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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
TWO MILLION ACRES or RAIL
ROAD LAND RECOVERED.
MAKE U. P. DlsG;iORGiE
Road VIII Be sued for Ter.
ritory Il 10 Alleged TO Have stolen
From the PeopIe-Failed to Sell II
a. Was Agreed.

Washington, March 21.-Two mil.
lion acres Of land in California and
Oregon, vested in the California &
Oregon railroad company. owned by
the Central Pacihs and controlled by
3. H. Hartman. will be subjected to
suits for recovery Of title by the Unit
ed States If action taken today on the
public lands is sustained by the
house.
/. The committee agrees to report IA.
vorably a resolution, which already
has passed the senate, empowering
and directing the attorney general to
bring suits for the recovery BY the
United States Of the public lands
granted to certain western railroad
companies. It is said that under the
grant the lands were to be thrown
open by the company to sale to bona
fide settlers Of the United States at
not more than $3.50 an acres and IN
parts not exceeding 100 acres each.
It is charged that immense areas
of these lands were secured by the
Oregon and California organisations.
Report to Public.
Chairman Mondell was authorized
to draw the report Of the committee,
which he will do next week. IN dis.
cussing the action OF the committee,
Mr.. Mondell today said:
st Is the intention OF the committee
to draft . resolution separate from
this and present It to the public,
which will clearly indicate that no
right to attack any claim to any OF
these lands shall be acquired BY any
person, until at least . year after the
final judgment Of the case shall be
decided.
THE expectation would BIO that
within that period congress would
take action to quench the rights Of
the land now held. The second reso.
luton will be due notice that there
shall be no authority to enter and that
no rights shall attach"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
/Miss Matheson Honor Guest.

/Miss Matheson Honor Guest.
1fiss Kate Matheson was the honor
guest Of a pretty party given on Fri
day evening by Miss Lelah Allen at
her home on Yellowstone avenue. The
affair was In honor of Miss Mathe.
sons birthday and games and music
provided the amusement of the even
ing. Late in the evening the hostess
served a choice lunch. The guests of
the evening were Misses Kate Mathe-
son. Gladys White, Imogene Bartlett
and Esther Bouton, Messrs. F. v. De-
Clercq, B. B. Gilman. D. H. Rich and
G. Powers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Christian Aid Society.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the
Christian church was entertained
Wednesday afternoon by. Mrs. Persal
and Mrs. Parks at the home Of the
former on North Twenty-sixth street.
On Friday evening, March "a. the
ladies will give an apron sale and sup.
per at the church.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
sd. Lukea Guild.

Mrs. Walter Clifton entertained st.
Lukes Guild on Wednesday after
noon. The meeting was we'll attend
ed and at the close Of the afternoon.
the hostess served choice refresh
ments.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Tea Il Mrs. McAnister's.

Mrs. G. McAllister entertained at
S o'clock tea on Monday afternoon in
honor Of her sister Miss Powers and
Mrs. Lobban and Mrs. Hanna, all of
Sheridan. Wyo. The guests were
seated at a table exquisitely decorat-
ed. the eenterpiece being composed Of
jonquils while candles with yellow
shades added to charm the color
scheme. Six ladies enjoyed the
pleasant affair.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
St. Patrick. Dance.

On Tuesday evening Young's orches-
ira gave q most successful dance in
the Elk hall. There was an unusually
large crowd attended, the music was
splendid and all during the evening
lunch was served by a caterer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24

Sons ard Daughters Of Herman.
Last night the two German lodges,
Sons and Daughters Of Hermann, held
business meetings In Eureka hall fol
lowed by q joint social session. Whist
was played after which lunch was ser
we'd by the ladies.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Collins West have
returned from a visit in Helena and
Butte.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Ruax Bee Club.

Mrs. Harry Truscott entertained
the Busy Bee CLUB on Tuesday after
noon. The members were all present
and Mrs. Frank Purcell was a guest
Of the club. Following the after
Moons work the hostess served light
refreshments.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Mr.. Spite Entertaine,

Mrs. l. Il. Spite was hostess at q
charming dinner on Friday evening in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen of st.
Joseph, Mo-. new Corners in Billings.
Pink carnations were used In the
table decorations and q choice menu
was served.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Methodist Aid Society.

On Wednesday afternoon tie Meth
odist Ladies' Aid society gave q tea
at the home Of Mrs. Will Renwick.
There were many ladies present and
the :nalr was most successful. Mrs.
Renwick was assisted during the at
ternoon by Mesaames Smith and Sci.
vidge.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Poetry Club.

