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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10
BAREFOOTED.

The girls all like to see the bluets in the
lane
And the saucy johnny jump-ups in the
meader.
But we boys, We wanter see the dog-ood
blooms again
Thrown kinder summer-lookin' shad-
der;
For the very first mild mornin' when the
woods are white,
Can we needn' even ask our ma about
IT'D.
We leave our shoes right where we
pulled 'em off at night,
An barefooted once again we run an
shout it:
You may take the country over
When the bluebird turns a rover,
An the wind is soft an hazy,
An you feel little lazy,
An the Niger quits the possums-
It's the time for dog'ood blossoms.
How light! heigho! wish there was more
fences here:
We'd like to jis' keep jumpin' 'em to-
gether!
No sIeds for us, no guns. nor even sim
mon beer,
No nothin' but the blossoms an fair
weather!
The meader is leetle stick right at first,
But few short days'll wipe away that
trouble.
To feel 50 good an gay I would n min
the worst
That kin be done by any field O. stubble.
o all the trees are lookin' sappy!
o all the folks are smilin' happy. {
An there's Joy in every little bit o
room:
But the happiest of 'em all
At the mornin's ROSTERS call
Are we barefoots when the dog-oods
burst abloom,
John Charles Mcneil in The Youths
Companion.
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METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE.

The Metropolitan Magazine for April
contains very human story of love and
loyalty, entitled "Hemweh," by John
Luther Long, author of Madame Butter,
fly" etc. Other attractive stories by dis
tinguished writer's appear in this issue
which is beautified with the drawings OF
many eminent artists. w. A. Frazer con
tributes another of his fascinating Even
ings at the Zoo.
Among other articles of special interest
are these: A judicious review of the
comedies of the current theatrical season,
by John Kendrick Bangs, illustrated with
fifteen portraits, mostly fullpage; an au-
lucrative paper on the horsewoman and
whips" of the so-caled "smart set; and
japanese by Word o Mouth describing
how in Japan the professional story teller
performs the function of the American
newspaper.
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JACOB RIIS'S ROOSEVELT BOOK.
Qrof. Henry Thurston Peck in Tie Book


JACOB RIIS'S ROOSEVELT BOOK.
(rrof. Henry Thurston Peck in Tie Book
man.
Turning to the book of Mr.. Ris, we
find in it almost justification of the
charge that is sometimes made against
Americans, to the effect that they have
no sense OF humor. 1t is absolutely GER
tain that Mr.. Riis can have none, or if
he has, that he kept it in allegiance while
turning out so fatuous piece OF writing.
The Evening Post OF this city has clev-
erly suggested that the book ought to be
called Teddy: by Jake, and the sugges-
ton does, in fact, serve as a complete
commentary and criticism. Mr.. Riis's
subject is surely not the President of the
United States. 1t is just Teddy, tout
court-at least wherever it is 10 Jake.
For this reason it would have been sure
Oh a warmer welcome had it appeared
about a year and a half ago, when siren
uous Teddyism was for the moment popu-
lar. At the present time it is rather
NAL apropos. The country has become
rather weary of Teddyism pure and
simple, and is experiencing reaction in
favor of dignity, decorum and self control
as among the more essential qualities fol
the CfiieI magistrate VI luc udIfOu LICK
chopping, bronco busting, domestic naval
reviews for the amusement of the chill
dlen, unlimited talk about ''weaklings'
and my regiment are just little out
of fashion now. The President and his
immediate advisers appear to have re-
Coenized the fact, but not Mr.. Riis, who
got up steam some time ago, and Is now
tearing along at high pressure, utterly re-
CARELESS.
fWilliam d. Foulke, in the Outlook.)
Those who are not acquainted with
President Roosevelt will be almost GER
tain to say that the praise in Mr.. Riis's
book IS extravagant. Indeed, l thought
so myself when l came to Mr.. Riis's en-
umeration of the Presidents faults, and
found nothing except some criticisms OF
lis dancing and singing. 1t struck me
that an impartial portrait painter ought
to find more blemshes than that. but his
.impulsiveness'' hardly seemed obpection-
able where the implse was always on the
right side and never got us into difficult
ties; the fact that he talks a good deal,
to which, indeed, Mr.. Riis, is hardly un-
desirable when he talks so we'll that you
would rather listen to him than to any
ole else, and would generally prefer it
even to talking yourself, which is per-
haps the highest standard of acceptable
ty. One who understands the President,
and the relations he has sustained to Mr..
Riis, will realize that this book is the
Inevitable expression of the enthusiasm
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Wilson, n. c., April 9, 1904.

