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The Western news., 1904-12-07
THE TRUST AND THE RAILROADS

III <A!NO Ill NFAllNoA
The first published review of Ida
NJ. Tarbell's "History of the Stand
ard Oil Company which is just pub
lished by Mcclure, Philips n Co., =,
appears in McClure's Magazine for
December, written by George w.
Alger, thorough student Of the
trust question, who speaks with auth
ority upon it. He discusses Miss
Tarbell's remarkable work with thor
ough understanding and apprecia-
clation, his review in itself making an
intensely interesting resume of Stan
dard Oh history, as we'll as a pointed
presentation of the whole trust prob
lem. Mr.. Alger describes in detail,
building his argument on Miss Tar
BELLS marvellous collection of facts.
just chow the railroad makes the
trust He traces the growth of the
Standard Oil Company through rail
road determinations, and states his
conviction that the same influences
which made it are operative today,
and that the problem they involve is
a present menace to the country. He
writes of this phase of the subject:
prince Metternich once said to
George Ticknor: You Americans
must first suffer from an evil before
you can apply the remedy; You have
no preventive legislation Miss Tar
bell, as she tells us the story of the
birth, growth, and present power of
the oil monopoly, is really giving the
history of such an evll-one from
| "hiSA VIC OI0 bUlll dLu lOI
which we are yet cropping for a
remedy. 1t is impossible for US to
read this story and miss its meaning.
1t is not merely study of, perhaps,
the blacklist page in the history OF
American commerce; 1t is not simply
q study of what mon of immense bu
mess capacity can do when actuated
by an unscrupulous and almost in
credible selfishness. The enormous
evil which finds graphic illustration n
IN her book is the power which the
transportation companies have beer
given over the accumulation and dis
tribution of wealth in this country
and how that power has been abused
The Western news., 1904-12-07

and that in less than two hours after
the polls closed. Milwaukee again
voted by machines, and the vote of
the entire city was given out in news
paper extras within an hour after the
polls closed.
The conference committee is to pre-
pare the city budget for the next
year. 1t should contain some pro-
visions looking towards installing
voting machines. 1t might make an
appropriation for contest of the
several machines now on the market
with view to getting the best. The
ballots of the last election covered all
the ground needed for test. The
test might include prices and terms
on which the machines would be sup
piled. Two years ago one company
offered to take its pay in installments
the amount of which would be the,
annual saving made by the machines.
Anyway, let us get the voting ma
chine before another election.
The Western news., 1904-12-07

rendered was contained in a recent
address by Senator Chauncy M. De-
pew before tho New York Press as.
sociation. MIR. Depew said: II pay
my respects to and express my ad-
miration for the country newspaper
and the country editor. His lin, s
are not cast in the places of the great
and profitable organs of the metrop-
oils, whose profits are often reckoned
by the hundreds of thousands of dol.
lars every year But the country ed
itor lives in and is part of his com
munity. His virtue is not SO much
in what ha prints as what he refuses
to print. He could easily destroy the
peace Of his community by admitting
TO his paper the scandals and gossip
Of the neighbors, but he stands CEN
sor and guardian Of public morals,
ana | know of no conditions under
which the appealed to in certain
measure where the utterance is so
free from criticism as the general
tone OF the country newspaper"
The Western news., 1904-12-07
Jewelry.

Watches, clocks, calendars and
small jewelry Of every description
adapted for Holiday gifts at F. L.
Burns, Holiday headquarters. TAT
The Western news., 1904-12-07
OFFICIAL PAPER OF HAvALL, COUNTY.
70 Advertisers.

The Western News absolutely guarantees
is advertisers an actual bona tide paid cir
culation within Ravalli county two times
greatst than that Of acy 'other newspaper
published in the known world. Advertising
ontracts will be made subject to this guar
ntee.
The Western news., 1904-12-07
FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISERS

Two of the biggest shows in the
world, the Barnum & Bailey and the
Ringling Brothers circus es, have de-
cided to devote the greater part of
the funds they expend in advertising
in the newspapers. It is announced
that these circuses will war no longer
in the future, but will divide the ter
ritory that each may prosper.
At a recent meeting of representa-
tives of the circus companies, adver-
tislng was the leading theme dis
cussed and the agreement to devote
the major part of the money expend-
ed to newspaper work was reached
The circus men have tried billboard,
poster, handbill and other legitimate
or illegitimate means of putting their
business before the public, and find
none OF them bring the returns
brought by newspaper sdvertising.
As they expend many thousands OF
dollars annually upon exploitation,
.heir conclusions should be of value
To other adyertl sers.
The Western news., 1904-12-07
| HE above picture of the
man and fish is the trade
mark ofScOtt's Emulsion,

