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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-09-13

P1d1A, JIG 1OIIOWIHS figures nave Doon prepared
by the United States Bureau of Education. They
show the number of criminals furnished by each
100000 colored literates, and the number furnish,
ed by each 100000 colored illiterates, according
to the Census of 1890:
CRIMINALS IN EACH 100, 900.
Sections. Literates. Illits
North Atlantic Division S28 LIZA
South Atlantic Division. .......... 800 1926
South Central Division. 317 400
North Central Division. ........... 907 800
western DIVISION. $40 518
Summing UP, it will be seen that of our to-
tai colored population in 1890 each 100000 IL
lterates furnished 489 criminals, and each 1OO.-
600 literates only Alb criminals. Even more strik-
ing testimony comes from the North Carolina
States Prison situated in the writer's own city.
In the two years during which it has kept a record.
the proportion of negro criminals from the litter
ate class has been 40 per cent larger than from
the class which has had school training.
1t is plain, therefore, that even with the pitt
fully foolish and inefficient methods which have
obtained heretofore, the schooling the negro has
had has been helpful and not harmful. But we
must adopt a wiser policy. Industrial education,
as exempliied in Hampton and Tuskegee Insti-
tutes, strikes directly at the evils which foster
crime; and to breathe the spirit of these ~institu-
tions into the general public school system of the
race is the imperative and immediate duty Of
those who have the matter in charge. To DELAY In
this means danger. Tt is thei Impotence and inept-
ness of the old systems that have brought people
to doubt the wisdom of all negro education. A
direct result is the triumph of Governor
Vardaman, of Mississippi, on the platform, "No
white taxes to teach negroes"
But even If the negroes schools we're not to he
improved and rationalized, to adopt the Varda-
man policy would be disastrous. It means either
that we are to abandon the black man to animal
ism, and honeycomb the South with African saw
agery, or that we are to surrender his education
TO lncensed leaders and ~fanatical theorists,-and
from their sowing Of dragons teeth we have had
harvest enough. The present prevalence of negro
crime is probably due in some measure to unwhole-
some notions of social equality and intermarriage
that they have inculcated,-the natural elemental
passion to breed Upward, to mate with a higher
order, called forth in violent form. How much
worse would be the condition if the teaching of
of negro children were entirely surrender
ed TO this class! We must abandon the errors in
our educational work, but not the work itself.
o.
And not only must we use the schools ~ o,;do
the young negroes into right paths, but to stay
the spread OF crime there must be greater COOP
eratlon between the religious leaders of the whites
ana the religious leaders of the blacks. The
strongest religious denomination in the South will
make a step in this direction at it's next general
convention. As a factor in actual life negro re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
MUSIC WAS AR AWAY.
: Was Heard Distinctly, Howe yer, by
People Eighty Miles Distant.


AS eS cry schoolboy knows musical
sounds travel much farther than any
other noises, yet it has seldom hap
oenad that people eighty miles away
rom the performers could hear the
,lusic of a brass band. Such an oo-
currence actually happened in the
Hawaiian islands not long ago. The
leader of the Territorial band, one OF
the famous musical organizations
which have been heard IN almost all
countries Of the world, finding himsel
unable to visit the islands as thor
oughly as he would haze liked to, ar,
ranged with the telephone company to
place a huge transmitter in the room
where one Of his concerts was being
given and to notify all telephone sub
scribers throughout the islands that
by going to their phones at the given
aour they could have the benefit Of
the music. The scheme Is stated to
have worked out with remarkable sue
cess. The leader OF the band was Cap
tain H. Berger. Government officials
eighty miles from Hilo, 'ere the con.
cert WAS given, listened to the pro
gram with mar test satisfaction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

Russellville, Ark, May il, 1904.-
This is to certify that the Consumers
lee and Coal company, of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, are the exclusive agents for
the celebrated "Ouita' Anthracite
coal in Pine Bluff, and any other dealer
claiming to sell "Ouita" coal is de-
frauding the public, and will be pros
eeuted to the full extent of the law.
The quality and reputation of our
coal is such that dealers and jcbbers
have be2n selling coal not only in
Pine Bluff but in a great many other
places as "Ouita' coal and have simp-
~ gulled the public by substituting
al inferior grade Of coal We have
net shipped to nor sid any Of our
coal in Pine Bluff since December
1901.
We have rec ntly increased the ca
pacity ot our mines and will fill all
orders placed With the Consumers Ice
and Coal company with the genuine
"OuiJa."
Jas P Hoye,
NJ o.. Etyit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
SNAPSHOT AME.

