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Mexico Missouri message., 1909-12-23

Friends of Secretary Ballinger in
congress will probably introduce a
resolution in the house after the hol-
idays, authorizing the speaker to APP
point a committee from among their
ranks to make an investigation, not
only of the disposition of the sppro-
Driation made last year, but of the
forestry lands under its jurisdiction.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-12-23

Representative Griest of Pennsylvae
MIA introduced a bin that proposes the
establishment Of an urban mail de-
livery service in towns where there
are second or third class postonlees,
and 1t contemplates feature Of the
mail service which may be viewed as
an extension Of the rural delivery.
while, in fact. It also embodiss the
principles of the city delivery service.
t3e,,,nsa,,tat fva naa0arnaoAt e,e ma
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-12-23

Hands off Hawaii in liquor mat
ters," is substantially the protest re-
ceived by congress Thursday from
the Hawaiian legislature. The secre-
tary of Hawaii transmitted to the two
houses of congress a resolution adopt
ed by the general assembly at Honolu-
lu, declaring that any legislation to
prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquor
in that territory, as proposed in a
pending bill, would brand Hawaii as
incapable of self-govcrnment.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-02-19

self was a finely educated man.
Coming from an essen TALLY
military family. it is not to be
wondered that at school bis
amusements took N military
turn. He made soldiers of all
his school mates, and saw to it
that he was their com mander-in
chief. After the death of his
father his mother took more
complete charge Of his training
than hitherto, and who inculated
il him the admirable qualities
which later made him the firm,
unyielding, clear sighted man
he was either in war or piece.
OF her Irving says: Tradition
gives an interesting picture of
the widow, with her little flock
gathered around her, as was her
daily wont, reading to them les
sons Of religion and morality out
of some standard work. Her
favorite volume was Sir Matthe W
Hale's CONCENTRATIONS, moral
and divine. The admirable max
inns therein contained, for out
ward action as we'll as self gov.
ernmen:, sank deep in the mind
of George, and, doubtless, had
great influence in forming his
character. They certainly were
exemplifed in his conduct
throughout life. This mothers
manual, bearing his mother 5
name. Mary Washington. writ
ten with her own hand, was ever
preserved by him with filial care
and NAV be seen in the archives
Of Mount We rnon. A precious
document. Let those who wish
to know the moral foundation OF
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-02-19

his character consult its pages. !"
During his boy hooi he paid
as strict attention to his physi
cal being as to his mental quail
ties. and excelled in all athletic
exercises. His first active mill
tary work was after his appoint
ment as adjutant general in Vir-
ginia during the dispute as to
territory between the French
and English in l741. when he
only nineteen years of age. A
short time after he was sent by
Gov. Dinwiddie on an mport-
tant mission to the French Com
mander. which he faithfully per
formed in spite of numerous
hardships. faithlessness OF Ind.
ian guides, dtlatory tactics Of
French, etc.
Washington was appointed
com mander in Chi eff OF the army
June 10, 1878, and bv his earn
est. selfsacriticing work. earned
undying fame for himself, and
he title Of father of his country.
After the revolutionary war
he retired to his Mt Vernon
home. Though he took an &C
tive interest in public affairs,
he was essentially q home man
courteous to his interiors, ,
lover OF children, and an idea
host. He was uuanimousl,
chosen as first president of th'
United States. and in April 1889
started for New York, his jour
ney being in the nature of al
ovation everywhere. Beloved
by the people, they paid him tn
highest honors, and We'd wi I
eoch other in making him rea
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-02-19

ize the love and respect in which
he. was held. He died in De.
Gem Der. 1893. La conclusion
we can do no better than 10 once
more quote Irving. The char
acter Of Washington may want
some OF those poetical element
which dazzle and delight the
multitude, but it possessed few
er inequalities, and = rarer un-
ion OF virtues than perhaps ever
fell to the lot OF one man. Pru
dence, tirnness, ssgacity, mod
GRAFTON, an overrullag Judgement
an inmovable justice, courage
that never faltered. patience
that never wearied, truth that
disdained oil artifice, magnani.
nifty without alloy. /. seem
as il Providence had endowed
him in pre- eminent degree
with the qualities requisite to
fit him for the high destiny he
was called upon TO fulfll-to con
duct momentous revolution
which was to form an era in the
history OF the world, aud to in
augrate a new and untried gov
ernment, which to use his own
words, was TO lay the foundation
Continued OH page 81
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-02-19

