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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

subject of legislation, and your attention
is particularly called to it in considering
a new proposed gross earnings law. Much
litigation has been successfully conducted
by the commission, some of which is of
particular Importance.
Rates on live stock have been reduced
over a large territory. All roads charg
ing over 8 cents have been required to
reduce passenger rates to a maximum
rate of 8 cents per mile.
would suggest for your honorable
body, the extending of the state law SO
as to prohibit the railway companies from
raising the rates on any commodities or
merchandise, or to so change its classifi-
cation as to have that effect. between
stations in this state. without first OBJ
tanning the consent of the commission.
l take this occasion to say that the
commission has at all times worked in
harmony with the chief executive, and its
work is to be commended.
1t is proper to add that the work has
been somewhat hampered by lack Of
funds and as this is one of the most i'm
portant branches of the state govern
ment, suggest this matter be given
your serious consideration at this ses-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS

AT the last general session a law was
passed providing for a tax commission
whose duty it was to frame a. tax code
for our state, and also to prepare bill
or bills providing for the necessary con-
stitutionai amendments. Pursuant there
to a commission was duly appointed,
which commission made it's report and
presented a proposed tax code for con-
SideratiOn by the legislature. The COM
mission reported that owing to conSti-
tutiOnal limitations it was Very much
ton of the code proposed. At the extra
session, called Immediately after the fill
ing of the report of the commission and
after the most thorough consideration of
the subject matter, it was deemed wise
to present to the people of our state for
adoption or rejection at the next general
the constitution. The said amendment
was submitted to the electors of the state
at the. election held on the 4th day of
November last, and owing to failure on
the part of the voters to vote upon the
proposed amendment the same failed to
receive the majority provided for by the
constitution and was lost. The proposed
amendment if the same had been adopted
and ratified by the voters of the state,
would have removed many of the reStric-
tons Of which the tax commission COM
planned and would have enabled the leg
islature to pass many tax measures which
seemed to be imnerative and required I'M
der existing conditions.
URGES RESURMISSIoN.
I earnestly recommend that you pro-
vide for the resubmission to the people
of the amendment as submitted at the
last election. Should such proposed
amendment be submitted to the people
and be adopted and ratified, the door
would then be open for new methods of
taxation Under such conditions the leg
islature would be enabled to pass grad
uated income tax; also registry tax on
all mortgages, tax on franchises, and
if desired. to provide for a gross earn
ingS system as to public service COrDO-
rationS in lieu of direct taxation. In a
word, it would permit tax reform, and all
the property in the state could be brought
under equal and uniform taxation.
Should an amendment of the character
indicated be passed and ratified, the leg
islature would then be enabled to pass
such legislation as would largely increase
the public revenues. which, together with
the proposed gross earnings law pertain
ing to railway companies. would make it
possible to do away entirely with taxa
ton for state purposes. Experience has
taught up that it is utterly impossible to
pass a code changing the entire system.
Legislation along tax lines must come by
evolution, and until the constitutional linn
itatiOns are removed, in my judgment, it
would not be wise to enter upon gen.
eral tax legislation.
Would also recommend the resubnis-
sion of the amendment permitting the in
Vestment of school and university funds
in the bonds of counties, school districts,
cities towns and villages to the amount
of Is per cent instead of per cent. The
security would be ample, and the rate of
interest higher than can be secured from
other sources.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
IN CONCLUSION.

desire to thank the state officers and
all other associates with me for their
earnest and active support, and whatever
success has attended this administration
is due wholly to them.
Our state has a great future. Situated
in the center of the great American con-
tinent, her market facilities are unex-
celled. Nature has dealt us her favorS'
with lavish hand; fertile and produc-
tive soil, in which all cereals thrive; a
realm of forest domain, rich deposits of
ore, unrivaled facilities for commerce by
lake and river But better than all, we
possess an enterprising and intelligent
people; people who have tagen the rude
wilderness of fifty years ago and made it
an ornament of civilization. habitation
of nearly 1900 American citizens; a peo-
pie who have not only made a veritable
garden of their domain. but who have en-
riched the world with the products of the
field, mine and forest, and who have in
spired other peoples with tibet example
of enterprise, thrift. public education and
much wise legislation.
We have an opportunity. by 1egislating
wisely, not only to serve the present, but
to lay the foundation of the future great
ness of our state. Let our motive be
high and our purposes firm; that we may
place upon the statute books enduring
enactmentS, which will insure an equality
for all men before the law; which will
provide a system of just and equal taxa
ton; which will encourage thrift stimu-
late enterprise, promote industry and aid
our development
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
PUBLISHING EXTRA
SEES SION LAWS

