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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-09-22
Beauty the School Grounds.

1nere is another side to this pic
ture. l am a great lover of flowers
vines and trees. Every year I pro.
pagate many choice roses. [ have
longed for plants about my schoo.
house. Why have I not planted
roses there? Can't you guess? There
has never been a fence around either
of the school houses in which I have
taught. And I have never had one
good shade tree.
Why an old horse once spent a
night in my school house. I planted
trees, but they we're at once destroy
ed by stock upon the common.
Why have I not persuaded my pat
rons to build fences? Other things
seemed more important. Besides we
have no grounds to enclose. The
school house was built upon the
church lot just outside of the enclo-
sure.
The truth is, we built school
houses before we had money enough
in the treasury to establish schools.
Before we build houses for our con-
solidated schools let us secure ample
grounds-land that will produce veg
citation. We want trees, grass, vines,
and flowers about our country
schools.
And when we want plenty of room
for play. One of the best features
of the country school is the long
noon recess. Give the children a
chance to playa place for play.
Take the schools away from the
church grounds. Do not tax over
burdened teachers by making them
feel responsible for the care of both
school and church property.
By the way, you may be interested
in my way of propagating roses.
Mind you, it is not the way, but one
way.
In September or October take cut
tings six inches long from branches
bearing full blown or faded flowers.
With sharp knife ever the branch
with slanting stroke just below a
bud. Remove the three lower leaves
leaving, however, a part of each
foot-stock. Do not bruise either
stem or remaining foliage.
Place a dozen or more cuttings in
a glass fruit jar of water, add a
or two of charcoal to keep the
water pure, and set the jar out of
doors in some sunny nook protected
the wind. Once a week wash
the cuttings and the jar, and fill the
lar with fresh water. In two, three
Or four weeks tiny pr~otuberances
about the bases of stems. Now
each cutting in a small tin can
IF sharp sand, set cans in the sun,
and keep sand wet. The bottom of
Zach can should have a dozen or
more perforations made with a large
laiI. To insure good drainage, [ put
charcoal in the bottom of the cans.
IN a few days vigorous growth will
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-09-22
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-09-22
Nathaniel Macon's Letter to a Youro
Relative,

In the Hall of History at RaleigE
one of the latest additions is a lette7
from that great North Carolinian
Nathaniel Macon, to Frank A
Thompson. It is dated Washington
D. c., October 20, 1914, and is II
these words:
Il could not, were I to try, tel
you how much I have been pleased
with reading your letter. Go on il
your good determination and make
yourself an honor to you parents
and an ornament to the country.
am so pleased with your letter thai
L shall send it to your mother unless
you object to it. I feel no hesitation
IN saying to you that I approve your
determination to study Law, in pref,
erence to Physics; besides this,
think it right in all persons, whether
parents or guardians, to consult the
inclination of young persons as to
the learned profession they wish to
study. If you should hereafter
change your opinion and wish to
practice, the law is quite as profta-
bic as medicine, and as you prefer
the law let me advise you, while you
r young, to make yourself perfect
ly acquainted with the history of
England. When reading it pay par
ticular attention to the changes
made in the Judiciary and observe
well the causes which induced the
Parliament to pass the laws which
made the change; you will also no.
tice with attention the anxiety of
Mr.. Hume to excuse the kings in
every tyrannical act. Next, be we'll
acquainted with the history of our
own country; we ought to be we'll
acquainted with the history of Eng
land, because our laws and customs
are In a very great measure derived
from her. The history of Charles
the Fifth contains the best account
that I ever saw of the feudal system,
and is well worth reading. The study
of Physic, if the lectures in any
large city are attended, is much
more costly than the study of law,
aDd at+eD1in tho lectures
no great advantage can be derived
from the study. I repeat to you that
I approve your choice. It is true,
as you state, that the law is the road
to eminence in the United States,
and it is equally true that a man
must be well acquainted with the
laws in any other country to make a
figure in it in public life. After
reading the aforementioned books
[ would advise you to read the his
tories of Greece and Rome, and do
not forget the Bible and Testament.
With them every n ought to be
we'll acquainted. A very good plan
be to read a paper in the
Spectator or Guardian, and then
write one as near like it as you car
After writing compare yours and the
original together. This is the plan
which Doctor Fraklin, when young, |
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
Several for Good Berths In Classified d
Service VIII BE Held
During July.

