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New-York tribune., 1905-08-13

times. when money could be spent for any
thing but necessities.
There is already considerable commercial ac-
tivity IN the university life selling farm and
household products. with few other things in
different lines work developed by last years.
the first. graduating class. This is intended 10
inculcate the principle that all labor is honor
able. to help the poorer girls Of the school. and
after this what It may lead TO the future will
tell.
ON OUTSKIRTS OF TOXIC
The little maids Of Nippon have a charming loca-
ton for their college. the outskirts OF Toxic
among groves Of cherry trees. which cover the
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
Among the

novel institution is maintained by ST Johns
Guild in the shape of a floating hospital operated
IN CONNECTION with a home dry land at New
Dorp staten Island. One Of the largest insti-
tHtSns OF all has been established at Coney Island
Ferhaps however, the most nT eresting attempt to
give healthy surroundings to the children of the
poor Is the work of the SpeedweI Society of Nor
mo more-are not cared for in any one institution
Dut are placed IN various homes in the vicinity
Graduate School. one of the faculty being at it's
head: and the children are visited regularly BY
physicians and nurses from the hospital Nor
ristown has been found peculiarly advantage
Gus place Tor this work. the large wealthy
colony established there 'or several years has
brought with 1t numerous train of depends ats
Most or these are willing TO add to their incomes
the money they receive for caring for their young
have be>n found. well able to fulfil their part of
the contact. -
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Japanese Wonen's Higher Educaffon
Womans UniversyPhysical Culture. Cook
ing and Gardenng Among the Courses of Study.

Are the little maids OF Japan 20 compete with
their sisters OF the Western Hemisphere in bust
and professional hfe2 They have had no de-
sire TO enter into this stage OF Western civiiza-
tion far. but the devastating which has
taken many OF the men of the &C =ntry will
make a great change in their lives in the future.
and the women will be obliged 10 make their own
way in the world. They are. TO some extent pre-
pared for this by the opportunity for higher edu-
cation which has been given them IN the Nippon
JOSH Daigakko. the japanese womans univer-
sity. which was opened in 1901. though the object
FOR which il started TO make them better
wives and mothers
japanese girls do not Ike 10 lead a single life
said She 20 Azo. dean Of the university. who has
recently been in this country making a study OF
the education for women from the kindergarten
up. But he added they may be Obliged 10
their college education in helping them to
means Of self-support. with the conditions brought
by the war. and special consideration may be
given this matter in the university later. When
have given all our girls a college education
then you may he afraid OF the yellow woman
peril" he concluded facetously.
There viii be many changes in the lives Of the
little maids Of Nippon after this Hitherto
there has been larger proportion OF Than
in the country. This. with the ma
tional belief that married life the only one
for woman has made a japanese old maid
practically mpossbllity. and tlte bachelor
girl Is stage OF development IN feminine life
which the little women OF the East have not
reached desired. Now that the necessity is
thrust upon them n remains to be seen what
viii he done. The university is giving them a
good working foundation FOR anything they may
wish 10 attempt
That they realize this the authorities Of the
university believe is the reason so many young
women have hocked 10 Il since the beginning
Of the war. notwithstanding the strenuous
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE.
First Blood for Reform in San
Francisco Politics.

San Francisco Aug 1.-THE battle fought az
the polls of the primary election in this CITY
Tuesday was the most remarka BILE in the hts
tory Of California. Nominally the fight was for
the control of the machinery of the ReDuhIican
party Actually the contest was to decide
whether the grafters' or the decent citizens are
to rule the city. Nearly half the registered voters
went TO the polls. more than ever before cast
their votes at 4 primary. OF the thirtv-aieb+
thousand votes cast over thirty thousand were
for Republican delegates, showing that thou
sands deserted their parties to make a fpb, for
good government.
Abe Ruefe. political manager and nersoraI at
torney Of Mayor E. Schmitz was tho Iaadou
OF the faction calling itself regular Ranubl,
can while the reformers marched under tho
banner OF the Republican Primary League Tho
purpose OF Ruefe was TO nominate on r. D.
puolcah ticket man for Mayor who wouId n,
L pohucal stalking horse. that Schmitz on
the labor ticket would have a waIkover ,y,tt
only political dummy In the fed ,,ictor
would be sure and easy for Ruefe.s man as
the Democrats are thoroughly dlsorganIzed The
FeiorIrers sought 10 elect representative dato
gates who are pledged to name a stro,1 -,
IN an effort 10 take the city out of the handa
OF the grafters. who have run riot durine tho
rule OF Schnitz. Deceacy won althougb ,hs
margin was narrow. The total vote at the ,ri
mary for the League ticket was only "a u,,ta
less than six hundred more than that ~ the
srafters- but II is enough. The refcrrners
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
Children of .Nesv-york's >S5csnos.

