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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
FEARS DISPELLED.
No Longer Dram of Gold TO Pay for
Excessive Imports.

mo Longer a Dram OF Gold to Fay Tor
Excessive Imports.
January was the fifth successive month
In which merchandise exports were over
500, 900, 900, and the sixth In which ex-
ports were more than double imports. The
exports were $l0S, 4s9, 455. and excess of
exports over imports was $57, $50, $40. Net
imports of gold were SO, 762, 427, large
part from Australia by way Of San Fran.
cisco. Net exports of silver fell to g., TTssS5,-
$40, so that Europe practically paid only
50, goo, 900 out of an indebtedness of nearly
$4,000, 900 for the month. An entire
years interest on all debt abroad might
have been paid from the remainder, though
In fact much of it was forwarded in Deem
Der, and the January balance was largely
left on interest abroad, because drawing
more interest there than 1t could earn here.
For those who insist that no safety or
prosperity can be secured by change Of
tariff or can come without currency recon-
strpctioD, these figures are highly instruc-
tive. OF course they do not determine that
currency changes may not be highly desira-
BILE in order to provide against future emer-
gencies, but they prove that fear of the I'M
soundness of the currency instantly begins
to pass away with return to national pol
icy of protection; that the main cause of APP
prehensiOn, drain of gold to pay for ex-
cessive imports, is at once removed; that
the swift revival of home industries enables
the country to take in instead of sending
out the precious metal and to lend in
stead of borrowing by the hundred
millions, and that Europe becomes
not master of but tributary to the
United States whenever this nation main.
tains its industrial independence. In the
| light of these facts, so impressiyely demon
| strated by the events of only eleven months
| questions regarding the currency can be ap'
preached without frantic exaggerations or
false ideas of their bearing upon the ma.
] TONS welfare. New York Tribune.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
BY WASHINGTON GARDNER,
Secretary of State.

Insurance Commissioner Campbell is
authority for the following information con-
earning the general measure that the gov
ernor will seek to have passed:
1.-The governors BILL" said Mr.. Campbell
last night, provides for the creation of a
state board of assessors who will appraise
the value of the taxable property of all rail-
road, telegraph, telephone and express COM
poratiOns in the state, and levy tax exact
ly in proportion to the average taxes LEVIED
on other property. If railroad taxes are
now too high, they will be lowered under
this bill. If they are too low, they will be
raised. In other words, the bill does not
fix the rate the railroads shall pay. 1t says
nothing about the rate, but 1t simply pro-
vides for fair valuation and an assessment
on an exact par with what other property
owners pay. The average ratio of taxes on
valuation on other property throughout the
state is easily obtainable from the records
of the state and of the counties.
ut Is we'll known that was opposed to
special session, but after having read this
bill must say 1t puts very different light
on the matter. l do not see how any fair
minded man can refuse to vote for the meas
ure. Nothing but powerful railroad lobby
can'pOssibly prevent its passage, because 1t is
so eminently fair and so obviously asks moth
ing but what is just. Who can successfully
urge that the railroads should not pay as
much taxes as other people? l believe it
will be passed, although suppose there
will be great fight made against 1t.
1.-THE bill, as understand it, is patterned
largely after the railroad tax laws of Indi-
ana. In that state they have 1,400 less
miles of railroad than in Michigan, and they
receive about so, 800, 900 in taxes, where we
receive only about $500 900. The governor
and his advisers have been working long
time, believe, in framing the measure, SO
that it will be very carefully prepared. 1t
is bulky document, and cannot tell you
the details of 1t because do not remember
them"
The bill provides that all the money col.
lected from the corporations mentioned
shall go into the public school fund of the
state, so that the whole people shall receive
the benefit, and not any particular locality.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
Best of All.

To cleanse the system In a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the Spring
time comes. use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup Of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only, and for sale by all druggists, at so
cents per bottle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada f.
Hart, of GrOtOn, s. ID. WAS taken with a
bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough
set in and finally terminated IN COnsump-
ton. Four Doctors gave me up, saying l
conld live but short time. / gave myself
up to my Savior, determined if could not
stay with my friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get Dr. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. gave
it trial, took In all eight bottles. 1t has
cured me, and thank God L am saved and
now well and healthy woman" Trial
bottles free at Will K. Collins and j. s..
Haggart's drug store. Regular size SO cents
and 81. 90. Guaranteed or price refund ed.
Salesman Wanted-We make no extravs-
giant offers, but want good reliable man to
sell our Tiger brands, Indicating Oils and
Greases on liberal business proposition.
HOWARD OIL Il GREASE Co.
Cleveland, Ohio
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
EDMUND o. DEWEY, EDITOR.
TEN PAGES.
OWOSSO, FRIDAY, MARCH IL, 1898.
Republican Caucuses.
RUSH.

