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The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-03-22

This is very Insignificant sum ard
show that the parties who ought 60 pay
it evade this just taxation by improper
returns.
But, even suppose the income tax
should apply to all who receive "sala-
ries and fees" the question will arise
to whom does this apply ? The defini-
tion in the dictionary would make it
applicable to all who receive wages
or hire. But in common par
lance "salaries and fees" would
not apply TO laborers, farm hands,
clerks, mechanics, and Others whose
compensation is usually called wages" :"
but would apply to those public and
other officers whose compensation, usu-
ally large, is denominated a 'salary. >
Several lawyers give it as their opinion
that the law is not as sweeping as the
reading in the revenue act indicates, and
that the words met INCREASE modifies
and restricts the tax and limits the par
ties from whom it is to be collected.
1t seems, then, that the law as changed
does one of two things:
/. Takes all incomes without exemp-
ton (and that is the reading Of the Rev.
enue act or
9 Virtually abolishes all tax on in
comes. If no man is to pay an income
tax except what he has in excess Of his
expenditures, there will be few, if any
parties who will save (see tax list next
June) anything from their incomes
It will all be spent; and the income ta1
will be thing Of the past.
| We incline to the opinion that thi!
second will be the ruling which tht
proper law officer of the State will make
though We have no authority for 81
stating.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-03-22
Killed His w ife and Tried to Kill His
Mother.

WHEELING, ". Va March 21,-Peter
Richmond, farmer living about 7 miles
from Cameron, Marshall county, killed
his wife Thursday, nearly severing her
head from her body with an axe. He
then attacked his mother, who rushed
screaming from the House. Neighbors
overpowered Richmond after desperate
struggle. He seemed in an insane frenzy.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-03-22

No better 60 cent White Shirt in
America than at SWindell's.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-03-22

Nice white handkerchiefs, eighteen
inches square, three for Sc at Swindell's.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
ANOTHER GREAT DAY.
Exposition Saturdays Drawing the
Largest Crowds of the Week.
ONE MORE POPULAR PROGRAMME.
Visitors Express Hearty Appreciation of the
Sights to Be Seen.
SOME OF THE PROMINENT EXHIBITS

s'People's day, which comes every Satur-
day. is lust what its name signifies. Ii is
tbe dav upon which all formal restraint is
thrown to the winds and the people take
possession of everything at the Exposition.
There was one of the largest crowds of the
season at the Exposition yesterday, and
their enjoyment of everything could not he
mistaken. Colonel Cappa had a splendid
musical programme, as usual, all of his Sc
lections being of what is known as the ''pop-
ular." in contradistinction to the classical
order of music Airs that are familiar to
everyone were rendered as his band does
such things, and there were hundreds of
feet tapping the floor as the rollicking
music reverberated through the great hall
and set everything humming again.
The exhibitors seemed as if they wanted
TO make an extra good display yesterday,
and it was remarked by many visitors that
thcv had never seen the hall look more at
tractive In addition to his regular pro-
gramme, Colonel Cappa last night gave the
sexette from Lucia di Lammermoor, ."
which was considered Prof Innes' best
piece last year
Machinery Hall and the Art Gallery were
given much attention Yesterday and in
fact, there was not a department that did
not seem to give more than ordinary pleas
ure TO the thousands of happy-faced
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
PUMPS THAT CAN AND DO PUMP.
Downie Bros. Il Nevin, Limited.


Those who have not seen this exhibit,
near the tank in Mechanical Hall, should
not fail to do so without delay, and, for the
benefit of those who are not posted, few
lines on the subject will be of advantage
The first of these deep well pumps is the
"Single Acting, which is designed for nom
flowing arteSian wells, the special feature
Of which consists in its long stroke, which
insures a saving of steam, less wear and
greater speed. Another wonderful pump is
the "DOuble Acting" which is provided
with two valves. connected to concentric
valve stems, which operate in opposite
directions, one ascending while the other
descends, thus producing a steady flow of
immense bulk. 1t is guaranteed to lift from
two to three times as much water, with the
same steam pressure, as any other artesian
well pump now made. The steam valve
motion which they employ on both of these
pumps assures almost noiseless action and
greater working capacity than from any
Others known. The crowning feature of
these pumps is the remarkable cOnical or
taper valve which is used, the area of whose
upper port is greater than the inlet port.
The conical port closer consists of series
OF truncated rings, whose centers coincide
with the axis of the valve, and which fit
upon conical seats. The upper port actually
consists of series of annular openings,
which are opened or closed simultaneously.
At the aluminium exhibit can be seen the
specimen Of the wonderful chain, cast in a
sand mold, the process for which was dis
covered by Mr.. r. T. Nevin, of the firm of
Downie Bros. & Nevin. Particulars re-
gardinE this rerolutionizing idea may be OBJ
tanned of Mr.. Nevin at the pump display.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
HANDSOME FURNITURE.
Hopper Bros. 4 Co., 3o7 Wood Sire

