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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-10

L y Z
through the ice unscathed, but details
of his homecoming and the date OF
tie discovery Of the pole were still
lacking. 1t was not until the New
York Times had received dispatch
later in the afternoon that these vital
points wee cleared up. The message
said:
~ have the pole April 6. Expect
arrive Chateau bay September IT,
With this information at hand it
was comparatively simple matter to
ascertain that the April 6 referred to
was A pril Of the present year, as his
expedition did not start from New
York until July I, 1908.
April 6, 1909. the date that Peary
planted the flag at the pole-and
April y. 1908. the day th2': DR.. Cook
unfurled the Stars and Stripes year
before-correctlv become the cardinal
dates upon which exploration of the
far North will rest hereafter. Though
separated by nearly Il year, the same
fea: was accomplished by two Amerl-
cans, neither Of whom was aware OF
the movements Of the other.
Cook says that he found no traces
Of Pearv in the moving ice and az
cordine: to word which was received
here through Capt. Robt. Bartlett Of
Peary'S ship, the Roosevelt, late to-
nio.?t. Peary likewise found no signs
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-10
COOK THINKS THE POLE
IS BIG ENOUGH FOR TWO.
Disco7erer Of Pole Willing to Share
Glory with Peary, His Friendly
Rival in Arctic Exploration.

Copenhagen, Sept. 6.-Copenhagen
was electrified tonight by the report
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

the fact that Il more nearly approach les
an autocratic form OF government than
a democratic.
The university bosses the college
into putting in added subjects: the
latter shoves It's overflow into our
high schools: they push theirs into the
grammar and elementary grades.
where the three RS mean revisions.
retrogression and reputation.
Fine arrangement this. The & per
cent or privileged class can thus com.
pei the s5 per cent or "pay.taxes"
class to prepare the leisure student
for hts coftege freshman year.
Why not adjust II SO that per
cent OF the school taxes be used In
this manner. and the % per cent be
devoted TO such education as the
masses must have to escape being
burdens on the commonwealth?
john Smith supports by taxation
public school No. ia" He sends John
Jr.. who learns Latin and doesn't
want to, He takes him out, there
fore. to learn breadwinning. Maybe he
does. III he does not the reform
school will teach him trade
The Hon. J. Smythe. on the avenue,
sends his son to building lib" He
graduates and enters Harvard. to star
in football, maybe!
Which Is the more insistent num-
Der TO consider in the human struggle
-95 or 5? The latter. IL you believe
In the survival OF the richest"
Our colleges ARE given countless
millions by our richest citizens. pro-
viding certain curriculas prevail. Their
teachers are pensioned. and draw top
notch salaries for lecturing.
Our legislatures are besieged Tor
other millions for colleges--and all
for the per cent OF students. Mean
while our common schools got
along" with the crumbs that fall from
the masters table. And their teach
ers are pensioned--out OF certain
per cent OF their already disgracetuliy
meager salary.
The college instructor Is seldom ex'
amined but the grade teacher gets
her license annually In many com
munities. along with the saloon men,
hucksters and other unmentionables.
WHY not create school commissions
20 solve the city problem, at least
Commissions composed OF people VINO
are on the Job to insure the poor
mans child a square deal before
school days are over.
why not insist that our teachers
training schools teach our grade
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
sy MAS. E. TAYLOR cHeRoRoN.


DIES MONIES. la. May This
United States Is passionately fond OF
education. Every fourth child has
foreign born parents who immigrated
to the country reputed to offer so
called equality OF opportunity in educa
ton.
Our public school system involves
one-third our entire national expendi
ture.
While national, state and municipal
governments are relentlessly probed
aud improved. our school government
has been left 10 develop itself. The
public has timidly left its educational
interests TO the consideration OF some
education dictators. while 1T blindiy
issued school bonds and elected SO
called representatives on school
boards
Thus party politics and school pol
tiles have been mixed into the mess
which We call our public schooi sys
tenn. It's policies cater TO the classes
I'm curricula and Official supervision;
they cater 10 the masses In the ap
pointment OF political janitors. teach
ers. contractors for schooi buildings
the selection Of texts from knowing
book companies.
when our free public school was
first provided for, II was mace
academic 10 At its students for col
Iege work. The special classes. the
privileged few. had monopolized tne
lopportunity for education so long tha'
curriculum for the masses was ho'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
PLAYTIME STORIES
THE PEAcEMAkER.

