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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-02-09

ss0H Ac4uCotilB the Hnance COM
mittee to report the revenue and
machinery bill by February 18th,
and presenting the introduction
OF new bills after that date.
Senator Lee introduced resolu-
ton announcing the death of
Hon. Thomas N. Hayes, member
Of the House from Wilkes, who
had never been able to attend
the Legislature. A committee
was appointed to go to Wilkes
county to attend the funeral,
and at IL o'clock the Senate ad-
jouned in memory of Mr.. Hayes.
Passed final readings: To allow
Board of Agriculture to sell test
farms and.give title. To amend
Revisal so as to allow fee of So
to Coroners in cases where NO
foul play is found and a jury not
necessary. To provide better
protection for employees of
railroads doing interstate busi-
ness and assuring them the
rights of personal property
exemption.
Bills introduced in the House:
BY MISUNDERSTANDING in
memory of Representative
Thomas N. Hayes, of Wilkes,
and that a committee be appoint
ed to attend the funeral, and for
the House to adjoun at noon in
his memory.
By Connor-To repeal Section
1872 of the Revisal requiring
assessment insurance companies
doing business in the State to
make deposit with State Treas
urer.
BY Perry, of Bladen-For
greater protection and comfort
of the travelling public. Pro-
vides for screens to windows Of
hotels, boarding houses, and
passenger cars.
By Williams. of Cabarrus-To
provide for burial expenses of
Confederate soldiers.
The committee appointed from
the House to attend the funeral
of Representative Hayes were
Messrs. Candell, of Wilkes;
Crumpler. Of Sampson; Carver,
of Person; Buck, of Young, and
Tomlin. of Iredell.
MONDAY, FEB. 8.
Bills introduced in the Senate:
BY Peele-To repeal chapter
924 of the public laws of 1907,
relative to the encouragement of
immigration.
By Shaw-To make a uniform
tax receipt.
BY Dockery-To prohibit CAPT.
tai punishment except in cases
of assault.
By Nimocks To amend law
relative to escapes from prison.
BY Jones-To compel express
companies to make prompt settle
ments in G. O. d. shipments.
By same To enable honest en-
ployees to obtain credits. By
same Regarding frauds on
merchants.
Passed third readings: To
authorize commissioners of Dur
ham county to issue bonds to pay
Indebtedness. To protect forests
OF the State from FIRE. To allow
authorized ministers, as well as
ordained ministers, to perform
marriage ceremonies. To pay
Pinkerton Detective Agency for
running down murderer Of
Arthur Crlminger, in Cabarrus
county. To amend revisal
relative to holding inquests. To
pay funeral expenses of Repre-
sentative TIM. Hayes, Of Wilkes.
Bills introduced in the House:
BY Grant-To require firms
or persons employing women to
provide seats for them.
BY Koonce-To define con-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-02-09
What Our Lawmakers Are Doing 10
Raleigh.
OUTLINE OF WORK CLAIMS ATTENTION
OR Regular Correspondent Gives
Summary Of Most Important Mat.
icrs- Prohibition, Trusts, Rail-.
roads and Other Items.