mark ofScott's Emulsion,
and is the synonym for
strength and purity. 1t is sold
in almost all the civilized coun-
tries of the globe.
If the cod fish became extinct
it would be a worldwide calam-
ity, because the oil that comes
from it's liver surpasses all other
fats in nourishing and life-giving
properties. Thirty years ago
the proprietors of Scott's Emul-
sion found a way of preparing
cod liver oil SO that everyone can
take it and get the full value of
the oil without the Objectionable
taste. Scott's Emulsion is the
best thing in the world for weak,
backward children, thin, delicate
people, and all conditions of
wasting and lost strength.
/ Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, CHEMISTS
10e-z1s PEARL STREET, NEW YoRK
50c and $780, An druggists.
The Western news., 1904-12-07

One of the finest tributes to the
country newspaper that has ever been
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26
Ed11lore Branch
Will Be Extended

= Grading has COMMENCED on the
extension Of the Edmore branch,
two Of the contractors having
outfits at work. The road will
be extended nearly ten miles
beyond Hampden following the
same general direction of north
west. There is no town near the
proposed terminus but one will
be located this fall and business
will probably be opened before
the road is completed. One Of
the contractors now on the
grounds will work on the ex-
tension beyond Hampd len. The
road is a boom affair for Hamp-
den as it will now become a
prominent business center The
road will be In readiness to
handle this years crop.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26

~ Admitted assets. ....... .$3S, 432, 2S9. 81
Liabilities.
Policy claims in
process of adjust
ment, or adjusted
and not due. 500. see, O23O0
Policy claims re-
sisted by the COM ..
pany ............. 100000
Total policy claims. 49,. $50. $1o5, 023.O'
Net present valve of all out
standing policies-"Actu-
aries" per cent, Ameri-
can 3h per cent since 1900. 81, s4s, 773 o,
Dividends due and unpaid. -. q, O24 g.
Premiums paid in advance. $685.
Present value of outstanding
installment claims . 14334SO
Commissions due agents on
premium notes when paid. 1913, los. 1
Unpaid and deferred pre-
miun,s on reinsured poll
cies less cost Of collection 80 635 g
Capital stock ................ e0.000.c
surplus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., $500. 343 9
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26
$4,314,206.SS
s41e,5Oo.0o
rE
5o.215.b7
100000
100000

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
ONCE Of Commissioner Of Insurance. a-
I. Ferd Leutz. Commissioner Of In
0surance OF the State of North Dakota.
a true abstract Of the original statement
now on file in this office.
In Testimony Whereof have hereunto
get my hand and affixed the Seal of this
scfdce at Bismarck. this I'd day of May.
is R 5s4 COMMISSIONS PER II I LETTZ
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. ~
Office of Commissioner of Insurance
Company's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The Union Central Life ms.
Go. Of Cincinnati, Ohio, corporation
organized under the laws of Ohio, has
exhibiting its condition and business for
the year ending December 81, 1903, con-
formable to the requirements of the laws
Fl this state. regulating the business Of
.Whereas The said Company has filed
In this office duly certified copy of its
IN compliance with the requirement Of
1ne insurance laws aforesaid; rt.r
NOW, Therefore, I, Ferd Leutz, Com
missioner OF Insurance of the State of
worth Dakota, pursuant to the provisions
OF said laws, do hereby certify that the
: cred. through Its authorized agents, to
: Transact It's appropriate business of Life
Insurance in this state according tn laws
xneTeof, o until the a1st day of December,
IN Testimony Whereof, 1 have here
ms 18th day of February, A. D. 1901.
<SeaD .FERD LEUTZ,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
6y w. G. Glbreath, Deputy. ,,-aar ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26
ABSTRACT or STATEMENT.
For the Year Ending Dec. 81, 1908

