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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
BERTHE COUNTY.

The present outlook and apparent
interest of the educational work in
BERTHE county, is of healthy and
fiattering condition. The parents of
our children are exhibiting much more
concern along these lines, in the rural
districts, than heretofore. Our people
seem to be understanding. more and
more, the Importance of childhood and
the great mission lying before it.
They are realizing that the highest
ambition of q parent. should be to give
all possible mind, as well as heart,
culture to their children. Their atten-
ton, to almost any phase of school
work, such as better buildings, better
teachers, longer terms, etc. etc, is GER
tainly shown by their enquiry and
anxiety. about these advancing condi-
lions. We are sure they are waking
up to these matters.
Many of our brightest and most
promising boys and girls are to be
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
LET USTAKENO BACKWARDSTEP."
But Let Us by Lenghening the Term and Raising the
STANDARD Add New Power and Vitality to
Our Educational Institutions
By GOVERNOR ROBERT BRoADNAx GLENN

To the Editor: Absence from Raj
eigh prevented my receiving your letter
until Wednesday, asking me to furnish
you by Thursday an article "On the
present educational advantages of our
State, and the outlook for the future. >"
With such limited time, it is impos-
sible to do so great a subject justice
still unwilling to miss any opportuni-
ty of showing my desire of education
ally benefitting the State, [ send you
a hurriedly written statement to the
end that it may appear in your NAM
moth educational edition to be pub
lished next Sunday.
During the last administration, Gov
ernOr Aycock and Superintendent OF
Public instruction Joyner, with their
able helpers, did a great work for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13

of the seven remaining houses have
been greatly improved.
During the progress of this work
the value of our school property has
increased from about $12,0000O to
more than $27,5O0.00
Each of the 81 white schools of the
county has library, ranging in num-
Der of volumes from 102 to 400. Three
of the sixteen colored schools have
libraries. The value of these thirty
Libraries is about $500, and the num-
Der of books included in them is about
$500. Nothing has done more to Gull
tivate an educational spirit and pro-
mote general intelligence among our
people than the use of these libraries.
The length of the school term has
been increased from five and a. half
months to nearly eight months.
During this period the attendance
in the schools has gradually increased
until 1t is now more than fifty per
cent. more than it was seven wears
ago.
Two districts have recentlv voted a
special tax for the Improvement of
their schools. Four schools are stu
ated within the limits of these dis
Continued on Page I,en.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
DURHAM COUNTY.

In replying to your enquiry con-
corning the progress of the public
schools of Durham county, allow me
t" saw that seven wears ago we had
Go public schools i'm the county-4O
white and % cOlored. BY consolida-
tiOn this number has been reduced to
43 schools-27 white and 16 colored
The average size of the school dis
tricts for whites was then about nine
square miles. 1t is now over thirteen
square miles.
OF the forty school houses for
whites. all of them but seven have
been replaced by new houses, and four
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
Steady Progress Made in Nearly Every
County from Currituck to Cherokee.
Most Notable Improvement Noted
Where the County Superintendent,
With Proper Local Cooperation,
Have Led an Aggressive Fight for
Better Conditions.

The men in North Carolina upon
ward the educational campaign are
the ninety-seven captains in the field.
all working under the leadership of
the State superintendent of Public In
structions. We hear much of Captains
of Industry-the men VINO bring things
to pass in the world of dollars. 1t is
we'll to honor these men, for they are
bringing wealth to North Carolina and
helping to build schools and churches
in every section of our Commonwealth.
But THE Captains in North Carolina
upon whom more depends than upon
any other ninety-seven men in North
Carolina are ninety-seyen Superintend-
ents of Public Schools in our ninety
seven counties. The value of their
work has not been appreciated as it
deserved until in late years when they
are rightly regarded as THE men
upon the teachers, committeeman and
the patrons must rely for wise direc-
ton and help, and wholare the right
hand men of the State authorities
the leaders in moulding public senti-
ment at home and the spokesman for
their counties abroad These men are
the only men in position to know the
progress and the needs of the several
counties and in this edition we have
requested each one, to write brief
story OF what is being done in his
county, and their letters are printed
below:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13

Wake Forest. the Methodists at Trini-
ty, the Presbyterians at Davidson, the
Friends at Guilford, and the Christians
at ElOn, while such schools as Horn
er's, Oak Ridge, Bingham's, Buie's
Creek, Whitsett, and hundreds of
others are yearly sending forth well
educated, moral and strong men, who
stand for the progress and up-building
of our State.
The women. too, in these great
private and State Universities and Col
leges are given every advantage to
fit them for the higher and nobler du-
ties o. life. and to enable them. not
only to know how to crock the
cradle but likewise to help rule the
world
Today there is no child in the State,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
ALAMANCE COUNTY.

