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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
A DANGEROUS TOPIC.

The New York Sun prints with long
comment the following:
ITO the Editor of the Sun-Sir: My
husband beat me this morning for in
sisting that there was a book of
'Esdras' in the Bible.
I'm order to save me further blows
from his fist, please tell me something
about 'Esdras.
New York, June 9Th.
"a WIFE"
The Sun in the course of a learned
editorial admits the identity of the
asserts that the query propounded has
been Tor time immemorial so fertile a
field for dispute that it fears for it's
own countenance to make definite re-
ply
The Sun adverts to the fact that re-
ligious discussion as to incidentals has
been the cause of historic and bloody
differences of opinion which put the
modern prize-fight to shame. eau
tious man that he is the editor depre-
Gates hostilities and avoids the respon-
sibilty of Judge. Calling the impulse
THE oGiun theclogicum" he wakes
indignant at the waste of effort and
the splitting of gore. There Is one
remedy and one only for the determi-
ration of Biblical dispute; Consult The
Book itself. Even so reconcile an
authority as the editor of the change
full Sun cannot avail to prevent re-
course to the rolling pin in a family
that falls out on it's theology.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Spirit of the Press.


Presbyterian Standard.
We are glad that Mr.. Bryan captur-
ed the Northern Assembly so COM
pletely And in speaking of Foreign
Missions there is one thing be said
that deserves to live: Il am not yet
convinced that this nation will substi-
tute the sword for the Bible in dealing
with the weaker peoples. And l have
more faith in the power of one mis-
sionary to uplift a nation than in the
power of all the armies of the world
to make one man better"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

The Ryan-Morgan crowd has
eighty million dollars as surplus that
belongs to the policy holders of the
Equitable. If they would distribute
it to policy holders, they would give
some practical evidence of their
boasted interest in the policy holders.
They will hold it to invest in stocks in
which they and other directors are in
still i'm control of the Equitable. AS
Vance would put it; Its the same
old coon with one more ring around
his tall
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

If North Carolina will agree to turn
over its stock in the North Carolina
Railroad to the Southern Railway
AT that crowds figures, the threatened
litigation over State bonds will be call
ed off. The same crowd that started
the South Dakota bond suit is behind
the Special Tax bond proposition. The
same fellows who started the Raleigh
Tribune will put sup the stuff for the
Greensboro sheet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
SENATOR ELLINGTON.

In the death of Senator Ellington.
of Wake, the State loses a patriotic
son who served faithfully in peace and
i'm war He entered the Confederate
army at eighteen years of age. He
had been in harness lighting for his
convictions until sickness forced him
TO leave the Senate Chamber early in
the session i'm January He was just
man, who held tenaciousiy to his con-
victions and fought always in the
open. He was a Democrat "of the
straightest sect" and was well
grounded in its principles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Good Advice to The Governor.

Greenville Reflector.
If the Governor would instruct the
Railroad Commission to demand of all
railroads complete lists of all who are
furnished free transportation the re-
suit would be astonishing-prov
those who ride on free passes did not
surrender their passes to escape pub
.icity. When railroads furnish free
transportation they invariably expect
something in return
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

1t is now believed that the new cleo
trio road, to run from Asheville via
Hendersonville, Chimney Rock, Mill
spring Columbus and Tryon, to Gaff-
ney, $. c., to be called the Appalach-
ian Inter-urban Railway, will be built.
The power house will be located near
Chimney Rock, on Broad river, in
Poly county, and will pass through five
townships in that county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Special Term of Wake Superior Court.

Notice is hereby given that a special
term of Superior Court has been called
by His EXcellency Governor r. b.
Glenn, for Wake county, to begin on
Monday, the 18th day of June, 1905,
and His Honor, Frederick Moore, has
been designated by His Excellency to
preside over said court
l.. II. ADAMS,
Chm. Board County Commissioners.
GIFT f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Afraid Not To Chip In.

