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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
REPORTS from different parts

Reports from different parts of the
county indicate that there will be only
about half crop of fruit in Randolph
this year. The crop was cut short by re-
cent freezes. Wheat is not damaged by
the cold, but so much wet weather has
caused it to turn yellow near the ground.
If nothing happens from this on to pre-
vent their will be large yield in this
section.-Asheboro Courier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Mr.. Rockefeller says that golf has
made new man" of him. VIII the
..new" man repent of the trust wrongs
inflicted by the "old man."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Mt Olive is a progressive town Only
twenty-one votes were cast against the
bond issue to build a suitable graded
school building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Ex-usurping Governor Taylor, of Ken
lucky, safely hidden in Indiana, says the
sworn testimony that he offered $4,000 in
cash and pardon to man to kill Goebel
is "a lie" If it is a lie, why does The
remain fugitive from justice? Why
not come back and stand trial for the in
stigation of the murder of Goebel?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Tammany Kissed Bryan, gave Hill a
frost, and gave Cleveland a few faint
cheers. This means that Tammany wants
q new man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

A negro has been elected judge of an
inferior court in Wisconsin. The door
OF hope and opportunity" is shut on Wick,
but not to all negroes, it seems.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

If the conspirators and spectators can
get the Supreme Court, by fraud upon
jurisdiction TO order North Carolina to
pay ten bonds, they can give South Da-
kota the balance upon an understand
ing that it "divvy" in the transaction.
The Supreme Court will not permit the ac-
complishment of frauds of this character.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Hugh H. Hanna, of Indianapolis, has
landed at last on the pay roll, He is
member of the monetary commission that
will consider plans of China and Mexico
looking to a more stable currency.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

The report of the grand jury OF New
Hanover that the convict camp is a dis
grace to the county ought to be followed
at once by complete transformation. If
it is as bad as reported, the State Board
Of Charities or Board of Internal I'm
provements, ought to investigate and re-
quire a change. The people of North
treatment or disregard of the comfort of
conVictS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
MAKING AT BOTH ENDS.
Southern Tobacco Journal.

No wonder the tobacco trust can de-
clare enormous dividends. With deelin-
ing prices on raw mserial and advanc-
ing prices on finished product, 1t ought
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

immunity. Nobody can justly criticize the
policy. II any town or city has MAORI
ty in favor of prohibition, dispensary, or
saloons-the will of the majority in that
community rules.
The Asheville Citizen, with proper APP
probation of the high character and pure
motives of the Democrats who are think
| ing of running an independent city ticket
| in the mountain metropolis, seeks to de-
| ter them by calling their attention to
some facts that ought to have weight
with Democrats in Asheville and in every
other city in the State where independ-
ent action may be proposed. The Citi-
zen's questions and suggestion are as
follows;
care the members of the League aware
that it is DUE SOLELY TO LEGISLA-
TON BY THE DEMOCRACY THAT
THE EFFORTS OF THE LEAGUE
ARE NOW FEASIBLE?
IF not, they ought to give that phase
of the subject some consideration also.
'The very Democratic party that it Is
now proposed to antagonize and possibly
defeat, is THE ONLY PARTY THAT
HAS EVER MADE ANY EFFORT TO
REGULATE THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC
IN NORTH CAROLINA. Here is its re-
cord in Buncombe county and Asheville,
briefly stated:
I'm 1883 the Democratic party passed a
local option act allowing counties, cities
and towns all over the State to vote on
the question of Prohibition or License.
I'm 1899 the Democratic party enacted
a law prohibiting the manufacture and
sale Of whiskey in Buncombe county ex-
cept in Incorporated towns. Prior to
that time there were dozen or fifteen
bar-rooms scattered all over the county,
and a distillery at almost every cross
road
I'm 1901 the Democrats passed an anti
Jug law, which prohibits the shipment
of wine or whiskey into Buncombe coun-
ty except to licensed dealers.
I'm 1903 the Democrats enacted the
Watts bill under which the League is
even now agitating the question OF hold
ing dispensary elections ell over the
State.
"In addition to this, the last Legisla-
ture doubled the tax on liquor dealers
and for the first time put a tax on dis
tilleries and rectifying establishments.
I'm VIEW OF THIS RECORD WHY
SHOULD THE LEAGUE CUT LOOSE
FROM THE DEMOCRACY and go into
politics 'on it's own hook, especially
when, by so doing 1T CAN BUT DE-
FEAT IT'S OWN EFFORTS?
Would it not rather be the part of
wisdom to cleave closer to those who
| have made the Leagues present move
ment possible, and who have consistent
record for safe reform and conservative
regulation OF the whiskey traffic?
Another thing that they should bear
in mind is that THE CITY ADMINS
TRATION OF WHICH THEY ARE
NOW COMPLAINING AS NOT Exc
CUTTING THE LAWS IS NOT A DEMO
CRATIC ADMINISTRATIONS; that is to
| say, the two chief executive officers of
the present government-the mayor and
| the chief of police-are so-called "RE-
FORM" OFFICIALS, elected by fusion
| of the Republican and Citizen ticket
| forces.
''These are facts that we have thought
| it we'll to call to the attention of the
members of the League, ESPECIALLY
THE DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS. and
let them draw their own conclusions"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
STATE NEWS.