May NOT 4 cat look at in&2 Il
so way may not harmless, hroWs-
Jug camera crank snapshot 4 society
lo46or or eNe a Na2ote N of finance
without exciting Mysteries in tbe o&'
.asv and violent oHjuraa)i'n in the
ptaet2 Waercin Hes the mortal q
4se OF takios q picture by the I'M
eancous method when sitting pre
mea.tated}y Tor ones photographic
r=.1iait IS rToceetjre entirely
sup~entiouai2
We hear soc,, aeal ,hos days
ais7ut camera eads. Tie deaigna,
TIA is applied to those devotees of
~ art Of foaakery WHO spring a
sgt shutter" ou persons OF moro or
les. prominence without tho Iornalily
a asking such persons 10 pose. II
has become fashionable for people Of
W ON nobody ever heard before To
:ral.e violent protest in The news-
pap RS against the practice Of snap
shottings public characters. by
this methcd, il viii be observed. any
body who can get an amateur photo
grapher to make a snapshot Of him
becomes ipso facto person of prem
inence and achieves much desirable
publicity and promotion. We believe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
~ ~~sc~NI asO--~

that most OF the Gutcry over camera
caas" emanatcs from people who
we're utterly unknown to fame unfi
thv vocifcratcd their grievance
against the kodakcr.
The truth is that there is nsthinS
necessarily offensive i'll the taking oi
a snapshot Photograph. and 50 far
from anronting the object of the pie
turc The proceeding is pretty certain
10 Gattcr him If he begins 10 storm
and talk of the invasion of his prl-
vaev it may be set down as certain
that he is either Z cd deal of cur
mudgeon or that he is talking for the
purpose of letting the world know
that he is a big enough parsonage to
inviic the attentions of the camera
cad.
The really prominent" pe eoplc of
all countries have no objecti II to be
ing "snapahotted as the Illustrated
papers and magazines abundanHy
prove.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
TUESDAY, JUNE {, 1904.
tS7HMiAN CANAL PROBLEMS.

It is reported from Washington that
tie executive agent of the American
Anti-Boycou association has already
raised the question as to VIII ther The
eighthour law Of 1892 W Nild apply
tx. the construction of the Panama
canal This is Indicative of more or
less embarrassment III the proSecu=
ton of that great work, says the
Houston Posi, and forces US to the
conclusion that the commission
should mot b. medtiled with in this
way In view of the fact that the
great bulk Cf laborers who are to Go
the actual work of construction will
not be American laborerS, questions
like the cirht5hour law have very
important place in the calculation +
lions of all kinds i'll view of this fact,
should keep their hands off. The bu"-
dens and problems of the commission
MI be difficult enough at best with.
cut annoyance from such sources
What we eaMtend is that, since SO
few of the labor rs VIII be Anerl=
cans. none of the great questions al
iecting American Iaborcrs Will be ap-
~ hA
sthmus. and there is no occasion to
iGse them in connection With TIL
construction of the canal. 1t g.Ns
without saying that the Jamaicans,
negroes, coolies and others who may
be employed in the excavations will
be treated with consideration and lib
erality by the American authorities
and in any event they will be able
no doubt To obtain such concessions
as may b. necessary to their welfare
and contentment.
u is highly important }hat the ca
nal. now that the actual work is to
ba eommeneed shall he kept utterly
oG1 of politics. We know the Ia
eility of the president fer submitting
10 all sorts of demands in the stress
ct political campaign. No doubt,
If labor unions and temperance asso-
cations should require il, he would
order the commission to pursue pol
ities that would he infmieal t. the
e@Hal a1d make ii difficult to keep
an adj Quate force of lahorers al
work on the excavations. let tho
commissioners a!ene They are com
petent men aud will do the best
ag in tive best way i they are let
alone
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