The republicans and those who believe in the
principles of that party are asked to meet in
caucus at the town hall, Henderson, Saturday,
March Goth, 1898, at D. m, TO nominate candi
dates for the several township offices to be
voted for at the coming township election.
Also to transact such other business as may
properly come before the caucus.
BY ORDER OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11

they're 4-ply, and all these
qualities, for 1oc, because
we're hustlers and want your
trade.
DAVIS DRY GOODS Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
w. f. HALL,
". M. WHITE.
CITY CONVENTION.

The republicans of the city of Owosso will as
semble In convention at the city hall, on Thurs.
day evening, March oath, 1898, at o'clock, stand
ard time, to nominate candidates for city Of
fcers, and to transact such other business as
may properly come before the convention The
several wards are entitled to the following
number OF delegates: First ward, 10; second,
IL; third, 8; fourth, 10; fifth, TO-
BY order Of the City Committee.
EDMUND o. DEWEY,
OTTO L. SPRAGUE, Chairman.
Secretary
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
Special Session of the Legislature.

The long looked for aud much talked
about special session of the legislature is
now a fact, Gov Pngree having issued call
Tuesday afternoon, as follows:
Commonwealth of Michigan,
Executive Office, Lansing.
Proclamation Conyening Extra Session OF
the Legislature:
To All Whom 1t May Concern, Greet
ing-By section six of article five of the
constitution of the state of Michigan 1t is
provided that the governor shall take care
that the laws are faithfully executed.
By section seven of the same article he is
given the power to convene the legislature
on extraordinary occasions.
BY section eleven of article fourteen 1t is
made the duty of the legislature to provide
an uniform rule of taxation.
BY section twelve of the same article ''All
assessments hereafter authorized shall be
ON property at its cash value" These pro-
visions have been part of the fundamental
law of this state since 1850.
In violation of the spirit, If not the letter
of these provisions of this constitution, laws
have been passed from time to time, by
which railroad companies, express cOmpa-
MES, telegraph and telephone companies.
now owning, according to their sworn re-
turns, at least one-thlrd of the property OF
the state, are required to pay only about
one twenty sixth of the taxes levied for
state, county and municipal. purposes, leav-
ing their just proportion of supporting our
schools, asylums and other public insti-
tutiOns, and defraying the public expense,
to fall upon the farmers, lab0rers, manu-
facturers and other property owners of the
state.
Taxation has, In many parts of the state,
become in the nature of cOntiscatiOn, the
amount levied being greater than the
property taxed can be made to produce.
regard the situation as extraordinary
and one that demands an immediate RENE
dy, which can only be given by the legisla'
ture.
1t is the duty of.the governor under his
oath of office, to see that the constitution OF
the state is obeyed, and the laws faithfully
executed, and to submit to the Legislature,
from time to time, his views, upon the ex'
listing mischiefs so that remedy can be
provided.
In obedience to this duty hereby Cal
the legislature of the state to meet in extra
ordinary session, on Tuesday, the 22d day
of March, 1898, at noon of that day, to con
slider the question of the taxation of railroad
companies. express companies, telegraph
and telephone companies, and such othe
matter as shall be submitted by special mes
sage.
Given under my hand and seal this Stl
| day of March, A. ID. 1898.
III. s. PINGREE,
| Governor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11
For $685..

We do not intend TO make any
promises of an unusual character
for the new year. To use a homely
expression, "We are still doing
business at the old stand, and pro
pose this year to continue along
the lines followed in the past.
In our prescription department
we assure careful and prompt SER
vice.
In our sundry department we
carry almost every approved aid
for the convenience of the nurse or
the comfort of the patient.
In patent medicines we carry al
most every remedy known.
We would be pleased to serve ,ou.
Will E. Collins & Co.,
DRUG MEN,
l15 North Washington St.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-11

Gov. Pingree has designated March goth
as Arbor Day. SIS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30
AFTERNOON SESSION.

