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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-20
WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.

UNI OC LIE LEG4SAA4 OGNGS
Some Important Measures That Have
Been introduced and are Now Being
Considered.
Not much important work has yet
been done in the Legislature beyond
the introduction of bills. Some of
the most noteworthy measures o
pending are thus outlined by the
Statesville Landmark:
PRIsON PAROLE COMMISSION
Senator Brown, of Columbus, has
introduced a bill for a "prison parole
commission" which provides that
the commission shall consist of the
Governor, Attorney General and one
private citizen to be chosen by the
General Assembly. This commission
shall receive and consider petitions
from convicts serving anywhere un-
der sentence of State courts, shall
investigate the facts in the indict-
ment and conviction of such con-
victs, obtain facts from officers in
charge and after due consideration
the board may parole the convict un-
der such conditions as they see fit,
provided that no parole shall be
longer than u months, and the con-
Wet paroled shall report monthly his
residence, conduct and avOcation,
these reports to be filed by the COM
mission. Any convict violating the
conditions OF his parole shall be i'm
mediately rearrested and serve out
his original sentence. If at the *
piration of the parole the convict has
properly conducted himself the COM
mission can extend the parole anoth-
or y months and if the commission
becomes satisfied that the convict is
entitled to a pardon the Governor
shall unconditionally pardon him.
The parole commission shall meet at
such times IS the Governor directs
and the member other than the Gov
ernor and Attorney General shall be
paid 81 per day and mileage when at
tending sessions. The commission
may expend not exceeding $500 for
clerical work. Nothing in this act
shall be construed as interfering
with existing laws giving the Gov
ernor the tight of pardon or cOmmu-
tation of sentence"
AN INNOVATION
Another bill introduced amends
The Code in regard to legitimatizing
the birth of children born out of
wedlock. It provides among other
things that if the mother and reput-
ed father intermarry after the birth
of their child, the said child shall be
deemed legitimate.
ROOM FOR TEMPERANCE LEGISLATION
Senator White, of Franklin, has
introduced a bill prohibiting the sale
of morphine, cocaine, opium, etc., ex-
cept on the prescription of a physi-
clan. The law is a good one and
ought to pass. Those who have Op>
portunity to know say that the use of
these dr1Us has Increased TO an
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-20

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hibits the sale of cigarettes, or paper
and tobacco out of which cigarettes
can be made, to any person under II
years old. But the boys under II
get all the cigarettes they want. Not
one merchant in a dozen ever thinks
about the law.
O A PREPARATORY
Among the important bills intro
duced in the Senate Wednesday was
one for a reformatory for young
criminals, by Norris, of Wake. The
bill provides for it's management by
seven directors appointed by the
Governor, the directors to receive
So a day for services, with mileage,
and appoint a superintendent at a
salary not exceeding $4,000 a year,
teachers and subordinates to be Sc
Iected by the directors, who will fix
all salaries, and who among other
things will arrange for a system of
manual training and instruction in
trades.
Within four months of the adop-
ton of the act the directors are to
purchase suitable grounds, compris-
ing not less than so nor more than
200 acres, at a location deemed best,
and at a reasonable price. The
building to be erected shall have a
capacity of 400 inmates, a portion to
accommodate at least $50 to be erect
ed at once, and completed, if posi-
bic, by January 1, 1904. The cost of
the building is put at $4,000, and a
sum not exceeding $4,000 a month is
to be used for maintenance.
-FOUR OTHER BILLS
A bill introduced by Senator
Spence provides that boarding house
keepers must provide suitable rooms,
bed, bedding and food for their
guests, and if they fail in this or
turn a stranger from their door they
are liable to a fine of $50. They are
also responsible for the safe keeping
of the personal property of the
guests and suit may be brought and
recovery obtained for as much as
$1,000 worth of jewelry and other
valuables.
On Friday, 10th, an important bill
was introduced by Senator Pollock,
of Lenoir. It asks that the amount
to be appropriated to the old Con-
federates be increased from the
100000 of last year to 100000 this
year.
A bill to make it a felony for a
man to elope with the wife of anoth-
er was introduced by Mr.. Abel, of
Johnston. The punishment is fixed
at Imprisonment for not less than
ten years.
Mr.. Murphy, of Rowan, proposes
to add to section 1886 of The Code
the following: eff the husband shall
abandon the wife, and live separate
and apart from her one year, the
wife shall be entitled to a dissolution
of the bonds of matrimony, but the
husband shall not re-marry during
the lifetime of the wife," and vice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
ALASKAN BOUNDARY DECISION.