Well, the days are rapidly passing in
which people can take solid enjoyment in
contemplating this inviting, bewitching ex-
Iibit in north gallery. Hopper Bros. & Co.
are eminently long-headed men, who have
all the new STYLES and designs in household
furniture and in getting up a display for
the Exposition they simply draw upon their
boundless resources and give continued
pleasure to their hosts of friends. 1t is 2
surprising stock that is carried by this firm,
full to overfowing with everything desira-
ble for a real honey home,-' not
simply an abiding place. In this
vast stock the variety is so great that
personal individuality can be 6ratified; you
can stamp your houses with that indescrib-
able something which marks your personal
tastes. 1t is not only that this stock is so
large, but that it is 50 genuinely good, it is
all well and tastefullv made, and is meant
10 last perfect lifetime for they use only
the best materials. They know, too, how
to counsel and advise you, otherwise you
NAV Jude for yourself facts to be appre-
ciated ,bv buvers. Under all circumstances
there is perfect courtesy, and, stranger still,
promptness. When you give your orders
they will be filed satisfactorily. Add to
this the important questions of low prices
and easy terms and the many reasons for
the great popularity of Hopper Bros. & Co.
viii be readily understood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
Oil Well SuppIy COMPANY,

This exhibit in the annex is the exponent
of an industry which brings comfort and
luxury to the residents of Pittsburg and vi
cinity, and it is therefore Of paramount I'M
portance that all should be acquainted with
the WAYS and means whereby the results, so
valuable TO every one, are attained. No
one, however small their knowledge of this
art. can be otherwise than deeply impressed
with the conviction that this wonderful ex-
hibit represents the study and labor of years
TO reach theperfection here displayed, and
those who are acquainted with the neeessi-
ties Of this work cannot but admire the in
genuity and perseverance so substantially
indicated. Here is seen an array of all the
tools which can or may be used in the vari-
Gus operations involved in drilling and bor-
ing. all the appliances for forcing dry holes;
means to recover castings and drilling ap-
paratus in case of accident, as well as all the
piping, connections and valves to be en-
ployed in handling and conveying the prod
ucts Of the wells, and the vigorous, but
compact, engines for driving the machinery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
M|SF|T PARLORS

Get the best. 1t is easier, too, to
achieve the Misft Clothing Parlor's
clothfng-it costs less. People are
getting weary paying the exorbitant
prices to high-priced tailors just for
the sake of saying "made expressly
for me" when they can secure the
same in EVERY PARTICULAR
from the Misfit Parlors for ONE
HALF the tailor's charges. The
clothing sold by THE MISFIT PAR
LORS has achieved its reputation
through intrinsic worth, and merits
the esteem of the people by its better
values. We have achieved THE
HEIGHT OF EXCELLENCE in
our fall goods-patterns, style and
quality all the best-and values bet
ter than ever.
Suits at SIS that were Pants at So that were
made for S30 made for Sc.
Suits at $40 that were Pants at 81 that were
made for $40 made for 90.
Suits at S25 that were Pants at s5 that were
made for $50 made fer $10
Suits at $50 that were Pants at SO that were
made for $780, made for $l2.
Suits at S35 that were Pants at So that were
made tor $40. made for SIG.
The very best of Fall Overcoats at
SI2, SIS, S18 and $40.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
The Invalids' Friend.

