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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
PERSONALS.

Mr.. E. T. Graves, of Wilson is in the
city
Mr.. Brooks Parham, of Henderson, is
here.
Col. w. F. Beasley. of Plymouth, is in
the city.
Mr.. j. Ed. Latta, of Chapel Hill, is in
the city
Mr.. H. A. Page, of ABERDEEN, is a visitor
in the city.
Mr.. A. w. Huntley, of Sanford, is a
visitor in the city.
DR.. w. r. Capehart left yesterday for
his home at Avoca.
Mr. Graham Woodland, of Wilson, was
here during the Fair.
Rev. John n. Cole left yesterday for his
home in Wilmington.
General Julian S. Carr has returned to
his home IN P,-~ham
Mr.. A. D. Watts, of Statesville, re-
turned home yesterday.
Mr.. w. NJ. Jones and Mr.. H. B. Hun
ter, of Warrenton, are in the city.
Mr. Edwin House, of Littleton, N. c.,
is guest of Capt. Geo. NJ Lassiter.
Mr.. ]. Frank Maddry, of the Durham
Herald, was visitor in the city yester-
day.
Capt. Conghenor, one of the marshals
-~Dury.
Mr.. J. o. Ellington and Mr.. j. H. B.
Tonlinson, of Smithfield were among
yesterdays arrivals.
Mr.. Henry Gerken, of Wilmington
who has been taking in the Fair, re-
turned home yesterday.
Mr.. Jos. o. Hunter, of Richmond Va.
former Raleigh boy. is here visiting
his sister, Mrs. Jas. Jordan.
Master George Gray, son of the late
DR.. r. F. Gray. of Winston. is on a visit
to his uncle. R. T. Gray, Esq.
Mr.. ]. P. Foy OF Scott's Hill, who has
been visiting at the home of Mr.. j. S.
Johnson went home yesterday.
Mr.. Clarence Johnson, OF Gastona, is
spending few days here with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. u. Johnson
Mr.. G. T. Harris, editor of the Wilson
Daily News, and a nephew of Judge
James E. Shepherd is in the city.
Mr.. w. A. Whitaker, Jr., and Eugene
Price Gray, of Winston, students of the
University, are in the city, the guests
of r. T. Gray, Esq
Mr.. Willis E. Moore, chief of the
Weather Bureau, returned yesterday
morning to Washington D. c. Mr..
Moore was delighted With his. visit to
Raleigh and speaks enthusiastically of
the Fair and the fine attendance Thurs
day
Solicitor Wiley Rush, of Randolph, who
is visitor in the city, always receives
hearty welcome from his many friends
here Mr.. Rush has no. opposition for
denomination as Solicitor of the Tenth
district.
Mr.. j. ]. Daniel, of Halifax who is
visitor in the city, is the secretary of
the Weldon Fair. Mr.. Daniel says the
Fair which takes place next week, will
be the largest ever undertaken. Many
attractions at the State Fair go to the
Weldon Fair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
Eight Sherifs Have Settled

The sheriffs of Mont gomery and Cum
berland counties, settled in full with the
State Treasurer yesterday for last years
taxes. There are only seventeen sheriffs
in the State who have not settled in full,
but the majority of them have paid the
Treasurer practically what their coun-
ties owe. In some instances sheriffs have
overpaid and Mr.. Lacy has had to remit
the excess. There is only one county in
the State behind. The Treasurer will
now insist on a complete settlement by
all sherifs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
DAN SUR For $40, 900.
Action Brought by Relatives Of Edward Stone
Against the Seaboard

Summons has been served in the suit
of j. c. Maroon, administrator of Ed
ward Stone, against the Seaboard Air
Line Railway.
Mr.. j. C. l.. Harris represents the
prosecution, and it is understood that
the amount of damage that will be
claimed is $4,000. The complaint has
not yet been filed.
The deceased. who was employed as
a brakeman on the Seaboard Air Line,
was killed at Johnson street depot in
this city some weeks ago. In attempt
ing to put on brakes on a freight car
that was moving under shed he was
knocked off the car and died of his in
juries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Mr.. Joe L. Hunter, of Neuse township,
reports the cotton crop for the township
not over one-half of last years crop.
The directors of the Methodist Or
phanage, in session here yesterday, adj
journed to meet in Fayetteville on Thurs
day of conference week
The fakirs folded their tents last night
and headed for the railway passenger
agents. They have divided up some going
to. Winston and Weldon and others to
Columbia, S. G.
The Greensboro Record says that A. H.
Upchurch, who has been OPERATOR at the
Postal telegraph office in that city for
the past eighteen months, has been trans
ferred to the companys Raleigh office
Capt. James Hamin, colored has re-
turned from Washington, to appear as a
witness in the case. against A. ). Hay
wood. He holds position temporarily
in the office of the Recorder Of Deeds at
Washington.
The Salisbury Elks will give Street
Fair and Carnival November 4th to the
9th. Invitations have been received here
from Walter Murphy. the general manager
of the Carnival who has arranged pro-
gram, striking in it's originality and nov
city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
JOE FRANCIS PARDONED.
Helpless Condition of His Family Prompts
Judge Robinson to Sign Application.