Now they are saying again that Senator
German is not out of the race for the
Democratic nomination for President.
IF German can carry New York or other
doubtful States, he is a man that tie De-
mocracy would find a most acceptable
nominee to the South. The Parker &c om
seems, however, to have the right OF way
as Senator Germans friends have not
made any aggressive movement in his in
terest .-Wilmingto Star.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10

Morrow" Bishop Henry Goldman Potter;
"Eothen,' Alexander William Knglake;
China: The LongLived Empire EllfA
Ruhamah Scidmore. 1t will be remember
ed that the author Of that famous book
of Eastern travel, "Eothen," was historian
of the Crimean War.
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you are not as fortunate as we IN having
DR.. Jessup with you.
More beyond.
MRS. L. A. WINSTON.
(These letters from Mrs. Winston, n
former resident of Raleigh and an ac'
complished lady will be read with III
terest.-Editor.)
Madeira, March 16, 1904.
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In The
q q Q q

SEVENTY FIVE YEARS IN OLD VIR-
GINA, by John Herbert Clairborne, NJ.
A. NJ d. Price 81, Illustrated. Pub
fishers: The Neale Publishing Company,
New York and Washington.
This is another of a number of books
on Southern life issued by this company
the officers of which are Southern men
are officers and stockholders. The leading
publications of\this growing house are by
Southern writer's and are of peculiar in
terest to our Southern people.
"Seventy-Fve Years in Old Virginia
is quite as good as -Four Years Under
Marse Robert" which has been one OF
the most popular Southern books of this
decade.
Or. ClairDOrne is q remarkable man and
he has written a remarkable book. No
man has been in closer touch with Vir-
ginia affairs than Dr. Claiborne. and
lie has written of the character OF the
people OF Virginia, their character, their
condition, and their conduct before the
war, during the war and after the war.
DR.. Claiborne received his preparatory
education at Leasburg. Caswell county,
taught by IAN excellent scholar and gem
tleman, Rev. Lorenzo Lee" He was a
manly little fellow and soon was called
Gentleman George Claiborne" In the
book the author says: Il had forgotten
this complimentary appellation until some
two years ago, I saw an article in a Raj
eingh paper, "reminiscences of one of the
"Old Boys of the Leasburg Academy, in
which he referred to HE by that name
The bool: has been received with much
APPROVAL, beth in the North and in the
South Nnrt bern pritlpS-Or rather some
of tham--say that it is rather provincial
in that it always gives the Southern point
of view, but even then the Northern
critics prize it bef;tuse they are getting
a story of the lie of the Southern gentle,
man from his own pen-a plain, unvar-
nishet, readable story that gives the view
of Southern life that has perhaps, not been
equalled, unless by the story of the life
of Mr.. Dabney, written by his daughter,
Mrs. Smedes. These two books-Dr. Clai~
borne's and Mrs. Smedes-give a picture
of Southern conditions that can be found
nowhere else.
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6G@D0a100y
W@00Dd]

of a man who loves a friend that is
worthy of all love, and who is immense
ly proud, as he has a right to be, OF every
act and trait and word of his hero.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10

The A. & N C. railway will commence
their Sunday service TO Morehead AIril
10TH
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Pilgrimage to the Holly
Land.
Continued from Page One.)