Once a quiet, peace-loving little rab-
bit built himself a neat little home.
While he was out looking for some
cabbage one day. a weasel slipped into
bis house, and liking il very much,
made up his mind 10 stay.
When the rabbit came home he saw
the weasel at the window.
Don't you know that is my house,"
said the rabbit.
"Your house, indeed" answered the
weasel you only dug in the ground
and came in TO live where the earth
was gone. DO you think you own the
EARTH"
1.-The law gives it to me, said the
rabbit.
The law. What right has the law
to give away land?" asked the weasel.
well" replied the rabbit. I'VE won't
quarrel about that: We will go and lay
the matter before the cat, and let him
decide"
very we'll" said the weasel, and
they set out to see the cat.
Come close. my dears, and don't
both talk at once" said the cat. Come
nearer yet. as | am quite deaf
They came very near the cat. both
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

workers In a few branches well, 50
they may bring reasonable training
power into the school room? So that
as specialists they may bring voca'
tional possibility and elasticity into
grade and high school work.
Why not elect permanent citizens
committee whose business shall Dc 10
vigilantly discover. without fear or
favor. where conditions must be rem
edied, and To supply facts for our own
independent newspapers who woud
carry on an education campaign Tor
the peoples benefit?
WHY NOT?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
AUNTtES
They Belong to the Whole Neishbor.
hood.

That dear old neighbor we knew as
'Aunty" and who lived down the street
was no relation, of course, except
that her tender old heart made her
"Arnty" to all the young people And
how she did love the young mothers
One who remembers her says.
We could always depend on 'AuntJ'
for good sound advice. She was par
ticrlarly well Informed on the food
and what to use for certain troubles.
After having taught il the public
schools for years my nealth became
pad and4 suffered frequently from in
digestion. After my marriage had
indigestion so badly II became chronic.
Owing TO my condition my little
baby did not get proper nourishment
and was a very delicate child. had
about decided to put her on artificial
food altogether when the advice OF
dear old 'Aunty' put baby and on the
right road.
she insisted upon my trying Grape
Nuts food, declaring that Ii would
help me and give baby more nourish-
ment, so TO please her | did. trying
Il for breakfast. The result was SO
marked and 80 quick that | ate Il for
luncheon too and | must say the
change has been wonderful. | have
good health now and baby Is a strong
active child
My mother says that Grapefruit
helps her more and keeps her more
cheerful and happy than anything
else abe has ever done. Truly pure
scientific food has great power
There's a Reason"
Read THE Road to MELVILLE" in
pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
ore appears from time to time. The,
Z srs genuine, true, and full Of human
! lntorsst
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

conceivable, and the lower was made
10 At the higher. the necessities OF the
many were made 10 conform to the
professional aspirations OF the few.
Therefore. the common people. who
sacrificed TO extend complete educa-
ton to their children. naturally train
ed them into the professions. Condi'
tons are so changed in the home life
today that vocational work is denied
our youth. Yet, the schools ignore
this. and turn out more and more
into our already overcrowded mediocre
professional life.
When the taxpaying citizens OF this
country submit to a hypodermic inJec'
ton OF plain talk concerning our pub
lie school system they will appreciate
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

10 Chicago. keeping posted on the mar
ket by telegraph and telephone.
She does most OF her buying by
phone. IL is not unusual for a farmer
10 drive a rack OF hogs up before her
attractive home and open negotiations
for their sale there.
Mrs. Ellsworth has become so pro
ficient in the buying that she can
iuoge the weight OF hog within a
pound or two by looking at II.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
IN SOCIETY

Members OF the Philomathic society
Of Detroit college will debate for the
Skinner prize. In the college gymna-
stun. Wednesday evening. The topic
70 Be discussed will be Resolved, That
protection IN the wisest policy for the
United States" The Affirmative will
be upheld by Gerald A. Fitzgibbons,
Walter r. Kelley and Vincent M
Brennan. The negative will be argued
by Frederick l.. Haner. Charles l..
Bruce and Louis c. Rebaut. The col
lege orchestra and glee club will fur
nish the music. The judges will be
the Rev. John Richard Command.
Judge Morse Rohnert. p. j. NJ. Hally
and Geo. r. Monaghan. The prize for
the best Grafton Is gold medal.
founded In 1897 for this annual de-
bate. by Harry Whipple Skinner. of
Detroit.
A big concert is being arranged by
several society women for tie benefit
OF the Free Clinic some time during
June. One of the features wfff-5e-
Alexander Levy. violinist. member
OF the Detroit String quartet.
The Paulist Choristers, Il male Choir
al society OF Chicago. will give a con
cert in Holy Rosary church. Wood
ward and Medbury-aves.. Monday even
Ing, for the benefit OF Detroit orphans.
This organization OF $50 carefully Sc
lected and trained voices. wholly OF
boys and men. constitutes the largest
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

