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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
Gar Wheels Made of Money.

Every year our government destroys
nearly half billion dollars worth of
soiled or torn bank notes, and after
they have been reduced to pulp are used
for making railroad car wheels. From
bank note to car wheel is about as
radical a transformation as the one
brought about in the case OF all weak,
nervous and sickly people who will use
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the favor
ite American remedy for stomach, liver
and bowel complaints. A wineglassful
before meals will put the stomach in
good condition to digest the food and
prevent the bowels from becoming con-
stipated. Every one should keep it in
the house to prevent belcbing ,fatulency.
insomnia and nervousness, also to cure
indigestion, dyspepsia, and liver and
kidney troubles.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
General Butler ON Good Roads.

In an address at the interstate good
roads convention held in Columbia, S.
c., recently General Butler strongly ad.
vocated national appropriations for
roadmaking. He believed that if the
government could make appropriations
for rivers and harbors, build the Mica
raguan canal and give land grants to
assist railroads then it was proper and
right for it to make appropriations for
improving the common highways. Gov
ernor Gambler of Georgia thoroughly
indorsed the good roads movement
Road improvement, he said, was one
matter which did not receive adequate
attention. 1t was a question which
was coming to the front and must be
considered.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
His Position An PoIfrIcs,

Hes going in for politics Wouldn't
he make splendid diplomat, though"
"What? Why, he's a deaf mute"
Exactly. Just think how easy it
would be for him to be absolutely
dumb when it was expedient."
eyes, but then he could never talk
without showing his hand."-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
LEONARD BALDWIN,
LITERARY FOLKS.
Some Bits of Personal Gossip About
Their Ways.
Especial Correspondence

some Bits of Personal Gossip Ab0u4
Their Ways.
Especial Correspondence
New York, June 16.-It is probably
pleasantly assuring for magazine read
ers to learn that the editors of their IA
vorite publications, those unseen auto
Gratis who bide behind sanctum doors
and select the dainties for the monthly
repast, are real men of flesh and blood
and brains who not only know litera-
ture when they see it in. manuscript
form, but can themselves occasionally
produce it. All this is pertinent to the
fact that two assistant editors of lead
ing magazines have each published this
season a volume Of poems.
The latest of these to see the light is
a dainty little book Of verse by Mr..
Robert Underwood Johnson, who, with
Mr.. Glider, directs the destinies of the
Century Magazine. There is about Mr..
-Johnsen's poems a distinct literary fla
XGx. XQa Feoogntxe R& ance that this In
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25

Hamlin Garland is camping In ILL
nois In picturesque region known as
Eagles Nest, so named by Margaret
Fuller many years ago.
RICHARD TUPPER
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
e MoHNEX
HARDWARE,
CROCKERY, Etc.
NO THOROUGHFARE

can be found by the mosquitoes, flies or any
obnoxious insects when they are barred out
by our superior wire screens in your doors
and windows. Solid comfort can be en-
ioyed within while watching their unavail-
ing assaults on the protector that allows
you good breeze and fresh air, without
annoyance.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
Don't Fail to Try This.

Whenever an honest trial is given to
Electric Bitters for any trouble it is re-
commended for permanent cure will
surely be effected. 1t never fails to tone
the stomach, regulate the kidneys and
bowels, stimulate the liver, invigorate
the nerves and purify the blood. It's
wonderful tonic for rundown systems.
Electric Bitters positively cures Kidney
and Liver Troubles, Stomach Disorders,
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia and expels Malaria. Salts
faction guaranteed by F. j. Stone. Only
so cents.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
Now Is the Appointed Time.

The o. R. & N. Co. has just issued
handsomely illustrated pamphlet en-
titled, "Oregon, Washington and Idaho,
and Their Resources" People in the
east are anxious for information about
the Pacific northwest, and if you will
give the o. r. & N. Co. agent list of
names OF eastern people who are likely to
be interested, the booklet will be mailed
free to such persons.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
Office of the LunRa.

what is the Office of the lungsT
teacher asked small pupil In class
in physiology.
''The chest" she promptly replied.
"And," said the teacher. telling the
story, 81 guess she was somewhat near
right, for the lungs certainly do busi-
ness In the chest. ."-Milwaukee Senti-
mol
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25

FL. W. GoFF. FIRE INSURANCE.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25
A Matter of Age.

