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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-13

subdued after a generation of blood
and toll and struggle. Whether it be
right or wrong, the South is not yet
ready for the education of all the
negroes.
MUST HAVE PEOPLES SUPPORT
In the second place thoughtful
men realize the impossibility of en-
forcing a compulsory law in any
State as a whole. They realize that
the greater portion of none of these
States is yet prepared for such a
measure. Therefore, if enacted, the
law would be a costly experiment.
would be evaded, disregarded and
soon repealed. And the revulsion
would set back the cause of educa-
ton for a generation. That is the
reason a large number of men who
are ardently in favor of the educa-
ton of both races-of all the people
do not believe compulsory educa-
ton in the South is practicable.
For years in my native State OF
North Carolina / have studied con.
ditions as they exist; have discussed
the problem with educators and bust.
ness men, with manufacturers anc
parents and men who are giving thei1
lives for the good of the people. ]
believed there must be some practi
cal and efficient solution, and have
brooded over it and searched for i
for years.
COMPULSORY EDUCATION BY LOCAL
OPTION.
The system I desire to bring tt
public consideration is for "compul
sorry education by local option anc
gradual extension"
If each State Legislature would
pass an act providing that any schoo
district, on the application to the
County Commissioners of one-fftl
of the registered voters, should have
the right to vote on the question OF
compulsory education, and hat if 6
majority of the votes cast were fol
that system a compulsory law woulc
apply to that district, I believe thai
a number of districts would adopt
the system at once and that in a few
years it would spread rapidly.
In addition to this the Legislature
at each session might pass an omni.
bus bill to apply the law to certain
townships without the formality OF
expense of an election. This, OF
course, would be where the legisla.
tor would, on his own responsibility
insert townships in his county in
which he knew the law could be en-
forced.
In all the Southern States the
schools for the races are separate and
the school districts are distinct. By
making the school district the unit
of election and legislation any white
township could adopt compulsory ed
ucation without disturbing the con
ditions in any colored-school district
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-13
CHANGE IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM
PROPOSED.
Compulsory Education by Local Option
and Gradual Extension Advocated by

and Gradual Extension Advocated by
Mr. Jenkins.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer
Along with the declaration genera
tions ago of the rights of man and
in a later day of woman's rights there
needs to be another declaration
this time of the rights of the child.
1t must be proclaimed that every
child brought into the world has the
right to a sound body, free from
faint of blood; to a sound mind, pure
and clear as the air of heaven, and
to a chance in the struggle of exist
,nce-a right to have his body and
his mind trained so that they may
meet the demands of this strenuous,
complex modern life.
A free State, where every citizen
has a hand in government, cannot
afford to rear a ICE of weakllngs
and ignoramuses to cumber its soil
and n its institutions. 1t can
not afford to have its vast raw ma
terial of mind and energy go to
waste for lack of training.
In our system of free government
opportunity for development must
be afforded those who are in the flu
ture to hold our country in their
hands.
Many parents realize their obliga-
tions to their children and toll and
struggle, that they may reap In an
other generation. Their sacrifice and
devotion form the brightest chapter
in our national life. They are the
most useful part of the State, and
nothing can give them such praise
as the result of their efforts.
MUST BE CARE OF THE STATE.
But there are other children born
to poverty and left to care and toll
and crime-children whose eyes of
infancy looked out upon ignorance
and degradation and who have always
been shut from the light like cave
bats kept in darkness SO long that
the light blinds them.
These chiIdreR who are not the
care of their parents must be made
the care of the State. And thus it
a turn a menace into a blessing, a
source of expense and crime into a
mine of virtue and civic wealth.
/ contend that no parent has the
right to deny to his child an educa-
ton and a chance for the develop
ment of his physical and intellectual
powers. The father who keeps his
little one from school and places him
at work where the long hours and I'M
wholesome atmosphere stunt the body
and dwarf the mind is as criminal as
the william who stabs it to death.
One kills the body and the other
slowly murders body and mind and
soul.
The only thing that will reach the
venal parent is the force of law.
No nation or State has ever wiDed
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-13