The Michigan Stove company ia
holding a convention this week or
managers and representatives from
all parts OF the United States. about
so In all. The convention will last for
several days. during which time var.
ious matters OF importance relating to
the sales department will be carefully
considered. George II. Barbour will
preside at the meetings. OF which
there will be two, morning and after
noon. daily. A theater party In the
Temple has been arranged for Tues
day evening and other forms OF enter
tainment will be enjoyed during tho
week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
B0BOLINK'S WILL.
BY Elmer Rigdon.

When Bobolink Moore died the in
habitants of Long Greek were anxious
to know IL he had left Letitia Todd
certain piece of property at Fever
Heights according to promise made
and reiterated in the presence =ef=wit
nesses. The girl had kept house To-
the old man and his son ever since
the death of Mrs. Moore. His son
who was as cold blooded as a trair
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

Recruit Please. sergeant, I've got
a splinter In my hand.
Sergeant: What ave you been do
ing! Stroking your 'ead7-Punch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03


Of
wha
ideas the subject
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

Mrs. Mary Nevins Bull. widow of
DR. VIM. T. Bull, has presented TO the
New York Academy OF Medicine a
bronze bust OF her husband. which
was DIR. Bulls last gift to her before
he died. She gives II 10 the academy
in his sons name.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

talking loudly. and in a moment the
old cat darted ont his claws on either
side and held them both fast
First he ate the poor rabbit. ana
then the weasel. and then he held his
sides and laughed, for now he could go
and live in the rabbits house himself.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING.

English women have formed THE
First Aid Yoemenry Corps" an enlist
ed troop OF nurses. pledged to undergo
as much danger as the troops. Lady
Ernestine Hunt Is lieutenant OF one
company.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
WAKE UPl LET'S HAVE SCHOOLS FOR MASSES,
NOT CLASSES

~ Taylor hsrde. mss- low. .,aan. Of
in
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

Some bake cakes.
Some write stories
Some do fancy needle work.
Some keep bees and market honey.
Mrs. f. II. Ellsworth. prominent
Nashua society woman, buys and sells
hogs for her pin money.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
WOMAN EARNS HER PIN
MONEY DEALING IN HOGS
Mrs. E. n. Ellsworth Ships Them To
Chicago and Keeps Posted on
Market BY Wire.

NASHUA. Ia. May She Ladies
Home Journal is always telling OF odd
ways by which women earn pin mon
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

male chorus in the country. The solo
lists will be Walter Keller. organist
Master Harold Dee and Master Ralph
Sommers. sopranos: Holmes Cowper
tenor: w. n. Rose. baritone. An unus
uaIly fine program has been arranged
tc consist OF numbers by Mcndelssohn
Gounod, Dudley Buck. AMI Guilmant
Graduates OF the old Barstow school
10 the number OF about 900, will hold
their sixth annual reunion and ban
quet in the Hotel fuller next Thurs
day evening. +. ID. Taylor Is presi-
dent OF the association. the members
OF which were pupils in the days OF
the Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Marcy regime.
Miss Caroline Crosman, who is 81
living in Detroit. was teacher under
these wellknown principals.
All arrangements have teen complet-
ed for the minstrel show az the
knights Of Equity TO be held Monday
and Tuesday evenings, Nav and ',
I'm Harmonic hall. Among those who
will participate In the program are
Richard Lynch in monologue support
ed by Michael Sullivan In Rotations
Mart. T. Ryan. Irish comedian
Charles W. Maloney. buck and wing:
Roberts and Downey. lancers, ana
Doetsch and Krupitzer. Hebrew come
diaEs. One OF the features OF the pro
gram will he the drill evolved by Bert
81 John.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

EVER COOK THEM
IGM1THISWAY2
Dreamed New Potatoes.


