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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-07

people who were O.. he
among the guests I'm his
reply, Professor Moore sud
that, much 10 his regret. he
already had promised r--- ON
that particular afternoon o. r.
poor waSherwomau who need
ed the water, and that ON
this account 1t would he ---
possible for him to accede ts 1
petition that otherwise ls
would be delighted 90 grant.
rs long as there are ignorant
and credulous people In the
world, interruptions persons
viii prey upon them 10 Is
a condition of affairs which.
in the nature If things. always
must exist. But unauthou zeI
weather predictions, circulated
by fakirs wholly devoid Of
meteorological knowledge. In
the opinion of the Weather
Bureau, are a cause of damage
and danger to the community
at large, and publication Ut
them in newspapers ought 70
be prohibited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-07

forecasts of any description
may be constructed. As for
the lunar orb, the fact that it
produces the tides of the
ocean is known we'll enough,
and the circumstance that in
this way it is able to lift the
water in the Bay of Fundy
sixty feet, say the plane
tarians," affords a small indi-
cation of what it can do in
the way of causing tidal
movements Of the atmosphere,
resulting in storms, etc.
All of the planets are sup
posed by the self-appointed
forecasters to have more or
less influence upon the weather;
but most important of them
all in this relation is Vul-
can, a celestial body which
moves around the sun at a
mean distance of seven million
miles, being the innermost of
all the planets. Astronomers
are not acquainted with Vul-
can, and even go so far as to
deny that 1t exists; but a tritle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-07


- irritation to the United States Weather
Bureau. They compose a species of cult and on
the strength of astronomical and astrological OBJ
servatons of their they publish regular weather
forecasts in opposition to the Government.
Few people are aware of the extensive scale
which the business of unofficial weather-prediCtOn
is conducted in this country. Many prophets lin
which category the redOubtable Virgins gained
prominent distinction years ago. engaged in
this form of enterprise and in St Louis periodical
is devoted exclusively to its propaganda. There
even are rival schools of prophecy inside of the cult
at large which derde each others claims to knowl-
edge and accuracy. One section prefers to do its
reckoning by the eQuinOXes, while the other de
ponds exclusively upon the moon for infor
nation
Not long ago Professor Moore, Chief of the
Weather Bureau, was approached in Chicago by
man who presented to him huge card on which
was printed his name, with the initials w. p.
standing for Weather PROPHECY after it, and the
further inscription " Hail thunder-stOrmS and tor
nadOes forecasted short notice and at reasonable
rates" 1t was one of Professor Moores profes-
sional rivals who was willing however, to accept
regular job in the oreCasting line from Uncle Sam,
if the salary was made to suit his abilities.
Strange as it may appear these unofficial prophets
have a numerous constituency. Many newspapers
only give space regularly to their predictions,
but actually pay for them. Several of them, in
deed have gained the confidence OF the rural press
in some parts OF the country 50 lar as to receive
liberal compensation for their forecasts, regardless
of the fact that many are actually dangerous to
the public welfare, especially such prophecies
relate to severe storms, floods, droughts and other
phenomena of destructive character
The and the planets, supplemented by
occasional reference to equinoXes, furnish all the
data which the non-ofical prophets require in their
business Throw in an occasional sun-spot, to fur
nsh warning of something unusual that IS going to
happen, and there Is the material out OF which
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
MORE CARRIERS NEEDED.

One of the practical results that the
city should obtain through the excel
lent showing of the post office depart
ment, by which the receipts of the
local office are seen to have doubled
in ten years, is the employment of
sufficient carriers to justify a delivery
which will put all the people of the
city in the way of receiving their
mail within a reasonable length of
time after the arrival of the trains.
AS it is now, only certain parts of
the city get their morning mail with
reasonable promptness. The bulk of
the days letters arrive in the, early
morning and the bulk of the outgoing
correspondence goes off in the after
noon. 1t is only within a restricted
section of the city. however, that a ctti
zen who depends on the free delivery
can get letter arriving on the morn
ing mail in time to answer it in the
afternoon. The deliveries should be
made as frequent as possible and they
should embrace the entire city equally
The postmaster has proved during
his encumbency that he aims to DO
the best his opportunities permit for
the mail conveniences of the city
Having held office during a period of
great growth in postal business and
revenue let him use the record of his
administration as an inducement to
the authorities for a still better SER
vice. which is sadly needed on ac-
count of peculiar schedules in a lar.-a
section of the city,
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coz AND RORERTs.
Each of Them Captured Batteries at
ApDOmattOX.