Three things have hampered the
public schools of this county-lack of
funds, the large number of small
schools in the rural sections, and poor
classification Of the children When
entered upon the duties of Superin-
tendent of Schools in this county six
years ago, | was confronted by these
difficulties and have labored to over
come them. L have met opposition
This has arisen from many causes
Many have never considered the mat
ter seriously; some are Indifferent, 9TH
ers are selfish. or without interest in
the welfare OF the public. But some
progress has been made. The number
of schools has been reduced, larger
and better houses have been erected
the schools have been graded and the
terms heightened and funds increased
in some districts by local taxation.
In 1900 the public school property
for the white race in this county was
valud at $16,265; for the colored at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13

A glance at the map of North Caro-
lima will show that Guilford ought to
be one of the leading counties in the
State. AS q railroad centre Green's
boro has no equal in North Carolina.
Nearly every section in the county is
in easy access of one of the six lines
which radiate from the city of Green's
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
2ee LOCAL TAX DISTRICTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

obtained funds for the year ending
June 80. 1905, as follows:
State and county poll tax. 4,S7O.5O
General property tax ...... 1l,691.O7
Fines, forfeitures and penal
ties ............ 5Z4.oZ
From State Treasurer 80. 2,4O1.66
Total ............... .$l9,4SS .oo
This was apportioned to all the
schools in the county as the law di-
reefs. Ten sections raised in addition
to this $11,300.49. The whole of this
last named sum was used by the
schools in the local tax districts. In
these districts We have good we'll
furnished houses, the children we'll
graded and the schools run from 3
to months yearly, each with more
than one teacher. What these districts
have done others can do, and must do,
or they will never educate their chill
dren.
From the above it will be seen that
the value of the public school prop
erty has increased nearly 500 per cent
and the amount of funds collected and
paid to the schools in 1900 being $13,-
$500, and the amount collected and
paid in 1905 being $30,7S0.54, making
the increase over 200 per cent.
Twelve rural libraries have been
established for white children and one
for colored. Others have been partly
provided for. One in Graham with
more than $1,000 worth of books, and
one in Burlington.
The attendance has greatly in
creased and the public schools have
w. s. LONG, supt.
Graham, n. c.. July IS, 1905.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

An increase of over 1900 per cent
in equipment would be remarkable in
any line of business. Yet this has
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-13
CULFORD COUNTY,.

County Superintendenl
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04
sTANp sY YouR HoME TowN

Some people claim the right u try
and discourage everything that goes
70 help build up their home town.
This Is all wrong end al should make
up their minds 10 the fact that IL there
10 any chance 70 boom business, boom
IL. Don't pus on q long face and look
as though you had q sour stomach.
Hold up your head. emile and look for
better things. Hide your little ham
meT, and cry to speak well Of others.
no matter how smsIlyon really know
yourself 20 be. When q stranger
drops In. Jolly him, tell him this IL the
greatest town on earth. and il 10.
Don't discourage him by speaking i'll
Of your neighbors. Lead him to be-
lleve that he has AZ last struck place
where white people live. Don't knock.
Help youEself along by becoming pop
nlsF. and posh your friends with you.
les dead easy. BE q good fellow. and
soon you will have q procession OF fol-
lowers No man ever helped himself
by knocking other people down in
character or business. No man ever
got rich By trying to make Others be-
lIeve he Was the only man In town who
knew anything. You can't climb the
ladder Of success by treAdiDg on other
peoples coTns.
When q man comes to town and he
hears the character Of nearly everyone
trad uced. he 10 nearly always suSpi-
cIous OF the tEaduosF, aud will geneT.
ally keep away from the man that
knows all the bad things OF the town,
for II 10 very often the case that IL
takes q rogue TO catch Q rogue.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04
clyde Steamships In cOlIlslon.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 3.--As the
Clyde line steamship Arapahoe was
proceeding down the river on her reg.
ular trip TO New York, she colidsd
with the dredge Jacksonville Just .
little beyond the mouth Of Dunps
creek. and sustained slight damages
to her hull about the water line on the
starboard side. The captain OF the
ship deemed n advisable TO return
for the slight repairs necessary. She
will proceed early In the morning on
her trip north.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04
W, GLEASON,