capital Of 100000 to construct a network OF
trolley lines In the Sacramento and San Joaquin
valleys. Sacramento and Stockton Will be the
centring points. The back of this enter
prise those who took a prominent part In the
organization cf the Western Pacific which was
later bought by the GOuIds to complete their
transcontinental lines. This leads to the belief
that the Goulds are also back of the trolley sys-
tenn. which would prove an admirable feeder
to the Western Pacific. The proposed Ocean
Shore. Railway. from San Francisco to Santa
Cruz. has just voted to issue S3.OOOOO0 in bonds
for construction work. This road which is
thought to have an affliation with the Santa Fe
will open rich district along the coast. which
is now without rail communication.
At their meeting on Monday the supervisors
authorized the first actual expenditure OF money
toward the construction Of the Geary-st road
as a municipal electric line Three thousand
FIVE hundred dollars We're given 10 the city en-
gineer to prepare plans and specifications.
Judge William f. Greene. one of the best
known Judges in the State died in this city on
Monday Since the organization of the Superior
Court Of California under the constitution OF
1879, he had been the bench of Alameda
County, He came to California i'm 1863
Professor Howard Swan of London. who for
four years has been teaching English at the
Toxic Higher Commercial College. arrived here
from the Orient. He says he has had remark
able success. as the Japanese are eager to learn
as much as possible of the LANGUAGE. customs
and manners of the English and Americans
Professor Swan believes England and America
would greatly profit in the end If they would
take the indemnity they are receiving from
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
eOAR ON INSECTS

Bed bugs. Moths Ants Fleas-SaIade's Mos-
quito Bite Cure and Insect Exterminator kills an
insect life. A world-renOwned lotion for keeping
away mosquitoes and other Insects wh.o
sprayed around The only article that has Stood
the publics test for over 26 years (non- poison
cus)- Put up IN pint bottles 25c: "a gallon 81 90.
gallon. s2.0O. Sallade's ROACH TERROR wiz
positively clear your house Of reaches. Sold IN
u ID. and l ID. tins: makes no dust. All drag
gfsts and grocers or SALLADE & Co soi.
manufacturers. 122 Cedar Street. ". 7. City.
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will so into the convention with fully seventy
votes more than their opponents and the
strongest man possible Will be named.
Ruefe elected all the delegates for the labor
party and can name any man he chooses. His
choice viii be Schmitz. The Democratic con-
vention is entirely in the hands OF Gavin Me
Nab, the anti-Hearst boss of the party The
victory of the reform Republicans was the re-
suit of months of persistent work by leading
Republicans and by newspapers which labored
to get out votes Ruefe voted solidly all the
municipal departments. and the county hospi-
tai and almshouse were called into action to
help out his cause
Los Angeles began it's campaign for water
supply, which promises 10 result I'm long drawn
out litigation. The city has reached a point
where 1t must seek new sources of supply as all
those near home exhausted. Following the
lead of San Francisco. IT turned TO the Sierras
and is planning to take practically all the water
from the Owens River Inyo County. 30 miles
away The city obtained options on water
rights which. If finally taken up. will absorb
practically the whole flow of the river 1t is
purpoSed 10 divert the river near its headwaters
and carry II to Los Angeles. The plan involves
the expenditure Of $23.00OOOO but will give the
city an almost unlimited supply Farmers Of
the Owens River valley say the entire flow OF
the river is already appropriated for agricvlt-
urai purposes. and that the water right sold To
Los Angeles nfrnses old claims. 1t remains for
the courts to settle the case
The state Board of Trade. at a meeting held
in this city Tuesday, considered the question of
reciprocity and passed the following resoIu-
tions:
This board has been in the past. and still is.
opposed 10 any modification of the imposed du-
ties upon the protected industries of California.
whether by way Of reciprocity or of legislation
Strong speeches We're made showing the MEM
bers were firmly opposed to any reduction of
the tariff
In heartns IN the investigation OF graft.
charges against the State Board OF Dental F,x
aminers In this city, allegati tions of the sale of
dental licenses We're freely made II was also
charged that examiners Disseminated against
applicants from other States regardless of their
auaiihcatons. and sought TO keep out all but
Californians
Ihere has been renewed activity I'm railway
circles in the central part of California this week
"A company has been formed with nominal
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13

