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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
MUSIC BOXESALSO LIABLE
CIGAR WHEELS ALSO COME UN
DER THE LAW.
The UNCERTAINTY is THE TRUE TEST
This Ruling Was Made by Treasurer Worth
Yesterday in Reply to Some Questions
Asked Him by Sheriff
Page.

State Treasurer Worth rules that the
person operating cigar wheel, a music
box or any other slot machines in which
there is any sort of element of uncer-
tainty as to return, must pay a license tax
of S100.
This ruling is made in reply to an IN
qlliry from Sheriff Page. In a letter to
the State Treasurer ON November 3rd,
the sheriff asked these questions:
l. What would be the tax on a slot
machine where you get either money
or music every time YOU play; the amount
of money differing, sometimes you get
one amount and other times you yet
more
In reply to this question thu State
Treasurer says that the persou having
such machine would clearly be liable for
the tax under section 10, Revenue Act
of 1899, which levies tax of 500 on
each slot machine. where the return is
uncertain
2 What would be the tax On 4 slot
machine where You are sure Of getting
one cigar with "a chance of get ing
more!'
The same element of uncertainty pre-
walls in this case as in the first case and
is therefore liable to the sane Tx
The element of uncertainty makes them
liable in both cases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
TAXABLE VALUES.
Reports From the Various Counties
Being Received by State Auditor.

Auditor Aver is receiving reports from
Vhe commissioners of THE counties giving
the taxable value of property III the sew
eral counties. Thus far reports from
81 counties have been received. While
the reports are being received in 1879
they VIII not appear IN the Auditors re-
port until 1870 according to the custom.
These 81 counties show an increase in
the valuation of taxable property as COM
pared with the reports of the same coliil-
ties of 1893 of S9,6S3.275 No county
heard from thus far has failed to show
an increase. The increase in each county
ranges from 81 900 to 81 100000; it can
safely he estimated THAT the reports from
all counties will show an increase of ST.
100000 taxable values over 1893. This
increase is probably due to the fact that
this was the iqtEadrennEal assessment
year. The counties showing the largest
increase an real and personal property,
exclusive of license taxes, &C., which
will not come in until later, are as for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
FINES NOT TURNED IN.
Reports From Several Counties Show
That the School Fund is Suffering,

Superintendent Mebane has receiyRd
cumnlaints from several counties ina
not n cent has been cove'cd into the
county school funds from lines in lnagis-
frat,S' courts. Though this IS the use to
which the law requires such lines TO be
nut.
He has issued the following circular
letter:
To the County Superintendent:
/ have recently received a letter from
a large county stating that not a single
fine had been reported to the clerk by
the magistrates of this county. The
County Superintendent writes that sew
pral magistrates were known to have COZ
leeted fines and yet mot one of them his
been reported as the law requires.
| wish for YOU to call on the clerk of
Your county for his report of fines as this
money belongs to the school fund of TIL"
county.
| have reason to believe THAT mags-
trates have not dome their duty IN several
counties in regard to fines. If after you
receive the report of fines from the c'er%
YOU have reason to think thcre has been
negligence on the part of amy of our
magistrates then YOU should go and eX-
anime the record books of amy or all OF
the magistrates. Their record books are
public property and they have no right
to refuse to let YOU see them.
If the returns have not been made III
your county, / advise YOU to report the
matter to the solicitor of your Judicial
District. You should not only inform
him, butt see to it that he takes action III
the matter.
1t is your duty as YOU are aware 10
protect the school fund in every way pos
sibe 1T may not be popular thing 10
be looking into the records, hut | ann SIRE
you will Zoe ready ito stand up for the
children's interest in your county wheth-
Ell it is d popular thing TO do or not.
Yours very truly,
G. II. NIEBLANE,
Superintendent Public Instruction
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
SOME BITS OF HISTORY.

In today's paper under the title ''Some
interesting history" are some facts re-
Iating to early times in Raleigh, away
Lack in the thiIties. As bit of history
1t is interesting to read about the days
before railroads and how business was
carried on without them. Very few now
living remember the incidents related
ard many who are living never heard of
these facts in connection with the history
Of our city. The reading of this sketch
will refresh the memory of the older
citizen, while the new generation will
learn when one of the now established
institutions of the State had it's begin
ming and many things connected with
its history.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
THE PEN BONDS AGAIN.
American Bank-Note Companys Rep
resentative Here to Adjust Matters.

