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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-04

the Selma dispensary. This institution
has also been successful in every sense
in this town, and, as compared with the
saloon has been an unqualified blessing
to the community. Besides the income
derived from these regular sources the
town itself which is in fine condition
financially, has given us 5000 gratis, to
be used in equipment.
We have a business-like board of trus-
tees composed of Nj. c. Winston, n. e.
Egerton, and Dr. r. j. Noble and sup
ported by the whole people. They bought
and fitted for the use of the schools,
the buildings, formerly belonging 10 the
Selma Collegiate Institute. During the
year past we employed eight teachers and
had an attendance of nearly four hun
dred pupils, upon the average for eight
months. We will run nine months next
year. The outlook for us is very good.
THOS. T. GAMBLER, Supt.
2 Selma ~ c.. May 80 1902.
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have taken first honors at the State
University, and at nearly every college
both for men and women, in North Caro-
lima and in many outside the State
The past year there were twenty eight
young men and seventeen young women,
former students of the Goldsboro graded
school. seeking higher education at col
leges. academies and professional
schools. Before the establishment OF the
public graded school, all the boys and
girls off at college from Goldsboro in
any one year could be counted on the
fingers of one hand
In one year at least seventeen, perhaps
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-04
THE SHELBY GRADED
SCHOOLS.

The Shelby Graded Schools were es-
tablished under a special law of the
Legislature of 1891 and by a majority
vote of the people of the town of Shelby
in the year 1891.
The first sessions of these schools
opened on the 9th day of September. 1891.
under the presidency of Prof. Charles J.
Parker, of Raleigh, N. c.. with a corps
of able teachers. Prof Parker soon
resigned to accept the position as man
ager of the Educational Bureau at Raj
eigh, N. c., and then Prof Winfield of
Virginia, was selected as his successor.
At the close of this first year Prof.
Winfield resigned. and then the school
board elected Prof F. H. Curtiss, now
superintendent of the Burlington Graded
Schools. as our superintendent. which
position he held for six years when ne
resigned to become the superintendent of
the Mount Airy Graded Schools. Prof S.
f. Gidney, Of Shelby. n. c.. was then
elected superintendent of these schools,
and held said position for one year. when
he resigned to enter the profession of
law. Prof. Gidney's successor was Prof.
c. T. Carr. who was then the principal
of these schools. After one year Prof.
become the principal of the Mooresville
High School. Prof. S. G. Harden, of Fair
field, S. c., was then in July. 1900, elected
as superintendent of these schools, which
position he still fills with much tact and
ability. All these superintendent, to-
gether with their respective corps OF
teachers, have from start to finish been
faithful and true to the responsibilities
and trusts committed to them, and the
fruits of their labors among us are now
feeding the better natures of our 1000
children, making happier and brighter our
homes and giving a new impetus to the
religious and business life of all our citi-
zens who avail themselves of these school
privileges.
The white school is especially thorough
and practical, preparing the pupils to
enter any of our colleges in the State
J. A. ANTHONY
Chairman of School Board
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There is hope now. Teachers of all
kinds had united with a common pur-
education; to preach the gospel of
deliverance from ignorance. The poor
uneducated all through the State, are
calling for help. This means that this
State and all the Southern States have
awakened to the idea of competition.
They know that they can win no battle
with unframed soldiery; the brain must
be trained. this being first in the battle
for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Venable, of the
University.
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professions Prof f. p Moses. now super
intendent of the Raleigh city schools;
Prof Edwin A. Alderman, now president
of Tulane University; Prof. j. Y. Joyner.
now State Superintendent of Schools;
Prof. l.. d. Howell. who now holds an
important position in the public schools
of New York city; Prof. j. |. Foust, who
is now Professor of Pedagogy in the
State Normal and Industrial College at
Greensboro, and Prof. Thos. r. Foust, the
present capable and popular superin-
tendent who is destined for promotion.
He is in the Zine of succession"
Goldsboros men of wealth have from
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-04
ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Ten years ago Elizabeth City was liter
ally without a public school building for
white children. The little unsightly
structure bearing that appsllation had
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-04