After the new potatoes have been
boiled as usual, drain and cover them
with this sauce: Put two tablespoons
full OF butter into a spider. and. when
il bubbles. add two taoiespoonsful 81
-four: after they cook for a minute,
add a pint OF hot milk and season with
salt and pepper and half teaspoon
full Of parsley.
Block Potatoes.
Fry raw potatoes in cubes In deem
far until they are light brown. Drain
on paper. salt and serve hot.
ChlIdrOp Cry
FOR FLeTcHER'S
CA STO RIA
Fob Printing done right. Times Print
Ing Co.,, Is john R.@st.-Phohe1 ifss.--
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

The Ruud Automatic Gas Water Heater
can be tucked away in the corner OF your
cellar-no dirt noise or odor Absolutely
no attention required The moment before
the hot water faucet is turned on the water
is cold just as soon as the water pressure
in the pipe is relieved the gas is lighted and
in a fifty hot water is flowing. 1t cannot
fail. Turn off the faucet the water pressure
is restored and the gas is shut off-expense
ended and your hot water requirements
either enough for bath tub or shaving
mug have been supplied with the least
amount OF trouble of any hot water system
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03
IMPROVE YOUR HOME.


Put one OF these Automatic Rudd Heaters
in your use//You cannot overlook the
Rudd Hot Water Heater il you are trying
to nedernize your house. The advantages
are apparent and convincing, because you
know what satisfaction there is in all the
hot water you want when you want it
any time night or day.
WE RECOMMEND THE RUUD
HEATER and have one on exhibition in
our show room. Come in and see it work
and let us tell you more about the wonder
full Ruud Heater.
You may have one on sixty days guar
antee test from the Ruud Mfg. Co., zoo JET
ferson Ave. Main 4368.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-03

The supply OF hot water given by the
Ruud Heater is unlimited, just as long as
the hot water faucet is open the supply OF
hot water is there No waiting for hot
water at any hour.
The whole family can battle without the
inconvenience of waiting for hot water~~
The cost OF operating Ruud Heater sup
plying seven-room house with an uns''nt-
ed supply OF hot water. is about cents
day. \ I2-room house in Detroit IS supplied
at cost of o cents day. Just reason 1t out
what a small cost this is for great con
venience that you can use any time OF day
or night Fruit, or some other delicacy for
two. lust once day, would cost more
Compare the cost with the pleasure ard
satisfaction that the Ruud' Water Heater
will give
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1909-07-02

~ oes f.frss the clsy H,ss sbs-t
a. kedefspn Fsf< 10 Herdsf after
sN"r. tsly : heslselas - I n'eIocs
Tss psif ces<t rssmsl. ~hs~s - ~ Ne
hsls % wlsslss. Hsfflsos sss~sy. fssm
ksxsst ~ ~. hes jsss tssse,f ffsm Ne
oftee NJ me f,swat ess srss sfs.s pee.
issast ssssinx fsfts fhe fosss,os, sstos
tim. psssssns, stc ~ th~ Nosmsl <evfse
TINS sss5ies oil ~ comprehensive "
detail sr5 viii NJ dssst prove NJ greet
hesent n every fischer N me three
Coast counties who attend sn5 sppis
themselves diligently 10 shs work 81
hand.
Vote fbr the most popular Isdy NJ
the W q. W Picnic jnly 5tb
A party N sentsmes from MI. city
left hers isss sunday morning Tor en-
sntomobIle trip through the intsfiof Of
Jackson county. THE start vas made ss
$40 for Moss Point. where the river ~.
crossed ~ Rsndsif's ferry, the journey
continuing 10 wade, which IA fifteen
miles north Of this city. Tho incism-
ENJOY Of the weather and tho wsetched
condition Of the roads, however. would
not permit Of their going further, and
the return trip was begun about noon,
home being safely reached ~ s o'clock
that evening. The large touring car Of
Mr.. Arthur Alien was used and he had
o. his guests Judge Charles n. Cbidsey
and Messrs. w. II. Moseley, A. A. Farra.
gut and Claude Delmas.
See the Old Maids Race at W.O.W W.
Picnic on July 5th.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1909-07-02

W. ere flssssa ~ asse thtt Me-
Willie y titefts - steadily impfeg
lns ffum her seVefs NInsaa. tnd N n
hoped thst fhs sli su,a be restored
~ bef ususi md state ~ heslth
Pfuf " u rusfsf. superintendent
N the rentfsl lllsb schnai IN this
ctr. lcft Wednesday mofnlav ~
Chsutsuaua y v, whete he viii
spend the meet sis weeks IN taxing
special eaufse IN icbooi sofk The
m,nY friends ~ thls excellent gentle.
man viii inin with ~ In wish fDf a
pleasant and pfontable vacation and q
safe return a. this city.
The british shin = ~ Everett,
1861 tons. Gard master. from Urea, IL
loading ~ the mills ~ " Denny 4
10.
The Norwegian ship Grown ~ Eng.
land, 1874 tons. Olsen master. from
Nantes, j. being loaded by W Denny
n Co.
The Norwegian bark Iayafd, i2ii
tons. Erickson master. from Barha.
dos, Is loading at the mills " the T..
N Dantzlcr Lumber Company.
The British schooner zcta, 335 tons,
lie Cain master, from Kingston, ar.
rived here on Friday and will be
loaded by the L. N. Dantzler Lumber
Company.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1909-07-02
TO IMPROVE LEAF RIVER.