Mrs. q. II. Yermilye and Mrs. Cliff
ton Ham entertained the Poetry club
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. vermilye on the West side,
Kipling's short poems were studied
and. taken all together, the meeting
was one Of unusual interest. Follow.
ing the days lesson the h~ostesses ser.
we'd refreshments. Nearly all the
members were present and Mrs. G. f.
Watkins and Mrs. H. P. vermilye
were guests.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Surprise Party.

On Fridav afternoon about Is ladies
rendered a surprise party to Mrs,
John Staffek in honor Of her birthday,
After Mrs. Staffek had recovered
from her surprise, progressive whist
was played which resulted in Mrs
Zimmerman winning the prize while
Mrs. Cederholm was consoled. Fol
lowing the game a delightful lunch
was served by the ladies. Mrs. Stat
fek was presented with several beau
tiful gifts.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
CHURCH SOCIETIES.
Chane@i e.,ild.

ChaneAt Gslild.
Miss Gladys White entertained the
Chancel Guild on Wednesday after
noon at 9 home on North Thirtieth
street. Inc afternoon was very plea
sanity spent and refreshments were
served by the hostess. This week
the guilu will be entertained by Mrs.
Huse.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
DENVER PAYS THE u N

Denver, March ola draft Tor 325,.
900 was mailed today ny the Denver
Convention league to the democratic
national committee, completing the
100000 fund to bring the national
convention to Denver.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Presbyterian Aid Society.

The Ladies Aid society Of the Pres.
byterian church held a business meet
ing at the church on Wednesday. The
next meeting will be a social session.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Dinner at Or. Lindsey's.

DR.. and Mrs. Lindsey were hosts on
Tuesday evening at a st. Patrick's
dinner in honor Of Miss Short Of
Minneapolis. The table decorations
and place cards were beautiful and
carried out in green the appropriate
color. Covers were laid for Miss
Short. Miss Doyle, Mrs. r. H. Yer
milye and the host and hostess.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Mra. NORTH Hoataaa.

The Sewing club met with Mrs. Joe
North OF Friday afternoon. A delight
full afternoon was spent over the
dainty bits Of needle work, followed
by q dainty lunch. The guests were:
Mesdames Lipp, Simmons, Schad, La
Mott. CARL, Watkins, Whitney, Yates,
Cook. Seeley and Waldron.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Mrs, Mott Honor Guest.

Mrs. F. s. Warner and Mrs. w. w.
Beeman were the hostesses Of q most
delightful and informal surprise party
for Mrs. Florence Mott at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. s.
Beeman on North Thirtieth street
Thursday evening in honor OF the an.
niversary Of her birth. The earlier
part of the evening was spent in var.
ious games. In the guessing contest
Miss Riggs and Mr.. Wells won prizes.
After the games the following mu
steal program was rendered:
instrumental solo IA Trip to Nj
agara," Miss Sadie Pattingale. Solo
Rev. w. M. Jordan. instrumental
solo. Arizona" Miss Pattingale. en-
core, "Vermicella' Solo, "Bot
White" Mr.. Carl Talcott,' encore
Whistling solo, 1.-THE Mocking Bird
Duet, why Don't They Play With
Me" Gladys Beeman and Marion
Mott Solo. when the Orioles Come
North Again." Mrs. Mott.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
st. Lukes Girls Club.

Mrs. q. 81, luke entertained st.
Lukes Girls club on Thursday after.
noon. After the transaction Of bust
ness a social hour with refreshments
was enjoyed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Ladies' Of the Macabeee,

Ladies' Of the Macabees.
Following the business meeting Of
the Ladies' OF the Macabees on Thurs
day night, Record Keeper Mrs. s. H.
Beeman was. presented with q ouv
mir spoon in honor Of her birthday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
pretty Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Seeley extended
the hospitality Of their home on
Thursday evening at an elaborate din
ner. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
c. M. White and MI. and Mrs. E. B.
Camp.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Teachers Club.

The Teachers club met with Miss
May Calhoun at her home on North
Thirtieth street on Tuesday evening.
Light refreshments we're served after
the lesson by the hostess.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
LODGE SOCIETIES.
Women Of Woodcraft.