FRIDAY, FEB. B.
Bills introduced in the Senate
BY Long, of Person To amend
chapter 224, public laws of 1907,
relative to working of prisoners
on the roads at their own request.
By Manning TO provide for
the establishment for a board OF
police commissioners for the city
of Durham. By Petition
from certaian Confederate sold
iers for increased pay.
Barringer: To allow cleaning
establishments to take a lien on
artickles cleaned until the bill for
the work has been paid.
By Dawes TO return to State
penitentiary s6S.35G.7O from
State Treasury, to be used for
maintenance Of prison. This was
put upon its readings, passed and
sent to the House.
BY Barringer-To provide fol-
maintenance and support Of A.
and NJ. College, colored.
The bill to create a new
Judicial district out of the
counties of Guilford and Ala.
nance came up, and went over
! for final reading.
Bills introduced in the House.
ByHanes-To allow defendants
in civil action on appeal to make
the same plea or defense in
Superior Court as they would
have been entitled TO had they
been present at former trial.
BY Henderson-To allow Cas-
well county to issue bonds to pay
and fund indebtedness and levy
special tax.
BY Weaver-Authorize the
creation of railroad companies
zfor transportation Of certain
classes Of freight by relieving
Them from the obligations Of
common carriers.
4 BY Foy-For relief Of Pender
county flood sufferers.
BY $50 establish re-
corder's court in Reidsville.
Passed third -adings: To ap.
paint Justices of peace in several
townships in Person. To pro-
wide for compensation of Judges
holding special terms Of court, at
rate Of Sl00 a week. To direct
State Treasurer 70 return to the
penitentiary a sufficient sum
from its earnings for 1908 to
support il in 1909.
The bill requiring applicants
Tor license to practice medicine
b satisfy the State Board Of
Medical Examiners that they
possess a high school education;
vent over until Saturday.
SATURDAY, FEB. 6.
Bills introduced in the Senate:
BY Britt To exempt from
Jury service railway mail clerks
Ind mail carries.
BY Holden-To expedite the
trial Of cases, both civil and
criminal. and relative to chal-
enges.
BY Clark To prevent keeping
wine within a quarter Of a mile
any State institution.
BY Pharr, by request-To con-
r certain powers on the direc-
RS Of State institutions with
gard to lands.
The Barringer bill to create a
Jew judicial district out of the
ounties Of Gullford and Ala
nance came up again, and on
lotion Of Senator Barringer,
las made a special order for
ednesday.
ihe Sen ,tc tabled the resolu-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-02-09
ANNUAL LIBRARY REPORT.
Interesting Figures Given BY ubrar-
Ian, Mrs. SalIle Henderson Rogers.


The annual meeting of the
Durham Public Library associa-
tion was held Monday afternoon.
The following officers were re-
elected:
Mrs. W. L. Wall, president;
Mrs. John Sprunt Hill, vice
president; Mr.. ]. F. Willy. treas
urer, and Miss Lila Markham,
secretary.
The following is culled from
the report Of the librarian:
During the past year 400 vol
umes have been added to the Ii
brary. 1926 of them were acquired
by purchase, the other rs were
presented by different persons.
It must be mentioned that the
building has been overhauled and
received a new coat of paint
which aids greatly to the outside
appearance of our public library.
Mr.. Chesley Hutchins has been
elected assistant to the librarian.
During the month of Novem-
Der the board Of lady managers
rendered a reception to the Ii
brary association and to the
friends of the institution.
Some months ago the board of
lady managers decided to spend
twenty-five (s25) dollars for the
purchase of a number of the
latest works of fiction. These
books were placed on a shelf and
were loaned to patrons at the
rate of ten cents per week. Thus
the books were made to pay for
themselves. and then placed on
the free shelves. The twenty
five dollars collected from rents
were re-invested for other books
of a similar character. This ven-
ture proved itself to be a feature
of great popularity and has given
complete satisfaction. not only to
the originators of the plan but
also to all patrons and friends Of
the institution.
The records of the library show
that it has $500 regular patrons;
the half of these are children.
The pupils of the different..schools
and also the children of the town
are highly to be recommended
for the great and active interest
in the library for the last two
years. They expressed their
friendly feeling towards the IL
brary in a substantial manner by
making a Thanksgiving offering
for the benefit of the juvenile de-
partment.
1t may be interesting to know
that the book entitled Aunt
Jane. of Kentucky" by Elizabeth
Calvert Hall, has been more call
ed for during the year than any
other work. This fact may be
explained if we consider that the
book, a picture Of rural Ken
lucky life, evokes the deepest
sympathy from every human
heart with which the characters
come in contact. The recorded
use of the reference department
for the year was 1880. It is
worthy Of note that this depart
ment is growing fast and is gain
ing most rapidly in public favor.
The various schools and clubs of
the city derive a great deal of
assistance from it, and even
persons living at a distance APP
ply quite often to the depart
ment for information regarding
various subjects.
It must readily be admitted
that the library is bound to have
a great future. Its present state
has already surpassed the KEEN
est expectations of its founders.
During the first year of its exis-
tence 10 to 25 volumes a day was
considered a good showing,
whilst at present from 125 to 200
books mark the average daily
circulation.
The citv donates onlv S75 nor
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-02-09

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Chinese to Boycott Japan.