-GreensborO Record
A we'll known Republican in the
eastern part of the State remarked last
week that he would not trust Butler
with anything, yet this man has stock
in the new paper; he said he was
afraid not to chip in. It's a beautiful
game they are playing and it will leak
out one of these days that Butler has
the controlling stock in the paper.
Wait and see.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

North Carolina is at the head all
the time. The Dalton Furniture Com
pany, of High Point, has been award
ed the contract to furnish the Federal
government desks and stools for free
rural carriers. The first contract is
for 100000 and the High Point En-
terprise says it is "a steady contract
by the year"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Would be Surprising.

GreenSbOrO Telegram.
The News and Observer conjectures
that the proposed industrial Repub-
lican paper will be used by Marion
Butler to manufacture sentiment in
favor of the payment of the repudiat-
ed bonds of reconstruction times. We
don't know what Mr. Buffers ideas
are but it would be surprising to find
that he doesn't anticipate feathering
his nest in some way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Why did Ex-Sheriff ]. Rowan
Rogers wish a man summoned as a
Juror in the Kilgo-Gattis case to do
something for DR.. Kilgo?" What in
terest had the eX-Sheriff in trying to
influence a juror for DR.. Kilgo? This
matter must be probed to the bottom
and the guilty parties given the ex-
IRENE penaltv of the law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Little Reason to Fear.
Davie Times.

The Durham Herald is of opinion
that Republican newspaper with the
right kind of q man in charge could
give the Democrats of this State some
trouble. SO could Vigorous and up
right Republican party, therefore
there is little reason for fear at this
time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
MORNING TONIC.

"a man endowed with high degree
Of mental power, leading an existence
rich in thought and full of life and
meaning, occupied by worthy and in
teresting objects, bears in himself a
source of the noblest pleasure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

very convenient sum for Morgan and
Ryan to handle. And that's the sort
of man who is to restore confidence
in the Equitable" The conduct of
Hyde was reprehensble and the con-
Morton's was violation of the plain
letter of the law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

In swapping Morton for Bonaparte
as Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Roose-
Welt made a great improvement. Mr..
Bonaparte has not won his position by
giving illegal rebates or being the high
class manager for the. "frenzied fin
ance" interests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

The Greensboro Record is correct in
saying that many of the leaders of the
Republican party in North Carolina do
not wish to make it strong and re-
spectacle" Reason: the very minute
it gets respectable they will be kicked
out of office and power. The putting
of Butler forward by one faction and
of Blackburn by the other faction is
proof enough of the Records state
ment. No considerable number of
good men will follow the lead of
either.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Wasn't it Mr.. Cleveland who let j.
Pierpont Morgan make twenty mil
lion dollars on the private snap of
selling government bonds? Who
doubts that the Morgan and the Ry-
ans will be permitted to make as
much more out of the Equitable?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

The much advertised INDUSTRIAL
daily will be a straight out Republic
can paper, so it is now announced. OF
course. In the South when a political
paper boasts of its independence in
politics it nine times out of ten
breaches Republican politics,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Whenever Morgan wants to make q
big pile of money he conjures with the
name of Cleveland. The Equitable
is so strong, with its eighty million
surplus, that even half way manage
ment will save it, but Cleveland is
never the man to stand between Nor
gan and Ryan and any of their plans
to use the Equitable money for their
big undertaking. That's why they Sc
lected him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

The Greensboro Record and the
Greensboro Telegram have not
"thrown up the sponge" They will
be doing business when the Radical
Special Tax bond daily has gone into
innocuous desuetude. The Greensboro
people will be too wise not to stand
by their independent and manly home
papers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

The owners of the Special Tax bonds
have enough money to keep a Radical
or Industrial daily going at Greensboro
for some time. They might pay for
both.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Nursing Mothers and Malaria.

The Old Standard Groves TasteIess
Chill Tonic drives out malaria and
builds up the system. Sold by all
dealers for q years. Price so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Approves and Encourages It.

