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$4,000 FOn GOOD ROADS.
This Progressive Action Taken by the Com
missi5rers.
Fayetteville Observer. }

The Board of County Commissioners,
Chairman A. B. Williams, and Messrs.
j. j. Billiard. w. H. Downing, j. NJ.
Owens and g. d. Gilmore, yesterday
voted to ask the Legislature for permits
sion to issue $4,000 in bonds for the
building of good roads in Cumberland
county. This is a step that will be hail
cd with joy by every one in this city
and county, we believe.
Chairman Williams took the initiative
in the following recommendation made
To the Board:
The County of Cumberland, to further
it's public road building, will issue $40,
coo thirty year 5 per cent. bonds, inter-
est to be paid semi annually, July list
end January 1st of each year. The
county guarantees TO meet the interest
promptly and to create sinking fund
to meet the face payments of the bonds
at maturity. This guarantee Is derived
from a special fund known rs the At
lantic Coast Line tax, paid TO Cumber-
land county, the amount of which Is
600 annually. $4,000 of this sum IS
set aside to meet the interest on $40
GOO twenty year Court House bonds bear
ing interest at 6 per cent?, and $500 an
nually as q sinking fund to meet the
Tayment Of the bonds at maturity.
S., 500 is the amount to the credit of
that fund to date. 5000 annually Is set
aside to meet repairs on court house
property. This amount deducted from
$4,000 leaves balance of 81 coo to be
used for public road building. This does
not give us a sufficient amount to
prosecute road building as it should be.
hut is fully ample to meet the interest
on geo per cent bonds and to place
81 600 TO the credit of the sinking fund
leaving a balance of 81 600 for the pur-
chase of machinery and other purposes
This is feasible scheme and can be
carried out TO the letter without any adj
ditional tax levy. $4,000 annually placed
to the credit OF the sinking fund will
more than pay the bonded indebtedness
at maturity.
| know Of no county in the State of
North Carolina that could issue a rond
bond without taxing the citizens for
said purposes, but the special fund re-
ceived from the Coast Line in the way
CT taxes enables Cumberland county to
issue 40,000 ) per cent. bonds without
any additional cost to the taxpayers
The Board of Commissioners do not pro-
pose TO sell more than $4,000 of its
bends annually. bonds not to bear in
terest until marketed
This you see would be a saving of
81, 800 for the first year in interest,
which could be used for the purchase of
mules and machinery. with a 81 900 al
ready appropriated would give the coun-
ty s., 500 for the purchase of machinery.
etc.
Respectfully submitted to the commit
tee for their action the first Monday in
February. 1908,
A. B. WILLIAMS,
Chm Board County Commissioners.
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Senate Does Work With
Little Talk,
Continued from First Page.)

l1S, Laws of 1901. in reference to train
dispatchers. To Committee on Railroads
and Railroad Commission
Fl. B. 1872, s. B. 446: To establish a
dispensary at Wilson, N. c. To Com
mittee on Propositions and Grievances.
H. B. SOP, s. b. 447: Supplemental to
ant act ratified the oath day of January.
1903, entitled: IAN act TO prevent the
manufacture and shipment of any spirit
uous, vinous or malt liquors within the
county of Robson. On calendar.
H. b. 673, s. b. 45S: To regulate the
time of holding court in Jackson county.
On calendar.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS INTRO
DUCED.
Bills and resolutions were introduced,
read the first time and disposed of as
follows:
s. b. 44S. Pharr, of Mecklenburg: To
amend an act entitled: "An act to in
corporate the town of Pineville, in Meek
Ienburg county" To Committee on Coun-
ties, Cities and Towns.
S. B. 449 Pharr, of Mecklenburg: To
amend chapter 7. volume 2, of The Code
of North Carolina. To Judiciary Com
mittee.
S. B. $50. Pharr, of Mecklenburg: To
authorize the commissioners of Neck
lenburg county to change the site of the
County Home. On calendar.
S. b. 451. Reinhardt, of Lincoln: To
amend chapter 1872, Laws Of 1901 to bet
ter provide for certain cX-Confederate
widows. To Committee on Pensions ard
Soldiers Home.
S. B. 452. Webb. Of Buncombe, by re-
quest: 70 settle and liquidate the out
standing Indebtedness Of Madison cOun-
ty and to authorize the issue OF bonds
for the purpose of paying off its floating
Indebtedness. contracted for necessary
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bill without fight in the last Legisla
ture. We are not favored above the other
States where the law is in force. Their
course since the adjournment of the last
Legislature certainly does show 1t.
6. We have allowed the companies too
much already in the way of favor. We
have heretofore failed to pass this bill.
allowing the companies without it to re-
ceiye premiums on a valued basis and
settle on another basis. We have the
department to examine into their doubtful
losses. and now they want us to pass
law in their behalf, stating where and
how and of what material we shall build.
Their plan is to make the people build
fire nroof houses and let us insure them.
and should one burn let the State inves-
tioate and by no means pass a law re-
curing us to settle on the same basis
on which we receive premiums!
Co favored and dealing besides with
the unrest and best people in the whole
Union no wonder that the insurance COM
ma MES are satisfied with their business
in North Carolina Examine the last re-
mort of the department and see how much
more they have taken out of the State
than they paid back.
Z. In conclusion this is an important
matter. very important and it's consid-
GRAFTON should no longer be delayed.
Whether reported "favorably9 or 'un-
favorably," put it on its passage and let
every man go on record either for or
against it. e. r. M'KETHAN.
fayetteville, N. c., February T. 1908.
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Honor to Whom Honor 10 Due.

