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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30
WEATHER.
Tonight and Friday partly cloudy.
A ONE-SIDED DISCUSSION.

Through the solicitation or Cndrley
Chamberlain and other emissaries of
the railroads, Presidents Hill, Mellen
and Mohler will be invited to meet
the farmers of eastern Washington in
conference at Pullman in October to
discuss the question of freight rates.
At that time most of the grain will
have been shipped to the seaboard
and any reductions made will not
help the farmers this year
The discussions at these so-called
conferences are in fact very much
one-sided The farmers have no data
at hand for meeting the arguments
of the railroad presidents, who can
spin off figures and statistics by the
yard that appear incontrovertible.
The farmers of course have no knOwl-
edge of the actual cost of operating
the railroads and all they can do is
to sit in open-mOuthed wonder while
the railway magnates talk by the hour
about the generosity of the railroads
and how they are being operated pure
ly for the benefit of the dear peo-
pie. To vary the program Jim Hill
can talk just as fiuently on the man
agement of his model farm in Mime
sofa and the great profits derived
therefrom through diversified crops
the raising Of cattle and hogs, dairy
ing, etc.
On the part Of the farmers flOwery
speeches eulogizing the philanthropiC
motives Of the railway magnates viii
be made by a few farmers who have
been fixed by free passes, rebates
etc, to espOuse the cause of the rail
roads and to endeavor to lead tneiI
horny-handed brethren into a state
of blissful satisfaction with conditions
as they now exist. But the grea
body Of the farmers will sit in silence
knowing their inability to cope with
the arguments Of the railroad preSi
dents.
However, it would be different il
the state had railway commission
Then every farmer would have data
at hand showing him the real cost O
operating the railroads and of hauling
his grain to tidewater, and he wOul,
no longer be helpless before the
Establishments. sophistry and unveri
fed statistics presented by Jim Hill
and his confreres. The fact that
commission would thus fortify ever,
farmer in the contention for lowe
freight rates is one Of the reasons
why the railroads would move all O
heaven and earth that they can con
troll in order to defeat the propose,
commission for the regulation O
rates and fares and the fixing of
fair taxable valuation on raflroa,
property.
Just and equitable taxation of rail
road property is feared by the Bi.
Three even more than the regulation
of rates and fares. They know tina
their property now pays taxes on onI,
about onetenth Of its actual valu,
and they are willing to throw a littl,
sop to the farmers occasionally in the
way of reduced freight rates if the
grangers will continue to carry the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30

All the Walla Walla county farmers
who boosted for the Ankeny-Steven-
son combine at Olympia last winter
will probably whoop it up for Jim
Hill at the freight conference to be
held in Whitman county next October.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30

AS another proof of bowling pros
perity it is announced that the prices
of overalls and jumpers for working
men are to be increased twenty-five
per cent Blessed is the high pro
tective tariff.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30

burden of taxation. OF course this
reduction of freight rates will soon
reach a limit beyond which the rail-
wav magnares will not go and then
the question of fair taxation of rail-
road property will be dealt with on
its merits
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30
TWO TRAINS DAILY.

Time scheduIe-WaIIa WaIIr
No. Z Arrives from Spo-
kane ...... ...... 4:OOo,
and departs for
Pendleton and the
east -. ......... 400 pa
No. 8 Arrives from Pen
dleton and the east
and departs ...... .1O:Naa
for Spokane and the
Palouse country .1O:OQaa
No. 43 Leaves for Portland
and Spokane via
Wallula 80. ..... .10:15pn
No. "A Arrives from Port
land and Spokane
via Wallula ....... 255an
No Al Leaves for Pendle-
ton Except Sunday 1000 an
No. AZ Arrives from Pen
dleton Except Sun
day. ..... ........ 9:15 I'M
No. SIS Arrives from Dayton 800 "a
No. Sc Leaves for Dayton. 1870 asl
No. As Leaves for Wallula. 800 p o
ANO. ~ Arrives lTOll w llu-
Ia ........ ........ 6:3O D
Through Pullman STANDARD and
Tourist Sleeping cars daily to Omaha
Chicago, Spokane; Tourist sleeping
car daily to Kansas City; through
Pullman tourist sleeping cars (per
sOnally conducted weekly to Chicago
and Kansas City; reclining chair cars
(seats free) to the East daily.
STEAMER LINES.
San F'rancfsco-POrtla route
Steamer sails from Portland 5 p. n
every 5 days
Daily Boat Service between Port
land, Astoria, Oregon City. Dayton
Salem, Independence. Corvallis ala
all Columbia and Willamette River
points.
SNAKE RIVER BOATS.
Leave Riparia Sundays, TueYa"
and Thursdays.
Leave Lewiston Mondays, Welnes
days and Saturdays.
R. BURNS, Gen. Agent,
Walla Walla. Wash
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30

