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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS.

On the monument recently erected
in Columbia, s. c.. to the memory
of MIR. n c.. Gonzales, editor of the
State, who was murdered because he
stood courageously for civic righteous
ness, is one sentence taken from an
editorial from his pen in these words:
THE measure OF success is not what
we get out of life but what we leave
after it, Mr.. Gonzales got out of life
for himself hard work, the overcoming
of serious obstacles, abundant service
20 his State and his country, and the
respect and esteem of all good men
who read his paper. His duties We're
SO pressing that he denied himself time
for recreation and the cultivation of
social pleasures His master passion
was work and he had no ambition
except to make his paper a mighty
agency for civic righteousness. Just
as he had put his paper upon pay
ing basis and was free from financial
anxiety, he was shot down and cruelty
murdered by q man whose ambition
he had thwarted. and thwarted solely
Tor the pubic SOOu.- Ills IiIC, N"I
short in its prime, was, by his own
definition, full-rounded. for he left be-
hind him an example of devotion to
honest and conscientious journalism
that ought to stimulate all young men
and grid with new courage his asso-
ciates who, like the martyred Gonzales,
believe that an editor owes q high
duty to the public which he must per-
form no matter what the cost may
be. The modern notion that an edi-
tor could be the conduit-pipe of cor
porate greed; could permit his editorial
policy to be dictated from the bust
ness office; or that his mission was
finished when he had printed the news
found no support in n. G. Gonzales
And because he had convictions and
the courage of his convictions, and
illustrated his sense of responsibility
for good government and clean public
officials he was murdered. But by
the same token, because he was
courageous editor of the old school,
a monument has been erected to his
memory that will inspire unborn
youths to noble lives, cOnsecrated to
t1p public veal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

what they call conservative democ-
racy" but who are apt to include in
that term "all those intrenched priv
ileges against which the radicals have
set their faces" 1t regards as OPP
portunists those who are ready to
barter any party principle for sue
cess at the polls Among the liberals
it includes chose Democrats who be-
lieve in Democratic theories, but per-
hapS are a little doubtful as to how
these theories ought to be applied
to modern conditions" yet "are ready
to go as far and as fast as is eth1cally
right and politically WISE"
Last year the reactionists, calling
themselves conservative Democrats"
declared that the country was anxious
to elect a Democratic president If a
safe and sane man could be nomi-
mated They were permitted to have
their way, and the world knows the
result. Conservative" is one of the
best words in the English language,
but Of late it has been so often adopt
ed by reactionists that we are sus-
picious that any man who calls him
self a conservative" is seeking to
dignity a policy of do-nothing or do
wrong.
Some people thing that the Demo-
Gratis can win only by conservatism;
others that it's only chance is by rad
icalism.' The Citizen takes a wiser
view and says: IF the Democracy is
to become once more an effective po-
litical party, it can only be by a union
OF those we have called radicals and
liberals" TO this the editorial wise
ly adds THE opportunists will fol-
low, and the reactionaries must be
allowed to go; they are a drag upon
the party. and any effort to retain
them can only be at the sacrifice of
vital principles
The Chicago Public quotes with APP
prevail what Mayor Osborne says in
his paper, and adds:
This editorial is a most encourag-
ing sign. What is needed in Amerf-
can politics is precisely this union of
what Tom l.. johnson calls the con-
sentative radicals with what he calls
the radical conservatives
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
DON'T PLEDGE YOURSELF.

