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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
PRESIDENT NEWER.

10 the Editor: 1 lave your request
Tor my opinion as to the significance Of
the recent educational meeting il Raj
eigh.
Upon seeing the company Of forty odd
educators, my first impression was one
or pride for the teaching profession. In
point Of ability, patriotism and those ele.
ments OF character which 60 to make
good citizenship, no profession could
nave called to the capital a better BODY
Of men.
Inc second strong impression made
upon my mind was the cordial good will
ano 5000 fellowship that prevailed.
Whlle the discussions were frank. and
While various views of certain Question.
were presented. there was no suggestion
OF a discordant note. The unanimitx
win which the address to the people OF
ohe State was endorsed. and the charac-
Ter OF the men issuing the address MAKO
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
THE CAROLINAS LEAD,

IN the manufacture of cotton goods,
the two Carolinls lead all he States Of
the South and are only surpassed in New
England by Massachusetts NJ Rhode
Island. South Caro;'na holds first place,
having 500, 258, 946 invested in cotton
mills and machinery. Its annual pro-
duct amounts to $29, 1898, with A.. G63
looms. North Carolina has 3,Ol1.5 Sic in
vested, has q, 1859 looms, and the value
of the products is 81, 81 .oG. : bette.
showing as to product upon capital thar
South Carolina shows.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18

nossihle the education of the masses.
Sucb = task calls for the active and ag-
gressiye cooperation of all the educd-
tional forces of the State. and the SYM
nathv Of all patriotic citizens and Shris-
rian men and women. It IS not the tasiN
of any one man or set OF men, nor Is II
for the interest Of the rural
ties alone: every educational institution
uust eventually reap the Dement'S OF a
We'll planned and constantly improving
common school system; and there VIII
n a notable increase in the general m
teIigence of the State and a correspond
ent proveme in the citizenship Oh the
State. Hereafter as a result or TINS con
ference there will be a more Intelligent
consideration Of all the problems OF rural
schools. and necessarily a wiser eXpendl-
ture of the school FUND and q general
improvenent of the teaching. received IN
better schoo houses and under better
Maid teachers. A common school system,
based on local taxation is as sure 10 come
as the sun shines, and 1t should be al
ipspirationf to every man in the State
that he has a chance to do something
that will contrib ute to the material, So
cial and religious welfare of the people
EDWIN MINIS.
Durham. \. c., February u.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
TIE ROAD

Many conventions have been held II
ious, political, fra ternal-but never a bet
ter one than the Good Roads Congress
that adjourned last night. Some OF the
addresses were worthy of study; all Of
them We're valuable; not a few We're elo-
Quent with the eIoquence of deeds. They
vii be published in permanent form for
vide distribution.
Heretofore ore lack in progress in rcaG
building has been the lack OF unity Of
action. There has been concert, 20 CO.
operation, no organization. This is an
age OF organization. and nothing great
can succeed without it. This is p~artica-
larly true CT any great public enterprise,
affecting all the people and dependent
upon the working together of the great
majority of the people. That defect has
now been renledied. An organization has
been perfected that will seek to secure
the necessary cooperation for wide ex-
tension Of the building of good roads that
Is now going on in about a score OF coun.
tics in the State.
The inspiration of the Good Roads Con,
gfess Will be garnercd in progressive &C.
ten, and this Congress marks a new er;
IN ,he history of the public road con
struction and Improvement in Nortl
Carolina.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
IN 4 STROUD Of FIRE
Agonizing Death Of Wis
Mamie McKune at
Charlotte.
(By the associated Press

Charlotte, y. c., Feb. 15.-Screamius
agony and with her clothing ablaze i.
head to foot. Miss Mamie McKaae, II
operator Of the Charlotte Telephone
change, ran frantically about the room
the exchange on the third floor o
building in this city at 3:45 O'Clock
morning. then dashed out the door
ned down the three fights Of stairs
the street. She was met at the bottou
the stairs by parties attracted BY
ream who rolled her in the snow
extinguished the fire. She died q
hours later. Her dress had become
nlted from the stove in Il Office.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
PROF.. J 3.