1t has been customary to publish laws
IN newspaper supplements Immediately
after legislative session, so as to ac-
quaint the courts and the public at the
earliest possible moment with the new
enactments This has been regarded as
essential and necessary because the bound
Volumes of the laws cannot be procured
for number of months after the close of
the session. 1t has been customary to
appropriate the sum of $40,0 900 for this
purpose: AT the extra session a bin pro-
vlding for. an appropriation for this pur-i
pose was introduced near the close of the
session. but owing to there being made
qquate time for the full consideration OF
the matter, 1t failed to pass. The publi-
cation Of the laws was regarded as a ne
cessity and when it was discovered that
the appropriation was inadequate the
auditor, the secretary of state and the
governor pledged their recommendation
for reimbursement to those who were
willing to. publish the laws. Upon the
faith of this recommendation the laws
We're published. and hence recommend
that an appropriation of $40, 900 be made
by you for the purpose of reimbursing
those who. caused these laws to be pub
lished in the newspapers Of the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
RAILROAD AND WARE
HOUSE COMMISSION,
GRAIN DEPT.

In this branch of the state service YOU
will find the most thorough discipline
PRACTICAL civil service prevails. All high
the service. Helpers are promoted to
the inspectors only afte ra thorough test
and examination.
The cost of the service in the grain de-
partment has been decreased in the face
of the fact that the capacity of cars has
been practically doubled
The department is so well managed
mat the grades established on all kinds
OF grain are accepted the world over
me railway department for years has
neen hampered in its work from the fact
mat practically no two railway compa-
mes nave the same system of bookkeep-
ing, nor nave the same basis for re-
porting the gross earnings for the purnosa
OF taxation. This matter has been taken
up oy the present commission. and uni
cepted by the various railway comma
niles.
This question might properly DE the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
GOOD ROADS

No argument is necessary to prove that
the prosperity and welfare of a people is
vastly improved by a perfected system of
highways. Good roads not only add value
to every acre of land in their vicinity, but
they also lessen isolation, so undesirable in
rural life, by bringing people into closer
social relations; The pecuniary Dement'S
are also marked, for good roads lessen the
expense of reaching the markets and rail-
way stations with the products of the
farm. Fully 80 per cent of all our prod
ucts primarily have to pass over our
highways. Good roads have their decided
effect upon the establishment of rural free
delivery routes. Where roads are good
the free delivery system comes more
quickly. The postmaster general of the
United States is reported to have said.
AT present we are only installing The
system in the most available places; when
application is made for rural delivery we
send an inspector to look the territory
over. Particular attention is paid to the
roads; if they are good the chances are
just so much in favor of the system: but
if the roads are of clay, wet and muddy
most Of the time, that settles it right
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

there. We have got to have good roads
1or Inc system at the pT esent time
the Importance Of the question, has be-
come deeply interested in this movement
ana IS doing all thatsit can to assist the
great expense has fitted out road-making
machinery and the most scientific experts
are are glylng practical lessons in road build
ing throughout the United States.
found lagging in sstllis8 work, for in my
Judgment much VIII be added to our
groWtn ana .prosReritY through a perfected
system OF good roads. In order to establish
sucn a system, after the most careful
CONSIDERATION am satisfied that the legis-
Iature should, under. the authority given
in 1898, provide For Gestate highway COM
mission and enact! the necessary legisla-
amendment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
NATIONAL GUARD

The system of inspecting the national
guard in camp, inaugurated last year.
has aroused more interest in the per-
Torrance Of duty and induced better at
tendance, entailing, however, an increase
in the cost of encampments. Necessary
improvements and additional buildings
erected ON the camp grounds; rifle prac-
ttce has also been stimulated by more
liberal allowances of ammunition and
ordnance on the part of the federal gov
eminent. But the expense at these camps
of advanced rifice practice and the main
tenance of buildings on the camp grounds
has been betrayed entirely from the ma
tional guard fund proper, and threatens
to seriously impair the efficiency of the
service unless the legislature makes pro-
vision for this increased attendance at
buildings on the grounds and for the nee
essary rifle practice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