Willie Boerum-Pa, what'e the diff
ference between news and gossip?
Mr. Boerum-Well, my son, whenever
your mother tells anything to anyone
It's news, but when anyone tells her
.nything it's gossip.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30

That new Boreln comet has two
tails Beautiful equipment for fly
time, isn't it,"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30

Why don't you secure that Business
college scholarship? 1t is worth $40
to you. Clip the coupons.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-30

Limburger and Swiss cheese at
Muntinga's grocery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
SEIZURE OF WHIsKEY.
Engineer Assigned to Run Requiring Nerve
and Skill
Snecial to News and

Especial to News and Obser5er.)
Salisbury, N. c., July 30.-A number Of
prominent Southern Railway officials were
here yesterday making examinations and
formulating plans for the enlargement of
the shops at Spencer.
The revenue officers of this place made
heavy seizure of illicit whiskey on Mon
Gay IN Davidson county, about eight miles
from this city. Eight barrels were cap
tured and brought to Salisbury and the
still and outfit attached were completely
demolished. No arrests have been made as
yet.
Engineer w. l.. Black, who is one of the
oldest engineers running between this place
and Ashevllle, has been transferred to
Saluda Mountain, between Ashevile and
Spartanburg, S. G.. He has been assigned
to duty on the mountain only, where the
grade is very steep and exceptional skill
Is required to keep the train under con
troll. This run will be only four mile
in length, and it is perhaps the most dan
gerous piece of road in North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

staunchest citizens, which occurred at
his home near here, on last Thursday.
He was about 80 years of age and had
been confined to his bed for many months.
He represented Duplin one term in the
State Senate, and has always shown him
self a model and upright man. He was
one of the best farmers in the county, and
was one of the best informed men III the
State on all agricultural subjects. The
interment took place at the family burial
ground but a few yards from the resi-
dence. The funeral was conducted by
his pastor, Rev. w. d. Sasser. He leaves
several sons and daughters and a wife,
TO whom we extend our sympathy in their
loss. His sons are Mr.. w. R. Bryan of
this county; Messrs. j. o. Bryan ana
James Bryan, of Florida, and Rev. r. =.
Bryan, missionary of the Southern Baptist
church, who has been stationed for the
last fifteen years at Shanghai, China, but
is now on visit to the United States.
His daughters are Mrs. d. l.. Farrlor,
Mrs S. w. Clement and Mrs. o. P. Middle
ton.
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NOT ONE TENTH ENOUGH.