Mr.. M. ]. Blue, once member of the
Legislature from Moore county is dead
He was a true man in every relation of
life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Senator Mann, of Virginia. estimates
that his temperance bill will increase the
revenues 100000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

The A. X. and ~ Railway, owned by
the l.. and NJ, is surveying a line for a
road from Ducktown to Chattanooga. 1t
may be that it will also come up the
Fiwassee Valley and on to Georgia and
South Carolina. 1t is known the Southern
Railway contemplates building a line
from Maryville, Tenn, via Bushnell to
Georgia and South Carolina. There seems
to be great rivalry between these big
systems.-Cherokee Scout.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

THE WAY TO PREVENT DEFICITS.
Lumberton Argus.
The sentiment for the assessment of
land at it's true value is strong, and we
hope the assessors will do their duty in
the premises. If so, there will be no lack
of county funds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

In Rhode Island when man applies
for license to marry he must state his
occupation. When Reggie Vanderbilt was
asked his occupation, he said, gentle
man" That is no occupation-it is de-
scription of noble character. The Oldest
Vanderbilt, who got his start by working,
would think more of his descendant II he
could truly have said sailor" black
smith, merchant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
INCREASED A QUARTER OF A MIL
LION.
Roanoke Chowan Times.

During the past four years real estate
has greatly increased in value in North
ampton The next assessment ought to
show an increase in the county over the
last assessment of at least $3.50 100000.
This will not mean an increas of taxes
for county purposes as only a certain
amount of tax has to be raised. but it
will mean an equalization of taxes as the
law contemplates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Rutherfordton, N. c., April 1.-THE
new postoffices have been established in
this county. They are Bonnie with Mr.
Monroe C. Hardin postmaster and Nan
ney. with Mr.. Martin L. Nancy as post
master.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

The surveyors of the Durham and Char
lotte Railroad Company will move their
camp in a few days to some place near
PAGES mill on Haw river, and proceed
on their preliminary survey toward
Greensboro. They will not cross Haw
river on this survey, but will go by Sax
apahaw and Graham The proposed road
to Durham has not been abandoned, but
it will not be built until after the con-
struction of the road from here to Green's
boro. Mr.. John B. Lennig, of Philadel-
phia, the president of the company, made
a short visit to this place on last FRI
day, and rode that afternoon to Gulf in
order to see the route that had been
surveyed and adopted between there and
this place. He was much pleased with
the route, and was gratified to find that
our people are duly appreciating his ef-
forts to build railroad which will so
much benefit our county.-Chatham Rec
ord.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

The following is a comparative tate
ment of the approximate earnings of thu
Seaboard Air Line Railway for the first
week in April: Week ending April 8, 1908
1926, 1922; 1902, $269,214 increase, S21, 7OS
July 1 to April g. 1903, $9,739, 244; 1902
S., $50, 315; increase, $902,929.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

