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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16
THE INSANE ASYLuMS.

believe will, meet the unqualified disap-
prevail of every right-hearted and right
thinking North CaroGnian, for their I'M
called for unnecessary and cruel effort
to remove the able, conscientious and ex
perienced officers now in charge of the in
sane asylums Of the State, and to place
their unfortunate relatives and friends
under the care of persons who, If they
had every other qualification, cannot have
the most essential Of ALL experience.
No party in North Carolina has been
thus carried away with partisan zeal
The action of the Democratic party, in
allowing the superintendent Of the In
sane Asylum to remain i'll office for
number of years, although he was pro-
,nounced and outspoken Republican,, ought
to have influenced the dominant party of
this Legislature to keep their unhallowed
hands off of these Institutions rendered
sacred to the people by the misfortunes of
the inmates.
The fact that they failed by reason of
the inexpcriencc of the draughtsman of
this bill renders their action no less oh
noxious to all right thinking persons.
There are legitimate subjects for polit-
zeal conquest, but the unfortunate insane
are not among them. There are lcgiti-
favorites. but the institutions for the in
sane are not among these; every sense of
decency, every high and ennobling senti-
ment of the humane heart cry out against
such prostitution of such noble institu-
tions to such base purposes.
There is Il latent public sentiment
which, when aroused, is stronger than
party necessity, or written laws: and, if
we are not mistaken in the underctIrrent
Of public thought among the people of
North Carolina, these rash and misguided
men will soon be taught to regret their at
tempt to debauch these institutions which
owe their existence to the philanthropc
sentiments of our people. If there was
the least excuse for this Unknown and rev
dictionary proceeding, then it might be
looked upon with some degree of tolera
ton. But there is absolutely no excuse
existing. and none even offered, except the
disgraceful one of desire for "pie.'
The committees who visited the asylums
at MorgantOn and Goldsboro, reported
that they were being excellently and eco
I I Al, Ill
pleased with what they knew or heard of
the management of The one at Raleigh.
that the committee did not even visit it.
The mcrest glance at the grounds of the
Raleigh Asylum, and the beautiful build
ing for the males i'll course of erection, to-
gether with the full and interesting report
udiced man that it is in better hands than
ever before The reports from the other
asylnms. both of their officers and of
the Legislative committee. testify the same
things Of them.
Then why change:
From the thousands of homes in North
Carolina. from which the unfortunate
inmates Of these institutions have gone,
comes the anxious. fearful inquiry. Why
change"
We are happy to be- able to assure these
nquiprs chat, if there is anything in
logic, law or reason. our courts will be
bound to say there will be no change
----------------------
The case of the insane ought to rise
above petty partisan politics. The trade
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

If the bill prohibiting the publication
of cartoons in newspapers passes the New
York Legislature, Davenport and Nor
man T.. Jennett will be like Othello.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

The case of the insane ought to rise
made by the Governor and the Lieutenant
Governor with the negro Sena-
tors to give the negroes the
Goldsboro Asylum was one of the
most scandalous transactions that has
been recorded in this State. 1t is dis
grace TO thus make the nfortunates suf-
fer to advance partisan dickering, and
the people will rebuke it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

Many New York woman" said one
Of that sex to ME, writes Gath, "haunts
the big stores all day without money and
hopes that she can attract some man to
buy her dinner. trusting to her wit to save
ker character"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

I've cured our next door neighbor of
borrowing our lawn mower"
How did you arrange it?'
Every time he did it sent over and
borrowed his bicycle"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

Galton-"The Rev. Thomas Dixon, OF
New York, says the most beautiful sight
in the world is beautiful woman upon
a beautiful horse"
Jastrow-"He has probably never he'd
a royal flush. World.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16
STATEME EMIT
Showing the Condition of the
Etna Life Insurance Company.
December 81. 1896
ASSETS.

