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Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-02-21
lF WASHINGTON cAME BACK.

IL Washington could eome to-day,
And take a look about
Tia safe 10 guess that he would say
some things worth writing out.
The trolley and the telephone
Would make him stop and stare
The telegraph would seem To him
wonuoriui alInlg.
And when the limited express
Went whlzElng down the TRACK
Ills piglatl might stand up Instead
VI hanging down his back
u he
Would see.
At every turn. eon,e woadrOus thing
To take hls breath away.
The noise aud rush would make hlm quake,
If he wrIe here to-day. "
III Fataer George we're here today,
And. having time TO spare.
Decided 90 attend . pay
And got 4 ticket where
The biggest crowd was pressing In,
y he would see and hear
Some things 10 make him thank tAe stars
That Martha wasn't near!
His checks would burn. his eyes N,pld
And he would hide his face.
And wonder why the ladies failed
TO hurry from the place
20 myl'
He'd Sigh.
II wonder what il coming nextf
wonder what they'd say
II | got up and grabbed my hat
And stick and went away
Zoundsi What ls that they're saying nowl
And what is that see!
Here's where pass!--Make way in front
For Decency and met
II Washington could come to-day
And break into the set
Where only those who freely pay
Can ever hope TO get
Where Lady Maud and Countess May
Their silken raiment swish
And people say your grace" TO her !.
Whose grandpa peddled fish
Where matrons kneel TO dukes and earlE,
And knights and lords are thick,
He might be moved 20 hang his head
And say: This makes me sick!'
Or else, perchance,
He'd merely glance
Around az one forsaken,
And say! Your pardon, pleases I thought
This was the land for which fought
see that I'm mlstakeni-
This Is King Georges realm, or that
Which was hts. ere he died;
Pray tell me how best may get
Upon the other side
Across the sea
Where men are free
And all are equalA born
Where kings and lords are all unknown
And freedoms beacon lights
Are blazing up from zone 70 zone,
And oil have equal rightsl'
II Washington could spend Q day
Back here upon the earth
And see the figures that portray
What some Of us are worth
IL he ccnld View the splcndor Of
The Liver lords we've bred
he might be moved to turn away
And, doubling, hang his head
Yet, even as he turned and saw
The many, many who
Must serve he could not fall to mark
Their new condition too,
And say:
''Why, they,
In spite of all the woeful sounds
That smite my ears, are blest
As never they that toiled have been,
Before them, East or Wsetl
Can 1t be
That see
Here the harvest that has grown
From the seed helped to sowf
wherefore do they moan and groan,
why the murmurs from belowf
Still they grumble, still they sigh,
still they threaten. still decry,
Even as they did when /,
Praying God to guide me, stood
AS target for their darts,
Doing all that mortal could
Dying ere / won their heartsl
Yet, O let them kick awayt
|, too, kicked some In my dayi
Kickers make the world 20 round,
Klckers keep II In Its place:
Where most klckers may be found
There look for the ruling racei"
IS, 10, Klser, In Chicago Times-Herald.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-02-21

Statistics Of the lumber trade COM
piled at Washington show that Ameri-
can forests viii not last longer than
so years.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-02-21

It's sick headache. Cure III Avoid III Cas-
earets Candy Cathartic give quick relief and
prevent headaches II taken IN time. All drug
Rfsts loc, roe, 5Dc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
DECISION ON POLL TAX
Divide it Equally Between the State
and the County.
so SPEAKS THE SUFFRAGE COMMITTEE
Proposition TO Require Prepayment of Pro-
perty Tax Defeated. The Poll Tax is to
be Expended Mainly For Edu-
cafinnal Pllrnnses
cationaI Purposes.
(By the Associated Press }

