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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
IMPORTANT INSURANCE CASE.
A Motion to Rehear it Argued in the Supreme
Court Yesterday.

An important insurance case was ar
gued yesterday in the Supreme Court
In 1898 the Mutual Reserve Fund Life
Association, of New York, under a reso-
luton of the directors, raised the rate of
assessment On members who entered
prior to $780, and assessed them on the
basis Of their completed age.
Prior to that time two forms of as
sessment had been used:
L. Members had been assessed on their
age at entry.
q In 1895 they had by resolution, been
assessed on the basis of their age at an
intermediate period
Under the 1895 and 1888 resolutions,
all members who entered after 1890 were
still assessed on their age at the time
of their entry
The plaintiffs in the case argued yester-
day did not belong to this class and there
fore refused to pay their assessments
made under the resolution of $685. on the
ground that the resolution was a viola
ton of their contract with the associ:.-
tion, and contrary to it's constitution,
which provides that all assessments shall
be apportioned among the entire mem
bership of the association according to
the age of each member.
Upon plaintiffs refusal to pay their
assessments, the company declared their
policies forfeited and action was brought
in the courts by the plaintiffs to recover
damages for the wrongful cancellation of
their policies.
The cases involve about $1,000, and
were first tried in the Superior Court of
Craven county. and were decided in favor
of the plaintiffs by Judge Hoke. On APP
peal this judgment was sustained by the
Supreme Court
They were up before the court again
yesterday on a motion to rehear
The plaintiffs are represented by w. w
Clark of Newborn, and the defendants
by Judge Shepherd and Col. Hinsdale, OF
this city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

The non-irritating cathartic-Hood's
Pills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

Mr. A. W. Dye, the efficient cashier
for the Scaboard Air Line for the past
ten years has voluntarily resigned to ac-
cept responsible position with the we'll
known firm of Messrs. Jones and Powell.
In severing his connection with the Sea-
board Air Line Mr.. Dye carries with him
the confidence and best wishes of all the
railroad officials ard employees. Mr..
Dye is succeeded as cashier by Mr.. S. j.
Hinsdale, who has held the position of
collector for several years. Mr.. II. M.
Harris. who is well known as the popu-
lar assistant of Messrs. Jones and Powell
will in the future make collections for the
Seaboard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
In the Supreme Court

In the Supreme court yesterday APP
reals from Second district were ar
gued.
Bullock VS.. Bullock, argued by G. NJ.
T. Fountain for plaintiff appellant.
Cannon VS.. Johnson, by John J..
Bridgers and j. r. Gaskilf for plaintiff;
Fountain for defendant.
Perry vs.. Perry, by Martin and
PEBBLES for plaintiff; Winston for de-
PENDANT.
Strauss and others VS.. Mutual Re-
serve Fund Life Association. by w. w.
Clark for plaintiff; John w. HinsdaIe
for defendant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
"ZAZA."

The theatrical season in this city will
reach its eliminating point when Charles
Ffohmans company of capable artists
present David Belasco's wonderfully pow
erful play "Zaza" at the Academy OF
Music next Wednesday night All those
who ere conversant with the news of the
theatre are familiar with the fact that
''zaza, as produced in Row York by
Mr.. Frohman, achieved remarkable sue
cess. Il has been seen there for go
nights, and at every performance. with
out single exception, The theatre was
crowded to the doors. Since leaving New
York, wherever it has appeared the same
story is told, every seat sold long before
the company arrives. Seats are now on
sale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
FLOATS AT THE FA|Ri
industrial Parade From the
City on Wednesday as'sz
Entries For the Races Will Close at II Ucock
on October 18Th. Another Day Aed.d
TO the Gun Club Contest.