Grace-This photograph makes you
look 80 old
Gladys-Yes; 1t is an old picture, you
knoW.-NeW York Times.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25

the product of trained pen welded by
a man of fine fancy and deep thought.
The poems are gemmed with rare and
exquisitely colOred metaphors. such as:
Along the mountains altar crest
The russet deepens in the west
Or this in quatrain entitled ''For
Tears
Some birches from the winter snow un-
bend
And some lie prone the happy summer
Is grief but weakness? May it be, blithe
friend,
The heavier burden stays but on the
strong?
There Is a strong human note In
these verses, quality which makes
them worth reading and remembering.
Another magazine editor who is also
a poet is Mr.. Robert Bridges, who as
sists Mr. Burlingame in editing Scrib-
ner's. Mr.. Bridges calls his book
"Bramble Rrae." Some of 1t comes
very near being real poetry if 1t is not
the genuine article, while some of II is
pleasant verse which the author would
undoubtedly admit was nothing more
Mr.. Robert W. Chambers, author of
Cardigan" was looking through the
Harper composing rooms the other
day. He stopped beside a monotype
machine and noticed that the operator
was at work OH one Of his own manu-
scripts Without revealing his identity
he remarked:
That's pretty good manuscript
you're working on"
mo; it's darned bad" replied the un-
conscious printer, not pausing in his la
bors. "The handwriting's all right" he
added
"Oh," said Mr.. Chambers, you mean
the man writes poor stuff"
mo; his stuff is pretty good"
'Well, what Is the trouble with the
manuscript" persisted the now curl
Gus author.
"Why, the man don't know how to
punctuate"' said the printer, with
ScOrn.
Apropos of Mr.. John Kendrick Bangs
new book. "Olympian Nights" It is In.
teresting to learn that Mr.. Bangs him
self sold the first copy. 1t seems that a
book agent called upon the author and
tried to sell him a five dollar copy of a
volume Of sermons by famous divine
Mr.. Bangs, feeling no immediate need
of the sermons, made repeated efforts
to rid himself Of the agent, but in vain.
Finding that rebuffs were unavailing,
he tried persuasion. That, too, failed.
Then bright thought occurred to
him, and he offered to take the book
agents subscription for copy Of
"OIympian Nights" To his surprise the
offer was accepted, the money paid,
and the agent after genially consuming
another half hour of Mr. Bangs valua-
BILE time departed with no further ref
erence to the sermons
Evidently" said Mr.. Bangs In re-
counting the incident, 'he concluded l
was beyond the reach of religious in.
struction."
Hamlin Garland is camping In ILL
nois in a picturesque region known as
Eagles Nest, so named by Margaret
Fuller many years ago.
RIGrY d n TTrpDIrn
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1902-07-25

L am now prepared to do all kinds OF
land business, homestead entries and
proofs, contests, etc. Have had 20 wears
experience in land cases. W. "A. Inman.
U. 3. Commissioner. Celfax, Wash. Office
with ID. w. Goff, Ellis block.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
URICSOL CURES RHEUMATISM

From far away Los Angeles, the land
of flowers, comes glad tidings. This is
the home of Uricsol. This remedy was
originated, after painstaking and long
continued reseach by a druggist OF
forty-one years experience. 1t pleas
antly cures Rheumatism, Sciatica Lum-
bago, and many forms of Kidney, Liver
and Bladder troubles caused by uric acid
in the system. 1t is new, unique, scien-
tific and harmless. 1t builds up and
cures after all other known remedies
have failed. 1t is the paragon-the
queen of ali remedies to cure the dis
ease for which it is recommended. There
is nothing else like it and it will prove
of incalculable value to suffering hui
manity. A strong capitalized company
is behind it and it is destined to mark
new era in medical science. Druggists
sell it at $1.00 per bottle or bottles for
$500. Send stamp for book of wonderful
cures and particulars. Address,
THE LAMAR e. RANKIN DRUG CO,
Atlanta, Ga,
or URICSOL CHEMICAL CO,
Los Angeles, Cal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