When a man is in the right he can
afford /. remain silent.
One idea of llades is a place where
every man is allowed to- boss.
There is no hope for a toneeited
man who boasts Of his mistakes.
Whln II jnv leap year girl achieves a
husband she seldom achieves anything
great
Beware of the man who freely ad-
vises He probably wants 10 ge'
rid of it,
Some men W aid rather put uo Il
weak arsum Mt tnan furnish strong
proof
WheM the stage heroine tells the
william 80 do his worst he usually acts
that Nay.
Shortly atter Soins ca sympa-
lhelic strike man hesins TO strike
his f,isnds for collar
When some men drop = nickel IN
tin contribution pla.e they figure on
set'ine a tAeou2h ticket u Story every
tisne in exchange.
tAoly MAJ makes a start in the
race Ter Ih almighty hollar hul at
ne finish he is apt 10 find his name
among Those Who also ran. '-Chiea-
So News
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
GOT HIS HAIR BACK.
Was Perfectly Bald When He Started
to Use NewbrO's Herpicide

to Use Newbro's Herpicide
Frederick Manuell Maryland block,
Butte, Montana, bought a bottle of New
bros Herpicde. April 6. 80, and began to
use it for entire badness. The hair fol-
licles in his scalp were not dead and in
20 days he had hair all over his head.
On July he writes. "and today my hair
is as thick and luxuriant as any onG
could wish Newbro's Herpicide works
on an old principle and with a new d.s-
covery-d stroy the cause and you re-
move the effect. Herpicide destroys the
germ that causes dandraff. falling hair,
and finally badness 50 that with the
cause gone the effect cannot remain.
Stops falling hair at once and new
growth starts. Sold by leading
druggists Send Zoe. in stamps for sample
10 The lierpicide Co.. Detroit Mich.
Tor sale by l.. b. Coon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
& r. ~ TT Il ~ -. x: -.
Bears the ~ lhe Kind Oh I!aya h.@5S 6orgtr
signature ss &xt9zzy/7e-z4m

There Should be no objection to
a man smoking cigarettes if he Is
alone and happens to have a grudga
against himself.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.


\ widow mas a mtahgy quier soft
way = making ven 30 a thing you
want 10 do.
When a womaa is ali dressed UP
it's her figure; when She isn't at al
just shaps.
There is some hing awfuiy exasper.
ating about the eomfortsble Way
fat girl can sit on hard wooden
bench.
The hardest thing is TO convince
your wife that you wouldn't like to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

Don't get out Of the habit of walk
ing with spine erect.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

man.
When girl is afraid q hammock
will break down Wi,n her alone, it's
funny what 10 more confidence she
has in it when sitting ii il with a
man.
Ycu never miss the sunshine III
the clouds 9 me by.
The hand ina, fits tn dresses Is
the hand that shapes the world.
Farming isn't what the directions
tell you 10 do i'll the agricultural col
umns.
When woman finds a man she
cant flatter she Immediately has re
peet for him, SO she never respects
any at all.
You can tell lot more abous Il
girls IDEAS Oh any question by the
shirt waist she wears than by the
graduating essay she reads.-NeW
Y.Fk Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

\ Miss ari man has Invented a @ot-
inc machine, bat iud@ins from the ac-
counts We have read about il in the
newspapers, it rs not in it a lttIe bit
with the voting machine which G&t.
Davis uses in Arkansas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

Don't forget your husband is your
Old lover
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

A good many of US are optimists
because We are comfortable
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

\ few mines ere being planted a
st Louis for Mr. Bryan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

When a man is i'll the right he CAT
afford t. remain silent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

Mr.. Hearst S presidential oocm has
result of Il complete collapse.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

One idea of HadeS is a place Whel
every man is allowed to boss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

If In 70 il Hor going TO be a stop
pat to this Kidnapping BUSINESS b
the H'lI.arians then it is time for
people to quit going to BULGARIA Z"
he kidnapped
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

There is no hope for tOneeitcG
man who boasts Of his mistakes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

Whtn jny leap year girl achieves a
husband she seldom achieves anything
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

Beware of the man who freely ad-
viSeS. He probably wants 10 gr'
rid of IT,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

When some men drop = nickel IN
tin contfibution pla { they figure ou
set'ins a through ticket Il slorN eHeX
tisne in exchange
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

shorty ;uter soins ca sympa-
lhelie strike d man besius TO strike
his friends fen a collar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-06-07