Richmond Va, July 16.-Delegate
Thomas l.. Moore, Republican, in a reso-
luton, introduced in the Constitutional
convention today, arraigned the decisions
of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Vir-
ginia in their Interpretation of the fell
low-servant law of the State. He seeks,
in his resolution, the abolition of the
law, alleging that is present administra-
tion too greatly favors the employers of
labor as against the working class He
urges that his resolution be made a con-
stitutional provision.
By vote of IL to 10, the Suffrage Com
mittee of the convention, today decided
that the poll tax of 81 already agreed
upon shall be divided equally between the
State and county in which it is collected.
The fund to be expended mainly in the
Improvement and maintenance of the pub
lie schools
The proposition to require the prepay
ment of a property tax was defeated by
a vote of 10 to ).
The convention today was in session
just twenty-five minutes. There was a
flood of resolutions. Eighty-nine members
responded to the roll-call. eighteen more
than were present yesterday. There were
more spectators of the proceedings than
on any day recently.
Mr. w. A. Anderson presented a reso-
luton, calling on the Auditor of Public
Accounts, to furnish the convention with
a statement showing the assessed value
Of property held by white and colored
people in the several counties or cities
of the State in the years 1860, 1870, 1880,
1890 and 1900 This was agreed TO.
Mr. Hinton, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reported a resolution providing
for the printing of statement showing
tho cost of the judiciary of the State; also
one directing the secretary of the con-
vention to secure from clerks of courts
certain information wanted Both of these
resolutions were adopted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
UNDER FIRE IN A BANK
Bandits Work at Q Vault
While Bullets Sing.
Failing to Open il They Run the Gauntlet Of
the Assembled Citizens and
Escape.
(By tie Associated Press }

Alexandria, Licking County, Ohio, July
16.-A daring attempt to loot the Ressler
& Ashbrooke Bank was made early to-
day by a gang of six or seven men.
Nothing was secured, however, and after
standing off a crowd of citizens at whom
they fred repeatedly for an hour the
robbers escaped in stolen buggies.
A loud explosion about / o'clock a. M,
awakened Cashier Buxton, who has apart
ments over the bank. Other persons liv-
ing near by hastened to the scene. 1t
was found that the outer door of the
bank had been forced open and that six
or seven men were at work on the strong
box inside the vault The outer door of
the vault had been torn to pieces with a
charge of dynamite. Several shots were
fired into the bank, but only served to
draw a well-directed reply from the rob-
bers, who continued their efforts to open
the inner vault for nearly an hour.
Meantime, the citizens were debating
plans to effect capture. Suddenly,
shooting right and left the robbers rush
ed from the building, ran through side
streets, leaped into buggies which had
escape.
An examination of the vault showed
that little of value had been secured. A
package of $500, which had been left
over night in the outer vault was found
among the debris.
sheriffs posse Immediately took up
the chase, but the robbers had secured a
good start.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
FOR [LEATA
The Black Mare Wins the
$4,000 Stakes.
Two Trotting Records Broken, 0Re by Eleata,
the 0ther by BoraIma. The New
market Races.
(By the Associated Press }

Detroit, Mich, July 16.-Ten thousand
people saw Eleata, four-year old black
mare, bred on Palo Alto farm in Califor-
mia and owned by ex-senator Frank Jones,
of New Hampshire, win the $40, 900 Mer-
chants and Manufacturers stake for 2:24
class, trotters, at the Crosse Pointe track
this afternoon and lower the record for
the race from 2:101@ to 2:0S&. In the
early auctions Eleata brought 500 to 5000
for the field, but when the heat was
called, she was bringing $50 to $S5. Neva
Simmons was second choice in the bet
ting, but could not get better than third
place in the race. Another record was
broken in the 2:0S trot, when The Monk
forced Boralma to win the race TO go the
last heat in 2:07A, lowering his mark
three quarters of a second.
THE NEWMARKET MEET.
London, July 16,-E. Corrigans Sea
Flower, (Charles Thorp), won the Trial
Plate at the first day of the second July
meeting at Newmarket today. Richard
Crokers Joe Ullman, H. Reiff), was sec
ond
r. S. Siever's Ailyar, O.. Reiff), won
the All Age selling race; Wisconsin II, o..
Rein) got second place.
Lord Cadogan's st. Quintin, (Maher)
won the Maiden wo-year-old race; G. ID.
Smiths Prickles filly, CL. Reiff), was
second and Richard Croker's Jean Bart,
O.. Reff), was third.
Lord Cadogan's Sidus, (Maher), won the
Dullingham plate; w. Raphael's Ruskin
was second, and Richard Croker's The
Scotchman III, O.. Reiff), was third.
Stewards Disqualified the Shoreman ii
for carrying incorrect weight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
The Hoboes' Convention.
special to News and Observer }