To the Editor: believe in the above
Scripture teaching, and I want to give
much honor to Mr.. Josephus Daniels of
The News and Observer Raleigh. ~ c.,
and to Mr. j. w Bailey. of The Biblical
Recorder, for the noble stand they have
taken for temperance reform. When such
able editors. such influential men. and
such strong papers as these, take a bold
stand for great needed moral reform
it darts a ray of light across the dark
moral horizon of our State. We may
hope for improved conditions. The influ-
ence of such men and papers will be felt
There may be other papers helping this
great reform, but ] speak of the above
two because l know of their work.
know Of some papers. that have not said
word for temperance reform.
The News and Observer is special p
entitled to the praise and support of all
good people, because as a secular paper,
it has taken such bold stand for the
suppression of the liquor traffic. In doing
this, it Is promoting one of the noblest
measures that has ever come before the
people of the State. The liquor traffic
has been the most fruitful source of
crime and poverty, and ignorance and
suffering that has ever existed in the
State.
The hour has struck 70 redeem our
State from this blighting curse The peo-
pie are ready and pleading: and if our
law makers are brave and loyal to the
people, laws will be passed to remove
this cause.
The Watts bill is not what the people
want. 1t does not give the relief the
people demands. The London bill is much
nearer what the people want. I go among
the people, / know their wishes.
/ am sorry for the weak kneed mem
bers of the Legislature who are frighten-
ed at the liquor mems argument that
to pass a strong temperance law will kill
the Democratic party If that kills it. it
ought to die. But it wont die that way
Democrats are the chief movers in this
great reform. They are behind it, not as
political party, but as citizens and
philanthropists
Again say Mr.. Editor, you are honor
ed and loved as never before. for the
brave stand you have taken for temper
ance reform.
j. A. STRADLEY
oxford, N. G.
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Pass Valued Policy Law.

