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The news & observer., 1897-06-06

less make his coming among us mutually
beneficial to the State, himself and to
Sanford particularly.
THE PINE CONE INN.
As result of the coming of Mr.. Hi
lands to Sanford in quest of health and
as a result of his rapid restoration to
health, Sanford is to have a beautiful new
hotel, equipped throughout with the most
modern hotel conveniences.
Mr.. Hilands is enthusiastic over the
healthful climate of Sanford and attTib-
utes his restoration to health to making
this his home. He is hotel man himself
and formerly had charge of popular re-
sorts in Southern California. Il could
neither eat nor sleep when | came to
Sanford" said Mr.. Hilands, land both
physicians and my friends thought few
months ago that it was only matter of
a short time with me at most. My physi-
clan as last resort advised me to come
into the long leaf pine region in North
Carolina. 1t is no easy thing for sick
man to leave home and friends and wife
and kindred and go away a thousand
miles among strangers but there was no.
thing else for me to do, so | started /
came to Sanford. | had not been here a
week before / began feeling better. l
could soon eat an abundance OF every
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M'PHERsON AND WITHERSPOON

The venture of this enterprising firm,
composed of Mr.. A. p. Mcpherson and
Mr.. J. r. Witherspoon, was made
in January, 1888, notwithstanding the
first two years in the history of the firm
were attended with discouragements and
disappointment. By pluck, energy and
perseverance, they vahently surmounted
each and every obstacle, one by one, and
to-day these gentlemen are recognized as
the most prosperous and successful retail
merchants in Moore county. They do a
large mail order business from all the
departments of their store.
This firm has been especially successful
in building up the largest shoe trade in
this section of the State, and are familiar
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zens are Mr.. W. T. Buchanan, lead
ing merchant; Mr.. J. NJ. Stevens, a
dealer in real estate; Mr.. Bass, the popu-
lar mayor of the town, and station
agent of the G. F. & Y. " railroad; Mr.
Hatch, the efficient and popular agent
of the S. A. L., all bending their en-
ergies to make the town grow and to
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even Mr.. Edwards himself has been sur
prised. His volume of business is ir-
creasing every day, and the bank is
now one Of the most successful lnstitu-
tions in this section, indeed so success
full has been Mr.. Edwards venture in
establishing a bank in Sanford that he is
Just now arranging to greatly enlarge
it, increase its capital, cease to be
a private bank and organize under Il
charter granted by the last Legislature,
the Chatham, Moore and Harnett Bank,
with adequate capital and with largely
increased facilities sufficient TO meet the
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of very extensive clientage. He desires
to aid in the development of Sanford
along other lines. He owns the leading
drug store of the town, is an active mem
ber of the Chamber of Commerce and is
ready at all times to aid in whatever
movement that is calculated to advance
Sanford's general interest
Among Sanford's other prominent and
successful men are the Messrs. Stroud,
who conduct a large general store.
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SANFORD,

delightful climate, this pure uncontami-
mated air, these healing, refreshing
winds. l shall make my home in Sanford.
l am ready to take the new hotel as soon
as it is completed for a term OF five
years or more, with a guarantee of 10
per cent on every dollar invested in its
erection, and | know that / can fill it
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Cotton and Guano Merchant, Sanford,
n. G.
banking requirements of this section.
The success that has attended the ven
ture of Mr.. Edwards has established
the fact that the opportunity exists here
for a large and lucrative banking bust
ness. The new bank, which is to succeed
Mr.. Edwards will probably establish a
branch bank in Carthage. Mr.. Edwards
will be permitted to choose the position
he will occupy in the new institution,
whether president or cashier. He has
shown himself capacitated for the
business and the gentlemen who are
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Edwards valued services as one Of the
banks principal officials.
One of the principal stockholders in
the new bank is to be Mr.. w. j. Hi
lands, of Cleveland, o., whose attention
has been drawn to this section through
his brother, Mr.. r. V. Hilands, who. a
few weeks ago, came to Sanford with
his health completely broken down. The
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casting about for business opportunities.
He has several plans, in which he is in
teresting his friends, the consummation
of which will quicken the strides Of in
dustrial progress all over this section.
Mr.. "A. l.. Mcneil is a public spirited,
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2. H. ST. CLAIR
Editor Sanford Express
Sanford, n. c.

