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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-17
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Then it meant endless work for months the needles
flashed in the busy housewives hands, gift then
was almost invariably handmade
Preparations for Christmas in antebelum days gener-
ally began early In September, when milady paid her
semiannual visit to the city town and there
laid In her supplies. Groceries purchased by the
wholesale staples for the field hands and all the deli
the market afforded for the great house and the
horde of guests who to invade it.
visit to the dry goods stores resulted in the
chase cloths cottons fannes and silks by the bolts
OF course materials for fancy work purchased in
large quantities. for every southernborn spent
her spare at work Of this sort Arriving home
the fall campaign mapped out Every plantation
boosted of half dozen and girls among
the slaves who designated themselves by the proud
titles of seamsters" Each day the "seamsters" would
come to the set apart in the house for
ing and the watchful eye Of the mistress Of the
house sew up of the garments she herself had
cut out dresses for smallest baby the plantation
as well those for the little pckaninnies hafgrown
girls young and old women alike made and laid
away for Christmas Bright prints gayy checkered cali
Goes and domestcs the materials generally
poyed as the negro had eye for color Garments
for the women complete those for and boys were
next taken up so that Christmas morning each
who came to the house could be assured Of returning
TO his quarter with arms laden with good clothing
including everything from pair Of shoes that cried 10
his heart delight to a cap, hat, as his
fancy elected This sewing circle generally extended
It's operations over period of two months but the work
was invariably gotten OF the say before December
l. for the weeks just prior to Christmas were busy
ones and had with the mysteries Of the wesocked
pantry.
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sled And the children are right For after all is it not
a festival that we grownups participate in with the en-
thusiasm of the little folks?
Long since the shops have been stocked to their capa
CITY with TOYS and the myriad of gewgaws that go TO
attract the attention of the millions of shoppers VINO
throng the streets, all bent upon common mission
the making ready for Christmas visit TO the large
cities small towns well to the little country stores
all bespeak the with which preparations for Christ
be accomplished nowadays, as compared WIN
those of so years ago.
II might be well to pause awhile in this moneymad
age of commerciasm when the pursuit of the dollar is
paraLount to all else and back half century OF SO
and recall Christmas as it celebrated In the fair
Southland before the To those who knew the south
before its broad green fields crimsoned with the
life blood of invader and defender Christmas then was
festival long to be remembered the climax of patient
and arduous preparation the cultninaton of months
Of panstaking care yet withal labor of love Those
were days OF neverceasing joy which fairly bTeathed
the spirit Of Peace on EARTH good will to men"
christmas gift mistss! Christmas gin marster!"
the wards the slave holding planters gathered about
great house" front porch Christmas morning was
a greeting none could forget who behed the upturned
and eager black faces of the plantation help as they
came forward to receive the traditional gift.
Good old days, say? Days that gone, but the
memories of which are as green fresh hearts
to-day as the holly and mistleoe engaged in twin
ing into wreaths for the Christmas OF to-day.
Christmas Before the War had the same significance
the children the south IL has for those of to-
day but how much more meant to the mistresses Of
those plantations where hundred or more slaves had
20 be remembered than 1t does to the grand danes Of
today who have but to enter their carriages visit the
nearest shop there purchase whatever their fancy
night dictate To-day it is little else than OF many
shopping tours so dear the hearts Of all wonankind.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-17

ropes of Christmas green's and everywhere the CHRIST
mas sprit prevails In the great open halls so he
roc in proportion as permit of fourinhand being
therein turned is set the huge Christmas tree fairly
grooming beneath its burden of presents for here dis
played are gifts each member Of the household guests
and house alike The trees of those days how
ever we're Illuminated by myrads Of varcolored tallow
dps since electric lights far in the dim. dim
future as many the other predictions Of that wonder
full old prophecies. Mother Shipton
Promptly at six O'Clock Christmas the peace
and quiet of the great hall disturbed by the men
servants Of the they staggered in beneath the
burden of the yule log reality the massive trunk OF
well-seasoned hickory. This set upon The carefully
polished androns and served back log for the
cheerful fire of Christmas and Christmas day Sup
per over members Of the household gathered around
Chesnuts and popcorn brought forth the evening
was spent in roasting chesnuts popping and spin
ming Christmas yarns for the little folks, who lowered
near AS the grandfather clock chimed out the hour
OF nine hush would fall upon the family group and
every ear was strained 10 catch the plantiye melody
that foated In from without TIE Christmas serenaders
had arrived The Of the plantation, grouped
about the front porch to the accompaniment Of banjo
would sing the old plantation melodies until Invited into
the kitchen where liberal potatons OF "a little drap TO
warm them up" served and each was asked to drink
TO the health Of ole isss ole the little folks and
the household guests This closed the ceremonies for
Christmas eve Candles passed around and warm
beds sought there to dream OF Santa Claus and the
morrow and what vas found in the score Of stock
ings left hanging about the great open hrepmce.
