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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Why Not Macon and Vance?

Statuary Hall at Washington has a
vacant niche for North Carolina. 1t
is waiting to be filled by two represen-
tative North Carolinians. We have
written of this memorial hall of great
men, many times, and have
mentioned that the men selected for
the honor by Col. w. l.. Saunders, who
was probably more familiar with the
illustrious names in North Carolina
history than in the State, were John
Harvsey, the pioneer and leader of the
Revolution, and Edward Moseley, the
great tribune of the people in Colonial
days
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Exorbitant Foreign Charges.

HertfOrd Herald.
The Laugf1inghouse bill to reduce
passenger rates on the railroads was
promptly killed dnon it's arrival in the
Senate. A freight rate bill would have
interested us far more than any pas
senger bill that could have been intro
duced. Not all of us are seriously 2f-
fected by high passenger rates. but the
exorbitant freight charges we have to
submit to ought to bring us to our
feet in a howl Of protest. The rates
to our inland points in North Carolina
are out of all reason. and more than
anything else oppose a barrier to the
DEVELOPMENT of our towns. We have
been feeced until we tremble and turn
faint at sight of a freight bill. and
the much-needed relief is as yet no.
where in sight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
City Ownership Wise.
Greensboro Telegram.

NIIGbIIoUUIU TUE tttIIs
Raleigh is agitating the question of
city ownership of waterworks. We
thought the question had been pretty
well settled that it is best for a city to
own such public utilities as street
lighting and water supply. Our OBJ
servation is that the majority of cities
do own them and that they are con-
Quoted with much success. We know
that Greensboro's experience has been
satisfactory i'm this respect. Some
years ago the city purchased from the
water company here it's entire plant
and it has been a source of profit ever
since. BY all means own your water
supply. If corporation can make a
profit out of it the city can also and
save that much to the taxpayers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Will Enthusiastically Endorse Their
Work.
Shelby Star.

Shelby Star.
The Legislature enacted much good
legislation and refrained from passing
a large number of foolish and vicious
bills, and the people will heartily and
enthusiastically endorse it's work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MAN MAN
age branch office for large manu-
facturer Salary starts $500 per
year and extra commissions. Appli-
cant. must have good reference and
$1,000 cash capital secure. Exper-
fence unnecessary. Address Mfr,
70S Chamber Commerce, Detroit
Mich.
I. Sundays.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Should Make Room For Insane.

Winston sentinel
The extra appropriation for the in
sane should be expended in the effort
to enlarge the space for the inmates in
these hospitals rather than fro the
erection of costly buildings, and we are
sure that those who are to spend the
money realize this fact.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Colds Lead to Pneumonia

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy removes
the cause Call for the full name and
look for signature of E. w. Grove. Csc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
DIR. osLER AND HISTORY.

To the Editor:-It is almost an in
suit to the intelligence of DR.. Osler to
oppose he was in earnest in stating
hat after 40 men are worth but little
nd after go worth nothing. The
posite.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
State of North Carolina,

Raleigh, March Z, 1905.
/, James r. Young. Insurance Com
missioner, do hereby certify that the
above is a true and correct abstract
of the statement Of the Georgia Home
Insurance Company, UT Columbus Ca.
filed with this department, showing
the condition of said company on the
31st day of December. 1894.
Witness my hand and official seal
the day and date above written.
JAMES r. YOUNG.
Insurance Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Cacsar.

Was ~ years old when he took
barge of the province of Gaul. The
lext nine years were years CT inces-
ant activity and unremitting labor.
lie proved himself the greatest war
rior of his time. the best writer of
history, an able administrator of pub
ic business and a reformer of the cal
,ndar. All this after AZ.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
al Dangerous Practise.

Durham Herald.
We believe it wrong for the Govern
or or anybody else to turn a criminal
loose with the understanding that he
leave the community or State. The
trouble is that those who do this do
not stop to think what it means.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Creditable To Patriotism.
Record

chatham RECORD
The appropriations made by the
Legislature are larger than those made
by any previous Legislature. and yet
strange to say they were made by a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
MORNING TONIC.
(CoIton-l

True contentment depends not on
what we have A tub was large
enough for Diogenes, but world was
100 small for Alexander.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

keep out of Jail the bucket shops had
better suspend operations until they
find out for certain whether or not
the law is unconstitutional.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
VIII Enthusiastically Endorse Their
Work.
Shelby Star.