The American Banknote Company's
representative, Mr. II. Victor Keane. ar
rived yesterday to see Treasurer Worth
and shaighten out the State prison
bond tangle. These bonds, it will be
remembered, are more than six months
overdue, and the engravers have reg
ularly promised them three times a week
in the interim. Treasurer Worth learn
ed that the plates for the bonds have
not yet been touched by the engravers,
and prepared to bring suit to recovea
the interest lost by the State on the de-
layed bonds. The matter has been set
tied by Mr.. Keane promising for his
company that the lost interest will be
made good and the bonds will be sent
within the next two weeks. The bonds
in question are the $4,000 of bonds
issued to pay the State prison debt
and the $4,000 of bonds issued to pay
for the State penal farms.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
FAITH IN A JUST JUDGE
THIS ALONE SAVED ROSS FROM
SWIFT VENGEANCE.
ROSS HANGS THE 7TH OF DECEMBER
The Evidence Against the WilIiamsors, on
Trial for Murder Being Only Circum-
stanta, the Jury Brought in Yer
dict of pcuuitta.

Lumberton, n. c., Nov. 4.-(Special)
1t took one entire week, except part
of day. spent in the trial of Ed.
Blount, ito try the Williamson brothers
for the murder of Charles Wooddell.
The evidence being entirely circumstan-
tial, and not well linked, the jury could
not do otherwise than bring in YER
dict of acquittal
Immediately after the conclusion of
the Williamson trial, Reuben Ross, col
ored, was arraigned for rape on the per-
son of Mrs. Bette Ingram. This was a
case that stirred the blood of the peo-
pie, and Judge Battle and the court had
to exercise the greatest precaution to
prevent an outbreak, even during the
session of the court. The lady proved a
most excellent character, Rev. j. n.
Campbell and his father and "a number
Of other citizens from Harnett county,
where Mrs Ingram was brought up,
were here to testify as to her good char
acter. She is physical and perhaps
mental wreck in consequence of the
brutal treatment she received from the
negro. She tainted on the witness
stand and the feeling among the men
became so intense that it needed but a
word to precipitate a storm of wrath in
which the negro's life would have paid
for his crime then and there no doubt
But the confidence the people had in
Judge Battle and Sheriff Mcleod that
justice would be speedily done. and that
conviction and legal hanging would
soon take place, kept the people from
committing any violent act. The speech
of Hon. ID. III. Mclean, of Harnett, for
the prosecution was one of the finest
efforts ever heard in Robson county.
The trial ended in the conviction of
Ross, who was sentenced by Judge Bat
tie to be hanged on December It'll.
Though the feeling against him was
so intense, yet Ross had a fair trial
and viii be duly executed, the people
allowing the law to take its course.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Views and Interviews.

Years and years ago | visited the
Ports gold mine in Nash county. II
was then not being operated, being,
believe, in litigation. The people Of
that section told of the great amounts OF
gold that had been taken from the mine
and all had full faith that it was rich
beyond computation. Yesterday Capt
n. W. West, president of the new com
pany that is developing this mine, show
cd me a bar as it comes from the mine
weighing 173i ounces, worth very LITTLE
less than $500. 1t was taken from the
mine on Thursday, the operator having
struck a vein of uncommon richness II
assays 500 to the ton and is believed to
be almost inexhaustible.
Your Burlington correspondent was
in error in reporting one of the races
at Alanance Fair" said IA gentleman
last night who attended the Fair. 1.-The
800 purse Of the 2:35 class was won by
Defender, owned by Capt JAS. n. vii.
hanson, of Elon College, and won that
race easy lin three straight heats, the
best time being 2:34A. Defender was
sired by Georgian, the great producer
owned by Mr.. l.. Banks Holt, of Gra-
ham, and is one of the finest trotters
ever seen in North Carolina. 1t was an
inspiration to see Defender fly around
the track"
| Glanced a few days ago to meet Ut
with ONE of the ablest men i'm Eastern
North Carolina, and talking about the
needs Of his section and its outlook
among other things he said;
1.-The people of Eastern North Carolina
have personal interest in the River amid
Harbor Committee of the National House
of Representatives. Our great water
ways need much improvement. Our dele
CATION i'm Congress should join i'm peti-
tion to the Speaker to give North Caro-
lima ONE minority member on that Conn
mittee For that place the delegation
would do well to earnestly recommend
and press Congressman Small He is
more familiar with the needs of 'Eastern
North Carolina than amy of our Mem
bers His district embraces by far the
larger portion of our INLAND navigation
Mr. Small is known to he a MAN of Urn
firing energy and of great tact and di-
nlomacy. Put him Cn that Committee
aud he will doubtless ploye a sec md
Ransom in getting appropriations"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Colonial and State Records.