Joe Francis, the white man, whom
Judge Robinson sentenced to six months
imprisonment at the last term of criminal
court for slandering Mrs. Rosa ONeal
was yesterday pardoned by the Cover
nor
The helpless condition of Francis wife
and children. prompted Judge Robinson
the prosecutrix, members of the jury and
others to sign the application for pardon
Mr. M. N. Amis and members of the
Prison Reform Association have been ac.
tive in Francis behalf. 1t was made APP
parent that his wife and children are
utterly dependent upon him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
LIGHT COTTON RECEIPTS.
Farmersl Whos Are. Athletic do so Are Holding
Their Product For Better Prices

The cotton receipts on the local mar
ket have been light this week, condi-
ton that always prevails Fair week. Yes
terday there We're only eighteen bales Of
fered and the price ranged from 79s to
IN.
The market is not active owing to the
very poor prices that prevail. Those
farmers who are in position to Dc so
are holding their cotton, believing as
they do. that better prices will prevail.
The usual October rush is now on all
over the South the increase in receipts
over this period last year Icing con-
siderable factor in keeping down the price
OF the staple. The warm weather that
prevails has also had a bearish effect.
Local cotton merchants take a hopeful
view of the situation. One of the best
Informed men on the local market said
Yesterday that he believed there would
an increase in prices as soon as the
lst rush is over, The October rush,
gentleman said. always has de-
ing effect on the price of the staple.
Lane, Pewamo, Mich, writes:
III Dyspepsia Cure is the best
indigestion and stomach
ever used. For years |
1om dyspepsia, at times
kstay in bed and caus-
Nv. ! am completely
,sia Cure. In re-
ends who suffer
US offer to pay
u have never
Co., Bobbitt
Impson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
Fountain Pens,
Typewriters,
and Supplies,

Up-to-Date Novels, Magazines, Newspa-
pers, Law Books land School Books. His
torical and Theological.
All kinds of books and Typewriters
bought sold and exchanged.
We have the prettiest and cheapest line
of Calendars and Christmas Cards any
where.
A CARLOAD OF ENVELOPES, GOOD
CLEAN, WHITE STOCK. Only CSC. per
thousand.
Good white linen paper, ruled or plain,
Note, Letter or Foolscap, at 10c. pound.
The Best Fountain Pens for $1.0O. Guar
anteed as good as any. Blank Books, Inks
and eneral office and School Supplies and
the largest stock Of books in the South.
Call or send for catalogues, terms, etc.
Southern Book Exchange,
Raleigh, N. G
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
Judge Robinson Ill.

Judge w. S. OBJ. Robinson who ad-
iourned court Thursday, has gone to
his home in Goldsboro. Judge Robin
son was unwell when he came here and
he attempted to hold this term of t.
court against the advice of his friends
Court has been adjourned until Monday,
when Judge Robinson hopes to be able
to return to the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-26
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! WEATHER TO-DAY.

forecast for Raleigh and vicin-,
5 p. m; For Saturday, fair
her.
al forecast for Raleigh and vicini-
yyestetday: Maximum temperature
. minimum temperature A. mean
hperature 81, total rainfall 90.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
The End of Negro Suffrage

HE REFUSAL of the house
of representatives to heed
Il the plain mandate of the
Federal constitution which
calls upon 1t to decrease the represent
tation of states practicing negro dis
franchisement came after a general
and earnest discussion and had, it is
said, the tacit support of the admin
istration. 1t may therefore fairly be
accepted as indicative that the expert
ment of unrestricted male negro suf-
frage has been abandoned. AS time
goes on and as industrial development
shall put a new leaven into the work
ings of public enterprise and education
in those communities now dominated
by fear of negro political supremacy,
II Is possible that the edge of the pres
ent intensity of southern feeling on
this point will wear down and that the
scales OF political justice will once
more approach equilibrium. Weighing
the citizen on his merits, irrespective
of color. This at least is left as q
hope. In the meantime the congress
of the United States stands before its
constituents and before history in the
posture of having snapped its finger In
the face OF as distinct and emphatic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
AN OHIO VIEW.
From the Cleveland Leader.