The recommendation of the Corporation
Commission, stated in brief elsewhere in
today's paper, contemplate what the
Commission believes are necessary and
sweeping changes in our tax laws. The
most radical change proposed is that nc
State tax be levied upon real estate and
personal property, but that the State de-
rive it's revenue from a tax on incomes,
franchises inheritances, and license.
That would be wide departure from the
present method prevailing in North Car
DINA. but the trend everywhere is in that
direction.
The recommendations Of the Commits
sion, made after long elaboration and
careful investigation, is entitled to the
thoughtful consideration of every thought
full citizen and legislator. That some
of the recommendations seem to be a
radical departure from methods hereto
fore prevailing ought not to weigh
against them There is no doubt that our
tax system needs reforming. The recon-
mcndations OF the Corporation Commits
sioners, acting as Tax Commission, are
entitled to great weight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
Spirit of the Press.

"REAL WAGES" NOW AND 1S97-'9S
New York World.
There are two kinds of wages. One Is
called money wages" the other real
wages" The former IS the actual num-
Der of dollars paid to the wage Garner
the latter is what it will really pay fol
in rent, food, fuel, clothing,
The question that deeply interests
every American home today is, What are
real wages" today at the high water
mark of Prosperity? This calls for a
comparison Of present prices as we'll as
wages with those of 1897 or 1898. when
prosperity was at low tide. Thls com
harrison is comprehensively made in the
Sunday Worlds news columns today
From the mass of figures collected from
the leading cities of the Union these
facts appeal:
/. That $124 today buys about the
same amount of necessaries of life as
were bought for 81 four years ago.
Q. That to offset this "a per cent in
crease in the cost of living there has
been no rise in wages inc many indus
tries and cal,ings; rise averaging Ii
per cent in the wages of skilled laDor;
a rise of 5 to 10 per cent in several man
ufactpring industries.
8. That the real wages OF the
family with only one bread-winner are
therefore less by from five to "a per cent
than they were in the less prosperous
times of 1S97'9S.
4. That the real wages" of families
with two or more bread-winners are
better than four years ago for this one
reason-that they are all as rule al
work now. whereas some of them were
idle in 1S97-'9S
The Worlds tables of actual wages
and prices in different parts of the
country on which these conclusions arc
based are full of interest and instruction
on this vital topic of the time. They
agree in the main with such incomplete
official statistics as are available. The
Labor Departments figures and Dunn's
standard tables show steady rise Of
prices since 1897, averaging at least 81
to 35 per cent and an average increase
of wages not exceeding II per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

National Convention shall restrict repre-
sentation from the various States to the
number of votes actually cast by the
Republicans thereof.
Did any public man ever before abase
himself so.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as executor of the
estate of Willis Smith. deceased, late
of Wake county N. c., this is to notify
all persons having claims against the
said estate to present the same to the
undersigned at his office in Raleigh,
N. c., on or before the LIST day of Octo-
Der, 1908. or this notice will be plead
in bar of their recovery, and all persons
indebted to the said estate will please
make immediate payment to the under
signed. JAMES w. SMITH,
Executor, Purnell, N. G.
October LIST. 1902. la w CIV.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

DR.. Frissell, of Hampton Institute, has
been travelling in Europe and studying
the school system. He says that in Eng
land, there is a lack of belief in the
advisability of educating the common
man." In Switzerland, exactly the oppo-
site sentiment was noted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

duties will necessitate his removal to
baltimore. Mr.. Walters, likewise once a
resident of Wilmington, will have MS
headquarters in New York, as Will also
President Erwin and Secretary Borden
of the Wilmington and Weldon road
Asheville Citizen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

The death of Rev. Dr. Tichnor, of At
lanta, will be widely deplored. He had
been secretary of the Baptist Mission
Board of the Southern Baptist Convention
until his retirement by reason of ill
health. He was big man and noble
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

If Pritchard gets Sam Vick's scalp, 1t
will look like Spencer Blackburn's bid
for pie distributor wasn't even consid-
cred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
RHEUMATISM
fortunes, Cripples and Deforms.

