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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-08
DIR. C. z. WILLIAMS
PEAssrlCING PHYSICIAN.

Residence o.. the come, Of Rutland
street. rest Of the Msrtindale House.
Once next TO Plar chss store.
Day and Night calls promptly attend
cd. Chronic Diseases Is Specially.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-08

Purvis. east by E,bin Cooper south By
Daniel Granthar,. and vest by Jan.tlsan
En- ~. as't ono hmm ired dola. 6
Csfriere Michael, Nm. one aees cast
side bayou I.,combe, being . potion Of
Mrs Ducre's land. as'd ave d"ls - IS
easier Mary e. mrs. fhsty se'es and
mn eaas sil~ Bayou Lacnmha, bounde
hy Divide AMI q p Du~rc anil Bayos la
.ombe, ash four hundred sixty dolls.
"a 70
Carriere Engsna, twenty acees-nna-
half iuterest in forty acres on north.
vet ba. K R.you Parquek, being por-
tion of tie Zenon Million SUanish giant
.s'i fistv dolls. a
crawford Sam. four acr y and imp IN
vet l. nix III Bayou PasJnes, being .
ortl0u of the Zenon Million Span Lab
n mt, asst one hundred fifteen dolls 8
nnlcrnix ID, mra, eight hundred acres
md INN on T"hefuncts River. being the
n,rth hnlf of a cert~in tract OF land
known A. the Ferry tract, as't eight
hundred dolls, Sl3 SO
DIR Sal aatiau. ST. twenty one acres
and ir,p. cor sec 6. tp 2. 3: u ., as't
or~ h7ndrcd twd MY. Eve dolls, s
Dem Rrs AV. mrs. ives. half Of sqr III
ani imp. sqr 40 anil imp, s3rs liS and
80 vacant. asst Q ght hundred dol,
Sla IS.
Ducre Divide. mrs. eighty acres and
INN east side Bsvcu LAcombs, on Ron.
willie, bounded north and east by 4
Cnneiu. west bs Bayou Ronvillc. as'I
ne hundred tn epty dolls. 8 IS
Dmcre. Insephihe. mrs. one acre ard
imp, heing portion Of Mr. Anatole Con
| iva land, est ti:tv dollars. 50 IS.
Dav;. J n, 3s7 t3-l0O acres. eersair
r IT II lani, being LOT IL, cnntairi,- {
81 l2-iOO acres situated ON lsayou La
cnmbe .bout ak rifles from ats mouth
| 1T three hundred dols. 81 IS
Earl Ira w. eighty acres, of Y
II sec 50, Il, G. ar IA e. asst afty dolls
E-rly M,ry, mrs. ore acre and imp
icing ro-tion Of Juseph Blocks lard
| o. twenty-five dolls. . 65
Eary Ed two acres ana imp east sid
B ,yon q .ombe. bonded by Bayou
fnuville, as't ten dolls. g 20
Extrsae Jos. l6l a3-'O0 acres on eas
side Of Rayou l.acnmbs. tp 8. s l3 e
at two hundr.d dolls, % o.
n
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-08

" Or, sec 81, tp 8, Is e, est two hum
dred ten dolls, 6 IL
Rivlere c n thirty acres % the Tche-
functa River ia corner Of Brick Yard
tract, beginning at gum tree on said
river west on line Of w b Lancaster, d
acresin depth, north acres, thence east
to the Tchefurcta river, as't twohundred
and ten dolls, 6 Is
Richardson Robt 0acree-len acres
Or sc 6, tp6 sr II ., An undivided
quarter interest In Or &C 4, = v Or
Of " Or sec l, Of " ar Sec p, 4
n e fri or sec -. tp s, II 9, contain
ing so acres; also lot I, sqr 5, lot I, sqr
6. lot 8, sqr 2, Bossier City, st three
hundred dolls, 6 IS
Richardson Bres, Crissy Z John Me-
Emery, 81 acres, fri or Of e Or sec
20, tp 6, sr II 9. and lot 3, sec -, tp s,
Q Il e asst thirty-seven dolls, 3 ~
Saraxau Jules. lot IL, sqr 60, BossieE
City, asst nfts dolls, 2 IS
st Tammany Land Co, 635 acres-a
portion Of SEC u, tp Z, sr II ., begin
ming at gam tree on north bank Of the
P0ntcbst0lawa Bayou, thsoce north II
degrees II minutes east II chains IS
links to . maple tree, theuce north il
degrees east II chairs - links 70 pine
tfee, thence west to Bayou A0nxa,
thence down It to the Tchetuncta River.
thence down It TO the Pontchato1awa
Bayou and thence up to the place q BE-
ginning. containing 6S acres, more o.
less; second, . certain traet At land
containing 100 AIRES and 50 rods, being
the eastern thirty -th1se chaine q sea
is 4 81 and the u estern - chains Of &C
IS and the western - chains Of the q y
Or Of NV Or sec e and the western
$3.50 chains oe ~ Or Of NV ar &C -,
I'll In p IL II ., less tho following
tract containing shout IS acres, more Of
less, starting On the west eoFssf Of the
stable lot 70 the rear Of vendors resi-
deuce and extending east l,0l1 feet 70 q
point southwest Of vendors house 100
leet to starting point, that Is 70 ssy the
northwest corner Of the stable lot, thG
plot immediately In front Of the house
between pa.allsl lines or house lot OF
quarter and the snall portion u Round
around and on which The store h sits
ated. and snoth-r plot starting q the
northeast eoEuas q IT, bouso 6oWD n
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

