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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
COMPLETE RE-AssEsSMENT.

The organ of the Southern Railway,
(n,h:eh first called itself the Raleigh
Tribune and is now published under the
alias of the Morning Post) falsely says
that the News and Observer in its sup
port of the Corporation Commission in
enforcing its assessment on railroad prop
erty, has been instigated by desire to
impose unjust burdens upon railroads.
This is VIGOROUSLY untrue. The railroads
themselves have confessed that the Posts
special pleadings for them (paid for every
week. are false by coming in and paying
the exact amount assessed by the Com
mission So anxious was the Post to serve
the railroads that in April last it sought
BY indirection to reDudiate the assess
ment by defeating the renomina-
ton of the Commissioners who
had made the assessment Now, after two
years fight, the Post and the railroads are
forced to pay the sum they have made
the state pay thousands of dollars TO col
lect. see2
This paper believes in making all prop
erty pay upon just assessment. There
fore. we advocate the Willard Board o.
Assessment bill and urge that it be put
in operation this year 1901. II there is
half as much property that escapes taxa
ton. as Nr. Willard thinks, and one
tenth as much private property under
valued, as the Post says, then this Legis-
lature is morally bound to establish a
competent board and not let the property
that is not fairly taxed escape just taxa
ton two years longer. 1t has been es>
tablished that there are inequalities in
the assessment of property. Why wait two
years to correct those inequalities?
Is the Post in favor of a board TO re-
assess all property--farms. stores, person
Al property and railroads-this year? We
venture that it is not, because board
would be compelled TO raise the railroad
assessment IS well as the assessment
of any other property assessed TOO low.
All its fight for what it calls equality was
made. and paid for by the Southern Rail-
road. to help the railroad taxdodgers, and
every body knows it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION.

The Confederate Veterans Association
did we'll yesterday to pass a resolution
requesting the General Assembly. when
ever it passed a special pen
sion bill. 10 at the same time
make specific appropriations
therefor and not take it from the gen
eral pension appropriation. This is need
ed. The pension fund to each pensioner
is small enough at best. but to have 1t
reduced by special appropriation works
q hardship on all pensioners for the bon
eft of the few who get special pensions.
As a matter of fact there are not many
cases that call for special pensions. As
rule it is better not to make special
pensioners but leave all to take their
proportion under the law. In the excep-
tional cases. specific appropriation
should be made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
THE AYCOCK BILL.

The action of the joint committee On
Education in favorahly reporting the A%-
cock bill for State adoption CT school
books is in line with the best thoGSht
in educational circ!as in the State. Cur
first idea was to leave tie matter 10 the
State Board Of Education alone, but many
teachers felt that in mater Of such
importance TO the educational interests
of the State it was right hat me teach
ers should be consulted lhroign a hoard
composed of some of the best men ~ Inc
profession. Their views are entitled to
great weight.
The speedy passage of the bill will pc
the first right step in the direction of
that forward movement for better public
education to which the dominant politi-
cal party is solemnly committed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
BLIND AND MANNED SOLDIERS

Clerks of the Superior Courts and
sheriffs of the various counties of North
Carolina, are requested to examine Secs.
3476, n, IS and 3479, Vol. II. of The Code
of 1883, in regard to Confederate soldiers
who lost both eyes, both hands or both
feet. 1t has been ascertainea that there
are some men in the State who are en-
titled to the benefits of the above law.
(Acts 1879, Chap. 1881 and have not re-
ceived it, because their attention has net
been called to it.
The above law is separate from, and
has nothing to do with the general pen
sion law OF the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
Ia Gonn 11nrI. 1.AW.

&C01 sl<lDFst~ 10 -
Norfolk Landmark.
Senator Henry A. London. well known
and highly respected North Carolina edl-
tor, has introduced in the Legislature
OF that State sensible and just lloei law
which should pass. The substance OF inns
measure is that in cases where a news
paper can show that untrue publication
was made in good faith and that II was
corrected after due notice. there snail
be no ground for a libel suit.
That is the plain justice and common
sense OF the libel problem. It is the
greatest wonder in the world that the
average newsDaDer does not unintentioh-
ally make many more misstatements than
il does; for think of the mass of news
which an up-todate paper prints every
day and Of the multitudinous chances for
error to creep in somewhere!
The law proposed by Senator London in
North Carolina would not remove whole
some restraint. 1t would not open the
columns OF a newspaper to misrepresenta-
ton. The same safe guard which now
protects the public would protect the pub
lie still. newspaper cannot publish
an article in good faith without subject
ing it to reasonable scrutiny. Therefore
the press of North Carolina will have tc
be just as careful after the passage OF
Mr.. London's law as it is now. The idea
is that publishers of newspapers shall not
be mulcted for things which they cannot
avoid in the reasonable and proper man
agement of their business.
We hope that the Legislature of oui
sister State will pass the London bill, anC
we hope that the Legislature of Virginia
at it's next regular session, will adop
a similar measure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
The Insane Asylums.
SHELBY Aurora