There is need for somebody to investi-
gate the failure to enforce the law provid-
ing for fines and penalties in North Caro-
lima. If all the magistrates, mayors and
judges would impose fines and penalties
as contemplated by law, enough money
some counties to add whole month to the
school term. The Roanoke Chowan Times
is at work along the right line 1t says:
up to July 1st, Jackson was the only
town in the county that had paid over to
the county treasurer any money collected
as fines for a year. Is jackson the only
town IN the county in which persons have
been tried and convicted of any violation
of the law for twelve months?''
The magistrates and mayors in North
ampton are perhaps as good as in any
other county. The trouble is that there
is no system that enforces the law. and
it is carelessly administered in most places
The truth is that the whole system of
magistrates courts in North Carolina is
far from perfect. There are ten times
as many magistrates as there ought to be-
Think of it! There are something like
two dozen magistrates in the city of
Raleigh. There ought to be fewer magis-
trates, every town ought to have trial
justice, and the system needs thorough
overhauling. If a committee of men COM
epe&ed raf>such men as Judge Allen, of
Goldsboro: Clerk of the Court Russ, of
Wake; S. F. Mordecai, of Raleigh, could
system of magistrate courts in North
Carolina they would recommend one that
would remedy the evils of the present
wholly inefficient and loose system.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
BUT ONE CASE OF SICKNESS.
DR.. Mcmillan Shows a Health Record at Red
Springs Hard to surpass.

To the Editor: Some days
ago there appeared in yours and other
papers that there was an epidemic OF
diptheria at Red Springs, one paper stat
ing that there were six deaths in one day
at Red Springs from diptheria
The facts are these: On or about July
1st there was an excursion to Red Springs
from Maxton, McColl and other stations
as far south as Bennettsville. S. c. Among
these excursionists were children who hao
been exposed to diptheria, some of whom
developed the disease soon after In few
days more diptheria developed in three
white and two colored children in Red
Springs. The first child to take it died
the other four made good recoveries anC
have been discharged. l made today q
personal investigation and find that with
the exception of one surgical case there
is not single case of sickness in oul
town of any kind. Not single man, wo
man or child, white or black in bed.
]. L. M MILLAN,
Attending Physician.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
NEGRO MOVEMENT NORTHWARD

Out of the S,S40,7S9 negroes In America,
only 737,OO3 live in the eighteen Northern
States that have the largest negro popu'
lation The negroes who have moved
North h;dve all gone to the cites. They
go almost wholly to the large centres
where they obtain employment as domes-
tic servants. In 81 of the 67 counties IN
Pennsylvania the census shows there was
a decrease in the negro population. OF
the 1929 increase, 37.494 is confined to
Pennsylvania -. 156,S45 1O7, SOC 47,2O9
New York ...... 99,252 70032 20, 16b
the cities of Philadelphia, Pittsburg and
Allegheny City. In New York twenty five
counties out of sixty show a decrease in
negro population. In Ohio and Illinois
the same is true-there is a decrease in
negro population except in the largest
| cities. New Jersey is an exception, every
county In the State showing negro gains,
the largest being in those having big
cities. Most North Carolina negroes who
have gone North have found employment
in New Jersey.
The population tables do not bear out
the notion that there is a marked move
ment of negroes North. Within ten years
the gains in eighteen States is as follows
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
AGAINST ALIEN IMMERSION.
A Test Vote Shows That Dr.. Brous hton is Des'
tined to Defeat,
(Atlanta Journal.0


Conyers, Ca, July ga test vote Ia
ken on the alien immersion question
showed the weakness of Or. Broughton S
side and the growing strength OF the as
soclatIon's position. DR.. jameson moved
that the alien immersion question "
made special order for two O'Clock this
afternoon. Dr.. Broughton moved as a
substitute that the entire question be re-
ferred to a committee Of five.
There was a very heated discussion and
when DR.. jameson called for the previous
question Brou2hton lost by a heavy vote.
After the vote had been taken Dr.. Brough-
ton told me that it looked as Though there
was no doubt that fellowship of the as
ISOLATION would be withdrawn from his
church. 1T shows their strength said
he. meaningly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

District Attorney jerome says that
graft" is on every hand in New York
municipal affairs and that he was offered
a SIS 900 bride by millionaire to place
certain oil contracts with railroads. The
worst w-breakers are such millionaire
bribe-givers. A suit of stripes should
adorn the one who tried to bride Jerome
and the District Attorney should prose
cute him vigorously.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Forty-seven Democratic papers In Mis-
souri, are advocating Folk for Governor.
That's Missouri's way of showing its be-
lief in a brave man who does his duty.
In Pennsylvania the boodler or his apolog-
list is made Governor and the prosecuting
attorney is sent into outer darkness.
That's the difference between the two
commonwealth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Mr. Smith Accepts Appointment.
(Danbury Reporter.)