Christmas morning breaks clear and cold The house
hold bess itself early awakened BY the entrance or the
house servants. who rush from room to room calling
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masters plate placed The piece de resistance suck
ling pig, roasted whole, glowing req apple grpped
tightly between it's gstenng teeth In the center OF the
table burned the stately candles surrounded by banF
Of holly cleaning with its scarlet berries on the side
tables stood the bowl Of wassai the big pitchers OF port
and cider plates of nuts and fruits and sweets and plat
ters Christmas caes OF every description not forget
ting the ue dough those plain but well spced thin cook
les made the ancient cakes in the form OF q
human body, with Sits for the and mouth and cur
rants for the eyes Other evidences that the roasting
be continued throughout the day contaneh
in the two large baskets either side Of the open fire.
place filled win chestnus, the other with apples
these to be roasted at will on the glowing Goals while
in the the irons with which 70 null the port
and cider
custom Of beauty was one rarely revived nowadays
While the afternoon festivities AT their height and
the hotmued beverages passed around, toasts
freely given The guest Of honor with glass alot
would open the front han door and from the shelter OF
the piazza he toasted the fields and orchards that the
host might be assured of successful summer and rich
harvest Returning to the hail. wepitched voice would
burst forth into that delightful old carol:
God rest YOU merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dsmay
For Jesus Christ Saviour
Was born upon this day.
This carol usually closed the afternoons diversions
Chambers were sought and sesas snatchod that eyes
might be bright for the browning event OF the day, the
Christmas ball!
The huge hallway was cleared its furniture and the
gstening floor waxed until it's surface shone like mir
ror The hddlers up their position In the corner OF
the room az carriages TO drive laden with the
Young folk from the countryside for miles around.
Round dances square dances reels and quadriies
followed in quick order until the faint sreass OF dawn
lined the horizon; then the Virginia reel, In which,
old and young participated, and the Christmas day had
faded into the past round Of gayees are crowded in
to the week. each replica OF the that went before
Feastlng Incorporating goes on unabaed until New
Years day ushered in then guests depart and
once more the household takes up IT'S routine.
Where there IS general observance OF the Christmas
holiday there you are sure find ChriGmas spirit and
consequence general goodfeowship For while the
day has developed into purely occasion for the dev
cry OF gifts of more less cost good feeling prevails
because OF these gifts and a consequence enemies
are often made friends.
Not only n this true In America but II is true In every
country where celebrations of the held Even
police annals point that fact for then crimes at
minimum.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-17
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The succeeding days We're ones of
never ceasing delight to the housewife
and her corps of well-trained cooks and
helpers Cakes by the dozen were
mixed, baked and set away; cakes the
recipes for which are priceless to-day;
pastry OF every description, and invari-
ably these were made in sufficient guam
titles to carry the family and their
score OF guests through the holiday
season, for Christmas always extended
over the New Years day. With prep
arations for Christmas complete the
house is set in order for its influx Of
guests The choicest linen, spiced and
snowy in its cleanliness, is brought forth
from the great linen presses, and all
the spare beds in the house made up.
