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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17
MORE ABOUT THE TARIFF ON
COAL.

In a recent speech, Secretary Moody
declared that the 81 cents a ton tariff on
anthracite coal ''was struggled into the
tariff act in a sneaking and cowardly
manner Anthracite coal was always
on the dutiable list until 1870 when It
was put on the free list Then blum
inous coal was reduced from $125 to 70
cents ton. The Mckinley tariff did
not change the schedule. The Wilson
tariff left anthracite free and reduced the
rate on bituminous coal to 40 cents. The
creased the rate to 81 cents on bitum-
inOus coal and left anthracite on the
free list. In the Senate a provision was
added that all coal containing less than
80 per cent of fixed carbon should pay
a tax of e. cents. This virtually made
all imported anthracite pay 81 cents
tariff. When the bill came up in the
Senate, Mr. Vest called attention to the
tax, put in the bill in the round about
way, and said:
THAT puts a duty upon anthracite
coal. Mr.. President, l wish to inquire,
if l may, respectfully, why this duty
is imposed? According to the statistics,
of imports and exports, we exported
from this country in 1896 $5,711246 worth
of anthracite coal and we imported in
all $345,963 worth. l should like to in
quire if we exported from the country
nearly $6,0000 900 worth of anthracite coal
and brought in but $350,000 worth why
we should put this duty upon anthracite
coal? This whole movement is in per-
feet harmony with the entire tariff
scheme, and that is to exclude a superior
foreign product in order to force the
American consumer to take an inferior
one and put money in somebody pocket
when it ought not to go there. The in
crease upon coal is a wrong and outrage.
1 ask for the yeas and nays on the
amendment"
The Springfield Republican demands
not only free anthracite coal but a re-
peal of the duty on all coal. Mr..
Pritchard will probably get up an argu-
ment against this and give as the sole
argument that a few tons of coal are
mined in Chatham county and it ought
to be protected. The Republican says:
"Some of the Republican leaders are
suggesting that special session of Con-
gress be called to sweep away this duty
on hard coal. The President will hardly
summon an extra session for this pur-
pose alone, but the matter will unques-
tionably be forced upon Congress at the
coming regular session. 1t will not do
now, however, to stop merely with the
repeal Of the hard coal duty That on
bituminous coal should also be wiped
out to the last fraction Of cent. The
people are in no temper to { tolerate
further government coddling of an in
dustry which needs no protection to Gre
ate a scarcity and high prices in a ne
cessary of life. The eastern seaboard
sections should have what advantage
there may be in the proximity of soft
coal supplies across the Canadian border.
The country has had it's lesson in the
matter of artificial fuel restriction, and
it should be effective for all time to
come"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17

R. D. Douglass, Esq, is the Republican
that Solicitor Brooks will have to beat
this year He is young and can stand a
good drubbing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17

Who said There's nothing in a Manner
The Virginia delegate to the National
Liquor Dealers Association bears the
name of Hogshead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17

If the Republican party is a Lilly
White" affair in North Carolina now.
why does Dock A. Williams, the negro
henchman of Abe Middleton, the negro
political boss of the Third Congressional
district, continue to be the chairman OF
the Republican Executive Committee, of
Duplin county? Are our white Republic
cans and Independents afraid of Abe yet?
Or do they prefer his Bossism?-Duplin
Journal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17

Judge Pennypacker the Republican can
didate for Governor of Pennsylvania, is
warning his audiences against creating
what he regards as a bad omen. His
arguments are presented something like
this Pattison's election as governor in
1882 was followed by the election of
Grover Cleveland to the Presidency.
Again. in 1890, Governor Pattison tri-
umphed at the head of the Democratic
ticket, and two years later Grover Cleve-
land was again chosen President. Ergo,
if Governor Pattison is elected as the
State executive this year over Judge
Pennypacker the latter asserts it would
be a serious omen of impending national
triumph for the Democrats. He shudders
at the thought of it and pleads with the
voters of the keystone State to set no
such fashion at the polls.-Washington
Post.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17

Senator SPRINGFIELD of Haywood county,
has been requested to make a list of APP
pointments as his time and convenience
will allow and he has written Chairman
Simmons that he will probably be able
to make a number of speeches in his
Senatorial district before the election.
Major Springfield, who is one of the most
influential Democrats in the West, is
doing valuable work for the party in
his district.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17
Politics and Politicians.

