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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
implements for Iighlin@.

Nov York. August -rih ARMS
rnmtn were -hIpucd from his cIt>
today for Ha ann on board the ward
lin steamship Mexico TIN straHltl
nad slowed away in h.r hold - e""
Remington repeating rifles. oileht hun
bred thousand rounds of ammunition
and xix gutIiug Tstpid Hre guns Ton jhr
us, If President paln.a's forces Ih,
shipmrnt. id was aid would ha}e been
larger but tn NtSSr1 could e.,tlN -"
more. Th- steamer kansas which
viii sail nest Thursday. VIII s.,ggN
3.Uu0.u60 rounds of ammunition and
5000 Remington for the Cuban g.N-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
HEARING IS ENDED
Text Book Commission
to Complete Next
Week.

The hearing OF representatives Of
the various publishing houses, who
presented the text books from their
respective companies and argued their
merits before the State Tex took
Commission, ended yesterday at noon.
ana it Is probable that the final de-
Cision of the commission. as to the
books that are - be adopted, viii be
rendered next Wednesday,.
The Commission was delighted with
the fine qualities Of the book men
Who appeared before it. and was pleas
cd with their courteous and
apparent desire to expedite and facili-
tate the business. There has been not
n complaint made either by any
member of the Commission against
any boob man. nor has any publish
ing house representative complained
in any way Of the Commission or the
hearing. All the sides are satisfied
that the hearing has been conducted
thoroughly on the square to all.
AS Governor Glenn viii leave the
city Thursday for New York city il
is likely that the Commission viii
have it's decision ready for announce
ment by Wednesday afternoon.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

VIII Leave Western Union TO Engage
ia Mercantile Business in
ASheNiI!e.

Manager j.. a. Edgerton, Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company,
III this city, has rendered his r~"signa-
to superintendent l.. j. Maxwell.
Of Richmond. Va, who is in charge
Of this division Of the company's ter
ritory. The resignation is to lie ef-
feCtiVe September 10th.
1t IS understood that Mr.. Edger-
ton will give uD his residence in Raj
eigh where he has lived for many
years ana Will move to ASheVille where
he viii be associated with Il well
known mercantile establishment. 80
official announcements has been made
nor has q successor yet been named
Mr.. ltdgertOn and his charming
family have won Il host OF friends
during their residence in Raleigh, who
viii learn With deep regret that they
are to leave this city.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
BETTER THAN WYOMING.
\ lsaischer III That State Wants To-
Buy Grazing Land in Watausa
County.
(Watauga Democracy

Many Of our Young men. from,
TIME TO time. and older ones TOO. have
been leaving this favored county anC
gong to Wyoming and other states
- engage III either sheep raising or
hefdlng for hose VINO are already in
the buSlness. This. we have ALWAYS
contendcd. - foo'ishncss in tin ok
IRENE. belleNlng that there is no bus
mess that would Weld a lareer in
come ln@n sheep raising in Natau-a.
N Tact II has been clearly demon
strated By nan If our farmers. AR.
T. I. Llnney was in town This week
ana showed US 4 letter from q ranch.
IN yoming one Of the finest sheen
raising states III the Union, wanting
Y buy 800 acres Of grazing lands in
NatauSa. aying that the business
would be more. profitable here OWN
70 the fnlldness Of the winters When
~"fnnafe with those Of the extreme
northwest. Mr. Ljnney has written
the gentleman, and we sincerely hon.
that he may be induced To come hero
ana prove to our peopie that old Wa
tauga IS the county in which to make
money on sheen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

New Teacher i'll Music Department Of
Baptist University.

One Of the most important engage
ments looking toward the musical de-
velopment of Raleigh and vicinity was
cOnSummated at the recent meeting
of the committee of the
Board of Trustees of the Baptist Uni
VerSity when Mr.. GuStaVe HdgedOfn,
of Cincinnati, was engaged as teache
Of violin II theory, also director Of
the Third Regiment band Of Raleigh.
Mr.. Hagedorn is a we'll known 10
linist of Cincinnati. having been for
five years one of the first violins Of
the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
and for the past two years assistant
conductor of Kopp's Military Band Of
Cincinnati.
Mr.. Hagedorn comes highly con
mended as q violinist and conductor Of
band and orchestra. His coming 10
Raleigh Will mean much for the de-
velopment of band and orchestral mu-
sic in this city.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