Meanwhile the accommodating S. A. L.
system is making every effort possible to
furnish every advantage and convenience
of rapid and reliable transportation.
Sanford is one of the coming towns along
the line and as the development Of its
ufacturing and diversified farming inter
ests advances stimulated by accommodate
ing and progressive railroad management
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thing almost and could sleep as sweetly
as a child l have been here only about
two months and l feel buoyant. My
health is good. My life restored
'Yes, sir, there are thousands of people
in my country wasting away for the
lack Of these natural restoratives. This
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excellent climate and pure air soon re-
stored him and made, not only him, but
several of his wealthy and influential
Cleveland friends staunch friends OF
Sanford, and in consequence Of this
many thousands of dollars of their
money are to be invested in Sanford.
Mr.. Edwards was formerly resident
Of Raleigh. He was for fourteen years
connected with the Seaboard Air Line
and four times promoted, and at the time
of his retirement, about year ago, he
was head of the purchasing and supply
department of that system. He lis thor
oughly trained business man, and the
fact that within so short time his little
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bank has grown into a business of nearly
$50. 900 a month, demonstrates his ca
pacity as bank manager. Mr.. Edwards
is pleasant, urbane, agreeable gentle
man, and his success in the banking busi-
ness is gratifying to large circle Of
friends in Raleigh and elsewhere.
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push the industrial development of their
favored section.
Sanford has new Chamber of Com
merce of waseh nearly eyewy business
man in the town is a membsr, and they
attend its meetings regularly and are a
unit in their efforts to advance the in
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joining him in the organization and
ownership of the new bank are doing SO
with the understanding that the new
institution shall have the benefit Of Mr..
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climate and opportunities, he will doubt
less make his coming among us mutually
beneficial to the State, himself and to
Sanford particularly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
A PRETTY PASS.


nations only loves neighbor ITSELF also
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If they do not then Mr. Bryan's that
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

official returns would show the sum to be
paid to be about $47. 800, 900. But for the
same five months the record shows that
the net exports of specie amounted to
$46 500, 195.
If we were to omit the item of under
valuation heavy balance would be
shown IN favor of this country; but, tax
ing everything into consideration, our
Indebtedness for merchandise is only
81, i000 600 larger than the amount which
had been paid in specie by August l. In
fact, the merchandise and specie accounts
nearly balanced at the opening of the
present month, and our merchandise ex-
ports for the last few weeks have been of
the record breaking kind. When the re-
ports for August come in it will be seen
that Uncle Samuel is on the winning side
by considerable majority in his COM
merciai accounts with the other nations
OF the world. It should be remarked here
that reserve exchange of $50 900, 600 was
held in New York on the Goth of last
March, but tits reckoned that such amount
is Cancelled in effect by the payment OF
quarterly interest and dividends due
abroad bout April l and July L
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
!. A TAXPAYERS MOVEMENT.