There will be more important prob
lens before the Legislature of 1907
than in any body since the suffrage
amendment was framed. There are
great interests that will make de-
termined effort to control the General
Assembly-the railroad monopoly, the
insurance trust, the tobacco trust, and
kindred enemies of q square deal Tor
the people They know they cannot
control the House and they will centre
All their fight to control the Senate. 1t
has fifty members. The Republicans
will elect five. The monopoly crowd
has already picked out their men In
certain counties and the attempt is
being made to get pledges for such
candidates six months before the prl-
mary is called. The people should
keep their eyes open, refuse TO COM
nit themselves until the issues are
clear-cut and the candidates are all
out.
Some weeks ago The News and OBJ
server sounded a warning that the
trust crowd is trying to get pledges
Tor 1aNOrlle CtlIuIQdlCS. IiiSeN 49, -A--o
has been approved by the country
nress. Here is simple view, taken
from the Hendersonville Hustler:
.The Raleigh News and Observer in
Saturdays issue warns the people or
the state against promising this early
their support to any particular .canol-
date for the Legislature, saying that
some very special reason must cause
their announcing their candidacy ten
months before the election. we agree
i'm this proposition. 1t is too early TO
talk candidates yet. We agree also that
the people should be careful in Sc
lecting their member to the General
Assembly that men are chosen VINO
own themselves and have no ropes
tied to them
In the next Legislature we want men
who are known to ''own themselves
o,d have no ropes tied to them and
the people are determined to have no
other sort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

leigh yesterday, by nearly two
hundred prominent business men
in twenty or more counties, with
a cash capital of 700 is an
event Of significance. 1t starts out
with ample cash capital, it has
chosen officers of proved bust
ness ability, directors of high
character I'D business standing.
and will do business upon sound
business principles. There is room
for that company. Indeed there
is abundant need for half dozen
more strong fire insurance COM
panies in the State. There is every
reason Why the bulk of the tire
insurance in North Carolina
should be carried by home COM
panies The success of the COM
panies in existence has demon
strated that there is brains
enough in North Carolina to
manage insurance business as
well as to grow and spin cotton.
There is every reason why the man
a ement of home companies should
inspire confidence. The men who are
taking the lead in organizing 1nsur-
ance companies in North Carolina are
well known for their SucceSsfui man
agement of large business interests
and our people know with Whoih
they are dealing. The exposures in
the insurance investigation in New
York show the people that they can
look for straighter methods in North
and at any rate they VIII be
lust as safe in trust home companies
that may not represent the actuaI
or alleged wealth of the big compa-
MES but do represent the conserVa-
tism and integrity that go to make
the patrons of home companies feel
that their r.-ls are as good as gold.
Southerners have shown that theV
can make great railroad and manu-
featuring interests in a way that they
are going forward in marvellous
achievements and winning success
along with the other great industries
of America Not alone that. but
who have gone North
have demonstrated the ability that
has placed them in high places rs
fnanciers and business men. TheE"
is every reason why Southern people
should have confidence in any under
taking managed by Southern men.
The Star wants to see the lmpncl'
of the people of North car
olina i'm their insurance companies.
and as a matter of fact has no doubt
= bout the results. We have seen
enough in the New York insurance
to make US keep ouI
at home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
NC PLACE LIKE NORTH CARO-
LIMA

To the Editor: A few years ago a
dis lguished citizen of the Old North
State resided for awhile in a western
city There amid new and strange
scenes the old time love of his native
State came upon him afresh and he
resolved to embrace the first good OPP
portunity to return When the train
brought him a-rJs5 the line and
stopped 1T the first station he alighted
and fondlv kissed the naked earth.
saying, Gear old North Carolina, L
will never leave you again. why
should our young men seek their for
tunes elsewhere? A famous lecturer
on Geography and Climate once made
the statement that their are sections
of our State unsurpassed on the globe
for WatchfulneSs and soiubity of eli
mate. 1t is true some one has said
North Carolina is a plant-bed from
which young men are drawn who go
to other States to become famous.
When we remember that Graham,
Morehead, Vance and a score of ota-
er statesmen never left our borders
we conclude it is as near to the sum-
mits of fame froGl this as from 9TH
er States. When we recall the heroism
Of our men at Bethel. Gettysburg, and
in the trenches around Richmond we
feel that this is the home of as true
and great men as breathe the atmos-
Dhere Of heaven. me men VINO nave
gone away from us have not surpass-
ed, in the watchfulness Of their in
huence and the grasp of conditions that
make for public good, some of those
who have chosen to remain with us.
With our freedom from the contamina-
ting influence of active populations,
with the conservatism Of our business
methods, with the growing power Of
our educational system and the
watchfulness of our religious teaching
there can be no more desirable coun-
try in Wricn TO live. Here let our
young men remain and develop our
grcat natura! resources. build up our
educational Institutions. marry our fair
daughters and erect lovely homes
which shah Do on earth the types OF
heaven Whcn our newspapers are
not afraid to denounce bad men and
bad methods and our teachers IN our
schools aud colleges are among the
brainiest and best of our citizenship
and our churches are served by men
who :0ve God and tho State we need
not fear the future Cor our children.
IL 4. BUM,
Winston Salem, n. c.. Dec. %.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
One of the Best and Most Successful
Men In the Cotton Section.