To the Editor: I believe the results
of the Educational Conference held IL
Raleigh under the direction OF the Gov
ernor and superintendent OF Public In
struction VIII be ~far-reaching. In 1T
were represented all the educational
agencies and interests of the State. This
in itself means much. It's platform OF
principles and plan Of operations. Under
the skillful guidance Of our gifted Gov
ernor and Superintendent of Public In
struction will, in my judgment, result in
an or organization that will reach every
school district in the State, and arouse
the enthusiasm of all friends CT the pub
lie schools. Organization and agitation
must be the watchwords Of the work
ers in the great campaign before Us.
Sincerely,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
AYCOCK.

IN
The Educational Conference held IN
Raleigh this week resulted in bringing
together the forces which have hereto
fore worked separately IN the Tght
against illIteracy. IN the past we nave
been wanting in the power which comes
from nnitv Of action. We have always
had among educators 2 cOmmon purpose.
nav We are TO join in the actual work.
The conference was harmonious through
out There was q free interchange OF
views we faced the actual facts ana
have published them as they are be
fore any evil can be corrected 1t must
be known to exist. We know now that
90 per cent of our white population over
ten years of age cannot read and write
Knowing this We determined That eacn
wear should show q decrease in this mum
Der. To this end a systematic campaign
will be organized. Speakers will be sent
out over the State, the neWspapers-al-
WAYS on the side of popular education
Will be asked to devote more space TO
educational matters, and the preachers
are invited to join in the great work.
The conference did much good. 1t stimu-
lated us all and gave us renewed hope
and courage.
CTIAS. B. AYCOCK,
Governor
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
STABBED AND LEFT TC Burr.
Young Woman Found Desperately Wog.
in q tlazing Cabin
(By the Associated Press

Rome, Ga. Feb. 15.-What is bell
20 De an attempt 10 murder u "
white woman and burn her body Occur
mere tonight. The young = f.
Swami, is said to be related TO Polio.
Reuben Wilson and Jesse Wilson, CT
lanta. a man named Barnes, Who s
ne is the woman's husband, will ba
rested.
Just outside of the city this eve
Barnes left the girl IN an isolated c.
saying he would go to town and 81
carriage for her. Shortly afterWarj
burning cabin attracted attention.
Wouaan was found inside badly burnc-
with knife wounds IN her body. She
semi-conscious but could give 70 de-.
1t Is believed she will die.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18

is not u fit place for respectable neopIe
as long as these pictures AID printings
are On exhibition.
There ought to be some way to pun-
ish toughs who affront decency by such
advertisements. II the show * in kean-
ing with the advance notices. il o,ight
lot to De permitted to give an exhibition
in this or any other civilized ec,nru,nit,.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
4AONII AIVINJOAF,
Principal Raleigh Male Academy
PROF. ID. MATT. THOMPSON.

To the Editor: / regard the confer
ence as one Of great significance for tie
cause of education. 1t promises much
for the Improvement Of our rural schools.
a campaign carried on to educate tn
boys and girls IL the country districts, ii
carried on as was decided in the plans
made, will reduce illiteracy and give
each North Carolina child grcater anC
better school facilities.
D.. MATT. THOMPSON,
Supt.~ Statesvillc Graded Schools.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
Durham, \. c., February l
HOBBS.

Ny judgment is that the conference VIII
result III much good. because il was made
plain 10 many educators in the state that
there is a fixed purpose IN the efforts OF
Southern educational associations to be
helpful by the way of keeping the edu-
c~ational question to the front. Having the
hearty endorsement >of the government,
and what IS more. its active and wise CO.
operation, the movement will necessarily
do good. L. l.. HOBBS,
President Guilford College.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
Supt. County Schools Of Iredel
PROF. HUGH MORSON.

To the Editor: I heartily endorse the
objects Of the meeting, and the address
MADE to the people for local taxation for
rural schools. Ii the objects sought are
attained they will greatly benefit the
cause of education. 1t is an appropriate
thing that this meeting was held with
Governor Aycock who IS heart and soul
in the campaign fer better schools in
North Carolina
HUGH MORSON.
D-GaAGA-I Dnl-irL- Nal
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
PROF. EDWARD MINIS

To the Editor: From the facts &C nra
sented and the conditions as nortrava,
by those who know them best every IN.
present at the Educational Conference
must nave realized more wildly than
ever oelcre the great problem that con-
fronts the people of this State in making
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
PROF.. c. G.

