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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14
RALEIGH INCOMES
FOR YEAR 1908
Only Excess Over $1,000
Listed This Year.
AND FEW ARE BIG ONES
Judge Thomas R. Purnell is on The List Now
Uadsr Protest as is Also Postmaster c. T.
Bailey they Claim ex-
emption.

Below are the incomes listed for taxa
ton in Raleigh township.
This year it was not required that the
entire income be put down. but only the
excess over $1,000. Accordingly the fig
ures given are in all cases $1,000 less than
the entire income from salaries, fees, in
terest on bonds, etc. Income from prop
crty already taxed is not subject to the
tax.
One per cent. on the excess over ST.
COO, the amount legally exempted, Is the
rate of the income tax.
Judge Purnells income as a Federal
court Judge is listed this year, with the
words, Claimed salary not taxable 1t
will be remembered that last year he
claimed his salary was not taxable I'M
der the Constitution of the United States.
The Corporation Commission held that he
must pay the tax. He appealed to the
Federal Court, and Judge Slmonton said
his court had no jurisdiction, as the
amount involved was too small, and
threw il into the State courts.
Postmaster G.. T. Bailey also listed his
rcome under protest.
Chief Justice Walter Clark did not list
his salary this year. He was the only
Supreme Court Justice that did so last
year.
Here is the list as taken from the alb
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14
cow ABOUT THIS
Prominent Citiz4n Talks About Examinations
for superintendents

prominent citizen recently said:
81 wish to ask why it is that all profess
sions in North Carolina-lawyers, doctors
druggists and others, are forced to stand
examinations, while the principals of the
negro normal schools are chosen as a mat
ter of favoritism, and paid SIS to $10n p II
month, while the poor white ladies must
stand and receive certificates and the pal
try sum of $25 90 or $4,000 per month, hall
of what she has to pay for board, etc. II
is just, is it right that nothing is said
about this matter by the strong educa
tional government of the State?
"Should the people be taxed to pay these
or a part of these incompetent negroes
With the exception of Winston-Salem and
Elizabeth City, there is the strongest
necessity to have these principals prove
their competency by an examination be
fore the State Board Of Education"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

A Tribute
of Confidence

No financial institution ever
received a more sincere tribute
of confidence than did
The Mutual Life Insurance
c company Of New York
when a great banker made
provision in his will which
practically singled out the
securities of this Company as
the best list in the world.
Sound investment is the key
to stability in life insurance.
Send for "a Bankers WILL" giving
the list of securities held by the
Company which ranks
Fiya-In Assets.
Fiyst--1n Amount Paid Policy holders
FIrH-In Age.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New York,
RICHARD A. McCuRDy. President.
F. P. BROWN, Resident Agent, Raleigh.
HARRIS R. WILCOX,
Manager, Charlotte, N. c.
H. E. BIGGS, Special Agent, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14
Farmers Will Meet.

The following notice has been issued,
calling for meeting of the North Caro-
lima Farmers Protective Associations:
Raleigh, N. c., August Z, 1903.
There will be "a meeting OF the North
Carolina Farmers Protective Association
in Rocky Mount, N. c., on the 21st OF
August, 1908. The farmers of the State
are requested to have representatives at
this meeting The low price of products
and the labor question deeply concern
the farmers of our State, and l trust that
this meeting will be largely attended, that
the farmers may discuss these questions
and matters of interest to the farmers OF
the State.
JOHN S. CUNNINGHAM,
President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14
STATE NEWS.