To the Editor I notice in reading
Major London's article in the booklet
Five Points in sthe Record of North
Carolina" he quotes from Gen. w. r..
Cox as follows:
THE division had not proceeded far
before Cooks and Cox's brigades were
exposed to a murderous artillery fire,
but instead of hating and recoiling
they promptly charged and captured
it,
From other statements-made by
myself and Others-readers of the
booklet may be mislead into the opin-
ion that there was only one battery
captured at Appomattox by the Con-
federates, and that its capture was be-
ing claimed by both Cox and Roberts
brigade The facts are, that the bat
terry captured by Roberts brigade was
made without the aid of other troops,
and was'at least ESQ yards to the right
of ground covered by COX's. brigade,
and consisted of four NapoleOns.
Gen. Cox and l walked over the
ground covered in the movement of
his brigade on the oath of April and
he located the spot where he captured
two guns, and after q thorough inves-
tigation of the battlefield | am salts
fed that he is correct in his claim
r. J. HOLT.
Smithfield, n. c., April 3. 1905.
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CLARK HOWELL FOR GOVERNOR.

Already the Georgians are discuss
ing the next Governor of that State.
The indications all point to the nom
ination of Hon. Clark Howell, editor
of the Atlanta Constitution. North
Carolina people take deep interest in
the success of Mr.. Howell for two
reasons: l. His grandfather was a
native of this State; 2. In the cam
paign of 1898, when the success of the
Democratic party hung in the balance,
Mr. Howell sent the ablest member of
his staff to this State and gave power
full help by showing up in their true
light the conditions that demanded
Democratic victory. That service and
the genuine interest that Mr.. Howell
showed in the most momentous cam
paign of a generation, made many
friends for him in North Carolina, who
would rejoice to see him made Chief
Magistrate of the State of Georgia.
The inimitable Rev Sam Jones, who
goes everywhere and knows every
body, in a communication to the peo-
pie of Georgia urging the nomination
of Clark Howell quotes Governor Folk,
of Missouri, as expressing the hope
that the Georgians will elect Mr.. How
ell Governor. Governor Folk wrote:
'In this connection, l notice Hon.
Clark Howell, of the Atlanta Constitu-
ton, is a candidate for Governor of
Georgia. / have not forgotten how
The Constitution, by editorials day af-
ter day, aided me when | needed it
most. While I have only met Mr..
Howell once, from what 1 know OF
him, and from what / have read of his
writings, / hope he will succeed in his
ambition to the governorship of Geor-
gia.'
Mr.. Folk is the best type of man who
has been elevated to the Governor
ship of Western State in this decade.
and he is the sort of foe to graft and
evil needed in every State. His en-
dorsement of Mr.. Howell shows the
high estimate in which the editor of
the Constitution is held at home and
abroad. He stands for Progress and
for Education-the material and
moral uplift of his State and country.
Georgia would honor itself in making
Mr.. Howell its Chief Executive. The
press of Georgia has contributed more
to the substantial growth and wealth,
as we'll as political stability of that
Democratic State, than any other agen-
cy, and it is a matter of qualification
to believe that the people will honor
the press in the person of the editor of
its foremost journal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
WELCOME TO RALEIGH.