rheumatism does not treat all alike.
Some suffer torture from the very begin
ming, the attack being SO sudden, sharp
and disastrous that they are made help
less cripples in few days, while others
feel only occasional twitches of pain in
the knees, ankles, elbows and wrists, or
the muscles of the legs, arms, back or
neck; but this trcacherous disease is only
travelling by slower stages. The acid
poisons are all the while accommodating in
the blood, and muscles and joints are
filling with corrcding, acrid matter, and
when the disease tightens its grip and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
WALL STREET ARITHMETIC.

st. Louis Republic.
According to the Boston Commercial
Bulletin, Wall street arithmetic is as
follows:
Ten mills make one trust.
Ten trusts make one combine.
Ten combines make one merger.
Ten mergers make one magnate.
One magnatC makes all the money.
The Bulletin failed, to complete the
table. What makes tariff schedule?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
A TIME SERVER, PURE AND SIMPLE
Greensboro Telegram.

Greensboro Telegram.
The latest news from Washington is
that Mr.. Pritchard is about to bring Mr..
Roosevelt over to his way of thinking,
and that one Boykin is already slated to
succeed colored Postmaster Wick, of Will
son. But it will be well to wait and
see what happens. 1t is hard to believe
that the man who wined and dined Booker
Washington will for good and all go back
on Booker Washington's race. If he
does, then the friends of Roosevelt should
stop saying that he is sincere, consistent
and ruggedly honest. By following
Pritchard's advice and swallowing his
own words, he will brand himself as a
time server. pure and simple.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
a MORNING TONIC.

OR. A. Campbell)
This is the best day the world has ever
seen. Tomorrow will be better.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

The Apex News urges the selection of
Gen. Julian S. Carr for United States
Senator. 1t says. HE is not gifted
with a flow of fowery eloquence, but
is a noble mana great friend to thrift,
enterprise, the Democratic party and
the people would, no doubt, comes nearer
to filling the place, as did the immortal
Vance, acceptable to the whole people,
than any other man living in North Caro-
lima today. His friends are legion and
without bitterness, will push his can
didacy to the very end
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

I'VE notice that an eastern paper is
urging the candidacy Of Hon. r. b.
Glenn, of Winston, for the United States
Senate" says Col. Webster in his Week
ly, and adds: "Mr. Glenn withdrew
from the race at the meeting of the For
syth county convention two months ago
and pledged his support to his fellow
countyman, Hon. G.. b. Watson. No one
who knows him will believe that he will
be less loyal to Mr.. Watson than he
would expect that gentleman to be to
him were the conditions reversed Mr.
Glenn may not be able to transfer his
following to Mr.. Watson, but he will
never play the role of a Garfield, and
will sink or swim with the Forsyth and
Rockingham delegations in their efforts
to elect Watson"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT.

Monroe Journal.
This move of prosecuting registrars
has not yet taken form enough to re-
veal its meaning. 1t is. however, with
out doubt a mere outbreak of the hos
TALLY which the Republicans have al
ways felt towards the amendment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

We are gratified to see that l.. L.
Smith. ESD, of Gatesville, one of our
most prominent Methodists and a Direc-
tor of the Raleigh Advocate Company,
is being widely and earnestly named for
Speaker of the approaching Legislature
He would fill the chair with great abili
ty.-Christian Advocate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

John S. Wise might pull the hole In
after him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

The last Legislature abolished the
positions of Enrolling Clerk OF the
House and Senate. The work heretofore
performed by those officers now devolves
upon the office Of Secretary of State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
STATEMENT
American Central Insurance
Company,
OF ST. LOUIS. MO.

