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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
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MACHINE MADE TORCHONs.

MACHINE MADE TORCHONS,
From / to inch wide-3Ac. to zoe.
Insertings to match-all of the sets are
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All of these have insertings to match
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The concert which was to have been
given by Peace Institute. complimentary
to the General Assembly, last Friday,
and which was postponed on account of
the inclement weather, will be given
next Friday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17

Major Davis, acting adjutant general,
has received the flag of the Second North
Carolina regiment, which was taken at
Richmond The flag is in a splendid
state of preservation and Will be kept in
the office of the adjutant general.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17

federate Bazaar Association this morn
ing at IL o'clock in the Supreme court
building 1t is earnestly desired that
there be a full attendance. Chairmen
of committees are requested to either be
present or send in their reports.
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RESIDENCE BURNED.
The Home of MT. W H. Grace De-
 stroyed by Fire.

About 1 o'clock thls morning the two-stoiy frame residence owned and occupied by W. H. Grace at No. 605 East Second avenue, caught fire from defective due and soon burn ed to tke ground. The fire depart ment responded promptly but owing to the uncomfortable headway which the flames had gained, all efforts to save the structure were in vain. The fire boys did good work in saving adjoining property, which would have certainly burned, as the heavy winds which prevailed dashed the high flames against all property in their reach.
 The building was insured in the Tankerly, Roberts & Co.'S agency for $1, 1000, but we failed to learn the amount of the insurance on the household goods.
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ACT LX xxx.

An act to regulate ard fix the paice for weighing, sampling and marking cotton.
 Be it enacted by the General As sembly of the State of Arkansas.
 Section That hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person, corpor- ation or warehouseman doing busie ness in this State, to charge more than ten Q0) cents per bale for weighing, sampling and marking cotton.
 Sec. 2.-That any person, corpor. ation or warehouseman violating the provisions of Section l of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty-five dollars.
 Sec. 3.-That this act take effect ard be in force ftom and after pas sage.
 Approved April II, 1895.
 It is a good act and should be en- forced.
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The Arkansas Democrat of Wedn- esday in discussing Official Sala- ries, says
 A great objection to the change is the fact that in most of the bills placing county officers on salaries there is a violation of an implied con tract, and consequently an act of injustice When 8 sheriff or a county clerk is elected there is an understanding that the compensa- tion is to be the existing rate. When the legislature steps In and reduces this rate it is an injustice and a virtual violation of contract. No special acts should affect the sal aries of present incumbents.
 In the above the editor of the Democrat betrays a woeful lack of ignorance of our State laws Does not the editor of the Democrat know that the salary of no officer, State, County or Municipal, can be reduced for the term for which he was elected2 This would be what is known as an er post fac'o law and would be in violation of the consti- tuition of the United States and the State of Arkansas. An act reduc. ing the salary of any officer can only take effect after the term for which he was elected has expired. In this instance there can be no violation Of contract, ]" expressed or implied. This the writer of the above paragraph in the Democrat should have known, for he is somewhat Of a lawyer and has been a member of the State Legislature. If the writer Of the aforesaid paragraph seeks to be ''mouIder of public opinion, he should at least know some of the fundamental laws of our government His objections to"Oaieial Salaries, as set forth above, are overcome by the laws of our State and Nation, and as the movement to abolish the fee system is "good thing" we hope to see our neighbor of the Democrat advocate it.
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THE CONVICT QUESTION
Ably Discussed By Officials This
 Morning.

As Graphic reporter entered the court house this morning several county officials were excitedly dis cussing the convict question.
 Several days ago County Judge Jones awarded the contract to Capt. R. R. Adams, who, as the contract states, vil work theeounty conYicts for the next two years. Prosecut- i8 A ttorney Sorrels said that when an offender is fined and pays his fine, the county contractor should receive the money and not the Sher- if of the county. County Judge Jones informed Mir. Sor rells that the contract stated the above and 1t was not nec- essary tc make a supplemen tal con- tract as suggested by Mir Sorrells. MT. Sorrells then said it was not in the contract and finally the contract was produced and read. The words in the contract intimated that the contractor should receive the fine, but not quite as plain as Mr. Ssrrells had put it and the efficient Prose cutting Attorney informed the Hon. orabls County Judge that the only way he could alter the matter was to make a supplemental contract, to which the County Judge objected, and the reporter thinking there would be a racket" of some kind, quietly made "sneak, leaving the we'll versed officials still arguing the case.
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ALMOST DISASTROUS
A Fire Broke Out in Ragland's Cot
 ton Ware House Last Night