That man who labors under the impress
sion that some other man is always in
his way never amounts to much. L..
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1t is not less absurd than wicked to
treat manual labor with contempt since
to it we owe all the visible results of
.ciyilization-C. II. Ham.
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about fifty or sixty urchins.
In 1893 site was secured in the cen
trail part OF the city. and brick building
consisting of three rooms was erected.
Four years later an annex was built,
thereby giving two additional rooms.
In 1891 the entire building was remod-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-04

When man starts out for lark he
begins with swallow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-04

he classic halls of our beloved Univer--
sity.
years.
w. NJ. HINTON.
Elizabeth City. N. c.. May 80, 1902.
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If one human being has an alienable
God giving right to moral and intellec-
tual development, so have all.-Dr j. l..
M Curry.
A polished gentleman is sometimes too
slick for his associates.
The Yale expositor., 1902-08-29
snIcEss.RY PRcsurIon.

Don't neglect . cold. IL IL worse
than unpleasant. Itis dangerous. By
using One minute Cough Cure you can
cure u at once. Allays inflammation
clears the mead, soothes and strength
ems the mucous membrane. Cures
coughs. Group, throat and lung troubles.
Absolutely safe. Acts Immediately.
Children like 10. Grant Holden.
The Yale expositor., 1902-08-29
Nearly Lost His Life.

\ regrettable accident occurred on
the i. NJ. railroad near Avoca on sun
day. whereby Harry Jardine came near
losing his life As it was, he will be
laid mp for while. Harry had made
up his mind 20 visit Yale friends and
started out from Avoca on n railroad
velocipede. lie had gone not more
than mile when he was crashed into
by all extra freight train, which for
some reason he had not perceived or
heard In time 10 get of the track.
Harry was thrown and at first it was
thought he must be killed, but miracu-
lously he escaped with three frac.
tured ribs and a badly cut up head.
lie was taken up and brought 10 the
home OF his brother i'm Yale and medi-
cal attention given him. lie will re
cover, but the sad occasion will prob
ably always remain i'm his memory as
horrid dream. Harry says that no
whistle was blown by the trainmen on
the freight and he had no warning of
It's approach. Different stories are OF
course atloat as 20 the accident, but IL
Is impossible 10 sift the truth from any
so we let them all go by until the exact
one comes TO light.
The Yale expositor., 1902-08-29
Pomona Grange Picnic.

An ideal day for picnic was We'd.
nesday, fair and pleasant. The wealth.
er man seemed 20 have had this day In
store for the Oranges of St. Clair
county.
Before noon large number OF people
from different points had gathered In
the beautiful grove belonging TO Jas.
Massie, five miles north. east of Capac,
and the proceedings Of the day were
opened by music from the Capac band,
which, by the way, is a good band.
Afterwards an opening address which
should have been made by Daniel
Foley, was of necessity omitted, OH ac-
count of his absence, and the Lynn
Grange choir sung pleasing selection
with organ accompaniment. After
more music by the band the company
scattered in groups 10 spread dinner.
Tablecloths were laid on the grassy
sward and 10 was not long before the
eatables were fast disappearing before
the hungry people. After dinner, or.
der was called by Mr.. Massie, who gave
the program for the afternoon. John
Sheehy spoke on the subject "Why am
l n Granger" and ne handled his topic
we'll, speaking I'm distinct voice
which reached every part of the crowd.
Several we're absent who were on the
program, and Judge Tappan was call
ed on next Mr. Tappan is always a
pleasing speaker and his remarks on
this occasion were interesting and ap-
propriaie. although he had not known
that he should be called upon. The
next speaker was Hon. T.. Il. Cole, past
lecturer OF the New York state Grange.
lie held the peoples attention with the
growth, advancement and advantages
OF the grange, and the beneiicent In
iluences coming from membership In
the order, interspersing his speech
with incidents and anecdotes relative
thereto. a paper was then read by
Estella Hill and a recitation by r. A.
Brough, completed good program
which everyone enjoyed.
IL was the privilege of the Expos
itor man 20 be- present on this day
aud we must say that we came away
with many new ideas In regard 10 this
organization OF the farmers aud we
are certainly convinced that 10 Is a
grand, good thing.
The Yale expositor., 1902-08-29
School Board Meet.