From the Cleveland Leader.
II is said that the reason Mr. Quay is invinci.
BILE in Pennsylvania is because he has always
been the friend Of new and untried men. OF
course there is much more TO be considered
when the success Of Quay as a leader OF Repub.
licans is explained But he has always been
legal to his partisans and he has been free from
the narrowness and envy which have marked
many other political leaders in this country.
Quay has watched the birth and growth Of
young Republicans in all parts of his state. lie
has studied countries and villages and has in
formed himself in respect TO the men who have
stood for the principles OF his party and who
have helped TO carry elections These men do
not need TO hunt Quay and sit around in his hall
or on his doorstep waiting to have brief inter
views with him. He looks them up. Very
often he sends for them and when they come into
his presence he treats them well. Frequently
he writes to them letters vi encouragement and
tells them to come to him II they want any SER
vice which he can perform.
The great Pennsylvania leader does not assume
to believe that when man helps him the man
is merely doing his solemn duty to his country
and his flag Personal obligation is recognized
by Quay. lie does not pretend 10 be the sole
custodian - the Constitution and his right to
hold Office is not from heaven. Reiormers may
howl and alarm bells may be rung, but Quay's
methods OF getting into the affections OF the
voters OF his party in his own state are so orig
nal and ~ refreshing that he remains unbeaten
and unbeat table.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
THE CHARTER PROBLEM.
ON the Pittsburg Commercial. Gazette.

From the Pittsburg Commercial. Gazette.
Scranton, it appears from the statement OF its
representatives, is in a real dilemma. IL finds
itself city without a charter, Having grown
to the required population for second class cities,
il discovers the charter for such cities TO be ir
complete, owing to the circumstance that ex.
isting second class cities found themselves with
SO many special laws antedating the constitu.
tional prohibition of such things that they did
not require a complete code when the law gov-
erning second class cities was enacted. Scran.
ton, therefore, lags in the third class through
the folbearance OF Governor Stone, who does
not desire the orderly administration of the citys
municipal affairs to be interfered with Scranton
wants the act governing second class cities per.
fected before stepping into the second class and
having no right to remain in the third class il
Is really a city without charter. An appeal
/, made to Pittsburg and Allegheny for cooper.
alton in necessary legislation, and II is worthy
OF note that in one point that is covered by the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
TAXATION OF FRANCHISES.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
special franchise is valuable property
right in a public street, and should pay taxes
the same as any other property, whether the
owner is getting income from il or not. He may
be holding it for future income or to sell, Just
as a suburban lot owner holds land. The fran
chlse is bought and sold often many times be-
fore a spadeful OF earth is dug to improve 1t.
II it is property to sell it Is Justly property for
purposes OF taxation, and should be assessed on
the basis Of its potential earning power or it's
value compared with other similar property, not
upon the basis OF its actual earnings, as man.
aged or msmanaged or held idle for "unearned
increment" Such a rule Of assessment does
penalize the owner OF the unimproved fran.
chise and it should Public policy should dis.
courage the blanketing Of territory with mort.
cages TO transportation companies, and encour-
age franchise holders to operate every line they
own as fully as patronage will warrant, and to
branch out with permits no faster than with
tracks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
Governor Odell.

'NHE DlSCoNhri that ne"
York's governor Is a man
of parts seems to have come
to q considerable number of
good people Of the Mugwump per-
suasion as a surprise. They had fallen
20 deeply into the habit of asserting
that no good thing could come out Of
the Nazareth of organization, or ma
chine" politics that when the active
directing head of the York State ma
chine, whom on general principles they
had been inclined to regard as a cross
between a sneak thief and a highway
robber, stepped quietly into the exc
cutive office at Albany, having first
disposed of every holding OF corpora
ton stock or other property likely to
be affected by his official acts as gov
ernor, and took up the reins of ad-
ministration with the modest conf
dence born of absolute familiarity
with and mastery Of the practical
problems involved, they appear 10
have been dumbfounded.
And yet there is no training which
so we'll fits a good man for effective
public administration as practical ac-
quaintance with practical politics. In
this way he not only learns how
things are done but what kind of men
do them and how those men are in
fiuenced. If in his dealings with such
men he establishes character for
sagacity, fidelity to friendships and
to promises, and straightforwardness,
they become willing and docile follow
ers who can always be depended upon
in an emergency. This seems to have
been precisely the character estab-
lished by Benjamin B. Odell in the
course of his intimate contact with
all sorts and conditions of men during
his chairmanship of the New York
State Republican committee. Himself
a man OF strong moral foundation and
sound principle, he mingled in politics
from a sense of duty and also because
in its intricate combinations and
ramifications it was an intellectual
pastime and a delight. He did not
get scared and fly to the wilderness
at sight of some men and some things
in politics which were not as they
should have been, neither did he turn
professional reformer and howl. He
waded into the game, won his way by
clean methods to the front and now
surprises the habitually critical and
censorious class by the immense num-
ber of practical and specific remedies
he proposes for evils which they, as
professional reformers, had partially or
wholly overlooked.
Governor Odell has revealed his efl-
cheney and common sense and has
pointed out how substantial improve
ments and economics may be secured
in the government of his state, but
1t remains to be seen what efficient
help toward the consummation of his
suggestions he will get from the
Mugwump element. Is their present
chorus of praise merely transien.
fiutter or is it deep rooted and sim
cere? This Is to be shown. But we
advise him not to bank much on its
| constancy. The average Mugwumr
is picturesque but, alackaday, futile
| and vain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11