opinion" It has been done in every
instance bv the same method that
protects society and insures every
man his rights of property and per-
son.
REMEDY LIES IN Law.
Law is based on the public good,
which in it's last analysis is the good
of the individual-for the public is
made up of individuals. There never
was any danger or general hardship
in a just and righteous law to the
man who was honest. It's penalties
are visited only on the persons who
invade the rights of others and thus
menace society-on criminals who
deserve punishment.
And who shall say that the man
who denies his own tender flesh and
blood, that should be as dear to him
as his hearts core, it's right to a
chance in life, is not a criminal2
No law, however, can be enforced
without the support of public senti-
ment. If it meet not with the ap-
proval of the majority it remains a
dead letter on the statute books. So
that no legislative act, no matter how
good it may be-, can be effective if it
comes not in it's own day. Revolu-
ton is justified many times when
evolution is the safer and surer way,
No great reform, no great move
ment comes to its contamination in
an hour. Every revolution that ever
succeeded and stood the test of time
has had before it years of prepare
ton, of tilling the ground, of sowing
the seed, though to the eye it sprang
suddenly into full flower.
The ground is being thoroughly
prepared by the Governors and col
lege presidents and faithful minis
tiers who are preaching the gospel
of education in the South. They
have been planting the seeds that are
to result in a rich harvest. And
some of the plants are ready to burst
into bloom.
Not every part of these States is
ready for universal education
which means compulsory education.
Some will not be ready in a genera
ton. But many of them are. There
are such communities, such districts
in every State, and they should be
given an opportunity to put the sys-
tenn in operation.
WHAT STANDS IN HI WAY.
In the South are hundreds of thou
sands who ardently favor such edu-
caUicn, but they have been kept back
by two difficulties that appeared al
most insuperable.
It is well to speak frankly. One
of these is the negro. Thousands of
good people do not believe the great
mass of the negroes are capable of
utilizing instruction in books and
the finer things of life. They do not
believe that much of an education
aids the negro to perform the duties
in his sphere of service. They are
kept in constant fear of the political
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-13

out ~illiteracy by the "force of public
opinion" It has been done in every
instance bv the same method that
protects society and insures every
man his rights of property and per-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29

but runs the risk Of losing his ascend
ancy over his deluded followers.
Dowie has reached crisis in his
career, and has proved himself un-
equal to it. 1t is IL bad thing for those
who rise by humbug to be deceived
by the success Of their own deceit
that is, it is II bad thing for them. 1t
is good thing for the public, for 1t
cuts short charlatan careers.
Dowie wowld have done well
to follow the custom OF Roman
conquerors, who, when proceeding
through the imperial city in trium-
phal professions, carried slaves in
their chariots to whisper, while
plaudits were ascending from the
populace, the solemn phrase, "Re-
member thou art portal" Dowie
| forgot that he was common man
when he entered New York at the
head of his four thousand cappers
He became drunk with conceit
| When the history Of his failure Is
| written it will be noted that the be-
ginning Of his decline was the col
lapse of his campaign in Gotham.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29

THE Waukesha Freeman under
takes to lecture the community: 1t
has got so in this state that large
per cent of the people cannot discuss
the assessment question with any de-
gree Of fairness. They seem to pave
so much partisan feeling that they
are unable to exercise reason, or re-
gard for the true conditions. When
citizens cannot discuss so important
and intricate question ms that per-
tanning To the raising of money with
which to carry on the government OF
the state without Injecting their pre-
iudices against some individual
the less said by them the better
They are not in a proper condition OF
mind to either entertain or instruct
their fellow men.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
oowie S Decline.

Evening Wisconsm.
John Alexander Dowie, organizer
of religious trust whose treasury is
in his breeches pocket has dismally
failed in bis attempt TO extend the
sphere of his operations TO New York.
The nmu is a vulgar charlatan, not
Without certain crude ability. III
worldly cunning in turning the blind
enthusiasm of his western followers
70 his personal financial account, he
achieved d measure of success which
has turned his head. His quackery
deceived thousands of others; his
success has deceived himself. The
fellow has grown to believe in his
own preteutons. He has fallen Il
victim 10 the disease known as the
big head His worldly cunning de-
serted him ar a critical iuncture.
Dowie witN his mundane shrewd-
ness. was a formidable figure With
out it, he l. "a laughting stock. When,
trembling with mpoteut rage, he
thuuders rarta claims Of superiority
and authority, using vile language
tow hojy who viii not bow
dow Hytatiou, he not only
eau N 10 louet Fl him,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
A Great Sunday Magazine.

