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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-05-11
Power of Our Colleges and a
Peril Which Threatens Them.

1t is to be feared that the most of
our people do not justly es' innate the
Influence and value of our lstitutions
of higher learning. In this statement
reference is not intended to ouy negli-
gence in properly equipping and ade-
4uate1y endoWlng u colleges and
universities, although there is much
IN that direction deserving of censure.
Our people do not seem to under
stand the effect Of an educational in
sttutlon on the general welfare of
whom it serves. Its
MoIk as Done so silently, gradually. and
tnX3sloly, while RAILROADS., ~banks,9sfac.
,ereS Sand the like. are so bulky and
sarg re that most men as re
u wan comparative indifference a
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-05-11
surely in vain the net is spread in the
sight of any bird" Proverbs i:17.
A Predatory Word.

a ffefdtOfy "Ofu.
The articles which compose this
pamphlet were prepared for pub
LEGATION in the Atlanta Journal,
its columns.
The editor Of the Journal with
held the asst two from publica-
ton out of a consideration of
courtesy to the meeting of the
Conference for Education in the
South in the city Of Atlanta, x
planning to the writer that he
agreed with the position of the
writer on h general subject and
would print the two papers after
the Conference adjourned. AS
is evident on the face of the arti-
cles they are entirely courteous,
and it does not appear that the
Conference" should be exempted
from courteous criticism because
of the place at which it happens
to meet this year, especially when
it is remembered that the articles
were prepared before the writer OF
them knew where or when its
session would be held, and hat he
had no part in inviting the body
to meet in Atlanta. The Confer
ence'' bears but a secondary and
tributary relation to the Gen
eral Board Of Education n the
emphasis of these papers does not
fall on it. 1t can not, however,
escape entirely criticism of the
General Board of E~ducation'
which was originated in the Con
ference" and which in-turn makes
appropriations to the Confer
ence." and it is entitled to no
exemption from criticism while it
is thus inseparably related to the
General Education Board"
VI l1ci10C oil thjc Uhnn a
great danger threatens the u
try there is no time for standing
on mere ceremony. 1t is time to
cause the people to understand
the peril which menaces their in
stitutions Of learning and their
civilization.
To the four papers which were
prepared for the Journal are ap-
pended an article from the New
Orleans ''Times-Democrat." and
extract from an article from the
Manufacturers Record" of Bal
timore. which viii serve to con-
firm the conclusions reached by
the writer and to show that other
sober-minded men view with
alarm the situation which on
fronts US. / add also extracts
from the columns Of the New
York Journal Of Commerce and
Springfield Republican, Of weighty
import.
1t is hoped that this discussion
may contribute in some measure
to arOusing our people to action in
time t 0 save u colleges and uni
versities from being captured and
controlled by alien authorities,
and to save them also from being
crushed for lack Of adequate sup
port and endowment. Our institu-
tons of higher learning must. be
free from domination from with
out, and they must be made
strong enough to maintain their
freedom and do their work we'll.
w. A GAMBLER.
Atlanta. Ga, April, End. 1909.
Eho Power Of Our COlIeUaS and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
WOMAN BELIEVES
 SHE KILLED MAN

Pittsburg. April 17-After having re- lated remarkable story and surrender ing to the local police authorities, Miss Emma Baker. aged 2s years, of North east, Pa., will be examined some time to- day for the purpose of determining her sanity. While it is believed the woman will be found to be mentally unbalanced, advices received today from Northeast partially confirm her story.
 Miss Baker is under the impression that she caused the death of William Ander- son of Northeast 10 months ago by ad- ministering a philter to him in a cup of coffee.
 At police headquarters the womans ap- pearance is rational, and after telling her name, she said:
 T poisoned a man I was in love with at Northeast and want to give myself up.'
 She said William Anderson, whom she loved, became indifferent, and in hope of bringing back his affections she put a love potion in a cup of coffee. Accord ing to the woman, Anderson died of blood poisoning after drinking it.
 From Northeast 1t is learned that Will liam Anderson, a well-known man, died suddenly during November, 1907 on the same day he was married.
 Death, it was said, was due to blood poisoning, caused by alleged excessive ci- garette smoking. Miss Baker is not known at Northeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
YOUNG TURKS ARE
 GAINING GROUND