Toxic, Oct. 11.-Copies of circu-
lars issued in north China by a body
of Chinese calling themselves the
popular association of the three
eastern provinces" have been receiv-
ed in Japan after having spread
broadcast among Chinese Of the low
Cr classes. The circulars contain in
tiammatory statements against the
Japanese.
Assertions are made that Japan has
devastated the arabic lands of north
China, has enslaved laborers along
the line of the Antung- Mukden rail
road, that Japanese officials have
beaten the men and insuIted the
women.
The circulars point out that the
weakness of China in 4 military sense
makes it impossible for it to resent
this treatment except by q boycott,
and calls upon the people Of China
generally tc refuse all dealings with
the Japanese. All students and per
sons who value freedom are called
upon to propagate the doctrines of
the association. Failing in this. they
are threatened with vengeance and
even death.
The document concludes with the
request that Chinese vehicles, vessels
and railroads refuse to carry Jap
anese goods. An endless chain is
sought in the request that patriotic
citizens into whose hands the circu
lars may fall shall have them re
printed and scattered broadcast until
til
all commercial communication with
China.
These circulars have caused Il SEN
sation in Japan. Efforts are being
made to prevent the spreading of
their contents among japanese of the
ignorant class. because the danger
of arousing feeling at this time is
recognized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Springfield Register: The Rock Isl
and Argus says: Clean up the slums.
Drive out the dens of vice. the dives
and the brothels. Rock Island is too
good a town to be so disgraced.'
Some pin-headed gambler, twO-bv-
four sport or cheap-ska;e politician
may cry "knocker" at the Argus for
talking about Rock Island that way,
but the greatest booster" a city has
is the newspaper which has the nerve,
the stamina and the conscience TO
stand up and knock" vice with rs
much enthusiasm as it boosts" those
things which are lawful ami right
Compromise with vice and COrTup-
ton is the strongest ally the devil has.
Silence about vice is crima-
breede:
To boost" a city the fight upon vice
must be constant. relentless, fearless.
The Argus is right. Let the good
work go on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

course to pursue if we expect to sue
coed in our pet scheme
"WellE" The colonel glanced up be-
wiIderingly and with a sort of meek
Difference into the animated face of
his companion.
Miss Drusilla lifted her dainty,
porcelain-like fingers and marked Off
her sentences upon them in a clear,
duty voice. Just this, you stupid
man: They must be warned against
each other. Every obstacle we can
think of must be placed in their way.
Sentiment must be tabooed. Cool
down all their advances with cold wa
ter and plenty of it. There's nothing
like it at this stage, mark my word.
And failure after all these years
would be Il horrible disappointment to
us both, John"
The colonel listened to his old
friends admonitions with unconcealed
admiration. What a diplomat was
Miss Drusillai What an excellent life
partner she would have made for a
man! He heaved an involuntary sigh
of regret for his squandered youth and
reached across the table to press the
porcelain fingers. There was a tacit
smile. hand pressure, and the colonel
took his departure.
Half an hour later a fresh. sparkling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
The "Goyernors."

The politics ana policies of Illinois
were to an extent framed ard formtt-
lated last week at Springfield. The
biggest political pow WOW OF the year
was in protracted session. To the uiI-
initiated IL may appear that within the
halls OF the Legislature the affairs Of
the commonwealth are Solemnly detee-
mined and that in the tumult of con-
ventlons or in the excitement OF parry
primaries the political future Oh Illinois
Is decided. But the follower OF lliino. s
politics who keeps his eyes and his
ears open at the Illinois state fair VIII
now have d better idea of the hopes
and aspirations of the men who are
high up in party councils than the one
who seeks his Information in more for
NAL political gatherings.
The annual roundup of republicans
was held at Springfield last week. The
SubernatOrial booms that are bein2
sprung are SO numerous that their ill
donations sound like the rumbling Il
thunder in the distance. All the hope
fuls are beginning TO feel out The send
ment at the state capital. Senator
Walter Clyde Jones of Chicago, who
is To lead the fight for a new primary
law, has long cherished a desire to be
Deneen's successor. Edward d. ShuTt-
left was also at Springfield and the
ever ready speaker and politician is
said to be getting ready in earnest for
the fray this time.
John Glenn, the first man in the
field for 1912, talked it over with his
friends. Attorney General w. II. Stead
has the bee buzzing badly i'll his bon
net and the humming is sweet music
to his ears. Lieutenant Governor John
C. Oglesby is not tentative candidate
but has graduated into the open ana
avowed class. And at this time also
comes John E. W. Wayman of Chi
cago with an idea that the people are
calling for him. He has proven thus
far Il better states attorney than any
one ever had hoped for. and for this
reason he thinks he would also make
a good governor. He is energetic an
to large degree uncertain and
fiighty. but that doesn't smother his
ambition in the least.
Last of all. but in his estimation by
no means the least. is Burnett NJ. Chip
erfeld Of Canton. lie was at Spring
field and it is said admits with some
degree of pride that his ambitions TO
be the governor of the great state Of
Illinois have grown nightly this year.
He thinks there is great public
clamOr for man of his stripe. and
he's willing to clear his decks for ac
ton.
There's a great list Of prospective
governors" and there will probably
be more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
The Cost of Flying Machines.

