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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-07

companies should be placed on the same
basis as banks and other businesses that
pay Il privilege tax. The bill had been
unanimously endorsed by the finance
committee. of whom Senator Osborne
was chairman. One of the biggest
railroads. the Wilmington and Weldon,
paid no taxes until 1893. The railroad
property Of tho State was worth one
hundred million dollars and was as-
sesSed fer but thirty-two millions. The
railroads were wringing from the poor
people Of Eastern North Carolina the
value of their crops for transportation.
Some of the most progressive States
in the Union levy the tax. But when
a pittance of the tax was levied Eo-.h
Carolina men spring up on every side to
oppose it; men say it will not do to levy
it now. thereby insinuating that certain
interests will do the Democratic party
harm. No Senator could investigate Cnd
not conclude that the tax was too low.
If the tax was levied now it was done;
if it was not there was no assurance
that il would he done.
Senator Lindsay said it was all right
TO put a privilege tax on banks and
merchants. but so soon as the railroads
were reached the principle became
wrong. lie did not see that it was
any reflection ON the Railroad Commits
sion to pass the bill. any more than
TO pass Il .Iime Crow car bill.
Senator Justice submitted suiisti-
tute for sections 40 to 46 inclusive The
bill then went over until 10 O'Clock TO
day.
AT the afternoon session n substitute
for section had been submitted and
at night was adopted. II removes the
objection that the section Disseminated
against STATE banks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-07

it necessary to either increase the taxes
on property and polls or to increase
franchise and property taxes. 1t was
admit ed that the railroads were MOI pay
ing their just part of taxes. and the
commission had failed to make them
pay il.
Senator Osborne Was that not the
fault of the commission:
Senator Fields continued that railroad
earnings were on the through lines alb
solutcly certain. \ comparison Of rail
road with other property showed that it
paid a larger per cent. Of profit that any
other The value of farms in North
Carolina within the past II years had
decreased; thar taxes on them should not
be increased was natural. The tax on
earnings was cminently just. Ten
States in the Union levy such Il TAX. Yer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-07

~ SM Overworked men are an
easy mark for kidney troubles and all
catarrhal diseases The experience of
Mr.. j Brake. Petrolea. Ont, Canada, is
well told in his letter which follows:
DR.. S. b. Haylman, Coinm5us. O.
DEAR SIR: - Four years ago had q
severe attack of Bright's disease. which
brought me so low the doctor said moth
ing more could be done forme. When
one of your lectures On the above dis
ease was read to me began to take Pc
ru-na and Man-a-lin, and found it acted
just as represented. In three months
| was well man, and have continued
so.ever since. Seeing the good effects
on me, numbers of people of this town
have called on me who were suffering
from dyspepsia. They have taken your
medicine with the best results. :"
Pe-ru-na is the scientific remedy for
catarrh. Bright's disease is catarrh
of the kidneys, Diarrhna is catarrh
of the bowels.
Write to the Pe-ru-na Medicine Co.,
Columbus, o., for DR.. Hartman's free
book on catarrh. in which these things
are clearly explained.
Mr.. A.W. Coale, manager Gem nickel
mines, Hillside, Col, writes:
T" | tried Pe-ru-na for catarrh. My
fearing was almost gone in one ear,
and one bottle of Pe-ru-na cured me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
EpthusiastIc Democraey.

The gathering of leading and repre-
sentative democrats of the state under
the call of the national committee at
st. Louis proved-cOntrary to the pre-
dictions of republicans, whose wish
was father to the thought-one of the
most enthusiastic and harmonious as
sem blages held under democratic aus
pices since the close of the national
campaign. That war is to lie made
on trusts in the next presidential cam
paign is not well received by our friends
the enemy, but it does not follow that in
such an attitude the democratic part Y
is to abandon any OF the righteous
principles that have characterized its
past policy. The issues of the day
may well be acted upon and a
course defined without neglect
ing those declarations which have
marked the party's attitude in the
past. Matters oftimely importance and
needed reforms NAV assuredly occupy
first place in the mind of the party as
well as of the people, and the party
stands in danger. much less fear, of
being accused of repudiating past
issues because it takes up those of the
immediate present and declares itself
upon them.
The meeting at St. Louis was in
every sense not only great one, but
satisfactory one from 4 party stand
point. The banquet was an unmis-
taxable success. Nearly 1000 men
sat around the tables, which were
phalanXed in the arena of the Colise-
UNI, where the horse shows and dog
shows and athletic games are held.
In the amphitheatre some 1900 wom-
en- and men fingered to see 1000 hun
CRY democrats eat and to hear 2, 600
democrats yell and shout when Will
liam j. Bryan came into the place.
An overflow meeting was held in the
auditorium of the Music hall building.
The seating capacity of the Music
hall is 5000, and every seat was filled,
the aisles were jammed ard the walls
were banked five deep with those who
found standing room. 1t is estimated
that 10000 people heard Col. Bryan
and the other speakers, for the ora
tors spoke in each place.
Enthusiasm was rampant in the
Coliseum. Every man and woman
in the huge room had little flag, and
the excited flutterings of the tiny
standards added materially to the
picturesque character of the scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
ANSWER 1T HONESTLY.
Are the Statements of Rock Island Citi
zens Not More Reliable Than Those
of Utter Strangers?

