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Mower County transcript., 1898-06-22
for having blown'o out the gas at the
sound OF TAPS

s,A sAOA - - 0vluk sUlOWHsOub L0e gas at the
sound Of taps. =
Last week was genuine Cuban
weather and ought to accustom the
men to the climate they are likely to
meet u they ever get to that island
Inc rain comes down 10 sheets when
II gets under action and keeps coming
until 1t is over in as businesslike a
manner ma as can be imagined. The
only fault that can be found with
these rains is that they do not bring
much relief from the heat. AS soon
as the sun breaks out again damp,
muggy atmosphere is .engendered,
which makes the least exertion labo-
rious and creates, for the time being
at least, a sensation OF utter disgust
with everything.
In a few days we will be fully
equipped, each man having one can
vas coat, one pair canvas pants, one
blue coat, two pairs blue trousers,
three pairs socks, two suits under
wear, two blue over-shirt, two pairs
shoes, one pair canvas leggings, one
campaign hat, besides belt, bayonet
and scabbard, gun, haversack, KNAPP
sack, canteen, one wOOlen blanket.
One-half shelter tent, one rubber
blanket, etc. OF course we are not
expected to carry all Of this. / be-
lieve sixty.five pounds beside our
guns, which weigh nine and a half
pounds more, is all we carry, but you
may be sure this Is no small load on a
dusty march. -,
The commanding officer will here.
after inspect the regiment as to eOuin-
ment, arms and company records
every Saturday. He proposes to make
q thorough inspection each week,
and no other duty will be done on the
day by the regiment. The work of
arm1ng and equipping the command
goes forward slowly on account of
delays at corps headquarters, but it
is now nearing completion.
Mower County transcript., 1898-06-22
HAVE YOU A PIAZZA?
With . Little Furnishing It Can he Mads
an Ideal Summer Retreat.

With . Little Furnishing It Can BE Mads
an Ideal Summer Retreat.
While few chairs are the only neces-.
sary pieces Of furniture for the comfortable
disposal of the several members of the
family, 1t is oftentimes pleasure to con-
vert the piazza or portion of it into
convenient lounging and reading room.
II Will be very simple matter to arrange
the few odd pieces Of furniture necessary
70 bring about the change. A few chairs,
. table, divan, hammock and some stools,
rug and some large plants in jardinieres,
II tastefully arranged, will work q won
derfu change in the appearance of any
piazza, and II the sun should shine on any
part sufficient to annoy the occupants 8
few large bamboo screens can be fastened
In place to shade 1t nicely and protect ones
eyes from the unpleasant top light
When old furniture is to be renovated
Tor this purpose, it should be well fastened
together with screws to insure the strength
and safety necessary. Then, having been
sandpapered to remove rough places and
Did varnish, two or three successive thin
eoats Of some desirable colored paint can
be applied until the appearance is salts
factory. Upholstered seats or backs that
are pretty well worn can be recovered
with denim or other serviceSble and strong
material and fastened in tlace with up
holstery tacks with large oval heads.
II the old furniture that is found in the
Ittic or cellar should not be available for
piazza use, 1t is possible to make some
very good pieces from some boxes, boards
and little upholstery goods. Furniture
of this description will be found very serv-
iceable on piazza, as it needs little or
no care, and, if somewhat abused, regret
will not follow, as in the abuse of better
grade that has been purchased Awnings
about the upper part of piazza are often
times necessity to keep the sunlight of
and consequently keep it cool, and in any
event they prove a satisfactory shield to
the eyes from the light above. Where they
are used the mild and subdued underlight
that prevails is soft and pleasing, particu-
larly if a buff or straw colored canvas is
employed.-J. Harry Adams in Womans
Home Companion Fol. June.
Mower County transcript., 1898-06-22
ONE RED ROSE RENTAL.
A Single Flower Pays the Rent of the Site
of q Pennsylvania Church.