The London Economist, looking at
the question of aeroplanes through its
ACCUSTOMED spectacles Sof prices and
economic possibilities, predicts that
within comparatively short time the
cost of a practical ana well-made fly
ing machine, capable of carrying one
about $3.50. Then. in the opinion of
that eminent British authority on
business and finance, there will be n
market for aeroplanes for quite ordi-
nary use
The Economist is certainly sanguine
in respect to the price of good flying
machines, says the Cleveland Leader,
for at present the engine alone. in any
one of the more successful types, costs
about $4,000. and the complete aero
plane cannot be bought for much less
than $1,000. Some are held at $1,000
or $4,000, or even more. the average
being above the price level of good
automobiles.
If it is true that the market value Of
practical flying machines can De
brought down to $3.50. or such an aver
age, it is certain that many will be
built and sold. large number Of
men, in many countries. will pay that
price for an aeroplane to use for pleas
ure and excitement of a novel kind,
even If the flying machines should not
win a place for itself in everyday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Boston Herald: Twenty Illinois cit
les are reported as ready to adopt SIM
plified government as soon as the leg
islature gives permission. and they are
acting together in seeing to it that the
republican state machine" at Spring
field docs not defeat tn" permissive
legislation desired" Testimony from
sections of the country where this new
form OF government is being tested
more generally and thoroughly than
it has been in the east is substantially
unanimous as to its efficiency in stop
ping waste and in securing for tax
payers a larger per cent OF what they
appropriate than has been the custom
under the conventional forms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11


that reservation on iniquity to eX
pand until it comprises several tin es
the original area that was set aside
for it. despite the apparent efforts o.
the police and civic organizations tC
TO curb it or eliminate it altogether.
Headed by Two Men.
The system of corruption headed
by the two men stands wholly rc&pOu-
sible for the enormous growth in Chi
Cago of the white slave industry. for
the degencr2tes at the head of the
|icious organization of women traf-
fickers have paid the price and their
operations have been countenanced
accordingly.
IN fact. it has been charged that Q
ring of white slavers has established
in Chicago a sort of international
beadquaT terS, which could have bcci.
done only through the sanction OF
the two powers.
For years the graft toll of the two
powers has poured in from the fol
lowing sources and at the tollowin.
approximate rates per annIm:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
The Argus Daily Short Story
Lovers Leap-By Nellie Cravey Gilmore
- Copyrighted. 1903 ~ Associated Literary