Special to News and Observer)
High Point, n. c., July 16.-Mr. n. e.
Collins died here Sunday at his home in
the southeastern part of the town. His
remains We're carried to Danville yes
terday on the noon train for interment.
The hoboes held their convention last
night in the park ,and after adjourn
ment treated the populace to grand
street parade which was led by a rag
time band. The music was something
far from the ordinary and the catchy
costumes hard to beat.
Work on the German Reformed
church is progressing rapidly, and the
building is nearly completed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
GREAT CULTS ARE FORMED
Washouts on Railroads. All North
bound Trains Delayed.
A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
Fruit Abou. Southern Pines is Considerably
Damaged. Reports From Winston Tell of
Corn Swept Away and Creeks
All Abrim.
All Abrim.
Especial to News and observer.)

Southern Pines, N. c., July 16.-From 3
o oclock last night to s o'clock this morn
ing eight inches of rain fell here. Lake
Lauderdale dam was washed away, and
the approaches to Piney Woods Inn are
now one yawning gulf.
The rush of water through Jimtown did
great damage. to stock and chickens. One
horse in attempting to swim the swollen
creek was drowned. and l. c. Edgerton,
the owner saved himself by swinging to
the bridge.
The streets of the town here are badly
washed All north bound trains are
thirteen hours late. At Aberdeen the
Seaboard Air Line tracks are washed
out and no trains are able to pass. The
Aberdeen and Rockfsh railroad is badly
washed. No trains have run for two
days. Fruit was damaged considerably
but enough is left to realize good profits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Prefers Charbon to Drouth.
(By the Associated Press.)

Jackson, Miss, July 16.-Governor
Longno has returned from the Delta,
were he went to investigate the charbon
epidemic in company with Prof. Roberts,
State Veterinarian. They vaccinated
every mule owned by the State and are
satisfied that the situation is improved.
Charlton was found in Sharkey, Issaquela
and Bolivar counties In the last named
county nearly all the stock died before
virus was procured. Worse than char
bon and all the disease just now" says
Governor Longno, "is the drouth. ;"
The corn crop is ruined. The yield in
the Delta and the section through which
I travelled will not make one fourth of a
crop
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
A SIX INCH FALL AT WINSTON.
Much Corn Swept Away. Farmers Will Not
Plant Again.
Especial to News and Observer

Winston Salem N. c., July 16.-Six
inches of water fell here from Saturday
morning to Sunday morning. Some of the
creeks in the country were reported to
be higher in places than ever before
known. A great deal of corn was swept
away. In several bottoms water went
over the top of the corn. Many farmers
have planted the third time, but they
will not try their bottoms any more this
year.
Lightning Sunday afternoon struck the
powder house of Brown Rogers and Com
pany, in the northwestern part of Win
ston. Fortunately, there was no powder
or dynamite in the building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Defeat For the Government.
(By the Associated Press.)

London. July 16.-The Government sus-
tanned defeat in the House of Lords
today which, although unimportant in it,
self, was indicative of the growing dis
content. The incident arose from the
question whether model of the War
Office should be made and exhibited Lord
Leansdowne, the foreign secretary, re-
fused to entertain this proposition, but on
division the motion was carried Al to
20. The announcement of these figures
was greeted with prolonged cheers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Instructor in Music.

Miss jamie Williams has been elected
assistant in piano instruction in the
music department of the Baptist Female
University. Her home is in Fulton, Ala,
and she is said to be one of the most
brilliant pianists that the State has pro-
duced. She has taught in several South
ern colleges, and has won number of
medals. She succeeds Miss Allen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Gold Shipments From Dawson
(By Associated Press J

Seattle, Washn., July 16.-Late advices
from Dawson, under date of June 2Sth,
state that the gold shipments to the OUT
side world this year have amounted to
$5,000,000 to date. Over $4,000, 900 of this
sum went down the Yukon and is going
out by the way of st. Michael and the
balance has gone up the river Hams,
potatoes, cream and all kinds of fruit are
selling in Dawson at exceedingly low
rates and traders are losing money. Cher
ries, peaches, apples and other fresh
fruits are plentiful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
WATER COMPANIES.
Motor Works Destroyed by Lightning
lBy the Associated Press. }

