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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
IT'S Seth ANNIVERSARY.
Weldon Lodge No. 1 Odd Fellows
Gives = Grand Banquet.
(Special TO News and ObserverD

Especial to News and Observer
Weldon. N. c., April 27.-Weldon
Lodge No. / of the Improved Order of
odd Fellows celebrated the seth ami
versary of the order Wednesday night
by giving grand banquet at the At
lantic Coast Line Hotel.
Covers were laid for 200 people and
there were few vacant seats. The
company assembled was one of the
most brilliant ever seen in the spacious
dining room of this famous house of
entertainment. Mr.. E. B. Gresham,
the energetic and obliging manager
of the hotel system of the Atlantic
Coast Line, prepared the banquet and
entered heart and soul into the occa
sion. The tables were all decorated
with Marechal Neil roses and ever
green's with center pyramids of fruits.
In the rear end of the handsomely
appointed room were large portraits of
the late John Campbell, one of the
first past masters of the order in North
Carolina; the late r.. O. Edwards, the
genial and whole-souled past grand
who married a daughter Of Mr.. John
Campbell; and who, with a lovely
family survive him. And then in the
center of the group a handsome por-
trait of Mr.. w. T. Whitfield who was
present to enjoy the seth anniversary
of the order and also to celebrate the
seth anniversary of his own birthday.
Mr. Whitfield is now believed to be
the oldest living Odd Fellow in the
u. S., having been indicted into
the order in April. 1871. If the News
and Observer knows of one older in
the order it would interest many peo-
pie if it will present him to the public.
The menu was beautifully arranged
and most delightfully."- served. 2. N.
Stainback was POSTMASTER and the
blessing was by Rev. II. A Humble.
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The toasts were arranged and came in
order as follows:
our Guests" DIR. A. r. zollicoffer.
Response by Mr. George c. Green.
Our Anniversary" Mr.. w. T. Shaw.
"Our Order and it's Objects" DR.. ID. &.
Zollicoffer. Official Statistics" Grand
Master H. E. Biggs. of Raleigh. Our
Elder Sister," Mr.. Raleigh II. Daniel.
1.-The Outlook" Rev. H. a. Humble.
"Social Features of the Order" Rev.
j. W. Morgan.
The speakers each and all did them
selves and the occasion honor.
Col. w. H. S. Burgwyn, guest, was
called up and responded in few we'll
chosen remarks. Lodge Deputy b. A.
Pope, was called upon and arose to
say that he felt satisfied no speech
was expected from him.
The POSTMASTER was next called, and
he responded in a short, characteristic
humorous speech.
The ladies mostly appeared in even
ing costumes and the gentlemen be-
ing in the conventional black the con-
trast was marked and pleasing. Mr..
Gresham was beautifully assisted in
the arrangements by Mrs. Gresham
and the occasion will be remembered
for quite a long time as one of the
most enjoyable ever given in Weldon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
STILLS STOLEN.
n Good One on The Information
Bureau.
lWilkeshoro Chroicle.l


They are telling a good one that
happened up in the Goshen country
recently. A fellow who han been
manufacturing under the ''informa-
ton" got word as usual few days be-
fore the copper was to be cut up, and
hid it out at the usual place of safety.
After the furry and pyrotechnical dis
play, the fellow, of course, went back
to assist the copper in getting into its
proper place again. You can imagine
his surprise when he approached the
hiding place and found it, like Mother
Hubbards cupboard, bare. The fellow
saw signs and tracks pointing the way
the copper had gone, and he followed.
He tracked it to the river bank, but
there all traces of it vanished; for it
is a legend of old as time that bobgob-
Inns, ghosts, spirits and spirituous con-
trivances cannot be tracked across
water. 1t is evident that some other
fellow, who had an mixing Of the
beauties of graft, silently watched his
chance TO snare in the matter What
the poor fellow who lost the copper
will do we do not know; but he will
probably apply to the information
bureau" for a rebate,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
A FAITHLESS SPOUSE.
A Sensational Case Which May Result
in Divorce.
Salisbury Record.)

