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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-13
AH0SKIE.

Ahosliie. " c., May 12.-Capt Stew
art Johnson took his school on a picnic
TO stony Creek yesterday and the party
greatly enjoyed the trip and the fine
mineral waters at that place.
The new drug store conducted by DR..
d. ii. Mitchell is credit to on, little
city and very great convenience to
the people.
young man by the name of Ire
!ahd and merchant at Livcrman's
Mill was murdered few days ago by
young man named Wilerby. This is
another case Illustrating the mistake
OF so many young men carrying con-
ceaied weapons. OF course the usual
plea OF self-deience is made
The Baptist Onion meeting at Centre
Grove raised $ll5 10 help the ten little
orphans so sorcly bcreft by the death
OF their father and mother in less than
days difference in their DEATH
lion. j. G. Scarborough will deliver
tn. literary address at the close of
Captain JohnSons school in this place.
The historical and rcopening of the
meeting house of the Meherlin Baptist
Church was IL great success. The crowd
was large and the interest fine. The
pastor or the church gave an interest
iiftttss talk ott-157tr,tist f1istUTy, bUth III
that community and other sections of
the country. one of the things he told
was that George Washington WAS bap-
TIED by Elder John Cans. Il baptist
preacher in the revolutionary war.
Mr.. Il. F.. Drake. of Sunbeam. Va,
was at the big meeting at Meherrin.
and he had Mrs. Drake and the chill
dren along and Miss May Undertake,
from near Richmond who is stopping
with him.
Rev Il. II. Gilbert has resigned his
charge ut Windsor and has moved his
family to Goldsboro. this State.
Mrs. Walter Gritty has returned from
Johns Hopkins. where she went for
treatment. without any Improvement
in her condition.
There is an old gentleman living
about five miles from this place who. it
l.; claimed. Is ono hundred and tive
years old and he is quite healthy and
his mind is we'll stored with incidents
connected with his long life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-13
EDENTON.
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tSpcClil 10 NlrElnlan- i'll0tD
Edenton. N. c., May 12.-Farther
George, of Newberne. is in the city,
Rev. Mr.. Hornady. OF Hartford and
Rev. Mr. willis, Of Edenton. will ex-
change pulpits to-day (sunday)
Tomorrow nights (Monday) perfor-
nance by Agorite and Hatfield Will
close the season here at Rca's Opera
House. They will be greeted by large
audience NO doubt rs they have played
in the larger cities Of our state and
come highly recommended by the press.
Our truck farmers are discouraged at
the prices they are receiving for peas
in the Northern markets. They are
only selling for 75c per basket.
Mrs. VIM NJ. Bond is quite sick at
her home on Broad street.
MT Aug. NJ. Moore, OF Greenvllc. n.
C., is in Edenton on visit to relatives.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-13
HEREFORD.

Hertford.N. c.. May 12-Mcssrs. VIII
liam Leary and Jack MCMILLAN. of
EdenIon are visiting in town
DR.. J. w. Speight. OF Roper. was in
town last night
a couple of travelling photographers
pitched their tent on the court house
square this morning.
"A large audience greeted the anna
tours at the City Hall last night.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03
How the Farmer Gained.

Never in American history was
the situation of the American
farmer as distressing as when the
Republican party met III conven-
ton in June, 1896. Business con-
fidence was gone, labor was idle,
capital retired, farm values shrunk-
en-, and the sheriff with his fore
closed mortgage sales the only nc
tive man in rural communities.
That convention, planting itself
squarely upon the side of national
honor and business integrity, NOM
mated a man whose whole life
work was summed up in his trench
ant declaration, ''Open American
mills to American workmen. "
With Mr.. Bryan's nomination the
issue was squarely joined and pre-
sented to the American farmer for
settlement. one candidate offering
nothing but empty promises;
the other standing for
the protection of American lis
dustries, and full employment for
labor at American wages.
The vote OF the great farming
States of the West elected McKin-
ley, and the statistics already pre-
sented prove that rural prosperity
followed. The best showing of
the change in the condition of the
American farmer, between the first
nomination of Mr.. Mckinley and
his denomination, is a simple state
ment of the prices ruling for farm
staples at each date. 1t is an ar
gmment against the abandonment
of Republican policies which can
not be met.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