China and apply 1T i'm some thorough manner TO
educating the Chinese as the japanese are beng
educated. Several years experience in emma mas
convinced him that the establishment or scnoois
on the coast for the education OF Chinese NoHIo
make q great nation Of them He COncedes' ho"-
ever, that China viii never be a strong nalO"
until all the eighteen present dialects are con-
sOlidated into one language.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13

general IN Japan. that 20 1T the women 70 Ioor
out for themselves IS matter OF the grsatssz IN
portance.
I'm view OF the great national emergency con-
fronting US" he says, 7 believe that IN -rts-d-
ing the scope and efficiency OF the wouen's etI-
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suPERFLuous HAIR REMOVED.

That the humiHating bemish Of hair on the facs
can be permanently and painlessly removed with
out injury to the most delicate skin is The claim
of Nine. Julian. of No. l23 shave New-YOrk VINO
saws she has had thirty-rve years experience II
dealing with this blemish
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13

be Started this fall The donor, a Japanese
phnanthropist in the remarks with which he pre-
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13
A HUNGARIAN ROMANCE.

cation making them ready 20 cope with the world.
we doing the greatest good for the country.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-13

Ihere mas been renewed activity In railway
circles In the central part of California this week
company has been formed with mammal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
RAILROAD RATE LEGISLATION
Impossible to Do Any Thing at Tfiis
Session-Military Academy Anpre-
priation Bill Passed.

Washington, February 2f.-Phe
Senate today passed the military
academy appropriation bill and began
consideration of the indian appropri-
alton bill. Early I'm the day. In re-
spouse to q question, Mr.. E1kinE,
chairman of the committee On inter
state commerce, expressed n opin-
ion that it would be impossible to Sc
cure railroad rate legislation during
the present session OF Congress. The
Senate took up the Isthmian canal
bill and agreed to meet an hour ear
lier tomorrow in order to advance tho
bill. Ex-senator Higgins finished his
preliminary statement in opening the
defense for Judge Swayne and one
witness for Judge Swayne was exam
ined.
Mr.. Elkirs in his statement regard
| ing the railway rate bill said:
mo decision as to an effort to pass
the bill this session has been reached,
but with the limited time at their
disposal ii would seem tina there Is
very little prospect of thai result be-
fore adjournment. with only ten days
of the session left and with much otheI
\ imperative business TO be performed
It would hardly seem probable that
the most important economic question
| MORE
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
1875 ISSUED.
First Steps Leading to Indictment OF
Members Of the Beef Trust.

Chicago, February 21.-The first step
leading to possible indictment OF MEM
bers of the alleged Beef u was
taken here today. A special federai
grand jury vendre was ordered drawn
and deputy U. S. marshals were sen
out with ~subpoenas for witnesses
against members OF the alleged trust
Indictments win be sought on cnarSSs
of direct violation Of an Injunction IS
sued some time ago by Judge Grosscup
of the United states Circuit court, re-
strafning members Of the alleged tras1
fro mEllegally combining in restrain
of interstate The DECISION
Of Judge Grosscup was recently sus
saained by the United States Supreme
court.
In all 1S5 s~ubpoenas were issued Tney
are ior sutordinates, clerks otner
employees of the packers. None or the
packa- were summoned The empaoyes
are expected to corroborate by tneir
| testimony evidence secured by govern
| meat gems The men subpoenaeo nv
ed in fifteen different cities UntA scr
vice Is secured IL Is probable thSir
| names VIII not b made public.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
DUNN NEWS NOTES
Marriage of a Popular Young Couple
Anri-SaloOn League Active.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Dunn, N. c., February 1S.-Wed-
nesday night at the brides mothers,
Mr.. Stuart burlington was united in
marriage to Miss Fowler, by Rev.
E.. M. Snipes. Mr.. burlington is q
prominent farmer and Miss>Fowler Is
quite popular and handsome.
One town will ask the legislature to
revise its charter and include also In
the bill a provision for a graded
school. We need the school and this
is a step in the right direction.
We are sorry to note that Messrs.
H.. T.. Brewer & Co., failed this week.
Mr.. J. W. Lane is assignee n H. L.
Goodwin, Esq, attorney.
Mr.. E. r. Thomas, of Durham has
opened a drug business at Duke.
For the past week a great many o.
our people have been visited with
10 grippe. Mrs. r. G. Taylor, Mrs
w. 3. Hood are quite sick with pneu'
monia. DR.. ". B. Harrell fell on thu
ice and was badly hurt. Capt. VIII
H~arrell, his son, has been with hin
his week.
The anti-saloon league made l
! warm for the law-breakers and blin'
tigers. Some ten or more Indictment
was the result of their investigation
and now you can't get much to drinl
but soda water tho the weather /
bad.
Mr.. Jno. c.. Cox IA elected cottol
weigher to succeed Mr.. j. T. Phillip
who has filled the position for severa
years.
The Dunn Lumber Co, has re-or
ganized and putting in new machin
cry, changing the name to Souther
Lumber Co.. D. T. Oates. of Tro,
N. c., president; c. ". Priddy, Nor
folk, vice president; w. G. Smi'f
Dunn, secretary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24