Invalids become weary of lying upon a
bed, so that a convalescent will take no rest
except upon couch or lolling upon a chair
In this condition of affairs one turns with
relief to the comfort and pleasure afforded
by those inestimable treasures, the Stevens
Adjustable Reclining Chairs, which may be
turned into five different objects and which
will assume 90 separate angles or positions
These chairs are not articles requiring to be
replaced very frequently. The writer has
at this time chair purchased from the
Stevens Chair Company IL years ago, and
which is to-day as substantial as at first, and
is an ornament to the parlor and a source of
comfort to the family. Desks for Offices and
homes are another speciality of this firm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
Do You Want to Go West?

If so, why not take advantage of the ex-
ceedingly low rates offered by the Union
Pacific Railroad for the last harvest excur-
sion leaving Tuesday, Sept. %, to all points
West, Northwest and Southwest with stop
over privilege going, and return portion of
ticket good for 80 days from date of sale.
Your last chance Don't miss i. For
further particulars, rates, pamphlets, maps,
timetables, ETC., call on or address S. c.
Milbourne, Trav. Pass. Agent, Union
Pacific Railroad, 400 Wood street, Pitts
burg, Pa, or R. Tenbroeck, Genl Eastern
Agent, New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
Henricks Music Company, Limited.

If you want to see world renowned pianos
look at the exhibit of the Henricks NJ lsic
Company, limited, in south gallery. the
largest and leading music house in Penn
sylvania They show this year the magnif-
cent, the famous Lindemann, the durable
Wheelock and the ever popular Stuyves-
ant These pianos are all splendid pieces
OF mechanism enclosed in cases of the hand
soonest Of the hard and cabinet woods, such as
rosewood, mahogany, oak and walnut. This
firm handles also the well-known Palace
and Kimball organs. The store is at Nos.
1O1 and lO3 Fifth avenue, where this great
variety Of pianos and organs are sold at
low prices and easy terms, and where visit
ors viii find courteous and obliging sales
men who use every effort TO assist you in
making good selection, as they understand
thoroughly the good points of these mu-
sical instruments
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
Do You Need Carpets

If you do, remember that We have marked
carpets at closer figures than usually asked
for them. We are still selling at 1870 a
good 25c carpet; at 25c one worth 35c; at
29c good heavy two-ply worth fully 45c;
at 3Sc regular SOC carpet, and at 5Sc some
patterns of the best all-wool 75c carpet
And so with Brussels-at SOC we guarantee
worth SOC; at 65c worth 75c; at Csc Brussels
worth soc and Soc, and SO up to the finer
grades.
1t will pay you to call
J. H. KUNKEL g. Bro,
1347-1349 Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
Not on Fifth Avenue.

While this is the case, the ladies will
find that they will be amply repaid for
going a very short distance out of their way
to examine the endless variety of beautiful
goods at Cavitt, Pollock & Co. s, No 9S5
Penn avenue. 1t is but few doors above
Ninth street, and they will there find an as
sortment of dinner ware, toilet ware, rich
cut glass, art pottery, piano, banquet and
vase lamps, etc, that they can find in no
other house in the city. If you wish to
buy a nice wedding present this is the place
to 90.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27

to buy it put up in paper bags and trea
your friends; then make an assault upon tht
cold, delicious lemonade, for Bakers is the
best ever made; then lay in a store of the
tafies and candies to enjoy on the streee
cars and you will be able to feel that you
have taken in the Exposition in the latest
and most approved fashion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27

Demonstrated by Mr.. B. L. H. Dabbs in his
Photographic display in Art Gallery are
called the MAT or Graphite" and the
''Sepia." The first is without luster, and is
the equivalent of satin finish in gold and
silver, while the latter, or sepia, has a soft
ness and finish difficult to classify, but they
are both lovely. That they have received
the Endorsement of Mr.. Dabbs is tanta-
mount to saying that the processes cannot
be eNcelled
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
A Host of NIunchers.