The refusal of Messrs Ayesworth and ee the Canadian
members of the Alaskan boundary sign the findings
OF that commission both childish and churh and tends
that Canada expected the matters in controversy be settled not
accordance with right and justice with the plain provision OF treaties
and with the established facts OF history but accordance with the
Claims without regard their msy and unubantial character
however Americans likely TO be at all disturbed or
ened over their undnhed and ndnsbe both Canada
ano the United States required under the of the treaty
Ieeng the boundary dispute the commission abide by
accession rendered by all majority OF the commissioners
oy mas reached finding sustaining all the contentious Of the
Ind states with exception and will be quite effective
ana binding without the signatures of Mes Ayworh and ette
with them.
he award that has been made possible one that
could in justice be rendered contention that was not raised bv
Ianaoa un a she discovered the need of the
flondke god heas ms award susans the United
claim that its title TO southwestern Alaska obtained from Russia
by purchase in 1867 clearly the treaty between
Britain and Russia 1925 that jurisdiction over the strp
territory recognized repeatedly Canada and that Il wa.
questioned until recent years
Canada alone responsible for raising question and can
be said England did commit any time during
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
PROVIDENCE BOYS CLUB.

The limit OF the small boys capacity
for ice cream and cake was nearly reach
ed at the good time" az the Providence
Boys club last Saturday evening. After
a good program OF instrumental music.
singing and reciting each OF the ieo boys
and girls present was treated to large
portion OF Ice cream. two sandwiches and
two piece of cake. The entertainment
and cream was given by the Y =. q G. Y.
Of the Union congregational church and
the cake and sandwiches by the Y II. s.
C. e of the Central Congregational
This n the nrst OF a series Of good
times. as they are called by the boys
which will be held at the Boys club this
winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
SUBSCRIPTION HOP.
Emergency Sunshine Circle at Roger VII.
IIams Park Casino.

There was a pleasing hop last night AZ
the Casino at Roger Williams PARK under
the auspices OF the Emergency Sunshine
Circle. auxiliary to the Sunshine Society
OF Rhode Island, OF which Mrs. Charles
III. Beach Is president The advisory
president is Mrs. George r. McAuslan.
the secretary Miss Marion A. Day and
the treasurer Miss Rebecca Stafford.
The dance was a select one. There
were several hundred dancers on the floor
and the dainty gowns OF the young ladies
showed to advantage against the palm
background with which the attractive as
sembly room was ornamented.
The patronesses were Mrs. Charles II.
Reach. Mrs. Elisha Dyer. Mrs. -. Russell
Brown Mrs Archibald &. Matteson, Mrs.
Eugene NJ. Sawln, Mrs. Frank ID. Sim
mons. Mrs. George A. Jepherson, Mrs.
Charles w. Bubier and Mrs. George X.
McAuslan.
The members OF this Organization arc
hard workers, giving their attention 10
the needs OF the District Nursing associa-
tion and the hospitals
The active members are Mrs. George r.
Foster. the Misses Julia Fowler. Ida
Fowler. Charlotte n, Hamlin, Cora H..
Phillips, Annie J. Robinson, Mollle Rick
art Margaret Tingley. May Whittier.
Mile Whittier. Louise Whitehouse. Har-
riet Thompson. Caroline l.. Walker, olive
Leonard, Mabel Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
A PRACTICAL MEETING.

An especially interesting meeting Of
Sunday school teachers was held In the
parish rooms OF Grace church last night
by the diocesan committee on Christian
education. Actual classes were taught on
the platform giving illustrations of class
teaching By experts. The teaching was
accompanied BY statement OF principles.
The primary class was I'm charge Of
Miss Clara =. Dyer of this city, the
prayer book class was In charge OF Rev
Laster Brander. Jr.. Pm. %. rector OF St
Johns church OF this city and Miss Uhl
OF 81. Georges sunday school OF New
York conducted the Bible class.
After the meeting refreshments were
served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
MI r. s. l.. TAYZ'S

