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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
G[hG Dome

Bills have been introduced by Messrs.
Carroll, of Alamance, and Clarkson, or
Mecklenburg, which have for their pur-
pose the adoption of wide tires on all
wagons and other draft vehicles, and IT
is greatly to be hoped that these bills
will be adopted for all of the counties
in the State. They levy no taxes; they
impose no fines or penalties; they do
not compel any one to use" wide tires;
and in order to do SO throw away wa
CONS or narrow-tired wheels; they sim
ply encourage people to use the wide
tire, whenever new wagons or new
wheels for old wagons need to be pur-
chased.
1t is generally admitted, that macadam
roads are too expensive to be generally
adopted in North Carolina. 1t is also
generally admitted that while the dirt
roads are the least expensive to build,
they are the most costly roads to use. es-
pecially during the winter season, when
the surfaces are softened by rain and
cut to pieces by the narrow wheels.
But all experiments and experience go
to show that the use of wide tires on
the dirt roads, whether these roads be
of sand or clay, not only does not cut
the roads to pieces, but actually packs
and smOoths the surface, consequently
the use of wide tires benefits the road
and hence we should do everything posi-
BILE to encourage the use of these wide
tires ON the public roads of the State.
This viii be accomplished by the adoption
of the bills proposed by Messrs. Carroll
and Clarkson, which simply provide that
any person using wide-tired wagons can,
for limited number of years, be reliev-
ed of portion of his road tax, not
exceeding one-half of the road tax paid
by such person during any year. 1t is
wise to adopt this measure, as it will
set the people to thinking about the
wide tires; will encourage and help
them to make the change; and this meas
IRE works no hardship OH people not
using or owning wagons, for the reason
that the adoption of the wide tire bene.
fits the road more than would the pay
ment of this part of mans road tax.
The Democratic platform of 1898 de-
nounced the extravaganza of the pres
ent Republican administration and prom
ised the people an economical admins
tration. Our present able Legislature is
standing by the platform nobly and has
just put in another entering wedge in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
WILL BE RE-NOMINATED WITH
OUT OPPOSITION.
Washington Post.


That staunch defender of Bryan and
the Chicago platform, Editor Norman e.
Mack, of the Buffalo Times, is here to
add his efforts to those of the advocates
of Buffalos great Pan American EXPOSE
ton of 1901. Mr.. Mack is the intimate
friend of many of the most influential
Democrats in the Senate and House.
and it is fair to presume that his rela-
tons with them will help along his
work in behalf of the exposition enter
prise. On being asked by Post repor-
ter at Chamberlin's what he thought of
the interview of Senator Jones, of Ar
kansas, published in Sundays Post, re-
garding the Democratic outlook, Mr..
Mack said:
Il endorse all our National Chairman
said in that very explicit and interesting
statement. The Democratic party would
not be true to itself were it to renounce
the platform of 1896. We are going to re-
affirm the principles promulgated at Chi
cago without doubt. Because of one de-
feat we are not to be cowed into aban-
donment of cause that we believe to
be righteous and in the interest of the
whole people. The fact that we were
beaten in 1888 was no ground for taking
back water in 1892: in that year. we
came out boldly as ever and won.
The cause of bimetallism is as strong
to-day with the people as ever. IN
fact, the men who voted for it in 1896
are. if anything, more devoted in their
allegiance now than then. Mr.. Bryan
is as much our leader now as in '96, and
he will be renominated without opposi-
tom
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION.