A correspondent asks: els it true that
Judge James E. Boyd approves the Watts
bill?" In his charge to the grand jury
at the last session of the Federal court
Judge Boyd is quoted by the Record as
taking occasion to personally commend
the Watts law passed by the last Legis-
lature because of the relief it will af-
ford this court from the annoyance OF
trying Federal keepers and gaugers
for collision with the country distiller."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

1t begins to look like Durham will get
it's union depot only when it demands 1T
under Fuller law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

The 'Jim Crow" idea has been applied
to steamboat. The Old Dominion Line
has just put in commission new ship,
the Monroe, which has separate saloon
and steerage quarters for negroes. This
is really providing better accommoda-
tions for negroes than they have been
getting. Heretofore on boats plying IN
Southern waters they have been restrict
ed to below deck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
OF CALIFORNIA.

BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA
IN 1902
Fire Risks written, $3,149, 1888; Pre-
miums received, 1,44S.S0.
Marine Risks written, $121, 005.00; Pre-
miums received, $1,36S.S3.
Losses incurred-Fire, SIC, 1851; Paid,
$13, 250.75.
President. VIM. J. Dutton.
Secretary, Louis Weinmann.
Home Office, 4O1-7 California Street,
San Francisco, Cal
General Agent for service. VIM. j.
Griswold, Durham. n. C.
Business Manager for North Carolina,
Edgar S. Wilson, Macon, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

The frequency of wrecks on the South
ern Railway would seem to indicate that
something is wrong on that line. The
truth of the matter is, the road has more
business than it is prepared to handle,
especially between Danville and Char
lotte. The congestion of traffic delays
both freight and passenger trains, makes
accidents more probable and results in
general dissatisfaction. The greater part
of this trouble could be removed, and
the facilities greatly increased, by build
ing a double track. This road has been
prime factor in developing the section
o. country through which it passes, and
is today one of the best equipped rail
roads in the United States, but it's ia
cilities should be enlarged. boro
Patriot.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17

Twelve cars We're derailed in a wreck
on the Southern Railway near States
Vile, caused by spreading rails.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
Among the Railroads.

gentleman tells us that the road from
Pittsboro to Bynum is being graded and
that tracks will be laid at an early date,
and that the road will be built up Haw
River. Let her come. We are waiting
with outstretched arms.-Burlington
News.
The Fayetteville Board of Aldermen
have granted a franchise for street rail-
way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
An Ideal Trip

Go to Boston via Rail or Water Line
and then take the palatial steamers of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-17
Plant Line
FROM
Boston to Halifax

and also to Prince Edward Island, New
foundland and the East. This is the ideal
trip in
APRIL. MAY AND JUNE.
For particulars see any railroad agent
or address.
j. A. FLANDERS, Pass. Agt.
20 Atlantic Avenue,
Boston, Mass.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

The advisability of storing nitl o
powders in mine workings is
brought prominently into notice
by the Introduction recently into
the Utah legislature of a bill pro-
hibiting the storage of powder in
the mines, presumably as a result
Of the recent explosion in the
DAILY West mine at Park City, in
that state. The opinion Of mining
men is about equally divided on
the subject, some managers seeing
no disadvantage or danger in the
practice. others being of different
opinion. The fact that large
amounts Of nitro powders are dai.
ly consumed in mines does not APP
pear to be sufficient reason for
storing it in large quantities in
underground workings without
taking the precautions nece sary
to avoid q disaster similar to tina
above mentioned.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

Mining Engineer May, Of st.
Louis, who has been in Marion
several weeks, sends the following
to the Press:
la regard TO the Mariol mining
district there are several thing
which differentiste the camp from
other localities. In the first place
we have the zinc ores correspond
ing to those of the Missouri and
Wisconsin fields, excepting that
the "dry bone" or zinc carbonate
exists in greater quantities, and
in one case (the Old JIM form.
ing the main ore body.
Oxidized ores (carbonates, sill
Gates and oxides) occur in almost
all localities, but these ores are
usually local in extent and smsl
in volume, and the deposit nevel
extends below ground waters
Extensive deposits of oxidizeC
ores in a country like this would
indicate that the original ore bod
les from which they were derives
we're large and extensive. Accord
ingly, after these oxidized ores arr
penetrated further work would de
velop sulphide ores, fully IT no
more extensive and valuable.
Secondly, we must not forge
that although much prospecting
has been done, Marion is not ye
a mining town, but this is as
should be, because this VICINITY
should be we'll prospeetsd bssor
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