Square Garden viii be SIZED with seats
for visiting delegations. 70 Waom
tickets viii be issued. These tickets
will be handed out III packages % the
chairuen IF the delegations II the
committees headquarters in the VIC
foria Hotel. Tickets VIII be allotted
to the various visiting bodies accord
To requests sent in To- the com
mittee. The instruction Is 70 distribute
seats as equitably as possible 10 the
different sections Of the
"On the evening previous to the re
August -. the National Dem
ocratic Club. 30. eli Fifth avenue,
Fifteenth street, VIII nave an
at home for the visiting delegations
from other cities and states. For five
DAYS thereafter the club viii keep
house for all out-of-to"n Demo-
cTats.
MT. Bryan's only speech in New
York will be in Madison square Car
den. with the exception Of a shoT ak
10 the overflow in the park after the
indoor meeting. on August 81 he goes
to Bridgeport and New Haven. conn,
the next day to New Jersey. lie
viii probably start for the West sun
day or Monday, September 2 or :.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
REQUEST REMOVAL
Of Secretary Cheatham
of Cotton Association.
Meeting Of Raleigh Township Division
Ye~terday-Big County Meeting
Expected on Next sat

AT the meeting Of the Raleigh town
ship division Of the Southern Cotton
Association yesterday a resolution was
adopted requesting the removal 81 Sec
rotary Richard Cheatham, Of IL"
southern Cotton association, b. the
central committee Of that organic
ton.
Tle resolution was offered b. Sec
rotary Edward l.. conn, and was unan-
imously adopted as follows:
Whereas. Secretary Richard Cheat
ham. Of the Southern Cotton Associa-
tion. was recently found guilty Of deal
ing in cotton futures by Il special com
mIttee appointed To Investigate the
charge Of gambling preferred againsl
him by a member Of the Georgia Cen
eral Assembly. ana,
Whereas. the prestige Of the A.
ISOLATION would be weakened and the
confidence Of the arniers in il destroy
ed should the Association retain as
one Of its officers a man III whose Off
ciaI integrity there cannot be placed
the fullest trust. therefore be It
Resolved. That tine Raleigh town
snip division request the Central com
lnittee Of the southern Cotton Asso-
citation TO remOye Mr.. Cheat
him as its secretary"
Mr.. Thomas Il. I1arker. secretary Of
the North Carolina division, stated
that tlc humidity had caused an alb
~ lildI SIoNhI - 1'lNoh "''t, dil'
said that cotton has not the usua
quantity of bolIs. lie thought that
aus OF these facts the crop would
very likely be much shorter than is
now predicted in the crop reports.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Parkere
remarks q resolution was adopted arg
ing the farmers not to be hasty in
selling tleir cotton. but to hold it un-
til remunerative prices should be of
felcd.
The following delegates were elect
ed To the Wake County Convention
Which Will be held in Raleigh neX
Saturday at L o'clock.
Bryant Smith, w. r. Taylor. l.. r.
Wyatt, X. H. Jones and Clarence II.
Foe.
\ resolution was adopted requesting
the Wake Ounty division to push the
work OF organization as rapidly as pos
sible and the State President, c. G.
Moore. and state Secretary. T. E. Par
ker. were requested to communicate
with the other county divisions to the
END thai the state may be organized
With as much expedition as is possible.
The resignation of Mr.. edward l..
Conn, as secretary, vas rendered, as
Mr.. Conn viii be absent from the city
several months. Action was deferred
until the next meeting.
Those present were enthusiastic and
determined to stand by the AsSocia-
ton.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
LARGEST ORGAN IN THE STATE.
Being Installed i'll the Baptist Univer'
sity Chapel. The Opening Recital.

The pipe organ which was purchas-
ed by the Baptist University for Wo-
men last spring, is now being installed
in the chapel.
Since commencement the chapel has
been extended twenty feet, charging
the stage and the root over the organ
chamber has been raised eight feet.
The instrument is now in position and
the NAL tuning and regulating is be-
lag lone. This organ is thought 10
be the largest and finest instrument IN
the State and is one Of the largest IL
the South, having three manual and
forty-tWO stops.
It was built by Johnson. Of West
field. Mass, and is being installed b.
H. f. Hodgeson. the we'll known organ
builder, Of Norfolk. Va.
The opening recital on this magnif-
cent instrument Will be given Monday
evening, September 10, by Mr.. Wade
r. Brown, assisted by several soloists
and a large chorus.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

'"The Democrats are going to wage
an earnest and aggressive campaign IL
Johnston county, this year SAID Mr.
f. H. Brooks the new Democratic
chairman. who was in Raleigh on bus
mess. ''The >Republicans think they
will make gains because o. Temperance"
matters, but they Will be mistaken.
Democratic majority two yeals
ago vas about 1000. 1t will exceet
1900 in November. We have mona
nated a strong ticket, the differences
about temperance legislation nave
been happily settled, and YOU viii find
the unterrified IN Johnston givin5 u
rousing big majority il November
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
Cattle Tick :.