face was framed in the doorway, and
- musical voice addressed Miss Dru-
silla in trcmuious accents. May
come in. aunty, dear?' The question
was finished upon a hassock at Miss
DruSilla's little slippered feet.
Where in the world have you been,
Penelope?" she questioned very stern
~. with deprecatory glance at the
young girls vivid checks and the
tuiublod straw gold hair above them.
Where haven't l been, rather? Oh,
aunty. it was Just the dearest. jolliesC
time in the world, We, Jack and /,
roda-yes. actually rode-up that steep
crag TO Lovers leap"'
Lovers leap echoed Miss Dru-
silla, with very grave brOws. And
you not yet eighteen, Penelope"'
penelope's blue eyes flashed a swift
challenge to Miss Drusilla
And you went alone with young Mr..
Weyman 10 the very top of Il noun
tain. my child:" She paused in her
stitching and looked seriously into the
young face at her knee. 1T was most
indiscreet. Don't think of repeating it.
and. by the way, Penelope. don't you
:.
this young man.. calling him by his
given name on Il fortuights acquaint-
ance ana scampering through the
woods with him on all occasions?
What 90 you know Of
"Know: Why, why. know that he's
Just splendid-that he-that THAT we
oh. aunty. you can never guess what
Il dear he is-that's air.
Miss Drusilla's lips settled percepti-
bly,. Very vel. my little one: he may
he all that You say-and think. Natu-
rally I ana in no position to Judge.
However. l prefer to have my niece Il
little more circUn&pSct and digniliGd.
1t is not always well To allow oneself
too much intimacy with any-stranEer.
Remember. girls Of your station are eX-
pected 10 submit with all grace and du-
tiflIlnaas 10 the arrangements which
have been made for them by their
g1lardians--matrimonial particularly.
yKet there he no fooishness, Penelope"
"But. father, am not twenty-one
years of age
''Twcnty-two, to be more exact,
y
am forty-four and you are still in col
legc. Penelope is Il mere baby. She
ought to be in school herself in short
frocks. Recolect that you have repu-
tation to make in your profession; that
yen cannot afford to throw away your
opportunities in any such absurd fash
ion, so don't friuer away your time
over sentimental nonsense"
Young Weyman was silent Il moment
trying to down the vehement woTIs
that struggled to his lips. His face
was nusisd. ana his eyes bclied the
calmneSs of the tone in which ne re-
piled:
Il have always respected your opin-
ion, father. i'm everything. but in this
case l fear that l cannot abide by It,
Thare is one. thing which is every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Several Drawbacks.

ct was out in the country the past
summer. and it was simply awful"
What was the matterT'
why. the people ate with the farm
hands,"
shocking"
"And they didn't dress for dinner.
But that isn't all. There is one other
thing they do that might make them
ineligible for society"
"What Is that?'
''They pay their bills"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

A physician at Long Beach. Cal, in
a hunt for a perfect human being is
assembling orphan babies of various
nationalities for the purpose of rearing
them That's nothing new. The York,
Pa, Dispatch recalls the fact that SEN
timental young women have been
searching for the perfect man since
the time of Adam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Tho Annual Outbreak.

The Annual Outbreak.
Heighho.
The sound of hazing
Resounds
Throughout the land.
The heroes
Have assembled,
A noble
Spartan band.
Prepared
TO charge the freshmen
Full TIT
And double quick
If they can find
Some small ones
On whom
It's safe to pick.
Once
Every college season
Professors
Take the floor
While they
Announce that hazing
Shall be
Allowed no more.
But their
Announcements solemn
Have Just about the same
Eject as hostile rooters
Upon
A baseball game.
They fuss
And fume
Against IL.
But boys are going
To haze
And maui
The other fellow
While there are
College days.
Without II education
Would hardly
BE complete.
Indeed.
At certain stages
They'd rather
Haze than eat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Governor Deneen is to tour the state
in advocacy of primary election law.
Say, but he will get some "whoop-em
up receptions in the cities of the state
if he is also for the commission form
of government law. What an opportun-
ity for the governor to be the real big
noiSe''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

transportation, just as the automobile
has done, and the motor boat.
Everything indicates that the day of
aeroplane stocks and flying machine
financial schemes is at hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

John Callan OLaughlin has a lead
ing story on the first page of the Chi
cago Sunday Tribune on the way vice
is TAINTED in the faces of the people
of Chicago Has Mr.. O'Laughlin
looked into situation in any city be-
sides Chicago?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

1t is grand larceny now to steal a
chicken A chicken costs as much now
as a hog used to. This is no joke,
either
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Fate or Providence or somebody
with a lot of influence favors the
kaiser's scheme for colonial empire.
The Chinese have killed two German
missionaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
HurnOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
By DUNCAN n. SMITH

HAVING friends has its reverse side
when weddings. brit days and an
nfversaricS loom up.
Anybody can work, but 1t taxes
gtAius to make good mt doing nothing.
One way to beat any game is to let
t alone.
Perhaps both discoveries are right
the north pole may be twins.
1t is easy enough to show the other
fellow even if you can't see yourself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. EN-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
They'd Never Make Up.

They'd Never Make Up.
"a bride and groom in France are
planning to take a honeymoon trip I'm
an airship'
81 hope they haven't quarrelsome dis
positions"
"Why%'
because I'd hate to hear Of their
falling out"