Then follows the decoration. In each
room, living-rooms as we'll as bed cham
bers, blazing logs crackle upon the
hearth: windows are festooned with
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which
the
Christmas them This is the
their stockings there find
ardeny When the arrived
gifts which the mistress helpers had
which
months
turkeys roasted
things housewife of could conee
tho
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-17

Its approach heralded by the thou
sand and symbols that from babyhood we have
learned love associate with the festival of the
nativity of Christ This festival is joyously celebrated
in every country the globe where the enlghtening
rays of Christianity and civilization have penetrated
Children tell that Christmas is in the airthat 1t
does not require glance at the almanac hanging upon
the wall to apprise them of the approach of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-12-17

little gifts with loved last but not
jolly Krnge and his reindeer
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-09-24
818 $23,o87,o3o

Reports for 1897 1898, 1899, 1900 do not show amounts VIII
which business commenced. :,
It will be observed that under the first two years of Fusion-Rep%IJ
lcan administration there we're 3o3 corporations chartered, caP~
lied at SIS, 994y350.iE So great was the impetus given to bqsI To-
when safety Was guaranteed and confidence restored by the eIoc~n
of the Democratic Legislature of 1899 that the corporation 1n n31 N
of the State almost doubled in number and more than doubleu i
capitalization. The record for 1897 and 1898, and for 1899 I%i
1900 shows that there were 515 corporations chartered, with a "F
talization Of 81, O92, $50.
Continued on Page Three
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CONFIDENCE IN, pEMQcRAeY PROVEN BY THE GRoWTHpF
CORPORATE WEALTH. #
cokpoa@4lon. Laws AND eorporArroNs crARrrrrD.

-< %Es#E nI8 MEa48Rm& .-Nss 49,.
The unprecedented development Of North Carolina i IN the past
few years is ascurce Of great qualification to all citizens of the State.
nsagiultuEFs IN conrnlsrce, in industries our growth has been won
Our s bhs III ] ih hdh has been especially ilL. marked la n 4 this
has been emphasized by the rapid increase in industrial enterprises
In the p&5e years = 4a@1*s sF@94EFl
Ia So5mbinHdatioan3s Of capital with limited individual liability seems
nowRtO besthe most satisfactory modeeof commercial and industrial
progression. t..se4s3 $50 szs-zs,ss
STATES ATTITUDE TOWARDS CORPORATIONS.
North Carolina has always been, is now and VIII always be an
agricultural State, as foureffhs Of her population are directly de-
pendent ON agriculture for a livelihood; but she Isl fast becoming also
one of the foremost manufacturing aStateso of the South 40 rs aaus
It has been erroneously stated and believed that as an agricultural
commerce. This is unfair to our State and people, and that such d
feeling should have existed at all has It's foundaNonJin SthA fact that
certain separations have escaped the payment Of their just proportion
been unmindfu1 of the States interest
II eeagerness with Which our people welcome capital giving build
ing SITES rrfgfHasgofewayy, voting bonds, subscribing tobonds and offer
ing Other inducements 70 corporations is an eloquent denial q. the too
fippant charge that we would repel capital and impose upon corpora
tons. s.4e fxT S5nf4Ma4a ao
lection, but let it understand that it 1cones to foster, not to destroy.
a FEW FEATURES OF THE Laws OF ooRroaRaArraTooarss.
The Legislature, Of 1901 revised the c corporation laws Of North
Carolina and to-day we have one of the most satisfactory corporation
codes in the Union; this fact is recognized byother States, the Secre=
tary Of State having frequent calls from many States for copies Of
thsla which is highly commended for its Iberaliy, its justice and
comprehensiveness ri fa ae n>e5d ns9s a13a5 n9s
The purpose of this law is to properly regulate corporations, allow.
ing them the largest liberty, but at the same time providing such
safeguards as the public welfare may require a eSeEss
Under this law the organization taxes are the same as paid BIZ COR
operations in the State Of New Jersey, which State it ii belieyed is not
unfrlendly to corporations. 800,
TAXATION OF CORPORATIONS,
IA franchise tax on each and every corporation organized under
the lawssof this State or doing business ip this State s paid in the
county where the corporation has its principal office according to the
following graduated scale:f
On $4,000 or less, $500.