Schools for dancing now open. *. OF Il.
Hall Elmwood avenue. Childrens class
Saturdays at %. m. Adults beginners
class Tuesdays at p. m, oriental Han,
74 Westminster street. Adults class
Wednesdavs AT s %. M, Textile Hail. 1855
Westminster street. Adults beginners
class Thursdays at p. m CirculaiS'
Address s. l.. TATZ. 16 Vineyard St, CITY,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
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( )HAr CrHERsS J
I MRR >NY1Nc !
NSO 100000 ss~

There are many estimable men who
keep up a kind OF speaking acquaintance
with good citizenship, but who don't like
the embarrassments OF closer fellowship.
They are devoted to reform in the alb
stract. but are not willing to inconve-
nience themselves by working for It.
These deadheads get frightened when
there Is serious effort made TO do any
thing, but after the thing is done there
are none reader than they TO share the
spoil OF victory. y.'--Philadelphia Record.
Russia has taken great pains TO In
form the world that II Is In hghting trim,
but protests that IL does not want to fght.
Both assurances are plausible. Russia
does not want TO fight, but has put Itself
I'm fighting order so as TO get what II
wants without fighting for H."-kansas
City Star.
rs there another father of a family be-
sides Grover Cleveland who would rather
see his boy grow up 10 be a great bridge
builder than to be president OF the United
states? or is this only the sentiment OF
man who has been ?"-Boston Her
aid.
I'VE knew that Tammany district lead
ers supervised the city departments and
owned their certain share OF patronage.
but we did not know they wrote for
place for my man or asked with brutal
directness I'm a dictated letter how many
appointments they could have In that de-
partment Nobody was blind to the fact
that the sanitary code was suspended In
favor OF loyal Tammany tenement own
ers. but Il remained for the Murphy let
ters to show IN cold print that precau-
tions against an epidemic OF typhoid fever
were abandoned on the use OF the proper
'infooence' New York Press.
"Men who have lost in prodigious cap
italization and speculation probably feel
that the whole commercial fabric is rip
ping with them but they will have to be
reminded that II is a hard job TO pull the
crops up by the roots."-Cincinnau En-
quirer.
South Carolina has reason 10 cover her
face In shame for her incapacity for self
government. Buffalo Courier.
with Mr.. Cieveland's estimate OF the
'frightful proportions OF corruption In
American politics ali will not agree. and
allowance must be made for the rhetoric
exigencies of speaker with moral
theme TO enforce and political duty to
enjoin Were our public life saturated
with the Indecent venality OF selnshness
and a mere sink OF venality the outlook
would be dark indeed. and the cheerful
ray or optimism thrown by the speaker
over his concluding forecast would be
hard to Justify. IL is fair To remember
that the greater disclosures OF OFFICIAL ras-
calities have been due 20 the efforts OF
honest men In Office. and that the greater
reforms have started from the inside. -
Milwaukee sentinel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
in SOCIETY

Mr.. Charles b. Makinney gave a charm
ing dinner party at the Agawam Hunt
club last evening in honor of his fiancee.
Miss Cook. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Miller. Jr.. Mrs. Jack Pegram,
Mr.. Harry Sackett. Miss Bessie Sackett,
Miss Marian Hazard. Miss Harriet Haz-
ard. Mr.. Lauriston Hazard Miss Morti-
mer OF New York. Mrs Alexander Cha
pin. Mr.. Walter Calender. Mr. Daniel r.
George and Mr. Corliss.
An exceedingly pretty and successful
dance was given FOR sweet charitys s
sake" at the Casino at Roger Williams
park last evening under the auspices OF
the Emergency Sunshine Circle. OF which
Mrs. George r. McAuslan is advisory
president.
The decorations were In keeping with
the colors OF the Sunshine society. yellow
and white predominatng against a back
ground OF palms.
The patronesses of the affair were Mrs
Charles II. Beach. the state president Of
the Sunshine society Of Rhode Island
Also Mrs. Elisha Dyer, Mrs. ID. Russell
Brown, Mrs. Archibald c. Matteson. Mrs
Frank u. Simmons, Mrs Charles Bubier,
Mrs. George II. McAuslan Mrs George
A. Jepherson, Mrs Eugene NJ. Sawin.
The managers of the dance were Mr..
John A. Tillotson, Mr.. Merwin White and
Mr.. Harold Day.
The season of dancing at the old ex-
elusive academy OF Mrs. Sphinx opened dur
Ing the present week with the brightest
prospects for gay and brilliant season.
number OF private classes being In pros
pect. together with n trio OF coming out
parties In the late fall
Among the private classes which will
be continued during the coming season
is that of Mrs. Frank A. Sayes.
Mr.. anu Mrs Arthur r. Lisle Of Cow
tnyin ha x.,t., L.. -.
Miss Mortimer of New York Is the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Miller Jr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