AS the insane asylums of the State
are demanding increased appropriations
for enlargement, and current expenses
form the State, why not limit free eX-
pense to the INDECENT and place a reas-
enable charge upon the families of
unfortunate ones who are fully able to
pay for their care. Some other States
limit the free provision to those who
are unable to pay charges, and require
all others to pay board and other eX-
penses. The Aurora trusts the Legis-
lature will grant all necessary demands
for increased appropriations for en-
largement Of buildings, but require all
families who are able 10 pay and there
by reduce the running expenses upon
the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
STRIKES A RICH END.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
billty,' write f. j. Green, of Lancaster,
n. H. "No remedy helped me until ]
began using Electric Bitters, which did
me more good than all the medicines
ever used. They have also kept my wife
in excellent health for years. She says
Electric Bitters are just splendid for
female troubles; that they are grand
tonic and invigorator for weak, run
down women. No other medicine can
take its place in our family" Try them.
Only soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by all
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
THE ATTEST ARcuMENT.

VIM E. Curtis in Chicago Record.
Charley Towne's legislative career
was brief but brilliant. He made an elo-
quent speech against the expansion policy
of the Administration, and it was heard
by all the Senate and a full quorum OF the
House Of Representatives, who came over
from the other end of the capitol to lister
to their former colleague, who left an Ell
viable reputation behind him. Nearly
everybody pronounces Mr.. Towne's effor'
today the ablest argument that has yei
been delivered on that side of the ques'
tion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
The Anti Cigarette Bill.
Wilmington Messenger, Goldsporo
CorreSDonGence.)

Correspondence
Hurrah for Senator Brown and sue
cess to his anti-cigatette bill The
lawmakers OF North Carolina can do
nothing more helpful to the boys OF
the State just at this time than to
pass this bill throu6h with Whoop.
Certainly the Wayne county represen-
tatives can Oe depended on to support
the bill and thus come TO the :leip Il
those who are gripping their bright
prospects With this little cigarette in
fernal machine. The cigarette smoking
habit is growing in North Carolina. Ii
your son has not already taken up the
habit Just send them off to school and be
comes back a full graduate carrying
his diploma wrapped around his fin
GERS. / have watched this Thing very
closely AID / would appaal - 'uf Ian
makers to stand by the boys of the
state by passing this bill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
CONFORM WITH THE BIBLE.

The indications are that the present
Legislature will make it much harder
for married person TO secure divorce
in North Carolina. The evil has grown
greatly in this State during the past
few years, and the lawmakers should
not hesitate to put stop to much of
the business. The statute on this sub
ject should be made to conform with
the Bible law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
THE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL.

SANFORD MX9ress.
The friends of the Normal trust thai
Dr. Movers efforts in this direction
(raising an endowment will be crowned
with success. He says that this is the
only college in the State which, year af-
ter year, has to turn away applicants foi
admission, for lack of room. 1t has oveI
400 students and this year has declined
many applications. The Legislature is
asked to provide for a practice school al
the college
In making increased appropriations tC
the other State schools and colleges, the
Legislature should not forget the Normal
and Industrial College. This college is
doing great work and for it to expand
and grow its friends must rally to it's sup
port.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

The action of the Senate in passing
the bill of Senator Scott to prevent the
appointment of any except practical
farmers on the Board of Agriculture is
eminently proper None but lawyers
should be appointed judges or solicitors,
and none but farmers should be nam
ed on the Board of Agriculture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
Old Wheels Re -Rubbsred
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Norfolk
and Western Railway Company viii ap-
ply to the General Assembly OF North
Carolina at the present session for au-
thority to locate, construct and operate,
extensions of its line of railroad from
Carroll and Grayson counties in Virginia
into the Counties Of Allegheny, Ashe and
Watauga, in North Caroilna' WIN
branches therefrom
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAlLWA
COMPANY, BY
GUTHRIE & GU ,.I..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
IT GIRDLEs THE GLOBE.