Just at midnight Tuesday an alarm of fire was turned in from Ragland's large cotton warehouse situated on West Barraque street. The fire departmentresponded none too quickly, for if they had been a few moments later in arriving on the scene a disastrous fire would have been the result.
 They found two bales of cotton blazing and the flames heading for other bales near by The fremen rolled the burning bales into the street where the fire was soon ex- tinguished.
 The bales were on the exterior platform of the warehouse, upon which were also stationed 75 or LOG bales of the deecy staple, which, il lgnited would bave caused a very disastrous conhagration, The cot ton burned was fully insured.
 The cause of the fire IS unknown but it is believed to have been of in- cendiary origin.
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A Mississippi farmer named Nan gum, near Smedes, having become disgusted with negro labor, has sue cessfuIIy employed trained monkeys in cotton picking. He says the ex- pertinent is a success and next year he expects to import several hun dred of them from Africa before cot ton picking time. By their idleness in this instance the negroes of Mis- sissippi can be truly said to have made monkeys of themselves.
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The members of the Legislature who would have a far understand ing of the loathsomenes of the state house should visit it in snake-time. It is at it's best when the adders, the the moecasins aud the ratters come out of their hiding to sun them selves, Arkansas Democrat.
 In the above the esteemed Demo erat is engaging in figure of rhet- orie known as hyperbole The edi- tor of the Graphic has been a ire quent visitor and q temporary occu- pant of the aforesaid State House in the past and we have never seen any If the "yarmints' above described. The Democrat man must have had a
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HOW's 9his?

We offer 8l00 reward for any case of catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure.
 r. J. CHENEY 65 CO, Props, Toledo, 0
 We the undersigned. have known F. J Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable m all business transac- tions and financially able to carry out any ob- legations made by their firm.
 WEST 1RU Ak Wholesale druggists, Toledo,
 Ohio.
 WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle, Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free e25 Halls family pills are the best,
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Already the Law.

Representative Caldwell, Of this county. on Tuesday introduced a bill in the House (No. 55) to regulate and fix the price for weighing cot ton. making the maximum price for weighing bale 10 cents. This is already the law. A bill of this na- ture was passed during the session of 1895 and the act appears on page IF of the acts for that year. It IS as follows
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From MT. Chas. Ringler, who re- gently came up from Camden, we learn that Mr. Ed Black wood, who was injured while braking at that place recently, is resting very easy at a hotel there, where he is being cared for by members of the Camden lodge of K. of r. and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of this city. He will not be left a acripple as at first re ported.
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The Democrat would like to see every official in the State, from governor to constable, put on sal ary.-Arkansas Democrat.
 And so would the Graphic. There also needs to be some "equalizingn along these lines. For instance, why should the Governor receive a salary of only 3,OOo a year, and the Sheriffs of Jefferson, Garland and Pulaski counties make from $10,0 to $15, 900 a year in fees out of theIr offices. Increase the salary of the Governor and al. other State officers and reduce the income from the big county offices in the big counties of the State.
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CHICKEN SH1
Much Interest Manib s
 Exhibits

The big State cbiol has been in progres, for several days, clol
 The show was a gr every point of view general interest in over the State, and is already a laying pIa big show next seasot tion now owns it's o. in much better fa than ever before.
 The executive conI ing of ". H. Westbt' Mizell, of this city, q of Camden, and Ash Frank Kappel, of Lil decide as to where next show will be < offering the most ia' secure the show. l come to the front.
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its uuiqueness. The table vas ar ranged as a fertilization and the cakes. ices, ieliies md other edtbles were moulded upon military designs -cannous, mortars, knapsacks, muskets, canteers, swords, saddles and ali sorts of army emblems were used. and the ices were served in cartridge shells.
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IS WHAT MIR. JOHNSON SAYS PINE BLUFF IS IN
 NEED OF.
PREVENT DISCRIMINATION
Apologies for the Use of the Word Rebate, Says He Should
 Have Said "Refund,
Pine Bluff, Ark. Jan. 18th.