1t is proposed by the Fair authorizes
to make a procession of floats from
the city to the Fair grounds one OF
the features of Wednesday. A com
mittee yesterday waited on the busl-
ness men and urged them to take part
in such a display. a large number oil
them agreed to do So
The floats at the last Fair were a
splendid feature OF Wednesday and 1t
is hoped that the success of that occa-
sion may be repeated this year.
A number of suggestions in regard
to attractive floats may be seen at
Sherwood Higgs & Co.'S. where the
committee have placed them for in
spection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

middle and the far West When the votes
are counted the efforts of Big Six will
show their trail
We are spending more than $4,000 a
week to demonstrate to our friends that
their interest requires the defeat of Mark
Hanna
The Democratic managers in Southern
Illinois say that Southern Illinois will
give Bryan practically the same plurality
it gave Cleveland in 1892 This, not count
ing the expected help from the German
vote.
After all, the point of view is every
thing in this matter of choosing between
Presidential candidates, says the New
York Commercial.
81 heard Bryan say on the stump in
'96," said Terrence Mulligan yesterday
noon, as he sat in the gas trench at
Broadway and Thirty fourth street and
looked about for a smooth stone to lay
his pie on while he ate his bread and
corned beef, that he wus fer us wuurk-
ing men, If you'll vote for me, he SEE,
I'll give yez wuurk fer four years stiddy.
Well, did vote for him. | got the wuurk
as he promised, too, an I'm goin to We
fer him agin."
"G'wan!" was the comment OF Danny
Leary. at wasn't O'Bryan gavS us the
wuurk at all! 1t was Mark Hanna and
McKinIey-an' | voted fur EN-, SOS to
git it, Now, I've had four years av it and
am gittin tored like. It's about time
had vacation-an' I'm goin' to vote for
OBryan SOS to git it,"
'The place to get a line on political
sentiment is in small cities and villages
and rural communities" said Mr.. j.. r.
Spafford, of Minnesota, at the EDb1tt
House last night to a Washington Post
reporter. 1.-The man who attempts to
make political predictions based on what
he sees in cities is apt to go astray. Inc
political machine controls elections IN
cities; in the country men vote their
convictions. In the country, too, there
is more intelligent discussion Of public
questions, and if you want to know how
the people are going to vote, go out
into the country and listen to how they
are talking.
Another point to be considered is that
the interests of people in rural communi-
ties are practically the same the country
over, so it will be found that what the
bulk of the farmers are talking about in
Minnesota, they are talking about in
Ohio and Indiana and Illinois and other
States where conditions are the same. In
Minnesota, just now, the farmers are
talking about trusts, and the talk is
favorable to Bryan and the Democratic
party They say the Republicans have
had everything their own way the past
four years and have done nothing toward
the suppression of the trust evil, so it is
time to give the other fellows chance
and see if they will do better. Minnesota
is naturally Republican State, and Bry-
an may not carry it, but he will come so
close to doing so that it will be mighty
uncomfortable for the Republican man
ayers"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS"

A small pimple on your face may seem
of little consequence, but it shows your
blood is impure, and impure blood is what
causes most of the diseases from which
people suffer. Better heed the warning
given by the pimple and purify your blood
at once by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This medicine cures all diseases due to
bad blood, including scrofula and salt
rheum.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

Feeling of safety pervades the house
hold that uses One Minute Cough Cure,
the only harmless remedy that produces
Immediate results 1t is infallible for
coughs, colds, Group and all throat and
lung troubles. 1t will prevent consump-
-Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co., VIM.
Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Some Reforms Will be Urged For Adoption by
the Aldermen.

The board of aldermen will meet to-
night in regular monthly session.
AIT this meeting the question of re-
organization of the Fire department will
probably be taken up again.
Chief Mailer, who has been the very
efficient head of Raleigh's most excellent
Fire, department for many years, has
plans for the improvement of the SER
vice which he will recommend and ask
the board to adopt.
He has given the matter much study,
and, aided by his experience, he has care
fully worked out some reforms that he
is convinced should be put into opera
tion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