Albemarle, n. c., Oct. ia great
Democratic rally and barbecue will be
held here on the first day of November
Governor Chas B. AycOck, with some
other prominent speakers will address the
people on that occasion. A horse back
procession will come in from each town
ship in the county, together with floats
composed of ladies. Thorough prepara-
ton is being made now for the OCCASION
and we are informed that there will be,
including all who come from adjacent
counties, about five thousand people pres
ent. Governor Aycock always draws a
large crowd in Stanly.
Of Hon. G. B. Patterson's speech at the
opening of the Cumberland county cam
paign, the Fayetteville Observer said;
He showed himself to be an orator of
dignity and ability. He has a command
ing presence a splendid face and voice
delightful to the ear. which, combined
with his natural eloquence, captured his
hearers"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17

Closing an account of Hon. Cyrus B.
Watsons speech in Washington the Mes
senger says: at was great speech, de-
livered by a great man and long after
years have come and gone our people
will remember this great effort. A prom
inent member of the bar said to us this
morning, Watsons speech was the best
l have heard in ten years His opinion
is the sentiment of the entire COM
munitY."
Albemarle, n. c., Oct. 1.-THE political
interest is workingeup on both sides in
the county and the Republicans are try
ing to put up all the bluff that they can
for effect. The Republicans seem to be
thoroughly organized under the direc-
ton of "Jeter."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
Farms for Sale.

Situated in the county Of Law.
renee and state Of KENTUCKY, IL
mile. west Of Louisa, and 6 mile,
east OF Wcbbytlle, ON the waters OF
the Middle fork Of Gait fork. Con.
tanning ljl acres.
20acres under cultivation, and
all under good fence. Has two
good dwelling houses, one contain.
ing five rooms; one large roomy
barn a. good as new. one stone
warm house, size l6xlG ft;one well
and several good springs, afrording
plenty of water the year round for
stock; two fine orchards, one apple
orchard and one peach orchard,
bearing every year, aud another
young apple orchard coming on.
Farm is known as the Rich Knob
farm, is rich land, aud known as
being fine land for grass.
Title good, can make a general
warrantee deed for the land.
Price $1,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
TRUCK FARMING PAYS,


The over supply Of staple crops
causes some farmers. to turn their at.
tentinn to truck farming With good
market at hand. this business should
be profitable, although truck crops are
perishable, and cannot be held back
for more favorable prices, as can lie
done with staple crops. However,
there is large demand for vegetables
and small fruits, and proper culti,a-
ton and careful marketing viii bring
paying results, taking one year with
another Such products need to be
handled promptly, as, for instance,
straw berries, which must be put on
the market at once They are too
often sent TO larger cities for better
prices, and prove a disappointment,
when a fairproiit would have been re-
allied if they had been sent to the
smaller towns.
The truck farmer should have a
Lnack Of marketing his produce pos
sible putting It into the hands Of the
consumer Alack Of ability IN this di.
rectiOn is the chief cause Of failure
in this line Of farming The truck
farmer usually sells his vegetables and
small fruits to the grocer, or to com
mission men, when, with little more
perseverance he could reap the entire
profits. Prompt attention to the de
tails OF business, and courage TO meet
small profits, are the condition. essen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
TUDELI

Alice Wellman was shopping in
Louisa Saturday.
Fred Lynch and Gertie Moor,
attended church at Three-mile
Sunday.
Charley Peters and family Wis,
tied his father-in-law at this place
recently.
Lizzie Peters has returned from
visit to her brother at Dunlow
w. Va.
Three railroad men passed up
our creek last week. They were
supposed to be contractor, chief
engineer and the president of the
N. & w.
John Vinson has returned from
a visit to Barboursville.
Our Sunday school is progress
ing nicely with John Vinson as
snpt. 2
Minnie Holt visited Lutte Vim.
son at Hockey Valley Sunday.
Otto Wellman was here on BIZ
cycle last week.
T. b. Billups, Of Louisa,was here
last week and sold d. Ii. Wellman
a nice bill OF groceries.
Mrs.Kizzic See visited her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Rebecca Holt few days
ago.
Lonnie Hall, 'ot Paintsville. is
visiting his father, Jess Hal, at
this place.
Elliott Arnett passed up our
creek recently.
VIM. Smith, OF Whites creek,was
here last week.
Willie Daney was arrested near
here last week on charge OF sell.
ing liquor and was taken to Hunt.
ington and tried. The fine was $50
and 30 days in Jail.
John Billups, of Fort Gay, has
Just returned from college at Shcl.
byville. Wild goose,
Foo late for publication last
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
LAUREL HILL.