Not only is the news OF the whole
world covered with uneXampled full
ness in the Sunday issues Of The Chi
cago Record Herald, but every edi-
ton embraces also an exceedingly
choice assortment of illustrated
special articles ranking with the
highest products of our best maya
zines Such well known aud popular
writers as William Il. Curtis and
Walter Wellman and Frank G. Car
penter are regular contributors to
the Chicago Sunday Record II erald.
There are many special articles in
each issue of particular interest to
women, including the latest fashions,
household economy, art, music and
the drama, etc. There is a beautifully
illustrated special sporting section,
which not only covers all the news
of the sporting world with a thor
oughness that satisfies to the utmost,
but Includes also entertaining de-
partmeuts by such sporting experts
as Tim Murnane, who writes of base
ball matters; Malachy Hogan, noted
for his talks on pugilism," and j. l..
Hervey, who conducts tho depart
ment of "harness horses The comic
section and other entertaining de-
partments round out this mammoth
Sunday magazine to the entire sat
| isfactiou Of its readers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
Personal Honesty in Washington.

Inter Ocesu,
Several members OF the Cabinet,
according to "A Washington dispatch,
are sorely discontinued with the Pres
ident's methods Of hunting rascaIs
out of the Postoflice Department.
They are snid to have "almost open
" criticized the dragnet policy which
has Involved men accused of irregu-
larities only with those known to
have been criminaln An interesting
concrete instance Of this resentment
is given.
IL seems that the investigation
made by Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Bristow revealed that member
OF the Cabinet was Interested in
property rented by the government.
of which the rent had been increased
by irregular methods. There was
no evidence" the dispatch explains,
that the Cabinet official had any
knowledge of the deal, but he natur-
ally resented a line Of investigation
which touched him even remotely
WHY should he resent knowledge
that his agents were dishonest, and
were therefore likely TO swmdle him
as they had deirauded the govern
meut? why should his wrath be
visited on those whe brought truth to
light?
Men who resent disclosures of
their personal negligence in the
management Of their private BUSH
ness may be personally honest but
their honesty can hardly be consid-
cred Of the fiber that compels hon
esty in public affairs.
Nothing that the President has
done has won him such abiding con-
fideuce as his manifest determine
ton to stamp out graft of all kinds
in his administration, no matter who
might be hurt. And the sooner all
members Of his cabinet support him
in that determination the better for
themselves and their prospects OF
continuance in public life,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
Ran Nail Through His Hand

While opening box, j. G. Mount,
Of Three Mile Bay, n. y, ran a ten
penny nail through the heshy part
Of his hand. 81 thought at once of
al the pain and soreness this would
cause me" lie says, "and Immediate
~ applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and occasionally afterwards. 70 my
surprise it removed all pain and
soreness and the injured parts were
Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29

THEi;y1 IL no tariff on coal now, but
the price ~ coal Is higher than when
there was. Down with trusts and
comhinp-f should he the watchword
OF all voters throughout the impor-
tant campaign Of next year. Any
candidatr who refuses TO pledge him
self in favor ~ these needed reforma-
tions In the business affairs of our
country should be buried IN oblivion
at the ballot box.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
viii Get "Uncle Sam" After Them.

Now that the hunting season is on
hunters are warned not TO shoot at
the mail boxes scattered along the
country roads throughout this cour-
try, where rural mail boxes are es-
tablished. Uncle Sans mail boxes
are excellent marks at which to
shoot and no doubt many hunters
thoughtle-sly try tAcir marksmau-
ship, out in Minnesota a couple Of
weeks ago a hunter tried his mark
manship at a mail box and hit the
mark The shooting was witnessed
by other parties. The owner of the
box complained 90 the postmaster
who reported the matter to the post
office department nc Washington and
an Inspector was sent to the grounds f.;
the man was arrested and fined $500.
Uncle sam is bound to protect his
mail boxes and will not be fooled
with; consequently no matter how
attractive marks the mail boxes may
be, we advise the hunters to leave
them alone.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
The Long and Broad Flag.