George H. Kenyon yesterday by the
Republican city convention for the office of citizen of
high character su physician who the head of
the medical department of the militia has rendered valuable
and efficient service He is and honored member OF
many leading organizations with which the states dstin
ghd identified and he the and confidence
of his fellow citizens generally
nomination of Dr. Kenyon signal proof Republ
upon whom blame the iniquous police commits
law and for the outrage which the people Of Providence have
been subjected by realized the absolute necessity of naming
their mayoray candidate besmrched by connection
with responsibility for that maevoent maodoous
had eoney and hardhood place the head
of their municipal ticket the of the who introduced the
police commission bill the house and who aided
In rahoag through the assembly against the protests
and the warnings of the city's best citizens
That candidate overwhelmingly defeated in spite of the
crafty and cunning scheme his dividing
strength of the opposition through the insrumenty of third
ticket The Republicans to believe they possibly win
with clean and good citizen such Dr. Kenyon undoubtedly
this they will gvousy
ddate however worthy his character be- will receive
the support of the intelligent citizenship of Prov
unless enlisted with the people their compel
restoration of the right of home rule of which they been
sharnelessly despoed 49,
Something people
make than record of good citizenship and eminent profes
sona standing That something fearless support of peoples
demand for the wng out of the continuing outrage imposed
them by the police law and nsistenc
the right of shall those
1t scandalousy hlched.
Even though personally inclined aid the people their
righteous Dr. would be doing be-
he is the candidate of the responsible
abuses that have been party which instead of attempt
Ing remedy crying brazenly gorng in it, and vo
eousy declaring its purpose perpetuate long has the
power to do
While concedng personal worth good citizenship and
high character of DR. Kenyon The News firmly convinced he will
defeated November his opponent Miller
only his equal good citizenship high
professional standing but
performance his fitness for the Office and
the aligned
the despoed people indeagaby
aid of their battle for the restoration the right of
Kenyon unfortunate He good the wrong place.
government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
A SMILE OR TWO.

A maiden caught stealing n dahlia
said "Oh, YOU shan't-tell on me, shalia p
But the florist was hot.
And ne said: Like az not
They'll send you TO jail, you bad sahlia ~
Baltimore American.
Golf must be a very amusing game.
We'll" answered the novice, 1T hasn't
made me laugh yet. but my caddie ap-
pears 10 get a great deal Of quiet fun out
Of it."-washington star.
You seen 10 have great liking for
large words"
well. sur" answered Mr.. Erastus
Pfnkiey. II once knowed a man whose
life were saved by big word. He once
told me dat prevaricated, an by de time
foun out what dat word meant II were
too late foh me 90 hit him. New Yorker.
What are you srlnning aboutr
THAT Joke I just read you. my dear. .
II didn't see anything funny about
that"
That's what I'm grInnins about
Houston Post
Employer-Mr. Rsdink. you got on
yesterday afternoon under the plea OF
being ili. saw you afterwsrd going
to the races and you didn't appear at all
III
cierk-Ycu ought 10 have seen me after
the second race. cir. I was had enough
then.-ssn Francisco Wasp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

the controversy the side of Canada This fortunate
all the Chief Justice Aveone with
entire impaaty and with the commissioners for the
United States rendering majority decision Had there been
division the would have remained unsettled and
that annoying dangerous friction
would have resulted
One been made Canada jurisdiction the
Portland canal but that affects the consistent and
dvatng of this country that boundary
hadland headand but leagues inland conforming the
OF the may portland of
terminal of the projected anscontnental railway but the
United holds the Lynn which Canada specially
anxious and jurisdiction Skagay and Dya
not hereafter be called into question.
Hereafter all imports the Klondike from the Pacific
of the United bonding privilege
will be subject the orders congress Under the circumstances
Canadian irritation and vexaton the award might be looked
but such undgnhed and puee manifestation has
at London is unexpected is inexcusable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
DIED

cONE-In this city. on the 18th inst.
at the residence OF her SON In law c.
Prescott knight 243 Elmwood avenue,
Mary f. Cone. wife OF the late Henry
r. Cone.
Notice OF funeral later.
HELMER-In this city. the 18th inst.
David s. Helmer. aged 20 years.
months. Residence. No IL Pallas street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20
INSTRUCTION.