To- the Editor: Relative to the dis
cusson now on in regard to the Valued
(fire) Policy Law, we say, let the law now
be passed and Net no other insurance
bill be considered until il is passed
l. The gist of the whole matter is val
uation, when the policy is issued and
premium received.
2. If an individual citizen buys a house
he has to value it and stand by his judg-
ment. Let the insurance companies do
the same. The citizen may be mex
perienced and buy only one house in a
lifetime, while, with the companies in
surance and valuations are their daily
business. They require neither favor nor
protection.
8. They oppose the law and we expect
them to do so. If we were likewise favor
ed we might also oppose change AS
it is they are catching our people both
ways. They value to receive premiums
but not to pay losses They insure lot
example, and receive premiums on say
81 900 and after loss settle Oh announcer
basis Of, say $500 or $500 or 5000. suppose
an individual could enter business on
dollar basis and settle bills at ninety
cents or less. His fortune would pe
made
A. Let us have the same law in North
Carolina as has been found so beneflclal
in other States. where the rates are no
higher than with us Force the COM
NAMES 70 receive premiums ard pay
losses on the same basis fut thehi vi
an even plane with the individual
5. Nor should we desist on account %
the especially favored State plea Which
caused us to agree to the tabllng OF the
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sioners of Mecklenburg county to change
the site of the County Home. PASSED. sec
ond and third readings and ordered sent
to the House.
II. b. 5O2 S. b. AL: Supplemental to
an act ratified the oath day of Jan
uary, 1903, entitled: IAN act to prevent
the manufacture or shipment of any
spirituous, vinous or malt liquors with
in the county of Robson. Passed second
and third readings and ordered en-
rolled.
II. B. 997. s. B. 3SS: To protect fish
and birds in Burke county. Passed sec
ond and third readings and ordered en-
rolled.
S. B. 90: TO amend section 1874 OF The
Code. Amendment of committee was
adopted Senator Gillian moved to
amend; THAT the county of Edgecombe
be stricken from the bill and the
amendment was aJorte1. The bill then
passed second and third readings and
was ordered sent to the House
H. B. 270, S. B. 269: To allow the sur
plus of the Jail tax of Sampson county
to be applied to general county pur-
poses, with unfavorable report. Unon no
ton of Senator Webb, the bill was laid
upon the table.
s. B. 60: To regulate the duties and
liabilities of inn-keepers and boarding
house keepers, upon second reaching.
Substitute of committee was adopted.
Senator Travis moved to amend by strik-
ing out section 6. Senator Justice moved
to amend by adding to section the fol-
lowing: Provided when a guest takes
baggage into any hotel or inn and the
same while there is lost. it shall be
attributed to the negligence of the hotel
or inn keeper until the contrary appears"
Upon motion of Senator Spence, the bill
was made a special order for next We'd
nesday.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
A message was received from the Gov
ernor informing the Senate of vacan-
cies on the Board of Trustees of the
State University. To Committee on Trus-
tees of the University.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
Leave of absence was granted as fol-
lows
Senator Goodwin until Wednesday, SEN
ator White until Monday. Senator Bald
win until Wednesday, Senator Henderson
until Wednesday, Senator Bellamy until
Tuesday morning.
Upon motion of Senator Thayer. TIL,
Senate adjourned until II O'Clock Mon
day.
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To Raise Watermelons on Big Scale
(Laurinburg Exchange. J

Capt. A. j, Casseday, of the S. A. L.,
was here Friday completing arrange
ments for putting in a side-track on Mr.
r. r. Covington's farm east of here, for
the convenience of Mr.. Covincton ard
Mr.. Rod McRae, who are going into he
Watermelon and cantelouoe business on
an extensive scale We understand that
Mr., Covirgton will plant about $50
ceres; his brother II. o. Covington about
80 acres. and Mr.. Rod McRae about 20
acres. WN also hear that Mr.. J P Nc
Rae end MIR. ID. w Hasty will 80 into
the mclcn BUSINESS. Mr. Mathis will
atcnt tho same number OF acres
cs he d.i last rear.
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SMOKE Fritz Bro. S Cigars.
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ing chapter 1875, private laws of 1890
Passed second reading, roll call. 81 to o.
On calendar.
BILLS RATIFIED.
The following bills We're reported as
being enrolled and We're ratified
II. p. 1853. S. b. 1899: To submit ouas-
ton of "dispensary'' or mo dfspensarv"
to the qualified voters of Tarbor0
H. b. 23l, S. b. 214: To amend chantar
80, private laws of 1899, being an act to
establish a Water and Light Commits
sion for the city of New Bern
SECOND AND THIRD READING
Bills and resolutions on the calendar
were taken w and disposed Of sc fol-
lows:
Upon motion of Senator Baldwin. the
vote by which:
, b. Dol: 70 regulate the contracts OF
laborerS and renters passed third read
ing, was re-considered. Senator Bald
WIN offered an amendment to the bill.
Amendment was adopted Passed third
reading and sent to the House.
Upon motion Of Senator Richardson
Fl. B. 53S. s. B. 424: To provide for
working the public roads in Smithfeld
township, Johnston county was with
craWn from the Committee on Public
hoads and, placed on the calendar.
H. B. 1873, s. b. 2O7: TO repeal chapter
2, Public Laws of 1887, relating to the
time for the sheriff of Haywood county
to settle taxes with State Treasurer.
Passed second and third readings and
ordered enrolled.
S. b. 22S TO fix the time for levyng
and collecting taxes in Buncombe coun-
ty. Passed second and third readings ard
ordered sent to the House.
S. B. 421 For the relief of ". L.
Kirby. Passed second ard third readings
and ordered sent to the House.
H. b. 217, s. b. 272: To fix the time
for holding courts in Madison county.
Passed second and third readings and o.
dered enrolled.
H. b. 4o3 s. B. &77: Joint resolution
directing the payment of Geo. A. Jones.
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shall, upon conviction. be fined not less
than $40, or be imprisoned not longer than
SO years, in the discretion of the court.
Sec. 8. That all acts and parts of acts
in conflict with the provisions of this
act be. and the same are hereby repealed
North Carolina ought to pass a better
bill than this and this General Assembly
Will fail of an imperative duty if it ne
elects it.
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ing chapter 1916. private laws of 1899
Passed second reading, roll call, 81 to q
On calendar.
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Where is the Encouragement?
(Hickory Press.)