&~ 0vor &0k 00A ~ r+o za~J: Nsnnn0 So
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fEOEA16l41 70 coAtS u GNSly% ~ Pt0PSAV:@ @
For 1875, 1924 cents on every 500 worth Of property.
For1876. 293S,cents on every SIC worth Of property.
For 1877, 1924 cents on every $10o worth of property
For1S78, 1894 cents on every ~$1O0Yorth of property.
Fms1879.M eentspn every 500 worth of property.
For 1880, "a cents on every 500 worth of property.
FoR4981, % cents on every 500 FoFthof property
For1882, 28cents on every $1OOWorthof property
For 1883, Is cents on every 800 worth of property. !.
F1se4ss 0Seenfso Oh every &1q0worh ofpfppe1yys
For 1885. IS cents on every 800 worth OF property. q.
FeraSS6y % cents onevery$ 100HoFtbpfprppeftE IS
For f887,,2O cents On every $1O0swoTth5Of property. ia
For 1883, 90 cents on every $~10Qiworth Of property. 4
FfaannI8s8B1Bpgths rate Eas25ceT. gg9gaFgfg 4.
For 1898, 20 cents on every 800 worth Of property.
For 1896 % cents On eFery$l0Qw worth Of property.
For 1895, 81 cents onevery $lO0(worthOf property,s
From 1s96te 1901 the rate was21s cents
Fog 1901 291Icents Observation-Disclosures.
For 1902, 81 cents on every 300 worth Of property.
FpF19Qas q ontse6 On every 1QQ,Worth of Prcpertg.
For 1904, Bfeents On every $1o0 Morthsof property.
For 1906, 81 cents ON every $1OO worth Of property
Fdr19Q6g q rentson every 500 worth Of prepefEst .
For 1907, 2rcents on every 500 worth of property.
For 1905 q cents on every 800 worth of property It
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~wT~~W@ @x - "a
1q Co. c.hoo1. foalarad ...$ $4,000
Normal Schools (WhiteA lo,1ao
a A. e. AZ .Golleee 1wb;tag $4,000
No Tnst;tnt;on Deaf and Dumb and Blind, 1900
NC School for Deaf and Dumb. 9O,zoV
Oxford Orphan Asylum (white9. =. 1o'oOg
Oxford Orphan Asylum (colored) o,1oO
State Normal College. So,UU0
Eastern Training School. 1'ooo
PINE schools 100000
Stonewa1 Jackson Training School. 5000
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January /, 1907, to January /, 1903.

As showing the contrast IN thes development of the State under
Republican rule and Democratic government, We also present the
corporation record for Russelrs and Aycocks administrations, and the
first three years Of Glenns administrator.
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Over $l0O,O0O- and not. exceeding Sz0O,OOU, S5O.Ou.
Over $25O,0O0 and not exceeding 100000, $4,000.
Over $4,000 and not exceeding 100000, $4,000.
Over ~$IOO0O00, $50O.00gas4
The companies themselves estimate and appraise their own capital
stock at Its cash value ldue allowances being made for impairment of
capital when Necessary, and deduct. therefrom the assessed value of
all real and personal estate upon which the cooperation pays tax
thereby preventing double taxation. - The State tax on this excess is
twenty-One cents for general purposes and four cents for pensions on
the one hundred dollars l$100O0) valuation, which is paid direct to
the State Treasurer on tins excess. @a41 - p .I@-..
= In addition, on this excess value there is 9. tax of eighteen cents
on the onefhundred dollars ($10O.0O) valuation for public schools
and also, the county and municipal tax, which is paid in the county
where the principal Office of the company is located.
The report and appraisal required BY the law to be made to the
Auditor by corporations is kept BY him as private Public service
corporations report to the Corporation Commission, and these reports
are also kept as private. The Revsal of 1905. provides that "The
Corporation Commission, the Treasurer and the Auditor are forbid
den to divulge or make public any report of a corporation required to
be made to them or either of them by this section"
rAxArIoN BY CITIES AND TOWNS.