The United states Department OF
Agriculture has iust issued al inn
portant circular on "HoW 10 Get Eid
Of h Cattle Ticks, by 4. II. Mel
vim, Chief of the Cattle Industry Blu
reau. In speaking of the humiliation
Of the pest Mr.. Melvin says:
If the southern farmers win but
make i united effort along the lines
Indicated and thus cooperate with the
local officials and this Bureau in at
lacking the tick problem, much head
way VIII bc made, and our ultimate
aim-namely, the entire eradication Of
the tick and its dirvful
TO southern agricuIture-will BE- with
III measurable distance Of ACCOMPLISH
ment."
The circular may be obtained upon
application to the Department NJ
Washington.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

of troubles that orbbed f. II. Wolfe,
of Bear Grove, Ia, of all usefulness,
came when he began taking Electric
Bitters. He writes: 1.-Two years ago
kidney roubles caused me great suf-
fering, which | would never have sur
VlVed had | not taken Electric Bit
tiers. They also cured me of General
Debility" Sure cure for all Stomach,
Liver and Kidney complaints, Blood
diseases, Headache, Dizziness and
Weakness or bodily decline. Price soc.
Guaranteed by all drug stores.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
MR. SAMUEL +. ASBURY HERE.
The First Matricula,e OF the y. & NJ
College on Il Visit From Texas.

Mr.. Samuel F.. Asbury, Assistant
State Chemist Of the state Of Texas.
is spending his vacation in North
Mr.. Asbury was the first
student TO m~atricuate in the \. & N.
College when il vas opened in Raleigh
ana a member Of the first graduating
lass. Altef graduation he was con-
nected with the college and hold =
position in the State Experiment Sta
tlon unit! last year, when he was
called 70 his present position in the
empire State Of Texas. Mr.. Asbury
IKE 2ii men who go to Texas, has
great Ialth IN the grOwt and deyel-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28
Miss BunlpaSS Critically III

The New Bern Journal has the fol-
lowing item that will grieve many
friends in Raleigh:
The friends Of Miss Jessie Bum
pass will be panied To learn that she
is AGAIN IN a critical condition and
her recovery."
Key. Or. Bumpass, father of MISS
Pumnass' IS still absent on his trip TO
the Holy Land. -
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

apren ~ thai big coSpuouVs2tt 1
aud ! racasei II his use home @At
all North C1rnliuIan% his a*I.
fs stilI IL the Tar Hee ~tAtt a@i
man b. born with ter os mas
ana not even I'm water af tire 1850
Grauae can Wesh IL 80
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

Mr: L. \. Carr. of Durham. was IL
the city yesterday. and stated that the
erection Of the Virginia-Caroline
aneihIcai fertilizer llatr
near the Southern freight dena+ 80
peing delayed on account OF the in
ability to get building material.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1906-08-28

Mr.. Josephus Daniels received q let,
ter yesterday from Mr.. Bryan, writer
from Paris, which contained a mes
sage to the Democracy of North Caro-
lima. We quote:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
The Letter From Papa
abridged from the New York News.
Letter.)
"a play In one act.)
Dramatis Personnel: Widowed Mother,
Mrs. Remsen; Son, Aged 5;
Letter Carrier.
Son-Where is papaY I want him.