Single Flower Pays the Rent of the Site
of q Pennsylvania Church.
On the second Sunday of each June there
is paid to the oldest lineal descendant of
the founder of Mannheim, Baron Henry.
William Stiegel, the annual rent for the
plot of ground given by him more than a
century and quarter ago for the building
of church. This rent, this yearly trib-
ute, is one red rose, and it is the payment
of this flower to the heir of baron that
forms the occasion of the beautiful and
novel celebration, the feast of roses,
at Mannheim, Pa The day preceding the
formal ceremonies is observed as a general
holiday, devoted to festivities and amuse-
ments and to welcoming the heir. The
town is early filled with people from the
surrounding country, and by the time set
for the coming of the distinguished guest
the streets are thronged with an expectant
multitude. AS the train draws into the
station the laundering boom of cannon
announces it's arrival, and in few mo-
ments the honored descendantof the baron
appears in an open carriage preceded by q
band of music. 1 -
Accompanied with appropriate religious
exercises, with music and addresses, the
simple yet beautiful and touching cere-
mony of paying the rent is performed in
the church on the following day. Every
space, every nook within the church, is
filed with luxuriant mass of red roses,
and through the open windows peep the
blossoms of the rose vines that climb and
cluster on the outside wall In the name
and in behalf of the congregation the min
lister takes from its silver chalice the rose
that has been specially selected for the
purpose because of its transcendent beauty
and fragrance and presents it to the. heir
Of Baron Stiegel in discharge of the obli-
CATION required by the deed. The recipient
takes the rose and in few remarks &C.
knowledges the payment of the debt
Clifford Howard in Ladies' Home Journal
For June
Mower County transcript., 1898-06-22
OUR COUNTRY AND CUBA.
Presidents Who Have Favored Annexing
the Island.

the Island.
Looking back over the century, we see
how often Cuba has been a source of irri-
tation, anxiety and danger. Military,
commercial, economic, ethical and polit-
ical reasons have combined to compel the
United States to concern itself with the
neighboring island. Nevertheless from
1895 to 1895 there were but two cases Of
direct interference with the destinies of
Cuba-by President John Quincy Adams
in 1926 and by President Grant in 1876.
We saw the Spanish empire break up
without stirring for Cuba; we saw flibus-
ters in 1S49-51, in 1854, in 1S6S-7S, in
15S4-5, and the administration never gave
them aid or comfort In 1854 and 1873
there came excuses for war, and they were
not claimed. Among the advocates of the
annexation of Cuba have been Presidents
jefferson, Monroe, John Quincy Adams,
Jackson, Polk, Fillmore, Pierce and Buch
anan, and it was not annexed
Reviewing the whole period, it seems
historical truth that, SO far from the Gu
ban policy Of the United States having
been one Of aggression, few nations have
shown more good temper toward trou-
blesome neighbor, moro patience with
diplomatic relays or more self restraint
over coveted possession. Even slavery,
though it could prevent, could not procure
annexation. The Cuban controversy has
not been sought by the United States. It
arises out Of the geographical and political
conditions Of America As the French
orator said in 1898: ST do not accuse the
king; do not accuse the nation; do not
accuse the people. I accuse the situa-
ton. - Professor Albert Bushnell Hart in
Harper's Magazine For June.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Big reductions in Towels this
week at N. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co.
G. B. Corsets, the best in he mar
ket, for sale only at l.. B. K-rr's,
Queen Street.
Persons requiring tombstones
should apply to Fred. Harrison who
has a choice lot Of new designs on
view.
Scotland is famed for its fine
whiskeys, and the best brands of it
are obtainable at the Pacific Saloon.
Ask for Andrew Ushers o. V. G..
For good and clean shave, also
up to-date hair cutting, call and see
Charley Molteno at the European
Barber Shop, on Merchant street.
Major Hawkins of the Royal"
wishes it to be known that Pabst
Bohemian has superseded the fam
Gus draught OF Doppelbrau. The
latter in bottle is an excellent tonic
at %.
For straight and soft merry bever-
ages one should call at the Cosmo.
politan Saloon, where the finest of
Pabst Milwaukee and bottled goods
are served by George Cavanaugh.
The favorite beverage of the no.
hility is Andrew Usher's whisky and
Schweppe's famous soda. The Royal
Annex, always up to date, is now
responding to the frequent calls for
"U. 81 S"
The most beautiful display OF
Millinery ever seen in the world is
to be found at l.. B. Kerr's Queen
street; those who have not yet order.
ed their Easter Hats would do we'll
to call and inspect them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27