Convention, is known all over this coun-
try and England; Mr. f. H. Jacobs, OF
Chicago, known as the singing evangelist.
with d. l.. Moody, is the musical direc-
tor Of the Convention; Mr.. w. j. Semel-
roth, editor of the World Evangel, of St.
LOUIS; Mr.. C. G. Trumbull, of Philadel-
phia, editor of the Sunday School Times:
Dr. Pierce, of Chicago, the field worker:
DR.. Henry, of Philadelphia DR.. Benham.
of Baltimore; DR.. Alfonso Herrera, of
Merida, Yucatan, and others, too many
to mention.
There are between one hundred and
seventy-ive and two hundred clergymen
on board.
If anything else is needed to give an
idea of the character of the people allow
NE to quote what l saw today tackled on
box hanging on the wall in one of the
halls on upper deck, Drop in this box
the name or number of the room of any
one who desires or needs sympathy, help
or advice, and they shall be quickly and
quietly cared for
Altogether our company is not only
distinguished" but very happy, social
party. 1t is said that there is hut one
ohccrless, dissatisfied individual on board
the bartender. He was heard to say
that this was the "dryest crowd be ever
saw.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10

lettuce; they are fine; all orders prompt
y filled Raleigh Phone 301. 3-2O-2w
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THE ADMIRABLE TINKER-Child of the

THE ADMIRABLE TINKER-Child of the
Worldly Edgar Jepson. Illustrated
by Margaret Eckerson. Price, $3.50
Publishers: Mcclure, Phillips & Co.,
New York.
This book has been desired and waited
for. Every boy who has been correctly
brought up has read Tom Sawyer" and
"Hrckleberry Finn" and longed for other
books that would be as absorbing and
as full of as much charm. Parents, desir-
ing to please their growing sons, have
also wished that some author would write
hook that would give as much pleasure
20 their sons as those two classics for
boys. The wish is gratiied in 1.-The Ad-
n:irable Tinker who can give Tom Saw
yer a run for his money. Tinker is the
youthful son of an English baronet in re-
duced circumstances, and his adventures
make those of both Huckleberry Finn
ard Tom Sawyer pale into insignjficance.
The reduced circumstances of the English
-barouet and tine fashionable mode of life
makes existence sometimes precarious, and
the boy shows himself equal to all emer-
gencies.
An imaginative ard fearless tompcr;l-
nent and a loyable and gentle nature
make him irresistible to every one, the
reader included. We follow him from
one startling adventure to another, and
arc convinced that it all happened just
that way. Tinker brings modern science
to aid in emergencies, and runs away
with flying machines, automobiles and
steam yachts. Blazer. his bull dog, rem
deIs efficient aid on occasions. The en-
terprising boy rescues distressed damsels,
adopts forlorn children, and winds up by
merging off his father. The romance Of
tie fascinating young father furnishes
the background to the story, and the side
light on the London smart set is inerest-
ing and edifying.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10

There are FIVE books worth knowing
about, now that librarians and booksellers
find the reading public hungry for au-
thoritative books on Eastern subjects:
Siberia and the Exile System" George
KEENAN,; SIN Search of Siberian Klon-
dixie Homer B. Hubert and Washington
. Vanderbilt; ''The East of Today and To-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10
THE WEATHER,

We are now, March 18th, within twenty
four hours of the Madeira Islands, and IN
about the same latitude as Savannah. We
are making about $50 miles from noon to
noon.
The voyage has been so far remarkably
and marvelOusly fine. very little OF cloud
and wind, much of sunshine and calm.
The second night out Neptune. showed
his authority and some of us had some
experiences which we do not care to
report in word or act, so excuse any de-
tail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10

After reading r. M. Johnston's "Napo-
lco,i, A Short Biography" just published
by A. S. Barnes & Co., Professor o. H.
Richardson, of Yale University, says:
THE book is written with great lucid
ity as well as conciseness, is accurate
and free from partisanship. l am pleased
with it and shall recommend it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10

A private letter from Rev. DR.. J. A.
Western contains the gratifying intelli-
gence that the first edition of his book has
been exhausted, and his publisher, Thomas
Whitaker, of New York. is at work get
out a second edition to appear in june
From private letter from Mr. Weston
this extract is taken:
have new and strong proof for the
next edition. l am in constant receipt of
letters asking where the book can be
obtained. Judge Shess. of Wichita. Kan
sas, says l have certainly proved that
Marshal Ney was not executed Judge
Shess is admittedly one of ane ablest law
yers in the whole country"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-10

In an article in the May Delineator
light is thrown upon a vexatious pro
bem which many women have to con
tend; namely, serving a dinner or lun
oheon without a maid The suggestions
are practical and simplify the serving of
meal to a great extent. In the same
number are two illustrated pages of dain
ty refreshments for May Day entertain
n,ent Luncheon Dishes and Entrees
from left-overs gives appetiZing and
economic preparations, and in Rice Va
riations are supplied number of ways
of preparing this staple article of food
In addition there are recipes for many
kinds of sponge cakes and numerous sug
l.astions to tighten the labor of the
kitchen.
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OUR SHIP.