Rutherfordton, N. c., August 13.-Polk
county is making big preparations for a
good educational rally on the 10Th of this
month, which will be during the session
of the Teachers Institute. DR.. D. F.
Dixon, OF Raleigh, State Auditor of North
Carolina; Hon. Locke Craig, of Asheville.
and Capt w. T. R. Bell, of this place, all
as brilliant orators as the State affords,
will be on hand and address the assembly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Paris, August 12.-Witnesses at the
Humbert trial today, formally and posi-
lively identified Roman and Emile
D'Aurignac, Madame Therese Humbert's
brothers, as being the men who imperson-
ated the American millionaires'' Robert
and Henry Crawford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Paris, August 12.-Fifty-eight victims of
the Metropolitan tunnel catastrophe We're
buried today The rest of the victims will
be buried tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Cynthiana, Ky. Aug. 1.-THE case of
Curtis Jet and Thomas White will go to
the jury about ten o'clock tomorrow
morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

No such thing as summer complaint
where DR.. Fowlers Extract OF Wild
Strawberry is kept handy: Natures RENE
dy for every looseness of the bowels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

"TuE grJrrs" are always located IN
the stomach. EUvITA VIII oaniSh Tie
blues At all fountains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Group instantly relieved. Dr. Ihomas
Electric Oil Perfectly safe. Neve
fails. At any drug store
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Rocky Mount is to organize the Savings
and Trust bank to be owned and managed
by officers of the town banks in that town.
1t will have a capital of $4,000, which
will be taken by the two banks. The
Rocky Mount Homestead and Loan Asso-
citation will be run as an adjunct to the
bank, says the Motor. Mr. Spruill will be
cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Eczema, scald head. hives itchiness Of
the skin of any sort instantly relieved
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment. Al
any drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man
clear head, an active brain, strong, Wig
our body-makes him fit for the battle
Of life
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14
Warren County Dispensary.
Especial to News and Observer. )


Warrenton, N. c., Aug. 13-The dspen-
sary commissioners have made report of
the operations Of the dispensary for the
past two years ending July 81, which shows
that the town and county have received
from it $S,3SS.81, exclusive of amount paid
as purchase tax. The statement shows
that on July 81, 1901, the stock on hand
amounted to $1,57595. There is now on
hand $309.80 more than in 1901, and the
commissioners have received from the
manager 27,413.49-making total of $29-
299.23 This has been disbursed as follows:
Pad purchases :. E. 1913, So
Paid expenses. =. :. =. :. 2,545.5O
Paid purchase tax for 1901 :. :. 2G9 so
Paid school license tax =. =. 80. 1,000. co
Paid town of Warrenton :. =. :. 2,020.79
Paid county general fund. E. :. 100000
Paid county school fund :. =. =. 1347. 81
Cash on hand =. >. =. E. =. 80. CLOS
Stock of WHISTLES, etc, on hand 1,885.S4
Total =. :. =. :. :. :. =. :. =. $29, 299. %
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

The Duplin Journal says prospects were
never brighter for good crops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Wallace is the first town in Duplir
county to establish a public school by
voting a local tax.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

The Oxford Public Ledger pays a high
tribute to Rev. Thales Turner, of Brass
field, who died suddenly. He was in an
office building with his wife, complained
of being sick, and attempted to sit down
when he fell to the floor dead.
The Stock Law election held Thursday
in the townships on the east side of the
Cape Fear River resulted in an over
whelming defeat of that measure. A good
vote was polled in all of the precincts
Dunn Banner.
Mr.. Jude Palmer was sworn in as an at
torney at law at the present term OF our
court. He is a son Of Mr.. o. D. Palmer.
of Gulf township, and obtained his license
at the last term of the Supreme court
Chatham Record
One of the prettiest and incest little
boats we have ever seen has just been
purchased and put on the Roanoke river
by Major T. l.. Emry for the special use
of his son, Mr.. C. R. Emry. Wilson
News.
AT Union Superior court the other day
Judge Cooke told the grand jury that If
any school committeeman were employing
members of their own families to teach
school the matter should be investigated.
The Fender Chronicle speaks in terms
of high praise of Mr.. T. T. Murphy, the
new county superintendent of schools. He
Is young man of experience and ability.
Scotland Neck will vote on prohibition
September 18th. The Commonwealth. the
pioneer newspaper advocate of prohibition.
is confident that the town will go dry.
Near Tomotla last Wednesday night
special Southern train killed 25 sheep IN
one bunch belonging to McCIure and Al.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Near Tomotla last Wednesday night a
special Southern train killed rs sheep IN
one bunch belonging to Mcclure and AL
lison.-Murphy Scout.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-14