lt Monday is the one hun
0nd seventy seventh ami
Try of the birth of one of the
eHtest men in the annals of
iorican history. George Wash
ton, the father of his country.
~ was born at Bridges Creek
Eebruary %, 1882, the eld
eka family of six children by
Tther's second wife. The
utngton family was an illus
family, their genealogy
back to William de Hert
III who lived during the time
Norman conquest of Eng
ID. Tho was his mothers an
stOr. On his fathers side a
rouicle OF the family says:
q uame is Of Saxon origin.
existed in England prior to
. Conquest. The village of
assengton il mentioned in a
xon charter as granted by
snG Edgar in 973 to Thorney
bbey.' The family was dis
aguiahed throughout English
story down to the time OF their
nierotion to America in 1857,
noro they settled in Virginia.
\ here the subject of this
eot6A was born.
hington's early education
in m ''old field school house .
GGAonl master being one OF
rs tenants, bv the name
Il was Of the very
IS beng but the
nen the three Rs. At
however. he had the ad-
ke Of splendid mental train.
rom his father, who him.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-02-19

Daily sales continue at pub
lie auction at the old stand in
Wagner until $4,000 Of mer-
chandise is disposed of. Must
be sold At your prices,
S Adam Grimes.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-02-19
No more divorces

chubby" will stay . lover true.
Every wife bis only sweet he a ri, too.
Perpetual matrimonial bliss twill be-
IL both take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
PinArd and KAben
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08

the engineer run the ears into a split
switch. The moment the split came
and the track twisted; the device act
ed, set the air brake and the engine
and every wheel am to a dead stop.
Twice was this repeated, with the
same result. Next was tried a Jack
SWITCH" where one rail had been de-
tached from the end Of another and
sprung. four or five inches from the
connection with the other rail. The
cars ran off the track and bumped
the eross-ties, but the minute the
truck got a severe jolt the wheels were
all locked. and the train stood still.
Next was tried train ~wrecking by so
placing. Instructions on the track as
to ditch the train. Whenever the cars
were ditched, the emergency was au-
tomatically applied, and the train
perforce stood still. During the en-
tire tests, not a car was damaged, SO
promr was the action of the brakes,
for the appliance never failed to ope-
rate when needed to prevent damage.
This correspondent was present, in
cognito and by permission hereby sim
ply relates what he actually saw OF
the operation of this very remarkable
invention, the product Of a North
Carolina genius, destined to be OF
great benefit to the railways, as well
as to the travelling public, fame ana
fortune to the inventor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
ON To MEMPHIS NOW
RALEIGH WILL BE REPRESENT
Ed AT THE GREAT CONFED-
ERATE REUNION.

The Confederate veterans from all
parts of the country are on thelr way
to Memphis to attend the annual Re
union. Each year fewer and fewer OF
these grand old men are able 70 at
tend the reunion, their ranks are fast
thinning and the thin grey line COM
posed of the gallant followers OF Lee
and Jackson, each year
shorter and shorter. In q few wears
the Confederate soldier will be gone,
leaving behind an immortal emo
and a fame u~nequalled by any atfns
that has ever answered the battle call.
The veterans of North Carolina are
Just as ready to answer the call . the
reunion as they were to respond to
the call Ito arms in the lays Wnen
they struggled on the field of btttle
and it is Safe to say the State Will have
a fine representation at Memphis. In
the line of march Will again be seen
this year, the famous Drum Corps OF
the l.. OBJ. Branch Camp which mas
at so many previous reunions created
the greatest enthusiasm and won more
than their share of praise. IHiS IS
the only drum corp in existence that IS
composed solely of Confederate yetfT-
ans. At their every appearance they
are given great oyations, and the
rebel yells" of the veterans greet the
music as they hear them break mt
the strains of Xxi
Among those from this city Who
will attend the reunion are Col john.
w. Hinsdale, who has already gone,
the members of the L. OBJ Branch
Drum Corps, Comrades J.. J. Lewis,
Wiley Johnson and w. B.. Register, ard
besides these COmrade Phillips, who
will leave his morning.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
PROGRESS IN
Educational Work Goes Forward Tn
der Direction of Superintendent