There is no more important duty de-
voving upon this Legislature than the
selection of three able. honest and capa-
BILE men to serve as Railroad Commits
sioners for the next two years. The
bill that has been introduced embraces
all the powers of the old law, with addi-
tional powers that experiences has taught
are necessary. Before that act becomes
law the present law ought to be re-
pealed or there is danger that the courts
might not uphold at, and the Commits
of men not in sympathy with that de-
mand of the Democratic State platform
which reads:
"We favor the extension of the powers
of the Railroad Commission. and closer
scrutiny into their affairs in order to
ascertain, establish and maintain such
rates as shall be fair and just to the peo-
pie and to the transportation and trans
mission corporations"
When the new law lis enacted, its eff
fectiveness depends upon the character
of the men elected Railroad Commits
sioners. If men are chosen who look at
questions from the standpoint of the pro-
fessional agitator or railway manager,
the law will be dead letter, no matter
how good it is. 1t is the man every
where that comts-the man behind the
gum, the man on the bench, the man be-.
hind the pillow, the man at the helm
''there is more in the man than there is
in the land" The act introduced is along
the right lime, provided the men chosen
TO enforce the law have knowledge, in
tegrity and are imbued with a spirit of
justice.
In this connection, we desire to say
that the new commissioners-all three
of them-ought to be required to stay in
the office ait least four-ffths of their
time and devote themselves to the duties
devolving upon the Commissioners. If
they are to come to Raleigh only once
or twice month for few days time,
there is NO NECESSITY of paying large
salaries. But men ought TO be chosen
who will give their whole time to the
duties just as judge or State officer is
required to do. If this is done, there is
no economy in cutting down salaries.
Men of capacity ought to be chosen and
the salaries ought to be on a par with
those of other elective State officers. 1t
will be- economy to elect scrong men, re-
quire all their time, and pay them well
for IT,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
is THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE
DOOMED?

Men who ought to know say that in the
next ten years every steam locomotive
will disappear completely, and electric
motors will supplant them. They also
say that with the new motive power
trains will rush along at minimum
speed of 100 miles an hour. This will
prove a great blessing to those who wish
to 90 quickly from one point to another
but no more than Hostetters Stomach
Bitters has proved a blessing to those
who wish to go quickly from sickness to
health This is not an idle assertion,
but plain truth. The Bitters net Mt
once upon stubborn cases of dyspepsia,
indigestion. biliousness, liver complaint.
kidney disease. malaria and feyers. They
improve appetite, purify the blood, quiet
the nerves, and induce sound. refreshing
sleep. The trial of single bottle will
afford convincing proof, Sold at drug
stores all over America.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24

cally to do many things, but the pledge
of economical government" implies
that there shall be such reduction in
compensation as can be made without
taking away reasonable ray 20 public
officers.
There is not room for any sweeping
reductions, for public salaries in North
some cases reductions can be made and
ii will be a mistake not to make them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
MEETS WITH UNIVERSAL AP-
PROVAL."

.'Can it be possible writes one of the
leading Democrats Of Burke county.
that a Democratic Legislature is going
TO beat even the Fusion gang in white
washing Ohio. Stand UP for the peo-
pie and prevent the adoption of that re-
port. 1t will he a sorry day for any
Democrat to defend such am action as
this before our people. The Demo
Gratis. the true men of the party, every
Bryan man in the county is with you.
Lay it on heavy 49,. | have been asked
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
REDUCTION OF SALARIES AND
FEES.

There is not room to doubt that in
taking a determined stand to reduce sal
aries and fees the House is along the
right line. There is little disposition or
demand for radical cut that will deny
fair compensation for public service
rendered, but there is demand for
moderate reductions such as, in the
has passed it's second reading in the
House.
Ills legislators did not promise specifi-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
He FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, Of
West Jefferson, o., after suffering IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve in the World. % cents a box.
Sold by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
TheSpirit Of the Press

SHOULD NOT BE REINSTATED.
Salisbury Truth.
Well, the Wilson's have been exonera-
ted To the people generally, this means
Il very little. We do not think they
ought to be re-instated, especially by
this Democratic Legislature. 1t has
done the Wilson's a kindness which ought
To Ston there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24

I<ittrell. n. c., Nov. Is, 1898.
Mrs. Joe Pearson,
Dear Madam | have been for
number of years troubled with what
seemed to be humor in the blood, which
gave me great deal of annoyance in
the winter. | consulted and tried the
treatment of five physicians without the
least benefit, but since beginning to take
your Remedy am much improved, and
hope soon to be well.
CLIFTON l.. WHITAKER,
Sec. n. G. Conference NJ. z. church,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
SCARCE AS HENS TEETH
Durham Morning Herald.

If the Legislature declares that Otho
Wilson was proper person for Railroad
Commissioner and gives him good char
acter it would be mistake not to con-
tinue him in office, as such good men
are scarce.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
NOTHING TO RESIGN.