To the Editor: The meeting was !;
great success in every way. The unity Of
purpose and the one idea TO make bet
ter schools for the rural districts were
noticeable features. 1t is 2 g-eat move
ment that has been set on foot. Its ac-
conplishrent will lift UP the State.
c. G.. VARDELL,
President Red Springs Seminar.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
AN & TO DECENCY.

The authorities owe it to decency to
compel the removal Of the indecent pic
lures and vulgar suggestion that have
been put on the boards Of this city ad-
Vertlsing a show scheduled to come to
Raleigh this week. Fayetteville street
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
TIFF EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
Views Of the Governor and Leading Educators on
What it will Accomplish.

~ tcnortance Of the earnest cooperation Of tn leaders Of eaue&.'h N
- ca~o1re "a heuer he rural publ. schools as evidence IN the resolutions
ANONYMOUSLY adoond. canno be over-@imaUd These men 'oeh me O"
~ III. state and where they lead thousands viii be sfad 70 "o"
- - - an inn,trv We publish below n opinion Of : few Oft the leaders.
heir impressions Of the effect Of he educaloh" h'V"s "u f" ~
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18

SUPr. J. A. BUTLER

The conference was a practical one.
Working for practical results. The Plat
form or purposes is a practical talk to the
people. II the object sought is obtained
1t Will be a glorious result. I feel that
the meeting means a great impetus to
cducation.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18

We are still stuck in the mud. II
Sydenham B. Alexander will bring that
Road Congress here and pull me out we
Will withdraw from the Senatorial race
R~harnKaJte Rooster. y
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
PRESIDENT NANN.

u. D. u III,
Prof. Latin Wake Forest College.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18
A HISTORY=MAkING WEEK.

To Of the most important gatherings ever held in the State of North taonha
we're heId in Raleigh during III past week-the Educational Conference ana the
capital Of the State at the same time, for the matters Of better u" N"@
and better public roads are so closely connected and ur-deFenden that QUE =
dependent uon he other Free Rural Delivery, emphasized a the '"u
Roads Congress. is the third progressive step in North Cardinals trinity Of s-
premest needs
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-02-18

CHAS. 3. AYCOCK,
Governor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
Germans in England.

From george Paul Ernest, of the AL
bany. Piccadilly, w., himself German
naturalized in this country, we have
received an appeal, addressed to all
German residents in England, to assist
in putting an end to the vile campaign
of calumny which is being carried on
against the British army. Now"
writes Mr.. Ernest, sis an opportunity
for all Germans here to show their
gratitude to England for all the kind
ness and hospitality which they have
received while living in this country.
enjoying the blessings of free institu-
tions and all the advantages and priv
ileges that the country can offer to the
born Briton. We wonder the move
ment has been so long in appearing,
but German residents who are willing
to help are invited to send him their
names and addresses to the above ad-
dress.--London Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
Wanted His Share.

1.-THE treasury department runs
across many funny things in the
course of days business" said an
official of that department. THE mails
are full of curious epistles, but, as a
rule most of them receive polite atten-
ton and answers are returned. Just
before the close of the year that ended
with December 81 Secretary Gage gave
an interview, showing the splendid
condition Of the country in financial
way, and the full purse of Uncle Sam.
In bis statement he showed that four
years ago or little more the per cap
tia circulation throughout the country
was only $23.14, but that although Tie
population has increased the volume Of
money has more than kept pace so
that the per capita at the first of the
year was $2S.73. A man named Schmidt
in New York saw the statement. and
the day after New Year wrote letter
to the treasurer saying that il the per
capita was so much he certainly did
not have his portion Of it. He inclosed
draft on the treasurer for the amount
that he considered he was entitled to.
The draft was presented to Treasurer
Roberts with great solemnity, but he
declined to honor it, and directed that
no answer be sent to Mr.. Schmidt.
whose letter was well written and the
handwriting good"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
WHERE he GOT OFF.
Mad Omsns Were Too Much for the
Phila dolphia Dark~y.