Matxon Scottish Chief.
The Cotton Growers and Business
Mems Association of Scotland anC
Robson counties made no mistake
when they unanimously endorsed Mr..
A. J McKinnon, of MaXton, for presl-
dent Of the State Association. This
office is one of treat Importance TO
North Carolina, and it goes without
saving that it should be filled by one
WIN IS thoroughly familiar with the
cotton situation, who has at heart
the interests of every industry IN the
state, and who possesses the business
ability and push necessary TO keep
life and enthusiasm in the Association
These qualities are possessed by MI.
NIcl<innon. and we believe he is the
best fitted man in the State for TINS
position His faithful and efficient
--.0rk as president of the RoDesoh
County Association during the pas,
ye,l IS not only fully recognized ana
appreciated by his own people. but
the effects of his unselfish efforts are
now living and bringing forth good
results in many other counties.
Mr.. McKinnon was raised on a
Robson county farm. which suffices
without saying that he has planted
cotton. ploughed cotton. picked cot
ton. sold cotton and bought cotton.
and is still a large producer OF COTTON
He is also one of Robson cunty $
most successful business men. ana
we repeat that no mistake has been
made by the counties mentioned
above. and the State Convention in
January viii not find more suitable
man for it's president.
AS we have said before Mr.. Mckin-
mons business interests are large. and
if he should be induced to accept
this office it would be a great sac
rifice to his business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

In one big life insurance company
last wear only 5000 policies came to
a natural end, 1000 were surrendered
and $4,000 lapsed Mr.. Lands thinks
this viii! explain to the inquirlng
policyholder why his dividends feil
from S149 in 1876 to 81 in 1904, and
WHY the dividends of his friend sank
from $55 in 1876 to SO in 1904. Let
us also hope that such a provision
would make it impossible for great
corporation, whose profits in 1904
were a million dollars greater than in
1903, to pay 100000. less in dividends
than in 1903"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
Popular Federal Official.
Wilmington Messenger.

The many friends Of Mr.. Harry
Skinner are glad of the news that he
has been reappointed as attorney for
this district. We would rather see
Mr. Skinner have the appointment
than any other man in the district.
outside the Democratic party. Had
there been any doubt as to his reap
pointment the manner in which he
handled the prosecution Of the three
mutineers in the Federal court in
this city would have turned the scales
in his favor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
The Improvement Will be Appreciated
Mount Olive Tribune.

1t is certainly a bit of pleasing
news to learn that the Southern Rail
wav train will in the future reach
Goldsboro at 7:10 in the morning,
making connection with the south
bound A. G. L. train. the particulars
of which are given elsewhere in this
issue of the Tribune. The failure of
this train to make connection has been
a matter of constant annoyance TO
the people Of Eastern Carolina, par
ticularly on account of not receiving
the Raleigh morning papers, and the
Improvement VIII be appreciated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
FOUR SORTS OF DEMOCRATS.

The Auburn, New York, Citizen,
edited by Mayor Osborne, divides the
Democratic party into four general
groups-radicals, reactionaries, OPP
portun.Sts and liberals.
THE reactionaries it describes as
those "Who clamor for return of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

Senator Tillman does many gooo
.h;nos but not the least of late is the
exposure of the payment of $4,000 a
wear to a press agent, who did nothing
but write stories about the work OF
the canal commission. He was CONN.,
Dental friend of the President. Inc
o-a e. nracticed by the French gang
will be duplicated unless pupllclty
stops it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
Spirit of the Press.