In justice to the injured husband
who is away from nome the names of
the principals in a sensational elope-
ment of Salisbury people are withheld
for the time. Talk is SO general and
surmiscs as to the particulars so num-
erous, however, that the public is en-
titled to this much information. The
young wife of a we'll known and sub
stantial Salisburian disappeared from
her home one day last week. Her hus-
band soon had information that she
had planned to eiope with a young
man, also a Salisburian, and the re-
port today is that he has located the
couple in Tennessee. At any rate he
succeeded in findip~ his wife and it is
said that a suit for divorce will follow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

in cash from Casper, found guilty of
removing because Casper has
money and influence; remaining quiet
when two of his appointees turn into
assassins, and doing nothing to root
out the most disgracefu condition
that ever damned any State. 1t is the
avowed purpose of certain Republican
bosses to favor distillers. to permit
moonshining, and to make all laws
against Illicit distilling or legal distill-
ing farce because they believe such
course will help the Republican
party. That opinion is held by nine
out of ten men in North Carolina. Mr..
Yerkes by his "do-nothing" policy
does nothing to disprove it.
The enforcement of the law by pub
lie officials is not POLITICAL. Judge
Boyd, Mr.. Holton, and Mr.. Price-all
Republicans-are seeking to enforce
the law in accordance with their oaths
of office. Mr.. Yerkes interferes with
it by letting Casper pay out because
he has plenty of money. Do his de-
puIl0S enforce TIE law
Ask anybody in the State. This paper
stands for the enforcement of all laws
against illegal making or selling of
whiskey, for the punishment of the
licensed distiller and official who en-
ter into collision to defraud the gov
eminent, and we shall seek to hold up
the hands of all public officials, State
or Federal who will enforce these
laws AS for the others. they ought
TO be compelled to enforce the laws
or be retired to private life. If the
laws are not good, repeal them. AS
long as they are on the statute books
they must be enforced!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
ROckefeller's Doctrine Is Devilish.

n. G. Baptist.
John d. Rockefeller said in a re-
cent address:
THE American Beauty rose can be
produced in all its splendor only by
sacrificing the other and earlier buds
that grow up around it,
That is all right for Horticulture,
but all wrong for man-culture. That
doctrine has in it nothing of the Christ
spirit When carried into business
life it means weed out the weak. We
have some American Beauties in
our financial life in this country, but
what have they cost the country?
Many a poor fellow has been pinched
off his rightful place in the struggle
OF life to give place to an american
Beauty" to spread and grow. Mr..
Rockefeller's doctrine, when carried
into life, is devilish.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Criminal Laws Not Enforced as They
Should Be.
Roanoke-Chowan Times.


At a recent term of the Superior
court of Franklin county, a man was
convicted of manslaughter for killing
another accidentally while knowingly
and wilfully violating the law-hunt-
ing contrary to known law, and after
being forbidden to do so. The verdict
was a just and righteous one and
should stand. Human life has become
too cheap in North Carolina, and the
lax way in which the criminal laws
are enforced is the cause. For in
stance, many of our judges will not
punish persons convicted of carrying
pistols or for selling whiskey without
license, and for the latter offense
many who oppose it have to appeal
to the Federal court for protection. SO
unconcerned have the criminal class
become of these laws that but little
attention, if any, is paid to other laws
made for the protection of the prop
erty and rights of others, and that
Franklin county homicide was the re-
suit of wilful disregard of the law
and the offender should be punished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
The Worst Men i'm The Republican
Party Are in Control.
Windsor
Windsor Ledger.