B
son-Where is papas I want him.
Mother-Papa is gone. Gone away
on ship--the ship Of fate--and gone
very far away. I wish the ship would
come back and take us, and then WEI
see papa soon.
Sand won't we see papa until the
ship comes back for us?
Mo. Not till the ship comes
for us.
S.-Papa would hurry back if he
knew you were crying, wouldn't he9
M.-Yes, dear; he d hurry if he knew
| was crying, and that you wanted him
SO very much, and that you needed
him so badly, m sure he d hurry. II
he could see the empty CRATE, the bare
table and the empty purse; and if he
could see your pinched face and your
thin l it i legs legs yes-yes5dearie;
Good God! he d burst the grave asunder
and heaven itself to reach us-to tell
us that he never thought, never
dreamed that we should come to this.
We are cold and hungry, and have no
money and no friends. Filings herself
into chair, arms and head on table, and
sobs historically (Enter letter car.
rier)
Letter Carrier-Letter for Mr.. Ralph
Remsen.
M Taking letter)-Thank you.
exit letter carrier.)
M.--(Opens letter and reads as fol-
"Mr. Ralph Remsen, .-
'Dear Sir-The second annual pre-
MUM of $3.50 on your Policy No. 95,-
Csc, for $4,000 will be due Aug. /,
1905. Please remit on or before that
date. The dividend is $75-per inclosed
dividend statement, and may be used
to apply on premium or to increase pol
icy by paid-up insurance of $175 at
your option. (signed) The State Mu-
cester, Mass
M.-Twenty thousand dollars! (Looks
at little ,5oY.) Dearie9
SIZES, mama; was that letter from
papas = : : -
M:-(Excitedly)-Yes; but wait
darling. let mama think. Twenty thous-
and dollars! I didn It know-he never
told me-but it must be true-the COM
pany would not send notice if it
were not true-$2o,oo0! A comfortable
hone-decent clothing So
ciety for both of us-and an education
for my little boy! ],.2'
Sand what did papa say, mama
what did he say7 -s.-4- -@e.--
M.-Papa says for me to take the
very best care Of his little boy until we
meet again. 1853 a.%&.5.%I. ...% ~.
The reason why the widow received
$40, was because her husband had a
policy in THE STATE MUTUAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY OF WOR-
CESTER, MASS; and the reason
why he had the policy was be-
cause. he didn't put off taking it
for that more convenient season which
| never comes. If you have not suffi-
Gent insurance, see an agent of the
State Mutual, and do it now! Widows
and children cannot. live by means Of
insurance which was going to be taken
some other time. Any agent Of the
State Mutual will furnish full informa-
ton on request. E.s,t- ~ =
G. W. Van Tuyl, general agent, 408-14
Loan & Trust Building. - =
Augustus Warren, Geo. A. Ainsworth,
+. s. Thomson, Scion Royal, Ezra
Farnsworth, Jr.
- 1.-The lives of all your loving COM
pieces lean upon your health ''-and
health does not last ~ If you need in
surance, take it now!
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
READY FOR MARoONS
Illinois Eleven in Good Condition fol
Chicago Game. -.
Journal Special Service.

journal Special Service. ' .''-''-- =,
urbana. ILL.,. Nov. 13.-The Illinois varsity
collected itself last night and began making
ready to meet the maroons on Marshall field
next Saturday. Most of the regulars tonned
suits and reported to Coach Lindgren. wing
gave them only light work. An inventory dis.
covered the encouraging fact that wild ru-
mors about the extent and number of injured
It appears that the Illinois eleven will be
able to meet the maroons practically the sam.
as they went against the badgers. with the
solitary exception of Mackey. the end, who
was put out of commission Saturday after play
ing a nice game. hackey will hardly be able
to get in shape again in the two weeks remain
Ing Of the football season. but there is hope
that Stewart, who was unable to play Sat.
urday: will be all right in few davs. and
In this event the vacant end job vii! be in
worthy hands.
The battered quarterbacks, Brooks, Sinnock
and Ovitz, were all out and will be in shape
by Saturday. Brooks kicks at the outset Sat
urday had a great denl to do with the illinois
rout and the team will play lot better on
Marshall field If he is able to stand the gaff,
as Is hoped. Coach Lindgren hopes to be able
to use Hodge one half at least. The pony half
back played but about ten minutes Saturday,
but made a touchdown while he was in the
lineup. He probably will displace Pettigrew.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
0RMONDE.DAYTONIA
RACE IN JANUARY
journal special Service.