The fame of Buclllen's Arnica Salve,
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth It's the one perfect healer
of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds, Boils. Ulcers. Felons, Aches.
Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only in
falhble pile cure. 25c. box at all drug
gists
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
THE REPUBLICAN PLAN.

Mr.. William f. Curtis, the Washing
ION correspondent of the Chicago Re-
cord. referring to the objection to Sena-
tor simmons credentials, says
Mr.. McComAs disclosed the plan OF
the Republicans to question the title
of those Senators who bring credentials
from States where the negro vote has
been suppressed by legislative enact
ment. Mr. Simmons is the first to APP
pear, and, although 1t is scarcely pro-
bable that ne will b' refused seat
the Republicans intend to have an in
vestigation which will bring to light
the fact that a certain number of lega
voters are deprived of their constitu'
tional rights because of their color.
If the Republicans have such plan
il cannot be put into effect as to Mr.
simmons seat. The constitutions
amendment in this State does not &c
into effect until 1902. Mr.. McComas
was premature and ignorant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

The most soothing, healing and antis~--
tic application ever devised is DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye. 1t relieves at once
and cures piles. sores. eczema and skin
diseases. Beware of limitations w. H..
King Drug Co.. Bobbitt Wynne Drug Co.,
VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Dr. Miller, superintendent of the Hos
pial for the colored insane at Goldsboro.
and DR.. Porter, president of the board
of trustees of the same, appeared before
the Joint Committee on Insane Asylums
last evening and presented the needs OF
that institution DR.. Miller asks $4,000
a year for two years for new buildings,
and SAT 600 for maintenance and repairs
the first year and $1,000 the second. Mr..
Johnston of Reidsville, appeared before
the committee and spoke earnestly on
the care Of the insane in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Yesterdays Post gives proof that it is
edited by Southern Railway officials and
lobbyists. Everybody knew it before, hut
the Post furnishes evidence that proves it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

That is a good item of news that the
railroads of the South have SO much
business that they haven't sufficient
cars to handle it. 1t shows that the
railroads are prospecting as never be-
fore and everybody will be glad to
know that these arteries of commerce
are doing well. It shows that business
is improving
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

The House Committee on Corporations
yesterday acted favorably upon the bill
introduced by Mr.. f. D. Winston, OF
BERTHE, making the Bishop of Eastern
Carolina a corporation sole This bill is
simply intended to allow Bishop a. a.
Watson, of Wilmington, to hold property
as bishop which will go to his successor
in that office after the manner of cor
Dorations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Senator London, editor ri TIE ',i.at-
ham Record. writes thus to his paper
of the entertainment at the Blind In
stitution: THE institution for the
Blind at Raleigh gave an entertainment
to the members of the Legislature ON
last Thursday night. which was great
~ enjoyed by them. and was highly
creditabe to the officials and pupils OF
that institution. II seemed almost
wonderful that blind children could be
so we'll trained Indeed the audience,
ii not told. would hardly have known
that the performers at this entertain
ment were blind If all the taxpayers
of North Carolina could see the good
work being done for these blind child
rem it would open both their hearts and
purses. and they would gladly contri-
butte literally to carrying it on"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

There is a strong sentiment In the
State, particularly among Western
Democrats, against redistricting the
state this year They say that it was
not done in 1851, AMI they favor elect
ing a Congressman t-large this year
as in 1882, postponing the Congressional
District realignment until it is seen
what will be the effect of the Consti-
tutional amendment after the first cleo
ton held under it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Such little pills as DeWitt's Little Ear
" Risers are very easily taken, and they
are wonderfully effective in cleansing the
liver and bowels. w. f. King Drug Co.,
Bobbitt, Wynne Drug Co., Ayn Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Take the unfortunate insane out OF
the penitentiary. They are not in any
sense criminals and their detention in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

There will be widespread regret al the
death of Rev. John d. Stanford of the
Presbyterian church. He was a popular
public speaker and long leader OF the
Democracy Of Duplin county which he
represented IN the Legislature twenty
eight years In 1888 he became a Pres
byterian minister, carrying the gospel to
the humble and poor OF a large section
of Eastern North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

The Morning Post is still sorry that it
did not succeed in making Russell Chief
Justice. It did it's best, and by its fulsome
eulogies of the vicious and unfit officer.
showed that it would praise the devil
himself if its owners (southern Railroad
officials) requested it to do so.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Some men are like telescopes; you draw
them out, see through them, and then
shut them up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