ASSETS.
N"llr Of r"al estate and
&ruuel rents owned by
IL" company ltws tn.
"uuunt Of cncumbranceS
thrrc"nI go. .......,.$ 4s6,34S.25
Loans ou bonds nRd
mortgage duly recorded
and being first lens on
the fer->implc, ..... 70, 200. 4224f
Account Of stocks and bonds
of the United States. aud
of this and other States
also all other stocks and
bonds absolutely owned
by the company ...... 3,I4f. 752 rs
Stocks. bonds and all other
securities Except mort
gage hypOthecated to the I,
company as collateral Sc
curity for cash actually
loaned by the company. ,4S1 ,3S1. 60
Interest due and accrued
on stocks and other Sc
curitics 49,. =. ....... 1,t4S,652G1
Cash III companys princi-
pal office and belonging
to the company, deposited
in bank 49,. .......... 2,7ss.27930
| Cash In hands. of agents
| and lntransitu .... -. 662 22
Premiums or assessments
unpaid ............ 3Ss.O13.25
| Premium or assessment
loans and notes ... $50. 77S.11
All other assets, detailed in
statement go. ........ 10000
Total assets ....... .$45,599c46.oJ
| Less agents balances Sal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16
COTTON BAGGING ADVANCED.

Pile fabrics of which flax is chief ma
terial, 60 per cent: bagging or sacks, not
colored or bleached, not exceeding 30
threads to the square inch, rs cents per
pound; bagging of jute or hemp for cotton
or gunny cloth, u cent and Is per cent.
Woven fabrics of fax, hemp or ramie, or
of which one is the chief material, 80
to 100 threads to the square inch, 8 cents
per pound; not more than so threads, s
cents; bleached shifting cloth 50 per cent.
All manufactures of flax, hemp or ramie,
not specially provided for so per cent: of
jute or other vegetable fibre, so per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

Showing the Condition of the
Washington Life Insurance Company
December 81. 1896
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16
SOME SCHEDULES IN DETAIL.

The Tariff T'inkers Took Good Care to
Bleed the Users of Cotton Ties and
Bagging
Washington, ID. c., March 15.-Follow
ing are the duties and schedules, more
or less affecting North Carolina interests
in the tariff bill as introduced:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16
AGRICULTURAL DUTIES.

Agricultural duties are levied as fol
lows: Cattle. from SO to 80 per cent per
head. Hogs, $3.50 each; horses, mules.
$40. valued at over 800, % per cent.
Sheep. 81 80 under year old. - cents;
other live animals 20 per cent.
Barley, 30 cents bushel. Barley malt,
40 cents bushel; barley pearled. patent
or hulled. , cents pound; buckwheat, Is
cents bushel: corn, Is cents bushel; corn
meal, 20 cents bushel; oats, - cents
bushel: oats, hulks, 10 cents: rice cleaned,
cents pound; uncleaned, IA cents
pound; rice flour and mean and broken
rice, Il cent pound. Paddy, q cent; rye,
10 cents bushel; -four, II cent pound;
wheat, p cents bushel: wheat flour, -
per cent: butter and substitutes q cents
pound; cheese, g cents pound; beans, so
cents bushel; beans peas and mush-
rooms, 215 cents pound and 10 per cent;
all other prepared vegetables not pro-
vided for, 40 per cent; cabbage, 3 cents
each; cider, > cents each gallon; eggs, y
cents dozen; hay. $500 per ton; honey.
20 cents gallon; hops, Is cents pound
onions, 40 cents bushel; garlic. 1 cent
per pound; peas, green, in bulk or in bar.
rel, 40 cents bushel; dried and split, so
cents bushel; small packages, I cent
pound; plants trees and, etc, not spe-
cially provided for, 80 per cent: potatoes.
% cents bushel seeds, castor beans or
seeds, % cents bushel; flax seed or seed,
40 cents bushel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bit
sousness, Indigestion headache
Easy to take easy 20 operate csc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

Isabel says she has never been in
love-
lis that SOP $50
Yes; she was threa tened with it once,
but bottle of spring bitters brought her
out all right
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

This good done by The Legislature could
be printed in a small pamphlet. The bad
done and the good omitted would I'LL
several large volumes.
Farmer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

Nice-President-J. G. Webster.
Secretary-J s. English
General Agent. D. BOusshall. Raleigh
State of North Carolina.
Office of Secretary of State.
Insurance Department.
Raleigh, y. c., December 81, 1896.
In compliance with Section 8 of IAN
Act to consolidate the Insurance Laws Of
North Carolina" certify that the above
is a true extrct from the sworn state
ment of the Aetna Life Insurance Com
pany on December 81. 1896. now on file
in this department.
CYRUS THOMPSON.
Secretary of State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

There We're several bad errors in Col.
w. J. Green's excellent article ON Cleve-
lands retirement. PLASTER" appeared
instead of platter trait" instead OF
faint; ''parvered" instead of ''parve-
nue.; and 'pulminations" instead of
''fulnnnations." The article was widely
read and warmly praised.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