This is n vital question.
1t is fraught with interest to Rock
Island.
1t permits of only one answer.
1t cannot be evaded or ignored.
a Rock Island citizen speaks here.
Speaks for the welfare of Rock ISL
and
A citizens statement is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
Home proof is the best proof.
Albert Littig. 1900 Fifth ave
nue.. bricklayer and stonemason, says:
Il was taken with soreness across
my back. and it was further aggra-
waited by the nature of my work. as j
have to be so much in n stopped posi-
ton. l saw Doan's Kidney Pills adj
vertised, and they were also recon-
mended to me by a neighbor, so l sent
for a box to Marshall Il Fishers drug
store and commenced taking them. i
was really surprised to see how quick
" they cured me-
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers, price 80 cents. Mailed by
company, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no ether.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gazette
knows of one farmer who has better
thing than hitching his chariot to a
star. He simply hooks on to a trust
and is making, according to his own
account of himself, good progress at
all points along the road. His chief
crop is broom corn, and instead of
selling the brush, he waits for the
trust to advance the price of the crop
so that the little fellows are frozen
OUT and the price of brooms adj
vanced. Then he begins to sell the
product of the factory he operates on
the farm and in which two men are
constantly employed He is one of
the farmers who makes no complaint
when he sees that a certain trust has
been getting in its work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
WILLIAM JENNINGS 81

Cor. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
spoke to a very large and apPrecia-
tive audience in Quincy. Tuesday
of this week. He sounded the key
note OF the coming campaign. The
address was able and full of interest.
The Quincy Herald, which fought Mr..
Bryan in 1896, has the following to
say about the wonderful address of
the man from Nebraska: More. per-
haps, than any other man William
Jennings Bryan represents the views
of the democratic masses today. He
is always heard with interest ard his
words are given the hallmark of au-
thOrity by those who repeat them in
political circles. He Is heard here
today by a great throng, whom he
charms with the beauty of his diction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
Remarkable Rescne.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield,
Ill, makes the statement that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for month by
her family physician, but grew worse.
He told her she was hopeless victim
of consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption; she bought bottle
and to her delight found herself bene-
fitted from first dose. She continued
its use and after taking six bottles,
found herself sound and well; now
does her own homework. and is as
well as she ever was. Free trial bot
ties of this great discovery at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store Only so
cents and 81. every bottle guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
COUNTY TEMPLE.
Transfers.

Nav 23-John +. johnson and Henry
W. johnson to ID. +. johnson, lot 2
block c. Prospect park, Moline, $3.50.
Mosenfelder & Kohn to Louis Week
ell, part lot ?, block II. Spencer &
Case add, Rock Island, So, $50.
24-Albertine Detiens ct al to VIII
liam Ii. Schroeder, lot IS, NJ. a. Rod
mans add. Rock Island, $500.
Albert W. Tubbs to Maize Baff, NV
swi and part SCI swl l, IS, lie. 81.
+. NJ Wood to William w. Mosher
lots l, ? and 3, block 81, village of An
dalusia. $3.50.
25-John Vroman to John Weckel
s.. lot Z, Eklund's subdiv., W. sci
sci 8, Il, 1w, $3.50.
w. ID. Stevens to Otto Anderson,
lot 10, block =. Meese Il Holland S
add, Moline, $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

JUDGE TULEY, of Cook county, rem
dered a decision in garnish-
ment case Tuesday that will
have an important bearing upon the
future procedure in such cases. The
court held that there had been no de
mand in the case before procedure,
and that no judgment could therefore
have been lawfully obtained. In re-
viewing the case he said that he be-
lieved that it was against the policy
of the law to allow a creditor to pur-
sue his debtor until he becomes q
slave. or for the creditor to acquire
Il lien or mortgage upon the future of
he debtor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
Try Aliens Foot-Ease,

a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain. and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for % cents. Trial
packages free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
How to Drink Water.