4 80 T. $ :
u the eo central a Life 1ns CO. Of
CINCINNATI Ohio, organized under the
Cons lone ss q insurance Of the state
Of North Dakota, in pursuance OF the
laws Of said State.
President-John M Pattison.
Vice President-R. S.. Rust
Eecretary-E. p Marshall.
Principal ofice-353 West Fourth st.
Attorney for Service of Process in ,'yFe
the State of North Dakota:
Name. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..........
prganised or Observation-Disclosures 1857
Commenced business .1ss1
Capital.
Amount Of capital paid up in oo 49,
Assets. :.
Value on real estate owned
by company ........... S5Oo,O99.5O
Loans secured by deeds of
trust or mortgages on real .
Loans secured by coliiateraiis. s,4sa 41s.s7
Premium notes and loans.... 1,41S POI. 70
United States stocks and
CASH on hand and in bank: ss9ssasi
Interest due and accrued..... 1,241. 1863 80
net 's amount aee Of deferred and 0'''o'
outstanding premiums 80. ss5,115.22
agents, balances, s1o7, ssl.7l 1A,2s2.2o
Due from other companies ar5&
for losses on reinsured poll 49,
11SS ...p..s.....s......... 0,UUu.U
Gross assets 594, Al. 81
Unadmitted Assets: ... ". ,
Agents balances. Sis, 2S365 @#4
Snls receivable. -. 36,240.40 ,..
Re u ton from r< ..,
value Of real es-
J tate obtained un- + -.
der foreclosure. 762769
.---------. .srr.'"
Total unadmit-
u; ted assets $3.50 XXI Sn 1870 III 81
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26
Total expenditures. 90.
Miscellaneous.

Total risks taken during the
year in North Dakota.
Total premiums received dur
ing the year in North Da-
KOta 49,. .......l..... .....
Total losses paid during the
year In North Dakota.
Total losses incurred during
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26
Total income .........
Expenditures.

Expenditures.
Paid for losses and additions
Paid for matured endow-
ments and additions. .......
Paid to annuitants. :.
Paid for surrendered policies.
Cash surrender values ap-
piled in payment of pre-
miums
Dividends paid to policyhold-
CHS
Dividends paid to stockhold-
OIL . s.ss.
Cash paid during the year for
commissions and salaries, =.
Rents paid during the year. {.
Taxes paid during the year. :.
Cash paid for ADVERTISING.
Mortgage loan expense. $500.
Amount of all other cash ex-
pend1tures
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26

Total premium income. {.
Interest and dividends re-
celved
Rents received
Income from all other sources
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26


Expenditures.
Paid for losses and additions
Paid for matured endow-
ments and additions, dis
ability ..............:.
Paid to annuitants, reduction
Of policy loans .......:.:..
Paid for Surrendered policies
Dividends paid to policy
holders -. 49,.
Cash paid during the year
for commissions and sal
aries ..........
Rents paid during the year.
Taxes paid during the year.
Cash paid for advertising,
printing and stationery.
Amount of all other cash ex-
penditures
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26

Ss,sO4,97O.e5
s1,375.eos.4s
425.s17.9s
21,162.90
130.779.33
se.s3o.5s
449.s66.11
100000
1,057,eOO.e5
25.942.52
9S,N1.62
~, 1887
199,759.11
42O.5s7.32
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-26

Total liabilities ....,,.!
e.. Income.
New premiums. Isl, 223, 745.67
Renewal premi-
ums 5.6OS, 667.57
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

He was Mason and member of the
Royal Arcanum.
Mr.. McRae has also several times
oeen honored with offices of trust by
ms FELLOW citizens; he was chairman
OF the board of county commission
ers in old Richmond county. previous
TO the formation of the county of
Scotland. He was a member of the
first board of commissioners for Scot
land county and he was also promi-
nently mentioned, though without his
knowledge and consent, for trustee of
the University of North Carolina, in
the Legislature of 1901.
'Mr. McRae was a consistent men,
Der of the Presbyterian church from
early youth until his death when he
held the offices of deacon and super
intendent of the Sunday school.
Mr.. McRae is survived by his
father. Peter McRae. Esq. of Laurin-
burg; two brothers, Messrs. James P
McRae, of Laurinburg and Prof. d.
K. McRae. of Hickory. n. c.: and two
sisters, Miss Effie McRae. of Laurin-
burg, and Mrs. II. w. Malloy of Will
mington: he had never married. He
also leaves near relatives in Messrs.
Maxcy L. and J. T. John, Jr.. and
DR.. Peter John, of this county, and
Rev. r. B. John. of Wilmington. He
was also a nephew of the late DR..
Patterson. the father of Mr.. A. F. Pat
terson. Mrs. A. l.. James and Mrs.
Hector Mclean. of this county"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16