The United States Civil Service commits
sion announces that on July %, 1903, an ex-
animation will be held in this city at the
ONCE OF the Civil Service bureau in the
federal building, for the position Of ste
nographer, typewriter and telegrapher.
Male applicants only will be permitted to
take this examination. Applicants are eau
toned 10 state fully all experience they
have had as telegraph operators in order
that fully credit may be given for such
experience. Age limit, 20 years or over
Compensation. $3.4 per diem. Further in
formation may be obtained upon applica-
tion TO the secretary OF the civil service
examining board. this city
Examinations will be held July %. 80, 81.
1903, for positions OF cadet In the revenue
cutter service. Age limit. IS to IS years.
Applicants are advised that cadets may be
commissioned by the president as lieuten-
ants after two years satisfactory service.
The salary OF a cadet is $500 per annum and
one ration per day.
Examinations will be held July %. %, a.
1908. for the position Of hull craftsman,
Age limit, 20 years or over. Compensation
not stated
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
SOLDIER ON TRIAL FOR LIFE
Infantryman who Murdered n COM
rade During n Quarrel
Faces Jury.

Edward Morris. private of Company d.
Twenty.fffth United States infantry was
arraigned before United States Judge
Smith Mcpherson of Iowa yesterday in
the United States circuit court on the
charge of murder. He pleaded not guilty.
The story Of, the murder is I'm brief as
follows: Morris and several fellow soldiers
Of the company were playing craps about
a hundred yards in rear of the quarters
when a qoarrei arose between Morris and
Henry McKee, comrade of the same
company. Morris suddenly drew a revolver
and fred at Mckee, the bullet striking him
in the left side, penetrating the heart Nc
Kee died on the way TO the hospital few
yards distant where he was being carried
by his companions Morris, seeing what he
had done, fed throwing away the pistol in
his flight, but was finally apprehended by
a sentinel on post No. and was turned
over to the corporal Of the guard. The
pistol was subsequently recovered. The af-
fair occurred at Fort Nlobrara in Septem-
ber last. Morris has been confined in the
Douglas county Jail since awaiting trial,
which began Monday morning. The greater
part OF the morning was devoted to chal-
lenging the jury.
The attorneys defending the accused are
A w. Jeffries and T. ]. Mahoney OF
Omaha and the prosecution is being looked
after by United states District Attorney
w. 8. Summers and Assistant Attorney 8.
r. Rush. large number Of witnesses
have been summoned from Fort Eiobrara
In the case. including four officers and some
twenty or more enlisted men Of the Twen-
ty-ffth infantry.
The evidence in the case was concluded
last evening. the testimony being in sub
stance about that contained In the allega-
tions. Morris testified in his own behalf
to the effect that he was merely playing
with Mckee, and that both were on
friendly terms. Morris had cautioned Nc
Kee against playing craps, as he had no
money and never would have any. He
drew his pistol from his bosom and pointed
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
CHARGE AGAINST GOODRICH
County Attorney English VIII Pro.
coed I'm Court to Inquire
Into shooting.