A telegram from superintendent
Giles, of Mcdowell county. to the State
Superintendent of Public instruction
announces that a special tax for
schools was voted in the whole Of
Bracket township, and that the peo-
pie are elated Owe the victory.
The educational progress in Me
DoWell county under the superintend-
ence of Mr.. Giles has been remarka-
BILE. From n of the most backward
counties in the State Internationally, it
has been placed in the ranks Of the
most progressive counties Of the State.
A large numbe of local tax districts
lave been established by the vote Of
the people, many new school houses
have been built. the school funds Il Y
been largely increased, and the school
term greatly heightened.
One of the best public high schools
of h State has been established at
Nebo, in connection with which IN ex-
cellent dormitory costing $4,000 OF S.
900. one-half of which was contributed
by private subscriptions, has been
erected for the accommodation Of boys
and girls from all parts of the county
at actual cost of board. Mr.. Giles
works at the business all the year
around, n his work has been crown
ed with unusual success because it de-
serves it.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET.
Secretary MacVeagh and Secretary
Dickson. Guests Of Honor.

Chicago, III, June .5.-Franklin
MacVeagh, secretary OF the treasury,
and Jacob M. Dickinson; secretary Of
war, were the guests of honor at the
banquet Of the Chicago Commercial
Club tonight.
Secretary MacVeagh outlined the
characteristics of the Taft admins
tration and said it would be as dis
tinguishable from the Roosevelt adj
ministration as Rooseyelt's was from
McKin1ey's. Decision and regularity
of procedure, he said, would be the
key note Of the new administration.
Secretary Dickinson talked about
the Panama canal opti1nisticaIly and
said he was certain it would be finish
ed OF schedule time.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
CAPE FEAR RIVER
RAPIDLY RISING
Believed That 1t Will Reach FORTY
Feet-Expected to Recede BEFORE
MOrning-Bridge swept Away.

Especial to News and Obseryer.)
Fayetteville, n. c. June 5.-Owng
to recent heavy rains the Cape Fear
river is, rapidly rising and at seven
O'Clock is s. feet high. Che river is
now rising FIVE inches an hour, but it
is. expected to recede before morning.
though it is thought that the flood
may reach a height of 40 feet. Scat
Io!dlng used IN building the new steel
bridge across the river at this noint
was swept away last night. entailing a
heavy loss on the Owego Bridge Com
pany, the constructors. Trolley tack
ing at the ferry being also wrecked.
ushe only means of communication
with the east side of the river is by
me Atlantc coast Line Railroad
bridge.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
MR., JACOB S. ALLEN DEAD
ONE OF RALEIGH'S OLDEST AND
Most HIGHLY ESTEEMED
CITIZENS.
Passed Away Yesterday
Funeral Tomorrow at $3.50 at First
BaDtist Church-Is Survived By a
Widow and Seven Children.

After an illness of several days, Mr..
Jacob S. Allen, n Of Raleighs Old
and most highly esteemed citizens,
passed away yesterday afternoon
shortly after seven o'clock. The news
of his death came as a stroke to a
large host Of friends.
Mr.. Allen was in his seventeen year,
and lately he had been in poor health,
but his condition became critical
when, on last Thursday, he suffered a
stroke Of paralysis, since which the
end has been gradually approaching.
In the death Of Mr.. Allen, Raleigh
loses one of its most highly esteemed
and best citizens. He was a Christian
man of the highest type, we'll known
in the business world. a man Of the
death will be learned with the deep
est regret by his many friends here
and elsewhere. He was one OF those
valiant Confederate veterans who
served his State and h South faith
fully throughout the Civil War.
Mr.. Allen is survived by a widow
and seevn children-Mrs. Oscar Nc
Cullen, of New York City; Mrs. Archie
c. Haley, Of Washington, =. c.; Mrs.
w. P. Oldham, of Omaha, Nebraska,
c.; Mr.. Thomas Camden Allen, Of
Washington, D.. c.: Mr.. Jacob S. Al
len. Jr., of Philadelphia, and Mr..
John G. Allen, of Raleigh. Mrs.
Haley and Mr.. Camden Allen reached
the city yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Jacob S. Allen, Jr., will arrive today,
and Mrs. oldham Will arrive tomor-
row.
The funeral services will be held
from the First Baptist church., Of
which Mr.. Allen Was a devoted mem
Der, tomorrow afternoon at half past
four o'clock conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. w. c. Tyree, and the inter-
NAM vi no ~ nnIyvnn6 (tapo arorI-
The p~al1-bearers will be, Messrs.
Henry Briggs. John =. Ray, J. c..
Birdsong. J. NJ. Barbee. J.. r. Hunter
and w. n. Jones.
Mr.. Allen was born in Warren
county on the 9Th of October. 1859.
When a young man he Ven to Ohio,
where he resided for two years. In
the late ffties. he engaged in the river
service on the Mississippi as an Off
Ger on a RIVER steamer. When the
Civil War began, he returned to War
rem county, North Carolina. and en-
North Carolina Regiment. He was
wounded in the battle of Malvern
Hill, but resumed service as soon as
he was able and remained in the
army until the close Of the war. He
was with General Robert L. Lee when
he surrendered at Appomattox. While
in the army, Mr.. Allen was detailed
to build DintOon bridges, being a
skilled bridge builder.
In 1868 he married Miss Martha
German, of Raleigh. n at the close
of the war settled here. He has since
lived in Wilson and Wilmington, n.
c.: Camden. S. c.. and Richmond,
Va. From Richmond he returned to
Raleigh, where he has since resided.
Up to the time when his health broke
down, he was engaged in the contract
ing business. He was one Of those
Dublic-spirited citizens who was ever
ready to aid in the promotion of the
city's welfare. and his death is one
that will bring regret to many.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
ATTENTION