We dc not say that all Republicans
are on a par with these two men (the
asSasSinS of Editor DeaD for they are
not. But we venture to assert that
men of this character largely pre-
dominate Republican politics in this
State. Decent men in that party have
Denounced them in the most bitter
terms. But they are still in control.
The attack on Mr.. Deal was coWardly
and brutal 1t shows that he was eX-
posing a sore spot. He is a fearless
man and cannot be bullied. The whole
State sEmpathiZes with him and thanks
him for his exposure of incompetent,
vicious and corrupt officials.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Simpsons Standby.
(Clinton Democracy

The old Standby" huckleberries,
stood the cold weather better last
week than anything else, though
this crop will be considerably cut
short. too. Whede the growth is thin
and on the highland, they are pretty
well killed out, but in thick ponds,
particularly where water was stand
ing, there will be fairly good crop;
upon the whole, about half of an
average crop in the locality around
Clinton. They are reported nearly
all killed in the western part of the
county. Most sections will ship some
berries
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
A Citizens Ticket.

Ashevilie, n c.. April 27-Be-
tween $50 and 200 Democrats and
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and profession
al men-gathered at the court house
and nominated the following Cit
zens or Business Mans ticket
Mayor, Chas. w. Baird; Aldermen
DR.. H. B. Weaver. Claude H. Miller
Wiley 3. Brown; Police Judge
Francis A. Gudger; City Tax Collector.
John A. Campbell; City Treasurer, F.
M. Miller.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Another Combine Suggested.
(Duplin Journal.)

The two ice factories in Wilmington
have formed a combination and put
up the price of ice and now it is in
order for the A. c. L., Pennsylvania
r. r. and shipping master Banman to
combine and put up the their straw
berry schedule. What few strawberries
escape the weevils and have to pass
through wintry Easter weather they
are at least entitled to the right of
way and rapid transit. Especially
when on ice liable to freeze.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Spirit of the Press
Small Life Insurance Companies.
Greensboro Telegram.

Greensboro Telegram.
Our readers have, doubtless, OBJ
served the fight going on in the Equi-
table land have wondered if their pol
icies would not be just as safe in some
much smaller, but better managed
company. Is the immense surplus of
these large companies necessary to
protect the policy holders? Or would
not the integrity of the managers of
the institutions be better safeguard?
If the money paid for insurance in
North Carolina could be kept at
home, it would be of great economic
advantage. Recently, the statement
was made that New York spent more
for insurance than the whole South.
This may be true. is probably true, for
New York is the money center of this
country, and the South is compare
lively poor; but that is another reason
why we should keep our money at
home, if we can.
''These immense SURPRISES are not
necessary" says the News and OBJ
server, discussing the question and
quoting an insurance expert. Life in
surance might be called an exact
science. The mOrtuary tables show
just how much must be set aside to
pay death claims the reserve necessary
to meet maturing policies can be as
certained with absolute accuracy.
There is, therefore, no occasion what
ever to hold any large sum as surplus.
In fire insurance it is necessary to pro-
vide against the possibility of a sudden
sweeping confagration; in life insur
ance no such provision need be made.
There is every reason lJr the diStribu-
ton of the surplus funds, no reason
why such distribution should not be
made.
If, then, a small company properly
managed, is as safe as a large one:
and the same advantages can be had
for the policyholder in home compan-
les, as in companies in other states
and in some respects, they are greater
advantages, because they can invest
their money at a higher rate of inter-
est-then it becomes North CarolinianS
to p ltroize home enterprises. We con-
clude with this from the News and OBJ
server, every word of which we en-
dorse.
There are in North Carolina three
life insurance companies based upon
sound principleS-tWo at Greensboro,
managed, the one by Mr.. George A.
Grimsley and the other by Mr.. A. w.
McAlister, and one at Charlotte. of
which Mr.. 7. s. Franklin is president
and Mr.. Susman, manager Of agencies.
A policy in either of these companies
is as safe as in the Equitable, the New
York Life or the Mutual Life of New
York, and the people of North Caro-
lima would not only get as safe insur-
ance by taking out policies in these
companies, but would at the same
time build up here great companies
that would enrich the State"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
New Argument for Prohibition.
Duplin Journal.