The people of Raleigh are happy to
welcome to the city the scores Of earn
est men and women who will honor
the city with their presence this week
at the State Sunday School Convention.
There is no agency in North Carolina
more potential for good AMI 10 army
of workers who are labOring so cf-
fectively for the future welfare of the
State than the Sunday school teachers.
The sessions of the convention will
be marked by addresses by famous
men in the work, discusa-ons by many
of the best teachers, ana the whole
proceedings will be instructive and in
spring.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
HE HAD AUDACITY TO SPARE
Robber Attempted to Hold Up DR..
Carlton at Railway Station.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Spencer, N. c., April 3.-Dr. ]. w
Carlton, a prominent dentist and
member of the board of aldermen of
this place, was held up by a would
be robber at the Salisbury passenger
station shortly after midnight Sunday
morning. While waiting for a north
bound passenger train the stranger
approached him where he was seated
in the shadow of a building and made
what purported to be friendly adj
vances in an effort to rife the pockets
of his victim. Upon being informed
by DR.. Carlton that he was mistaken
in his man, the robber threw a pistol
i'm the face of the doctor, eXclaiming
that he guessed he had his right man
and advising him to surrender his
cash at once. This Dr. Carlton re-
fused to do, but called a policeman
Immediately The bold marauder
however, made his escape before Off
GERS could reach the spot. The man
was well dressed, wearing a white vest,
but there is no clue to his identity
The hold uD was one of the boldest
ever reported in this section and Gre
ated much excitement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
HAPPY HOME.
Mr.. R. W. Kirkman, of
Spray, On Changes.
How Man Who Has "LOSt Out" May
Be Elevated to Position of
Trust.

Col. w. H. Osborn. of Greensboro,
has received this letter:
Having been a patient of the Kelley
Institute, of Greensboro, N. c., would
like to state for the benefit of those
who are still servants of strong drink
that the Kelley Institute did more for
me than it promised or l expected.
found the officers and physicians kinG,
courteous, and polite. In fact every
thing was done to make my stay
while there pleasant. l only wish L
could induce every man addicted to
strong drink to apply to your institute.
where 1 am confident he would find
a permanent cure. such as l found,
and enjoy the same feeling that nave
enjoyed since [ experienced my cure
at the hands of your valuable insti-
tute. 1 shall always have warm
place in my heart for the Kelley In
stitute at Greensboro, N. G. 1t ele-
waited me from the company Of drunk
ards to the respect of the business
and better class of citizens, and made
home of confusion one of perfect
happiness.
r. w KIRKMAN.
Spray, N c., Out. "a. 1904.
Send names of friends who might
be benefited to Kelley Institute.
Greensboro, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
BETTER TIMES AHEAD.

The outlook for good city govern
ment in Raleigh is good. The people
look to see this board of aldermen,
composed of men who wIIl lave no di-
rect or indirect ownership in the water
company bring about municipal own
ership of water. Two years hence 1t
will elect a board to bring about
municipal ownership of lights. Later
on the city viii own and operate one
system.
Municipal ownership of all public
utilities is the duty of every city. No
profit should be made out of these
modern necessities.
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above the amount necessary to mature
the policies in force, is that much
money unnecessarily taken from the
policy holders.
The scandal in the Equitable that
stinks to high heaven will perhaps do
good, in that it will draw the atten-
ton of the people to the evils and dan
gers, and cause such changes in the
law as this instance and the NAM
moth pyramids of surplus show to be
necessary.
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turned. Asked how he got out, Sotho
merely said: "Nolo contendere."
Don't know what that meant but
We suppose it lis a word in court
something like pass word to lodge
or secures release like the City of Re-
fuge. Now we see that a Raleigh
Teller, up for being a gambler, gets off
by paying twenty-five dollars, and hit
ting the grit. Old Nolo Contendere
must be a big institution down in Raj
Rooster.
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Spirit of the Press
A Fixed Salary For All Officers.
Charlotte News.