1t takes magnificent stock of Dress Goods to meet such
demands experience. We have made liberal pro-
vision this fall No past aSSomentS have approached
the wonderfully interesting and greatly diversified stock
are now ready to show our patrons.
This immense and comprehensive collection bought
at unusual concessions and that offer the
strongest values in the city We claim, and there are houS
dress by our store means that is the best and most correct
style the best of its ethe best at the price We have
made this a constant study constant labor and
to it have given our best thought and our best efforts We
invite your inspection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

The average dressmaker is miss con-
StructioniSt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

OYSTERS FRESH EVERY DAY AT
Dughi's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

Smoke Sporting Club Cigars, they are
the latest PA be !.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-05

The News and Observer is requested
to give notice that the date of the
close of entries for races at the Fair
is II p. m on October Is, and not the
22d, as stated in some programs. For
good reasons, the date of the 18th has
been definitely fixed, and all persons
contemplating attendance with their
horses, should be careful to make en-
try before the hour named on the 18th
inst. Any information desired in re-
gard to the races may be obtained
from Mr.. w. c. McMackin Entry
blanks and programs may be had on
addressing Secretary Pogue.
The Gun Contest will begin on We'd
nesday, continuing on Thursday and
Friday. The Georgia Clubs esecially
will be strongly represented. The rail
roads are giving them and others at
distant points special rates.
Entries of handiwork, art and the
like are coming in from Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Richmond, Philadelphia,
Harrisburg, Palmyra and other points.
Contracts were signed yesterday for
several balloon ascenSions. The fea-
ture of an ascension is the dropping of
dog from great height. The ami
NAL descends with his own parachute,
preceding his master. This particu-
lar canine navigator weighs sixteen
pounds, is quite experienced in the
balloon business.
The Oxford Orphan Asylum will dis
play the interesting work of its pupils
in many departments. Col Hicks has
infused much life and power in the
work there and some of its results can
be seen and studied.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-27
THE MAN r1OST WORTHY.

In communication to the Raleigh
Post on the subject of the United
States Senatorship, b. b. Bobbitt, a
student at Chapel Hill, gives it rs his
individual opinion that the man
most worthy to have that honor con-
ferred upon him is Hon. +. NJ. Sim
mons. Continuing Mr.. Bobbitt says:
If the Democratic party rewards
loyalty. selfsacrlice and generosity,
then it should elect Mr. Simmons.
Mr.. Simmons has, in the last two
campaigns, given more. both of time
and money. in proportion to his abll-
ity, than any other man in the State.
He deserves some reward for this. 1t
the other candidate who is most
prominently spoken Of had have
contributed as much in proportion to
been necessary for the executive
committee to solicit any subscrlp-
tiOnS whatever: the senatorial candi-
dates would have furnished ample
money for all campaign purposes.
But this is not the only reason why
Mr. Simmons should be elected. He
is Il man of great ability, and he
| would undoubtedly represent our
State in the United States Senate as
| we'll, if indeed not better than any
one else who could be selected. |
have not time to recapitulate, even
| briefly. all Of the reasons for Mr..
simmons election, but will say
that if there is anything Of gratitude,
or any recognition of merit in the
Democratic party, then Mr.. Simmons
will succeed Senator Butler
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-27

uMuD NEED not STICK. ;"

A correspondent of the Winston
Journal abiding to the references
made by certain writer's and editors
to mud singing in the Senatorial
contest, makes this comment:
| ask is this not prima-facia evil
dence that there is mad on some
body? If not, why are the aforesaid
parties so afraid of nude Evidently
there is something upon which mud
will stick or the antimudlst would
not be squealing. If there is an
aspirant in the Senatorial contest
whose character is not as pure and
spotless as the driven snow thrice
times thrice bolted by the winds of
heaven) that covers our own blue
mountains in mid winter. then let
him withdraw. We must have a Sem
ator whose moral character is above
reproach-for only such one can
stand the climate in Washington, and
be worth a cent to the people.
Friends Of MIR. Simmons are not
afraid of any flaw being picked in his
moral character. And yet we do not
approve of mud singing, whether it
will or will not stick to man, be
he our candidate or not.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-27
THE SEABOARD KNITTING MILLS.
Manager Burt Writes Concerning the
Gold Leafs Article Last Week
Necessity Of Careful and Thorough
Work in the Manufacture of Under