Gen. Longstreet expects to he made
commissioner of railroads. That useless
office has usually been given to some aged
and disabled veteran. Gen. Joseph T..
Johnston had it during Cleveland's first
administration until he died, and Gen.
Wade Hampton, the famous Confederate
cavalry leader, has it now, with good
salary and nothing to do.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16
$f5,199.G+6.0J

TOtaT asSetF .....-.-. 81 ,.I09. C4G o.
Less agents balances SILL
023.9O; loans on personal
security Sl.33O.W ..... 42,3739O
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-16

What is probably the lowest rate made
by any railroad in the world is credited
to the Boston and Maine system. Between
Boston and Sherbrooke, Quebec, a dis
tance of 300 miles, commuters get nom
transferable tickets for 800 for 158 rides,
or 81 cents a single ride. That is a rate
of 10 mill per mile. The regular fare be-
tween these points is 1.55.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12
Act of Bravery.

The story comes to light Of brave
act on the part of Mr.. Whitted of Ad-
miral Beardslee's staff on Saturday,
July Sd, when the fireworks and all
festivities in the harbor had ceased.
Mr.. Whitted went off aboard close upon
IL o'clock, and was just ready to get
into bed when he heard mans cry of
Help, help; I'm drowningi Know
ing that there was not moment to
spare, he jumped straight through the
port. and, guiding himself by means of
the cries, then becoming weaker and
weaker, he swan to the side of the
man, whom he found to be one of the
bluejackets of the Philadelphia. He
had been walking in his sleep and fal-
len into the water. Mr.. Whitted held
poor, half-drowned fellow with his
head above water until a boat, in re-
sponse to his orders, came off to where
they were. The bluejacket was taken
aboard and very soon made comfort
abble.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12
TAXPAYER Kicks.

MR.. EDITOR:-The tax books were
advertised in your paper as being open
to the public from the 1st to the 18th
day of July. On calling at the Tax
Office on Saturday, the 10th, they re-
fused to allow me to see the books, and
only read off to me the amount of my
taxes. When I asked to see how much
my neighbors were taxed, Mr.. Wright
refused to let me know. Is this the
usual treatment of a taxpayer? may
mention that there was no one else at
the window, so that the excuse of be-
ing too busy could not be applied.
A TAXPAYER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12
SATURDAYS CRICKET.
But Few Players Turn Out for
the Game.

the Game.
Not a sufficient number of the mem
bers of the Married and Single Mems
teams turned up for play Saturday af-
ternoon, so Messrs. Scrimgeour and R.
A Jordan picked out two teams to COM
pete in scrub match. Mr.. Scrim-
occurs team got "a and Mr.. Jordan's
33 in the first inning, and then 33 and
13, respectively, in the second, this go
ing to the former the game. There
were not many out to see the play, but,
nevertheless, there was a lot of fun.
Mr.. Biddell of Honokaa showed up in
good form, after about five years idle
ness in the matter of practice. 1t is to
be hoped that the cricket men will turn
out better in the future, in order to
insure a good team to the II. @. c., for
there will be need of it, when the next
British man-of-war, expected here very
soon, arrives. The men will not be
able to put up good game if they do
not take advantage of good opportuni-
ties, of which Saturday afternoon was
an example.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12
Examining Board.

The following officers have
been appointed as a on-commissioned
officers examining board, to act as
such until September 80, 1897: Capt.
Arthur Coyne, Company E; First Lieut.
w. A. Fetter, Company a; First Lieut.
Crane, Company D. They will meet at
headquarters from time to time, as oc-
casion may require.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12
X. s. GJERDRUM GOLD MEDAL.
ANY RIFLE, EXCEPT % CALL
BER; 200 YARDS.

This medal becomes the property of
the first man who wins it twice on a
score of 40 or better. Won July 4, 1896,
by II. G.. Ovenden; won January 1, 1897,
by n. Omsted; won July 4, 1897 by c..
Tuch.
POOL MATCH. MILITARY RIFLE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12

F. Wittrock ...3 3-32
w. A. Yeats ..3 2 3-22
Some of the members excuse their
low scores by the fact that the sere-
naders were around in great force the
night previous.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12
FOR SAL
n100 / CTS I 3 At WhxK}K{
(PRATT PREMISES
Eghteen Lots. according to plat below, offered for sale
Eighteen Lots

. ~ >- ~, at reasonable This splendid
Waikiki
Parties one-rd
lots will be given the be free all membranes No charge for
drawing deeds or taking Acknowledgements
he DrtCu lars aDDVt
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-12
MAUI TARGET PRACTICE.
Scores Made by Rifle and Pistol
Shots.