Pine Bluff, Ark. Jan. I8tl. Editor Graphic:
 In your paper of the 18th ap- pears au article from me in which 1 have usel the word rebate" In an editorial you asked me to ex- plain. I must admit that it was an inexeusabIe and stupid blunder on my part. If there are any rebates going it is kept very quiet and not to be made public property.
 I should have used the word ire fund. You will readily see there is wide difference in the meaning. "Rebate" is harsh word and, as have found out recently, is grating to sensitive nerves. If you will accept this apology I will tell you what refund is.
 Suppose. for example, you have two customers, Smith and Jones, shipping you cotton for sale Smith sends you one hundred bales Son which the railroad collects one dollar and fifty cents per bale. Jones sends youonehundred bales on whicn the railroad collects one dol lar per bale; Jones not living as off as Smith.
 Now. if you will take a bill of ] ing from any cotton buyer fof o0 bales of cotton shipped out ovef tat, same road to the agent, showing aim that the cotton received from Smith and Jones was shipped out over his road, he will refund you one dollar and ten cents on Smiths cotton and sixty cents on Jones' cotton. In other words they will refund" you all over forty cents per bale on all bills of lading you can show for cotton received and shipped oyer the same road.
 This "refund" is an excuse for the hlgh rates charged on cotton ship ped from here. There is no refund on the forty thousand bales hauled in here by wagons and on roads from nearby .polnts.
 The freight rates from Swan Lake to Memphis on cotton are one dollar and fifty cents psr bale. Swan Lake to Pine Bluff, sixty cents per bale--a difference of nin6ty cents. The rates from Memphis to Liver poolsor the East, is fully two dollars less per bale than from Pine Bluff. A few years ago Pine Bluff was selling groceries to Shreveport. I am told that Shreveport is now sell ing groceries in our territory.
 This is but one of many instances that might cite to show how Pine Bluff, to use a homely phrase, is getting the worst of it. There are other important matters which should be brought to the attention of our people and which l should like to discuss, but what is the use, Mir. Editor, of pointing out an evl or even suggesting remedy unless one has the ability to supply, as well as to suggest, the remedy. You nor I nor no other single individual can do it. Such task requires the con certed action of ali.
 In order to get such concert of ac- tion we must have a Board of Trade thoroughly organized and intelli- gently conducted. If you will lend your valuable assistance Tn bring ing our business men to a speedy realization of this crying necessity you will have conferred a lasting benefit upon the people from whom you draw your support.
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The telegraph companies and ex- press companies refuse to pay the stamp=tax and it is just such poli- eies that cause the popular oDposi- tion and hostile legislation to corpo- rations. Why shouldn't these cor porations bear their part of the bur dens of the war as periodically as the people?
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The Kansas City Courtof Appeals has decided that slot machine is a gambling device. The decision was made in the case of c. o. Brown, of Lamar, wbo was convicted in court of that county for having a slot ma chine in his place of business. He appealed on the ground that a slot machine is not q gambling device, and lost.
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One of the best bills introduced al the present session is that introduc ed by Representative Mears to pre- vent ''partiality, favoritism, delay and corruption in the administra- tion of justice The courts are of ten used for thep pression and abuse of political enemies, and Mir. Mears' bill makes it heavy penal ty for any officer of the court to exercise any influence in favor of any litigants or defendants. The bill should pass.
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The ratio of men killed to the amount of whiskey drank in the '16 to l" saloon at Texarkana is rapidly increasing. It is said that three men have been recently killed in that saloon. The "16 to r dram shop must dispense a mighty mean quality of liquids. The good people of Texarkana owe it to their good name and reputation to abolish 8 sa- loon of so bad a character.
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Over in Tennessee the Legislature is making an effort to abolish use less State offices. and here in Arkan- sas the Legislature is making au ef- fort to reduce emoluments of county offices by placing the officers on a salaried hat Verify, the soft snap so long enjoyed by otfce-holders is apparently at an end.
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NOTICk

Iwil on the goth day of Jannary, 1309, at the hour of noon, sell to the highest and best bidder the entire stock of merchandise of Amelia Blum. now in tho two store houses situated on the corner of Pine street and Sec ond avenue and on the west side of Main street between Third and Fourth avenues. Also the furniture and fixtures in said houses and one horse and delivery wagon. Said sale to be made in bulk on credit of three months with approved security with interest at the rate Of per cent per annum from the date of purchase until paid.
 49w c. H. TRIPLETT, Assignee.
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The fire losses on Galloway Col lege have been adjusted by the in- surance companies and now the reople of Searcy are making her culean effort to rebuild the college They expect to raise $75, GOO for that purpose.
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Gen. and Mrs. Alger gave a re- ception in Washington the other day in honor of the army and navy, and the entertainment is said to have been more notable because of
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The Rev. CD Tom Dixon has quit the pulpit and announces that he will devote his entire tune hereafter to the lecture field
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Senator Hall has introduced a bill fixing the fees and emoluments of the officers of Scott county" Pro- vision is made that the excess of fees over salaries paid shall go to a fund for the building of a new court house in said county.
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The osculatory epidemic has reached Texas, At El Paso the other day Gen. Shafter was given a grand reception sand kissed by a number of enthusiastic women He was kissed not because he deserved it, but simply to be in fashion with the latest fad.
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The Tennessee Legislature has iu- vlted Bryan and Wheeler to address that body. Come to think of it, Bryan and Wheeler would make strong team.
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Makers of chewing gum are or ganizing . combine. The prelimi- naries promise to be long drawn out.
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Hx43- TN.g4- arc tasteless, mild, effee- kAOOu 5 hAAS tive All druggists. 25e.