Interested In the paving brick business,
he thought there was only one thing
to do under the present circumstances
and that was to accept the Barber
contract.
MAY WANT A CHANGE.
Mr.. Farr thought the mayor was
doing right to go slow I'm dealing with
the Barber company. He was opposed
to the contract because of the ten
year term. We may want a brick
or stone pave on some Of those streets
before the ten years have elapsed, said
Mr.. Farr.
Mr.. Comegys thought the present
mayor had no power to execute the
contract. Mr.. jackson was opposed TO
anything savoring of asphalt, and par
ticularly the Barber company article.
Mr.. Stevens was "agin" the Barber
company, but favored their present
proposition.
This ended the speechmaking
When Chairman Keller was about tu
call for vote on the resolution. Mr..
Farrell arose and moved to lay it. on
the table. Some member asked If the
gentleman who made the motion was
a member of the board. He answered q
no" but understood 1t was a citizens
meeting and not a board of trade meet
ing.
Chairman Keller corrected this i'm
preston, and called for the vote. There
was loud and unanimous aye"
When the noes were called, Mr.. Far
rell was the only one to vote.
There was no end OF noise created by
all tho NEpst Gid,a Sppnphp,akprS want d.
ing to talk at once on the unfairness
of not allowing them a vote. Mr.. Far
rell was the only one who succeeding
in making himself heard. He had t.
tax his remarkable voice at that.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
Observation-Disclosures
!. SALE
Closing Out Stock
of the Clemons, Fer
Der, O'MaIley Co.

House Furnishings with
an iniinity OF Bargain
chances.
Il you have a summer
home TO outfit, you have
our assurance that every
required article for use or
ornament, can be procured
at this sale tor less than
manufacturers cost.
The Brio "a Brac - the
China and GlaSsware--the
Cutlery-the Silverware-
the House Furnishings Of
all kindS--Hammocks Baby
Carriages, JardiniereS, Flow
er Pots. etc.
HammockS, best Mexi-
can, IS feet long SOC
! Baby HammockS -. SOC
, Dinner, Tea and Toilet
; Sets half price,
: Lamps, all kinds, half
price.
) Fire Polished Halt Gal
? Ion Pitcher. ........... SC
. Berry DiShes.o inches SC
! Covered Butter Dishes sc
, I3-piece Berry Sets. .2oc
: Wax Tapers or Gas
; Lighters, per box. &c
: Cuspidores d. sc. SC, Ioc
Pepper Boxes. ...... &c
: WringerS .SI.Oo
2 Ia-in Decorated Stipled
. Gold PlatterS .IOc
: Io-in Decorated Stipled
: Gold Berry Dishes .Ioc
3 lo.in Decorated Stipled
: Gold Oval Dishes. .Ioc
: lin Decorated Stipled
> Gold Cake Plates. .Ioc
: Jumbo Decorated Stipled
!. Gold Coffee Cups and
2 SaucerS. .Ioc
: Halt Gallon Decorated
. Stipled Gold Pitchers. .Ioc
!. P. S.--Please remember,
> that when the stock is sold
3 it is not replenished, as we
. 2 must close it out as rapidly
. as possible, so come while
: it is complete.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
FEARS AN EPIDEMIC OF FEVER.
DIR. John J. Walsh Serves Notice on
the Board of Health.