had Omsns Were Too Muoh for th<
Philadelphia Dsrk~y.
Detective George Fall Of the city hall
force was riding up town In q Thir.
teenth street trolley car last weeh
when colored man of his acQuaint.
ance came in and sat down In the
next seat. After brief chat the de-
tectlve said: Are you supersutious
SAM" mo, suh," said Sam. well,
it's good thing you're not" said Fall.
There's q crcss-eyed woman sitting
opposite" "Ya-as, sub, dat's right"
chuckled Sam. And up in the corner
is a hunchback." "Yas, sub, sees
him." "See the number Of the car up
there? It's 313." "Yas, Lah." "And
this is Thirteenth street we're on, you
know" You go long, sub" 1.-THE
cash register. as you may observe,
shows the figures 1873" "Ya-as, sub"
And this is Friday" "Ya-as." "Also
1t is the thirteenth day Of the month. +"
Quit 20 foolin'. man." 1T is now"
said the detective, pulling out his
watch, lust exactly thirteen minutes
past" The colored man had risen
to his feet. Il amt supahstitious, Mis-
tab Fall" he said, "but heahs where
| gifts off. You do make a man mighty
oncomfable. "-Philadelphia Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
Solving 1t.

Patrick, thrifty tradesman in the
neighborhood of the Dublin docks,
was, the story goes in Tit-Bits. man
who never spent penny more than
he needed to spend; but he was, never
theless, as good man at the making
of an Irish bull as any who lived be-
tween Bantry and Ballycastle.
Having one day occasion to send a
letter to place at some distance, Pat
rick called messenger and asked him
his price for going such distance
It'll be shillin'," said the man.
"Twice two much!" said Patrick.
Let 1t be sixpence."
"Nivver," answered the messenger
THE way list that lonely that I'd niv-
yer 60 it under shillin'."
Lonely. is it?" said Patrick.
scratching his head. Faith, an yeo
roight. Now, man, I'll tell we what
we'll do; make it sixpence. and I'll go
wild we to kape We company"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

| Italian church until just before the
! wedding day. At each of the visits
Hill, who never had much of import
ance to do, made himself agreeable to
the girl, and she smiled sweetly upon
him. Giacomo sometimes accompanied
the party, and usually he had nothing
to say except to answer questions. He
seemed to dislike Hill, but was al
ways courteous, as is every Italian
who, IL he cuts your throat, will do
1t politely. We chaffed Hill occasion
ally about the girl, and told him to
watch out that the lover didn't sink a
stiletto into him some day.
TITS good practice to talk to the
girl" he would say. land as for Gia-
como, a cigar will make him all right.
know the class"
Summer finally passed into autumn
and the day came for the bans to be
published. Hill, with his knowledge OF
the class" had spent fifty cents on
gaudy ornament for the girl and had
also supplied himself with some big
cigars for Giacomo, and when they
came in for their usual call, he pre-
sented the gifts with speech In his
villainous Italian. Angelica received
hers with pleasant smile and
a "Grazia, signor," and Giacomo took
his cigars in silence. Hill smiled and
said afterwards he'd bet he'd be called
upon to attend the first christening in
the new family.
On toward II o'clock that night,
when half the force was at work on
evening copy, and the copy readers
were swearing over some bad work,
Pietro came up the stairs and into the
room. His familiar. rather quick step.
had given place to a tired sort OF
tramp, and he looked unusually old
when he came into the full light OF the
room. He walked straight over to the
desk OF the city editor and stood with
his hat in his hands. The city editor
looked up.
We'll, what is it," he asked.
Man killa de girl" said the Italian.
Don on Rob street. Sticka de knife
in her."
"All right" said the city editor, I'll
send Johnson down when he comes
in" and adding perfunctory thank
YOU" he turned to his work again.
DE man dead. too" said Pietro
after moments silence.
That's all right. Run along now,
I'm busy" The city editor began to
frown. and Pietro turned away. AS
he passed Hills desk he laid little
package on it.
angelica sent it back" he said,
simply, and then went slowly down the
stairs. Hill opened the package and
found in it the little ornament he had
given the girl that afternoon. There
was a tiny red stain on it. but Hill was
too busy then to do more than Won
der.
The next morning the Planet had
on it's front page big scare head like
this:
DOUBLE MURDER!
Jealous Italian Knifes His Sweetheart.
Father of the Victim Stays the AS
sassin and Gives Himself Up!
All on Account of Present.
Two days later Hill borrowed IS.
and the man who went to write up the
funeral noticed great bunch OF
white roses on the coffin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