A Fixed Salary For All Officers.
Charlotte News.
The new revenue law passed by the
last Legislature greatly reduces the
sheriff's feees in many of the larger
counties. Some of the sheriffs say the
office is now hardly profitable. The
sheriff of Wake county will note re-
duction of $3.50 in his fees this year
as the result of the new revenue law.
We have said before, and we repeat 1t
here, that there should be a fixed sal
airy for all public officers. Every Of
fec holder in the State should be paid
a salary commensurate with his office.
No office should pay a princely salary.
and at the same time we do not be-
lieve in being niggardly in this matter.
This question must be settled before
many more years, and the only way to
reach a just conclusion is to establish
a fixed salary basis for all public Of
ficialS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
RIHMOND's CELEBRATION.

The North Carolina Society at Rich
mond, Va, will celebrate May 10Th, by
a notable banquet. The down
homers" as North Carolinians residing
in Virginia are called have not abated
one jot or title of their love for
mother State. In Richmond the men
of North Carolina embrace many of
the city's foremost citizens. In jour
nalism, in medicine, in law, in banking,
in educators, in manufacturing, in
business they are first among the fore
most.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04

Many women long for a child to bless
their homes, but because of some de-
bility or displacement of the female
organs they are barren.
Preparation for healthy maternity is
accomplished by Lydia z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound more successfully
than by any other medicine, because it
gives tone and strength to the entire
female organism, curing all displace-
ments, liberation and Inflammation.
A woman who is in good physical
condition transmits to her children the
blessings of good constitution. Is
not that an incentive to prepare for a
healthy maternity?
If eXpectant mothers would fortify
themselves with Lydia e. Pinlxham's
Vegetable Compound, which for thirty
years has sustained thousands of
women in this condition, there would
be great decrease in miscarriages, in
suffering, and in disappointments at
birth.
The following letters to Mrs. Pink
ham demonstrate the power of Lydia
E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound in
such cases.
Mrs. L. G. Glover, Vice-President of
Milwaukee Business Woman's Associa-
ton, of GA Grove Street, Milwaukee,
Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs, Pinkham:-
9 was married for several years and no
children blessed our home. The doctor said
| had complication of female troubles and
could not have any children unless I could
be cured. For months took his medicines,
trying in vain for a cure, but at last my hus-
band became disguised and suggested that
Many Women Have Bsen Benefited by
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try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound; this did, and improved steadily in
health, and in less than two years O beautiful
child came to bless our home Now we have
something to live for, and all the credit is
due to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound"
Mrs. Mae P. Wharry, Secretary Of
the North Shore Oratorical Society,
The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis, writes.
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
g was married for Eve years and gave
birth to two premature children Lydia K.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was recon.
mended to me, and am so glad took it, for
1t changed me from weak nervous woman
to strong, happy and healthy one within
seven months. Within two years a lovely
little girl was born, which is the pride and
Joy of our household. Every day | bless
Lydia q. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
the light, health and happiness it brought TO
our home"
If any woman thinks she is sterile,
or has doubts about her ability to carry
child to a mature birth let her write
to Mrs Pinllham, Lynn, Mass, whose
advice is free TO all expectant or
would-be mothers. She has helped
thousands of women through this anx-
ious period.
Women suffering with irregular or
painful menstruation, leucOrrhea, dis
placement, liberation or inflammation
of the womb, that bearing down feel
ing or ovarian trouble, backache, blOat-
ing or nervous prostration, should re-
member that Lydia e. PinBham's Vege-
table Compound holds the record for
the greatest number of actual cures
of woman's ills, and accept no substi-
tute.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice and Medicine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
NoLo CoNTENDERs ON DECK.

History is constantly repeating it
self Just about ten years ago the
public became acquainted with Old
Man Nolo Contendere when Rham-
katte's widely known citizen, S. o.
Wilson, was up before the courts for
running Gideon's Band. We expected
soon to see him "sent up" but he re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04

pie will let this offer fall There are
enough men of means in the State who
wish to see the university thrive and
prosper to raise this sum. Now is
their time to show their love for their
State and for this grand old institution.
Let them come forward with liberal
donations to the fund and have their
names written on the everlasting roll
of honor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
The Money win be Raised.