Yale, Mich, Aug. %, 1902
Special meeting called to order by
Moderator Menerey.
Trustees present-Cnrrier and Wal.
lace.
Moved and supported that we adopt
the 18th grade In our school as outlined
by Prof. Robinson.-Carried.
Moved by Wallace, supported by
ney's Rhetoric IN place OF Hills now
In USE Carried.
III. e. Martin. Director.
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1000 Miles by Dog Team.

w. II. Adams, who, after six years in
Alaska, has been spending the winter in
Portland, left for the far North Saturday
evening. He was bound for the headwa-
tiers of the Koyokuk, where he has some
mining interests which are thought to be
valuable. His faithful dog team, which
has also been passing the winter in Port
land, went with him. 1t consists Of two
huge black Russian bloodhounds. gaunt
and bony, one weighing 100 pounds and
the other $50 pounds, and stout collie
dog for a leader to set the pace for the
others. He will 80 to White Horse,
where he will hitch up his team and load
his toboggan with 500 pounds, and start
for clean 10OO-inile journey over the
ice and snow. He will go through Daw-
son and 400 miles down the Yukon, and
then across a range of mountains and
down to the headwaters of the KoyOkuk,
only sixty miles from Point Barrow. He
expects to be fifty days OH the trip. Mr..
Adams puts his trust in his team ito
pull him through" and says the big dogs
are very powerful and true, and his collie
surpasses as leader the native huskies.
Portland OregOnian.
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Broadway cars and vehicles were
blocked in a jam. The old horse wouldn',
move. His driver stood alternately star
ing at him in despair and beating him
with a heavy whip. But neither blows
nor words would move him; he laid bacl;
his ears and stood stock STILL A crowd
gathered, watched and commented.
Build fire under him. suggested
one.
'Stick a pin in him. advised another.
Again the driver laid on the whip more
heavily than before. But it was no 60
Just then man stepped out of the
crowd.
"Let me have a try" he said.
He walked up to the old horse and laid
his hand on his head.
'Come, old boy, buckle down to it,"
and he patted him gently. The horse
turned his old head and looked at the
stranger.
"Come.'' he continued, ''have another
try. buckle down to it, and he stroked
his neck.
The old horse understood at last. His
limbs gave a culver and the truck moved
ahead-New York Tiihune
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MAKING CAR WHEELS STRONG
Severe Tests TO Which They are Sub.
jectel in Manufacture.

Severe Tests TO Which They are Sub.
jectei in Manufacture.
Some remarkable tests on car wheels
have just been made at the foundries of
the New York car wheel works at Black
Rock. The company is filling an order
for special quality of wheels to be used
being built for the Pennsylvania railroad
by the Pressed Steel Car company. The
requirements for wheels for such work
are very severe, and railroad engineers
have regarded that proposition as one of
the most difficult to be faced in modern
railroading. All the railroad papers have
recently. been filled with discussions on
the subject.
The load to be carried by each wheel
in such ears exceeds eight tons, more
than double the load in ordinary practice
The New York car wheel works have
made a specially for some years of
chilled wheels for special service, and
the progress made in the manufacture
has been demonstrated by tests. The
specifications and test requirements OF
the Master Car Builders association re-
Quire wheels to stand ten blows of a
weight Of 14O pounds falling twelve feet,
the wheel being placed horizontally, sup
ported at three points on the tlange.
Some railways also require the wheels
of casting a band of molten iron, ~
inches thick by 4 inches wide, around
the wheel tested. The test demonstrates
the ability of the wheel to withstand eX-
cessisve heating from brake service. The
roads inspector selects three wheels from
each lot OF 100 offered, and if any one
fails to meet the test requirements the
lot is rejected. 1t can be seen that the
tests are severe, even in regular practice.
Buffalo Express
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Most Costly of Drugs.