NOrfOlk Landmark.
Two cadets who were dismissed
from the United States Naval Acade-
my for hazing have been reinstated by
special act Of Congress. This practice
ally conVicts Congress itself of haZing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

flag and the fortunes of Hoke Smith,
just as, forty-odd years ago we fol-
lowed those of his uncle, General
Hoke, in the valleys of Old Virginia.
Both the Hokes are all right.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Surprise was expressed that Judge
Moore did not stop the whole proceed
ings at once and go into an investiga-
ton of the matter, not only by examin-
ing J. Rowan Rogers on oath, but
likewise examining each of the eigh-
teen special jurymen drawn to try this
case to ascertain if they had been APP
preached, when, and by whom. 1t Is,
of course, important that righteous
Verdict should be rendered in the
case of Gattis VS., Kilgo and Duke, but
for the administration of Justice in
Wake county it is ten times more i'm
portant that there shall be no attempt
to influence men who have been sum-
moned to serve on juries. If ex-
Sheriff Rogers attempted to influence
Mr.. King, it raises the question in
some minds whether an attempt was
not made by others to influence other
jurors.
The matter is one of the highest i'm
portance, and it is understood that
Judge Moore will investigate the mat
Ter, by ndNlnS MI. hlIiS olu h .
Rogers in court on Saturday. We
venture to suggest that Judge Moore
probe that matter to the bottom, and
that he also require all the other eigh-
teen men to appear in this case 10
swear whether any one attempted 30
tamper with him. who, when, and all
the circumstances attendant upon the
attempt If there are men in Wake
county, whether lawyers or law agents,
who will attempt personally or
through others to tamper with
jurors the courts should visit
upon them the severest pen
atty of the laws. If our jurors
are tempered with, then no man is
safe in the possession of his property
his good name, or his life.
1t came out that when a question
was asked of Mr. Byrum by Col. Argo
for the plaintiff: HAS anybody talked
20 you about this case?" Immediately
Mr.. Pou, for defendant said "cause
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Unless the holders of the Special
Tax bonds believe the new industrial
paper at Greensboro will.help them to
realize on their bonds the much ad-
vertised sheet will. die "a bornin'"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
STATE NEWS.

A Minnesota syndicate of timber
men are buying valuable timber lands
near Elizabeth City, says the Econo-
mist. which says: '"Fhey are buying
up nearly all of the available timber
lands in this section but for what
purpose, other than speculation, is not
known. Some are of the belief that
they have some big lumber industry
under eration-probably a
mammoth saw and planning mill in this
city. Beyond the above, however,
they would announce nothing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

When did ever Mr.. Cleveland stand
against the Wall street crowd that
uses government and the money of the
insured for their enrichment?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
And the Only Chance.
Durham Herald.

DUTHdIn FeTdIU.
There might be a chance for a Re-
publican party in North Carolina il the
TWO factions now at war wipe each
other up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Both Hokes All Right.

Sparta, Ga, Ishmaelite.
Had Pope Brown remained in the
race. we should have supported him.
Being out of it, we Shall follow the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Leaving a balance of. IS 9,654.01
LET the interest on. the bonds be
offset by the water rent paid by the
city to the old company and it will be
seen that there is a clear profit OF
S29,-954.01 for the time"
If the owners of the Wake Water
Company (its franchise expires in No
vember, 1906, will sell to the city at
what the plant is really worth, the city
should buy it, The city will not agree
to pay $3.50, 900 for the bonds (part OF
which are said to represent big profits
in excess of the cost of the planD, and
100000 in stock representing nothing
i'm the world except hot-air put in to
give to favorites. But it should buy
the water works at a fair price. II
the Wake Water Company will not sell
at such price, then the city of Raleigh
should begin to getyready to bring wa
ter to the city from Neuse river, where
a supply can be had adequate for all
time.
Greensboro's example is worth
something to Raleigh. 1t should be
studied by the city officials.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
Juror Kings Sensation.