Shelby star.
The Legislature enacted much good
legislation and refrained from pass
ing a large number of foolish and vic
ious bills, and the people will heart
lily and enthusiastically endorse its
work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

lie proved nlmSelE the greatest war
rior of his time. the best writer of
history, an able administrator of pub
ic business and a reformer of the cal
sndar. All this after AZ.
Cromwell.
Macaulay calls Cromwell the great
est Englishman. Up to 43 he was a
allure and had never set a squadron
n the field nor the divisions of a bat
tie knew" He proved himself invinci-
BILE on the field of battle, grasped
supreme power and was the ablest adj
ninistrator of public affairs England
has ever known. England had more
weight and was more feared and re-
;pected abroad than ever before or
since. All this after ~.
Marlborough.
Was Sd years old when he gained
he great victory of Blenheim. For
the next II years he continued to win
victories in the field with his troops
md in council by his diplomacy. All
this after he was 81 and some of it
lfter GA.
Washington.
Crossing the Atlantic we find Wash
ngton at 43 taking command of the
Continental Army. and for seven long
md weary years showing no lack of
vigor, courage or the highest grade Of
manhood.
Franklin.
Was as years old when he establish
I'd the identity of electricity and
lightning and 20 years old when he
vent as ambassador of the American
colonies to France. For the next six
years he associated on at least equal
erms with the most witty. polished
md learned court of Europe.
Grant.
Was 40 years old when he captured
Forts Henry and Donelson and began
the series of victories which ended at
Appomattox.
Lee and Lincoln.
Were both born in 1909. Lincoll
was So when he first took the oath as
President. Lee was SO whem he took
charge of the Confederate Army be-
fore Richmond What they accomD-
lished was done after they had passed
DR.. Osler's limit of the age of useful
ness.
Per Contra.
History teaches us that individuals
who achieve marked success before 40
generally lose their equipoise and end
in failure.
Alexander the Great.
Had conquered the then known
world before so. He cried for more
worlds to conquer, killed his best
friend in a drunken debauch and
shuffied off this mortal coil in delirium
tremens.
Charles 18th of Sweden.
Achieved great military success be-
fore 80. He lost his heart and threw
both himself and the fortunes of his
country away in the ill-advised cam
paign ending in the disastrous battle
of Pultowa.
Napoleon.
Perhaps the most highly gifted
mortal who ever walked the earth
achieved brilliant success before 80
His success continued until he lost
his balance, believed himself a chosel
| instrument of deity to establish un-
versal empire. He buried his legious
and his fortunes in the mercilesS
SHOWS of Russian winter
Byron
Is calle by Taine the most profound
and brilliant intellect which has ever
appeared in Englnsh literature. He
won very brilliant success while yet q
boy English BardS and Scotch Re-
viewers" came out when he was only
lis He was feted careSsed and fiat
tered by English society until he lost
his euuipoise, INDUCED i'm gross ex-
cesses, became a social outcast and
died a voluntary and. broken-hearted
exile at Missolonghi.
Madison, N. c.. March IL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

Is 1t a burn? Use DR.. Thomas
Electric OIL. A cut? Use DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. At your druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Statement.
NATIONAL. SURETY COMPANY or
NEW YORK.