Uncle Sam las taken up a new
war burden. Not because he
wanted to but because there was
nothing else for him to do. Amer
cans and American commerce in
China had to be protected, and as
for the time the interests of all
foreigners in China are the same,
the burden Of war be shared with
the other civilized nations. Be
sides the United States naval
forces, a brigade Of regular troops
viii be sent from the Philippines
to China "A portion of the brigade
will be on Chinese soil before this
is in print Gen. Chaffee, who
will command the United States
force in China, like all the other
officers who have risen from the
ranks, has a fighting record. He
will sail from San Francisco, on
transport, July l, and with
him will go the 9th cavalry regi-
ment. Under the most favorable
conditions it will require about
four weeks for him to get to Taku,
at which port he viii land. 1t is
possible, of course that peace may
he restored before then, but the
War Department is taking no
chances ON that. Supplies, includ-
ing winter clothing for the troops,
for campaign of months are be-
ing forwarded as rapidly as pos
sible, mostly from Manila.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

Democrats used to say that Eu-
rope would not buy American
goods if we barred out European
goods by a protective tariff In the
1895 fiscal year. under the Wilson
bill, Europe bought from us to the
extent of 34,0OO,OOO. Last year,
under the Dingley protective tar
IF, Europe's purchases amounted
to S959,OOO,00O. The balance to
the credit of the protective tariff
was S32O,OOO,OO0 last year in our
trade with Europe alone.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03
State Ore SaIaDliDg Co
Deuver, Colo.

We buy Gold, Silver, Lead. Cop
per, Bismuth. Uranium, Wolfram
ite, Cobalt, Molybdenite, and Anti
mony ores.
We have modern mills for samp-
ling ore. We also test ores for the
new processes of reduction.
Our long experience in the mar
ket enables us to pay the highest
cash prices for all marketable ores.
Write for our reference Book. "
Send analysis of your ore for prices
and information.
BALLY O WOWWIG, NdRdgeyS.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice For Publication.
United States Land Office,
Gunnison, Colorado, :
MaN RI IgOl \

May 81, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act OF Congress OF
June 3. ISIS, entitled An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
s,ou. Nevada, and Washington Territory. -
extended to other statcs Containing pubic
lands by act of August !, 1902 Newell \. san
ley. of Crested Butte, County OF Gunnison
State Of Colorado, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No; $. for the pur-
chase Of the VIZ of n. VIZ Of Sec. No. 10; y.
F.i, of n. EI OF Sec. No. II. and 5. Eit Of s.
E.il of Section No. g. in Township No. y, South
Range No. Sc W. 9Th. p NJ, and Will offer proof
to show that tho land sought Is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for nEriculturai
purposes, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver OF this
Office at Gunnison, Colorado, on Wednesday,
the Sth. day OF August, 1900.
He names as witnesses: Sherman Dodge,
of Crested Butte Colo, V. Z. Axtcll. OF Crested
Butte, Colo. Arthur l.. Stanley, of jacks Cab
in, Colo. Samuel Smith, of Crested Butte, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said Sth. day
C. y. HAMLIN,
Register.
First pub. June :, 1900. Last pub. Aug. :, 1890.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

1t is said that Mr.. James Creel-
man is slated for Secretary of State
in case of Democratic success this
year. Had this been mentioned
before, the Republican majority in
Oregon would doubtless have been
1nuch larger,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

The peace societies must be
greatly discouraged, so fast does
one war tread upon the heels of
another. just as the carnage
seems about to end in South AT
RIGA and St. Louis, the war cloud
looms up black and ominous in
China.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

more to believe, that such a state
government in its executive and
Legislative branches can be secured
only through the success of the
Republican party.-C | or a d o
Springs Gazette.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878,
Notice For Publication.
United States Land Office.
Gunnison, Colorado,
Muy II Ian


Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress o.
June 3, 1873, entitled An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the states of California, Ore
con, Nevada, and Washington Territory gs
extended to the other states containing public
lands by Act of August 1, 1892 Herman Mauer,
Of Gunnison. County Of Gunnison, State Of
Colorado, has this day filed in this Office his
sworn statement No. I. for the purchase Of the
VIZ of \. WA OF Section No. II, in Township
No. - :. Range No. 50 West, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable FOR its timber stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver OF
this Office at Gunnison, Colorado, or Ncdncs-
day, the 2jth. day OF July, 1900.
He names as witnesses; q. 7. Murray; James
L. Dofilemyve. Joseph Il. Heinerr G. G. Nepple,
all of Gmnison Colorado.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely tho
alt,ve-described lands requested TO file their
cIairi- in this office on or before said 18th day
- c. T. HAMLIN,
Register
First pub. May %, 1900. Last pub. July "a, 1900
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

Perhaps Senator James K. Jones,
of Arkansas, chairman of the
Democratic National Committee,
can enlighten the people as to the
evil effects of trusts. He has for a
long time been member of the
cotton bale trust.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

Kansas farmers have become SO
gay over their wheat that they
now whistle to the octopus.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

The yellow kid" of yellow jour
nalism may become prominent in
national politics if Willie Hearst
becomes the running mate of Will
lie Bryan.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

Southern voters should remem-
Der that more new factories have
sprung up in the South since the
Dingley tariff became a law than
were ever erected in that section
for years previously.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

In the United Kingdom, the
average amount of money to the
credit of each depositor in the say
ings banks is SlO3. Inthe United
States it is S37O, over $50 per cent.
more than in the British country.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

In declaring for the repeal of
the Goebel law, the Hon. Joe
Blackburn makes a vicious kick at
lie ladder which enabled him to
ure reelection to the United
States Senate.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

Nevertheless and notwithstand-
ing, Mr. Towne is going to at
tempt the leap from Sioux Falls to
Kansas City without the aid of a
springbo ard or net.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

If the people of the country are
against expansion how is it that
nobody can be found to run for
President on an anti-expansion
platform.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

The demand for rm-hands in
Kansas is largely in excess of the
demand for Populistic oratory.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

The fulminations of Sulzer and
Lentz show how badly the Demo
cratic minority in the House of
Representatives missed Jerry Simp-
son.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03
Republican National Ticket.

It will be just like the Demo-
cratic leaders to take up the "Box-
ers" and drop the Beers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

1t will not require an intricate
ex lott in arithmetic to locate the
electoral vote of Oregon.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

The only thing that the Repub-
hcan party is inconsistent in is di-
mensions. 1t is much larger this
wear than ever before.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03
Colorado's Needs.

who will consider state affairs from
the standpoint of sensible citizens
rather than as selfish or partisan
politicians.
1t is perfectly well known to all
the people what party or combina-
ton is responsible for the evils
that now exist, for there is no
doubt as to what the controlling
element in the last Legislature was,
but leaving that aside. it is of the
very greatest Importance that the
people of Colorado, whatever their
politics may be, should send to the
Legislature men who are competent
to consider the affairs Of The state
in a broad minded and sensible
way and to provide the legislation
necessary to correct evils, to end
abuses, to afford relief where
needed and to put US in condition
to take advantage of the new con-
ditions which are developing rap
idly.
From Populist counties the leg
islators will be Populists, from
Democratic counties Democrats,
and from Republican counties Re
publicans, but apart from the
choice of legislators on account of
their party affiliations it is the duty
of all parties and of all voters to
see that the members of the legis-
lature this year are honest men
and competent men.
The finances of the state are
utterly demoralized and this with
out any necessity or good reason.
Everyone knows that the people of
Colorado are abundantly able to
maintain the expenses of n state
government with all the state in
stitutions properly incident thereto.
If we are not doing this it 10 be-
cause of bad legislation or bad adj
ministration and not because of
the poverty or dishonesty of our
citizens. The failure of the last
assembly to provide the state treas
ury with necessary funds was an
indelible disgrace, which will rest
with double weight upon the next
legislature if it too neglects its
clear duty,
But the financial system is not
the only part of our Legislation that
needs attention. There are many
bad laws that ought to be repealed
or amended, and some good laws
that might very properly be placed
on the books. The disgraceful
prize fight statute, impotent as it
is, should no longer disgrace the
pages of our state law. The senti-
mental folly of the abolition of
capital punishment should be
abandoned A state brand law
should be enacted that savors less
of highway robbery and state
partnership with thieves and
cheats. Other most important
matters deserve consideration.
incidentally too we need set Of
state officers who will know what
their duty is and see that it is
done. We want men who will at
tend to their business instead of
hiring subordinates to perform the
duties as hired men, which duties
those elected by the people have
not the intelligence or the con-
science to look after. We want
men who will subordinate their
political ambitions to the welfare
of the state and the people. We
want men who will consider their
official business as of more import
ance than their private business,
even if they do get extra pay for
the latter. We want men who are
competent and honest enough to
do what they are paid to do by the
people.
1t is of infinitely more import
ance to the people of the state that
they should secure such legisla-
-. 81 ,,l g,.,I Ill J,r., tL,,,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