Mr.. John t. Smith, of Ashe county. who
was recently appointed superintendent of
schools for Stokes by the Board of Edu
cation, accepts the appointment and will
arrive here and take charge of the office
the latter part of this month. We learn
that it Is Mr.. Smiths purpose to estab
lish school at Danbury this season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
A MORNING TONIC.

Love is delicate: ''love is hurt with jar
and fret" and you might as well expect
a violin to remain in tune if roughly used
as love to survive if chilled or driven in
to itself-Sir John Lubbock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Governor Pennypacker seems to be more
kinds of an ass than any man who has
yet been elected chief executive of great
of the Pennsylvania National Guard at
Somerset the other day the band played
Dixie" among other inspiring airs. 1t
made him mad, and he complained about
it, He said the guardsmen ought to stick
to good Yankee tunes, like John Browns
Body and THE Battle Hymn of the Re-
public"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Mr.. Thomas c. Davis has begun
series of Sketches of Wilson and Wilson
County People in the Daily Times. He
is singularly well qualified for this work.
His first letter is very interesting and
whets the appetite for more.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

1t is a source of regret that we an
nounce the serious illness of DR.. M. V.
Lanier, and but little hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery.-Oxford Public
Ledger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Wilson, N c., July 1910 prove that
Wilson is a healthy town from the eth
of June up to the 9th of July, only one
interment had been made In Maplewood
cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Washington, N c., July 3O.-Mrs. r. r.
Fleming, of Pactolus, died last night at
the Fleming House, Ill this city. She
leaves a husband Mr.. r. r. Fleming.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
CATONSVILLE, Maryland
MOUNT DE SALES,

ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION.
Buildings and grounds extensive and at
tractive. Situation healthful; and view
of Baltimore, hills, river and bay beau
tiful. Accessible by electric car routes.
Thorough work in English, Science, Music,
Art, and Languages Illustrated cata-
logues sent, on application to
THE DIRECTRESS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Clarkton, n. c., July 30.-The opening
sale of leaf tobacco for 1903 took place
at the new tobacco warehouse here today.
Between $4,000 and $4,000 pounds were
sold.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

A sad accidental death occurred OF
Pcachtree last Tuesday. Greedy Panther
and another man were on top of load
of rye, going down hill, when the mules
started to run. 1t seems they both jump
ed, the man landing safely, but Panther's
feet got tangled in the lines, and he was
thrown under the heavily loaded wagon
both wheels passing over and crushing
his head into a jelly. When his friend
reached his side life was extinct. The de
plorable accident cast a pail of gloom over
that community. Scout.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
CHANGES ON THE CITIZEN.

The retirement of Mr. Fred l.. Merritt
from the edtorship of the Asheville Citizen
is a matter for State wide regret. He
found the Citizen four page, slow going,
unprogressive paper. He made it a bright,
interesting, up-to-date morning daily of
eight pages, one of the very best dailies
in the South-an honor to the mountain
metropolis. Mr.. Merritt goes to Danville.
Va. Mr.. w. B. Westlake, who succeeds
Mr.. Merritt and who, with Business Man
ager Moore, has bought the paper. is eli
tor of the Marion. Indiana, Leader, a sue
cessful and practical newspaper man, and
staunch Democrat. He will find a
cordial welcome from the North Carolina
press. Mr.. Moore, business manager OF
the Citizen, is very capable man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

They say that there is number of
brandy distilleries beginning operation in
order to "fill long felt want''-felt ever
since the first of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Chronicle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
ELON COLLEGE
GuiIfOrd College 9th Year