The members of L. OBJ. Branch
Camp, No. SIS, and all Confederate
Veterans in the city. are requested to
meet at the First Baptist Church on
Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock, for
the purpose of attending the funeral
of III late comrade, First Lieutenant
Commander, Jacob S. Allen.
By order of
A. 3. STRONACH,
Commander.
J. c.. BIRDSONG.
Adjutant.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
Cars Arrive in Chicago

Chicago, His, -Junee6.-The two
Ford cars in the coast-to-ceast' auto-
mobile race for the Guggenh2im
trophy arrived at Chicago last night.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-06-08
~UnQueStiOned Truth.

Unquestioned Truth.
II at first you"don't succeed"
Ihe baseball player reekoned:
II at first YOU don't succeed,
Your never get to second" -
Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19

want to use some of our experts in certain
lines from the Omaha office in those other
territories. We will have heads of depart
ments."
we are simply trying to reduce ex-
penses," said Mr.. Yost. "Our friends who
levy taxes are getting them so high on us
that we have to hedge somewhere and we
believe we can do It this way"
Mr.. Yost is president of five companies.
tn Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern. Duluth
and Messabe, and Mr.. Mcfarland will be
the general manager of them. w. B. T.
Belt will be at the head Of one of the
departments for the Nebraska Telephone
company, traffic. operating or commercial,
as department manager the largest of these
corporations, and there will be department
heads for each of the others.
Other changes are contemplated, but Just
when they may be made is not certain
now. Mr.. Yost attended the meetings of
the Duluth and Messabe companies also
and was reelected president of each.
This president business has got to be a
habit with me" he said.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
High School
Graduates Will
Have Big Doings
That Alumni Reunion is Going tc
Be a Lively Social
Event.

Detailed plans for the annual reunion
and reception of the high school alumni
are almost completed. They include an
elaborate program for both the new gradu-
ates and the older men and women who
formerly attended the school and antici-
pate a large attendance.
An election of officers Of the alumni as
ISOLATION for the next year is also scheduled
on the reception program, which takes
place at the high school bHilding Monday
evening. An innovation in the way of the
appointment OF an executive committee is
being talked of with the idea of having
the proposed committee take charge OF
future reunions like next Mondays, which
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
PHONE COMPANY CHANGES
Five Bells Will Have One General
Manager After July.
GEORGE E. M'FARIAND IS HE
Dcs MoincS Man Gets the Place and
Probably VIII Have His Head
quarters with President
Yost in omaha.

Casper f.. Yost has returned from Mime
aTolis. where he was reelected president
Of the Northwestern Telephone company.
All the Officers OF that company save one
were Reelected and no changes were made
except the election of George e. Mcfarland
OF Dos Moines as general manager. He
has been general manager OF the Iowa
Telephone company. His scope Of office
now VIII extend over Iowa, the North
western and the Nebraska Telephone COM
panlcs. and he probably will reside and
har0 his headquarters In Omaha
Mr.. MoFsrland's election becomes effec-
tive July !, when also the department
maaagtrs Will take up their work.
asked about the report that the three
companies. Nebraska. Iowa and North
v%es'ern, had been or would be consolidated
under one jolnt management. Mr.. Yost
sG.d;
That is incorrect. The three companies
VIII continue TO be operated and admins.
tered as separate and distinct corporations
All the change we have decided on is thu
adoption OF what we call the functiona.
system. An expertin Iowa may be so good
that we may need him in Nebraska or Min.
nesota, and on the other hand we ma,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19