The Charlotte News has an able edi-
torial advocating compulsory school
law
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

twentieth century scientist claims
that headache is a sort OF collie caused
by too many green thoughts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
Now1cE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

Communications end items of news in
tended for publication In the News and
Observer should not be addressed to In
dlvidual members of the staff, but simply
to The News and Observer.
All communications addressed to the
editor -Iust be signed by and will be
printed only over the authors real name.
40 exception will be made to this rule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

The Join Committee on Pensions aid
Soldiers Home met yesterday and adj
iourned on motion of Senator London TO
meet next Tuesday afternoon to hear the
special committee appointed yesterday by
the State Confederate Veterans Associa-
tion and others interested in this sub
!ect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

{: UNDER THE DOME.


writing IC MS paper, the NliatiAftl'A
Record, of tie a. ana NJ. College. after
a visit, Senator Henry A. London say':
This college is one o. the States III )st
useful institutions and is giving a
good return for the money invested IN
it."
Editor Hoey, member OF the House from
Cleveland, is filling his second term. he
hasn't yet seen any good reason for hold
ing all the important legislation back IN
til near the close of the session. In his
correspondence to the Cleveland Star this
week he says:
another week Of the legislative session
has passed and very few matters of gem
eral Importance have been disposed of.
The time has been consumed principally
in the consideration of local matters and
not in the preparation OF the bills OF State
wide Importance. This is always the
case and just why we are not able 10 fully
understand. 1t does seem that the wisest
plan would be to consider and pass the
bills of greatest Importance during the
first part OF the session so that more time
could be given to their consideration, and
fewer errors would then occur in the
construction of these measures. But then
the Legislature has always had a way
peculiar to itself and this seems to be
a fixed custom"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Senator Arlington, of the Subcommittee
to investigate and recommend regarding
the criminal insane and the number or
insane needing admission to the State
hospitals will be ready to report atter
Dr. Murphy is heard on the former SUD
iect at $50 tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Writing to his paper, the Winston
Sentinel, Representative Whitaker, OF
Forsyth, brings out this interesting
item: THE fate of tGe Criminal Courts
appears to be sealed 1t is probable
that the Superior Court Judges will be
increased from twelve to sixteen. Al
the joint eau. us lasy night, Senator
London threw bono in the camp by
his resolution that nc. members OF TINS
Legislature should b. appointed judges
or solicitors under the bill to increase
the number. We noted a flutter, but
the matter did not develop into storm
Other matter took precedence over this
resolution and no action was taken upon
it "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

THE people of the West are strongly
in favor of repeating the August cleo
ton and holding State and national
elections at the same time, said Hon.
w. r. Crawford, of Haywood, who is in
the city. Mr.. Crawford is of the opinion
that if all the elections had been held
at the same time in 1909, in spite Of
adverse conditions, the Democrats
would have carried the Ninth District.
Senator Morrison and Senator Webb
were back IN their seats yesterday af-
ter an absence on account of sickness.
Both of the Senator's. however, spoke
ably on the alimony bill by Senator
Henderson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-10-24
GRAND ISLE COUNTY
NORTH HERO.

Several young men of this town started
for the Pan-AmcriCan Thursday, the 18th.
Sheridan Martin who was arrest d In
Swanton and brought to the North Island
Jail by Coastal lc Tudhopc and locked up
had a hearing Wednesday before Justice
q. l.. Knight and placed under Sl00 bonds
six residents of tho city putting their
name to the bond while ShlrkoV" Rowcu
his 'pard, Is under $50 bonds Anot her
suspect was arrested "Wednesday AT tha
irving House. lite carried a satched which
contained dynamite fuse ana enough other
explosives to blow up the whole town.
large Colts revolver was found On his
person, all of which he claimed he bought
on railroad train. He is said to have
given the name of Jones. and says he be-
longs in SWanton, Several dime novels
were found on him
Young James of Swanton who WAS A.
rested at the "City' for CARRYING around
satchel fun of dynamite had hearing
before Justice O. =. Knight last week ana
is under $500 bonds; his father furnislms
the fndS,-"S hirdy" Martin, who was
sought in Swanton for breaking into
James podd's store last June in search I
cider, liz out under 800 bonds-rou,v
Roses establishment on Pelot's Point was
entered Friday last in broad daN LIGHT
and S2l6 taken from the money drawer
The thief was seen by the clerh and aztec
some parleying gave up the money wni, II
ne nad hid under stone