DIR. Stephen b. Weeks is so far inn
paired that he has to take six months
recuperation III New Mexico DR..
Weeks has been preparing the index to
the Colonial and State Records, edited
by Judge Clark. The index is practi-
cally completed, we learn, to the end OF
Vol. Is. 1t is much desired by historical
students and other searchers in this
mine of historical material. 1t is to be
hoped DIR. Weeks will be able to com
plete the index. which is to be the 10th
and closing Volume of the series. The
18th volume is now being printed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
NOTICE.

OUR LINE OF FINE CANDY IN
sealed packages" is now complete and
ready for the market. The quality
of the goods, inside the packages, re,
main as before-THE FINEST-with
many novelties in Chocolates. We have
added to, and improved the style and
quality of the packages until we have
the largest and the handsomest line
offered by any one house in America.
Dealers will do well to send now for
sample order.
A. ID. ROYSTER & BRO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Lawyers as Collectors.

Attorney General Walser yesterday
gave an opinion in the matter of lawyers
liability under section 80 of the revenue
act of 1899. He held that there was no
liability to the tax imposed on collection
agencies unless the lawyer makes that
his main business and regularly follows
it. Thus the lawyer who makes collec-
tions as an incident of the practice of
his profession is not liable for his tax.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Masonic.

Hiram Lodge, No. 40, A. r. and A..
NJ, will meet in regular communication
Monday evening, November the 9th,
1899, at 7:15 O'clock. A full meeting
of the membership is earnestly desired.
Brethren Of sister lodges are cordially
invited to be present.
w. NJ. PARISH, w. M.
e. 3. THOMAS, Sec.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
The Palamountain Company.

Palamountain Company of Charlotte
The incorporatTs are Eta X. Paia-
mountain, II. A. Sutherland and George
N. Adams. The business of the corpora
tion is to deal in jewelry and critical
goods and the capital stock is $1,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
TO INVESTORS.

We offer per cent. Preferred Stock
Guaranteed by best old n. y. Instr
tuition with (Cash Government Bonds
and Real Estate) worth over $21 ,000,-
600. Will deliver in amounts of $500
or over at par with a commission al
lowed. Shares 500 delivered through
n. Y. Bank. For particulars write or
call for interview.
INVESTMENT,
1923 Broadway, Rooms 902-903,
n New York City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures cid sores.
fever sores, ulcers, boils. felons, corns,
all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on
earth. Only % cents box. Cure guar-
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Mr.. BRYAN Quite Well.

In private letter to friend in Raj
eigh, under date of October 31st, Mr..
William j. Bryan says:
ut may please you to know that Mr..
Bryan seems to be quite well again
and will, | think, be able to finish the
campaign in good condition"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
MIsCELI.ANEoUs.

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Aged Colored Man Dies.

Edward G. Lane, one of the old
est colored men of this city, died Fri
day morning about 10 o'clock. He was
30 years old and has been a member of
st. Paul's church for % years. The
funeral will take place this morning at
st. Pauls A. NJ. e. church at IL o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate of Aldrdge Jones deceased,
late Of Wake county, this is to notify
all persons holding claims against the
said estate to present them to the under
signed at his office in Raleigh. n. O.,
ON or before the Sth day Of October
1900, and all persons indebted to the
said estate will please make immediate
payment to the undersigned,
j. @. MAROON.
"a Administrators.
Oct. 9th 1890. 1tw-6t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Sons Of Veterans.