OF ST. LOUIS, MO.
Condition December 31st, 1901, Shown by
Statement Filed.
CapitaI Stock authorized, not given
Subscribed not given; Paid in cash, 81 ,0OO, OOOOO
Income-From Policy Holders, $l,176,-
Total 81 so4 ,6767S
Disbursements Policy-holdesr,
S6l3, 29S.94; Miscellaneous, $780,
3So72 Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,14S, 1896
Risks written or renewed during year,
SlS3 500, 963 90; In force .l4l 72,9150l
ASSETS
Value of Stocks and Bonds Omitted
States State etc, owned) 81, 3S2, $4,000
Loans on Real Estate (frst lien on
fec-simple) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5S,666. 05
NC c"rity '" . ..o 47sooooo
Cash in Home Office and deposited in
Banks OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l5o, l99.Sz
Premiums unpaid ................ 133 ,409.S5
All other Assets, detailed in state
ment .......................... l'o91.VV
Total ...................$s So, 192, 21s.as
Less Assets, not admitted ......... $500
Total admitted Assets ......... So, lol 1888
LIABILITIES.
Losses unpaid OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES - ~, 90
Unearned Premiums .........-....... o@A'hf''~'
Total Liabilities as to Policy -
holders q, 600 oo0 on
-,1sf
Surplus beyond all Liabilities. ....Sl, zoz,S
r:at;l;4;os SO, 19l 1888
BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA in 1901.
None-Just entering the State.
President George T. Crane.
Secretary. John II. Adams
Homo Office SO Locust Street, st. Louis, Mo.
General Agent for service James Southgate,
Durham, N. G.
Business Manager for North Carolina, Managed
from Home Office.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
RALEIGH, April 10, 1902.
Taroos p Young Insurance Commissioner, do
hereby certify that the above is a true and cor
rect abstract of the statement Of the American
Central Insurance Company, OF st. Louis, Mo,
e1od With tbis Department. showing the condition
Of said Company on the Slst day OF December
1901
Witness my hand and official seal, the day ana
'''e JAMES r. YOUNG,
Insurance Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

Mr.. Alex Snellings, of ST. Marys town
shin. Wake county, is a candidate for
door keeper of the House He is one of
Wake county's truest and most useful
Democrats In peace and in war Mr..
Snellings has shown himself citizen
worthy OF all honor. AS an eighteen
year-old boy he enlisted in Latham S
artillery, and cast his first vote in the
army for Zeb Vance and has been voting
the straight ticket ever since. He served
from the first to the last day in the
Confederate army and surrendered with
Lee. He was a brave soldier, is an up
right citizen, and a Democrat of the most
straitest sect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

S tr i k e S with full
force, no constitu-
ton is strong enough
to withstand its fear
full blows, and its vic
tins arc crippled and
deformed, or literally
worn out by constant
pain. Rheumatism is
caused by Uric Acid
Or some other irri-
tafi1n 1Soicn,, -, +l1a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04
Politics and Politicians.

The Republican candidate for register
of deeds of Ashe county, who was de-
feated by a small majority at the recent
election, viii contest. The case will be
heard at the next term of Ashe Superior
court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

A close friend of Senator Conley and
Representative Morris, of Mcdowell,
stated in Raleigh last week that both
these gentlemen will go into the Demo-
cratic caucus and abide its action. Both
are lifelong Democrats and it is crafty
ing to sec that they intend to remain
Democrats.
A special from Raleigh to the Richmond
Dispatch says: 1T is said by observant
Democrats that as the arrests two years
ago greatly aided the Democrats, just so
will the cases against election officers
which District Attorney Holton is press
ing in the Western district here aid and
make very plain sailing in 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

The Seaboard Air Lines comparative
statement of approximate earnings for
the third week in October is as follows
Week ending November %, 1902, 1926,
304; 1901, $219, 085 increase, $17,219.
Three weeks ending November %, 1902
$75S, OO9; 1901 $693, 1872 increase, $65, 127
July 1st to November %. 1902, $4,S61,
1870; 1901, 81 465, III; increase, 1885, Alb.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

Chief Engineer John ]. Dalton and
three assistants have begun the prelimin-
airy survey of the Rutherfordton, Hick-
DRY Nut Gap and Asheville railroad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

j. w. Chaplin, of Aurora, who is in
town, tells us that work on the new rail-
road between New Bern and Bayboro,
via Aurora, has commenced in earnest.
The work of grading has commenced on
the New Bern end and the material for
the construction of the bridge across
Neuse River is already upon the ground.
Washington Messenger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-04

blood, and this is the cause of every va
riety and form os this dread disease. Ex-
ternal remedies do not reach the blood,
consequently do no lasting good.
S. S. S. goes directly into the circula-
ton and attacks the disease itself. The
acid poisons that cause the inflammation,
soreness and swelling are neutralized and
the blood purified and cleansed of all irri-
tating matter, and nothing is left III the