Cut worms have damaged crops
In this section aud the recent cold
spell is causing corn to look sorry
We had frost here on the 9th and
2Sth Of May.
Lewis Lemaster and wife visited
relatives In Elliott county last
week.
Mr.. Blevins, OF Elliott county,
posed here Friday.
II. f. Williams is building fence
this week.
Felix Grlmsley, the stock mor.
chant, OF Flat Gap, was here Mon.
day buying cattle.
II. f. Williams and wife visited
at NJ. II. Evans Saturday.
N. w. Williams and wife visited
at Skaggs Sunday.
Harry Estep went 10 n, W. VIII
Jams Friday.
j. 4. Rigsby was at N. w. VII.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06

Especially has the change done
Williamson no good, and il the rail
road people know whats good for
them, they had better be q little
more careful ms to the interest OF
our coming metropolis. The fellow
that made that schedule oughtto
90 out of business,
x X r.
The farmers Of Wayne county
held an important meeting AT
Wayne c. Il. The gathering was
addressed by W. b. Zinn OF Philip
pi, and j. a. Everett OF Beckley,
these gentlemen being sent out by
the state board of agriculture, W.
b. Garrett presided. Hon. c, w
Ferguson, IL, Booth and j. NJ
Herman was appointed commit
tee to confer with the state tax
mission in reference to certain
matters of interest to the farmers.
\ = =
There is more or less apprehen-
sion that smallpox may be spread
at Ceredo through exposure
brought about by the late fire
there. A family which was just
recovering from smallpox, was so
close TO the burning district, that
the family left the house and mix
ed with the crowd. The excite
ment was so great that few
thought Of smallpox, and the PEG.
Pile even entered the house and
carried out the household effects,
including the ted on which the
pstients had laid. Wayne News.
X 4 Il
Central, city, W. Va, May 20
Four rutiians ATTEMPTED to take
charge OF an electric street car on
the Camden Interstate railway, en-.
route TO Ashland, KY The con
dnctor demonstrated and Deputy
Sheriff Bob johnson stopped the
car. They were elected after
great struggle. Hair an hour later
the .ama men waylaid Deputy
Sheriff johnson. After johnson
had been felled to the ground he
drew his revolver and emptled it
at his assailants, A trail OF blood
toward the southern part OF town.
indicates that one OF the outlaws
was injured,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
HANDY GRAIN CHUTE.
Easiest Way Of Carrying Food stun
from the Bins Above TO the
stable Below.

In great many farm barns the feed.
ing grain is kept on the upper floor,
and all that is fed out Is carried down
in one way OF another. My barn is SO
arranged and in the basement there is
no suitable space for grain bin. As
way out Of the difficulty put in some
grain chutes to run from the bins
above as shown in the accompanying
cut. In some cases the chute could
be allowed to drop directly from the
bin above without any joints. Under
few circumstances will a chute with
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
dor discus iou in different journals