Ohio Wilson is anxious TO resign but
it is our opinion that he has nothing to
resign, unless the Legislature allows him
pay for work he did not perform, and
he will hardly give this up if it is al
lowed him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
Save YOUR Skin
How to Preserve, Purify and Beau
tify the Skin and Complexion.

The clearest, softest, whitest skin, free
from pimple, spot, or blemish, is produced
by CUTIcURA SOAP. 1t prevents pimpies,
blackheads, blotches, red, rough, and oily
skin, and other facial blemishes, rashes, and
eruptions, because it prevents Inflammation
and clogging of the PORES, the cause of most
complexional designations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
IT DOES NOT LOOK WE'LL.
Durham Morning Herald.

Durham Morning Herald.
The Wilson's may have done or in
tended nothing wrong, but it does not
look well for Railroad Commissioner
to get mixed up in business transactions
with officers of the railroads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24

TIE Elizabeth City Naval Reserves
won the flag for the best drilling at the
NeWbern Fair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24

WE do not want Boys or Loafers to
write us. but men of ability. 5000 to $500
Der month. Statesmen and general agents.
Salary or commission. RACINE FIRE
ENGINE CO.. LTD, Racine, Wis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24

Few men can keep their good resolu-
tons and diary at the same time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
LIVES OF DISTINGUISHED
NORTH CAROLINlANS.'
Compiled by w. j. PEELE, Esq.

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Raleigh, y. c.
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Additional Testimony as to The Merits OF
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy
THIS is VALUABLE ENDORSE
MENT.
HUMoR IN THE BLOOD.

I<ittrell, n. c., Nov. 10, 1898.
Sc Too paarcoD
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

Judge Stocksla2er passed through Sho-
shone Saturday on his way to Albion to
hold court.
The people of Idaho are thinking of
taking the advice given by The JOURNAL
two years ago, viz: to turn the Albion
Normal into reform school and erect
Normal school on railroad line. Now
Haley and Pocatello both want the new
Normal building, but as Shoshone is in
the right location, has respectable
climate, etc., the new Normal will be
built here Brothers Picotte and lift are
mighty nice fellows, but they have sure
ly got bats in their belfry if they think
they will get away with the new Normal
school building.
Having good many remnants of Dry
Goods on hand and wishing to make
room for fine spring line, have some
good bargains TO offer up TO March 1st.
Outing flannel cut from 121s to &c yard
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10
SCHOOL NOTES.

The new books are now in the library
and everything arranged for the conven
fence of the pupils and librarian. There
are now almost 800 volumes in our libra
ry, and are all good wholesome reading
From the proceeds of our school enter
tainment, were purchased 142 volumes
and there is still small amount in the
treasury. The books are arranged in
five classes, reference, biographical, his
torical, essays and lectures and fiction.
| The school board and teachers have the
general charge of the library, but the
H. S, Literary Society elect librarian
who acts under the advice of the teach
ers.
As there is no public library IN our
town, and by the solicitation of num-
Der of the reading public, it has been
deemed advisable to make the school
library also a public library and charge
those who desire to become members a
small fee, which will go to support the
library.
The library will be open to school
children on Friday afternoon of each
week, and to the public it will be open
every Saturday from till p. M, for
the present.
The A class finished the review in
general history this week.
Classes in book keeping and natural
philosophy will be started next week,
The B class have begun the study of
Rhetoric and compositions are now in
order.
The attendance Monday was the low
est this year-too cold. Some pupils
from the country were absent for the
first time this term.
We have been lucky to have little or
none of the contagious diseases that
have visited the schools about us, yet
the grippe has fastened itself on several
pupils of the high school. Eta Book,
Estella Burkill, Ida Gambler and Josie
Parry are among the number that have
been kept out.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10

A year ago THE JOURNAL made an
effort to have a grist mill established at
this place, but for want OF assistance the
scheme fell through. The same offer of
a mill site and water right is again made
and by pulling together we can have a
good mill built here, that will bring a
railroad shops, were they running. We
shall endeavor TO get the matter worked
up this week, so that others will become
interested and an earnest effort made to
carry the project TO successful issue.
In our next issue we will fully explain
the plans already formulated. All we
ask is the hearty cooperation of all ur
citizens.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-02-10
sHosHoNE. FEBRUARY 10, 1889.
LOCAL AND GENERAL ROUNDUP.