Henry watterson has become con.
vertsd 20 The support Of Munich beer
~ q promoter OF Temperance, Gays The
Tampa Daily Times; bUt Henry seems
70 have iosgosten that the only kind Of
= man 10 whom beer promotes temper.
Anee 10 one Who Is already In need Of Ihs
Kesley cure. The uss Of beer dOes no,
promote temperance 10 . man Who
does not drink. Beer In moderation 10
Dos harmful, nor 10 lisAs vine. Both
afs sometimes beneficial. bot - . rule
neither 10 necessary. When Jon feel
that yon mRas hare something cool,
volumlnOas. gently stimulating, sOg' :
thing that win QosnoA yo0t tAir; and
stay With you. Diz . blg lemonade aud
SAAks IN sea In Ib--eslng snFs that ths
sgE ls reasonably fresh. Ess lemonade
10 better than beer as q temperance
FetoFmer booanse u WORKS - - ~sll
on The man Who Decent assAk as tAs
man who doea.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04
Negroes charged with Anon.

Covington. Ca. June 3.-Sherihf Geo.
j. Cunningham, OF oglethorpe county,
came here TO identify three negroes by
the names OF George ROuser, Charley
Coleman and Richard Thornton, want.
ed in Oglethorpe county for arson.
They were identified by Sheriff Gun.
ningham as the negroes who were
charged With burning several houses.
among them q residence, on the plan.
tstion Of Colonel James NJ. Smith. at
smithsonia. May rs. and for whom q
reward OF $50 each had been offered
by the ogglethorpe county authorities.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

Print the Rrapdest sermon thar ever
fell from inspired lips sDd not % per
cent, even OF che profsssely piOuS,
viii read it. Print detailed account
OF some female buOeo game or a SEN
SaiioDal divorce in high life and 90
per cent Of the very elect win make
dive for the paper before breakfast.
swoop down on it like . negro on a
bowl Of crap soup devOur every word
then roll their eyes heavenwArd. like
calf with the collie, and wonder
what this wicked old world IL coming
to
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

In the primary at jacksonville, on
June let, the result on the mayor was
y surprise to the friends Of Mayor No
Ian. who only led Captain ToOmeT by
lie votes, Blair getting 24s. thus de-
priving Nolan of 3 majority over all
and neeesSitating q second battle next
Wednesday. Judge DEialynski beat
Pope Ia every ward for municipal
Judge. and Z, II. HAddock led for
marshal.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

TIE throwing Of bomb in Paris a
fec days $50, IN The hope Of injarlRg
or killing the Kihg Of Spain, wAO was
paying q visit 70 the President Of
France h anoahsf Oos Of tAOss eOu.
ardly anaFohlsa schemes which can DO
them Roihing bot iaiuFy. S0eh de-.
splaAbIs proceedings oaly serve 70 ~.
aard any meEemeat fos tAs bestsrnsnl
o. their eenditlpn. - the people will
POI polsEaas asylAsns q ne sorA
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04
sArTLEFLAos AT THE REUNION.