der discussion in different journals
after drawing oil the buttemik."
says Prot. Pearson. ''we-agaiu come to
a point where there is a difference not
only of opinion. but Of practice Some
pour in more water and after a few
revolutions of the churp draw it oir,
and repeat The process until theWater
is perfectly clear, while others claim
that the flavor may bewashed out, and
wash aslittle as possible.
"Some excellent buttermakcrS that l
know never wash butter at all, The
flavor is an integral part Of the butter
and can no more be washed out than
the sweetness can be washed out Of
sugar II YOU do not believe ii. feed
the cows mess Of onions and try 10
wash ont the flavor"
Practical buttermakcrS favor sumt
washing, but not too much Even the
illustration Of The professor does MOI
seem fortunate, OF too much diutior
Of sugar would leave little conceutrat
ed saccharine. some taints Of butter
II is quite certain. may he washed out
though not that ~ garlic, which ha
come fromthe diet fthecow not From
exposure afterwards, Rnt even this
[ We add in passing may be wholly anti
1 dotted h> feeding the COWS with acer
tain preparation tmedirattd fun,N
| The quest iou Is whether the FIN
4
aroma 81 rhebutter maynot besoalc
out bvtoh much riusinE or washing o
the butter in graduated form ~
i perienced mucrmakers wbo hav
r learned the art Of making buttcr. o
i finest quality and which brings tn
highest price. VIII say don't put YOU
butter TO soak" You may well rims
il quickly for once; that is arpthe
q matter Rural World
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
increasing value OF Feed.

When the farmer produces the
best quality Of coarse folders, such
as clover, corn fodder, oats, hay and
prairie hay, it will not be neces sary
20 feed as large an amount Of grain
as when poor folders are used Nv
good cultivation the use Of manurcs,
selection Of seeds, cutting at the
right time and properly protecting
folders from bleaching and teaching,
II is possible to increase their feed
Ing value per cent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
WAS WASTING AwNy.

The following letter from Robert r.
Watts, of Salem, Mo- is instructive
Il have been trouble with kidney dis
ease for the last five years / lost flesh
anc never felt well and doctored with
leading physicians and tried all rene.
dies suggested without relief Finally
| tried Foleys Kidney Cure and less
than two bottles completely cured me
and am now sound and well. -
A. NJ, Hughes,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06

gray, j. p, Oakville, Ind, writes
For ten years | was confined to my
bed with disease o. my kidneys 1t wa,
so severe that could not move part Of
of the time | consulted the very best
medical skill available, but could get
no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was
recommended to me 1t has been a
Godsend to me. A Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
GRAIN CHUTE FOR BARN.

less than half pitch be satisfactory
oats willrun through such pitch with
little difficulty Wheat orrye will fol,
low even Asses slant, but with bulky
stun ike ground feed there is consid.
cradle danger OF clogging.
The interior of the chute ought not
70 be much less thansix inches square;
six by eight would be even better. The
interior shonld be free from all OBJ,
strgctions The hopper-shaped de.
vice just under the bin is quite neces.
sary with oats and ground feed to give
greater headway. The cutoff, a. Is an
ordinary draw supported by two
cleHts on either side. An extension is
also made to the rear board Of the
chute so that it projects about one.
half inch outward, thus giving chance
tor holding a bag II necessary.-C. p.
Reynolds, in Orange Judd Farmer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
nov 10 Cnre for Mnk

The following advice is recon-.
mended in the care of milk aud
churning Is soon as drawn from
the cow. put the milk where no bad
odurs can reach n; or better, as
soon as pail is filed strain it into
the can and place in tank OF cold
water or run through the separator
The temperature Of the water should
be IS degrees, and practically all the
cream will be obtained Do not mix
the nights and mornings milk II the
best grade OF butter is expected,
Change the water In the tank often
enough to prevent It's becoming foul
skim, and when enough Is obtained
for churning, raise to tempera-
ture Of Go to IS degrees, SO ripen As
soon as the granules are the size
of wheat grains, draw ofy and wash
until all the buttermilk is removed
Work. salt and market as soon as
possible Ohio Farmer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
oN ERDA

We are having a nice Sunday
school on Rich creek, Greco Evans
supt.
VIM. Jordan was al Jas. Georges
Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Easem came homo
Sunday.
James Kelley visited Rich creek
Sunday.
+. NJ. Clevenger is fencing his
new ground.
Thomas T. Young has been very
sick.
Samuel Large is on the sick list.
Black eyed boy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06

During the summerkidney irregular
tiles are often caused byexcessive drink.
ing or being overheatei Attendro the
kidneys at once hyusing Foley's Kidney
Cure A. NJ Hughes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06

and cheeriulnesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased. HI
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that Ills notuncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child URN
.s - H. a "
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
INTERESTING 10 ASTHMA SUFFERERS