When the stage heroine tells the
william 30 do his worst he usually acts
that Way.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

the favor and blessings Of the past
year. Progress has been made in ell
departments Of the church, and conn
mendable spirit Of benevoIence and
benefcience is noted. and harmony
and brotherlv love have marked the
sessions Of this convention. Order
and despatch nave characterized the
business done
We hereby express our grateful
thanks to the pastor. members and
friends Of ST. Jchn's church for their
hospitality aud entertainment OF the
delegates and visitors. and say, MAY
God bless you. We appreciate the
kindly offices of the choir and organ
list, and also the soloists. whose SER
vice of love added to the beauty,
dignity aud efficiency of our sessions.
and we also express our appreciation
of the floral decorations. We express
thanks to the railroad companies for
courtesies. and also to the daily press
of Martinsbnrg for full aud accurate
reports Of the proceedings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

to a Congressional Seat.
Tawney is young man, while Speaker
Cannon Is nearing the 40 mark, and
that the ex- blacksmith can WELD a
gavel as well as he used to swing a
sledge. Tawney and Cannon are warm
friends and the Minnesota representa-
tive helped to line up the delegation
from his state when Uncle Joe" first
sought the speakership.
Tawney was born near Gettysburg,
Pa. When he was is years old--that
was In 1S70--he entered the blacksmith
shop of his father as an apprentice.
He subsequently learned the machin-
lists trade, and in 1877 struck out for
the west, locating at Winona. MINI,
where he has lived ever since. He
worked at his trade until 1881, when
he began TO study law. In 1882 he
gained admission to the bar. After
ward he took a course at the law
school of the University of Wisconsin,
which was the only school he attended
after the age of IA.
After serving term In the Mime
sofa senate he was elected to congress.
and is now serving his twelfth year.
AS his district is 1000 republican, he
is running no chances by absenting
himself from home while on duty at
the Chicago headquarters. Mr.. Tawney
is a member of the committee on ways
and means and Is one of the most In
fluential men in congress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

J. Taylor, prominent merchant of
Chriesman, Tex, says; 81 could not eat
because OF a weak stomach, lost all
strength and ran down in weight. All
that money could do was done, but all
hope Of dicovery vanished. Hearing of
some wonderful cures effected by use Of
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, i concluded to try
it. The first bottle benefited me, and
after taking four bottles. am fully re-
stored to my usual strength, weight and
health" Kodokol Dyspepsia Cure di,
gests what you eat and cures Sold By
Clifford w. 1abler and w. S. Harper &
Co, druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives instant relief in
all cases Of cough, Group and lagrippe be-
cause it does not pass Immediately into
the stomach, but takes effect right at the
seat Of the trouble. 1t draws out the in
fiammation, heals and soothes cures per-
manently by enabling the lungs to contri-
butte pure life-giving and DEMONSTRATING
oxygen to the blood and tissues. Sold
by Clifford w. TabIer and w. S. Harper
& Co., druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
Robbesl the Grave.

A startling incident is.narrated by John
Oliver, Of Philadelphia, as follows: 81
YVES in in awful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken. tongue coat
ed, pain continually in back and sides, nc
appetite, growing weaker day by day
Three physicians had given me up. Then
was advised to use Electric Bitters; to
my great JOY. the first bottle made de.
cided Improvement. ! continued their
use for three weeks. and am now vel
man. | know theyrobbed the grave Of
another victim. No one should fail tc
try them. Only 50 cents, guaranteed, a
E. c. Shepherds drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
FROM FORGE TO CAPITOL
Remarkable Rise Of a Well Known
and Popular Legislator
BEGAN LIFE AS A BLACKSMITH
Congressman Tawasy, o. Minnesota, Is Now
a P'omieeot Figure Amoeg The
Men al Washington.

Chicago Guns ss.@a lanes \.
Tawney, oi Minnesota. eAsel Of the
speakers bureau at the Chicago repuA-
lean rational headquarters, whose
friends expect to see aim speaker Of
congress some day, worked as a black
smith for II years. before he studied
law and got into politics. Mr.. Tawney
advises his well-wishers that he has
no intention OF running against Uncle
Joe" Cannon. but they answer that
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
COLONEL AvlRETT'S VISIT.
WANTS aSLP in DESTROYING FISH
PoTs sN THE POTOMAC.
Called ON sheriff stuekey, Who Declined
20 GET MIXED Up Ia twin
stop Pollution.