Condition December 31st, 1904, as
Shown by Statement Filed.
Amount of capital paid up in cash,
$500, 10000.
Amount of ledger assets December
31st of previous year, $1,706. 1868.
mcome-from policy-holders, 81.
O25,373.11; miscellaneous, $65,727.1S;
total 1901, 100.29.
Burglary, $34,1S119.
Fidelity and surety, $991,191,82.
Disbursements-to policy holders,
$2S742176; miscellaneous, $61S,-
51432; total $905,936.0S.
Burglary, $506.60.
Fidelity and Surety, $2S6,915.16.
Premiums Written or Renewed During
the Year.
Burglary, $69,07726,
Fidelity, SOL, 99S.94; surety, $5S4.-
1924.
Premiums i'm Force at End of Year.
Burglary, S54.098.45.
Fidelity, $525, 509.59; surety, $685.
412.01.
Book value of real es-
tate Cess amount
of encumbrances) ...$ 152,2O8.55
Mortgage loans on real
estate 49,. 4,3SS,b5
Loans secured by stocks,
bonds and other Sc
curity !. $500. 100000
Book value of bonds and
stocks 4,lo4, Adv
Interest due and accrued 6,935.05
Cash in Home Office and
deposited in banks -. 484,712.95
Premiums unpaid ). $500. 187,712.95
Bills receivable 4,G80.05
in in statement s2.251.6o
Total .sso97so5.8o
Less assets, not adj
mitted l4b,bby,1t
Total assets admitted. $1,95O,536.13
Liabilities.
Unpaid policy claims. ..s 159,8o1.77
Unearned premiums $3.50. 574,007.52
Commission, brokerage
and other charges due 26,7T9.12
Contingent reserve . 250,000.00
Trust funds, etc.t -. $500. 122.053.0G
All other liabilities as de-
tailed in statement -. 7,932.29
Total liabilities as to
policy-holders ..$1,140,623.7
Capital paid up in cash.. 500,000.00
Surplus beyond all liabil-
tues 5OV'5lz.o
Total liabilities i. .$1,95O.586.13
BUSINESS III NOftn NtafOIINa IN 4OU4s
Burglary-premium received, $50:
losses paid, 0; losses incurred. 0.
Fidelity surety-premiums paid,
Sc, 3O9.73; losses paid, $2,739.83; losses
incurred, S7,364.83.
Totals-premiums received, So
1913; losses paid, $2,739.88;s losses
incurred, $7,364.S3.
President--Wm. Il. Joyce.
ecretary-Samuel II. Shriver.
Home Office, 346 Broadway, New
York City.
General Agent for Service, Victor III.
Boyden Raleigh, n. @.
Business Manager for North Caro-
lima, Managed from Home Office.
State of North Carolina,
Insurance Department.
Raleigh. March 8, 1905.
I. James K. Young, Insurance Com
missioner, do hereby certify that the
above is a true and correct abstract
Of the statement of the National Sur
ETY. Company, of New York, filed with
this department. showing the condi-
ton OF said company on the 31st day
of December, 1904.
Witness my hand and official scar
the day ana date above written
JAMES r.. YOUNG,
Insurance Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

Burdock Blood Bitters cures II
promptly, permanently. Regulates
and tones the stomach,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

Coughs and colds. down to the very
borderland of Consumption. yield to
the soothing. healing influences OF DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Spirit of the Press
A MOST WHOLESOME Law.
Rocky Mount Echo.

Rocky Mount Echo.
The best and wisest and most whole
some law paced upon our statute
books by the assembly which adjourn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Statement
GEORGIA HOME INSURANCE COM
PANY OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA.

Condition December s1st, 1904, as
Shown by Statement Filed.
Capital paid UP in cash. $300,000.0O.
Amount Ledger Assets Dec. 31st
previous year, 1852, $500.
lncome-From Policy-holders, $685.
1904; Miscellaneous, $246,206.lOi
Total, $672,517.04.
Disbursements-To Policy-holders.
$399,616.35; Miscellaneous, $780,
1915; Total, $591,7S41O.
Fire Rislks-W Written or renewed
during year, $42,714,312.00; In force,
$41,034,609
Assets.
Book Value of Real Es-
tate (less amount of en-
cumbrances) IS 132,425.OO
Mortgage Loans on Real
Loans on other than first
Loans on stocks, Bonds
and other Collaterals. 31,075.OO
Book Value of Bonds and
Cash in Home offce and
deposited in Banks 4. 144,S14S6
Agents balances, repre-
senting business writ
ten subsequent to Oc-
tober l. 1904. .... 71,27O.34
Agents balances, repre-
senting business writ
1904 10000
All other Assets, detailed
in statement =. 4,489.29
Total J. .s1.o48.868.aa
ted 47O1.72
Total admitted Assets. s1,03s,66S.21
Liabilities.
Losses and claims I'M.
paid j.. ..S 34,594,lI
Unearned Premiums 49,. 331.753.96
All other Liabilities as
detailed in statement. 1S7,2S1.SS
Total Liabilities as to
Policy-holders ..S 5O3,63O.56
Capital paid up in cash, 30000O.00
Surplus as regards Poll
icy-holders. :. =, rs 2S5,O3965
Total Liabilities. ..$1,Oss,668.21
Business i'm North Carolina i'm 1904.
Fire Risks written, 323,5O9.0O;
Premiums received, $19,141.00.
Losses incurred-Fire, $10,965.0O;
Paid, $14,566.00.
Losses now unpaid, $11.00.
observation-disclosures Browne.
Secretary-Wm G. Coart.
Home Offce-1046 Broad Street,
Columbus, Ga.
General Agent for service--Insur-
ance Commissioner. Raleigh. N. G.
Business Manager for North Caro-
lina-J. M. Young, Richmond, va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