Scotland Neck will vote on prohibition
September 18th. The Commonwealth. the
pioneer newspaper advocate of prohibition.
is confident that the town will go dry
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
cn,n0tlon 0ol2et Cream

For chapped hands, cracked lips,
and rough skin. This pre-
paration is nicely perfumed, quick
ly absorbed, very soothing and
healing. 1t softens and cleans the
skin, and is a fayorite with those
that have used it. We offer it to
our patrons with full confidence,
that it will prove entirely satisfac-
tory as a high class toilet prepare
ton. Use it for while and see
how it improves the complexion.
You will be greatly pleased with
it, Price 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Prescriptions
and Receipts.

In our prescription work we use
the best quality of drugs and chemi-
calls that we can obtain, taking
great care to see that every one is
of standard strength. We use every
possible precaution to insure exact
ness and efficiency in compromising
each prescription.
Our prescription department is
well equipped with modern facili-
ties for doing the most thorough
high quality prescription work.
Our price for putting up pre-
scriptions and household receipts
will always be found just and fair.
We invite you to bring all of your
doctors prescriptions here, and let
us take care of them for you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Creme Dontl11lce.

This is pleasant to use, imparts
delightfully."- clean taste to the
mouth, is a thorough cleanser and
whitens the teeth, healing and
hardening the gums and helping to
purify and sweeten the breath. It
aids in retarding and preventing
decay and contains nothing what
ever which is not good for the
teeth. You will find this one OF
the incest and most economical
tooth preparation you ever used.
Price CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
SHIP ADRIFT WITH
BROKEN PROPELLER
For Days Siggon was at Seas
Mercy.
CREW At LAST RESCUED.
After Flying Distress Signals and Be-
ing Passed by Five Steamers, Liner
Pennsylvania Comes to Aid of Dis
abled Vessel.

New York. Jan. 17-The steamship
pennsylvania, which arrived today
from Hamburg, brought into port Is
distressed seamen who We're taken off
the disabled Norwegian steamer Sig
gon
On Jan. Is, the same day on which
she came up with the st. Louis, the
Pennsylvania fell in with the Siggon.
lying helpless in the trough of the sea
and flying distress signals. The cap
tain of the Siggon asked to be taken
OF, and with his crew on board the
pennsylvania. The Siggon sailed from
Sidney, G. B., on Jan. 7. On the 10th
she lost her propeller and as the
weather was very sAGapestuous. the
craft became unmanageable. After
drifting 160 miles off shore during
period of five days, in which time five
steamers were sighted and signalled
without reply, the Pennsylvania hove
IN sight. As the Siggon was deeply
laden and a dangerous menace and
there appeared no possibility of tow
ing her to port, the sea cocks were
opened and there was no doubt she
went to the bottom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
About 33 per cent of the cigars sold
in London are not made of tobacco.
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure.
f, j CHENEY 81 CO.. Props, To-
edo, o We, the undersigned, have
known f. j. Cheney for the last Is
years, and believe him perfectly honor
able IN all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm.
WEST & TBUAx, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo, o. WALDING, KINNAN &c MAR.
Vim, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Price Zoo.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. T.s
timoniaIs free.
Halls Family pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Sick Room Comforts.