map showing some, were referred to
the Committee on Public Lands 10
whose hands Rep. Robertson's con-
current resolution had been left.
Rep. Robertson propounded the
following to the Acting Minister
OF the Interior:
l. "Please state whether the Gov.
eminent has requested the Hawai-.
ian Commercial g. Sugar Co. to
cease work upon it's wharf now ia
course OF erection at Kahului, and
if 80, why has such request been
made?
2. "Doss the Govsrnm ent claim
to own all lands below high tide
mark throughout the countryl
3. docs the title OF the Hawai-
ian Commercial & Sugar Co. in the
land upon which it is erecting a
wharf, differ, in its nature, from the
title OF the Youman's estate in the
land in the nsighborhood OF the
limekiln point, and now being filed
iu'
4. HAS the Govern ment at any
time heretofore interfered with, or
objected to the erection of wharves
or landings by private psrtiss7
5. "Does the Government now
object to the maintenance OF any
wharf or landing heretofore erected
by private parties, other than the
wharf of the Hawaiian Commercial
& Sugar Coz II 80, upon what
grounds, and what action does the
Government intend to take with
reference to the matteri"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27

The price of thing is generally
what it is worth, competition
regulates that. The higher the price,
the better the quality as rule; but
price doesn't always guarantee
quality, the reputation OF the seller
nnunfa
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27

There's great responsibility selling
groceries.
Life and health depend on good
nutritious food.
That's the kind we sell.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27
oheerily, Obi The Anchors Weighed

Two OF the most popular men in
town have been installed in the re-
nowned Anchor Saloon. Mr.. Car
Isle has taken the managerial helm
as captain, and Charley Andre va
has shipped as first mate. With
such crew the wants OF every pas
senger will be carefully aud pro-
perly attended to, and only the very
best class of refreshments will be
served to them in the most affable
and cordial manner.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27
Succeeds Itself.

Last year Seattle "Bock" Beer was
waited for and sought after by the
masses and pronounced the best
Book ever shipped to Honolulu.
This year this popular brew is
better than ever and in anticipation
Of a larger demand than ever before
the Criterion Saloon has laid in a
large supply.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27
Extracts fr0si our
Recent Catalogue

Our best efforts have been ex-
pended for nearly quarter century
in making desirable connections for
the purchase OF high class foods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27

Now is the time OF year 10 en-
tertain-thats when you need us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27

Some one said 81 never come into
your store without feeling that
l would like to buy it out"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-04-27

Refined folks use refined foods;
that's the kind we sell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
A NeVer=QIe.

The "life-timc" of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup will never draw &c q close.
When mother once uses it, she con-
tinues It's use right along ; because, she
found, for curing cough, cold, Group and
whooping-cough DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
unequalled by any other similar med
icine. II have used DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, for ten or fifteen years in the
family, for coughs and throat troubles
caused by colds, and have found AZ
superior article" Mrs. D. T. Clarke,
1863 Congress St., Cleveland, o. Dr
Bulls Cough Syrup can be had every
where for 25 cents. Dealers will SAY
they have something else 'just as
good or better" because they want To
make more profit. Don't be 'takcIl
m" Dr.Rull's Cough Syrupis the bcst.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
VIRGINIA COLLEGE, ROANOKE,
VIRGINIA

The Virginia College for Young Ladies,
located i'll the beautiful city of Roanoke,
Virginia, is one of the foremost institu-
tons of learning in the South Its man,
nlhcent now buildings with all modern
improvements, on Il campus of ten acres,
anna gorgeous mountain scenery in the
Valley of Virginia, famed for health; its
ample course of study, European Amcri-
can teachers, make the Virginia Col
lcgc for Young Ladies one of the most
attractive and beautiful colleges in the
South. 1t is attended by pupils repre-
senting twenty-five States. Opens Sep
tcmher s, 1898. For descriptive catalo-
que address Matte L. Harris, Roanoke,
Virginia.
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$152,599.96