Valentines day next Tuesday.
Billy Gwin was in town Wednesday
Mrs. DR.. Baugh is quite ill this week.
Doc Smith has fine line of fishing
tackle.
Hon. j. L. Fuller spent Sunday in our
village.
A new line of mems shoes at Gus B.
Keefer's.
Sam Lewis was up with load OF baled
hay Tuesday.
stenographer Brannin is at Albion at
tending court.
Charlie Coon was in from the sheep
camps Saturday.
Mrs. Ennis has been quite sick for a
number of days,
John Coats was up from Toponis the
first of the week.
Ladies facinators and fancy worsted
goods at Sen ter's'
All the latest Geographic news win be
found on inside pages.
Will Darrah came over from the Big
Wood ranch Saturday.
Abraham Lincoln's birthday-look at
Senter's mp to date ad.
Tom Gooding was up from his home
at Toponis on Monday.
Mrs, George Eveleth visited her peo-
pie on Snake river Sunday.
DR.. Baugh lost about eighty head of
sheep during the cold snap.
Howard Lemon and wife visited at
Ketchum the first of the week.
J. NJ. Butler has been confined to his
room this week with the grippe.
Uless Pless had one of his thumbs
badly frozen the first of the week.
1t was 40 degrees below zero at Ketch- !
um and Gimlet Monday morning.
Lunches of all kinds served at j. NJ.
Bntler's, at all hours, day or night.
Henry Brown is improving slowly and !
will soon be at his post In the store.
Don't forget the number.
Sam Holt.
Guy C. Barnum was in town Sunday
and left for Hagerman in the evening.
Miss Marie Glenn Of Glenn's Ferry, is
visiting Miss Lottie Barger this week.
Mrs. Patton, from Caldwell. is visiting
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Dill of Shoshone.
The grippe is on the decline in this To-
cality, much 70 the delightof Shoshone
people.
At Sam Hollis
A lesson in carving viii be given to
all who come after February LIST. The
first quarter will be carved from some
things, some to the middle and some
way past the middle; in TACT all kinds
Of carving will be done. Come and see
US.
Just Received-Line of Ucan 'tripe'm
Shoes in all sizes. Nothing on earth
t, compare with them. Call at the store
of Geo. D. SAVERS 4 Co.. and examine
them.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-08-19

How much did 1t cost?
The Peoples Gas Light and Coke
Company has been at It again?
1t has had its assessment reduced,
while that Of everybody else In Chi.
cagO has been raised.
Merchants and clerks,
Poor and rich,
Brokers and manufacturers,
Grocers and doctors,
High and low,
All have been raised and the daily
press has been bounding the Assessors
into seeking 1t to every poor man In the
community.
But not one word has been uttered
or one protest recorded against the
crime Of the year-the lowering Of the
taxes Of the notorious Gas Trust.
The Gas Trust does as 1t pleases.
1t tears up the public streets just
after the taxpayers have been mulcted
to pave them, and 1t Ii not charged a
dollar.
1t charges the city for $50 street
lamps which are never lighted. and
nothing Is said.
1t violates the antitrust law and It
Is unheeded.
1t charges the people 200 per cent.
more than It ought to for gas, aud they
have no remedy.
Aud now It shows the new Revenue
Law to be a farce, for 1t bids open de.
flance to It, by openly securing q reduc'
ton Of Its taxes, while everyone else
Is raised.
The official statement of the Peoples
Gas Light and Coke Company pub
lished In the Economist af May Q. 1900,
gave the net assets of the Peoples Gas
Light ana Coke Company at $0S,5S5,'
500.
Yet the Assessors found only $1,1OO,'
600 worth Of property belonging to It
The president OF the Peoples Gas
Light and Coke Company at Its last
annual meeting, proudly announced
that the net earnings Of the Peoples
Gus Light and Coke Company, Ovel
ana above all expenses, for 1908
amounted to &2,OOO.OOO.
Net earnings, mind you!
And yet this concern which saltef
away $2,O00,000 in net earnings las
year, ana which has SOS, 5S5. SGD wsrtl
Of assets, according to the Oficial state
ments of its offices, has only $1,100,0O(
to tax, according to the Assessors!
Shame upon such Assessors!
They are a disgrace to the community
and deserve c0ndign punishment at TIL
hands Of an outraged people.
Just AssessOrS, f0rs0Oth!
They make the Lehman estate. whicl
Is worth $4,000, 900, pay as much take
az this scoundrealy trust. which j
worth Jos. 100000.
They make Marshall Field and ever
other merchant pay a big and q full
tax on full valuation.
Marshall Field does not maintain
bribery bureau.
Every laboring man who has a plan
for his daughter has to pay a tax on 4
Every struggling rent-paying citize
who ia living from hand to mouth ha
to pay q tax on the full valuation Of hi
property.
But the corrupt Gas Trust knows Il
business. 1t has an advantage owe
other people.
Who Is the fellow In the Assessor
Office with the itchy palm?
The people will ask this questio
with \ voice OF thunder one Of thes
days and all the bribe money ever pal
out by tho Gas Trust will not save th
culprit from bis Just fate.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-08-19
To Charge Up Against This Aggregation Of
Wealth and Capital Banded
for Spoil
Business Men Would Like to Know why They Arc
Hounded for Full valu-
e ation
When This Notorious Octopus Can Buy Immunity for
Itself from Paying just
Taxes