Below will be found the scores made
by the Hama Rife and Pistol Club at
their last semi-annual prize shoot, July
3, 1897:
HAMA RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB
MATCH, MILITARY MATCH,
TWO HUNDRED YARDS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26

real estate made by the commissioners OF
Knox county and sullivan county. An
other iegalizes the Jeffersonville bonds that
have been IN l.tigation: The follow. y ciIy
Mauckport. Poneia. Andrews. Keystone.
i ISft0'w Waterloo. Whiting. tyntRiana.
Shoals and Flora.
Two acts for the protection OF fish. One
snR and nn1 ne s ore than IL thre
hooks attached and declares all other
forms OF siaughterins fish unlawful with
heavy penalties. The other broadens the
powers OF the fish commissioner In enforce
To prevent the Strengthening of quail,
OF dog and gun. and another prevents the
killing OF monaghan pheasants for two
years.
Jasper and Starke counties to issue bonds
for the construction OF conrthouses
= Appropria.ting $500 fer statue t Of Oliver
Extending the terms of towns hin trustees
IS months until after the November election
of 1900
Requiring certain county officials to ex-
ecute pension papers free OF charge.
Broadening somewhat the powers OF
Reimbursing Gov Matthews for ss5s ex-
penses al chickamauga national park.
Reapportioning Slsl to complete the
work OF the Chic manga commission
Authorizing the incorporation OF foreign
missionary societies.
Regulating the arrest ana surrender or
fugitives from justice.
Authorizing counties. cities. towns and
townships TO make donations TO educa tional
institutions
Authorizing the trustees OF the state uni
versify to dispose Of certain real estate.
Excluding from assessment 20 ahutting
land owners the land occupied by railroad
rights OF way and highways.
Repeating Section OF the act of 1891
governing the recording Of Wills.
Requiring the destruction of noxious
weeds along the highway by AnuttiQQ land
owners.
Providing for the better accommodation
OF the supreme court library.
Ttining incest.
Broadening the scope Of surety COM
panies 50 that they may serve where free
hold surety ha : heretofore been required.
For the relief OF Henderson Dunkle. Of
Carroll county.
Lerallzlne the acts OF deputy officers un-
der legal age
Taxing transient merchants.
Extending the charter OF the Cannelton
Providing for the refrvestment Of state
university funds.
Reducing the legal charges OF ferries.
Cutting down the numb Of documentary
journals to be printed and increasing the
number Of copies Of the session acts.
Providing for the appointment OF probate
voting population.
Amending the act concerning the parti-
tiOn OF land
Providing the tiiing OF public drains
Providing for the proper release Of mort
cages.
Regulating the duties OF county survey
ors
Amending the practice in libel and
SANDER eases.
Designating who may solemnize mar
riages
Enabling the Knights OF Pythns and
similar organizations to own real estate
and construct buildings.
Amending the law concerning real estate
sales by assignees and receivers.
I.egalizing certain gravel road bonds.
Amending the law governing cemeteries.
Requiring the use OF interocking switches
at railroad crossings
Protecting ownership In proprietary bot
ties and sNphons.
Enabling the city OF Hammond TO issue
bonds and condemn a right OF way for q
harbor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26


b.. Croix has been talking TO ms
abont?"
/, smiled; the quantness OF the VIII Ole
matter seemed infinitely amusing 10
me.
NO. ! said, "that you should be the
lady whose charms he has been dcscrib.
ing TO me"
She blushed; / gazed at her critic
ally.
"Pon my word" l exclaimed at
length, lit is positively marvellous. to
think that it is close upon"
That is just what don't want you to
think, doctor" she interrupted
But, my dear Mrs. Fordyce. you &C
tually look younger and more beautiful
than you did when We were together a.
Simla."
She laughed.
1--WE have always been in the habit OF
speaking plainly 10 one another"
YES" ] agreed; "it saves time"
She gave me a nervous little glance.
90 said, reassuringly, Il am your
friend"
She was playing with the edge Of her
fan.
"A woman is only as old as she
looks" she observed, "and | was mar.
sed At an extremely early age"
st. Croix was perfectly justified in
his estinate-2j he told me-" | said,
with q laugh. but that is a detail;
the thing that will surprise him mos
Will be the fact that Clare exists."
She looked at me with smile.
"Ah. you have met her at the Ros
Goes 2"
"Yes; | found my little ten-year-old
gweet heart of Simla had grown into
dainty young lady of IS How is tip
continued, that st. Croix is ignoran,
rf her existence?'
"Wcll. he assumed had no children
and II could not summon up courag.
TO tell him afterwards. You see what
difficult position | am in" she added
plaintively.
Yes, it is difficult" / agreed. THE
unexpected appearance of a full-growr
da lighter upon the scene might prove
too heavy a strain at this critical stage
of his love. A girl of Is is a RESPONSE
bility," ! added.
All this time I. had been hugging to
myself some special intelligence.
thought il was about time TO bring mat
ters to a head.
Mrs. Fordyce." said. ''do you really
care for st. Croix?" She did not reply
for o moment.
yes she said simply; 81 really love
him. O, can't you suggest some.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26