Or on former tax valua-
ton Of Sj.40S.9 $500. ;. .2.75 per cent
On tax valuation of 1852,
iio.OU .-.Ul per cent
On cost of road, S1O,SO2,
ZfZOU Iii per cent
On cost of reproduction,
S9G36, 10000 -. .... .1.5S per cent
On cost of road with New
bern Branch, S13, $780,
1880 ...... ......... 11o per cent
Now i ask you, gentlemen, is it possi-
bic that railroad will not be allowed
to make this earning on it's domestic
business? That it will not be permitted
to make 3.17 per cent on your old tax
valuation per cent. on your pres
ent assessment! That on the cost of the
road it cannot earn 1.92 per cent. or on
the basis of the quarterly report 221
per cent. That after deducting due
proportion of fixed charges, it can not
make 1.59 per cent. on its tax valua-
tion-1.11 per cent. on its cost % per
cent on its cost of reproduction? Is it
possible to believe in the light
of the Nebraska decision that
nine just men on the bench
of the United States Supreme
court will ever permit such a doctrine to
prevail?The State allows 6 per cent for
the use Of money? Cannot the road make
two per cent on its domestic business
without cavil? What incentive is
there for economical management and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO
WITH THAT BOY OF YOURS?

The Catalogue Of Oak Ridge Institute
will help you to answer this question in
Il most satisfactory manner. Professors
Holt discuss the question at length, in
the light of their % years experience.
Write them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
Business Notices.
ATLANTIC HOTEL
RATES.
SPECIAL

The special reduced rates during Au-
gust of 50 per day or $1,000 per week
for adults; children under 10 years and
nurses half rates; children under
years free, made by Pcttyjohn Bros, OF
the famous Atlantic Hotel, Morehcad
City. y. c.. will no doubt be the cause
of that most popular resort, entertain
ing more guests this season than ever
before i'll its history. Special monthly
rates upon application.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30

Good Photograph Gallery for rent
good opening for good photographer
Apply to r. II. LEONARD. Mt Airy
n. G.. 7-30-2t
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Nature has demonstrated that only the
fit survive. Our thirty years of sue
cessful business prove that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
is a survival Of the fittest.
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WANTED.

A competent young man as Drug
gist. Apply to Drs. W. \. and J. &.
Blount, Washington, \. G. T-30-6t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30

Goose Grease Liniment sold and
guaranteed by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-30
THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS.

The order TO the Southern Express
Company to show cause why it should
not pay the penalty for overcharges was
next called Mr. +. III. Busbee asked for
a continuance on account of the absence
of Mr. Fleming DuBignon. Chairman
Caldwell said "Mr. DuBignon never
has been here
Mr. Busbce- eyes, he was here on the
free pass natter
Chairman Caldwell-"Perhap that
would bring him. Has the company NJ
local counselT'
Mr.. Busbee, with a smile-"A very in
efficient attorney"
Mr. Bushee then read the affidavit OF
Mr. c. l.. Loops denying nowledge of any
overcharge.
Captain w. H. Day read letter from
Hon Leigh X. Watts. chief counsel Of
the Seaboard, asking if the Commission
desired the names of attorneys and en-
nloyees in all the States or only in North
Carolina. The reply was only those re
Continued on Sixth Page)
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port Of 1S97-the year ending June 31st,
1897:
Gross earnings from opera
OF which domestic business
furnishes .32S or. .......S GA ,93S.S1
Expenses of operation
were $1,OSS, S40.0S of
which .32S is. ....... 1857, 1884
Plus 10 per cent. addi-
tional cost of domestic
business .......... 35713.9S
$ 80, S53.S2
S ODD ,OS5.O5
Less .32S of taxes. ......S 14,31o.2o
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ROYSTER'S CANDY
on so firm a basis of public confidence.
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12O,64O.91