Juror r. N King said that he knew
nothing about the case either way.
That he knew nothing from the pa
pers because he couldn't read, but that
Friday a week ago somebody had told
him what the case was about. In
answer to questions as to what had
been said he stated that he had been
asked to help out I<ilgo if he could.
After being piled with questions Mr..
King finally remembered the name of
the man who had told him that he
wanted him to help Kilgo out" as
Sheriff Rogers
He explained this to mean j. Rowan
Rogers, crier of the Federal court.
The conversation, he declared had
taken place at his farm. He supposed
Mr. Rogers came there on that bust
ness No other business was men,
toned.
Mr.. King was dismissed by consent,
Mr.. T. NJ Byrum was asked by
plaintiffs counsel, Where do you
live?"
Defendant proposed to admit chal-
lenge.
The court held that such a question
was not a challenge for cause and the
Juror was not set aside. The defend
ant excepted. The next moment Col
onel Argo asked whether anybody had
talked to him about the case.
Cause admitted. snapped Mr.. Pou.
stand aside" said Judge Moore.
Col Argo protested that the ques'
ton was not a challenge; that it was
matter the court was entitled to know.
1--WE are ready for an investigation,
said Mr. Pou, but this is not the
time
'"rhen he admits the cause.-The
fact." exclaimed Col Argo.
Commenting upon that incident.
was the following in yesterdays News
and Observer:
1.-The day was marked by one SEN,
sational episode which may cause a
the charge brought by r. n. King,
regular juror, but an illiterate, that
he had been approached at his farm
after he had been summoned, by
]. Rowan Rogers, who had told nm
something about the case, and ac-
cording to the jurors statement, told
him "to help out Kilgo,' If he could.
1.-The juror was promptly stood aside
and when he had discharged all the
rest of the regular jurors summoned
who had not been accepted for duty
Judge Moore particularly stated that
he desired this juror to remain. NO
action. as far as is known, had been
taken by the judge last night.
eff what the juror says is true.
there has been committed an act.
which is said to be more serious than
contempt of court, which it would
clearly amount to. There will doubt
less be an investigation. which the
seriousness of the charge demands.
The ignorance of the juror, who adj
mitted that he could not read and
had never before heard of the case.
of course renders suspension OF
judgment necessary until what he says
can be sifted and thoroughly investi-
gated
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Judge Shaw at Mecklenburg court,
when negro boys were arraigned for
larceny, permitted their parents TO
give them a good whipping under the
supervision of the police. That is a
method of punishment that ought to
be adopted more generally.
Rev. C. A. c. Thomas. of Edenton,
declines the call to the pastorate OF
the Suffolk, Va, Baptist church.
North Carolina needs him and it is
good news that he will stay.
The Buffalo Single Mills at Eliza
beth City, burned on Saturday, puts
one hundred men out of employment.
The company had 100000 insurance.
The High Point Enterprise says
that there is a movement on foot to
establish a $4,000 cotton mill at that
live town.
Edenton has new lawyer in Mr..
Harry McMullen, who graduated at
the University with the degree of LII.
3.
The Asheboro Wheelbarrow Compa-
ny has made application to amend its
charter and extend its franchise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14
CITY OWNERSHIP PAYS.

Greensboro is nearly as large as Raj
eigh, though it claims to be larger
The progressive people of that city
had wisdom enough four years ago to
quit the Anticipated and expensive bust
ness of letting private interests make
money on the necessity of supplying
water and purchased the water sys-
tenn. How has it worked? From a
statement published by the water COM
mission of Greensboro, composed OF
w. T. Sergeant, B. II. MerrimOn and
E. P. Wharton. this extract is taken;
''The water works We're bought by
the city in September, 1901.
Purchase price. ........$ 100000
improvements made ...i. 55,0OO.OO
Total $3.50, 600. 90
This represents a bond issue OF
$4,000; interest Oh this amount an
nually is $500.
when the city purchased the water
plant in September, 1901, it was pay
ing to the old company $35 for each
fire hydrant. There were something
over 1870 hydrants. The price of these
hydrants with the water paid for by
the different departments of the city,
ran the sum up TO $4,000 per annum.
Since the city purchased the plant IL
has added 46 hydrants, which would
have increased this sum $1,61O AS
will be seen, the sum saved from wa
ter used by the city more than pays
the interest on the bonds, which have
been sold in the purchase and lm-
proVement of the plant.
Furthermore, when the city took
charge of the plant the pressure was
from 80 to 40 pounds. The pressure
is now 20 pounds. The water was
unfiltered. 1t is now filtered and Is
good, clear water, the State Board or
Health pronouncing it excellent water
for drinking purposes.
The water and Light Commission
commenced operating the plant in Sep
ter, 1901.
From September, 1901, to
April /, 1903-one year
and seven months, the
gross receipts were. $21,04 SIS
Operating expenses. ........ 1O,1O5.S1
From April 1, 1903, to April
/, 1904, gross receipts. -. 81 3, 234.4 40
Operating expenses. ........ 5,S65.4s
From April 1, 1904, to April
l, 1905, gross receipts. $2O, 694.O4
Operating expenses (includ
ing filter planO ....... 9,O4S.72
Amount expended in perma-
nent improvements and
extraordinary expenses. $19, 1851 .
April l, cash i'm
hands of treas
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