Confidence in Home Companies.
Wilmington Star.
Speaking editorially OF Raleigh
new fire insurance company the Ra
leigh News and Observer OF TUESDAY
says:
"The organization of the Atlantic
Fire Insurance Company IN RAJ
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
Referring to the big life insurance

Referring to the big life insurance
officials who are shown to have peen
unworthy, Mr.. Lands, of Indiana
says: "All but two or three remain
in power There is not one of them
good enough to wear the stripes of
the felon. For them to remain In
office is unspeakable, as unspeakabIe
ne for the home wrecker to compla-
Gently sit in the ruin he has wrought
and calmly invite the American father
to return thanks for Divine favor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
far astray

It turns out that mechanics en-
p!oyed by the Mutual Life were en-
gagged in making automobiles for the
big officers and their friends. Mr..
Fonda, third vice-president, thinks
that course all right and says: why
shouldn't a man enjoy some relaxa-
ton from the cares Of business by
doing a little job in mechanics once
in a while? If he has a talent for
building automobiles let nm amuse
himself in that way. If Mr.. triton
had done anything wrong, how long
do you suppose he would have re-
manned an employe of the company"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

Nineteen counties in Virginia that
grow dark tobacco have organized,
will hold their tobacco, put it in
merchantable shape for keeping, stor-
ing and protecting by insurance until
sold. The day of the farmer Is COM
ing. He will hereafter have say
about the price of his product, in
stead of rushing it to market and
taking whatever, in the case of to-
bacco, the trust is Wiling TO pay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
He's An Old Fashioned Methodist.

Raleigh Christian Advocate.
A little dancing may be considered
a little thing at a Governors inau-
guration, but in Governor ELECT Pat
terson's case it is big enough to come
in contact with his principles. He
says that the latter must have right
of way. So there will be no ball at
his Inauguration. There's a man for
YOU
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
MORNING TONIC.
(Senecal

The path of virtue is closed to no
one. ii lies open to all; it admits and
invites all, whether they be free-born
men. slaves or freedmen, kings or ex-
lies; ii requires qualifications of
family or of property. 1t is satisfied
with a mere man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm Cuts. bruises,
stings, sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

According to Mr. Lands one big life
insurance company held ninety mill
lion dollars of securities marketed by
j. 2. Morgan & Co. 1t is just such
domination of insurance companies by
such great spectators that make the
giant ones a menace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock Bit
ters strengthens and tones the stom-
ach; makes indigestion impossible
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

'I had a running. itching sore on
nv leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly. and quickly effected
a permanent cure" c. w. Lenhart,
Be Wiling Green. O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

Rev. j. j. Rem is seriously ill at
Wilson, and is thought to be sinking
His family have been summoned
to his bedside.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

It's the little colds that grow into
big colds: the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds Dr. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
Remember her Old Church.
(Carthare Blade. }

Mrs. John w. Thompson, now of
Chester Pa, and whose husband was
the first superintendent of the High
Falls Manufacture" Company, has
iust sent the Methodist cnurcn at
High Falls an exquisite silver COM
nunIon service MIS-. Thompson
has BY this generous act still more
endearcd herself to the community.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, BIedlng, Protrudlhs
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money if Pazo Ointment fails tc
cure in 6 to IA days. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22

The Citizen says that early in the
new year Asheyille IS TO have two
new banks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-12-22
THAT MISTAKE"