The recommendation of THE CALL that
the officials and the business men of San
Francisco should make con ncerted effort
before the State Board of Equalization to
prevent raise in the assessment of prop
erty in this County has been cordially
taken up. Men who represent some OF
the most important interests of the City
have indorsed the plan and it has now be-
comesirtually taxpayers movement
1t is not strange that the plan has re-
ceived such prompt support from fair
minded men. AS we ask justice from the
Equalzers we must do justice to them.
If We do them the wrong OF denouncing
them as enemies of San Francisco; if we
declare them to be actuated by desire to
cinch the taxpayers of the City; if we ac-
cuse them of an intention 10 impose
heavy taxes upon this County IN spite of
all facts and reasons, and in violation OF
their official oaths, we do them an injus-
tice without benefiting ourselves. 1t ill
surely be better to recognize the honesty
and good sense of the board and make
our appeal upon grounds that will have
weight with officials who respect their
oaths and are am bilious of serving the
State with fidelity and efficiency.
Arguments and not threats are needed
in a controversy of this kind, and fortu-
nateiy We have arguments of the most
convincing character based upon indis-
putable facts. Some of the business men
intervie wed by THE CALL on this subject t
have cited specific instances of property
assessed higher than its market valua-
tinp Roptu haua haap faliipu Il
while taxes and assessments have been
rising, until now the point has been
reached where the burden upon the
proper ty- holder has become well nigh in
toIerabe.
Strong as these arguments are they can
not present them selves to the Equaiizers.
They must be expressed to the board by
men who know the facts upon which they
are based and can make clear their bear
ing on every issue of the case that may
come up. 1t is, therefore, important that
the officials who are to represent the
County on this matter should be accom-
panied by a delegation of citizens who
can from their own experience give testi-
ynony to show to any skeptical mem Der
of the board the truth of the claim that
San Francisco is already assessed as high
in proportion to her wealth as any other
county in the State.
The issue is one which affects every tax
payer. 1t concerns the holder of property
of little value as we'll as the holders oil
estates valued at millions. If we succeed
in securing justice for San Francisco all
her people will be benefited by it to a
greater or less extent. The delegation
which represents before the board the
taxpayers of the City will be seeking not
private gain but the general good. They
will be engaged in the fulfillment of q
public duty and we have no reason to
doubt that the Equalizers will give them
a fair. full and impartial hearing on the
merits of their case
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
MORALITY VS.. INIQUITY.

General interest is manifested in the
case which will be heard in a San Fran
CISCO court on Saturday next to determine
virtually whether or not there is legal
remedy for the iniquities practiced in the
slave dens OF Chinatown.
The Christian missions have been per-
forming noble work in rescuing Chinese
girls from the clutch of the slavers. They
have created CONSERVATION among the
yellow-skinned dealers in human flesh
and blood. The knife, the branding-iron
and the lash have had fewer victims re-
cantly among the females of the Oriental
quarter. The fight inaugurated by the
Christian women has caused temporary
cessation of the wrongs and horrors which,
a short while ago, were part of the daily
history Of Chinatown.
But the Mongolians have by no means
concluded 10 surrender their slave-hold-
lngs, or to stop the barter and sale of
human beings for the future, and they
are resolved to resist all efforts to remove
the shackles from the limbs OF the un-
fortunates who are locked in the vile cells
of Chinatown-heId there as chattels, with
q rrice set on each head.
The slave traders and their following
have organized an association for the pur-
pose of doing battle in defense of their
accursed business. Assessments have
been levied and large fund realized, and
money will De freely used 10 defeat The
cause of humanity.
The good people OF the missions deserve
substantial support as we'll as praise in
their undertaking. The white families of
San Francisco should be thoroughly in
terested, for many white children have
been Iured to their moral destruction in
the oens which the breaking down OF the
slave system will do much to eradicate.
The Christian workers need financial as
sistance 10 carry on the war against the
powerful and corrupt Mongolian associa-
ton, and the good cause should not be
allowed to perish for lack of financial sus-
tenance. There is unusual excitement in
Chinatown concerning the test case above
referred to, viz: the trial OF Chinese
couple for forcibly keeping a minor in
their den. If conviction can be secured,
then vigorous prosecution will be made
in the matter OF all such crimes and mis-
demeanors as come within the knowledge
of the earnest and self-sacriicing people
of the American missions.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
FRANCE AND RUSSIA. .

The ovation accorded to the President of
the French Republic on the occasion of
his visit TO the Czar bears strong testimony
to the friendly feeling existing between
France and Russia. The dispatches in
form us that the popularity of the recep-
ton of Faure in st. Petersburg completely
eclipsed the welcome given to Emperor
William. There is no concealing the fact
that Russian sympathy leans to the
Gallo people, and ample evidence was
furnished of the sentiment of the French
when the Emperor and Empress of all the
RIssias were feted in Paris last October.
When the Kaiser became the guest Of
the Gar few weeks ago there were thun-
ders of artillery and a military pageant
and multitudes OF spectators; but the
people, it was noticeable, did not indulge
in such frantic accIamations to attest their
delight as they did when President Faure
stepped foot on Russian soil.
The cordial relations existing between
the Governments of Nicholas and Faure
have q support more powerful than mere
official compact would com prehend, for
those relations rest securely upon the
mutual respect entertained for each other
by the French and Russian peoples them
selves. If we consider the two nations as
allies it is plain to be seen that such ar
alliance must possess great potency when
unity of feeling among the peoples in
question is coupled with common cause
of those powers.
If any material changes are to be made
in the map of the Old World affecting the
general interests Of the nations it may be
set down that such combination as
France and Russia will not permit itself
to be shabbiiy treated when the day of map.
alteration comes. This Strengthening OF
The ties tnat bind the two nations to-
gether has big purpose in view, and
Russia and France will make a mighty
force in the game of politics or war.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
PRIVATE MUGS FOR EEER-
DRINKERS.
Washington Post.