On Tuesday evening the Women Of
Woodcraft held a regular meeting at
Eureka hall. Following the business
a social session was enjoyed with
dancing and refreshments.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
From Sundays Daily.
lenten Tea.

Mrs. e. O. Railsback was hostess on
Saturday afternoon at . beautifully ar-
ranged Lenten tea, the hours being
from 3 to 6. The decorations we're
beautiful in pink and green. Pink and
white tulips, ferns and trailing vines
were used in abundance, while pink
shaded candles carried out the color
scheme and added beauty to the
scene.
Mrs. Railsback was assisted by Mrs.
Gerald Panton and Mrs. G. r. Wat:
kins about the rooms, while Mrs. Moss
and Mrs. q. e. Smell poured tea. Mrs.
Moss and Mrs. Panton were assisted
by Misses Hoyt, Hansord, Burton and
Railsback, and little Elizabeth Hath
horn admitted the guests. Following
were the guests present.: Mesdames
Fritsch, Brother, Smell, sande, CARL,
Waldron, Allen, Hopkins, Huse, Han
sord, Logan, Panton, Gregory, Morse,
McCray, Pound, Moss, Arthur, Lipp,
Rowley, Morgan, Hays, Burton, Morri-
son, Armstrong, Donovan, p. McCor-
mick, p. Mccormick, Jr., Babcock,
Twyman, Watkins, Goss. O'Donnell,
Beaver, Fritsche. Rixon, Denniston,
Goddard. Williston, G. A. Railsback,
Jones. Mains, Thompson, Baily,
Brown. Smith. soule. Hathhorn, VIII,
cox, Bouton, j. Chapple, Bair, Decker.
Carwile. Hanna, Lobban, Camp, Good
win, Yates, Fish, Wilson, Armitage,
Frat, J. Mccormick, Whaley, thinner
man, Holmes, Newman. Richards, Ba-
con, Davis, Dittemore. Judd. Gruwell,
McAllister, Shepard. Misses Travis,
Collins. Palmstrom and Minich.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
WEEK IN BILLINGS SOCIETY

Marguerite Mccormick. Emily Button,
Enc Ellis. Carol O'Donnell, Blanche
Parkinson. Kirkby Deverill. Joseph
Schwartz, Harry Clark, Lloyd Taylor,
George silbridge, Kenneth Armitage,
Lulu Jansen, Bessie Bishop, Vera BIZ
shop, Laura Talgo and Master Nc
Hargue.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Congregational Aid society.

The Ladies Aid society of the Con-
gregational church met at the church
on Wednesday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Mrs. shannon Entertain.

Mrs. shannon EnteFtalno.
MRS. A. s. Shannon entertained
her home, 80 South T%wenty-ninth
about twenty guests last evening ct
street. Whist was the amusement
planned for the evening and at q late
hour a tempting lunch vas served.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Manse Circle.

The Manse circle. met at the Pres.
byterian church parlors yesterday at
ternoon.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Bridge Whist Club.

fNs $ %G Ss08S ~ E@4s a38@f
Mrs. L. G. Babcock entertained the
Bridge Whist club at her home or
North Twenty.ninth street Friday
evening.
Current Topics Department.
ireland In st. Patrick's Time" was
the subject Of the Current Topics
department on Monday afternoon
Mrs. ii. 7. Allen presided and the
program given was as follows: Roll
cali. answered by quotations from
Irish literature; paper. Irish Fairy
and lolk Tales" Mrs. r. II. Hath
horn: story Of st. Patrick, Mrs. Pau
.-cCormick. IT,; paper, Irish Anti
guilty." Mrs. Herbert Muller; paper
Mrs. Austin North. Significance Of
the Shamrock Mrs. Harry Wright
sang In . charming manner "The
Last Rose Of Summer and "Kathe
leen M%avourneen"".
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
TRAIN DERAlLED
NOBODY IS HURT HURT
DIAMOND SPECIAL OFF THE
-TRAcK-wREcKERs At WORK.

Springfield. nj, March 21.-The Dia-
mond Special, q fast train on the Illi-
nois Central railroad running be
tween Chicago and st. Louis, was de-
rallied early today two miles south Of
Springfield.
Train wreckers had Withdrawn the
spikes from . rail and the locomotive
tender was turned over, while the buff
fet car left the rails, but remained
upright. No one Was injured.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Mrs. Waldron Give, Dinner.