of control. showing. as it does. what has
been done along humanitarian lines, will
convince the most Skeptical that the care
of the unfortunate inmates of our state
institutions has received the greatest at
tent1on at their hands. 1t has given prac-
teal attention to the subject of dietary
at the different Stae institutions and has
employed an expert to visit the institu-
tionS for the purpose of teaching employees
the proper method of preparing food and
how best to serve the same to inmates.
The same class of food is purchased for
inmates as for officers and employees. All
articles of food are required to be pure,
wholesome and palatable, and the dairy
and food commissioner visits the different
institutions and examines the character
of the supplies. and sees strictly to 1t
that any food product unfit for consump-
ton, or failing to comply with the re-
quirements of the law, is rejected. Thus,
mates from unwholesome food products
is apparent.
EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL.
believe that the institutions in charge
of the board of control have never been
In a higher state of efficiency, and that
the inmates thereof are safe in the hands
of the board, and do not hesitate to say
that the great saving to the state has
been brought solely by the new departure
in the purchase of supplies and by en-
larged and improved business methods
and not in the least at the expense of eff
ficiency.
Inc impression seems 10 nave gone Ou'
THAI under the present system our home
markets are Disseminated against. and
that markets outside of our state are un-
necessarily favored. 1 find the following
table in the report, which speaks for it.
self:
Purchased in towns
where institutions
are located -. 1901, 365. 03 $146,706. "a
Purchased in towns
outside of inStitu-
ton town ....... 263 ,331. SO Sl,3ff. "a
Purchased in other
states .........-. 6l,35O.6f oO,4oo. w
Totals -. 1852. O5S. 80 $578,547 81
The figures for 1900-1901 being compiled
by the stewards from institution books
and for 1901-1902 from the books of the
board of control. These figures show
that the board of control not only pur-
chased s53.505S3 worth of supplies less
than during the former year, but nearly
81 600 worth less from other states. These
facts certainly disarm the criticism sug-
gested.
The board has saved to the state 9
very large sum of money. as will be
shown by tie following table:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
GAME AND FISH
COMMISSION

The work of the game and fish commits
sion has been most efficiently performed.
Every effort has been made to prevent
the unlawful destruction of game and
fish, and nc offender has been permitted
to escape. There has been 800 convic-
lions, and the fines collected amount dur
ing the past two years to nearly 81, 600.
III addition many violators of the law were
sent to jail. Some 100000 fry have
been distributed to our lakes and rivers
When it is remembered that this valu-
able asset ard food supply is worth many
millions to the people of our state. every
endeavor should be made to protect it.,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
SEVENTY-TWO MILLION
DOLLARS FOR THE ARMY
Appropriation Bill Provides for MusN
terinq Out Porto Rico Reuin1ent.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Jan. 7.-The
house committee on military affairs
today concluded the preparations of
the army appropriation bill, which will
carry an appropriation of $72,538, 337,
about 100000 less than the estimate.
The appropriation last year was $91,-
1869 Provision is made for the
mastering out of the Porto Rico pro-
Visional regiment on July next the
soldiers to receive two months extra
pay; also that soldiers qualifying as
expert riaemen shall receive 81 extra
pay per month; also to authorize the
secretary of war to accept $4,000 from
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton for the erection of memorial
building for the physical and moral
welfare Of the enlisted men at such
military post as the secretary of war
may direct.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

court of the United States, and that is the
power or the American people, and when
mighty force.
Before closing, desire to commend At
Iorney General Douglas and his associates
Tor the able manner in which they are
conducting this suit, and will state that
II IS their intention to press this action
until finally decided by the court OF nigh
est jurisdiction.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

the. new. capitol should not be completed
and ready for occupancy July A, 1904.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08

and your careful attention is directed to
the needs of the commission for the
coming biennial period.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
NORTHERN SECURI-
TIES COMPANY

In November 1901, corporation called
he Northern Securities company was or
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
His Baggage.

His Baggage.
DR.. Lorenz has gone home with a fair
cargo Of American dollars, but a Ship
load of good WisheS.-Buffalo Express
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-08
LENGTHY PAPER READ
TO JOINT ASSEMBLY

Continued From First Page.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-10
Complimentary to Miss Satterwhite.

At Claremont College, Hickory, n.
C., on Monday night of last week, a
music recital was given by the faculty
in which Miss Guessie Satterwhite.
OF Henderson, teacher of music in the
institution, bore u conspicuous part.
Referring to the entertainment the
Hickory Press said this:
1t was unquestionably musical enter
tainment at ClaremOnt College Monday
night by talented musicians, and if those
who listened could have fully understood
the language of the music the delight
would have been the greater. Only q
few, comparatively speaking understand
the meaning of the composer. He or she
who rightly persOnates the composer
must, of course, thrill those who listen.
even where there is but little knowledge
OF music, and on this occasion Miss Cues
Sic '. Satterwhite not only interpreted
the composer. but executed with delicate
touch and thrilling power the deep and
eloquent themes of the man whose soul
was wrapped up in and intent upon pro-
ducing a tale in music as intense and
thrilling as any dramatist ever produced.
Miss Satterwhite is masterful in execu-
ton; talented and learned in the art.
She plays eloquently and with that easy
abandon, dash and spirit that holds her
audience fairly entranced
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-10
Rev. William Black,