Onely one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
In any part Of the body: Doan's Oint-
ment. AT any drug store. SO cent?.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Should Make Room for Insane
winston sentinel.

The extra appropriation for the IN
sane should be expended In the effort
TO enlarge the space for the inmates
in these hospitals rather than for the
erection of costly buildings and we are
sure that thoes who are to spend the
money realize this fact.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
The Only safe Thing TO /

Durham Herald, 81
In order to be on the safe side and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Charles 18th of sweden.

Achieved great military success be-
fore 80. He lost his heart and threw
both himself and the fortunes of his
country away in the ill-advised CAM
paign ending in the disastrous battle
of Pultowa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Alexander the Great.

Had conquered the then known
world before 80. He cried for more
worlds to conquer, killed his best
friend in a drunken debauch and
shuffled off this mortal coil in delirium
tremenS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

Were both born in 1909 Lincoll
was 50 when he first took the oath as
President. Lee was SO whent he took
charge of the Confederate Army be-
fore Richmond What they accomD-
ished was done after they had passed
Dr. Osler's limit of the age of useful
ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
PERMANENT EXHIBIT.
Plan Suggested for Installation of Dis
 play of Districts Products.

One of the most important matters to be discussed at the next meeting of the Commercial club, to be held January 12. will be the installation of an exhibit of the resources of the Birmingham dis trict
 The plan has been talked of by many members of the club already and seems to strike a popular chord. The idea is to make the exhibit permanent affair and have the display located in the Com mercial club rooms.
 The suggestion of Secretary Joseph B. Babb Is to establish the exhibit on the fourth floor of the clubs new quarters. the Thomas building. and keep 1t open at all times for the inspection of vis- itors and the public in general. In ad- dition to having displays of natural pro- ducts such as coal, iron and lumber, the different manufacturers will be called upon to select a display to represent their business and judging from the responses that have been made in cities of minor importance, a creditable display 1t is pointed out. ought to be arranged by the Commercial club.
 Tn the Chamber of Commerce rooms at Chattanooga, there Is a fine display of this description, representing almost every article manufactured in and around that city and it is said to be a great advertisement for the town, as thous- ands of visitors are shown the exhibit, which Is always open to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
Birmingham'S Representative Tells What Congress is Doing
RAILWAY RATE LEGISLATION
Railroad Commission Bill Will Likely Pass-lnsurance Frauds Will Be Tackled-No Public Build
 ing Bill This Session.