DECIDED step in the study OF photograph
~ ic action was taken. Ritter proved the ex-
"A istence Of rays lying beyond the violet
limit OF the spectrum. and found that they
had the power OF backening silver chloride.
walloston observed the conversion Of yellow
gum guaacum into a green tint by the violet
rays and the restoration of the color by the red
rays Dayy found that puce colored oxide of
lead when damp became red in the red rays,
whilst it blackened in the violet rays, and that
the green oxide OF mercury became red in the
red rays. Desmartiens at this period also oh.
served the change effected in Prussian blue, and
Bachman noted the action OF the two ends OF
the spectrum on phosphorus, a research which, 1t
may be mentioned, Draper extended further in
America at a later date.
To England belongs the honor Of first produc-
ing a photograph by the utilization of chloride
OF silver Of the observation Of Sheelc, the Swed'
sh chemist, who originally applied combined
chemical and spectrum analysis to the science OF
photography Wedgewood was the Englishman
who discovered that white paper, or that white
leather, mostened with a solution OF nitrate Of
silver, underwent no change when kept in
dark place. but on being exposed to the day
light speedily changed color, and after passing
through various shades of gray and brown became
at length nearly black; that the alteration Of
color took place more speedily in proportion
the light more intense.
Joseph Nicephere Nlepce, u france, one OF
the inventors OF photography, began at this time
the mechanical and chemical researches which
led to his discoveries.
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on' no"e,e'' ,"s go ,in
,d.,'i,"s San ,i,, p,'',,
scat, while Seville, Malaga, Cartagena, BARGE
Iona PALMA Gibraltar and other shining n,aces
suffered severely. as well ne some Of the conn.
try districts nearest IN the norris
, IN, ~,
in'pro'v"''n's III e"r. mining ca'ne WIN we
i'ihet,eh'h een'u'S' ihc gu 'uS'oi" Vi uidW,
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IRON, tne emo OF ,ne craving report was peins
grauuaiiy superseueu py ,he auop.ion oI sages &c,
siui's oe'"een "Ae" su'"'s' ""'" a',o"e. ''e
ioau 10 move ifeey up ana uown' wniie eneek'
ing ,a'ta' oSe.'ia'o,'' i,hs was ',e "'e"t'o"
oi 1ohh Carr oi sheield' TWO years oeiofe'
Newspapers rarely contained more than the
harest outline OF any speech or public address
delivered in or near the towns where they were
published. Jobs for the reporters were few and
far between, and few stenographers (though
there were several systems in vogue) went
long ways
Modern anchors did not come into use until
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
SCRANTON, JANUARY II. 1901.

There are few cities in the United
States which have a better street rail-
way service than Cincinnati. The dis
tances are long and the grades steep,
nevertheless the equipment is first
class and the service excellent. Yet
the street railways of Cincinnati pay
to the city per cent. tax on gross
receipts: and a car license fee Of 81
per lineal foot for cars in service,
which amounted in 1899 to s25,oO0; to
the county. taxes amounting to s4s,-
PCS, and to the state, an excise tax Of
one-half of one per cent. of gross
earnings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
Lehigh Valley Railroad
In Eject Nov. 25, 1900.
Trains leave Scranton.