The Thomasville Charity and Chill
dren, organ of the Baptist Orphan
age, says this of Rev. William Black.
Synodical evangelist of North Caro-
lima, who is well known and has many
friends in Henderson:
The preaching of Rev William Black
was blessing to Ourcommunity. 1t was
simple, earnest and strong. He depended
solely on the power of the Spirit and not
i'll the least on any outside pressure 1t
was the old-fashioned gospel, preached
in the old-foshioned way, and the people
heard him gladly. After all, that is the
most attractive and winning way to do.
The gospel simply and earnestly present
ed, will draw men and hold them; clap
trap and sensational methods may draw
Tor n season but will not hold nor help.
We are delighted to have had Mr. Black
in our midst, and we feel grateful for the
good work he wrought in the name of
his Master.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-10
SundaY-SchcoI Association Organized

Sunday afternoon, Nov Doth, at Lib
erty Christian church, the Sunday-school
Association was organized in South
Sandy Creek township
MIR. {. A. Lewis of Henderson, presi-
dent of the Vance County Association,
was present and conducted the organiza-
ton
After devotional exercises President
Lewis explained the purposes and work
ings of the State Sunday-school Associa-
ton.
Mr.. S. r. Harris, of Henderson, was
called for. He made brief but interest
ing address.
The following officers were elected:
President-T. W Lassiter
Secretary and TreasureT-S. q. Satter-
white.
Normal Departmaat-W L. Daniel
Primary Departmcnt-2liss; Val Aston
Home Departmental. n. Newman
Those present enjoyed every part OF
the exercise and We're benefited; and we
believe were SO impressed that ere long
you will hear more OF the Sunday school
Association in South Sandy Greek town
ship. S. 6. SATTERWHITE.
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NO ICE!!
w. w. Parker. Cur Well Known Druu.
gist, Makes a Proposition to The
People of Henderson.
ALL INTERESTED ARE ADVISED TO
ACCEPT.

1t is predicted that this fall and early
winter will be a very trying time for ali
persons in i'll health
Know, therefore, that l. W. W. Parker
druggist, of this town, do hereby agree
to furnish ali the medicine necessary tc
restore 10 health any sick persons in
Henderson. Should the medicine fail to
accomplish what guarantee. it will be
absolutely free.
Let every person who is run down
weakened from any cause. sickness. @!
pulmonary disease-old people-nursine
mothers-pale, debilitated women and
children, or those troubled with hard
colds, hacking coughs, or incipent con
sumption, come to my store and get q
bottle OF NInol, yes, two or three bottles.
ana II 1t does not accomplish what |
guarantee it will, wilLwithout question
refund every dollar they pay me for it.
have seen such wonderful results from
Ainoi and have received SO many unso-
liclted testimonials that | know what it
will do.
Inns Is lair and square offer, honorably
made, and with the expectation that it
VIII be accepted by all people in ill health
in Henderson.
II you don't already know what Ninol
is let Inc tell you. Vinol is the modern
lied preparation OF cod liver oil 1t does
not contain drop OF oil, yet it positive
" does, mind you. | give you my word
Tor this-it positively does contain every
one OF the fifty odd medicinal curative
elements which are taken from fresh Gods
liyers. We have now been selling and
recommending Vinol for long time, and
without hesitation we say it is the grand
est and best rebuilder OF bodily strength
and health we ever had in our store.
Don, you think you had better accept
my OIler? W. w Parker. drurcist.
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Letter From kittrell.
(TOO late Cor last week.


kITTRELL. n C.. Dee. ,. 1903.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-NIr Il. G. kittrell
superintendent OF the Oxford Graded
School, came for the THANKSGIVING holi-
days.
Miss Margaret Williams, who is at
tending the Henderson graded school.
| came home Wednesday and remained
over till Sunday with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. {. II. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Finch had double
cause for celebrating Thanksgiving. mas
much as charming young lady arrived
on that day at their home
Mr.. Tom Williams. of Fairport, O.
brother OF Mr.. {. II. Williams. Sr.. went
to Richmond last week for treatment at
hospital there. We are pleased to state
that he is doing very we'll
Mr.. Jerome Fuller. of Washington. d. c..
and Mr.. lac Fuller, of Richmond, were
here last week to visit their father, Cart.
j. II. Fuller.
Rev. G. W. Holmes returned from the
NJ. L. Conference yesterday. He remained
over few days to visit relatives
Rev. R. H. Broom. a former pastor OF
the NJ. +. Church here, arrived yesterday
for a short visit His friends here are
pleased to greet him again
Rev. \. l.. Ormond is returned to this
charge by the NJ +. Conference. He and
family are visiting at present his wife $
mother, Mrs. John L. Smith. Of Colds
bOro. p