Col. John Avirett. MARYLAND game
warden. was in Maitinsburg on Sat.
urdav. comforting with Sheriff Stuckey
relative TO the destruction of the fish
pots in the Potomac. He stated that
it was his intention to blow them M
with dynamite. aud wanted the aid OF
Berkeley county officers. but as the
waters of the Potomac lie wholly
within the state Of Maryland. Mr..
Stuckey declined to become mixed MP
in the affair. There is great deal of
opposition all along the river to Mr..
Aylrett's course in DESTROYING the fish
pots, bur he declared that he is de-
termined that all of them shall be re-
moved.
rhe question over the pollution of
the waters Of the Potomac river by
the pulp mills at Harpers Ferry. was
discussed and the matter amicablv SET
tied at the Hotel Raleigh, in Washing
ton by formal agreement entered
into between Col. John W. Avirett.
the Maryland game warden, and
Thomas II. Slavery. president of the
pulp mills company.
The state demanded that all pollu-
ton should be stopped within 60 days.
but a compromise was affected by
which 90 DAYS limit was allowed the
pulp mills COMPANY. This solution
of troublesome question prevents a
long aud tedious litigation on the sub
iaaf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
Mrs. stigers Dead.

Mrs Ottie Stigers, wife OF DR. p Ed
wood Stigers. died Friday morning at
her home at Hancock. aged SO wears.
Her death was due to an attack of
acnte indigestion, which set in on
the Wednesday tefore. Mrs St:gers
before marriage Miss Brooks.
being daughter Of Mr. aud Mrs John
Brooks. OF Hancock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
Matrimonial Docket for October.

During the month of October there
were Is marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk. -Four Licences were
issued to colored couples. The Young,
est lady was II aud the oldest 49,,
while the youngest man was 20 aud
the oldest 50. About this number OF
residents of this county scared license
in Hagerstown last mouth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
RECENT coNvEYANcEs.
Property in Berkeley County That
Has Been Recently Sold.

The following are the deeds that
were recorded at the Office Of the
clerk of the county court Monday:
joseph Bowers and wife to William
p Wright and Jacob NJ Custer. one
acre located in Mill Greek district.
$50.
Sarah A KEGS TO Floyd Light,
lot located in Gerrardstown district.
81.
@ Bernadine Means aud husband to
e II Ward, lot in Hedgesville, sl5.
r L Anderson to Anna Anderson.
two lots located in Hedgesville dis
trict, S400.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

49, 49,
. the excessive and fndiscriminate use OF
medicines. In these days. cannot be too strongly
condemned. The food you eat u properly
Gigested. IL oil the tonic you need. sszs
Only common sense IL needed The food
Hnsf be digesoed and tho bowels rnsf not be
allowed 70 clog. Preserve your health b.
preventing these conditions 80 - =
Constipation surely leads 70 indigestion. bih
tonsuess. etc, and these conditions when
neglected affect the condition Of the blood.
debilitate the system. rendering IL susceptible
70 more serious ailmerts. and less able 70
resist such attackk -
II your stomach has been abused By oYer~
UAtinR. weakened by drugs or sickneas. you
won't have 70 stop eating nor diet yourself
All you need Is something that win aid the
stomach In its functions and relieve 10 from
being constantly irritated by undigcsted food.
The purest and simplest remedy for this pur-
pose Il the CALIFORNIA PRUNE WATERS.
y natural dissolvent made from the pure. fresh
fruit general laxative and sweeteper Of the
stomach mo other medicine IL necessary.
when you are bilious IL Is o sign that your
liver Is Gus OF order. and the poisonous bile.
instead OF being excreted from the body
through the intestines 10 taken up In the blood.
A. . result OF biliousness. the entire system
sn1erA There ara gripping pains in tho ABB
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
New Democrat.

Word received here SATURDAY. even
ing announced the arrival Of a sturdy
democrat at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
U Grattison Potts. OF Middletown,
Pa. formerly resident of Martins
hnrU
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

Danny Hook. late captain of the
Hagerstown base ball team. who
played with the nine in this city. has
signed with the Savannah, Georgia,
team for next season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

A mark, note, token or symptom. indi-
Gates that by which anything may be
known, that is. we are forewarned il evil
is to befall us, or we have the pleasure of
anticipation il the signs betoken fortu-
nats occurrence. Accidental occurrences
all have their signs. every disease has its
symptoms. The point is 20 heed the
former, and counteract the effect OF the
latter. Spells of sick headache follow in
digestion and stomach disorders. belch-
ing, biliousness and dyspepsia are signs
of sickness. People that believe in these
s'gns nd knows bit they are trte from
experience. can get immediate relief and
a speedy cure by the use Of DIR. Gums
Improved Liver Pills. Sold by druggists
for 25c. per box. Only one for dose.
For sale by f. c. Shepherd, druggist.