In speaking Of the reunion OF the
Confederate Veterans to be held ~
Louisville. Ky The Coorier-JournAl
has the following
"TattsTed and torn battlehagS, which
saw service 81 every battle OF the Civil
War, will be carried by the troops that
followed them 20 victory, In defeat and
In death. Flags Of ChickAmAugS, hsRS
which braved the fire At Gettysburg,
flags which were almost Loot in The
Wilderness, and flags which we're held
In che face Of the overwhelming odds
At AppomAttox will be carried through
the streets BY the men who carried
then then.
"such Gags will head almost every
division and q number will have to be
carried In cases on account OF che rents
made By Federal guns during the bat
ties in which they carried them into
the Valley Of the shadow.
Nearly 10000 will be spent by the
executive committee In charge Of ar
FanRemsnts In furnishing amusementS
10 the Veterans and 80 subscriptions 10
thIs fund are being literally given,
monetary backing will not be lacking "
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

President ROOsevelt will make a tour
Of the South about The middle Of oo.o-
Der and Will Walt jacksonville aud poo
Sibly Tampa. He gill not zee much OF
Florida during the trip and should
speud more time here. A trip dowa
the East COast and 10 Pensacola wOuId
give him better understanding Of the
state, 10 say nothing Of q visii TO
Gainesville.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

President Roosevelt touched the bot
ton and the electric power Get the
Lewis aud Clafk Centennial EEposi-
ton machinery a. Portland, Ore. In
operation. The President sent the
shock from the White House Al Wash.
inaton
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

Smith. the OartoOnis, on The Jackson.
Vile Timss- Unlon, 10 certainly turning
cot some hpe work. HE cartoon Of
Roisstvsnsky wadlng and towing HE
two battleships. with Jap Gun pouring
down on him, deserved a larger Spaoe.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

A person who can imagine the effect
Of the report Of fiity crashes Of thun.
der at one time, can get = faint idea Of
the terrible uprOar during the naval
battle between the JAps and Russians.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The excursion from Georgia and
Alabama to Tampa, q few days aRO.
carried large number Of pure and un-
dedled "gubers" 10 that city. AZ .
result the hotels did q thriving busl-
ness and several eide trips made The
occasion . very pleasant one.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The bachelor, when he desires q
change Of diet, has 70 change boarding
house,, while the man who 10 married
and ruBs hls own culinary department,
can change every day,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

People who come to Florida 10
gather oysters, will hereafter be com.
PEELED 10 pay for them.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The sun worshIppers are opposed e
bathlnE. The Weary wIllIes perhaps
affiliate with this sect.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The health board should not walt
until 10 10 too late 10 give che city .
thorough Fenovating.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The weather has been ideal for crops
In this sestlon, and the shipments still
keep up % q good rate.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The army 10 In open revolt, writes
Llnsvltch. He'll have 70 kiss the bunch
again.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04
sTAFR OF Ono, CITY or TOLEDO,
IurAa CounTV

Stars OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
Lucas County.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
IL senior partner Of the firm Of =. J..
Cheney a Co., doing business In the
city OF Toledo, county and State Siors-
said, and that SaId iism will pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case Of eataTrh shat
cannot be cured By the nee Of Halle
Oatarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 20 before ne aud subscribed
IN my presence, this 9Th day OF De.
osmbeF, A. ID. 1883.
(sHAL). A. w. GLEASON,
NoTARY PUBLic.
HAlle Gaia FFh Cure 10 taken inter
nAlly, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous Surfaces Of che system.
send Tor testimcr.sis, free.
FL. CHENEY A CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all dFuRgists, Toe.
Take hAll's Family Pills for eonsti'
patton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The Legislature may have an extra
session 10 settle up the asylum diff
Guilty.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

AT advertising bills become dus after hrss
appearance Of advertisement, unless othsrwiss
Stipulated In contract. Parties not known 10 us
VII be required 10 pey for advertising In cd
vance. Address, TIKI DAILY SUN,
GAINESVILLE, PA.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

Tampa now has go 900 Of the States
money for the fair.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

There IL much sAlk about Florida and
the railroads. But Florida without
the railroads wOuldn't be much.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

II the CEsr don't sue for peace be-
fore long, he won't be able TO get any
body to 60 on his bond as security for
cnaia
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

The TuiosA-week Sun Il Al sightpags. forty
column paper, pnbiished every honday and
Thursday, and eonlains al the news q the
week. local, state end general, and win be
maiisd, postage free, 20 any paFt Of the Uniied
states or Canada, fos li.oo yeaf-in advance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