thing?" and she looked at me plead
ingly.
Yes" / said quietly. 1--WE will help
one another. Have you heard from
Clare to-day" | continued.
Her hand went to her pocket.
why. yes" She said: "a letter came
as was going out. have not read it
yet"
Would you obligr by doing so. a.
you have it with you?"
She drew an envelope from her peck.
ct, opened il, and smoothed the letter
out. As she read il, smile came over
her face
MY dear doctor" she exclaimed. do
you think one so young as Clare will
make you happy?"
Did she not settle il in Simla, years
ago. that She should marry nobody but
tine doc ?" | replied. "Have mammals
consent?"
She laughed happily
Really" | said. CHANGING at her, ~
hardly know whether I'm talking to
Clare or her mother"
St Croix rejoined us.
"St. Croix.' / said to him. quietly,
after a minute or so. II have been med.
ding in your affairs-with a good re-
suit" ! added.
lie turned with glad look of sur
prise TO Mrs Fordyce.
1T is 'yes'?' he murmured.
Its for you to say, after hearing the
doctor" she replied softly.
The one condition is" said. abrupt
~. that you agree TO become my IA.
ther-in-law!"
He seemed to be quite surprised; ]
rendered few simple words Of expla-
nation.
st. Croix glanced at Mrs. Fordyce-
size was looking radiantly beautiful
and then did the most intelligent thing
he ever did in his li,e-accepted my pro
posal.--Magnet Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26
POLICEMEN AS BANKERS.
Large sums of Money Kept by the
Men at Harrison street.

The Harrison street police station
does banking business. 1t does not
loan money or discount commercial pa
per. but it acts as a safe deposit COM
rany. The officers there receive de-
posts of money which they put in the
safe I,ut they do not pay any inter-
est. Most OF the customers. however,
ire well content To allow their money
20 remain on that condition.
This business is rapidly Increasing
and il is seldom that there are not few
hundred dollars in the big safe.
The Harrison street police station is
in the heart OF the lcvee and tenderloin
district of Chicago. Very often men in
search OF good time" find themselves
in that section. After having taken a
few drinks they renlize that il is risky
TO carry big roll of money with them.
So for secure keeping they call at the
police station and ask the sergeant in
charge TO take care of the money until
they want II. The sergeant is oblging
aud the money is locked up in the safe
and the next day the owner is richer by
that much money.
~ Viit fidS it~i an iitn'N w NtNiHS
IL with the police. Aside from the fact
that the policemen are honest such a
thing as robbing police station is nm
known. The most daring burglar would
hesitate before he would attempt 10.
The safe Is good and strong and the POI
lice station has telephone and tele-
graphic communication with all Of the
ot her stations. and should there be such
a holdup there the description Of the
robber would be known To every po-
liceman in the city within a few hours.
The police good-nafuredly accept the
responsibility imposed upon them. for
which they receive no remuneration. al
though occasionally some one whose
money they have saved will offer them
cigars.--Chicago Times-IIerald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26

"Well?" said the assistant in chem
lists shop to an Irishman who pointed
10 pile of soap.
II want lump OF that" answered
the Irishman.
THANK you. VIII you have IL scent.
ed or unscented?"
I'll take il wild me. "-Tit-Bits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26

Human gallantry still touches the
heart of nations. Seaman Creeman.
who plunged from the war ship Maine
into the sea boiling with IIatteras hur-
ricane because he saw a messmatc's face
drifting by, stood before the secretary
of the navy recently 10 receive n gold
medal and 800. Never was n recogni-
ton Of courage more worthly be-
slowed.