Hot Water Bottles, Fountain
Syringes, Atomizers, Thermome-
ters, Feeding Cups; stomach Tubes,
and all the various appliances
which add so much to the comforts
of the sufferer and aid in his cure.
We make a specially of such
goods and carry an exceptionally
complete line for you to select from.
You can telephone, or have the
doctor do SO for you, and we will
send right out whatever you need.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

Mr. and Mrs. d. NJ. Borum received
a large number of friends last evening
at their residence on Taylor street, the
occasion being the celebration of the
twentieth anniversary of their mar
riage. The parlor and reception hall
were prettiIy and artistically decorated,
and the scene presented was indeed a
pretty one. A large assemblage of
friends graced the occasion and united
in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Borum many
returns of their anniversary date,
a very delightful wedding" menu
was served, while many handsome to-
kens of esteem in fine chinaware at
tested to the popularity of the hosts
upon this very pleasant occasion,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Mems White Vest Sl.25 and $3.50

Ordinarily you would buy many of
these vests eagerly at $3.50; the rest
would be fairly prices at z. One
hundred and fifty in the lot original
Iy, but not so many now, but a great
variety of good styles, made of excel
lent pioue, beautifully laundried, all
sizes at S1.25 and Sl.5O each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
1t is against the rules to carr y match
es on a modern man-of-war.
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value H. A. Tisdale, SummertoD,
). o., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says; I'll had the piles for
20 years. tried many doctors and med
icines, but all failed except DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured me.n 1t
is combination of the healing proper
ties of Witch Hazel with antiseptics
and emollients; relieves and perma4
nentiy cures blind, bleeding itchng and
protruding piles, sores. cuts, bruises
eczema, salt rheum and all skin dig
seases w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Finds Way to Live Long,

The startling announcement of Dis.
covery that will surely lengihen life is
made by editor o. Ell. Downey, OF Chu-
rubusco. ind. 81 wish to state" he
writes, that DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is the most infalIible
remedy that I have ever known FOR
Coughs and Grip. tits invaluable to PEG
pie with weak lungs, Having this won
derful medicine no one need dread
pneumonia or Consumption. It's relief
70 instant and cure certain" E. j. FL
bridge guarantees every 500 and 81, 90
bottle, and give trial bottles free
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
SUFFERED A PAINTING SPELL.
Gentlemen Suffers From Attack OF
Indigestion,

Mr.. r. e, Fitzgerald, prominent
citizen of Stewart county, while giving
an order in the Office of McGillis & Co
yesterday morning, fell to the floor APP
parently dead. DR.. Fields was hasti-
ly summoned and discovered that Mr..
Fitzgerald's condition was not serious,
the falnting spell perhaps resulting
from indigestion. A crowd gathered
about the door of the printing Office.
the report gaining currency that some
one had just fallen dead there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Dislocated Her Shoulder.

Mrs. johanna Soderholm, Fergus Falls,
Mimi. fell and dislocated her shoulder.
She had a surgeon get it back in place
as soon as possible, but it was quite
sore and panied her very much. Her
son mentioned that he had seen Cham
berlain's Pain Balm advertised for
sprains and soreness, and she asked him
to buy her bottle of 1t, which he did.
1t quickly relieved her and enable her to
sleep which she had not done for several
daye, The son was 80 much pleased
with the relief it gave his mother that
he has since recommended it to others.
For sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
All children's jackets half price to
close out at once. See them now.
WHFATLEY & ANELEY.


The peculiar cough which indicates
Group, is usually well known to the
mothers of croupy children. No time
should be lost in the treatment of it, and
for this purpose no medicine has receiy-
ed more universal approval than Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Do net waste
valuable time iu perimentiDg with un-
tried remedies, no matter how highly
they may be recommended. but give this
medicine as directed and all symptoms
of Group will quickly disappear. For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Oulpepper
were sat home" to quite a number of
friends Friday evening ct their resi-
dence on Brown street. The occasion
was the happy celebration of the second
anniversary of their marriage, and
many were the sincere congratulations
extended this very popular couple up
on this pleasant occasion,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
New Century Comfort.