Ny DEAR Mr. MANNISG:-l wish to eX-
press my appreciation OF your article in
last week GOLD LEAF. descriptive of
our work at the SeabOard Knitting Mills
and OF our plans for the future We
certainly join in your hopes that this Ell
terprise will prove to be a credit to the
town and OF financial help to all classes
OF its citizenship. When our present
plans are completed our plant will be as
well arranged. convenient and we'll
located as any plant manufacturing a
similar line of goods. and if we are not
then successful the fault will be with the
management.
The detail in connection with the man
ufacture of underwear is surprising to
one not connected with a similar indus
try. Should the weight OF a garment be
One-half ounce less than the sample by
which it was sold, or the silk and cotton
thread, satin facing, satteen, silesia, but
tons or any of the trimmings be cheaper
ed. the chances are that the manufac-
turer will have to settle Il claim for
damages or have Il Job lot of goods re-
turned to him. The same thing holds
true in respect to the workmanship. and
YOU can see the necessity of having every
| operation as nearly perfect as possible.
| This often seems unreasonable to the
| operative who does not realize that per-
! feet work means every thing to the sue
cess of the mill. Ii the young ladies here
| continue to improve Us they have III the
past few weeks, the Seaboard Mills will
have nothing to fear along this linz and
will be we'll repaid for their endeavors to
secure none but bright, intelligent opera
| tlveS.
With many thanks for your kindly
mention, and wishing success to you and
all our good friends in Henderson, | am,
Very sincerely,
OREN {. BURT
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-27
The Craig Law Unconstitutional.

United StatesJudge Purnell has decided
the Craig law, regarding the domesti-
cation of all foreign non-resdent) cor
pOrations doing business in North Caro-
lima. SO that they shall submit to the trial
of all suits against them in the State
courts. etc, to be unconstitutional
fact which will practically make it in
operative hereafter
The South Carolina Supreme Court a
month ago declared the same law in that
State to be unconstitutional North
Carolina law having been modelled on the
South Carolina law. being almost an
Identical copy. except that insurance
and other companies We're incorporated
in the North Carolina bill The effect of
this latter provision has been to deprive
the State of North Carolina of thousands
of dollars OF revenue annually derived
from a number of the leading companies
enough each year to pay the salaries of
every State official having offices in the
capitol building-whie the State gains
nothing in return. the regular insurance
law (knOwn as the willard law') being
ample for the government of the insurance
companies and the protection of the in
sured and nsurable public
Several OF the best and most cOnserva-
tive insurance companies withdrew from
the State on account OF the Craig law,
and | am told that these companies
formerly paid in taxes to the State about
So, 900 annually. which is now diverted
elsewhere. 1t is understood that the In
surance Commissioner of the State will
recommend to the Legislature a moditi-
cation of the Craig law. 10y which all in
snrance companies will be placed under
the control and supervision of the Insur-
ance Department of the State. where they
rightly belong. with Il provision that it
may Immediately revoke the license of
any company operating in the State. if
it comes to his knowledge that it is at
tempting to defraud or cheat the people
of North Carolina, either by the removal
OF causes or otherwise. The insurance
people claim that the law is unnecessary,
so far rs it applies to insurance com
pames, as the companies seldom have
any law suits OF any kind and when ever
they do they always submit to the State
courts. They claim that they are not
opposed to the object OF the Craig law.
and do not believe the law was intended
to unlusty discriminate against them.
but the companies don't understand what
is involved in the term becoming domes-
tie companies.
insurance legislation and may be more
Iar-reachln@ than to prevent the removal
OF causes. Some of the most conservative
companies viewing it in thisli light thought
1t best to retire from the State until the
law conld he construed properly by the
courts. The Legislature in view of the
decisions mentioned above. will next
winter probably take such action in the
premises as is best for all concerned.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-27
TEMPERANCE LECTURE.
Miss Belle kearney. the Talented and
Accomplished Lecturer of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union,
to be Heard in Henderson.