The wheat crop has been fail
ure in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
We suppose the Democrats will
0y charge this fact to the Re
publican policy of imperialism. "
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding roun-
ties. Willing to pay yearly $500 payn bic weekly.
Desirable employment with unusual opportun-
tiles. References exchanged. Enclose sell-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. 5. IL P-NREs7 80 CaZ-
tou Bldg. Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-07-03

First pub. June ;, 1900. Last pub. Aug. :, 1900.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17

near future. The number Of lights
il service have been considerable
increased since the purchase of the
plant.
When first taken in charge by
the commissioners, the operating
expense, npon the most possible
economical basis was greater than
the revenues. This disastrous con-
dition has been checked; and IN
another month or two, barring any
shrinkage IL the present and pros
peclive revenues, the plant will be
able to MAINTAIN itself. Then will
come the building and expansion
When the plant will be able to
earn a revenue beyond its needs for
an economical administration and
maintainance, then will it be pos
sible to figure new schedule of
rates on a lower basis. This IL
hoped for by the commissioners and
they trust that it will be possible
at an early date
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17
THE ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

There was meeting of the
Board Of Supervisors of the Eltc-
tric Light Plant, at Mr.. Lawta Z
office, on last Tuesday evening, at
eight O'clock. All the members
we're present except Mr.. W. r.
Burke.
during the evenings discussion
Of the several points bearinge upon
the success Of the plant, the fol-
lowing facts were brought OUT
The town, mas more light To- lay
than it has ever had before, and
better lgbts. The wiring or the
streets IN the u,h-wes; portion Of
the town has been thoroughly over
hauled and put IN responsible
condition. Madison street, through
grea, part of ,ts lenght, las very
good lights. The new ines on
Nam street are approaching COM
plcsion and have been put iuto ser
wee, snd cave for the annoyance
due 10 the transfer, are yielding
very good results.
Several thousands Of te,t of new
street lines lave been erected, be-
SIDES the Main street lines. which
has carried the possibility OF service
to greater number. New lines
have been PIT mp on the East side
OF the bayou, and greater
power of lamps have been put up
Quite number of commercial
houses are Calling for wiring aud
lights. This work has been greatly
lelayed by the difficulty Of getting
he necessary building materials;
int ~ fast ~ It comes IN the work
laa been done. This is S very sat
sfactorY feature TO the commlsslon-
- asat vii eaable them 70 get the
lant upon ! payirg basis in the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17
THE PORTO RICAN BILL.