''The price of many drugs used in
medicine is astonishing to those who are
not acquainted with the subject" re-
marked q druggist. There are several
that are worth their weight in gold
(about $40 an ounce, while 50, So or s.
an ounce are quite common prices in
pharmacy. But there is one drug that
can recall which is worth more than
its weight in gold. That is pseudo ply
sostigmine. l don't think that it has
popular name. 1t is too rich for that.
In the pharmac ists' list it is quoted at
81 a grain, or $437.5O an ounce. The
seed from which the drug is made grows
in India and Brazil. as we'll as in parts
of South Africa. This Seed tradition
says, was once used by native chiefs as
an ordeal. The ordeal generally result
ed in the death of the man upon whom
it was tried, and so was considered as Il
great truth finder. The prepared drug
is something used now in prescriptions
for the treatment Of heart disease.''-
rhiladelDhis Times
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Intelligence CT Animals.

Elephants are among the most severe
~ drilled of animals; their intelligence
does not have free play in consequence.
But all English trainers agree that there
is a great difference in capacity between
them, and that some will learn and re-
member lesson far more quickly than
others. Cats have very ''levep' brains
and are too self-center and self-con.
tanned, as a rule, to show the distinc-
lions which exist between them. Thei:
strongest instinct is toward kind o.
domestic comfort not exactly shared
with human beings, but enjoyed in their
company, to which the cat perfectly
adapts itself. Yet there are misail-
thropic cats which make no secret of
their dislike and contempt for mankinc;
in general, only come into the house un.
der protest and would prefer to sleep ii,
a coal cellar to taking their nap in good
society. These are the exceptions H..
the cat world, but every one has met
with them. Birds are usually regarded!
as possessing brains in "classes," not as
individuals, the origin of the belief being
probably the fact that birds of one spe-
cies usually build exactly the same kind
of nest. The generalization is not COR
rect. The same species may have brains
Of all capacities. Spectator.
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tcr--squanders it on diamonds. horses.
junketings, and God knows what be-
Sides"
"Ah! Is that so? I knew he Womb
be punished for his wickcdncss sooner
or 1ster.' said Alice; quietly.
For my part. I'm dashed glad is
sooner" remarked Uncle Beaja:a.n.
Nemesis. it strikes me, is 700 often like
the public prosecutor-wants her elbow
logging such a deuce Of 4 lot of times
before she gets to work. Well. goe,.by
my dear. l am glad YOU listened to rva-
son in that other little matter. GoodDy.''
AS he went home he said:
''Shc thinks it's I. And positiye;v 7
dared not exactly undeceive her, in ca<:'
source OF the money. A curious ca Sc
a very curious case. Fancy that girl he
ing so stricken with remorse that she
must go and ruin both her husband and
herself in order that his money may find
it's way into, the pockets of the wronccd
wife. Ten thousand pounds for the sale
OF her diamonds and horses-and another
five thousand to come! Alice is provided
for for life. But she must never know
Shes so confoundedly proud and obstin-
ate. Poor Ruth! I'm sorry for that
girl. Rcmorse and racketing between
them are killing her fast. can see that.
And upon my WORD, 4 vii! be relief
~ liz With SuC ulCS. ESllt uOL tie EOit
to blab. But all women have something
OF the sieve in Them" continued Uncle
Benjamin, sententiously.
Ruth did soon die. Alice never knew
the truth. But Uncle BENJAMIN was not
the sole depositary thereof. The Curate
also had It,. under seal Of confession.
That was why he pleaded the cause of
the poor girl, as warmly as he dared,
in the matter of Christian burial.
"She was full of agonizing remorse for
her SIM" he declared. ,:'.
Like Judac Iscariot," said the Rector.
charitably.
But l think I must read the burial
service over her." persisted the Curate:
'otherwise some carpins parish:oner
might complain to the bishop
The mention of the bishop prevailed,
and Ruth had full rites of burial 1t
was remarked by the few present that
the Citrate read the service with unusual
fervor-London Truth.
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French Sword for the Gar.

a splendid sword Of honor fortthe Car
has been finished by NJ. Froment Men,
rice. It is a present from the medal
wearing veterans of the French army to
the Emperor Nicholas H., in commem-
grafton of his stay at Compeigne and of
made of the finest steel and the hit is
an imperial crown with lateral orna-
mentations, consisting Of the Cross of
the Legion of Honor, a victor's laurel
wreath, the -double-headed eagle and the
lion of the Romanoffs. There are also
suitable inscriptions, notably the device.
military medal awarded to veteran Off
GERS and soldiers of the French army
London Telegraph.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-28
Mandolin Sleeves for Summer Girl.