North Carolina will go to the nauSi-
ration of President Roosevelt. He had
hoped that a regiment would go but
so far has been informed positively as
to two corporations. One Of these be-
ing the Light Battery from Charlotte
and the Infantry Company at VIII
mington. One of the Raleigh compd-
MES intimates that it may attend.
Big Tom Frisbie, the giant black.
smith of Marshall, Madison county
who is here will go to the State Uni
yersity and will be a candidate for i
place on the foot ball team. He will
make a grand center rush, and it is
doubtful whether there will be a bigger
one in the country. He is n OF. the
strongest men in the United States
it is said. The captain of the University
team was here today and he and the
captain of the Agricultural and Me
chanical team were full of admira.
ton for Frisby who is a very clever
fellow.
State Treasurer Lacy is out again,
after a fortnight's confinement to his
home, he having slipped on h sieet
and broken a rib.
: Collector of the Port B. F. Keith, Oh
Wilmington spent yesterday here
rearly all the time at the capitol, III
conference with various members Of
tho legislature. Another prominent
man here is Mayor E. T. Stewart o1
Washington, N. c.
Interest centered on the meeting to
right of the Democratic state commit
tee. Senator Simmons, state chairman
came in last night and established hi
headquarters at the Marlboro. 1t j
very evident early in the day that tn
meeting would be largely attended.
The North Carolina Society in Gu
cinnati will hold its annual meetln!
and banquet tomorrow, this being il
custom to always observe the birthda
of Washington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
ACT is CONSTITUTIONAL.
Berca College Find for Violation OF
Law Prohibiting Co-Education OF
White and Colored Races.

Richmond, KY, February
College was today fined 1000 IN the
State Circuit court for violation OF the
Day act. This is the law passed by
the general assembly OF kentusky at
IT'S last session prohibiting the co-e1u-
cation OF the white and colored races
While the law is general In form Ii wac
aimed directly at Berea college which
has for fifty years conducted a scnooa
and college for the education OF all
youths OF good moral character.
When the law passed the college au-
thorities at once declared their inten-
ton to abide by it's provisions pending
a decision as TO Its constitutionalty-
In order to raise the question, a tech-
meal violation Of the act was committed
and on such violation by consent lH
colaeg as a corporation was indicted
The college demurred To the inosct-
ment and the question OF constitution
atty was thus raised Briefs were nied
by both sides and today Judge Benton
| overruIed the demurrer and held the
law constitutional. The convscf1on n
fine followed as the college q no de-
| Tense as to the facts. The case wan %
] af once DO the Court OF Appeals OF Ken
.ncky. and should that oar uphos0
the decision rendered today and declase
the law constitutional, the case VIII
be taken to the Supreme court OF the
United states.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
LOSS WILL REACH $1,000. 900.
Results of the Fire at the HOosac
Tunnel Docks at Charleston-Sus-
Dicion of Incendiarism.