The Porto Rican bill will be
up in the House next Thursday,
and although it Is strongly oppos
ed, there is no doubt that it will
be promptly passed. 1t provides
for the imposition of duty equi-
yalent to one fourth of those i'm
posed upon other foreign products
upon Porto Rican products, and
that all moneys collected for that
duty, either in Porto Rico or the
L. s shall be spent. for the benefit
of the island and it's inhabitants.
The report in favorof the bill says
it will save to the planters of
sugar and tobacco in Porto Rico,
about s., 100000 year, and that
the quantity of these products
sold to us will be insufficient to
bring about any reduction of prices
in the u. S. This argument is
coInbated in some quarters, and
Senator Plat, of Conn.,, whose
constituents raise considerable to.
bacco, says he will offer an amend.
ment in the Senate to make the
duty at least 5Ocents. The princi-
pal opposition to the bill, however,
is political, based upon the prin-
cipal that it is unconstitutional;
that Porto Rico being now a part
of the e. S. is entitled to free trade
with all other parts Of the u. s
The question is an interesting
one, and it is. really regretable
that it could not be discussed and
decidedwithout the drawing Of
political lines, but that has alreaGY
been made impossible. The sup
porters of the bill say that it is
intended for making a precedent
for putting duty on the products
of the Philippines; that free trade
cannot be granted to our island
possessions, without abandoning
the protection system Of the gov
eminent. Ii is already apparent
that the question is going to figure
extensively in this years national
campaign.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17
OUR DRAINAGE SYSTEM.

So much has been said upon this
subject, that it is all but lmpossl-
BILE to shed any new light on the
question. 1t has been discussed
for many years and almost all OF
the discussion has resolved itself
into the conviction that there Is
but enc outlet for our rainfall,
west of the Teche-and that Is
towards the seattle way the land
slopes.
Councils after Councils have
hoped to effect some cheaper sys-
TEN Of drainage for the relief OF
the southwestern part of the town.
Many of the individual members
have contended that this territory
could be most ecOnimically drained
into the Teche-and the holding
to this theory has cost this towns
people many thousands Of dollars.
Conditions have been improved
there is no denying this-but such
conditions as will insure the lower
districts from inundation will
never be established until we can
carry the water in the direction of
the fall Of the land.
The crest Of Main street is about
q fl above extreme low water in
the Teche which represents sea
level. From Main street to the
railroad depot there is a fall OF
about 4 feet. In the next two
miles south of the depot, we find a
fall Of about 8 feet in the low
places, and the remaining 3 or 4
miles to the seamarsh gives fall
of some feet to the mile. These
figures are the results of surveys.
bitches have been cut in. the
vicinity of the depot, II to ID in
ches deep. This means that at
least six-fOot cut across Main
street to drain the vicinity of the
depot into the bayou. The further
back you draw the water from the
bayou, the deeper must be the cut
through the ridge. Should We nn.
dertake to continue tine spresent
policy ana draw this water from
the point two miles back from the
depot into the bayou, the people
Of that section would awake some
fine morning to find that 10-foot
rise in the Teche was freely
emptying itself over Their fields
they would find the canal waters
running the other way. The pre-
sent high banks of the Teche is
the safety of the back country.
There will be no real relief of this
section till a canal does go to the
Sp1
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17

These machines are 'rebuilt7 and are in as perfect
working order as they the day they first sent out
from the acory-evey letter and part being guaranteed
If you do not just what you want in the above list
let us know YOUR requirements and will endeayor to
supply them and save you money at the same time.
Does your Typewriter need REPAIRING Let us
have your machine repaired Or rebuilt for you
g. F. WILLARD, New IBERIA La
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17
FOR SENATOR.

We are authorized to annoitne e
the name OF Mr.. Joseph A. Provo st
to represent the Thirteenth 81 n
atorial District IN the General As
ssmbly of Louisiana.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17

We authorized to announce the
name of CART. e. A. PHARR, as a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff,
ssubjsct to the Democratic prima-
ries.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17
A CARD!

Not finding enough TO do IN Special
Work, forces me to resume General
Practice, offering my Professional
Services to the citizens of New Iberia
and vicinity.
c. E. COOK, M. D.,
Office and Telephone Cage Building.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17

We are authorized to announce the
name of Mr.. George Nj. Robertson,
"a candidate for the State Serate,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic Primaries to be held on
March 9th.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1900-02-17

am q candidate for the office OF
.Distr,ct Attorney. 10th Judicial
! District of Louisiana. subject TO
the action OF the District Democratic
asmlnating authorities. | kindly
tender to the public, as one OF my
best Recommendations, my record
o. such for the time i leld the
Sfioa. JAMES SIMON.