There are few people, we think, who
thoroughly realize the value Of water
as beverage or who know how to OBJ
tain the greatest advantage from it.
The effects produced by the drinking of
water, as pointed out by our excellent
contemporary, Health. vary with the
manner in which il is drunk. If, for
instance, pint of cold water be swal-
lowed as a large draft, or if it be taken
in two portions with a short interval
between, certain definite results follow
effects which differ from those which
would have resulted from the same
quantity taken by slipping. Slipping is
a powerful stimulant TO the circulation,
n thing which ordinary drinking is not.
During the act Of slipping the action
of the nerve which shows the beats of
the heart is abolished, and as a conse-
quence that organ contracts much more
rapidly, the pulse beats more quickly
and the circulation in various parts of
the body is increased. In addition to
this, we find that the pressure under
which the bile is secreted is raised by
the slipping of fluid. And here is point
which might well be noted by our read
ers:
a glass of cold water, slowly slipped,
will produce greater acceleration of the
pulse for time than Will a glass Of
wine or spirits taken at a draft. In this
connection it may not be out Of place to
mention that slipping cold water will
often allay the craving for alcohol in
those who have been in the habit of TAX
ing too much Of it and who may be en-
deavoring to reform, tho effect being
probably due to the stimulant action Of
the SHINING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
4 Follower of Measles.

In many instances a persistent
cough follows an attack of measles. In
speaking of this Walter B. Beel, edi-
tor of the Elkin On. c. Times, says,
Three weeks ago had an attack of
measles which left me with a bad
cough. took several doses of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and the
cough has entirely disappeared.
consider Cham berlain's medicines the
best in the market" For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

The Filipino commissioners are
much impressed with the constitution
of the United States. which is natural.
And they are much impressed that a
country with such constitution
should seek to depart from its funda-
mental tenets and essential teach
ings and seek TO conquer and colonize
Il distant people striving as the faith
ers Of the American republic did for
independence and freedom. All of
which is likewise natural.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

1t is stated that the merchandise car
ried by rail in the United States is dou-
bic the amount of land carriage of all
the other nations of the earth combined.
This means that the 20, 600, 900 people
of the United States transport twice as
much merchandise as the remaining
/, 400, 600, 900 of mankind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

WASHINGTON newspapers say that
President Mckinley owns one of the
finest turnouts ever possessed by any
chief magistrate of the United States
His team is not only full of life, but
speedy as well. Mr.. Mckinley thor
oughly enjoys a drive and often
guides the horses himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
THE public roads of Porto Rico are
far better than those in Illinois.

SENATOR MCMILLAN's and Secretary
Ayers factions in Michigan have be-
gun the fight for the senatorship in
earnest. The present indications are
that the contest will eclipse anything
in sensational episodes that ever took
place in the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
CALFsMEN-lCA OF ANY IINE

- ALESM EN-(C CALLING ON ANY LINE
- of trade. city or country we have best
side line ever offered; over $50 different STYLES
of the handSomeSt calendars ever put ON the
market; most liberal commissions offered go
per cent?. Agents can easily make so to 600
weekly. Guaranteed the best lne 10 be found
anywhere. Give references The American
Novelty company, 9O9 and 81 Broadway, Gin
cinnati. Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

To cure piles. strike at the root
that's the way. DeWitt's Witch Haz-
el Salve strikes IT the rOot-it re-
moves the cause quickly and perma-
nently. Don't squander time and
money trying TO remove the effects.
For sale by I. II. Thomas, A j. Reiss
and M T. Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
To Consumptives.

As an honest remedy, Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect q cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
A Good Starter.

Long-I'm getting too stout for COM
fort, but am unable to find a remedy.
Short-It is said that nothing reduces
surplus flesh like worry.
Long-But have nothing to worry
me-
Short-Well, just to help you. I'm
willing to let You lend me SlO.-Chi-
cago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

LNINE ROOMS AND GOOD BOARD AT 1905
II Fifth avenue. on street car line. Beau
tiful place to spend the summer. Can before
June /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

Il OST-ON TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET
IL between Eght-and -a-half and Ninth ave.
nues. pair OF gold spectacles- Finder Will
please return TO THE ARGUS once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

VI gage loans by W. H. Eastman, l7l2 Sec
ond avenue, without publicity removal. II e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, Is and so cents Reiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

TyOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
n with about 90 different slides, suitable for
nhng legal blanks or any description of papers
10 nat form 10 be kept In shape for writing.
comprehensive index connected Just the
thing for any once with contracts, etc, TO
nle- Address e. Z C., care of TIE ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

nor RENT-STABLEF ORTwO ORTHREE
II horses; all conyeniencvS. Enquire 1902
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

and whom he convinces by his fire
and thought. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

UIOR RENT-DOUBLE STORE BUILDING
at 1515-l5l7 Second avenue Inquire of
Henry CarSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

nor SALE-A LOT LOCATED IN THE
u best block on Third avenue. Apply OF
Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

NOR SALE-A GENTLE HORSE SUITA-
Bile for lady to drive. Apply at 1901
Thirtr-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