II the people Of Chicago permit them.
selves to be robbed by an Octopus
which has no legal right to exist, they
are not entitled to any sympathy.
%HA
The "Universal Gas Company" OBJ.
tnined q franchise from the city on the
express stipulation that Il ~:ald
charge but 90 cents per thousand feet
for gas. The Universal company 's
NV owned by the Trust. and Is fur
aIsh ges ,at S1.10 per 1000 feet. In de.
aance Of law. Its franchise should be
forfeited forthwith.
~6A
The Infamous Gus Trust bought our
streets Of the last Legislature, ana the
city Of Chicago can never own gas
plant or an electric light plant Of its
own until this consolidation" law Il
repealed.
Think Of an American city prohibited
from using Its own streets!
Yet the city Of Chicago cannot use its
own streets II It wants to light then
Itself!
The Gas Trust owns Chicago streets
II bought them from the last Legisla
ture. =.
The people are Just awakening to thi'
fact.
Wait until they are thoroughly
aroused, aud some gentlemen will nO
t.A. a.
limits.
The most baneful. threatening nm,
dangerous influence In public life to.da!
n In the shape Of the all.corruptinl
corporations, and they are themselve
rapidly giving that fact the benefit o
public demonstration. The only way Il
secure our politics, our Legislatures an
our courts against their polluting infiu
Arizona republican., 1899-01-29
GUN CLUB MEETING
Sixth Annual Tournament of inc
 Territorial Association.

The sixth annual tournament of the Arizona Sportsmen's association will take place in this city next Thursday and Friday. The following is the pro- gramms:
 FIRST DAY.
 Event No. 1-Fifteen singles; en- trance, $2.
 Event No. 2--Twenty singles; eE- trance, $2.50.
 Event No. 3.-Twenty singles, 10 doubles.
 Team shoot for $500 diamond badge. Cpsn to Arizcna gun clubs.
 Event No. 4.-Ten singleG, en- Event No. 5.-Twenty-fye singles; entrance, $4.
 CD Individual championship medal; (2) Eastman folding camera; (3) am munition case: (4) 100 U. NJ. c. loaded shells.
 SECOND DAY.
 Event No. Hive live birds; en- trance, S4
 Event No. 2.-Fifteen live birds; en- trance, $6.50.
 @ Individual championship live bird medal; CD gun case; (3) hunting coat; (4) shooting blouse; (5) cleaning rod. : Event No 3.-soven live birds; en- trance, s.
 Event No. 4.-Twenty singles; en- trance, s.
 Event No. 5.-Ten singles; en- trance, $1.50.
 Event No. 6.-Fifteen singlts; en- trance, $2.50.
 The team shoot diamond badge is now held by Tucson, the individual championship msdaI by Charles Mey- CTS of the Tucson club, and the iudi- viduaI live bird medal by Mont P. Chubb Of the Phoenix club.
 The American Shooting association rules will govern all events. The in diyidual championships are confined to