Frank McKowski, Of 53S Elm street,
died yesterday from typhoid fever. Dr.
John j. Walsh, who attended the de-
ceased, and who is giving aid to two
other members Of the family. made
an emphatic statement to a Tribune
man last night. to the effect that 1t
was a burning disgrace to the city to
permit of the condition of the sur
rounding of the McKowski home.
DR.. Walsh stated that if the board
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
MEETING WAS NOT HELD.
Quorum of the Board of Control !
Not Appear.

owing to the failure of uuorta.
to materialize. the special meeting uf
the board of control was not held last
night.
The adoption of plans for new Nus.
and 3S and changes at No "a were
the matters that were to come up for
consideration.
The meeting was called for $50. but
at o'clock only six members were in
their seats. although u number were
in the corridors After calling the
roll the members adjourned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
ELKS ARE CHAMPIONS.
Win the Series of Games with the
BicVcle Club

The final game in the bowling con-
test between the Scranton Bicycle club
team and the Elks bOwlers was rolled
last evening on the wheelmen's alleys
and resulted in a victory for the Elks.
The latter team We're also victorious
in the series, leading by 102 points.
Following is the detailed score of the
three games played, and the number
Of points made by the different play
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
Another Case of Rheumatism Cured
by Chamberlain's Pain Balm.

My son was afflicted with rheuma-
tism which contracted his right limb
until he was unable to walk. After
using one and a half bottles of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm he was able to he
about again i can heartily recon-
mend it to persons suffering from rheu-
matism.--John Snider, Freed, Calhoun
Co, w. Va. For sale by all druggists.
Matthew Bros, wholesale and retail
agents. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
NOT A VOTE
AGAINST IT
Board Of Trade Unani-
mOuSly Favor the
Barber Contract.
A VERY LIVELY MEETING

Congressman Connell, John Jermyn,
Colonel Boies and Other Prominent
Citizens Have Something to Say of
Our City ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of West Side Board of Trade At
tends and Protests Vigorously
Against the Execution of the Con-
tract--Chairman of the Delegation
Was Very Rabid in His Views.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
NATIONAL PEACE JUBILEE
WASHINGTON.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad

Jubilee, to be held at Washington. ~,
c., May 23. "a and %, the PennSylva-
mia Railroad company has arranged 20
sell excursion tickets from all stations
to Washington at rate OF single fare
for tho round trip, except that the
rates from New York, Philadelphia ard
Baltimore will be $500. $500 and s:.0O
respectively, with prOportionate rates
from intermediate and adjacent points.
Ticket will be sold May % and 23,
good to return within ten days from
date of sale when properly valida tod
by the agent at Washington.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

MORE TO FOLLOW Tho Union fire
company have decided to attend the next
state tircmen's convention. which will
be held in the fall at anton.-LebanCn
Daily News.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

LOOKING FOR \ MANAGER.-Jamcs
f. Judge the local boxer. is i'm CinCin-
natl, O, trying to arrange to get ON"
with a sporting man i'm that city and
secure some engagements,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

BRASS AND GOLD.--lames Custard,
who was caught in the act of stealing
wheclbarrow load of brass from the
South mill, and Lewis AckeT. charged
with stealing "A watch from his brother,
were committed TO the county Jail yes
tcrday each in default OF 5000 bail
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

OF health authorities do not act in this
matter an epidemic Of typhoid fever
will occur.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

MEETING TONIGHT.-The Board .f
Associated Charities of Scranton will
meet tonight at S O'Clock in the post
masters room. postofiicc building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

SYMPHONY SOCIETY MEETS To
morrow evening the symphony society
will have Il full rehearsal and business
meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

Bicycles! Bicycles!
Cali and see the Victor spin roller
chainless bicycle. The finest bicycle
made without a chain.
J. ID. Williams & Bro,
- 314 Lackawanna avenue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

LAYING PAVE IN STROUDSBURG.
Under the supervision OF 4 man
named Dsnner. of Scranton, n gang of
men are laying the long needed cross
inss of vitrihed brick on Main street.
Mr.. Danner who is a practical man,
says the brick is all right" "--Stroudsburg
Times
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
IN ORDER TO Close OUT

Our second hand Organs and
Pianos we will make the following
exceptional offers:
$40 Will buy fine high-top
D4U Organ, two sets reeds and
couplers. guaranteed; $40 down,
So per month.
n,oo Will buy a good square
SlOU Piano, new strings, new
finish, good tone, action in best
condition; $ro down, S. per
month.
49, viii buy a $50 nickle-in-
bJ5 the slot Talking Machine
with one dozen records, Terms,
cash.
The Ladies' Picture Contest is
progressing. The first prize for
prettiest picture is S. in gold, the
second, o. worth Of Musical mer-
chandiSe; third prize is a Music
Roll. The picture will adorn our
new song.
DEDDV RDOS 2O5 wyoming
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