The "Grosser Kurfurst' (meaning the
| Great Baron), OF the North German
Lloyd line IS a grand old boat, not in the
sense OF luxury, but SteadIness and
strength. II is $50 feet by 65 feet, carries
n tonnage of 1880, and is well equipped
| IN every detail, has n crew OF three hun
dred and sixty men. all germans, some
| of whom do not speak a word OF English,
| but this is over balanced by their cour-
| tesy patience and readiness to serve in
| the nest way possible.
| The cuisine is of the very best, though
some dishes arc 50 decidedly German that
they need to be practiced upon before
lhey become adaptable
The Captain. Mr. Reinkasten. is the star
| Of the ship, and though of the first magnl-
tude he seldom comes in the range OF our
vision
DIR JESSUP'S SUGGESTIONS.
DR.. Jessun in talk before the Con
venrion on Hints for Travel" said, LAS
traveller for forty-eight years III the
| Holy Land l wish to bear testimony to
the fact chat. after careful inquiry, L am
convinced that this excursion as il mas
been planned, Is TO be carried out with
ereat care, conscIentiousness ana busl-
ness evactness. 1t was bold venture,
but no detail seems to have been forgot
ten.
The most difficult point in the whole
| trip is the housing and feeding OF this
great company in Jerusalem am as>ur
ed that abundant provision has been made
| for all
! Those of you who travel in trips from
| Damascus and Nazareth will do we'll to
keep your tents while in Jerusalem
IT IS THE IDEAL LIFE IN PALESTINE
IF Won ride on horseback through the
| land protect your head from the SUM- DIS
mount when weary, walk Tor ten min
utes and you will be greatly lefreshed.
ALWAYS rest awhile before taking lunch
| or dinner. This will save you indlges-
ton and illness.
T,he wafer ut this season is in general
pure and excellent.
| In landing, keep together-nelther hurry
nor worry. In returning, De at the land
ing before the appointed tlme'
| On shore MAINTAIN your national Dig
nifty. Do not wave the United States
flag nor hurrah for "Old Glory
In Constantinople. take no flags EV-
cry man will know that you are Ameri-
cans. The city is full of spies and detee-
tlves. DO not mention TIE wore Sui
tan" nor inquire about him. No one
will modest you. Pilgrims are coming anc
going all the time. Do not use the word
"Amcrica', or ..Iacedonian,' as these are
lust now WV identified with trouble with the
In the Oriental shops in looking at
goods do not exclaim with aollnratlo 10 at
any artice-that will mean roe r o[fe OF wv"
hundred per cent in the price. o ,h only, mi,
then tnrn -" if to go away, They will
c cor' , DOWN as They think man an idiot
w Db' n avn the first price offered. Do not
These suggestions are so helpful forho and in
terestng to us that cannot l0 rersn CIV CIV
them to you , q; sh to- the Orient S aDd
Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-18
Ed LaIor Reported
 Killed Near Fl PaSo
VICTIM WELL KNOWN IN BIs5EE, WHERE HE LIVED FOR SOME TIME-HAD MANY FRIENDS hERE-OWNED MINING PROP ERTY-HAS FAMILY.

Yesterday afternoon the Review re- celved a telegram from Fl Paso stat ing that E. J. Labor had been killed in Chihuahua in a drunken Mexican brawl
 Labor was well known in Bisbee. having worked in the Copper Queen store offices and in the mines. He spent much time prospecting, aud war at one time part owner in group Of claims below Glance. He tried to make a deal to sell his claims, but was unsuccessful. and ran heavily in debt. He afterwards went into Sono- ra. and had not been heard from until yesterday.
 Labor was a large, fine looking man, and had family in Chicago. his native Icity He lived for some time in New York, and engaged in theatrical ven lture He came to Bisbee for his health and lived here for several years. He was a jolly fellow, and never hunted trouble even when he was drinking He made many friends in Bisbee who will be shocked to hear of his sad end if the report should prove true
 He was arrested in Tombstone for the murder of Milless. in the Shattuck saloon. last summer. Labor had been out in the hills for some time and got
Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-18
THE SMALL ACREAGE TAKEN UNDER THREE ACTS.