New Orleans, July 16.-The Gardner
Motor Works were struck by lightning
last night and destroyed. The loss on the
building and machinery and stock is about
$50 900. There had been a strike of ma
chinists at the Gardner factory for over
a month and Superintendent Gardner was
recently beaten by strikers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Hope in Kaffir Corn and Alfalfa.
(By Associated Press J

Topeka, Kan, July 16.-F. ID. Coburn,
Secretary of the State Board of Agricul-
ture, does not share in the general opin-
ion that ruin will come upon Kansas as
a result of the present dry spell The
damage TO corn and hay has been serious,
but the deficiency will be nearly made up
by the great crops of Kaffir corn and
alfalfa that have been raised
Mr. Coburn states that there are over
900 900 acres of Kaffir corn and alfalfa in
the State which have not been materially
affected by the dry weather
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
SECTION THREE DEBATED.
1t Requires That Senators and Representatives
be Elected by the People.
(Bv the Associated Press.


Montgomery Ala, July 16.-In the Con-
stitutional convention today section 3 was
debated This section requires that Sen
ators and Representatives shall be elected
by qualified electors on the first Monday
in August, 1902, and every four years
thereafter, unless the Legislature shall
change the time of holdings elections. The
terms of office of Senators and Represen-
taties shall be four years, commencing
on the day after the general election, ex-
cept as otherwise provided in this consti-
tuition. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in
either House the governor shall issue a
writ of election to fill such vacancy for
the remainder of the term.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
ARMED MEN ATTACK A TRAIN.
Seven on the Train Killed Rural Guard Pursue
the Force That Attacked.
(By the Associated Press J

(By the Associated Press.)
st. Louis, July ia special to the
obe-Democrat from Cordova, Mexico,
says:
"A train of the Vera Cruz and Pacific
Railroad was attacked recently by a
large force of armed men at TERRA
Blanca, small station Seven men on
the train were killed. AS soon as news
of the attack reached Cordova a force
of rurales was sent to the scene and is
now in pursuit of the mob. The cause
of the attack is not known here. 1t is
said to have been made by men who
were formerly employed in the con-
Struction of the road"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17

Little Rock, Ark, July 16,--A detective
few days ago placed under arrest a
supposed young woman who had been
teaching a private school in the Kings
River neighborhood. 1t turned out that
the school teacher was in disguise, that
his name was Sears and that he was
wanted in Texas on the charge of murder,
committed seven years ago
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
An Anti Bond Meeting.

meeting of the anti-bond committee
was called for last night at the mayors
office. Very few attended--not dozen,
and after some remarks made by those
present an adjournment was taken till
Friday night at $50. Mr.. Chas. Root, ST.,
presided and speeches were made by Mr..
Root. Mr. C. B. Edwards, and Mr. A. A.
Thompson. 1t is the purpose of the COM
mittee to raise fund and conduct a
campaign against the proposed $4,000
bond issue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17

Raleigh ...O 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ks 4 2
Charlotte .......0 0 0 0 / o. 5 l
Batteries: Raleigh, Smith and Sher-
man; Charlotte, Hooker and Gates.
Summary: Three base hit, Murray
sacrifice hits, Swander, Stocksdale;
struck out, by Hooker, 3; by Smith, g.;
Bases on balls, off Hooker, 4; off Smith,
2; hit by pitched ball, by Hooker, /; by
Smith, /; wild pitch, Hooker; passed ball,
Gates; stolen bases, Curran and Murray.
Time of game, 1875. Umpire, Mr.. Noel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
The Kingston Miners Strike.
(By the Associated Press.)


Wilkesbarre, Pa, July 16.-The 1500
employees of the Kingston Coal Company
went on strike today. The strike was or
dered because of reduction in the wages
paid for yardage on narrow work in the
mines. The company has been paying
$3.50 per yard but last pay day, it is
claimed, the men Were informed of a re-
duction to 81 per yard
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Frank Wennerholm Electrocutsd.
(By the Associated Press }

Auburn n Y, July 16.-Frank Wen
nerholm, the Chautauqua county murder
er, was put to death by electricity in the
prison here today. The current was
turned on one minute and five seconds, ,and
the man was pronounced dead When he
took his seat in the chair Wennerholm
appeared to be on the point of utter col
lapSe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Prof. Holmes One of Those Named,
(By the Associated Press. J