The fad OF keeping private beer mugs or
stems at favorite restaurants around town is
the latest which has struck Washington. In
several of the German restaurants on the
avenue separate lockers are maintained by
the proprietors for the safe keeping of stems,
and collections Of a dozen or SO of mugs are
rapidly increasing in number. The idea is the
same as the maintenance OF shaving mugs at
the barber-shops. Many OF the private
s,einers," as the owners of the m ugs are called,
are Germans and steady beer-drinkers. The
mugs range in size from half pint to a quart,
and are of all shapes and descriptions. All the
stems are OF German manufacture, and some
with golden and silver trimmings are quite
expensive. One mug, which has Its pigeon
hole in restaurant not far from the Post
building, cost no less than $40, being made Of
the costlieEt materials and decorated in the
most artistic fashion. One OF the Teuionic
saloon-keepers on the avenue says the fad is
gaining hold on the fancy Of beer-drinkers
of Washington. The custom, he says, prevails
In every city and town in Germany, where not
only Individual stems are maintained but
sfamily" mugs as we'll.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
UNCLE SAM PAYS HIS DEBTS.

Notwithstanding the vast amount of
i'm ports recorded for the first six months
of the year, consisting very largely of
products brought here in anticipat ion of
new duties, it is now quite certain that
we shall have q balance of trade in our
favor before the present month ends. While
the imports were very heavy between jan
uary and July, the exports OF the United
States were not far behind them in value,
and now since the boom in cereals has
started in, our shipments to foreign coun-
tries will very soon even up our accounts
with them.
According to the report of foreign COM
merce for last month, the merchandise
exports exceeded i'm ports in July by about
SIT, 700. 600. This made remarka BILE
change in the complexion of things, so far
as our commercial indebtedness is con-
cerned.
In the latter part of the month OF March
the anticipatory imports began, although
the exports for March exceeded the i'm
ports to large extent. For eighteen con-
secutive months previous to that time
there was an excess of exports, and this
country was far ahead on exchange.
We have heard so much about the
abnormal imports of the five months from
March to July, and so little attention has
been paid to the subject of exports during
the same period, that the figures will be
surpriss to readers in general. The I'M
ports from March to July, inclusive, were
little less than 1885, 600, o0O while the
exports amounted to over $3s7 600, 600, a
difference of about $s,500,0O on the side
OF the imports
OF course the figures above given are
official, and good authorities estimate an
undervaluation on dutiable goods aver
aging 20 per cent. Now the value OF
dutiable i'm ports from March to July, in
elusive, was Sl96. 705, GIG, and the actual
Indebtedness 10 be paid for goods i'm
ported was, therefore. about $50, 800. 900
more than the declared value. This
amount added to the excess Of imports on
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
PERSONAL.
tie of Dixon is at the Russ.