will be the first of its kind for some time.
A large committee has been chosen for
the reception. A member Of each class
graduated from the school will be in the
receiving line TO make the alumni and
alumnae Of all classes feel at home.
A number of big guns" are expected to
attend and some will make short talks on
the program. One of the old captains
quartets is coaching up on its f~avorite
songs and will be one Of the numerous
musical attractions, while the high school
glee club will be another.
To the alumni who registered this spring
in the books provided for the purpose,
postal card announcements of the affair
have been sent, while efforts to invite all
others of the Alumni association are being
made by the officers and committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
Soon Commission
Firms Must Give
Bonds in Business
After First Of Month They Shall Put
Up Security to Deal Fairly
with Patrons.

Commission men and bond company
agents are playing hide and seek these
days, for July / the law goes into effect
whereby dealers in produce must bin
themselves to the county judge in the sum
Of 5000 to deal fairly and equitably with
their clients.
smeaton a Browne is the first Omaha
firm to qualify as the law directs. having
filed their bond with the county clerk Fri
day morning. The bond ctates that the
firm has made application for a license
this costs AO-and covenants that II shall
we'll and truly perform all agreements with
respect to consignors as regards the re-
ceiving and handling, selling and making
remittances and payments in accordance
with the law Of the state OF Nebraska.
There are At least fifty houses in Omaha
that must file a bond OF the kind.
Consigners Of produce, II is expected, will
welcome the enforcement OF the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19

Heafey and the poison was revealed. The
inquest in the case was held at 3 o'clock.
1t is said the girl was working at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lin Goodin,
and the latter's father, Mr.. Alfred. Goodin
was alone In one part Of the house and
the girl was preparing lunch in the kitchen
Goodin heard a noise like someone suffer
ing and upon investigating, found the girl
lying on the kitchen floor, apparently in
the throes of a violent attack, like a
spasm or CONFUSION.
Medical aid was OF no avail and the girl
died shortly after s o'clock Thursday. I'M
dertaker Dodder OF Omaha, who was called
consulted with Coroner Heafey, who in
stituted the inquiry that led TO the dis
oovery Of poison in the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19

ster streets and only four blocks of the
sewer remains to be built, one block west
on Webster and three blocks north on
Fifteenth street.
Work on the West Leavenworth street
sewer, between Forty-second and Forty
sixth streets, will be begun Monday by
Mckay & Cathroe, the contractors. This
sewer will cost about $4,000.
Hugh Murphy has nearly completed the
paving on West Leavenworth street, be-
tween Thirty-seventh and Fortieth streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
SLEEPY SAYS HE'S HONEST
Colonel Hewitt Insists He Is and Tells
the Judge HE'S Also I'm
Hard Luck.

i've had hard luck and I lost five boats
the other night I'll pay II as soon as 1
can, so help me-"
Thus Sleepy Hewitt before Judge Leslie
again. Sidney w. Smith having once more
moved against the sleepy one, who owes
a fine and whom Smiths client thinks
ought to go to jail until It is paid.
In addition to the remark above Hewitt
assured the court he was an honest man.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
Permits.

Mrs. Sadie Rector. Sherman and Madison
avenues, frame dwelling, $500; Clara o.
Fenwick, 1921 Emmett, frame dwelling,
$500; Thomas B. Malone, Eighteenth and
spencer. frame dwelling, $500; Orchard &
Wilhelm company, 416 South Sixteenth, al
teration 10 store, 1850; B. Wolff, Twenty
second and Henderson, frame dwelling,
s., 900; e. @. Smith, T~wenty-ninth and
Sprague, frame dwelling, 5000; e. G.
smith, ais North Twenty-eighth avenue,
repairs to dwelling, $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
Carbolic Acid
Killed Hazel Hunt
That is Result of Post Mortem, Which
Points to Suicide Of Young
Woman.

Carbolic acid, supposedly taken with sui
cidal intent, caused the death of Hazel
Hunt, the 16-year-old girl who died sud
denly at Benson Thursday. A post mortem
was held at the direction OF Coroner
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-19
FOUR BLOCKS OF BIG SEWER
Those Done and lizard street Sewer
VIII BE Completed Middle
of August.

The lizard street sewer, the largest west
OF Chicago, will be compelled by August 10.
]. ]. Hanighen, the contractor, is now
turning the corner on Fourteenth and Web