Reading notices IN local column 70 CENTS ibs
for hrs. insertion. and cents Tor each additional
insertion.
Rates for display advertising made Enowu on
application.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04
Partial PRICE LIST OF
Whistles, Wines, Beer and Malt

Bulb GOOds-Jugs frce-NSt Prepaid.
ti.Ho Per Gallon:
Rye, Gin, Corn. Good grade.
taoo Per Gallon.
Rye, Gin, Corn, Rum. Fine ouality.
mo Per Gallon:
Rye. Gin. Corn. Rum. Beat for the money.
0Oo Per Gallon:
~" Rye, Peach and Apple Brandy Mellow
ed BY age.
500 Per Gallon:
Victoria RYE. Social Drops RYE. Medleina
quality
LEhP ST. LOUIS BEER Par Doa
IalAtAn Beer.
eAtre rae ........... %
Stenaafu .''- 'sf.'st... ...-,-,... ....,.t ~
Malt. extra dark .................... ...... 4 a.
Coourger, imported .,... .................. %
Bass Ale. plnts. ......................... -
Guinness Stout. pinta. ...................,S an
Prices 81 The bbl on application.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

THE DAILY sUN, Published every moFning sx-
cspt MONDAY delivered by carrier in the city, OF
malisd 10 any part Of the United states, postage
grse, for IS year; J1.So sis moHths; ti.ss three
rnonths; OF 80 cents for Eve vseks-sirieiiy n
advance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-04

". l sSsas sr. HANNE BROS, IAo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
VAR IN RAPID TRANSIT.
Clash Of Metropolitan and Belmont
Interests ETpected.

A battle royal between the Metropolitan and
Belmont interests is expected Thursday next
before the Rapid Transit Commission. Mr.. Bel
mont insists that the Interborough is entitled to
additional tracks on the I'd and Sd ave. elevated.
1t was said last night that the Metropolitan
offci..ls had decided TO tell the commission that
II these are allowed they will not bid for pro-
posed subway express tracks in 3d-ave.. but will
offer merely to build subway for two local
service tracks. The commission has believed
that the Metropolitan would want TO build an
express subway. The Metropolitan people figure
that with three elevated tracks in 3d-ave.. the
IntertoIough would get the lions share Of the
long-haul traffic. The Metropolitan, it is said,
hopes TO prevent the building of any more ele-
waited tracks on the East Side.
The Interborough company will next Thurs
day ask for permission TO build additional
tracks in I'd and Sd aves. widen the bridge over
the Harlem at 129th-st and add double track
to the elevated between 129th and 149th SITS.
The Interborough has its plans all drawn for
these additions. and it was said yesterday that
conditional contracts have been made for the
necessary steel The Metropolitan has natu-
raj allies the various civic organizations on the
East Side which have opposed the building Of
further elevated lines there
E. P. Bryan. general manager Of the Inter
borough. said yesterday:
The people of Harlem are entitled to better
transportation facilities. There is a bad congeS-
ton between 129tn and 149th SITS. By adopting
our proposition the Rapid Transit Commission
will bring about d reduction of sixteen minutes
in the running time between The Bronx and the
City Hall. enabling us TO make the run In
twenty-five minutes. We have all our plans
made for these additions, and can rush the
work right through. In fact. we can finish 1t
in less than year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
HILL-HARRIMAN AGREEMENT.
Provides for Arbitration and Prevents Rate
Cutting Between Systems.

The agreement which has recently been entered
into between the Hill and Hartman railway inter
ests includes as its most important feature it is
said on good authority. comprehensive arrange
ueut for submitting to arbitration all forms OF
difference which may develop from time 10 'lille'
and also contains provisions which are expected 10
make impossible rate cutting and wasteful com
petition for business between the two systems Inc
statement is made on excellent authority that now
that the Clearwater controversy has been settled
no other important question between the Hill and
hartman interests remains 10 be adjusted. In
pursuance OF the harmony plan now in force any
questions as to policy, or any specific differences
which may arise will be amicably arbtrated
The line which is to be built into the Clearwater
country work upon which will begin probably IN
the fall will he about one hundred and fifty miles
in length. The Union Pacific is TO construct about
seventy-4ive miles of 1t. and the Northern Pacific
seventy miles each Of the companies to pay for its
own part of the new line.