No county, city or town has power to levy any franchise tax upon
corporations.
All real and personal property of every corporation is taxed the
same asthe real and personal property of an individual and "
assessed and tax levied In the county where such property is found.
INDIVIDUALS NOT REQUIRED 10 LIST STOCK In CORPORATIONS.
Inimposing the tax on corporations in section 5168 of the ReIsl
of 1905 are these words:a#HIndividna stockholders IN any corpora
ton, joint stock ASSOCIATION, limited Partnership or company paying
tax on It's capital stock shall notb required to pay any tax On said
stock or list the SAM"
STRIKING PROOF OF RESTORED CONFIDENCE AND or PROGRESS.
The business men Of the State recognize the iberaltyg Of our laws
and know that the Democratic Party will protect legitimate interests
in the State without prejudice or favor. As q proof that confidence
was restored with the restoration. of the Democratic Party to powell
attention Is called to the following comparison of the number OF cor
p~orations chartered during the four years thatthe fusionists had con
troll IF the legislation of the State and the following tour years under
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ItgIbIdIIOH. -" -
January i, 1895, to January /, &c.,. 40
January /, 1896, to January !, 1897. ........ 145
January /, 1897, stosJ January ], 1895. al
January /, 1925, to January !, 1893. ........ 1874
500
January ], 1898, to January ], 1900 ........ 222
January ], 1900, to January /, 19O1....... 3O6
January /, 1901, to January /, 1902. ....... 327
January !, 1902, to January 1,19o3.... Al
1859
January /, 1903, to January ], 1eo4..... 553
January I 1901, to January !, 1so5........ 55S
January ], 1905, to January /, 1906........ 10
January ], 1906, to January !, 19o7......... 025
2,e41
January /. 1907. to January 1.19O8.. 799
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Republicans spent for asylums, old soldiers and for education
kS57g.976 ont Of q total disbursement of $906,321.50, and the Demo
Gratis are spending for same purposes S 1,643,7 1853 out OF total dlsburse-
|mens of $1,7S2,6O2.38. The Republicans had $927,s4S.5o left to
s34.3s. In other words, the Republicans spent less than 65Per cent
for the purposes here enumerata, while the Democrats are spending
more than 80 per cent. 80
NorE3TAe amounts for the. a. e M. College, Raleigh, and the
EColored 4. & M. College, Greensboro, are the State appropriations
The Federal appropriation is not taken into consideration
The foregoing has been accomplished without any increase in the
tax rate.
Statement Shooting sdtso Of Tanation f~romsI8z+to 1908.
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TAXATION OF CORPORATIONS

Over $4,000 and not exceeding $4,000, $1,000.
Over $50,O00,and not exceeding 100000, $25.o 90.
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Oil Heaters-Gas Radiators.
1904 ST. c. a. Muddiman & Co. GIG II g..
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SPECIAL SERVICE SUNDAY.
Dedication Exercises at Adas Israel
Hebrew SYNAGOGUE.

Mr. and Mrs. Max kammerow. 1929 Goth
street northwest. have invited the officers
and members of the Adas Israel Hebrew
Congregation. their ladies and friends.
members of the other Hebrew congrega-
ton and societies in this city and the pub
lie in general. to attend the dedication
exercises next Sunday afternoon al :
- clock at the Adas Israel Synagogue Of a
handsome imported sepher toro. writ
ten at Jerusa lem. This sepher toro. to-
gether with handsome solid silver crown
and other silver trimmings and silk
velvet covering. made by hand expressly
for this purpose. by Mrs. Ann KAN
merow. TO be dedicated al that hour
for the use of the congregation. In con-
nection with the exercises d trained
choir will be in attendance and Rev. DR..
Eseison of New York the newly-elected
rabbi of the Adas Israel Congrega ton.
Will deliver address. Following the
ceremonies refreshments will be served
The sepher toro is the sacred scroll of
The temple on which are written by nand
the five books of Moses as the printing
OF the holy work is not permitted by
Jewish law