For Philadelphia and New York via d. 4 A.
r. r., at Gas and li.55 a. M, and els, l,27
CBlack Diamond Express), and 1l.30 p. IN. Sun.
days. ID, & II. II. r., l6s, s.27 p. m,
Tor White Haven, lIazleton and principal
points in the coal regions, via d. d H. r. r
G.i5, els and 4e7 p. IN, For Pottsville, e.a5
2.ls and 4.27 y. m.
For Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Harrisburg
and principal intermediate stations via d. g. IT.
r. H.. 645, ll.55 a. M; 2.ls, 4,27 (Black Dia.
mond Express), li,3o p. m. Sundays, ID. g. II.
r. r., LBS, s.27 p. m.
For Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmra, Ithaca.
Geneva and principal intermediate stations, via
d, l.. ". II. r., sos a. M; LOS aud O. 10
For Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
Chicago, and all points west via ID. & H. r. r.
ll.55 a. M, 3.s3 (Black Diamond Express), 7IS,
i0al, 1880 p. m. Sundays, ID. q Ii. n. r.,
Il.55, s27 p. IN.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh Valley
parlor cars on all trains between Wilkes.Barrs
and New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo and sus.
pension Bridge
RoLLIN H. WILBUR, Gen. supt, 20 Cortland
street, New York.
CHARLES s. LEE, Cen Pass. Agt, 90 Cortland
street, New York.
A, W, NoNNEMAcHER, Div Pass. Ast.. South
Bethlehem. Pa.
For tickets and Pullman reservations apply to
800 Lackswanna avenue, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western.

In Effect Dec. 2, 1900.
SOuth--Leave Scranton for New York at 40,
800, $50, 500 and 1905 a. M; 1866, 3.33 p. IN.
For Philadelphia at 500 and 1905 a. m. 1855
and 3.33 p. m. For Stroudsburg at 0.1o p. N,
Milk accommodation at $40 p. IN. Arrive ar
Hoboken at $50, us, 1928, I2.0s, 3.l5, I4s,
7.10 p. m. Arrive at Philadelphia at Los. 323.
1.l0, 400 and 02s a. m; 100. I.52, 5.4S, s45
and 1l30 p. IN From Stroudsburg at sos a. m.
North--Leave Scranton for Buffalo and inter
mediate stations at LIS, 4.lo and 600 q. m.
l.55, 5.4s and ll35 p. m, For 0sweso and Syra-
cuse at 40 a. m and l.55 p For Utica at
l.l0 q. m. and Los p, IN. For Montrose at 900
=. M; LOS and 5.4s p. IN. For Nicholson at 4O0
and 8.l5 p. m. For Binghsmton at 10. 20 a. IN. Ar.
rive in Scranton from Buffalo at LES, 2.55, 5.I5
and 1000 a: m; $50 and 500 p. nj. From os.
wego and Syracuse at 200 u. ni.; 12.3S and 500
D. IN. From Utica at 2.55 a. m. l2 80 and 39n
D. M. From Nicholson at 7.50 a. m. and 500 D.
IN From Montrose at 100 a. m. ; 800 and 500
p. m.
Bloomsbury Division--Leave Scranton for
Northumberland. at GAS, 1905 a. m.; l.55 and
$50 p. IN. For Plymouth at LOS, $40, $50 p.
m. For Kingston at $40 .. m. Arrive at North.
cumberland at 9.35 q. m.: l,l0. 500 and s.45 p.
m. Arrive at Kingston at $50 a. m. Arrive az
Plymouth at 200, 432, 9.45 p. m. Arrive in
1885, $50 and $40 p. III. From Kingston at
HOO a. m. From Plymouth at 7.55 a. m; $40,
535 p, m. .-
Soutlr-Leave Scranton lao, 800, $50 1905 a.
M; 3.33, $40 p. m.
North-Ieave scranton at LIS, 40 a. m; l.55.
5.4s and ll.35 p. m.
Bloonlsburs Division-Leave Scranton at 1905
a. m. and $50 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-11

MoN fMf1NI is nOteQ by the
~ Johnstown Democrat to urge
Il n the present legislature to
take steps looking to the
adoption. of local option in taxation
along the line marked out by the spe-
cial tax commission in New York state
which has recently submitted volu-
minous report.
The idea is to grant to the various
communities the right to fix the basis
of their own taxation. Thus one COM
munity might elect to raise all its rev.
enues by means of q single tax on land
values; and another might put the
entire burden on personal property,
while a third might elect to tax every
thing in sight.
The worst objection we see to this
plan is the paralyzing arrangement
and uncertainty it would cause while
the able statesmen in the various COM
munities We're making up their minds
as to which particular form of taxa
tion would shove the big end of the
burden upon some other fellow.
The concensus of the commonwealth
makes a more stable basis of assess
ment than the caprice of the commun-
ity. Better let we'll enough alone.