The Dressmakers' Protective associa-
tion has held it's annual session in New
York city. The association has a mem
bershiD of 5000, and the objects OF the
organization are to hold exhibitions and
meetings every spring and fall, at which
lectures will he given and advance styles
illustrated by Paris gowns from the
greatest dressmakers in the world, show
ing the latest ideas in the design and
use of materials. Most important Of the
changes in styles announced is the pass
ing Of the tiounce and the de-
cree that the boX-plaited skirt is
to be the only one of the sea-
son. The chief feature of the waists
of 1902. is was declared, will be the
long shoulder line and the suppression
of the collar. The very smartest frocks
will be made with Just bit of lace or
chiffon around the throat. Another nov
city is the 'mandolin' sl2eve, which is
small at the top and blouses from the
elbow, the puff greatly suggesting the
instrument from which it takes its name.
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Wanted q Straight Answer.

To MIR. MacNeiA. the Irish member OF
Parliament, is due the credit for the FIRST
'bulp' of the season. '"Then when will
the heliogram correspondence he pub
lished"' demanded the persistent Irish
man: Loyal ministerialists endeavored
to shout him down, but Mr.. MacNeill.
raising his voice to scream. changed
their wrath to mirth by challenging Mr..
Brodrick to give him a eyes, or ssNo''
answer. "AL I ask, Mr.. Speaker" he
explained with dignity, lis that to my
simple question, When will the CORE
sDondence be published? I should have
plain Yes or 'NO.''-London EXPRESS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-28

r. Z. Crane of Chicago, who has gone
to the trouble of collecting symposium
of opinions on the value Of college educa-
ton in business, has obtained none bet
ter than his own, which begins with this
proposition: THE whole world is n col
lege, and one who wishes to obtain
knowledge will find plenty Of opportuni-
ties for doing so.'
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thoroughly exploited. that there is scarce
ly any room for further improvement.

The uncomfortable Manitowoc 7artesian
we'll is like the gusher that was recently
opened in the Town OF Lake, Milwaukee
county. The possibility of tapping un-
foreground currents Of water in Wiscon-
sin is worthy of consideration in connec-
ton with irrigation enterprises. Wiscon-
sin land is fruitful under natural mois-
tening by occasional rains; but it would
be more fruitful if it could be systemat-
ically irrigated with water from artesian
wells
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The cruel blackmailers who are trying
to work" Alexander r. Peacock, u
littsburg multi-nlillionaire, should be run
to cover and when captured subjected to
punishment so s,vere that others Of their
kidney will be deferred from the dcs-
Dicube business.
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\ famous London boat builder is to
furnish a new shell for the crew Of the
University Of Wisconsin, gift from
Capt. Fred Pabst: and the University
boys will furnish the 'Fbeef." The latter
element Of the combination is more i'm.
portant than skill in the designing of
shells, as the limitations of the latter are
narrow and shallow, and have been so
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-28

\ young woman of Miller City, Ohio,
has paid with her life for the reckless
ness Of taking ''headachc powder that
was thrown into carriage in which she
was riding. \ few more incidents of
this kind will destroy the business of
those who exploit the sale Of medicines
by distributing samples OF the same in
diScrimin3tply
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In combining his gifts to men, Prince
Henry accumulated his declaration that
America is full of beautiful women. He
could not possibly provide gifts enough
to 90 around, if he tried to pay tribute in
that way to the charming hospitality of
the women he met during his tour
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The disappearance of the Stein family
from York. Pennsylvania, recalls the de-
pletion Of other families of stems by SOU
venir hunters, who by the failure of the
man who conducted banquet in New
York for Prince Henry, on account of
the disappearance Of the silver in the
pockets Of souvenir-crazy guests, have
placed their hobby in the same class with
nett larceny