Is said at the ONCE OF the county
attorney that information will be fled
against ohicer Goodrich OF the police force
charging him with mansIaughter for the
shooting Of Elmer Scott a week ago The
information will probably be filed as soon
as me county attorney returns from Teka-
man. where he has gone on business
speaking OF the case Deputy Burnam said
me matter is not one that the prosecutor
hkes TO take up, for IT presents phases
which are not all one-sided There Is no
thought in the minds OF any one connected
with this ONCE that Officer Goodrich in
tentionally killed Scott. Scott was not a
model citizen. but the worst thing that can
he said In the case is that the oficer was
too free with his pistol. To what extent he
was Justified in shooting at all will be for
the jury to decide. The county attorney
cannot ignore the matter under any cir.
cumstances and the friends OF the Officer
should welcome a hearing which will give
him an opportunity to justify his course e
Late yesterday afternoon a complaint
was filed against Police Omcer Goodrich
charging him with manslaughter, for tn,
shooting of Elmer Scott on the evening OF
June T. The complaint was issued by Po
lice Judge Berka and was sworn 20 by
Deputy County Attorney Burnham. The
warrant was given 10 Chief OF Police Dona,
hue yesterday afternoon and viii be served
on Oficer Goodrich when he reports for
duty this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
WHAT ORCHARD HILL NEEDS
Sewers, Paving and oros'walks Debated at
Improvement Club Meeting.
CITY ENGINEER RoSEWATER PRESENT
Instructive Address Covering Topics
Under Discussion Given the Mem
bers, Who Ask Many cues
tions as to Methods,
,HY ENGINEER RosEWATER PRESENT

The meeting of the Orchard Hill Improve
ment club at Fortieth and Hamilton streets
was well attended last evening and full of
interest. The question OF an entertainment
to be given under the auspices of the club
was discussed, 1t being the intention to
give one in the near future. The chief in
terest of the meeting lay in the visit OF
City Engineer Rosewater and the very In
structive address he delivered before 1t on
municipal improvements and particularly of
those in the vicinity of Orchard Hill.
Mr.. Rosewater had with him map of the
proposed sewer improvements in that vicin-
ity and he explained them fully before the
club. Assurances were given by him that
the main sewer would be built during the
coming fall. The ordinance creating the
sewer district has already been passed ana
appraisers appointed TO make the neces-
sary condemnations of property for the
proposed line. The lines for the proposed
Iaterals were also shown on the plat
The meeting resolved itself into a general
inquiry meeting and Mr. Rosewater was
piled with questions and gave much impor-
tant information not alone upon the sewer
question, but upon the matter OF street
crossings, the Parker street viaduet and
the possibility Of its construction and the
methods that would have to be resorted to
in order 20 secure the much needed inn
provements in that vicinity.
The question OF paving, paving material.
guttering and curbing was gone into exc
tensively by the city engineer His address
also included an interesting history of the
public improvements Of the city for the
past twenty-five years and the subject OF
taxation. street lighting, water extension,
etc. Upon the close Of his address Mr.
Rosewater was extended the sincere thanks
OF the club, through the president, for his
very instructive and interesting address,
with the urgent Invitation that he would
meet with the club at every possible oppor-
tunity,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
Goods will Be Placed

ABOUT the parks of the city and said that
other members Of the board had expressed
Willingness to do all in their DO wer to get
the street railway company to build a
line to Riverview park and would un-
douotedly be willing to grant the
company land in the park necessary for
terminal facilities. He also said that the
board desires to build a pavilion in River.
view park next year and to use the greater
amount OF funds next year on improve
ments at Hanscom park and Riverview
park boulevard through Syndicate park
IN South Omaha and a river drive are
among the things now being planned by
the board
committee consisting OF P. 4. Naugh-
tin' Arthur Morphy and John Mathiesen
was appointed to present to the street rail-
way company the question of extending
the car lines on Sixth street and on Tenth
street. This committee will be reinforced
oy committee from the Grand View
Improvement club and members OF the
park board. They will meet next Tuesday
A committee on streets, lights and cross
walks Was appointed, to consist of MIka
Roach J. p Connolly and Fred Brode-
gard.
boulevard committee to visit the mark
board and the county commissioners CON
sisting OF Edward j. Dee, o. c. Olsen and
william Won Krog was appointed. The
committee will endeavor to secure frrd.
from the county for paving the bouIevards
Of the city.
james +. Connolly, Dr. w. H. Hanchett
David Cole, ]. w. Carr and r. f. patr,oL
were appointed a standing committee ON
parks. '
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The meeting Of the Board of Fire and Po-
lice Commissioners was postponed until
Wednesday evening.
Memo L. Erb. postmaster at Slocum,
Neb., pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon
in the United States district court 70 falsi-
flying his accounts and the unlawful use
OF postage stamps. He was sentenced 70
pay a fine OF $50 and costs
Elijah Hancock of Beaver City, Neb., is
in serious trouble over his zeal to procure
a pension. He was indicted by the Novem-
Der term OF the federal grand jury for at
tempting TO impersonate one Garrett '.
r. Thirteenth regiment Wisconsin volun-
teer infantry and sought by such false
impersonation to secure a pension for deaf
ness and other ailments under the law OF
June 30 1890. The case is set for hearing
IN the United States district court this
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Dr. Lucinda Mack is spending great
ueai OF time In the London hospitals.
E. Z. Boehne, Union Pacific chemist sta
TONED at Laramie, spent yesterday in
Omaha. Mr Boehne was formerly of Lin
coin. .|.- 80
Major Warner is now employed at the
Her Grand. He acts as auditor for Mr.
Miller both at the Her Grand and Millard
hotels.
Rev. Newton NJ. Mann goes today to
Nermiion to give the commencement ad-
Dress wednesday at the University of
Martin F. Haley, an o,d-time Omaha
who is now resident of Pittsburg, Pa
is back on visit. While here he will at
tend the wedding of his niece.
DR.. +. M. Carpenter left last night for
New York, from which place he WIFI sail
in a few days for Europe. DR. Carpenter
expects to visit the hospitals in London
and other European cities during the sum
mer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16