Mre. Waldron Gives Dinner.
Mrs. r. H. Vermilye, Miss Bonner
and Miss Lechner were guests at a
perfectly appointed dinner given by
Mrs. w. 3. Waldron Monday evening
at her home on North Thirtieth street.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24

Latsat styles IN Job printing = -
Gasette once.
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Latest styles in job printing at The
Gazette once.
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Little Busy Workers Club.

The Little Busy Workers" club.
composed Of seven little ladies be-
tween the ages Of 10 and ~, met with
Miss Ethel Church Saturday After
noon at her home on North Thirtieth
street. The time was spent with
needle work followed BY . social hour
and light refreshments. This was the
third meeting Of the club.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24

In Honor Of ,Mrs. Nettie Miller.
One OF the most delightful sur
prise parties Of the season was given
at the home Of Mrs. Max Miller, OF
Park City, on Tuesday afternoon,
March IL, in honor Of her mother-in-
law, Mrs. Nettie Miller OF Rock Creek,
Ohio. The afternoon was spent in 30
cial conversation telling Of happen
ings Of long ago in this vicinity, az
most Of the guests we're residents
here at the time Mrs. Miller lived
here, which was some eighteen years
ago. At about 4:30 the hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. 3. W. Peck and Mrs.
Arlie Kinney served q most delicious
lunch. Those present we're Mes
danes Nettie Miller. IN. M. Brown,
Games, q. w. Peck, NJ. II. Greenwood,
D. A. Benedict. w. L. C. Mitchell, w.
D. Story, ]. w. Sacketf, +. w. Lee, G.
q. Steers, VIM. McMorris, Jas. Cowell,
Miss Waterman. Mrs. Arlie Kinney
and little daughter. Annette OF Bill
ings, daughter and grand daughter Of
Mrs. Nettie Miller. Each guest was
given a shamrock as a souvenir Of the
occasion.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24

After the program q dainty lunch
was served by the h~ostessee. Mrs.
Mott received many beautiful pres
The invited guests were Mesdames
J.. D. Kelley, A. A. Sampson. D. M.
Roberts. Lee Goucher. Misses Nina
Nelson, Nell Wolf, Kttie Rybolt,
Mabel Skater, Irene Hurlburt. Nita
Ryboir, Wayne Wolf. Ora Cohagen,
Edna bennett, Nettie Freeman, Ida
Riggs, Myrtle Anderson, Sadie Pat
tingale, Duley Brown, Laurie scovel,
Messrs Albert Wells. Walter Rave,
Carl lsalcott, y. =. Ferris, Will Blles,
OF Lunuwall. Ben Mccoy, Chandler
Cohapen, B nnett, Ralph Lindsey, y.
IA. Hedges, George Hartman, Ernest
4.-cCoy, Clay Hill, Scovel, J. D. KEEL
ley, w. w. Beeman, A. g. Sampson,
-. NJ. Jordan, D. M. Roberts, 8. +.
Warner Lloyd Green and George Nc
Donnell.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-03-24
Sunday School Classes Entertain.

On Friday evening the Sunday
school classes Of Mrs. Dudley Jones
and Mrs. Ballou entertained the
members OF the Presbyterian Sunday
school and the congregation with a
social In the church parlors. Various
games and music were enjoyed fol.
lowed by REFRESHMENTS. The AFFAIR
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-01-03
ADDRESS ON RACE QUESTION.
Speaker Declared Present Genera
ton is Relapsing into Savagery.

Savannah. Ga. December 81
Thomas VI. Norwood. former con
gresham and ex-United States sena-
tor from Georgia, delivered a re-
markable address upon the race ques-
ton today. the occasion being his
retirement from the bench OF the
city court, a place he had occupied
for Il years.
The judge said that after investi-
cation and long contact with the ne
gro as a defendant in his court. he
had reached the conclusion that the
blacks are incapable of receiving and
using more than the rudiments OF an
education. The negrO as d slave was
cared for by the white man, he said,
but the present generation is retro
grading to the status Of the savage
and is ruled by force. This is shown
by the constant disregard OF laws.
repeated resistance of arrest and
shooting down of white men who at
tempt TO control them.
The mulatto is the curse of both
the white and negro race in the south
said Judge Norwood. They stir the
others to deeds of violence and ere
ate diScOrd. Illicit ~miscegenation
he held. should be depressed by the
most vigorous laws II should be
made a capital offense, the guilty
man hanged and the woman sent to
the Denitentiary for life.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-01-03
PROMISE FULFILLED.
New Years Eve the NoiseSt Ever
Witnessed in New York.