Buffalo, N. Y, July 16.-The Jury on
Mires and Mining for the Pan-American
Exposition was named today. Prof. ]. A.
Holmes, State Geologist, OF North Caro-
lima, is one of the persons named.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Frauds in Turkish Customs


W t4IN -Rs'R'NyNIHtSKF = IEls7R'sI
London, Jul y16A dispatch to the
Pail Mall Gazette from Constantinople
says great frauds have been discovered
in the Turkish Customs. The embez-
Elements are said to exceed 100000
pounds gsterling. Several Of the higher
customs officials have. been arrested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
AN EVIL DAY FOR LOBsTERS.
The Wiles Of the Wolfe Left Them Nothing
But Honor.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Tarboro, N. c., July 16.-Once again
were the Lobsters whitewashed. Wolf s
phenomenal pitching combined with
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17

The Bank of England yesterday am
nounced the withdrawal Of the issue
of 100000 pounds in Indian three per
cent stock. owing to the inadquaey 0N
subscriptions
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
DOLD's PACKING PLANT BURNED.
Spontaneous Combustion the Cause. The Loss
Million Dollars.
(By the Associated Press }

Wichita, Kas., July 16.-Fire today
destroyed the packing plant of Jacob
Dold & Sons in this city. Four large
buildings were completely consumed,
together with about seven million
pounds of meat in process of prepara-
tion. The loss is placed at $1,000, 000
Employees numbering $50 are thrown out
of work. but, it is said, the plant will
be rebuilt at once. Spontaneous COM
bustion is said to be the cause of the
fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
Alba Dies of Heart Disease.
lRv the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, July 16.-Charles F. Alba,
prominent in commercial circles and ex-
United States Appraiser. died of heart
disease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
THE FIGURES IN DETAIL
Most Remarkable Increase is in Tele-
phone Property.
A VERY SMALL INCREASE FOR RAILROADS
The Southern Gets OFF Lightest of All and the
Coast Line Catches it Heaviest. A Big
Increase in Telegraph Com
nanY Valuations.
pany Valuations.

The Corporation Commission yesterday
practically completed its assessment of
tax valuations for the year 1901.
AS a result, an increased valuation of
about one and three-quarter million dol
lars has been put on the tax books.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17

*Two or three of the largest steam
boat lihes in the State are still unas-
sessed. When they are assessed the to-
tai valuation of this property will proba
bly, be in excess of what it was last
year
The following properties are assessed
this year for the first time:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17

On the arrival of Governor Allen, of
Porto Rico, in this country proclamation
will be framed to give effect to the free
trade resolution of the Porto Rican Leg
islature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17
THE BRITISH AT TEN TsIN.
Bombay Cavalry to Remain and Thousand Men
to be Sent There.
(By the Associated Press.

10y the Associated Press.
Tien Tsin, July 16.-The orders for
the departure of the Bombay cavalry
have been countermanded and the
strength of the British troops remaining
here will be increased by one thous-
and men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17

*The decrease in miles is due to the
fact that after the Coast Line bought
the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Rail-
road it had two tracks from Fayetteville
to Hope Mills. One of these it has taken
uD.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-17

This is approximately correct, but not ex-
actly, as a few thousand will have to come
off the water company assessment and
perhaps a few thousand be added to the
steamboat assessment-these two not be-
ing as yet quite complete.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-23
Somefhin0 A About Kuive,

All boys have knives In their pockets,
but some of them are 90 dull they are
not of much use either to their owners
or to their owners neighbors. A boy
without a knife, as know from ex-
perience, is very miserable and in q
poor way to get all the enjoyment out
of life. OF course, girls do not use
knives so much as boys do, but they
frequently have to borrow of their
brothers or their friends when they
want to sharpen pencils or cut their
jumping ropes or gather pussy willows.
Do not think would urge selflshness
upon my readers, but persons who bor-
row knives are often very careless with
them, losing them or keeping them
much longer than they need.
What want to tell you is the very
simple thing of how to keep pocket
knife sharp. With little trouble and
patience knife can be sharpened and
kept In good order, but it is surprising
how few boys know how to do this. In
the first place, if the edge of the blade
is badly nicked, or If the sides curve
out it should be ground on grindstone
until the hicks all disappear Be sure