In tire and one-half years
the water works have
earned the net profit of. .$29, 1854. VI
The interest on the bonds
for the time would be. -. 100000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-14

Amount expended in perma-
nent improvements and
extraordinary expenses. SIS, 325.lo
April l, cash i'm
hands of treas
urer $5,299.00
Water rents due. 5,399.S6 O,62S.S6
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-03-30
| TIME TABLE
BRIO Grande Railroad.

On and after Sept. 18th. regular
|ains over the Rio Grande Railroad
Hili leave as follows:
leave Brownsville daily 9 a. m.
Agrive Point Isabel lO.l5a. IN.
|eave Point Isabel 3p. m.
Lrrive Brownsville AIS p. IN.
AUG. CELAYA,
Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-03-30
Notice of City Election

BY virtue of the laws of the state
of Texas, in such cases made and
provided, and in accordance with
an ordinance Of the city council OF
the city of Brownsville, Texas,
made at its regular session, Monday
evening, March thirteenth C3),
A. ID. 1905, ordering and providing
for a general city election. to be
held in and for the said city OF
Brownsville, county of Cameron,
and state of Texas, notice is hereby
given that a general city election
for the said city of Brownsville will
be held on the first Cd Tuesday in
April A. ID. 1905. it being the
fourth Cd day of said month, for
the purpose of electing the follow
ing officers Of and for the said city
of Brownsville, towit:-
Mayor. to fiji unexpired term;
One I'd Alderman for the First
I'd Ward.
One Cd Alderman for the Sec
ond Cd Ward
One Cd Alderman for the Third
Sd Ward
One ID Alderman for the Fourth
Cd Ward.
The election 10 be held and
conducted, in all things, as requir-
cd by law, and the following nam
cd persons and places, respectively.
are hereby designated as the pre-
siding officers, and polling places.
for each of said respective wards,
towit:
First Ward-At the house Of
Joaquin Treviio. on St. Charles
street, presiding officer. Louis
Kowalski.
Second Ward-In a building at
corner of Elizabeth and Tenth
streets. opposite Post Office build
ing presiding officer Charles Lind
sey.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-03-30

Third Ward-The City Hall of
the city of Brownsville; presiding
officer, II. Reyes.
Fourth Ward-In a building at
corner of Jefferson and Fifteenth
streets; presiding officer, George
Champion.
BY order of the City council Of
the city of Brownsville.
JAS. A. BROWNE,
Attest: Mayor Protein.
+. CHAMPION, Secretary.
Brownsville, Texas, March 18th,
A. d. 1905.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-03-30
ST. l.. B. & NJ. R. R.
A PASSENGER TRAM.

n fAcolN1hk NAN
No. ! leaves Brownsville every
NAV except Sunday at $40 a. m.
No. 2 arrives in Brownsville
Ievery day except Sunday at 4:4S
ID. IN.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
No. IL leaves Brownsville every
day, at 500 a. m.
No. II Arrives in Brownsville
every day, at AIS p. m.
Nos. and 2 pass each other at
Katherine at 1888 p. m.
HARLINGEN BRANCH.
No. p leaves Fordyce at GAS
a. m. arrives Harlingen $50 a. m;
Iarrives at Brownsville at 1920 a.
M. daily except Sunday, connect
ing with trains north at Harrington.
No. n leaves Brownsville at lis
p. IN. arrives Harrington, $50; p.
m. and Fordyce, 700 p. m. every
day except Sunday, connecting
with trains south AZ Harrington.
JEFF n. MILLER,
Vice-pres. and Gen. Man.