Mr.. Hal. A. Shuford becomes editor of
The Press. We welcome him Misery
loves company Times Mercury.
Thanks, Such words of encouragement
ire appreciated.
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CUTTING-0Av|S.
A Very fritly Home Wedding Occurred al
DrOwnVIIIe Last Evening,

Miss Ida s. Davis. only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert w. s. Davis OF Bristol.
and Frederick s. Cutting. of Drownville.
were married at the Cutting residence
last evening, Rev. w. NJ. Chaplin. rector of
st. Johns Episcopal church. harrington.
officiating
The bridesmaid was Miss Gertrude r.
Ward and the best man was George Wat
son. both OF this city.
The bride was gowned in white satin,
cut en- traine. and trimmed with white
silk medallions. She wore a bridal veil
caught with a diamond sunburst n pres
ent from the father of the groom. and
she carried a bouquet OF bride roses.
The bridesmaid was gowned in white
silk muslin with trimmings OF old lace.
Mrs. r. s. Cutting, mother Of the groom,
wore n handsome gown OF cream -colored
silk. and Mrs. Davs. the mother OF the
bride wore dress Of figured silk muslin
trimmed with narrow ribbon.
The bridal tour is TO Baltimore and
Washington.
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0LYPHANT
bLAMES
MINERS
Declares They Are to Blame
for the High Price
Of Coal.

New York. Jnne e-The coal hearing
before the Interstate commerce eomms-
sion was resumed in the Federal build
ing yesterday morning, after an adjourn
ment of four weeks.
Robert NJ. olyphant. who resigned the
presidency of the Delaware and Hudson
company about two weeks ago, was the
frst witness called by Clarence j. Shearn.
counsel for the petitioner When MT
Olyphant took the stand there was
score OF railroad lawyers present.
Mr.. Olyphant stated that the Dela,
ware and Hudson company operated coai
mines I'm the Wyoming valley or northern
field i'm the anthracite regions, ana mar
keted the output in the Eastern and New
lie said that In 1901 the average cost
OF mining coal was 81 ~ 10 Sb Ton.
and that since the strike the cost has
"The cost seems 10 be Increasing all
OF the time" said Mr.. Olyphant. adding:
THE advance I'm price decided upon In
AprIl and the subsequent advances were
caused bv the increased cost. Coal ought
10 be sold for more than s. n ton"
SA TON MODERATE.
what should be fair price?' asked
81 say that s. Is moderate price"
Your company was making money
when YOU sold coal at - ton2'
Taking I'm what IL behind the produc-
tion. | should say not"
"Iiow do YOU account for the Increase
Of IN cents ton which has been arr
ranged at ~ cents n month";
This was caused by the decision OF
the strike commission. and the devilish.
moss Of the miners has greatly increased
the cost N we wished 10 increase we
could get more for our coal. We thought
the coal was worth the price, and was
demanded by the necessities of the coal
area"
"Then you increased because you
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/ think Il was also perfectly natural thai
l should damn him for grinning. A
any rate, | did.
This rigorous mode OF treatment,
have observed, dnvear!ably bring persons
/ in the lower class OF life TO their senses
II brought LOUIS 10 his senses He was
so obliging as TO leave off grinning, and
inform me that young person was out
side wanting TO see me. He added (wltf
the odious talkativeness OF servants) that
her name was Fanny.
who Is Fanny"
Lady Glyde's maid. sir"
What does Lady Glydes maid want
with me?"
"A letter, sir
Take IT,"
"She refuses to give II to anybodyp but
you, s.r."
"Who sends the letter."
Miss Halcombe. sir"
The moment | heard Miss Halcombe' s
name. / gave up. In habit OF mine
always to give up To Miss Halcombe.
find by experience that IL saves noise.
gave up on this occasion. Dear
Marian,
let Lady Glydes maid come in. Louis.
Stop. DO her shoes creak2'
/ was obliged TO ask the question.
Creaking shoes inveriably upset me for
the day. was resigned to see the
Young Person. but was not resigned 10
let the Young Persons shoes upset me.
There Us n limit even TO my endurance.
Louis affirmed distinctly that her shoes
were to be depended upon. / waved my
hand. He introduced her Is IL nee
essary to say that she expressed her
sense OF embarrassment by shutting up
her mouth and breathing through her
nose? To the student OF female human
nature In the lower orders, surely not.
Let me do the girl justice Her shoes
did not creak. But why do young per-
sons n service all perspire at the hands? =?
why have they all got fat noses and
hard cheeks? And why are their faces
so sadly unfinished. especially about the
corners OF the eyel.ds? I am not strong
enough TO think deeply myself on any
subpect: but / appeal to professional
men who are Why have we no variety
in our breed OF Young Persons?
you have a letter for me from Miss
Halcombe? Put II down on the table
please, and don't upset anything. How
Is Miss Halcombe?'
Very well. thank you, sir"
"And Lady Glydep
I received no answer. The Young
Persons face became more unfinished
than ever and | think she began TO cry
I certainly saw something moist abou
her eyes. Tears or perspiration? Louh
(whom ] have just consulted) Is inclined
to think tears. He Is In her class o.
life and he ought to know best. lie
us say, tears
(To BE Continued)
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CROSS-EXAMINATION
Will Only Strengthen the Testi-
mony OF Providence Cit zens.