New York, December 31.-Wfth
hearts as light as the confetti that
swirled, blizzard like about the
Broadway railroad route, New York
ers tore the last leaf from the cal
fendar of 1907 tonight and set their
faces toward the new year.
OF all the bO1sterous new years
eyes there never was one more noisy
and hilarious. Early today the word
was sent out from Police Commits
SiOner Bingham's office Let the
crowds have a good time. Suppress
rowdyism, but allow them to make
a noise"
1t had been promised thai to-
nights demonstration would be the
noisest ever heard and the whole
thing came off as advertised. Early
in the evening the fun began. ear
drum splitting horns, cowbe1ls and
every other din-producing device
that the cult of hucksters has dis
covered, sounding in horrible dis
and Increasing in volume I'M
til the midnight climax, when Shrek
ing whistles, pealing bells and Shouts
from a million threats marked the
passing of the old and the advent
Of the new year.
TOnight's celebration cost New
Workers about three Quarters~of a
million dollars.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-01-03
BISHOP ANDREWS DEAD
Distinguished Methodist Divine Pass
el Away Yesterday Morning.

New York, December 31.-BHhop
Edward G. Andrews Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church died at mis-
home 5n Brooklyn at 5 O'Clock this
morning.
Bishop Andrews, who was 50
years old, contracted a severe cold
while attending the bishops confer
ence and the meetings of the home
and foreign mission boards Of his
church at San Francisco last October
and a general breakdown followed.
Bishop Andrews for nearly half a
century was one of the most widely
known clergymen in the United
States. He was formerly pastor Of
several large churches in the New
York conference. Born in Cen
trail New York, he studied for the
ministry in Wesleyan college.
For several years before entering
the ministery he was president of
Caseenova academy in this state. He
was chosen bishop in 1872 and in
1904 was relieved of many duties md
placed on the retired list. He con-
tinued to take important part in the
councils of the church until the last.
Bishop Andrews is survived by a
widow. n Sol and three daughters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-01-03
AN EXTRA SESSION
Some sensible Press Comments Oh
the Much Discussed Question.

| Mai. II. A. London, editor or the
! Chatham Record, one or the wisest
1 ana ahlest democrats in the state.
takes the same view of an extra SEES
| sion Of the legislature as was recently
| expressed by the Sun. In the last is
sue of his paper, the Chatham Record.
| Major London says:
When the legislature meets in eX-
| ira session mex month, as now seems
certain. we hope that it will promptly
| transact the business for which it is
| called and adjourn without attempting
any legislation OF any other matters.
While there may be some other
| matters that might be legislated on
without detriEIent to the public. yet
such can wait until the next regular
session"
Some sense and wisdom in that.
And in view of the talk about the
special session passing a state prOhi-
bition law it is interesting to note
that the author of the foregoing was
also the author Of the temperance
measure introduced in the legislature
two or three terms back, known as the
London Btu and for which all the
temperance organizations fought. There
is no truer temperance man in the
state than Major London.
Another expression, and another
view of the special session, which is
also sensible and to the point, is TAX
en- by the Salisbury Evening Post
whose bright young editor is a men,
Der of the legislature, in the following:
1T is announced by Governor Glenn
that he Will assemble the legislature
in extra session some time between
the 5th and 18th of January for the
purpose agreed upon with railroads..
The Raleigh dispatch continues that
"the governor said there is a demand
that the agitation of this railroad rate
question be stopped, that business is
being hurt, he is told by business
men and if the agreement is ratified
by the Legislature the roads can then
borrow money which they need to
carry on extensive work of improve
ments."
1T is to Governor Glenn's credit
that he has regard for the opinion Of
the business men who have advised Of
the hurtful effect of legislation hostile
to the railroads and a most encOurag-
ing token of future soberness that the
pendulum is again swinging normally.
AS we nav heretofore observed, h
state of North Carolina is not alone
responsible for the depression of rail
road securities but the action of the
Legislature in making a rate which the
railroads declare is cOnfiscatOry I'M
q~uestionab1y contribute to the trouble.
We have learned at pretty steep price
that conservatism in making laws as
IN all human affairs is the safest
standard. !
Our experience in l~egislating rail-
raOds may all prove a blessing |
in disguise since II has demonstrated
that the people of North Carolina viii!
indorse injustice whatever affect !
ing corporations or the Individual
New Bern Sun.