Dr. J. w. Jenkins, who edits de-
partment in the Raleigh Christian
Advocate devoted to the Methodist Or
phanage of which he is the superin-
tendent, thus makes apology for an
apparent piece of egOtism in his work
for the preceding week:
..rhat Mistake.
Il received little letter from lit
tie Winnie Durant which | wished to
publish. Catching it up, as thought,
and pinning il to other matter for the
Advocate, l wrote on it, please pup
lish this When it appeared, 10! and
behold, it was the letter from wife at
conference. She was thrust unwilling
" upon the thirteenth page. We are
glad that, for the nonce, there was not
much 1asses in it. Mistakes will oc-
cur in the best of families"
Appended thereto is this further ex-
PLANTATION by the editor of the Advo-
cate:
"When in editing the copy we came
across this letter, we threw it aside,
feeling that it was a mistake. But a
few minutes afterwards seeing the
words Please publish this on it. we
could do nothing else than obey, since
it was departmental matter. 1t was a
good letter.
II is not every husband who could
contemplate the publication of a
wifely Letter with SO much composure
or every wife whose tete-a-tete do
nestle epistles would pass the copy
test of so discriminating an editor as
DR.. Ivey.
After all, the publication was apro-
pos in the department of the Orphan
age, from which the hearts or thoughts
of DR. jenkins or his wife never go
far astray.
Gunnison news-champion and tribune., 1905-04-21
*<+s+S++++*<++ +*+s+
T. MINES AND MINING +
Spencer Mines

Theo. L. Strouse came in recentlv
from Spencer aud reports the mines
in that section as showing up well.
The Old Lot mill. under charge of
Mr.. Nef is getting S25 out of S27
ore which is certainly a fine result
On the Dandy, 80 inches of ore has
recently been cut that runs from
SIS to $50 in gold The Annie
darko, formerly the Comet, has been
developed this winter by a crosscut
six feet deep. The big vein proves
p feet across and an average assay
taken every inch across it ran $50.
This vein is opened for 400 feet on
the surface aud a shaft has been
sunk 80 feet. Mr.. Strouse is quite
sick with stomach trouble. lie has
lost 81 pounds this winter.
Gunnison news-champion and tribune., 1905-04-21
Gernan Field t,ups VssatIxfaet.r~

Although adopted only few years ago the
entire quiek-hring field artillery of Germany
has been condemned, aud il is to be replaced by
held guns similar to those used by the Japanese.
In the selection of a family medicine the people
oi our own country have also made mistakes.
They have been deceived time and again into
trying this or that remedy in the hope of obtain
ing cure, but without success. Not SO. how
ever with those who selected Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitiers for in it they found good health
and happiness. Better by far, than anything
else for the cure of Indigestion. dyspepsia con
stipation. billiousness. chills colds la 1ri.pe
spring lever, impure blood. torpid liver anil fe-
male complaints. That's why so many people
-tlck 70 y 50 faithfully AMI why urge you
again o. try bottle this spring
Gunnison news-champion and tribune., 1905-04-21
Powderhorn Pointers
>ews-O hampton Correspondence.

>ews-t hampton Correspondence
"Wednesday, April 10.
John Warrant is helping Arthur
Knox this spring.
Mrs. W. c. Howard of Cathedral
rs spending few days in the valley
visiting relatives.
Powderhorn is getting friskv
Two dances are scheduled for the re-
naming days of April
Lowell Miller, Oscar johnson,
Chas. Schecker and Henry Schnepi
were in Gunnison last week on bust
ness
J r. Dawson is out from the east
to visit his daughter and son-in-law.
Mr. and Mrs CT. NJ Doering of Cathe-
dral
School opened Monday with an
enrolment of Il pupils. Miss Ethel
Avise of Imperial Nebraska is
teacher this wear.
Gunnison news-champion and tribune., 1905-04-21
Doykvilk
DOykvflk
News-Champion Correspondence
Thursday, April 20
correspondence.

Thursday, April %
Mr. and Mrs r. c. Mcconnell and
Clark King drove to Gunnison sun
day to spend the week.
There will be preaching at lie
school house Friday evening bv the
Rev. W. f. Perry of Gunnison.
Shorty" Gosnell, Bert Mcconnell.
Chas. Shipman and II. B. Hirdman
went TO iunnison Sunday to attend
court
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fogg have re-
turned from Idaho and will reside
with Mrs. Foggs parents, Mr.. and
Mrs ID. A. Mcconnell.
Tuesday night Mrs. Shuckhart in
vlted few of the young people in
to spend the evening ard celebrate
Willie Munson's 18th birthday.
Willie had the distinction of beng
the only young man present and
was greatly in demand among the
girls.