Wilmington Messenger.
Will the people of North Carolina let
the university lose the opportunity of
receiving a. splendid library? Surely
the fifty thousand dollars can be
raised to secure the like sum from Mr.
Carnegie. We do not believe our peo-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
Should Not Get Hufx.

Greenville Reflector
Virginia should not get too huffy
over the inscription on North Caro-
lina's monument at Appomattox. II
should be remembered that James
North Carolina viii be wanted there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
CHILD,s SKULL BROKEN.
He May Die rs the Result of Rein p
Kicked by Horse.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Statesville, April 3.-The little son
of MI Taylor Wilson, who lives on
Mulberry street has met with q serious
accident. He was leading a. horse out
to Craze when the animal kicked him
and broke his skull in several places.
Little hope is entertained of his re-
coVery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04

At the solicitation of my friends
hereby announce myself as q candidate
for alderman from the Second Divis-
ion of the Fourth Ward / do this
solely in the interest of good govern
ment, and not in the interest of any
man, clique or corporation. If elected
will do all 1 can Co promote good
government. G. w. GOODWIN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04

The result of the contempt action
in Durham will vindicate the wisdom
of Judge Peebles's decision in that
case. The Southern does not need
Pettigrew street it grabbed at mid
night and it took that course only to
carry its points and get even.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04

New Hanover county is in earnest
about the State Test Farm. The Will
mington Dispatch says that six thous-
and dollars is now available.
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ldpe Hammond.

Judge Hammond, of Augusta,
Georgia, has put an end to the pro-
posed Military Street Fair in Augusta
by deciding that the City Council has
no right to grant privileges creating a
public nuisance. AS a rule Street
Fairs IS a great nuisance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
IT ALWAYS HELPS

An ailment like consump-
ton that has been months
and years getting a foothold
cannot be relieved in a week
or day. SCOTS Emulsion
will always afford relief and
often cure, but not over night.
The consistent use of SCOTS
Emulsion will positively help
the consumptive at any
stage of the disease. We
guarantee nothing beyond
this, but We know that right
living and SCOTS Emulsion
have done moro to cure con-
sumption than anything else.
Scott & Bovine, 400 Pearl St, New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
MORNING TONIC.

(Madame de Stael.)
Sow good services; sweet remem-
brances will grow from them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04
The Supreme Court Usually Does
Right.
TT.--I- T11:..4

So the law excluding bucket shops is
to be tested. Fhe intent and extent
of this law was made very plain when
it was under discussion in the Legis-
lature, but it seems that a weak spot
has been found. 1t is time we return
to the olden days when the legislative
and judiciary departments of the State
marched along hand in hand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-04

Co., oregon, my healtn was very poor. / had
been troubled for about eight years with female
disease. doctored with good physicians but
obtained no relief so wrote to the Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, and was advised
TO take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
Golden Medical Discovery did so, and am
happy to say my health began to improve and
did my work up to the last and felt splendid.
81 got along finely during confinement and
have the healthiest baby eyer saw. When he
was three months old he weighed eighteen
pounds: he is now seven months old and weighs
twenty-four pounds. can say have had no
return of my old troubles. thank you very
much for the good you have done me-"
Any woman may write to DR.. R. v.
Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, statement of
her case, which will be considered in abb
so1ute confidence by this physician who
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the century in the treatment of women's
diseases. He will send her Tin a plain,
sealed envelope) sound, sensible, valua.
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DIR. ,Pierce's great thousand-page, i'll
lustrated Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser will be sent free, paper-bound, for
81 one-cent stamps to pay the cost of
mailing only, or cloth bound for 81
stamps.
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mas ceased to be &
cause Of rejoicing,
but has become in
stead a burden to
be dreaded and
looked forward tc
with melancholy
and apprehension.
" About three
months before oui
last baby was born
( w hich is our
fourth writes
Mrs. Nellie Carl, of
Myrtlepoint, Coos
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\ AMIR DR..
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Announcement.

Safe speedy regulator; d cent? Druggists or mar
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