MORTALITY RECORD.--Thore were
thirty eight deaths from all causes last
week, which is six above tho average.
Two of these deaths were from scarlet
fever, one from diphthcrll and Two from
membraneous Group. New cases Of trans
miss9ble diseases reported We're: Typhoid
fever, 3; scarlet fever ); diphthcria. IN:
measles, .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

COMMITTEE MEETING. There will
be a meeting of the teachers committee
of the board of control Friday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
The regular meeting OF the Catholic His
torIeal society and Newman Magazine
club viii be held tonight, the session
commencing at o'clock in Guernsey
'.lll Reviews of current magazines will
Ne given by Rev. u. J. MacGOldrck,
Alisses Eva Barrett ana Sarah Walsh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
MIR. cONNELL's VIEWS.

Congressman Connell opened the ball
by pointing out, from figures submt-
ted by Secretary Athelton that Wilkes
Barre with its municipal repair plant
pays Sl,25 per square yard for repairs,
while the Barber company proposes 10
do the work for 90 cents i'm this city
with its much heavier traffic.
The contract he went on 10 say, is
not dear one apparently, but wheth-
er ii is or not Is not the question now.
These streets have got TO be repaired,
and at once. This contract offers the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16
CITY NOTES
'$<<<<<<++$%+<$t

PAY DAYS.-The Delaware and Ilud-
son company paid the trainmen south OF
Scranton yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

MR.. PAGES FUNERAL-rhc funeral
of the late Piunmer 8. Page VIII take
place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
from his horne on Washington avenue,
Friends may view the remains today
from noon until o'clock. The funeral
services, which win he held at the house,
will be private. lnterment will be made
at Dunmore cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

Smoke The Pocono Sc. Cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

Smoke the Pocono cigar, sc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

NEW TAN DECISIONS the
new war tax decisions received ycstcr-
day by Revenue Collector Penman was
one listing witch hazel as a toilet water,
no matter what 1t is labeled, and another
making deeds of gift from husband to
a wife taxable once when made direct
and twice when the gift is made through
a trustee or other third party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

OUTDOOR GOSPEL MEETiNG.--A
large tent was raised at the Driving
Park grounds Saturday aud Sunday af-
ternoon Gospel services were held there.
Similar services will be held each Sun
day at $50 D. m. for a few weeks. and
Rev. William r. Macarthur win be in
charge. Others will assist and the pub
lie is cordially invited 10 attend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

DEFENDANT DISCHARGED. -- John
Murray, of Meridian street, was defend
ant in a suit brought before Alderman
Howe yesterday charged with false pre-
lenses. +. II. Anthony, prosecutor, al
watch ard chain for more than II was
actually worth. Murray stated that An
thony wanted to buy and offered to buy
and he sold. The alderman discharged
the defendant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

HAS RECOVERED Sebastian lIeb-
ster, Of Alder street, who narrowly cs-
capped being killed at the Delaware
l.ackawanna and Western blacksmith
shop last Wedne sday by an accidental
blow on the head with a sledge hammer
In the hands Of a fellow workman, has
recovered ana returned 20 work yester-
day. He was treated at the Moses Tay-
lor hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

TRUSTEE IN N.--John
n. Graves OF Jermyn, was yesterday ap-
pointed trustee OF the estate of James
Nelson Mclaughlin farmer of Scott. who
is seeking to be declared a bankrupt,
before Referee =. A. Van Wormer. At
the first hearing in the case yesterday
a number of claims were ned, although
Mr.. Mclaughlin declares he has no as.
sets. and that his liabilities amount to
$13 5269j.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