Oscar ". Underwood, the representa- tive in Congress from this district, re- turned to Birmingham yesterday from Washington. He will pass the Christmas holidays at home and among the con- stituents who have kept him in Congress for five terms of two years each.
 h talking yesterday of the congress sional outlook Mr. Underwood said:
 "The railway rate question is perhaps the paramount question demanding leg islation in Congress. I am satisfied that a bill on that subject will be enacted into law soon, and probably at this session of Congress It is probable that what is now known as the railroad commission bill will be reported to the House. It is favored by the President When report ed 1t will be known as the Hepburn bill. I think 1t will easily pass the House. Sentiment in the Senate is growing in believe the bill will, after debate, be passed by the Senate.
 Though the railway rate or regulation question has been the first to receive the attention of Congress, the subject that has aroused most interest is the investi- gation of insurance companies and legis- laton requisite to prevent abuses in the future. The Supreme court of the United States has in two notable cases decided that insurance is not an interstate busi- ness This being the case, it is proposed to reach the offenders by enacting a code of laws for all the territories and the Dis trlct of Columbia governing insurance companies. Congress can do this. These laws would require publicity on all trans actions and methods of insurance compa- nies operating in the District Of Colum- bia or the territories
 How would the laws reach companies doing business in the states?"
 "Only indirectly It Is presumed that every company doing a legitimate business would go into the District of Columbia or the territories. If they failed to do so, it would be a tacit confession on their part that they were crooked. In case this suggestion Is adopted, the new insurance bill will be referred to the Dis trict of Columbia committee of the House.
 "Regarding local matters, 1 have intro- duced bills providing for enlarged facili" ties for the federal building in Birming- ham and for federal building at Besse- mer. Speaker Cannon has made 1t known that no public building bill will be con sdered at this session of Congress. For the reason it Is likely that neither or these bill will pass before the long ses- sion ends. I shall, however, continue to press them whenever there is an oppor- tunity to do so The public building bill will be taken up at the short session. At that time both the measures l have referred to will, 1 hope, be passed
 Ut is given out also by the speaker that there will be no rivers and harbors bill at this session, as there Is 8 deficit in the treasury and the speaker is inclin- ed to adopt a policy of retrenchment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
ONE KILLED AND SEVEN
 INJURED IN COLLISIONS.
ADDITIONAL CLERKS ARE
 HANDLING HOLIDAY MAIL

additional hour for deliveries on that day.
 The carriers department will be open from 9:30 until II 80 o'clock in the morn- ing. In order to further accommodate the public there will be one delivery in the residence section and two deliveries in the business section of the city on Christ mas day. All deliveries will be in the forenoon. The public is urged to call at the postoffice Sunday morning for any mail that they expect to be delivered to them Monday, as the carriers will not be able to handle all the matter on their routes on the one delivery scheduled for Christmas. A big portion of the Christ mas mail will be in the office Sunday and if the public will call for 1t the delivery Monday will be lighter and all
 the matter can probably be handled.
 Otherwise a great many people may not get their mail until Tuesday. The holiday
 rush Is already being felt at the post office and all the regular clerks are work ing overtime. The indications are that the mail matter handled this year will be much greater than for several years past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
OSCAR w. UNDERWOOD
 IS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

The arrangements for handling the hol- iday mail at the Birmingham postoffice are now complete Additional clerks have been put on duty this week. Seven extra men went to work yesterday in the reg istry department, where the holiday bus mess will be especially large, and prepa- rations have been made to handle all mail matter with dispatch.
 Postmaster J. R. Carter issued orders yesterday morning regarding mail service the remainder of the week and on Christ mas day. The registry window will be open every night this week until clock and will be opTed at o'clock in the morning.
 The money order department will not be open Sunday or Monday. On Christmas day the general delivery and stamp win dows will be open from to Il o'clock a. m., and the registry window will also remain open until Il o'clock
 On account of Sunday being Christmas eve and many packages will be at the office for delivery, the Postmaster has ordered that the office be kept open an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
TIME IS EXTENDED.
Village Creek Sewer Work to Be Com
 pIeted April i.

The contractors who have the construc- ton of the Village creek sewer in charge have been granted an extension of time to April to finish the work.
 A few weeks ago the contractors applied to the Jefferson county sanitary com mission for an extension of the specified contract time and the matter was taken under advisement. A reply was given the contractors that the commission would be willing to extend the time, provided the bondsmen would agree to 1t. Several reasons were given for the extension which have met with the approval of the commission. It has been stated by the contractors that they would have the sewer finished by April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
The Rev. C. D. Brooks.

The Rev. c. D. Brooks, member of the North Alabama conference of the Meth odist church, south. and pastor of the Methodist church at Wilsonville, Ala, died yesterday morning at 9.30 o'clock from pneumonia at Wilsonvlle. MT. Brooks was a young minister of much prom- hence and his death brings sorrow to a wide circle of friends who knew and loved him He was married in Birmingh ham. his wife being Miss McGehee. Her mother and two sisters Mrs. Douthel and Miss Al1iene McGehee, live on the South High lands. Another sister, Mrs. L. C. Brans- comb. lives in Talladega, and a brother. A. M. McGehee, is a prominent citizen of Tuscaloosa. MT. Brooks family reside in Mobile, where his remains will be buried today.