Boston, Mass, February 21.-A less
ina at 81, LOCO, 900 was caused by
a fire at the Hoosac tunnel docks at
Charleston early today. Two Of the
largest piers were burned, the WILSON,
I.evland-Furness line steamer Philadel-
milan was seriously damaged, and a
large quantity of merchandise, both on
the docks and in the hold Of the Pnlla-
delphian was ruined or destroyed. Five
persons sustained injuries.
Chief Steward John w. Fellows of
the Philadelphian, of Liverpool, Eng
land, who is suffering from exposure IN
the water and exhaustion, is IN a DAN
gerous condition. The others VIII re-
cover.
The principal loser is the Boston ano
Maine Railroad Company, owner OF the
docks. whose damage is placed at S4Oo'
| n0O. The loss to the Philadelphia also
is serious, not only to the vessel pu'
TO the valuable cargo which was IN nel
hold The loss on merchandise which
| was on the docks, it is thought, VII
| bring the loss fully up to S1,o0o,000. Inc
| amount is partly covered by insurance
The Dalton Hall, Michigan
| and Martello which were tied up a
nearby docks, narrowly escaped dam
age.
Chief Shaw of the state police toia!
ordered an investigation Of the fire
Although it has been generally oeiiev
ed that spontaneous combustion o1'gi
mated the blaze there is now some sus
nicion that it was due to incendiar1sm
The insurance companies will insti
tute a most searching Investigation /
their own behalf.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
FUNERAL OF YOUNG BATTLE.
Military honor Accorded and Re
mains Escorted by the Full Brigade
of Annapolis Cadets.

Annapolis, Nd, February 2l.-With
military honors and escorted To the
train by the full brigade Of his former
ship and school mates, following the
naval academy band, the remain of
Midshipman Samuel Westry- Battle,
who dropped dead at dinner forma-
tions Sunday, were taken from An
napolis this afternoon, bound for his
former home at Asheville, ". c.
The body was accompanied by the
young mans father, Surgeon $. w.
Battle, q. s. N. retired. who arrived
here this morning. Services were
conducted by Chaplain III. II. Clark.
U. S. N, in the magnificent new ar
mory which was packed to overflow
ing with the midshipmen and Annap-
oils friends of the deceased.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION.
decree Providing for the Sale OF the
Farmyille and Powhattan Railroad.

Richmond, Va, February 2l.-In the
law and equity court here today Judge
Ingram caused a decree to De enterea
providing for the sale of the Farmvil:e
and Powhattan railroad at auction IN
front of the city hall at a date herea1-
ter to be fixed by commissioners ap-
pointed by the court.
The decree sets out that the company
IS h~opelessly insolvent and allows the
deposit in the Merchants Narional
rank. this city, within twenty days 0.
q sum sufficient to discharge liens anu
preferred claims.
The total debts of h road are SILL
4sS. es. according to the report OF tne
late commissioner, J. r. V. Daniel
| One half or more of this sum is oon1eo
Indebtedness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-24
FINE PROGRESS SHOWN.
creat Growth of the Jr. o. U. A. VI.
During the Year-Pubnc EXERCISES
for the Delegates.
(Spacial to The Messenger.)

(Spaciaa to The MessenSer.)
Gcldsboro, N. c., February H.--Ihe
slate council Of the Junior ORDER Unit
I'd American Mechanics convened If
this city this morning with a large DEL
egation present and Stare Councli'r
Cobb, of Morganton in the cham. III
addition to the reading of the reports
of officers there was very little ttohe
at the forenoon session outside Oh the
examining credentials and perfecthng
the organization. The report OF Tie
state councillor vas a comprehensive
document and showed the progress
ma-,e in the order during past yedr.
His report dealed principally Win euu-
cation, immigration and rgaihIdlloh
end made special mention or Inc Ain~-
lean, the organ OF tine NaaoLIp aIo;In
Gil. which is now published in RaAelsh,
nv 2. P. Smith. The circulation OF the
paper has been increased from LOW "
over 5000 in less than twelve mollHS'
The report of the State Council Treas
,rrer George V. Fu1p showed a paAa1ce
ON hand 1t the beginning or last yshf
of s4.741.29 and receipts Wnlcn, "hen
added to that amount make a uoIA u
81. 5ss.4 4. The disbursements during
the vtiI dIIioulIA ~
leaves a balance of s3,361.75 in Inc
treasury.
The report of sam. F. Vance Statf
Council secretary showed that there
had been So new councils instituted ouI-
ing the year, and that there are 1o'
les councils in the state with I,Iu coiA-
tributing members in 1903 n Io'osI d
1904. The order gained iii nfenlDs.s
during last year. There are % conhcik
in the state that have from one 10 hlns
councils. The total receipts by the sec
Rotary YER $73. 104.16 with oisouS
ments Of So, S52.70.
The public exercises torignl were AZ
tended by a large number OF people. a
well as the members of the oToeT. ih'
address OF welcome was delivered ~
Nayor Geo. e. Hood and h respons
was delivered by Mr.. T. P. Smith,
Raleigh. Both addresses were gems Q
oratory n were listened to Win TOP
attention and applauded in a manne
which showed the good IMPRESSION
they had made. The Children from In