Tor SALE+TwO-STORY BRICK RESI-
dence with modern improvements. In
quire al 6S7 Seventeenth street. Terms lib
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

ENOR SALE-NEw s-ROOM HOUSE SEW
er. waterworks well cistern and good
barn at 2s0s tive-and-a Ia + avenue. Apply OF
premises
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

TOR SALE@TWO NICE HOMES ON THIRD
II avenue. one $500. the other Fl, 100: paying
p=id for. Inquire at ITO Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

ENOR SALE-ONE NEW AND CP-TO-
l. date buggy with rubber tires. Call at 500
Second avenue, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

EOR SALE-NINE-ACRE FRUIT FARM
Il All kinds of fruit: good buildings near
town. bargain for some one il taken soon
Gordon s Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

ElOR SALE-CHEAP LOTS IN MMAS-
Il tiers addition. Old base ball grounds These
iots VIII be sold from 500 upward; small
amount down, balance on long time at per
cent Reidy Bros room 4, Mitchell d Lynde
Building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

NOR SALE-LOT ON SOUTHEAST COR
Il ner Ninth avenue and T1enty-seconC
street; terms 70 suit buyer. Address T. J
Halpin, SO Main street. St Louis No.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

TOR SALE-AT SACRIFICE SIX CON
IL tracts in the United Diamond company OF
which =. f Eolland i president: same paid up
since February last For further particulars,
address No. ;. care of ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

EyOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
i of 90 bushels or over at - - per ton, de
ITered c. o. D. 10 any part of the city. Leave
orders at Commercial hoEse barber shop, Rock
Island. or Enos James Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26

EtOR SALE-AT A SACRIFICE 4o-ACRT
farm near town Lots of fRlit. To be
sold cheap 70 settle an estate. Here Is a bar
gain cheap for cash No trade. Gordon q
Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-26
WANTED.

"ANTED-GIRLF FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work at $50 Seventh avenue.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-21
No4 an rntroductIon.

''I have shaken hands with one oi your presidents, said an English lady recently, chatting with young Amer iean on her travels. My sister and I were in Washington, and we heard that one could simply go to the White House, with no formalities, and go in and shake hands with the president, and we thought we would do it.. There was a crowd of people and we passed in in line, and shook hands, and passed out again. It was very odd Of course, we knew it was not an introduction. Our friends were quite angry. We are very well known" (this was said with entire simplicity, merely as mentioning an undoubted facD "and they said we should have procured presentation through our embassy. Indeed, they did not like it at all" But why? ?' inquired the American girl, rather puzzled. "Oh!" rejoined the English woman, laughing, it was certainly mira dig; and then it was not a real introduction, don't you know. We en- ioyed it-but it's surely a very odd custom of yours, eh?" Her tone, as she narrated the little incident, was exactly that of a lively schoolgirl, re- lating some harmlessly audaeious eseapade for which she can feel as- .sured of the family forgiveness, though scarcely of the family approval. Our hand-shaking habits are sometimes criticised from within, as we'll as from without. Much promiscuous hand shaking is certainly an inflictior to which it seems rather aNSurd and un- fair to subject a man With so many duties of high importance to attend to as the head of our nation. Neither is such a reception of the general public a particularly graceful or impressive function. Nevertheless, it stands for some things in our national ideals neither paltry nor undignitied, and woe unto the political party under whose auspices the custom should happen to be discontinued.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-21

The war with 0om Paul Kruger aud our Uncle Johnnie reminds us, since we have heard the expressions given publicity by other countries across the seas Germany principal ly) of bully in a city. The bully whips every body in town, hence they are "afeerede of him. Finally some dew boy comes to town with plenty of grit and geo up. The bully and the new boy get Into fight
 Notwithstanding what may be said by those who have been whipped by the bully, if the proper time and everything warrants it, you will find that all the boys hehas whipped previously will rally to the aid of the new boy. We believe the same will prove true in Englaud's case. Ste has been the bully of nations. The Boers, though small in number, seem to be imposed upon. The mat ter which has been only a personal investment with Cecil Rhodes and Chamberlain tEngland's war secre- tary), has been made a State affair. The government of England has had to get into war to satisfy their sec retary, Mr. Chamberlain. If the gold and diamond fields had never been discovered in the Transvaal it is safe to say peace would now be reignlng in the Transvaal. Again, if the Boers are going to get the worst of it, the nations that have been whipped by England will not lose their last chance, probably, and it is just possible that they will take a hand and aid the Boers. France has not forgotten the Fashoda mat
 ter. Germany has a good memory, also. The result is hard to divine, for before the last chapter may be reached what commenced as Brit ish. Boer war may conclude as the war of nations across the deep. Un- cle Sam can now divine this friend iy pretension on the partof England for an Englsh-American alliance.