This session opened with a discussion
of the best way of collecting accounts
by Principal Holland Thompson. This
is largely a matter of management. Peo-
pie will pay if the matter is properly pre-
sented. The Importance of good print
ing and paper is greater than is usually
supposed. Be prompt in presentation of
bills. A fiat rate is desirable. with no
deductions for number. Mr. Thompson
has been wonderfully successful since
the beginning of his experience.
Mr.. II. III. Wright of Oak Ridge, fol
lowed with a paper on ''Football as a
School Game" warmly defending the
cause of this much-abused game. Mr..
Wright's paper was well-written and
well presented.
General discussion of the educational
outlook followed by DIR. II. FL. Lewis.
of Kinston; Mr.. +. p. Hobgood, of Ok
ford; Capt. G. II. Siler, Of Osgood; DR..
James Dinwiddie, Principal J. G. Hor-
ner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30
FEARED ATTACK ON JAIL.
Guarded Last Night by Armed Men and
Officers.

A report was circulated yesterday that
u band of 200 men was being formed
at Selma for the purpose of coming to
Raleigh and taking the negro murderer
Tom Smith from jail and hanging him.
Fearing that there might be some
ground for the report Sheriff Page made
application for permission to send Smith
to the penitentiary but up to last night
he had not been able 10 obtain his wish,
and the negro spent the night in jail.
About dark wild rumors of all sorts
sprang up on account Of the presence
of half dozen Johnston county people
in the city, and to be on the safe side
the sheriff asked Mayor Powell to give
him extra police protection during the
night.
Mayor Powell put on duty half dozen
extra policemen. heavily armed. and
they were stationed in the jail and court
house. But nobody came and the night
was spent as quietly as any night could
be.
There are now five murderers, all of
them negroes, in Wake county jail, as
follows:
Jim Booker, who killed Mahaley White
in August. 1896 at Method, del berately
blowing her head off with a shot gun
He will be hanged January 18th. Book
err is a coal black negro, very slender,
and apparently about 80 years cd. He
has been very troublesome in jail
Alexander Allen. the negro who is
charged with the murder of his wife on
Friday night before Christmas. He is
about forty years old. lie spends most
of his time on Il cot and seldom has
anything to say.
Alonzo Hinton charged with murder
ing another negro, named Mial. This
killing occurred in Marks Creek town
ship and the murderer struck the deceas-
ed with large club Mial never spoke
after the blow was inflicted. Hinton
is apparently about % years old
Phone Ryan, a negro, brought here
from Castor county to prevent his being
lynched. Ryan killed a white man, stab
bling him to death win long blade
knife, or dagger.
Tom Smith, the negro who killed a
white man, Chas. Cawthorne. this week
in Johnston. He is apparently about 2S.
He is badly frightened. He used Il
butcher knife to commit his crime.
A white man named Moore, now a
convict in the penitentiary will, at the
next term of court, be tried for the
murder of n guard named Shaw at the
convict camp on the Raleigh and Cape
Fear Railroad. Moore is from Robson
county and had less than a year TO
serve. He was Il trusty, and when he
made his escape he was pursued by
blood hounds and several guards When
the pursuers drew near Moore raised a
breech loader, which he had stolen,
when he ecaped, and fired, killing n
guard named Shaw intantly. Moore is
now in the State prison but win, be no
doubt, pardoned by the Governor then
tried for his life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30