The popcorn munchers were out in full
force last evening, and the feeble minority
that did not participate in the glorious iesti-
Val were to he commiserated. One popcorn
ball is 10 longer the style; the present lad is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
4 ACH|EvED +:
II. GREATNESS!
"Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness and some have
greatness thrust upon them"
Shakespeare.

nUT it's different with their
y clothes. They are mostly
- born without clothes. Nearly
all have clothes thrust upon them
when they are small. Afterward they
have to achieve their clothes. Some
achieve good clothing and some don't.
It's owing to where they buy it.
Those who buy the clothing of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27

BADGES for lodges and societies at Nc
Mahon Bros. & Adams, 50 Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27

DON'T fail to attend special sale of mo
quette carpets at Groetzinger's this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-27

Don't fail to attend special sale of mo-
quette carpets at Groetzinger's this week.
Mower County transcript., 1891-04-01

where she sobbed until her over
wrought nerves were relieved and her
fears soothed by his gentle words of
encouragement. Then recalling pro-
prieties she sat up and wiped her eyes.
''Mr. Rayburn, fate seems to have
selected us for companions in mis-
fortune.''
He laughed and said: eyes; and this
is not our first encounter with her,
''Our first! What do you mean?"
For answer he drew from his pocket
a long business-like pocketbook and
opening it took from one compartment
little white scrap. This he gravely un-
folded and spread on his knees as he
said:
t'That is her sign manual"
Elinor, reading the name he pointed
to, exclaimed:
my handkerchief! Where did you
get it?"
81 got it, and blow on the nose,
that nearly stove it through my head
at the same time"
She looked amazed and said: "Was it
you? And I've never recognized you all
this time!'
he looked at her smilingly, and re-
placing his treasure, said:
eyes, agree with you. I think fate
has selected us for companions, but not
only in misfortune, hope.'
She blushed and glanced at the boy,
whose back was to them, who, with
head thrown back and mouth open
wide, was vainly gazing upward if he
expected to see anything, waiting for
help and orders.
"What time and place to say such a
thing" and she moved to the further
end of the seat, which action Hugh i'm.
mediately initiated.
"Say you agree with me, darling," he
urged softly in that tone, the sole prop.
erty of men, and the despair of women
to initiate. She must use either a sib-
liant whisper or a tone perfectly audi.
BILE to anyone within ten feet of her.
Taking her hand again he urged an
answer by gentle pressure of that
member and an appealing look from
his handsome eyes.
swell, yes," she began hesitatingly,
and as this was the signal for which
fate had waited, the elevator started
down with jerk, which would have
thrown her to the floor had it not been
for pair of willing and very ready
arms. SIDNEY KNOX.
Mower County transcript., 1891-04-01

Elinor to recognize and appreciate
qualities in Hugh whose existence she
had not suspected nor been interested
enough to try to discover.
At first the suspension in midair was
rather amusing, but after quarter of
an hour had passed and they were yet
suspended she began to lose courage.
'tOh, Mr.. Rayburn! do you think
there's any danger? Will we ever get
out of this terrible place?'' and she i'm
pulsively clutched his arm. They were
both standing, and before replying he
gently unclasped her fingers, and, hold
ing the trembling hand, said, quietly:
''It will be all right It is only a
momentary delay. You would better
sit down here
He seated her and taking a place be-
side her continued holding her hand,
which clung tightly to his, and of
which in her terror she was entirely
unconscious. He had never clasped a
girls hand so before, and yet he felt
not the slightest embarrassment in the
situation. Indeed he would have en-
joyed it had it not been for her distress.
He talked to her soothingly, and she
tried to be brave, while the boy pulled
the cables frantically, and shouts
reached them from above and below.
Finally she burst into tears, and with
out thought of impropriety, or any
thing of like nature, buried her face on
the shoulder of the now silent Hugh,
Mower County transcript., 1891-04-01

their presence his powers were fettered
and he felt as st1ffened as a leaf in the
first frost. And up to this day he had
never felt the delights of thaw. He
still regarded the society of women as a
good denied him because of his inabil-
ity to please them; when, in fact, he
had never once tried!
His mother had always said if ever
Hugh married the woman would have
to ask him.
Fate at last took him in charge, and
gave him a good thump besides, as a
gentle reminder that her powers were
not to be sighted, and he was as sub
ject to them as any other mortal The
morning she selected for his lesson he
went on a seemingly commonplace
errand to the post office to get some
stamps.
He was not handsome; for he had the
usual middle-sized, muscular body, and
drab-brown hair and gray eyes of the
average American. Besides he had a
way of incoming" as his sister Mary
called it. That is, he would walk
along with his chin sunk into his
breast oblivious of all external things,
and this detracted from his appearance.
AS he assembled the steps of the
post Office, hands buried in the pockets
of his coat, his mind off at a tangent,
he received a blow on the nose that
made the blood squirt, and brought
tears to his eyes. He instinctively
clapped his hand over the injured mem.
Der, and looked around to see who or
what had assaulted him in this violent
manner, when he felt a soft rag mop.
ping his nose, and collected himself
enough to see compassionate face
looking into his, and to hear remorse-
full voice say:
''Oh, I'm so sorry! Indeed I didn't
mean tor
While the tender hand wiped the
blood from his mustache.
AS soon as he became collected
enough, he discovered the cause of the
trouble to be that he and tall young
woman had tried to go through the
weather door, but unfortunately for
him, from opposite directions at the
same time. And, as she had the advan-
tage of him in the start, he had come to
Mower County transcript., 1891-04-01
NOTED WOMEN GETTING FAT
Nilsson Eating Pickles and IdllIan