49S.955.00 ............ .2.19 per cent.
Or on tax valua ton of 81
5S2, 1920 .............1 80 per cent.
On cost of road S10S02,-
2iZ.UU IL per cent
On cost of reproduction So
OoO,OUu.OO 20 per cent.
My second statement is based on The
quarterly report for January, February
and March, 1898. called for by the Com
mission. 1t can hardly be contcnded that
the same increase will hold during the
entire year, dull months and all, but let
us assume that it will. 1t is from this
report that L get the ratios used in the
former statement, the old account not
containing the discrimination between
interstate and domestic business Mr.
Roach. the auditor, expressly testified
that 70 per cent. of mail, express and
miscellaneous matter was Il fair proper
ton to credit to domestic business.
and l SO make the calculation. The
accounts have not separated these items
on the line of Interstate and intra
State.
Thus we have:
QUARTERLY REPORT OF 1898.
Total earnings. ....... $3.50, 1870. 81
Total operating expenses. not
including taxes. ... 81 So. 9J
Excess of earnings. 24I 5S3. sc
Interstate freight. Us. 100 OF
Domestic freight ...... 110.597 So
Total. ..... ...... 1868. BOG. Sc
Interstate passenger. ......S S2,717T3
Domestic passenger 561S41J
Iotai -. ......... .SloS,3OZ.I rs
i1Al'ress ........ ...S 1o,b5S.oI
VAN .......... ....... - ,4o3.aS
miscellaneous -. 1900. S.13S.35
Total .......... ........S 81 ,230.47
PERCENTAGE OF DOMESTIC
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER
Interstate freight SOS. 709.01
Interstate passenger ...... S2,717.73
Total ...... 1880. S3341 ,426.14
Domestic freight .S110,597.S5
Domestic pas
senger $50. 56,1s4.7 -S166, 7S2. 80
IDtitl .sN.bbS, 30
That is Domestic Freight and Pas
senger earnings are .32S of the whole
excluding mail, express and mlscellanc
GUS from both sides Of the account
Now apportion mail. express and mis-
ccllaneous on ratio of 20 per cent to
domestic business. and we have:
Total supra. .SoOS, 2UJ..5
laneous ......... !1.2"O4-
Grand Total. 49,. $50. $3.50 1871
Domestic freight and pas
Sengef SIOD. iS-OU
Add 20 per cent mail, eS-
press and miscellaneous. ;. 10.2i60G
Four times this for whole year III, O2S. 6S
ls.... ........ .......... sos, III ~
Deduct .32S of operating expenses
($1.247, 1880 $4o9 18Th
Plus 10 per cent. 40,91547-- 450,07021
$25S,O4451
Less .32S of taxes. ........$ 1S,315.66
-
$239, TBS. So
Which is in former tax
valuation of IS, 49S, 800. 90 .436 per cent
On tax valuation of
SI,JS2, 1900 D. 16 per cent.
On cost of road S1O,-
S02, 24200 .......... .221 per cent
On cost OF reproduction,
S9,636, 100000 -. .2.4S per cent.
On cost of road. including
Newbern Branch, S13,
100. 1880 49,. ....... ISL per cent.
Now deduct .32S of fixed
charges and we have. -. $3.50, 72S.S5
S7,12S.S9
$152, 1896
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1t is not chance, but merit, that la
placed
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s 2O7.769.SO


Which is on the tax valua-
ton of SJ.I9S.9j5. 90. :. .3.T7 per cent.
On tax valuation of ST.
5S2, 1920 .............2 .73 per cent.
On cost of road $10,S02,-
2l2.00 80 per cent.
On cost of reproduction
S9,636, 10000 .......... -. Is per cent.
Now deduct .32S of fixed
charges and we have. ...S POI, 1880
$ S7.12SS9
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WANTED.

Hustlers making big money, either sex.
"The First Fallen Hero" life of Ensign
Baglcy, first American officer to fall in
the war with Spain. Beautifully illus
trated. Sells at sight Send 25c. for
sample copy and particulars.
Sam w. Bowman, Publisher,
Norfolk, Va.
Agents wanted everywhere.
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s.... ....... sos, i u
Deduct .32S of operating expenses
81 PIT .423.Sm $4O9,154.74
Plus 10 per cent. 40,915.47-- 450,070.21
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s 222,0S5.05
IS 11,31D.2J
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That is Domestic Freight and Pas
senGer earnings are .32S of the whole
excluding mail, express and mlscellanc
GUS from both sides Of the account.
Now apportion mail. express and mis-
cellaneous on ratio of 20 per cent. to
domestic business. and we have:
Total supra. -. ...... sos, 209.3
Mail, express and miscel
laneous ...... ... n 30. T.