dered distinguished public services GER
tainly appned to the academies. He
suggested that the remainder of the 500
900 appropriated by the last Legsla-
ture for the encouragement of local tax
alton be used to aid academies in fur
nishing training to teachers. Remarks
We're made upon this subject by number
Of members.
1t was brought to the attention ef the
Association that Judge Murphy in his
admirable report to the Legislature of
1917 strongly made the recommendation
that the State should have n system of
State-established and State-supported
academies as q connecting link between
the lower public schools and the colleges.
This idea was embodied in bill and
passed its first reading before both
houses of the Legislature. The only rea-
son that the bin failed to become law
was that it proposed to maintain the chill
dren of the poor as well as to educate
them. This was beyond the power of the
State, hence the bin failed to become
law. This idea of Murphy seems to be
the solution of the public school prob
lem as far as the furnishing Of good
public school teachers is concerned. We
must have good teachers for our public
schools: this seems the best possible way
to get them.
The State Superintendent OF Public
Instruction states that ninety per cent
of our public school teachers are pre-,
pared in the academies; such being the
case it seems just to aid this impor
tant work--to recognize the great need
for good teachers, and to help prepare
them for their most important work.
The speech of the morning was made
by Principal j. Il. Kelly, of Union Home
School. Moore county. on industrial
Training for Academies" Mr. Kelly
told something Of the work done in his
own school with scanty means and little
apparatus and showed some of the work
done by both boys and girls. He placed
the great responsibility on the home and
declared that to help the home was to
help the State. and begged particularly
for some help for the girls between the
ages of ten and eighteen. His was an
admirable address.
The report of the Committee on Course
of Study was next made by Holland
Thompson. Discussion followed by Pres
ident Alderman, Prof. Minis. Principals
Kelly. Wilkinson and Catlett, after
which the association adjourned until 3
o'clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30
DIR. AYERS MINSTREL HIT.
He Delights the People of Randlaman
and Helps Their Band

DR.. j. NJ. Aver is back from Randle.
man, where he spent Christmas.
DIR. Aver thinks Randlcman the great
est place on earth, because Randleman
thinks DR.. Aver one of the warmest
numbers it ever struck.
When the Doctor arrived there the 9th
or day he found great placards stuck up
all over town announcing minstrel
show and in the course Of the announce
ment it was told in big. flaming letters
that DIR. j. NJ. Aver, the greatest liv-
ing comedian, would appear with this
aggregation of stars
Seeing that he was in for it. the Doc
tor fguratively rolled up his sleeves and
literally waded in. The performance
was for the benefit of the Randlcman
band A good house greeted the great
est living comedian" and so delighted
were they with the new star in min
strelsy that they begged that the per-
Torrance be repeated and standing room
only was the sign put up at the door
early in the evening.
Everybody laughed and yelled and APP
plauded till they We're worn out with an
nlause; the band was pa ont of deht ana
now they have good round sinking fund.
This is the stoy that comes from Ran
dleman. Asked if it were true, DR.. Aver
said yes. part Of it. but it was all due
to Charlie Randleman and some Of his
friends and not to him.
r xfe, ~ %, l. AZ III -. SIy.s-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30
PERSONALS.

DR.. Fleming has gone to Scotland Neck
for a few days.
Mr.. Wiley Person, of Louisburg, is at
the Marlborough.
Mr.. James III. Pou has gone to Smith
field on Il business trip.
Maj. II. ]. Hale yesterday returned TO
his home in Fayetteville.
Congressman-elect TheO. f. kluttZ
spent yesterday in Raleigh.
Col l.. G. Edwards, of Oxford, is here
attending to some law business.
Capt. Thos. W. Mason left yesterday
for his home in northampton county.
Rev. !. n. Cole and Mr.. e. J. Parrish,
of Durham, spent yesterday in Raleigh
Mr.. John c.. Scarborough, principal of
Murfreesboro Female College, is in the
CITY
Miss Jamie Ballentine, of Texas. is
the guest of Mrs. T. J. Bashford ON East
Polk street.
Col. Thomas S. Kenan is in Richmond
attending the Confederate Monument
Association.
Mr.. William Boylan has returned from
a hunting trip to Chatham county. lie
was accompanied by his son.
The Misses benson will entertain the
afternoon Card Club at their residence
on Newbern avenue to-day ut $3.50
o'clock.
Miss Bessie Elliott, of the Greensboro
Normal and Industrial College, is visit
ing Mrs J. A. Saunders, corner Jones
and Harrington streets.
Mr.. John n Harrell. who has been
i'll at Dunn so long with typhoid fever
is in the city. He is at his grandm0th-
er's Mrs John B. Neathery.
Capt. w. b. Hendricks many friends
will be glad to know that he has sutfl-
GENTLY recovered his usual good health
to be out on the street again.
Messrs. w. r. Tucker, w. G. Stron-
ach and Joseph B. Batcnelor have gone
to Baltimore to attend meetings of the
directors of the roads composing the
Seaboard Air Line system.
Mr.. c. 7. Snugg, who has been living
at Troy. n c., has moved back to the
city. He is connected with the n. c.
Building and Supply Company.
Prof. NJ. C.. S. Noble. of the State
University, who has been attending the
educational meetings here this week,
left yesterday for Wilmington, where he
last night delivered an address before
the Royal Arch Masons at Il banquet.
Adiutant i. S. Register yesterday re-
tnrned to his home in Oxford.
Prof. J. NJ. Horner, of the Horner
School. Oxford, is i'll the city to attend
the Teachers Association. He IS just
from Aslfevlle where he attended the
Conservation of his brother, Rev. j. Z.
Horner, to the bish0pric. 1t was an oc-
casion of deep interest. There was
much regret that Bishop Randolph, who
was to preach the sermon, did not ar
rive. He reached Raleigh on the Sea-
board Air Line train just FIVE minutes
after the Southern had pulled out for
fhe West. In his absence, Bishop Ca
pers preached an impromptu sermon,
aud it was one of real power. Bishop
Horner will make his home in Ashevillc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30