his (Newell's) speech being composed
principally of jokes and salies.-Mor-
canton Herald.
Newell had the gail to deny what
Roosevelt said in his book with the:
book before his eyes and he is now
swearing that he didn't say at Mar
shall that the Democratic party down
his way was composed of law
yers and rag-tags Jake's policy
seems to be to Gle like hi and stick
to it,
one of the wisest and most careful
men in North Carolina, who has been
i'm Ashe and Allegheny counties late
ly, CHANGED to be at Sparta on the day
of the Joint debate between New
land and Blackburn. In private let
ter. written to a friend, this gentle
man says;
BLACKBURN appeared hacked and
did not have his old-time fire ana
blunter. His speech was admitted by
his own people to be below his level.
He harped on the Watts bill, said that
if he had been in the Legislature he
would not have voted for the Watts
bill or any prohibition measure. Mr..
NeWIand was in fine trim and handled
Blackburn with gloves or. ana strange
to say Blackburn showed that he felt
it. and was badlv hacked. The RepuD-
licans were saying after the speaking
that neither Blackburn nor NeWland
smoke as we'll as usual while the
Democrats were all pleased and de-
lighted with NeWlandS' speech and the
result of the Joint debate. The canvass
between Newland and Blackburn in
Joint debate will help the Democrats
wherever they speak.
'"The Democrats up here are awake
and at work and you may put down
the Eighth as safe with the othef dis
Atricts in North Carollna' VI course
it will take work, but II IS worth 1t.
The Democrats of Ashe county are
roing to nominate "a strong ticket as
folIoys. For Representative, Joseph
Donghertv; Sheriff. /. l.. Paisley; Reg
ister If Deeds. w. l.. Luther; Treasur-
or 7 r Raw: Surveyor I. W. key;
Coroner. Johnson Key; commissioners,
Elisha GlaybeaI, 6. b. AUSTIN John
Dant pr +. w. Coward was re-eleCt-
ed county chairman
POI I,rIC,S T. ctaoin shrdlu cmfWypf
IT, Do,oocrats of the Senatorial
distric+ comnosed of AShe, Alleghany
ana Watauga counties nave nominated
Mr. Jesse Mcmillan, of Ashe. for the
State Senate.
All accounts agree that Newland is
qetting the best of Blackburn in the
ioint debate in the Eighth district.
Writing of the debate at Jefferson the
Allegheny Star says. x -
Mr. Blackburn leu he oil don onl o". -
for f. he 'i had spoken rs or 80 minutes.
t ~ he .'' would not speak any more
that thai day, picked UP his grip and walk
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16
Political Chat.

When Aycock goes North and West
to tell them about it there will be
something doing. He may not save al
the doubtful States, but his speeches
will have a good effect in the present
campaign and in the years TO come
Charlotte News.
The joint debate between the two
Congressional candidates. Hon. f. Y.
Webb and Mr.. j. +. Newell, in Thu,
county, began at Glen Alpine on Fri
day, and wound up in Morganton OH
Saturday. Although Glen Alpine is
Republican stronghold. the silence Of
the Republicans and the applause of
the Democrats showed how far out
classed Mr.. Newell was, to such an ex-
tent that he failed to consume al
of his rejoinder. Al Connolly Springs
on FRIDAY Mr. WEBB again showed his
superiority in eveyy way. as he did in
Morganton on Saturday Mr.. Newell
speaks very Well but he fell far short
of answering M. Webb's arguments
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16

we'd 77S; number of houses on route
173. To begin November Is: At Lin
colnton, Lincoln county, additional
service, route No 6; length of route
10 $40 miles; area covered 10 square
miles: population served SO; num-
Der of houses on route rs.
The following appointments have
been made in the rural carrier service
in North Carolina: At Buie's, James
A. Townsend. with Alfred Britt as sub
Silas E. Lutz, with Thaddeus NJ.
Lutz as substitute. on route 90. at
w. Lacy Mclean, with Dan
iel Mclean as substitute, on route No.
5; at Robespn, Porter Huffman. with
Hilburn as substitute. on
route No. 1; at Silver City. William
C. league, with Frank Siler as SUBJ
stitute, on route No. 2; at Speights
Bridge, Rufus G.. ID. Beaman, with
John r. Beaman as substitute. on.
route No. 2.
Commission has been sent by the
General to George II. Gar
land as postmaster at Tuskeegee.
On account of rural free delivery
the post office at Lexington, Column
bus county. has been discontinued;
mail to Robson.
The commissions of the following
postmasters have been sent by the
Postmaster General: Elcanir Shop
pard. Dollar (money-order office:
j. Pittman, Odell.
Schedules have been changed on the
rural route from Wallace, Duplin
License to marry has been granted
here to Jacob r. Nelson, of Asheville.
and Hannah Mitchell. of Arden.
I. X. Aiken, of Brevard is at the
National; John Lake, of North Caro-.
lima, is at the Metropolitan.
A large party of excursionists from
Asheville were here Wednesday. They
spent nine hours and returned by the
Norfolk boat The managers were
the Slower brothers. eX-Sheriff r. f.
Lee, J. l.. Page, D. G. holland. w. F.
Kincaid, and j. F. Mcfarland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16
THE LATE MIR. ROD MCRAE.
He Was the Best Type of the True
North CarOIinian.