The great trouble with this country
is that it takes its amusements too
seriously. A century or so ago duel
ing was all the rage here, but so many
were killed by too enthusiastic indul-
gence in the sport. that laws were
finally passed prohibiting it. In France
however, 1t is still one of the leading
sports, and the list of dead and
wounded resulting from it in year
over there is much less than our list
Of football casualties for one season.
Syracuse Evening Herald
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

When the late ameer of Afghanistan
was troubled with bad toothache he
sent for his European dentist in open
court. The dentist examined the
tooth. which was nothing more than
an old stump, and advised that the
ameer should take laughing-gas and
have 1t out. The ameer inquired into
the effect of the gas and replied:
Il can not risk being dead man for
five seconds. much less FIVE minutes"
So, while the whole Afghan court
surveyed the operation, the dentis,
struggled with the tooth, and the stout
old ameer never moved a muscle.
The quality of common sense which
characterized this ruler once averted
a war between England and Russia.
A representative Of the ameer told
him that the Russians had taken
Afghan territory. but as England had
guaranteed him against aggression he
could easily depend on England to 60
to war II he said the word
The ameer sat quietly for few min
utes. stroking his beard, and then
called for map OF Afghanistan.
When it was brought he asked the
representative to show him the ter
ritory that had been seized. Then
tracing the little fringe of country,
and sweeping with his finger the great
space that stood for the rest of his
he said:
1T is so little that II is not worth
a great war about. YOUTHS
Companion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

only Cub" the fellows let him alone.
He talked to Angelica in the language
he thought to be Italian. and she
must have understood part Of what he
said, for she blushed occasionally.
Giacomo understood, too. for he
scowled once or twice at some rather
pointed remark Of Hills.
The trio made the visit short that
day, but Angelica and Pietro came
in often now to report the progress Of
the counting. The marriage was not
to take place until the music season
was over, and naturally, the bans
would not be published In the little
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

Gov. Tod, the war governor of
Ohio, was generally considered to be
conscious to the full of his official i'm
portance. He was under discussion in
the lobby Of Columbus hotel when
stranger to the city remarked:
"'Tod'-all the Tods 1 ever knew
wrote their name 'T-o-double d."
There was silence. 4 hen an old
acquaintance of the chief executive
explained:
"Well, to tell the truth, that used to
be the governors way of writing it,
but one day. as it happened, man
told him that God spelled his name
with only one "a That settled It,.
lhenceforward the governors final ID
was lost in the discard"
CoY1orttons of scarf or tta ninc ia
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
pietro was a familiar figure in the
Planet editorial rooms.

Planet editorial rooms.
day by the father, just as the men
were assembling for their afternoon
work, and the congratulations were
done all over again. Giacomo was
strapping, low-browed man. with a
yather sheepish smile. He spoke Eng
fish comparatively well, having been
born in America, and the son of af-
fluent rag pickers, who had allowed
him to go to school as often as he
wished for nearly two years. Angelica,
that afternoon wore her best clothes
and looked almost pretty. Pietro had
left his hurdy-gurdy at home and wore
new gold rings in his ears. They were
making gala day of 1t.
Hill felt himself called upon to do
tho honors Of the office, and as he was
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

THE BEST RESULTS IN STARCHINo
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch besides getting 4 OF. more for
same money-no cooking required.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

When it is said of man that he is
funny it is usually a polite way of
saying he is fool.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

The difference between job and
position seems to depend on the sal
ary