Millions are daily finding a world of
comfort in Bucklen's AInica Salve. 1t
kilisepain from Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
bruises; couquers Ulcers and Fever
Sores; cures Eruptions, Salt Rheum,
Boils and Felons; removes Corns and
Warts. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
25c at E, j. Eldridge'r drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
SPLENDID PLAYS IN AMERlcus.
Management Gives the Puplic Excel
lent Attractions.

tent Attractions.
Americas play-goers are certainly
indebted to Messrs Jones & Dudley,
managers of the opera house, for an
excellent line of attractions, for in no
other season were better plays ever
presented here. Many of the merito-
rious. companies seen here played to
full houses in Atlanta, Augusta, Macors
Savannah and all the larger cities in
the South, eVidencing the fact that
Amerlcus gets the best going. FIRE.
quently the patronage has been mea-
gre-in fact, far from what it should
be when a company of superior ability
and excellence appears here. The
plays this entire season, with few ex.
captions, have been of high order and
deserved better audiences than many
of them received. This should not be
true of Americas, and the efforts of
Messrs Jones & Dudley SHOULD be
more appreciated by the public here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
The crowned heads of every nation,
The rich man. moor men and mieers

The rich men, poor men and misers
All join in paying tribute 10
DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Ell. Williams, San Antonio, Texas,
writes: Little Early Riser Pills are
the best ever used in my family. /
unhesitatingly recommend than to
everybody They cure Constipation,
Rilliousness. Sick Headache. Torpid
Liver. Jaundice, malaria and other liver
trouble. w. A RembeIt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
A Pleasant Lemon Drink.

The prevention of consumption is en-
trey question CT commencing the
proper treatment in time. Nothing is
SO well adapted to ward off fatal lung
troubles as Foley's Honey and Tar.
John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

When You can buy real select, desIr-
able suits and jackets for half price
az weare showing it certainly means
big interest to you and now is tie
time you need them mostly.
WIFE Ely & ANsIRY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Good Hosiery Under-pr

Just couple of price-indications
of seasonable Stockings for Women
and Children, and priced in most
economical manner.
Women's Stockings at 815c a
pair, fast black high spIiced heels
and toes full regular length, never
before offered for less than I2hc,
ChiIdren's Stockings at I-3c a
pair, aII sizes from to 01z very heavy
ribbed spIiced heels and toes and
double knee usually sold at I5c,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

Miss Allison Badger, who is the at.
tractive guest of Miss Elizabeth Har-
rold, leaves Monday for her home in
Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

Mrs, John Sheffield has issued lnvi-
tstions to card party Tuesday after
noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

New lot camphor ice and cream tC
cure chaps at Rembert's drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
All suits and jackets half price this
week. See them quick.
WHEATLEY & ANsLEY,
1T BRINGS AN EIGHTH BETTER.
Cotton Is Firm at Advance of Several
Points.

Points.
Americas buyers paid Ssc for fancy
cotton yesterday and $50 for good mid
ding grades. This is still furtht r
advance of an eighth of cent and
more than other markets in this seq
ton of Georgia are paying. Several
lots of cotton were sold yesterday by
the warehouses here, one holder sell
ing rs bales at good figure. The
warehouse stocks are being reduced
quite rapidly under impetus Of present
good prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

Worth S100 to you to cure child
or adult ~A00" of incontinence OF
water during sleep "Anti-Diuretic'
stops it immediately. 81. Sold by i,
j. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

After a short visit to Miss Inez Eel
der, Mrs. W. III, Moore left Saturday for
her home In Dayton, Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18
Mems Linen Collars SOC, Dozen.

They are not first quality, they
just miss being classed as perfect by
reason of slight defects-a thick or
Irregular thread, or a drop stitch in
the button hole ailments that would
frequently require an expert to detect.
IN other words nothing that either
effects the wear or appearance is al
lowed to Be included. But what an
fleet that little word seconds" has
upon prices,a all the very newest styles
I'll sizes II to 10 at per dozen so cts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-01-18

Mr.. Walter Page entertained few
friends at an oyster roast Friday even
ing at the home Of Mrs. Arthus Bivins
in honor of his sister, Miss Florence
Page and her charming visitor Miss
Cecil Williams. Quite jolly crowd of
young people left yesterday for Mattox,
where they will be entertained for f. W
days at the home of Miss Florence
Page.