A delegation from the rascagouIa
Commercial Club, composed ~ Jesse
Bounds and J. J. McIntosh Of Moss
Point and Frank II. Lewis Of this city,
was present at conference with = dele
CATION from tho Commercial Club Of
Hattiesburg, held at Mobile Tuesday,
relative to the Improvement Of tho
upper Pasoagonla rivsr and Leaf and
Chicssahay rivers under a survey OBJ
tanned by Congressman II. j. Bowers.
The meeting took place IN the United
States Engineer corps Office, In com
mand OF Major II. Jervey. These
streams are partially navigabIe as far
as Hattiesburg for small craft and the
rafting OF logs. The survey will make
1t possible to open q channel ak to
eight feet deep At n small expenditure.
The Federal government 10 having sew
erai barges constructed for use in the
upper rivers, which traverse n large
territory OF virgin timber lands. When
these rivers are cleared and dreda ed
this port will become the DOM mercial
center for the naval stores and timber
OF this district.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1909-07-02

s sSS: | ,

". d. n. Picnic JoIy sch 1t An.
defsoo Park.
Haze you done ssyshiss W boost Pcs.
cssosls ssss weehf n not, why mott
There 10 one ccssclssIcs these dsys-
there 10 no dssaes Of the water pipes
feesisu.
"whsss ere ron COINS this SUMNER"
IL - commos query - lis " hot
enough fcs youf"
A chloksn doctor 10 needed In th's city
end vicinity, one who can cure the sore
head disease.
Nov IL The time 10 begin laying In
your supply Of IMMINENT and sslve, for
the Fourth isn't far on and the drug
stores need the money.
he sure and come 10 Pascsgoula on
Mondsy, July g. We want you and will
do oil We can 70 entertain you on that
most suspicious occasion.
with plenty OF bait, plenty OF time
and plenty Of cool breeses on . messy
bank BY running stream the fisherman
dossnt care whether the fish bite or not.
Ladies' Shooting Contest for prize
al w. O. w. Picnic July 9th.
The Fourth Of July 10 TO be observed
this year on Monday - the fourth falls
on Sunday. Evon kind and benevo-
lent calendar can't help ms dodge the
noise,
Mr.. A. 9. stssds hes sold bis interest
In the Sugar Bowl candy kitchen to
MI. J. B. Christian, who will continue
to opsyste the business ct the same old
stand on Krebs avenue.
The good old season OF fig preserving
will soon be with ne and the busy house.
wife will be kept busy for many days
endsavoring to lay BY store Of good
things for colder weather.
Rev. J. T. Noteworthy preached ct the
court house in this city on Sunday after
noon ct 3 O'Clock to men only. A fail
sized audience was present aud good
r sermon WAS attsntively listened to.
Married in this city Tuesday night d
8 o'clock, Mr.. George A. Matthew x
Mrs. Ellen Clark, Judge Charles q
Chidsey officiating. We extend con
gratulations 70 the contracting parties
Accidents will happen, but the best
regulnted families keep DR.. Thomas
Eclectric OIL for such emergencies. l,
subdues the pain and heals the hurts
Mr.. Moves Young and family move'
ON Monday morning to their elsgan
new home At east beach. This 10 one Q
the abandonment homes In the city an
10 equipped with every modern conveu
fence.
The court house walk ON Ker stree
would be materially improved were tn
weeds to b cut down and removed
This v one Of the principal thorough
fares IN the city, and it. looation call
for better treatment ct the hands Q
those chsrgsd with such matters.
Beginning tonight (Thursdsy) ths
popular little pleasure house, the Var
dette, will present the Juggling Natl
ieus, high.clsss artists In their line, IN
u In keeping with the sndsavors Of u
management 70 place only attraction
Of real merit for the approval Of u
public. A flns line Of Moving Picture
Il shown nightly, the best obtainsbl
Prices OF admission, 10 and Is cents.