The PRESS has it from unques-
toned authority that the United
States Geological s urvey will take
up work in Pope and Hardin coun
ties, Illinois. and very probably
Union county also, this summer.
This will prove of immense ben
eft to the mining men across the
Ohio river, the country being part
and portion of the Western Ken
lucky mining district, the dis
lance from Marion being IL miles
to Cave-in- Rock.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

Notwithstanding the worst sea-
son in years, 30 far as weather and
roads are concerned. the people Of
Salem, with characteristic enter
prise, have been planning to make
their city more attractive than
ever. The recent fire has been q
blessing in disguise. Larger
aud handsomer business blocks
will take the place Of those burn
ed, and the hustling. enterprising
residents will have a model resi-
dental. business, and mining
town.
With the tremendous advanta.
yes Salem enjoys in her near &C
cess TO the Cumberland river, 90
far as the shipment Of ores, grain,
tobacco, etc, at cheap rates Of
freight are concerned. she can re-
ally snap her fingers at the rail-
road.
Now that spring, with lie usual
ly pleasant weather lie at hand We
expect to chronicle many import
ant movements in Salem's mining
field
A beautiful country, charming
vista down the great Salem Val
ley. Sith its many happy homes,
il is an ideal locality..for either the
business man or the grain or stock
raiser
We havn't turnpike to Salem,
much as we need it, but Salem
and Marion, by joining hands and
money, can make one, and make
one mighty SOON IL they both set
out to.
Why not do i'll
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

The Keystone Mineral company
have purchased what is known as
the Carter farm, some FIVE miles
from Marion, and a short distance
from Levias. The Columbia vein
evidently crosses the Tolu road a
short distance below the creek
this side of Salem church and
passes through their property.
Messrs Jas. ID. Ropewell and VIM.
Fl. HopewelI, of Sturgis, with Mr.
II. Lee Upton, of Louisville, are
the gentlemen who represent the
Keystone company. They are very
much pleased with their purchase
and as soon as the weather will
permit development work will be
started and they anticipate uncov.
ering paying ore cody at little
expense.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

The Kentucky Fluor Spar CON-
pany has purchased the output OF
the Corn property, operated by
the GiEens Bros. of Providence
1t is understood that the amount
of fiuor spar raised the past sea-
son was very satisfactory to the
operators, and that carbonate OF
zinc has been exposed in one OF
mole of the openings made The
ground in the immediate vicinity
of the work already established is
honeycombed with huor spar and
somewhere near there a large bo-
dy should be found.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

Present conditions in the busy
world of progress and industrial
development tend to emphasize
the fact of the value of schools Of
mining, and the necessity for high
technical training is recognized as
never before. The dependence OF
the industrial arts upon the met
ais is so absolute and the gigantic
structural undertakings of modern
times so numerous that the need
for men of adequate technical ed.
ucation is apparent throughout
the mining world.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12
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The following table gives the
average price of Jack, zinc
bleude, for the last four years at
Joplin:
1902 average price $30.33 per ton.
1901 average price $24.2l per ton.
1900 average price $26.50 per ton.
The highest prices during the
same period wsre:-
1902 highest price $4,000 per ton.
1901 highest price $34.0O per ton.
1900 highest price $3.50 per ton
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

There's splendid opening on
huor spar carrying some lead ore
some six miles from this city IN
the direct road between Salem a I'd
Marion. II Mr.. G. w Eaton, the
owner, would only be contented
with good, strong price, for the
fifty odd acres, there would be an
other producing property added
to our already long list. Mr., Ea-
ton tells us that he intends start
ing at mining work on this place
the coming week. This vein
ought TO have a good strong com-
pany under it and the shipments
would surprise US. Desultory
work never pays any one, especial
ly in mining.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

is saved or what per centage Lost
is as yet unknown to us. The gen.
eral appearance Of the work, how
ever, is very fine. The Sescoast
company are to be congratulated.
The sample Of concentrates can be
seen at the Reed Mining compa.
ny's Office.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12
THREATEN TO SUE.