The best place for picnicklng in the west
Lake Manawa.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16

is not as large as expected. neither is 1t as
large as last year. One reason may be that
nearly all of the positions in the public
schools here have been filled for the coming
school year This forenoon the eXamina-
ton will be on grammar and geography. In
tho afternoon the class will be examined In
English composition, penmanship and or
biography.
Jury Returns Verdict.
Coroner Bradley held an inquest Monday
afternoon on the remains of John ZaVrel
who committed suicide Monday morning by
shooting himself. The jury made return
to the effect that death was caused by a
pistol shot wound fired with suicidal In
tent. The funeral of Zavrel will be held at
the family residence, 27s South Twenty
third street, on Wednesday afternoon at
o. clock The ceremony will be under the
auspices Of Ancient order Of United Work
man lodge No 6s.
Magic City GOHsip.
Charles Carlson, Twentieth and L streets
is reported to be quite SICK.
Frank Good Fortleth and x streets re-
ports the birth Of a daughter.
Judge Agnew and wife have moved into
their new home at 220l street.
ATTORNEY Fred Snider has moved to Hart
ington. where he will open an ONCE.
Thomas Hoctor was able to be out yes
terday for the first time in three weeks,
A son has been born to MIR. and Mrs
Charles Lind, Twenty-fourth and q streets
The Daughters of Pocahontas, Degree OF
Honor. will give a dancing party at the
srmory tonight
The fact that yesterday waE Flag day
appeared to be entirely forgotten by she
people OF South Omaha.
Fred Carlow has resigned his position az
one of the travelling representatives or the
.Cudahy Packing company.
St Martins auxiliary will meet on Wed
nesday afternoon with Mrs. w. p Adkins
'rwenty-second and @ streets.
T. w. Taliaferro. general manager of the
Cudahy Packing company, Is sick at the
Baltimore hotel, Kansas City.
The marriage OF John ]. Wall and Miss
Margaret McGuirk is announced for Wed
nesday morning at st. Agnes church.
]. w Christie, father OF the Christie boys
l'here leaves today for st. Paul, MINI.
where he will spend the summer with rela-
tives.
The remains OF Mrs. Peter Doran arrived
from Montana Monday afternoon. Funera
services will be held this morning at the
residence of John J. ORourke.
Miss Mary Burke, daughter of Mr.. anC
Mrs. Edward Burke, and William II. Sullt
van were married at 81. Bridget's church
Monday forenoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan
will reside in Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA.
Deadlock Over Member of the Board Of
Review is Broken.
zP. HEDGES NOMINATED AND CONFIRMED
Special Committee Appointed at Re
quest of City Engineer to Report
ON Repairs to the Twenty
- Fourth street Paving.