Met Teller t'other mornin' -
Most amusin sort o cuss:
Had curious style about him.
Cert My couldn't well be wuss-
says: Where you hail FIN, pardnerf'
An he smiled in KNOWN way.
An replied in forren lingo:
Porto Rico, L. $, A.
Seen n Teller down on Broadway.
With shockin' head of hair.
An lot o tropic garments,
An Il most outlandish air.
"Whars he fruml" Teller shouted;
An before we'd time to say.
This yece heather turned an ans'red:
Honeyluler, L. s. a.
Met Teller here on Sansome.
With n somber 70 on:
Had "a lot o. shaggy whiskers,
Nearly all his clothes wuz gone.
Stopped an asked me fur qua'ter
Says: MY home is fur away"
"Whur's you frumi' The varmint ans'reC
Santiago, L. S. a.
Seen Teller down the Southern,
With "A heavy iron box
Overcoat wuz lined with bearskin,
Wore a dozen pair o. soX,
Sized him up to be er miner.
Judgin' by his awkward way;
Seen him write in big char nc tiers:
Circle City, U. s. A.
Seen n saddle-colored heather,
Wearin earrings in his nose,
Linen cuffs around his ankles,
Most indecent lack o. clothes.
"Whcre'd this heather guy here spring
frum r.
inquired in lofty way
An he had the nerve TO ans'er;
From Manila L. 5. A.
Hully geel never heard Of
These yere cannibals before.
Air these heathens also voters
VIII we stan fur any more!
An, when mex you ask n Teller
Whur he's frum, say, he's bound to say,
With lordly kind o flourish;
"All creation. L. s. A.
-Buenos Ayres Standard.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29

IT appears that the parties who
took part in the assassination OF
King Alexander and Queen Draga OF
Servia have all been provided with
government. Jobs that pay from $1,000
to $4,000 year each. King Peter
he who gained the throne III cohsa-
queuce, might have pcnsioned them
but he d 4iieges. perhaps, it would be
wrong to encourage them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
Farm for Sale

Consisting Of $50 acres prairie and
5 acres timber land, situated miles
west of Waldwick postottice. There
on are one large two-story house,
large basement barn and other build
ings, cistern, well and windmill.
Schoolhouse on the farm. For par
ticulars inquire of Mrs. John Harker,
Waldwick. 39tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29

Down in Missouri the politicians
are abusing Attorney Folk unmerci-
fully, yet Folk goes right along catch
ing the bnodiers. It's a wise Office
holder who will not be drawn away
from the work the public has elected
him to do.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-10-29
Fresh Bakery Goods

such as cakes, doughnuts, cookies,
bred etc. every day. Brewer d Pen
hallegon.
The leader., 1903-07-29
Judge Critz Heard From = Locates
Himself on Prohibition.

West Point, Miss, July &c.
Judge F. A. Critz today gave out
the following statement of his
views on the question of statutory
prohibition:
Il have had numerous requests
for an expression of my views on
prohibition, and for that reason
give out this statement. The res
olution of the prohibition conven-
ton asks for constitutional prohi-
bition. This necessitates consti-
tutional amendment, which is
left entirely with the legislature
and the people. The Constitu-
tional Convention of 1890, for
wise reasons, excluded the gov
ernor from any jurisdiction or
control over such amendments,
and any interference in such mat
tiers by him might be justly criti-
cized as intermeddling, but if
such an amendment is submitted
by the legislature at it's next ses-
sion, and adopted by the people,
it would be the duty of the gov
ernor, in view of such clear ex-
preston of the will Of the people,
to submit this matter to the legis-
lature at it next special session
for such legislation as would carry
into immediate effect the policy
thus adopted by the people at the
ballot box, and it would be the
governors duty to approve such
bill as the Legislature might pass
under such conditions"
The leader., 1903-07-29

namely the inauguration of the
circulating library work.
He is a pioneer in this kind of
work and he inspired the conduct
ors present to preach the promul-
CATION of. this great scheme in the
interest of education in all of the
counties this summer.
The practical results already
achieved in this work by Superin-
tendent Ellis convinced the body
that the scheme is entirely fea-
sible and the propagation of his
scheme throughout the State OF
MississippiwilI mark an education
al era in the State.
Mr.. Green's especial work that
he presented to the Institute was
on the organizational order. He
has had printed a curriculum of
work which is regarded to be very
superior and would make a suit:
able course for the rural school
districts Of Mississippi.
He has especially stressed in his
general scheme: LIST, A high
school for each supervisor
beat; End, better school houses;
3rd, organized work; 4th, pro-
fessional reading course; 9TH, con-
solidation of school districts.
It is a high compliment to the
efficiency Of this superintendent
that the State Superintendent OF
Education instructed the Institute
conductors to present it to the
teachers and patrons in their Au-
gust work.
Certainly the men who are thus
exerting themselves for the edu
The leader., 1903-07-29
NOLA DOTS.