Four courses leading to the bachelors
degree
course OF two years in Bible study.
Excellent library and laboratories.
Faculty of twelve members.
Five we'll arranged buildings.
Good water supply.
Elevation thousand feet.
Electric light plant being installed.
Location on a 300 acre dairy farm.
Charges moderate.
Next term will open September list.
For catalogue address the president
l.. l.. HOBBS,
Gulford College, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Spencer, N. c., July 3O.-since the town
of Statesville voted itself dry the Off
GERS have had considerable trouble with
the vendors of cold drinks, many different
kinds of cider. etc, being ION tap" The
officers of the town will have them analy-
sed to determine whether or not they con-
tain alcohol. Several men have been found
drunk who claimed to have used cider
only.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
STATE NEWS.

GatesvilIe, N. c., July 30.-We are fix
ing for a big time here next Tuesday
The feature of the day will be an open
air address by Judge f. D. Winston, who
comes under the auspices of the Gainesville
Masonic lodge.
The teachers institute, which will be il
session in the city at the time, will ad
journ to attend the speaking and, be
sides, many visitors from Gates and ad-
joining counties are looked for. The pub
lie is invited.
The Gainesville brass band will make
music. Refreshments will be served.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Waynesville voted for bonds to pay off
the city debt incurred for improvements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

The wheat crops arc turning out short.
There's more straw than wheat in many
instances, and III many other instances
there is a big lack of straw The hope of
the country is a big corn crop.-Wilkes-
boro Chronicle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Death of a True Man

(KenaDsville Cor. Dupin Journal)
We regret to chronicle the death of
Capt. John A. Bryan, one Of Duplins
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

If everybody told the truth in this
world, what miserable old place it would
be.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Spring Hope N. c., July 3o.-A widow
lady here named Mrs Tant, shot her lit
tie son by accident, inflicting what may
prove a fatal wound. A drunken man had
forced himself into her home. and in The
effort to drive him out she seized a pis-
toll Her little boy. frantic with fear,
knocked the pistol aside and it went off,
the ball entering his body.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Totals $500. 13bUU3 565,yU6 11I,Ugl
*Decrease.
These figures will surprise all who have
believed that the Northern movement of
negroes was very large.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

CONVERSE COLLEGE. Spartanburg, S. G..
A gradeC church control, positively
halls
library hboraoie
orchestral grand 81
Hundred Students Thirteen States
z.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Goldsboro, n. c., July 30.-Mr. w. ]
Dortch, as attorney, has received a checl
for $1,000 from the Seaboard Air Line
Railroad Company for Mr. Henry Elmore
of Mt. Olive, who was injured while coup
ling cars on that road about two years
ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-28
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
DECLINING TENDENCY DURING
 THE SESSION.
There Was Little or No Support and As the Day Progressed Offer ings Became More
 Liberal.

NEW YORK. July 27.-The cotton market opened firm at unchanged prices to an advance or points with firm cables. but after brief interval of hesitation rather than strength turned easier and during the balance of the session. while irregular displayed generally declining tendency In addition to the cables the early hrmness was assisted by the rather unfavorabie showing of the early map which reflected no rains of consequence in Texas and the trade were also rendered somewhat anxious by the report that about 5000 bales of cot ton had either been destroyed or injured by a fire jn a Brooklyn warehouse. Later how ever. 1t became known that the amount of cot ton involved was only some 2. 300 bales and
 1t was also considered that this cotton was not intended for delivery In July or August had been anticipated early. The Liverpool cables also turned easier and later reports drift In of good rains in the Western belt. which short Ily after midday received official confirmation. Following the initial irmness the market was quiet during the forenoon. There was little offerings became more liberal July. which had opened at l3.3o and sold at 8 was de- pressed to 3. 10 and August. after selling at 2.4o. or 8 points over Saturdays close. was fosced down to 10 under realizing. Sep tember was weak all day. Opening at 10 65. 1t sold down to 52 and the later months also attracted general pressure. Toward the close the market was the most active of the session and while the list finally steady. prices were at the lowest of the session or at a net decline of 563o points, Sales were estimated at 90. 900 bales.