INIENENTINO T0 ASTNMN SLTFTRERS
Daniel Banto OF Ot,eryille. Iowa,
writes ] have had asthma for three or
four Years and have tried abont ali the
coagV and asthma cures IN the market
and have received treatment from ply
sicians in New York aud Other cities.
but got very iiale benefit until | tried
Foley Honey and Tar which gave me
immediate relief and | will ueyerbe
witheut.1t in my home sincerely
recommend ii to all A. NJ Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
J ust Across the Hi3crs
In WestNirginia. {
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The change OF schedule which
mas just gonesinto effect on the
Norfolk a Western may be Of some
benefit to others, but il ha. GER
tainly done our business men and
the people herebout no good, says
the Williamson West virginian,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
eourlgeS and lessons ambition, beauty. vieor
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-06-06


urine scalds the flesh or Il when the child
reaches an age when it sS-ald be able 10
control the passage, 1t is yet afflicted with
bed-we,tlng depend upon Il. the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO a diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose,
| Women as well as men are made mis-.
cradle with kidney and bladdsl trouble
and both need the same great remedy
The mild and the immediate effect o
Swamp-RoOt is soon realized. Il is sok
by druggists. in fifty ft
cent and one dollar qsIFIRHS ss,ss+ ii
sizes You may have \, sa. ;:, =
sample bottle by mail slel IN w
Tree. also pamphlettell- Home OF swamp Root
ing all about it. including many OF ,h'
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kline
& Co., Binghamton, N, T.. bs sure AMI
mention this paper,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-10
CURRENT TOPICS.
Prohibition in the South.

Prohibition in the South.
The New York Sun of Sunday printed
a long dispatch from New Orleans. re-
hearsing the gains made by the advo-
Gates Of prohibition of the liquor traffic
in the Southwest, the purpose of the
writer being to show that these gains
are the direct outcome of the disfran-
chisement of the negro. but it would
hardly be safe to accept this conclusion
until the black man has had an oppor-
tunity to give his side Of the question.
1t is said that within the next two or
three years, with the exception possibly
other large cities, Mississippi, Louisiana
and Texas will be prohibition States;
that 1.-THE Prohibitionists are sweeping
county after county, and the indications
are that after they have carried major
ity of the counties under the present
local-option law they will appeal TO the
Legislatures for State prohibition. We
are told that it was not until the negro
was disfranchised that the prohibition
movement showed much strength; imme-
diately the colored vote was out Of the
way, the cause Of prohibition began to
prosper. Our prohibition friends at the
North here have dilemma presented to
them. They have hitherto been disposed
to side with the black man In his Strug-
gle against white supremacy at the South;
but what arc they to do now? Are they.
willing to turn against the black man
Tor the sake of their hatred of the liquor.
traffice. or will they decide that they
will not do wrong even to secure the
complete fniflments Of their hopes ana
desires? The better plan would be to.
wait for tho facts. Crucial questions
have been before now disposed OF by as.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-10

negro; suffrage came upon US elections IN
Virginia were strictly honest, and such
8 thing as ballot box stuffinE and fraud
luIent counts was unknown. But SELF
preservation forced the people OF vir-
ginfa, IN those sections where there is
q large number OF negro voters. to res
sort 70 those Objectionable measures to
which the House Committee refers, and
It was finally determined that the only
way to get rid Of them was to rid our
selves of the cause. Hence the call for
the Constitutional Convention to devise
some means Of eliminating the negro vote
from our politics. and, with that out OF
the way. there IS every reason to believe
that the evil Will disappear.
Heaven grant that this may be the
case. It is humiliating to the honest men
OF Virginia that such a criticism as the
above should have been passed upon elecs
lions methods in this noble Common
wealth by members OF Congress. Time
and again in congressional contests have
our election laws been exposed and de-
nounced: Invariably they have been cited
as prima facie evidence against the DEM
ocratic contestant, or contestee,t as the
case might be- Even though the Demo-
Gratis were fairly elected. it was contend
ed that the Virginia laws were resigned
to cheat in favor OF the Democrat and
was used against him.