Former Governor John Young Brown has declined to again become a candidate for Governor of Ken lucky. This leaves the race for governor between Senator Goebel, Gen. Hardin and Capt. Stone, but there may be other entries,
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case ot the jim jams" when he last visited the State House, and carried the varmints above named on the inside of his un-copperlined stom- ach Brace up, young man, brace nnl
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T'PIPLE: T
The $4,OOO Suit !
 United States

Ex Sheriff c. HI B. Grace, c. M. Phi Culpepper went d
 Tuesday, being inter
 the $4, 900 damage saI vidson vs. c. H. Tria. the United States cia
 Davidson is a color6 el on suspicion at =AI last year, and taken where he was releas6 to be the party val sues for alleged faIsa' The defendant is ! MT. A. B. Grace aa. Hemingway, and q Messrs. Fl Fu!E ] ball. Davidson is al eraI lodges, which ar out. For some mon in the em ploy of the Rock on the streets
 T le United Sta tes
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Ex-Gov. Bob Taylor has hied him self to hls home at Johnson City to prepare Q new lecture. And it will be another Taylor gem, too.
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Senator Martin has introduced a bill to create the Fourth Chancery District to be composed of Prairie, Monroe. Jefferson and Arkansas counties.
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It is said that three men have been killed in the "16 to l" saloon at Texarkana. That "16 to r sa- loon should be abolished.
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"Coin" Harvey is shll engaged in the effort of chasing elusive coin, but the festive white metal is a little shy and refuses to be run down.
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Worn Out Mothers Are Requested 10 Read the Fol-
 lowing Letter
An Arkansas Woman Has son1e-
 thing important to Say.


 "I wish to write few words for the benefit of weak and worn out mothers. Before began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla I tweighed IF pounds and was 80 weak could hardly do anything. l had bad spells with my stomach, when it seemed as though I could not live. I had hardly life enough to take care of my two months old child. began taking Hoods Sarsa- parilla and after using three bottles l weighed 145 pounds. have now taken six bottles and am so much better that even the doctor was surprised when he saw ne. While there has been much sickness in this vicinity l have escaped and attribute my good health entirely to Hoods Sarsaparilla." MRS. s. D. Os- BORN, Stone, Arkansas. Remember Hoods SarsapaFiIla Is tho best fact the One True Blood Purifier.
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PINE BLUFF. ARK. JAN. 2l. 1899

A Board of Trade is acryine need now 10 Plaa Blaa
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Turkey has ordered l62 K rupp guns and 30,OOO shells.
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-27

agricultural difficulties Of the first year.
The gathering Of the poor from the
Missouri river. by means Of teams was
referred to. and the general plan Of
colonization devised by the Pioneers.
was described and commended. In this
plan Various considerations were taken
Into account. as protection from the In
dians and from the element. the fencing
Of farms. establishment ~ Villages. pro-
curemcnt Of water supply. etc. Some
difficulty was experienced from the fact
that many who cnigratcd 10 Utah were
entirely now TO farming operations. and
especially those In vogue here. Atteh-
tiUn was called to the fact that IN cs-
tablishing colonies In different parts ~
utnm. care was taken to see that NIL
the essential handicrafts were repre-
scented IN each company.
The firmneus and wisdom of President
Young. In Insisting upon the founding
or village communities. were comincnd-
Cd. although they had been mistudgcd
at the time by many u the people. The
speaker gave q graphic arcuunt n the
hardships endured by many ~ the carly
settlers. on account ~ Indian troubles,
scarcity OF food. trouble over water
etc. Tho advantages ~ the village COM
munitlcr In the way ~ schools. meet
ing-goinE. social intercourse. etc. were
portrayed. and the wisdom % such n
plan ~ colonization was highly COM
mendcd.
The speaker closed by calling atten-
tlon TO the various opportunities for
colonization afforded IN different locnli-
ties, and exhorting the young people 20
Independence and diligence In material
Affairs. The eighth lecture ~ the course
will be given ncxt Friday evening by
Elder Andrew Jcnaon, un the subject ~
his recent visit 10 the missions through
out the world.