N11B8On HlCkleS ana n
Russell Wearing Sweaters
Christine Nilsson, the Swedish
songstress, has joined the great army
oftmartyrs-the tstout women fasters
who would mortify and reduce the
flesh. She is rapidly approaching
the condition of the renowned Nine.
Blavatsky. though much o: her time
is spent in outdoor exercise, and
hersdieticonsistsllargely oflpickles and
hot water. The self-denial practiced
and the suffering rendured by stout
women in their attempts to stay the
work of the destroyer would if de-
voted to some grand object be consid-
cred heroic. The spectacle of the .'airy
fairy, Lillian Russell earning ST.
900 week and dining off burned
bread and "a broiled bird, with
nothing to drink, CT her
sacrificing the delights OF late
suppers, and swathing herself in
sweaters for her daily promenade
isn't nearly as funny to Lillian as to
the people who read about it.
The determination displayed by
Miss Pauline hall getting out of bed
earlier than car-driver to propel a
bicycle in the cherries dawn is only
equaled by that of the great African
explorer. And hundreds of pretty
women. who the gods have given
wealth and place, devoted husbands,
and all the new bonnets thev want
find life scarcely worth living because
they mustn't eat anything they like
or drink when they are thirsty.
Mower County transcript., 1891-04-01
A Lenient Pawnshop.

'j The most lenient pawnshop in the
world is the Monte di Pieto in Rome,
established In 1885. Any person who
brings pawn may borrow from $12
to $40 without paying any interest,
for at the rate & per cent. per an
mum. At thee. of two years, il the
pledge De not leueemed nor interest
of the money paid the pledge is sold
and the overplus of the debt is laid by
for the owner. who has it in his power
to demand it within 100 years. ..:
Mower County transcript., 1891-04-01
THE BACHELORS LOT.

Returning home at close OF day,
Who gently chides his long delay
And by his side delights to stay?
Nobodyl
Who sets for him the easy.chair,
And tends his room with cozy care
And lays his slippers ready there?
Nobody!
When plunged in great and deep distres.
And anxious thoughts his heart oppress,
Who whispers hope of happiness?
Nobody! +
When sickness racks his feeble frame
And grief distracts his fevered brain,
Who sympathizes with his pain.
Nobody!
Who regulates the cheerful fire
And piles the blazing fuel higher,
And bids him draw his chair still higher!
Nobody!
Who when his certain end draws near
AT bedside waits to soOth and cheer,
And mourns him gone with many tear?
Nobody!
Let him resolve before too late
And change at once his single state,
And at good Hymen's altar mate
Somebody.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Mower County transcript., 1891-04-01

HE RECEIVED A BLOW ON THE NOSE.
grief. When he had sufficiently rallied
from both shocks, that of having his
nose tenderly wiped by a strange hand,
moreover females and the pain of the
blow, he stammered out: Sits of no
consequence whatever!'' While his
eyes took as good look as their watery
condition would permit at his tender
assailant. -..-, p -. -. ...,.., -.
She, too, was of the ordinary type, a
tall, slender, brown-haired, we'll
dressed young woman, with an impul-
sive nature that occasionally carried
her out of bounds prescribed by de
corum, as she had just proven. She was
very apt to do first and think after
wards.
She, having wiped up the ''claret, 81
dropped the bloody rag on the steps and
went on her way. He turned and
looked after her, then stopped and
picked up the discarded kerchief, which
he hastily thrust into his pocket.
y When he got back to his Office he sent
the boy. who was handy combination.