Sons or grandsons of Confederate vet
Grams syho will join a drum corps to be
organized by l.. OBJ. Branch Camp are
requested to meet with said camp Tues
day evening, Nov. Z, s o'clock p. m,
at mayors office
A. B. STRONACH,
Commander.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

WANTED-AGENTS TO TRAVEL
or do local work in your own town
selling some new quick selling publi-
cations. Write at once and secure ter
ritorys Wake Pub. Co, Raleigh, n. G.
10-31-tf.
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WANTED.

WANTED-AGENTS TO DO LOCAL
work in your own town, or travel
over State organizing councils Pro-
tects its members in case of acct
dent, sickness, permanent disability
or death. Union Indemnity League,
Sands Gayle, General Agent for
North Carolina, Roanoke Rapids,
n. c. sgt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

WANT9ED-COLORED MAN, SOBER
and trustworthy, to prepare for travel
ing. Salary to begin. Enclose stamp
ed envelope. J. E. MacBrady, 800
Dearborn, Chicago. 11-3-3t
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WANTED AT OMEGA RELIABLE
and intelligent man to drive milk
wagon. References required. b. G.
Cowper, Raleigh, n. G.
DIT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Veterans Meet

Regular monthly meeting of l.. OBJ.
Branch Camp Tueday evening, Novem.
Der 18th, at 8 o'clock p H., at mayors
office.
A. b. STRONACH,
Commander
j. G. Birdsong, Adiutant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

MALE HELP WANTED-RELIA-
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lubricating oils, greases and special
ties. Salary or commission. Address
Eastcourt Refining Co., Cleveland,
Ohio. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

DIR. II. H. Haden, Summit, Ala, says,
Il think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a
splendid medicine. | prescribe it, and
my confidence in it grows with continued
use" 1t digests what You eat and quick
~ cures dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co. w. ii. King,
Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
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PERSONALS.

Mr.. w. G. McMackin left last night
for Rockingham to visit his daughter,
Mrs. Mcdonald.
Mrs. w. c. McMackin. Miss Mamie
McMackin and Mrs r. w. Hodges have
returned from a weeks visit to Rich
mond, Va.
Miss Lulie Biggs and friend, Miss
Pauline Bernhardt, of Salisbury. re-
turned home Saturday from visit TO
Oxford. Miss Bernhardt will spend a
few weeks with friends in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DOL
lars margins one thousand grain two
cents. Send for our book Success
full speculation" free. j. X, Conn
stock & Co, % Traders Building,
Chicago, Ill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

No matter how much a mans reputa
ton for veracity may be, his friends al
ways doubt his fish stories.
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MRS. BUFFALO WINS
HER SUIT FOR DIVORCE
CONTINUED From Thirteenth Page.)

the head of the house That became
the law, and since that time there has
been none to question it,
MIR. Bustbee asked the court to change
the jury that they must not consider amy
charges of cruelty prior to Febru iry,
1S97-two years before the action was
brought.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

When men blinded by prejudice are
just the wheel Of fortune will be square.
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LOST BETWEEN DOBBIN & FER
rails and 204 Person street, ladys
gold watch. the initials Fl t. H." ON
one side and set with diamond on
the other. Liberal reward il re-
turned to this office. It
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BLOOD POISONING, COLoRED
spots, mucous patches in mouth. ul-
GERS and sores. Permanent cure. Box
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LADIES. - FREE RMLESS
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FOR SALE OR RENT. NEWS
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HARMONY AND COUNTERPoINT
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and correction Of musical manuscript
a speciality. Address, w. A. White,
School for the Blind, Raleigh, N. G.
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LADY OR MAN WANTED TO
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month salary and expenses. Ziegler
& Co. 272 Locust St, Philadelphia.
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MIDDLE-AuGD DOCTOR, INCOME
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COLD KNOCKER CURES YOUR
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dy yet out for Grippe and Colds. At
Johnson's, Hicks's ami Kings drug
stores. 15c. Il hox.
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AGENTS MAKE $40 A DAY;
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4 FRIGHTFUL BLUNDER

/. G. BirdIsong, Adjutant.