The deadlock in the city council over
the appointment of the third member OF
the Board Of Review was broke last night.
q. p Hedges was named by the mayor
and the appointment was confirmed with
out any opposition. The board is now COM
posed Of the tax commissioner, John F.
Schultz and 2. p. Hedges. Today the board
will meet and organize and be ready to
receive complaints.
city Engineer Beal sent in a communi-
cation regarding the criticism made in con-
nection with the recent repairs to the
Twenty-fourth street pavement. He asked
for an investigation In addition to the
street and alley committee, composed of
Welsh. Adkins and Queenan, a commit
tee Of business men was appointed by the
mayor to serve with the council commit
tee. This special committee is composed
of F. A. cressey, John Flynn. +, J. Per-
sons, L. c. Gibson. J. B. Watkins, DR.. w.
]. McCrann, c. A. Melcher and the city en-
gineer.
These liquor licenses were granted: NJ.
wollstein, 272a Q street; Tom Gillespie,
Thirty-seventh and L: B. letter, Twentieth
and u; William Krug, 2eOS N; letter
Brewing company. Thirtieth and Q;
Charles Mics. Thirty-second and B.
Clerk shrigley was directed to notify the
street railway company TO lay planks be-
tween It's rails at Twenty-fourth and u
streets and at Railroad avenue and Mad
ison street Also to repair the pavement
at Twenty-fourth and l. streets.
O'Connor wanted some OF the vacant
cottages in the white row at Thirt'eth
and T streets condemned and this will
be done.
Adjourned until June 20.
LandOR Getting Worse.
1t was reported last night that Dick
Landon, who was shot in a night at Prizes
lake Sunday night was worse. Al
first II was thought his injuries did not
amount to much, but during the afternoon
Landon seemed to take a turn for the
worse and developed signs of complications
which may result fatally. The South
Omaha police do not appear 70 be inter
ested in the AFFAIR and as far as known
no effort has been made 10 investigate
the shooting. Landon and his friends still
Insist that they do not know who hred
the shot. The bullet has not been found
as the attending physician. DR.. Delaney
has not deemed It advisable TO probe at
this time.
Heavy Live stock Receipts.
For Monday the receipts of live stock
4 the yards here were heavier than
usual. The oficial receipts at the close OF
business at 3 o'clock showed that lO,0s
sattle. 7ssl hogs. 1855 sheep and 1.l07 horses
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16

II at Mckee merely in. play and asNba
did he slipped little and the pistol wbicb
was self-acting affair, was accidentaIlv
discharged. Morris was frightened over
inc discharge of the gun and seeing Mckee
ran he started to walk away. throwing
the pistol away as he did so, and subse-
quently surrendered himself TO the guards
II was dark when the affair happened
Morris was the only witness offered BY the
defense. The case was then adjourned to
$3.50 this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
That Water BiIr Again.
Teachers Examinations.

Thirty-seven women are taking the ex-
aminations for teachers at the high school
One OF the three members OF the board Of
examiners remain with the class all OF the
time. For some reason the class this year
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16

There will be given at The city hail
Florence, Neb.. a musical entertainment by
some OF the best Omaha talent on Tuesday
evening, June l6 for the benefit Of ST
Marks ehurchf Florence. Omaha friends
Invited 70 come out on street car and help.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16

The Oldest, Safest and most
Reliable Cure for Alcoholism,
nOrphlne or other Drug Ad-
dIctlons. Tobacco and Clga-
rette Habit. All communities.
ti0nS confidential,
VIM. 2. Burns, rIauAger
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16
south side ImprOvers.

The improvement OF Tenth street from
Center TO Bancroft street was the prin-
cipal subject OF discussion at the meeting
of the South Side Improvement club Mon
day evening. John Power. president OF the
club, presented blank petitions for the paw
ing OF this part OF the street which were
placed in the hands OF members OF the club
20 secure signatures.
L. N. Gonden, a member OF the Board of
Park Commissioners, made a short talk
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-16

Heavy Live stock Receipts.
For Monday the receipts of live stock
4 the yards here were heavier than
usual. The oficial receipts at the close OF
business at o'clock showed that i0,77s
sattle. TsSl hogs. i.s5s sheep and 1.lO7 horses