Monday night at the Methodist
Episcopal church, there will be such
a treat, from all accounts. as the
people of Henderson have rarely had
the pleasure of enjoying. 1t will be
an address by Miss Belle kearney.
lecturer and organizer of the Woman 5
Christian Temperance Union. of
whose talents and worth as plat
form speaker the following testimon-
ials give abundant evidence:
Miss Belle Kearney. of Flora, Miss, was
complished. Miss Kearney is fine speci-
men of noble and intellectual Southern
womanhoOd. She is an indefatigable
worker. Her address was the finest ever
delivered by a woman in Savannah. 1t
was attentatively listened to and most
literally applauded. Press.
Miss kearney. who is to lecture in the
Grand Opera House, is truly daughter of
the New South. Reared in the secluded
home of an aristocratic Southern planter
and devotee of the most conservative
circles Of society, she has heard the call
for higher living on noble planes and con-
secrated her talents to the great reform
work of the W. c. I. U. Those who have
heard her pronounce her an inspiration to
the listener.-Asheville Citizen.
Miss Kearney addressed large and in
telligent audience Tuesday night. This
talented young woman presented the sub
ject in a new phase and handled it learn
edly and with earnestness. BY her queen
ly grace. superior attachments in elOluence
and elOcution, With fiuency of language
she always holds the attention of her
audience. Miss kearney can not fail of
her object-the promotion of good. The
South, and Mississippi in particular, may
justly feel proud Of the abilities and pos
sibilities Of this gifted young orator.
Monroe (La.1 1eIegraph-Bulletin.
The address of Miss Belle Kearney, of
Mississippi, the celebrated temperance
lecturer, on Wednesday night, before a
large and intelligent audience was admir-.
able. II Miss Kearney is specimen OF
the woman lecturer, all that we have to
say is give US more Of them.-Grenada
(Miss) Sentinel
A remarkable light shone in the lecture
room of KcKendree last night in the per
son and address Of Miss Belle kearney, OF
Mississippi. She can't he duly ap
preciated without being seen and heard
A large audience enjoyed her pure and
clear and forceful plea for temperance
She fairly took wing, and, freighted with
truth and eloquence, feasted the delighted
audience V5rgintan- Pilot.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-27
kittrell Letter.

KlrrHELL, N. c., Sept. 26, 1900.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Miss Lucy
Kittrell has returned to Edenton,
where she will assist her brother. Mr..
j. G. kittrell, in his school.
Mr.. I. H. Crudup went down
East" again last week. Surely these
numerous goings and comings are
not without cause. We shall see
what we shall see.
Miss Nettie Allen has returned to
Greensboro to resume her duties in
the Practice School connected with
the State Normal School.
Mrs. {. L. Whitaker and children
have gone to spend a month with Mr.,
and Mrs Wilson Whitaker, of Halifax
county.
Mr.. W. NJ Person left last week for
Lehigh College where he goes to take
special course in Civil Eng ineering.
Mr.. j. j. Baylev, of Manchester,
Va, spent last week here, visiting his
mother. Mrs. Edna Bayley. Mr..
Bavley has many friends here who are
ALWAYS glad to see him.
DR.. J. p. Sugg went to Raleigh
Monday to see his son, Mr.. Ed Sugg,
who is now at the Rex hospital.
Miss Minnie Stone is visiting friends
in Henderson.
Mr.. B. q. Allen leaves tomorrow fol
Baltimore, where he will take j
course in the Medical College con
nected with Johns Hopkins Univer,
sitv.
Miss Belle kearney, of Mississippi
a noted temperance lecturer, will de-
liver an address in the NJ. f. church
ofthis place, Sunday night, September
3oth. under the auspices of the Kit
trell W. c. I. L. She has ALREADY
lectured at other points in the State
and the papers speak very highly o.
her. Everybody invited to come. A
collection will be taken p
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-27
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