S. G. Little of Dixon is at the Russ.
Dr. H. G. Bent of San Jose is at the Grand.
DR.. S. B. Gordon OF Gonzales is at the
Grand.
Captain william W. Gray of Msrced is at the
Grand.
R. II. Wiley, an attorney of Monterey, is at
the Grand.
J. E. Rhodes, Denver banker, is registered
at the Palace.
H. NJ. Alexander, a merchant of Sacramento.
is at the Lick.
Thomas Concannon OF Livsrmore Ii at the
Cosmopolitan.
DR.. Frank L. Day of Providence, R. l., is
guest at the Palace.
Isaac Copeland, a mining man OF Angels
Camp, is at the Lick.
H. Guernsey, a cattleman OF Golconda, New,
is guest at The Lick.
William C. Clapton, an attorney Of New York
City, is at the Palace.
]. F. Devendorf real estate dealer of San
Jose, is at the Grand.
Sheriff s. D. Ballou of San Luis Obispo is
staying at the Grand.
]. NJ. Cremin, assistant postmaster at Marys-
vile, is at the Grand.
Nat Stewart of Lompoc, Santa Barbara
County, is at the Lick
Charles NJ. Noyes of Fresno is registered at
the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Colonel ]. NJ. Moorhead, the Santa Clara
capitalist, is at the Palace.
DR.. ]. d. Davidson OF Fresno is among the
late arrivals at the Occidental.
Miss Emma Driscoll of Los Angeles IS stop
ping a: the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Prison Warden Charles Aull of Folsom Is one
OF the late arrivals at the Grand.
Randolph Bolles and Mrs. NJ. E. Bolles of
Paris are late arrivals at the Palsce.
George A. King and Archibald King of
Washington. d. c.. are at the Palace.
J. A. Barham of Santa Rosa is at the Occi.
dental accompanied by Ed c. Barham.
Superior Judge E. "A. Bridgford of Sacra-
mento arrived last night at the Grand
Mrs. R. G. Steele of Merced is down on a visit
and is a guest at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
A. Duvail, owner of large winery and vine
yard at Livermore, is registered at the Grand.
Charles KeIlus left last night for the East to
complete his purchases of fail and winter
stock.
Professor Allardice, head of the department.
of mathematics at Stan ford, is at the Cali
fornia.
Sinclair Tallaiferro, United States District
Attorney for the EAster m District of Texas, is
in town.
j. A. Broughton, q Modesto merchant, is at
the Lick with his family to obtain respite
from the hot weather at home.
II. q. Osborne, the Los Angeles journalist
returned yesterday from the Trinity County
mines and registered n t the Palace.
J. S. Williams of Paris, Tex United Sta tes
Marshal at Calves ton for the Eastern District
of Texas, is at the Palace with his wife.
u
bara newspaper man-proprietor, editor and
managers in the City on visit 10 his
nephew, H. W. Lake, general manager OF the
Baldwin Hotel business Mr.. Tebbelis is now
business manager of the News, one OF Santa
Barbara's two evening journals
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
GLOBE SIGHTS.
Atchison Globe.


frown is a mild way OF kicking.
If you must be liar be good one.
man who laughs at his own joke usually
tells poor story.
Some people get the swelled head lust be.
cause they live in big town.
Ii you have taken proper care OF the past the
present will be found all right.
Our idea OF an unusual man is one who
reads the Sunday morning sermons in Monday
mornings newspapers.
Find man who Is competent and willing IN
work and notice the worthless people hanging
onto his skirts.
Every man is secretly proud If his ard is
stiff and hard to cut; he believes stiff beard
means more of man.
We have noticed that where you meet one
man who complains that he is alone in the
world and lonesome you meet ninety who are
bowling about their kin.
Our idea of good luck is to have country
people think SO much of you that they come
in tor you on Sunday. take you out to Sunday
dinner, and bring you back again.
The ordinary dressmaker is so averse to
making clothes comfortable that when a
woman does want a dress In which she can
draw long breath she has to pad herself dur-
ing the fitting process, taking the padding out
When the gown is completed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
SONGS OF THE RIVAL KLON-
DIKERS.

Up In a balloon, boys, up in balloon,
Tha' s the way TO get there easily and soon.
Up in a balloon boys, over snow and ice,
To the distant gold mines-oh, won't that be nice
Up in a talloon boys, sailing through the breeze;
Let the boys who walk IL starye 10 death and
freeze.
UP In a balloon, boys. whoop, hurrah. hoorayI
Every body getting wealthy in a day.
Down from that balloon, boys, like a falling star:
Just little grease spot, that Is all you are
Up in balloon, boys may be very fine
Thank you, sir no falling from the clouds In min
-llevelaad Leader.