The testimony which follows will stand
the test OF closest Investigation. Cross
examination OF such evidence will
strengthen It. Proof OF this nature is
plentiful in Providence and the most
skeptfcal can hardly doubt the claims
made for "The Little Conqueror' when
placed face TO face with the public Ut
terances OF friends. neighbors and local
citizens. Read the experience given be-
low; II may save you many hours of
future trouble:
Mrs. Charles Ward. Of p Mowry street
says: For long time / had backache
and pains through my kidneys I was
nervous could not rest well at night and
felt all tired out. Mr.. Brown. a painter
who was doing some work at our house.
gave me a few OF Doans Kidney Pills.
They helped me so much that went 20
a druggist for a box. The result OF the
treatment was most satisfactory. the
severe aching left my back and I felt
better in every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price 20 cents
Foster-Mnburn Co. Buffalo. n. Y. col,
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute
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RHODE ISLAND

STONE BRIDGE HOUSE. TNerton, r. ..
Easy Of access; steam and electric
roads: official l.. A. w. hotel X. l. shore
dinners. Lobsters and FISH from our own
traps. Meals OF all kinds. Telephone
Address
WIN. GADSBY. Prop. and Manager.
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HOTEL. BRATTLEeoRo, 6rattieboro. VI.
This house is situated In centre OF the
town near X. r. depot; good accommo-
dations. Steam heat. electric lights ana
other modern improvements. First class
table Electric cars pass the house, For
terms address, MISS 8. A. TURNER
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TWO FARM COTTAGES TO LET

In town OF Cumberland. r. l., and IL
rooms, furnished or unfurnished; beauu-
full surroundings; barn and pasturage
for horse and COW; pure water; good
roads Especially suited for Providence
families; excellent train service. Low
price. Address or call upon News Sum-
mer Resort Bureau, or call up 3sS5-2
Union.
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BIG FISHING GROUNDS.

II you are looking for good fishing
grounds for your summer vacation call
al THE NEWS Office. In our Summer
Resort Bureau we have the most com
rlete gr'des to all OF the best lakes and
streams In Maine. New Hampshire and
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MAINE.
The BANGOR HOUSE, Bangor, Me

Centrally located. Best of service and
accommodations. Modern improvements
One OF the best hotels In the State. Tele-
drives in and around the city. Carriage
10 stations. For rates address II. =.
CHAPMAN e. SON, Proprietors.
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DESIRABLE SUMMER COTTAGE.

To let or for sale. new nine-room
modern cottage at Oakland Beach. con +.
venertly located TO the electric cars. ana
affording broad view OF the water. Ex-
.ensive piazza. eath and other con-
yeniences. VIII be let furnished or IN
furnished Apply or ddress.
Providence News Summer Resort Bureau.
Cor. Mathewson and Washington SITS.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
The SINCLAIR,

Bethlehem, White Mountains. NJ. n.
One OF the best and most fayorably
known Of the White Mountain hotels.
Bright. airy rooms baths. broad piazzas,
first-class service and cuisine, pure spring
water No hay fever. invigorating atmos-
phere Livery connected. Orchestra. Golf
and other outdoor sports Open June 18th.
DURGIN q CO. Proprietors.
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HOTEL ONSET.

Fifty large sleeping rooms. Largest and
coolest dining room. Table the best the
market affords. First class In every par
ticular. Private bathing houses. j. J.
CROWLEY, Proprietor.