There is an interesting series of facts revealed by a study of the figures under the homestead act, the much abused desert land act in final entries, and the still more abused timber and stone act. the total of which amounted to the following insignificant figures. The desert land act, 5,000,O00 acres; the timber and stone act, s,000.0o0. and the homestead act. communications and all, 93,OO0,OO0 acres. making to- tai of O6.OOO,0OO acres. Under the three acts the sum total that all of our settlers have received during all this time amounts to 1O6 6.000 GOO acres out of nearly 777.00O. 900 acres. or less than one-seventh of the whole amount disposed of, while the other six-sev- enths have gone in state grants. rail road grants. swamp lands. pre-emption and miscellaneous acts. and have been largely sold under regulations which have given every opportunity for great syndicates and corporations 10 obtain immense ownership in lands.
 Of the billion acres that We have left, it is well to see how much is open to settlement and how much is reserv- ed.
 Of he total public land owned by the Un ted States already quoted, the unreserved land is s63.29O,O35 acres; the reserved land is 169,2s4,0i mak- ing a total, as before stated, of 1,O32,- 574.07S acres.
 In Donaldson's report referred 10, the 3s20O0,O0 acres included sales, bounties. grants. etc. as follows:
 Pre-emption etc, 10 June 90, 1880, 1e9,0O0.000 acres; land bounties. mili- tary and naval service, 61.000, ,OO0; State selections, internal improve ments, s,O0O,oOO; graduation act of 1854 to 1862. 25.OOO,000; timber cul- ture. 9,O00000; schools. colleges, etc, 7S,000.000; canal, wagon road sat springs. town sites, coal lands, scrips, etc, 2S.O0O,OOO; donation acts to states, 3.O0O.OOO.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-18
A VICIOUS OUTRAGE.

(From the fnternational-A -American)
 To what lengths the thugs and buns, who make Sixth street their abiding place, will be allowed to go depends on the rigorous course pur- sued by the officials of this city in dealing with their continual lawless- ness. The brutal assault made on Deputy Sheriff Coffey last Wednes- day nightshauld arouse not only the officers of Douglas but the citizens in general. Those responsible for that act should be prosecuted at any cost and given the fullest extent of the law.
 The only remedy for the continual disgrace brought upon this city by the presence of the dives of hell, so num- erous on Sixth street. is by the prompt suppression and closing of the joints. This can be done by the respectable citizens of Douglas whenever the public determination is centered on the proposition. Sixth street has been the scene of murders, robberies and other forms of lawlessness for which no just sentences were recorded in the courts.
 The curse of Douglas is Sixth street; it is the abomination of public decency and such dives as are carried on there would not be tolerated in any other town in Arizona. We have had many proclamations from our local court: the edict has gone forth against vagrants and rounders; edicts from time to time have gone forth against gun packing; it has been pro claimed and paraded through the newspapers that Sixth street was to be purged of iniquity. but night after night brings forth ribaldry, robbery and sIuggery in the red light district. When respectable business men can be slugged and beaten up on the streets and change of venue obtained to avoid trial on the slimmest pretext no wonder that the Sixth street thugs feel that they are licensed to make things lively in their calling.
 Sixth street Is made what it is by the presence of women in the saloons. Of all the degrading and damnable hell holes on earth it is the dive where women ply their vocation at the bar and where they are permitted to lead the young men of the community into paths of degredation andfinal destruc-
 ton. If the fathers. mothers and sis
Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-18

We can tell you that these are Theo- dore the First's busy days. Besides getting up ,n the morning and making coffee, and dressing the young Roose- velts. he has written the platform. ap- pointed the chairman of the National committee. censored the nominating speeches, and will now have to get busy with the "spiels" of the notifica' ton committee and his own speech of acceptance.