A FORMER TEACHER OF UNION
Business College, Bridgeport. Conn. de-
sires pupils i'm shorthand and typewrit-
ing Rapid advancement. with thorough
instruction guaranteed Terms very rea-
sonabe Inquire 6S Wheeler ave, Edge
wood, r.. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

If Dowie the simon pure restorr he claims be he ought
be able obtain commission for restoring
tered Wall regulations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

This suit is OF dark blue and grey mixture, with
white thread forming squares 1t is hvegore skirt full and
good round walking length The is fitted and sens with
backrmmed buttons made of the cloth The velvet collar is Of
dark blue also the felt hat which edged with fancy braid in
blue and white, with grey wings at the side
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

Dowie says he to New York in his prophetic capacity
The unregeneae insist however that he there his profit
ing capacity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

In sowing immunity from murder South Carolina will reap
of assassnations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

Those dummy shareholders in the Shpbuldng didn't
have the decency for their stock money
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-20

The president appears be keeping Maryland and
the other Ohio but he shows symptoms
The state herald., 1903-07-03

Andrew Carnegie's gifts to towns, in
dividuals and institutions, for various
purposes, but chiefly for libraries. have
almost reached the Sl0O.0o0000 mark
says the New York Herald. More than
one-third of the total was given to his
native Scotland. and TO the city in
which he grew from telegraph mes
senger boy to the greatest irOnmaster
Of the age. and in which he laid the
foundation OF his vast fortune. TIC
Scotland. where MIR. Carnegie is now,
at Skibo castle. s17,7i3.l50 was donat,r.
and Pittsburg received sls,s0i000. II
the amount contributed TO Allegheny
Is included with Pittsburg's the fetal
for the twin cities is sl9.l99,000. Car
negie gifts In the United States foot ur
SGs.5l7.472. to Scotland sIT7ls75o, to
Holland Sl.s5O.000. to England and
Wales 81 .354 300. to Canada sl.oiG5o0
to ireland $4,000. and TO Cuba s:52. :
600.
The state herald., 1903-07-03

Mr.. Frog has an enormous mouth
for his size, and If we were to put a
finger inside II we would find that he
has row of teeth in his upper jaw.
and that his soft white tongue. unlike
our own. is attached in front and is
free behind. When he wishes TO catch
any insect he throws out the free end
of his tongue, then draws 1t in so rap
idly that il is difficult to see whether
he has been successful or not As the
tongue is coated with gummy fluid.
the insect sticks to IL and is carried
back into the mouth. which closes upon
II like the door of tomb. Frogs, how
ever, are not limited to one mode of
feeding they often leap mouthed
upon larger prey. which includes be
sides insects small fish. mice. small
ducklings. polliwogs and tiny frogs
Woman's Home Companion.
The state herald., 1903-07-03
A Profit in Smoke.

70 put smoke to profitable use has
been the aim of Tobiansky, the Bel
gian engineer. In his process the
smoke is forced by fan into filter
ing tower charged with coke or other
porous absorbent, sprinkled with naph-
tina or alcohol, and the SCOT is retained
by the coke. while the filtered gases,
mixed with the yapor from the naph-
tina or alcohol. are collected In gas
ometer to be fed to Welsbach burners
stoves or gas engines. This gaseous
mixture. which has been named pyro-
gas, burns with bright fame and an
entire absence of smoke. The value VI
pyrogas even makes 1t profitable to
burn fuel Of low grade for its smoke
alone. and 1t is computed that plants OF
small cost will enable cities to derive
n material income from the conversion
OF their garbage into purified smoke
for light and power.
The state herald., 1903-07-03
Could Not Loop the Loop.

The Paris public have long been
crazy over looping the loep, and in
view of the high salary drawn by the
only performer doing the act ian
American) Partisan has decided that
there would be money In opening a
school to teach young men TO do the
feat. proposing to share the money
made when taught. The difficulty was
that the first scholar of the loop school
was promptly killed and schran, the
promoter of the enterprise, found him
self arrested for manslaughter through
contributory negligence. The cyclist
killed was Albert Mennegris. nineteen
years old. The school has suspended.