The Laurinburg Exchange pays
high tribute to the late Mr. Rod Nc
Rae, of that town, who died on Tues
day. Mr.. McRae was widely known
and a large circle of friends will re-
gret to learn of the great loss his
county and State have sustained.
The Exchange says of him:
Mr.. McRae's life and character
was all that mortal man could wish
for; his gentlemanly habits. his
courteous manner, his integrity and
his religious devotion were household
words.
"No man ever enjoyed a fuller de-
gree of public confidence than he. and
no man was ever more sensible of or
appreciated more the respect and
confidence of his business associates
and neighbors. And now that he is
stricken down, in what should have
been the hey-day of vigor, by the
grim destroyer. seems d burden hard
to bear; but the portals of the Higher
life never opened wider than they have
for Rod McRae.
"And is he dead, whose glorious life
Lifts thine on high?
TO live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die.'
mr. McRae was born in this town
ship July 81, 1860, and died or
Bright's disease, at his fathers home.
october IL, 1904. he was therefore
"A years of age. He was educated
at the University of North Carolina
graduating with the class of 81;
entered business with his father.
handling large fertilizer trade until
January /. 1885, when he formed a
partnership with Mr.. A. L. James.
now the president of the First Ma
tlonal Bank under the firm name OF
James & McRae: this firm conducted
q large and successful mercantile
business for seven years. He then or
gained the firm of McRae. John &
McEachln, and upon the dissolution
OF TINS 1lrm, resumed the fertilizer
business until failing health forbade
further active business. He also con-
tinued active management of his farm
which is one of the largest in the
county. as long as his health admitted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16
A Happy Reunion.

Mr. Marvin Carr. Of New York. was
on the Hill Thursday shaking hands
with his many friends. He left in the
afternoon for Occoneechee, his 9th
er's farm. TO attend a reunion of Cen
eral Cars family. For the first time
in ten years every member Of the
family was present on last Friday
After an elaborate dinner, the family
spent the day in talking over the
events since they We're last together.
1t was no doubt a happy gathering
Chapel Hill News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16

cd away. 1t could be plainly seen from
Mr.. Blackburn actions that il was
not the disturbance that caused him
to founder about repeat and fall
down" in his speech, but that it was
because he had run out of seed corn.
Mr.. Blackburn'S effort was nearly a
complete failure. Mr.. Newland arose
and told the people that because Mr..
Blackburn could not speak longer
that he would only take 80 minutes
of their time. He made a splendid
speech full of force and argument,
and the Democrats were well pleased
with his complete victory over Mr..
Blackburn. :"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16

largest city on the a. g.. n. G.. road,
although Goldsboro. kinston and
Morehcad are forging ahead and
growing lapidly. New Bern has ma
tural advantages that no other town
in the State possesses. with the pos
sible exception of Wilmington, and
they are advantages that will be eager
ly sought for and utilized as the coun-
try develops.
At Morehead the fishing season Is
at its height, and the Atlantic Hotel
there is still being kept open to an-
commodate those who wish to enjoy
the sport as we'll as those who are
wise enough to know that this is the
most delightful time of the year at
the seaside. These Indian summer
days there are perfect and there are
daily arrivals of guests. The catches
CT blue nSh are often immense. One
party went out last Sunday and caught
over $50 in a very short time. The
management of the A. & n. G.. road
has put on special weekend tickets
for the accommodation of those wish
ing to enjoy the fishing and has asked
connecting lines to do the same. 1t
is likely that they will comply with
the request.
Spars for the wireless telegraph sta
ton at Cape Lookout have been re-
ceived. and work on that station will
brcln "a soon as the station which
Mr.. Rowland is now erecting at Cape
May has been completed
The people of North Carolina, espe-
cially those living along the line of
the a. & y. c.. VIII learn with pleas
ure that Ex-Governor Thomas j. Jar
Wis has been made a director of the
Rowland improvement Company. II
accepting a place on the board. Gov
ernor Jarvis expresses his faith in
the future of the section through
which the road runs. and SAYS that
he is glad to have part in the work of
its development and upbuilding
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-16

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