PAY DAYS.-The Delaware and Hud-
son company paid the trainmcn south Of
Scranton yesterday.
COMMITTEE NIEETING.-Thcrc will
be a meeting of the teachers committee
of the board of control Friday night
SYMPHONY SOCIETY NIEETS.-To-
morrow evening the Symphony society
will have Il full rehearsal and business
meeting.
MEETING TONIGIIT.-The Board "f
Associated Charities Of Scranton will
meet tonight at S O'Clock i'm the post
masters room. postottico building.
MORE TO FOLLOW.-Thc Union fire
company have decided To attend the next
state tircmen's convention. which will
be held in the fall at Scranton.-Lebancn
Daily News.
LOOKING FOR \ NIANAGER.-Jamcs
f. Judge, the local boxer. is in Cncin-
natl, O, trying to arrange to get ON"
with a sporting man in that city and
secure some engagements.
BRASS AND GOLD.--lames Custard
who was caught in the act of stealing
2 wheclbarrow load of brass from the
South mill. and Lewis ACkeT. charged
with stealing a watch from his brother
were committed TO the county iaii yes
terday each in default of $500 bail
LAYING PAVE IN STROUDSBURG.
--"Under the supervision Of 4 man
named Dsnner of Scranton, n gang of
men are laying the long needed cross
ings of Vitrfled brick on Main street.
Mr.. Danner, who is n practical man,
says the brick is all rlght."--Stroudsburg
Times.
MORTALITY RECORD. There were
thirty eight deaths from all causes last
week, which is six above tho average.
Two of these deaths were from scarlet
fever one from diphthcria and Two from
membraneous Group. New cases OF trans
miss9ble diseases reported We're: Typhoid
fever 3; scarlet fever ); diphthcria. 10;
measles, :.
MIR. PAGE. : FUNERAT--rhc funeral
of the late Piunmer s, Page viii take
place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
from his horne on Washington avenue,
Friends may view the remains today
from noon until o'clock. The funeral
services, which win be held at the house,
will be private. lnterment viii be made
at Dunmore cemetery.
OUTDOOR Gospel. NEETiNG.--A
large tent was raised at the Driving
Park grounds Saturday aud Sunday af-
ternoon Gospel services were held there
Similar services will be held each Sun
day at $50 D. m, for a few weeks and
Rev. William r. Macarthur will be in
charge. Others will assist and the pub
lie is cordially invited 10 attend.
HAS RECOVERED Sebastian Heb
ster, OF Alder street who narrowly cs-
capped being KILLED at the Delaware
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-16

FOR PERMANENT CERTIFICATES
Examinations OF candidates for per
manent certificates for county school
teachers will be conducted in the board
Of control rooms, city hall, SATURDAY
May o. The examining board consists
of Professor W. a. Kelly, Archibald; Pro-
fessor y. q. Osborne, Greenwood, and
Miss Bertha Williams, Blakely. There
are nine candidates at present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
MANCHfolES IOWA. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1899 VINO

strated within the past few years that
1t is both transmissable and contagious.
That is, it can be transmitted from
parent to child and that those who are
IN constant association with person
afflicted with it will be more than likely
TO become afflicted with the disease.
The thought that the meat we eat and
the milk we drink is likely to be filed
with the germs of this terrible disease
is not pleasant. How long this disease
has been prevalent in cattle is hard to
tell but there is no reason to believe
that it is anything of late origin. Is it not
likely that large number Of those who
have succumbed to this terrible disease
have been victims who have contracted
1t from the use of meat and milk of
diseased cattle? Milk has been far
more dangerous than meat for two
reasons; first, because cows may be
MIXED for years without their owners
ever suspecting that they are afflicted,
and further, because the cooking of
meat. if thoroughly done, will destroy
the germ. OF the two, it begins to
appear that there is more danger to
health through the COW than from pork,
In spite Of the fact that the latter has
been held as unc!ean for thousands of
years, We urge upon our readers the
necessity of having their herds examin-
ed and thus make sure that they are
not risking the lives of themselves and
family by the use of meat and milk that
is infected with this fatal disease
Farmers Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
Dignity of Labor Forgotten.
phtta a otphyo srf,pasv

philadelphia Times.l
1t is true that higher education has
injured very considerable class of the
American youths, but it is not so much
the fault of education as the fault of
those who misapply their abilities and
their opportunities. The root of the
evil in our educational system is in the
very widely accepted theory that an
educated man or woman should make a
living in some other way than by manual
labor, and young men and young
women will struggle and make every
sacrifice TO obtain an academic or COL
legiate education chiefly because they
believe that thereby they can escape q
life of drldgery. This is the funda-
mental error that underlies every defect
of our educational system.
In no country in the world are such
opportunities presented as are offered
here for thoroughly educated men in all
our leading industrial pursuits. If
mechanical life is not respected it must
be because mechanics themselves teach
their children and others to despise it,
and so general has been the tendency of
educated young men to avoid indus
trial, mechanical and scientific pursuits
connected with industries that thou
sands and thousands of foreigners, who
have complete mechanical and scienti-
fic education relating to their pursuits,
fill the best positions in this country
solely because Americans do not fit
themselves for them,