1t looks very much like bust
ness at Nola to see the /. G. trains
come in on the side track and pull
five loaded cars out.
We are looking for the /. c.
people to begin work soon and ex-
tend the railroad to Monticello.
l understand the contract has
been let to G. d. Smith, to grade
the road to Franklinton, La.
L. J. White is having a 1000
hotel built at Nola. G. G. White
will build a residence and Joe
Hill has bought FIVE lots and will
also build.
Property at Nola is advancing
all the time in price. Those who
want to buy had better hurry up.
It was predicted by some that
we would not have good school
at Nola this year, but | am glad
to say we have a much better
school than we had last year. It
will average in members IS or 70
this month. Prof. Byrne of Wes-
son, is our principal and Miss
Hassie Smith is assistant, and
they ale doing good work.
With best wishes to The Leader,
BUCK.
The leader., 1903-07-29

cational interests of their counties
should be appreciated and it should
be aided in every possible way. !.
A vote of thanks was rendered
to these gentlemen by the Insti-
tute conductors for their valued
services during this session.
A. III. Elicit,
w. I. Foster,
I. L. Trawick,
Committee.
The leader., 1903-07-29

Senator Noel, Mississippi's next
governor, is we'll pleased with the
progress he is making, and there
is little doubt, if any, of his cleo
ton in the second primary. Var
daman is a dead cock in the pollt-
ical pit, and we are glad his
friends have taken the precaution
to elect him before the votes are
cast SO as he may at least momen-
tarily know how it feels to be gov
ernor Of the great State of Mis-
sissippi. Winona Democrat.
The leader., 1903-07-29

"A bright, intelligent young lady
of several years experience,
wishes a position as collector for
the business houses of Brook
haven, such as stores, laundry, ice
house, newspapers, meat markets,
etc. Address, Brunette care
Leader Office.
The leader., 1903-07-29
SPECIALLY HoNopED.
Dear Editor:

Lear EQlCOr:
The Institute Conductors in
structed us to send you copy of
the action of their body as below
and ask you to please insert it as
a matter of interest to friends of
education. It is believed that
such will conduce to a better at
tendance of County Superinten-
dents next season and to very
helpfulness for the institute meet
ing that is soon to convene In
your county.
Respectfully,
w. T. Foster,
A. H. Elicit,
I. T.. Trawick,
COMMITTEE.
There has been held at the Uni
versity of Mississippi one of the
Iarg est Institute Conductors
Schools that has ever assembled
there.
Before adjourning last Thurs
day very complimentary remarks
we're made by large number in
reference to the two county SUI
perintendents of education that
attended the entire session of two
weeks of that distinguished body.
These two superintendent we're
Hon. j. r. Ellis, Of Lauderdale,
county, and Hon. Edgar Green, of
Lincoln county.
Superintendent Ellis of Laud-
erdale county greatly enlisted the
interest Of the body by the setting
forth of the work in which he is
especially engaged in bis county,
The leader., 1903-07-29
LNcoLEs QUALIFIED ELECTORS.
The Revised Poll Books Show 2,54l
White, 33o CoIored.

The Board of County Election
Commissioners was in session last
week revising the registration and poll
books. The poll books, revised, con-
tain the names of 2,541 whites and 800
negroes, divided by precincts, or fol-
lows:
The leader., 1903-07-29

After heroic efforts made
last Friday to savethe condemned
from. the gallows, young Whitney
and O'Brien were hungat Lexing-
ton, KY. They broke into the
house of a merchant last winter,
and when discovered shot him to
death as he lay in his bed. His
son was also fatally wounded in a
struggle in the hallway. The
way Of the transgressor is hard''
and sure to end in disaster.