Smithfield voted out its dispenSary
on Monday last and Dunn decided to
stay dry by vote of A majority. We
touch our hats to both and hope all
neighboring towns the same sober citi-
zenship. All of these neighboring
counties need to keep dry. Cotton is
too low, frost too late, huckleberries
too scarce, weevils too plentiful and
truck trains don't reach the Northern
markets in time to be drenched with
Bug Juice now. We will need all our
surplus cash before the year Is out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

During the last campaign the New
York Sun made statements rejecting
upon Hon. Thomas Taggart, Demo-
cratic chairman. 1t has investigated
the matter, finds its statements were
unjust to Mr.. Taggart and has a
manly editorial fully cNorerating Mr..
Taggart. 1t comes late but is made
in the right spirit, and shows that the
attacks upon Mr.. Taggart we're un-
deserved. Tom Tasgart is all right.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

81 am glad to know that man does
not have to have his head in a swill
tub to be a Democrat" says a CORE
spondent in the Greensboro Record.
A man may be a Democrat and have
"his head in a swill tub" but the time
has passed forever when such men
can command party nominations. The
people demand men who preach and
practice temperance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
A Fool Judge.
Springfield Republican.

SprlnSIleIu htpuDIICdll.
There seems fortunately little like
lihood that higher decisions will sus-
tain the ruling of the Illinois judge
that the parents of a college student
who was killed in a railroad accident
could recover nothing from the road,
because he did not contribute to any
bodys support, but was really an ex
pense. Carried to a logical conclu
sion, this decision would mean that
the road ought to have been thanked.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Goes to Richmond for Treatment.
CIV eldon NeWs.)

Mr.. w. A. Dunn, of Scotland Neck
one of the best known lawyers in Hal
flax county, was here Thursday on his
way to Richmond. Mr. Dunn has been
sick for some time and his home phys
ician advised him to go to Richmond
where he can receive special treat
ment. Mr.. Dunn was accompanied by
his wife, his brother, Mr.. r. C. Dunn
and other members of the 'Tamily.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
at Atlantic Institute
(Morehead Coaster

The commencement exercises of At
lantic Institute begins May End, with
the sermon by Dr. G. c. Cox, of New
Bern, in the Baptist church, at 8
o'clock p. m. Wednesday night the
annual address by Prof. N. Y. Gull
the concert by the pupils in the In
Stitute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

Washington, N. c.. April 27.-Ru-
dolph Swindell, young boy of Swan
Quarter was holding a horse when
the anmila became frightened and
ran away. The boy became en-
tangled in the reins and was dragged
a considerable distance. When found
he was unconscious, and the extent Of
his injuries is not yet known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

"Mony q meikle make q muckle;
Mony a much makes a more
is the correct quotation which a good
Scotch friend sends the News and OBJ
server.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Wanted: More Such Sentences a.
Judge Boyd Imposes.

ROanOke-ChOWan Times.
In the Federal court at Greensboro
last week Judge James L. Boyd sent
a popular young man of means" from
Salisbury to the penitentiary for vio-
lating the revenue laws-evading pay
ment of the tax on whiSkey. This
popular young man of means" had
been convicted in Judge Boyd's court
once before for a like offence and let
off lightly under the promise to re-
form, but he kept on at his old tricks
until he landed in the penitentiary
Judge Boyd is being severely criticised
by the Salisbury Post and by the whis-
key element of Salisbury for sendins
this popular young man of means
to the penitentiary, but this act oil
Judge Boyd's will do more to create
respect for the law than the punish
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Vance, Ransom, Aycock and Glenn.

Duplin Journal.
North Carolinians must be proud of
such noble men, who like Vance and
Ransom were mighty oaks in the for
est of humanity. In future history no
names in public or private life of our
State, will be written one half inch
higher on the gilded roll of fame, with
Charles b. Aycock and r. &. Glenn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Better Than Cotton.
(Selma News

Mr.. Chas. F. Kirby, of near Selma.
Matched 165 chicks out of III fertile
eggs in his incubator which was his
first hatch. Who can beat that? They
are all living, strong and doing well.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

The Greensboro Record is correct
in saying that joining the Democratic
party is the next best thing to join
ing the church"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Notice OF Administrator.