DR. Boyd told story of a caddie who
reeIed forward to his employer at the
clubhouse. The gentleman reproved him
Tor his conduct and added: Look what
a bad example you are setting to your
family" You're quite right, SIR re-
piled the caddie. ''but see what my ex-
ample has dune A. my sons are tee
totalers."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30

Late to bed ana early TO rise, prepares
i man for his home in the skies. But
early to bed and Little Early Riser's.
The pill that makes life longer and bet
rer and wiser. J. Hal Bobbitt and Hen
~ L. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30
NOTES.

Principal Campbell, of Buies Greek
Academy. has done a wonderful work
in Hanett county.
Miss s. w. Stockard, of Chapel Hill
the first woman graduate of the Uniyer-
sity, is in attendance on the meeting.
Among the college men in attendance
are President Alderman, Of the Univcr-
sity; Prof. Hill. of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College, and Prof. Minis, OF
Trinity. Principal Dinwiddie, of Peace
Institute: Prof. Noble, of the University
Prof Carlyle, of Wake Forest, and
Prof. Hobgood. Of Oxford.
Principal Kelly is accompanied by his
wife, who is a great aid to him in his
work. She is an artist of rare ability.
and her work has attracted much atten-
ton.
The Educational Committee elected by
the Association. consists of Hugh Nor
son. Raleigh Male Academy; NJ. III.
Holt, Oak Ridge Institute; Robert Bing-
ham, Bingham School; J. A. Campbell.
Buie's Greek Academy; w. r. Whitsett,
Whitsett Institute.
Maj. Bingham's address drew many of
his old friends out to hear him; friends
who had not seen him in Raleigh for
years. He is the same vigorous thinker,
and warm advocate Of general education
that he. has ever been.
This meeting of the Association of
Academies has been a most successful
one. About fifty representatives of our
leading academies have attended, and
the remarkable enthusiasm, interest and
attention given to the questions before
the Associations show the memharc IN
be wide awake ON the vital educational
questions confronting the State. The
News and Observer bids the educators
God speed in every effort for our intel
lectual uplifting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30

You can always tell turkeys age by
the teetll-your teeth, not the turkeys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30

The vegetarian certainly ought to be
able to give sage advice
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30

Lots Of men are unable to sit in their
own canoes, much less paddle them.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-12-20
Men Wanted.

! The ALASKAN BONANZA MINING, TRAD
ING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY ar,
now the owners Of large tract of valu
able placer mining land on Six Mile
Creek in the Sun Rise District, North oi
Resurrection Bay, in Southern Alaska
known as the Cooks Inlet Country.
The Company is about to establish on
this property permanent mining camp
and headquarters for supplies and to
erect plant and carry on the business
OF Mining upon its claims.
The surrounding country, for a great
many miles in various directions abounds
in gold and hundreds of valuable gold
bearing claims remain in this part of the
country, yet untaken.
A party will be organized aud leave
Carson in the Spring Each man has to
have 1855. The Company will pay his
way to the gold fields, he will receive
board and shelter for one year, and
should he get sick will be doctored and
nursed free Of charge This is no hum
bug as the company is paying dividends
every month. For further particulars
address, Mrs. Jacob Muller. Carson. +