journal Special Service. I
New York. Nov. 13.-Arrangements are being
completed for the Orm0nde- Daytonia race meet
20 be held in January. 1t Is positive that q
great long race will be added, possibly the 100
mile event. One afternoon will be devoted to
the big race, the tide will only allow time
for that distance. 1t is expected the time will
be one hour faster than that made in the Van.
derbilt cup race, where the distance was 297
miles.
Among the entries for the races next January
will be the worlds greatest drivers. Many Of
the cars built expressly for the Vanderbilt cup
race will be sent to Florida, where the course
IS not only safe, but very fast. 1t Is doubtful
If there is a safer course anywhere than that
on the Ormondc Dayt onia beach.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
NEARY TO FIGHT
Milwaukee Boy Meets Memsic at. Los
Angeles Tonight.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service. =
Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 13.-Charley Neary
o milwaukee and George Memsic Of Chicago
are scheduled to fight twenty rounds tonight he
fore the Pacific Athletic club. Both lightweights
have trained faithfully and are in perfect condi-
tion. . .s.... :. 49, : : $500.
This will be Neary's first appearance on the
coast and fight fans will turn out en- masse to
see the fighter that so decisively whipped
Herrera few months ago. Memsic has ap-
peared here before and won a decision over
Montana Kid. Both fighters will weigh in at
14l at pm. The betting is quite brisk, the
odds ranging from 10 to and 10 to G. Near
being the fayOrite = - $500
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
OFFICERS ELECTED
FOR DRIVING CLUB

The Lake of the Isles Driving club held It's
annual meeting and election OF officers at the
Nicollet hotel last night. The usual races will
be held at the lake during the winter and the
outlook for successful season Is excellent.
Albert Guek reelected president. DR.. o.
J. Evans secretary. C. w. Brow secretary and
Fred Childs treasurer DR.. Todd E. {. Best
and Clifford Thompson were selected for the
board Of directors for three years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
LIGHT WORK FOR
PRINCETON TEAM
journal Special Service.

journal Special Service. ~ -
Princeton, N. j., Nov. 1s.-The regulars and
scrubs fought 1t out in one severe half Of
twenty minutes yesterday afternoon with no
scoring by either team. The coaches are be-
coming worried for fear the team will grow fine
this week. and allow none of the regular more
than fifteen or twenty minutes Of hard work In
short second half the scrubs rushed the varsity
subs of their feet, blowing thru for long gains
and showing superior team work in general
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
SAILORS CONFIDENT
Midshipmen Feel Sure of Victory Over
Army Saturday.
Journal Special Service, I

Journal Special Service.
Annapolis. Nov. 13.--The splendid victory Of
the mlddies over Swarthmore on Saturday was
the means Of putting lots of vim into tia
work Of the football squad yesterday after
noon. The naval academy contingent is full
of the idea that Notwithstanding the admitted
strength OF the army team, the navy has a
team that can win this year, If 1t plays as
1t is capable. The return of Douglass to the
game and his great work on Saturday have
improved the general play Of the team immeas-
urably.
The practice was secret yesterday afternoon
and will be SO during the rest of the season.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
FLICKERTAILS TO
SEE THE BIG GAME
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to Tho Journal.
Fargo. N. D., Nov. 1S.-There will be a lot
Of fickertails at Minneapolis Saturday to root
for the gophers In the game against the Car
Isle Indians. North Dakota has five representa-
tives on the Indian team, but the sympathy of
the state is largely with the Minnesota U, es-
pecially since the team the western foot
ball championship and Is in line for the ''near
championship" of the entire country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
KNOCKOUT IN PEORIA
''Kid" Farmer Puts Jimmy Lloyd
Away in Fifth.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
Peoria. H., Nov by right-handed MP
percut in the fifth round, young Kid Farmer
or this city knocked out Jimmy Lloyd Of Eng
land, before the Riverside Athletic club here
last night: 1t was, Lloyd's fight up till the
NTH round In the second and also the third
rounds he fought Farmer thru the ropes but
the local man had shade better of the fourth
and In the fifth landed haymaker as Lloyd
ducked to come into clinch. The boys fought
at lSO pounds and were scheduled to 60 three
rounds. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
CANADIANS MISS -
ON A BIG PLUNGE
journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
New York, Nov. 13.-Canadian bettotrs, hoping
to get bunch Of getaway COM made a
sensational plunge Silver Wedding owned
by ]. ]. O'Flaherty, yesterday, only to miss it,
At least $4,000 burned up by the plung-
ers. : -
Sam Whitehouse. Norris Hayman and several
other big commissioners put down big bets here
for Toronto and Montreal clients. Red Macken.
ze Of Winnipeg. whose agents purchased Tou-
renne on Saturday for $4,000, was one Of the
losers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13
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