All persons having claims against
the estate of Mrs Martha j. Horton.
deceased, are requested to present
them to the undersigned or to Mr.. j.
C. l.. Harris. on or before the 15tf
day of March, 1906 or this notice
will be pleaded in bar OF their re-
covery. This March IA. 1905.
JOHN w. HORTON, JR.,
Administrator of Mrs Martha ]. Hor-
ton. deceased.
j. C. l.. HARRIS.
Attorney.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Casper saw Yerlxcs and Was Made
"ReSpectable."
Greensboro Record.

The Durham Herald remarks that
Judge Boyd did not give those gen
tlemen tried at Statesville time to eff
feet a compromise with headquarters.
He didn't give Casper time, either, but
he managed to see the Washington
authorities before he had to face the
music.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Democrats Punish Their BOoders: Re-
publicans Elevate Them to High
CT Offices.
Washington Post.

Missouri started the epidemic of
Doodle charges says the Chicago
News. Yes; and Missouri has set the
example of sending her boodlers to
the penitentiary instead Of whitewash-
ing them by investigation committees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Exposing ROttenness.
CWilkesboro Chronicle.l

The Chronicle appreciates the kind
words of the News and Observer and
the fearless way it is assisting in eX-
posing the rotten revenue methods in
Wilkes and other sections
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Notice OF Administrator.

All persons having claims against
John w. Horton, deceased. are re-
quested TO present the same to the
undersigned or to Mr.. J. c. L. Harris.
on or before the 18th day OF March,
1906. or this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. This March
IA. 1905.
JOHN w. HORTON. JR.,
Administrator of John w. Horton. de-
ceased.
j. c. L. HARRIS.
Attorney.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator OF
the estate of the late G.. A. Bell, OF this
county, this is tc notify all persons
having claims against the said estate
to present the same to me on or before
the 10th day of November, 1913. or
this notice will be plead in bar OF their
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate set
tlement.
]. II. GRIFFIN. Adm's..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
MORNING TONIC.
(TOwall \

Folks that's afraid to fail are sure
of failin'. God hates your sneakin'
creatures that believe He'll settle
things they run away an leave.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
But Yerlles Let Casper Off With $4,000
Durham Herald

The fact that the friends of that
Salisbury gentleman were prepared to
put up $4,000 to keep him out of
the penitentiary but tends to show
that Judge Boyd did the right thing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

ment of a dozen poor, ignorant men
who are unable to employ lawyers to
appear for them. We need more men
of Judge Boyd's ideas of law enforce
ment 10 preside over our State courts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
AMONG THE RAILROADS.

The Norfolk and Southern's stand
ard gauge train will arrive in this
city this afternoon for the first time.
The coming Of this train to our city
marks an epoch that will be long
remembered Ever since the Wash
ington and Plymouth road first came
to Washington the road has been a
narrow gauge. When it was sold and
went into the Norfolk and Southern
they decided to extend the road to
Mackey's Ferry and make same a
standard gauge. Beginning today
Washington has two outlets, so far
as railroads are concerned, to the out
side world.-Washingto Messenger
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

We have learned through Mr. II.
Susman that the illness of Mr.. stephen
G. Bragaw will not delay the cOnstruc-
ton of the Hyde County Telephone
Company, and that work on the line
will begin about May Washing
tor Progress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28

A Castalia correspondent writing to
the Rocky Mount Record says: 1--WE
are getting much enthused now, and
all people are thinking and talking of
the grand possibilities and advantages
of railroad from Nashville to this
point. A citizen mass meeting is called
here May 18th, and prominent speak
ers familiar with railroading will be
present"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-28
Raleigh the Best Place.

The season of pic-nics has arrived
and Raleigh is the ideal place for hold
ing pic-nics. 1t is glad to welcome all
who come. Yesterdays MOrehead
Coaster says:
1--WE hope the Baptist and Methodist
Sunday Schools will unite and go to
Raleigh, where the children can see
the State capitol. the museum, and
many things of historical value to the
school children. We will guarantee to
secure suitable grounds for them if
they will go. We have been to Newport
and other nearby places until we know
every stump in their vicinity