Dixon, KY March The city
council of Dixon, has refused to
grant liquor license for the ensu-
ing year. This action was taken
without giving any warning 10 the
saloon men, and they ara up in
arms as result. They threaten
a suit to determine the right of
the council to take suoh peremp-
tory action.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

HI. Keene, of Chicago, who
was here a few weeks ago, oversee
inc the erection of concentrating
tables at the Old Jim mine, re-
turned to Marion on Monday and
will probably bid on the construc-
ton of two complete separ ating
plants to be erected this spring,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12
|0LD BEING GATHERED
in THE HOOSIER STATE.
uch Excitement In Indiana and Land Values
Increase Greatly-The Garrett Process at
Paducah SuccessfuI--Improvemen
at Saem-Letters From
Mining Engineer.
af GOVERNMENT REPORT TO Be PUBLISHED At ONCE.

a3oIdl GOLD Gold" The sirens
~ Il throwing Indiana into a
re-. Already it is predicted that
Hooaierdom is TO become the
1ntsst placer gold mining state
the nnion, Lands back in the
Il Of Morgan. Brown, and John
counties that two weeks ago
| Id have been purchased for
~ So 10 s. an acre have sud
nIy gone mp in value and their
mars are figuring on taking
,m 800 to $4,000 Of gold ont
avery acre. A hydraulic gold
80 4 Ia operation within twen-
lAroe ,niles of the gilded dome
f1e Indiana state house.
State Biologist w =. Batch
Who Is noted for his conserva.
.,a. /. iaking a great deal Of stock
Ih1 Nork that is being done de
IA I'VE know that men have
snl al OF their lives banning
ia IL Ihe Indiana hills. | have
ant some time with them aud
- zenn them wash out 81 to 81
1a4 It'll the crudest methods
oxn the pan. They have made
"a Iisings. raised big families,
| Il bear testimony TO the fact
Il they have washed gold, for
~ hive never done any other
III. IL these men can earn
.5Qn day washing out gold with
Dah or crude rocker / don't
nhy placer mining would not
highly profitable If the right
M of machinery was used"
Daring the last week Dead
ans Holler," a billy country
AZ Martinsviile, has been adding
tihony Of the presence OF gold.
~ men, operating crude rock.
(ook out $40 one day. That,
|4egor, was an exceptional days
Isylor, the California miner,
Is built the hydraulic mine and
Il 1umes, says the Indiana dirt
$50 Of the same character that
Ionnd in California, except that
- is no cement in it, which
es the operations in California
1Dstly. lie thinks that there is
Dat deal OF dirt In the Indiana
~ that will run over 81 yard,
f. baye that with the latest devi.
Dirt can be handled now that
- but 4 cents a yard, and can
handled at big profit.
tate Geologist Blatchley holds
De theory that the gold was
hight down by the glaciers. II
pund where the glaciers FROM
1bson bay ended, and deposited
et banks Of conglomerate. He
Is that while the deposit, Of
rse, is the hoavies. gold bear
all of the..northern half of tho
10 was strewn with gold by
Use glaciers. Royse holds tina
Of that territory can be work
profitably.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

The Kentuckyi Fluor Spar
company were the winners in the
F Presbyterian church spellin g
bee at the opera house. Messrs.
Harry Haynes, John Blue and
Glenn Mum, all officials of that
company, ! aSsed under the wire
neck aud neck.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

"Old Hickory" the brand of
goods that has made so many of
our mining men feel that they
owned the earth Is about exhaust
ed. Without Captain Robinson
turns his attention from mining
to distilling we shall have to
chronicle the passing of another
old landmark generally considered
necessary in deep mining.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

Andrew Carnegie remarked that
next to steel the best Investment
was real estate. And he might
have said that the real estate in
yestment was soundsr than steel.
Real estate can not be lost unless
the owner borrows money on ii
aud can't pay. 1t is the only non
Punishable Investment.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-03-12

Cort Pierce's visit to Indiana
recently was not in the interest of
gold mining, as at first stated
Mr. Pierce was Miles distant
from the gold region described in
another column