Constantinople. April 17.--(Special. J. Eight trainloads of parliamentary troops from Salonik are advancing on Constan- tinople, and an advance guard has al- ready captured the Spartakuleh fortifica- tions which had been abandoned by the defenders. No resistance is expected from the garrison of Constantinople. The Young Turks expect within a few days to have 2o,OOo loyal troops within striking distance of Constantinople
 The parliament this afternoon sent to Hataldja committee of 10 deputies to meet the battalions marching to the cap ital from Salonilxa and induce them to re- turn home. The committee has been in- strueted to tell the invaders the constitu- ton is not imperiled. and that the pres ence of large bodies of troops in Constan- tinople may imperil civil order.
 Two battalions of troops arrived this afternoon from Sanemoeny. Their mission was to learn If the constitution has been violated Parliament received them. the Sultan's deputies succeeded fin modifying them, and they returned. While Constan- tinople tonight is quiet, trouble is mo- mentarly expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Republicans Forced To
 Yield Or Income T0N

of Texas offered the first income tax amendment in compliance with the dem ocratic platform and the democratic senatorial conference. Some of them, therefore, fear that all the credit for successful outcome would rebound to the benefit of the democratic party, where. of course, 1t properly belongs. The principle objection in the Cummins amendment lies in the graduated feature. as 1t brings be- fore the court new phase of the ques- ton, which might be avoided
 Senator Bailey offered his amendment with no idea that 1t would receive any degree of unanimous support but only tu provoke discussion. In that he has suc- ceeded abundantly, as shown by the senti- ment being awakened everywhere in favor of wealth's sharing a part of the burden rather than the whole of 1t being placed upon the consumer The demo crats are quite willing to vote for any income tax feature thai they believe has a reasonable chance to stand the test of the courts, and if the republicans can frame such an amendment they will heartily enter into the principles of the proposition.
 A vote against the income tax will be very embarrassing to western republicans and 1t is with this condition in view that certain republican Senators are predict ing a closer vote on the proposition than appeared possible the day Senator Bailey offered his amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT
 HOLD-UP IN FRISCO

Both robbers drew rl,eir revolvers and German closed with Thompson. The lat ter also drew a weapon and was about to fire. but German was too quick for him, and shot him through the right lung Both thugs then made their escape to the street. German, jumping into a buggy with the sack of coin in his hand, drove furioasly up the street, firing several parting shots among the crowd as he did so.
 In front of the American Biscuit com pany at Battery and Broadway a number of teamsters who heard the shots formed a line of teams across the street and net was spread which prevented the highway man from making further escape The pursuing officers with others who came fin all sorts of conveyances closed in on German, who was forced to surrender, having expended his Ammunition.
 He was rushed at once to the Harbor Emergency hospital, whence Thompson had been taken, and identified as the thug who had shot the vice president
 Meantime P. B. Curtis, who had been shot during the fusillade of shots, had also been taken to the hospital. He is an automobile foreman and was attracted to the scene by the shooting. He was wound ed in the right thigh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
RAGE PROBLEM IN
 AMERICAN NAVY

New York, April 17.--(Special)-The race problem came to the United States navy in new form today through the announce ment that Emmett J. Scott, a negro, sec retary to Booker T. Washington, Is to be one of the United States commissioners to Liberia. Dispatches from Washington say he will be carried to Monrovia, capital of the republic, on the scout cruiser Bir- mingham
 Many of the officers of the cruisers are southerners, and 1t is expected that some interesting situations will develop when the negro commissioner appears at the officer's mess table.
 w. Morgan Sinister who accepted the post of chairman of the commission, has suddenly resigned. His physician declares he has fever. He accepted before he knew that Scott was to be fellow com missioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

Washington, April F.-(Special.) .)-Devel- opments of the last few days indicate that 1t is not beyond the range of possibilities that a majority of the Senate will be found on the side of an income tax. Eff teen votes are needed from the repub- lirar side and several of the republican Senators who are advocating the tax say today that they believe that many will be forthcoming. An income tax is mighty popular in the west. republican Senators from that section hese found or. and 1t will require some deszee of c6l,.ge for certain republican Senators to S-.--AEe the Aldrich orders against the ameHdments which will be offered.
 Senator Borah Senator La Toilette and Senator Cummins will take the lead on the republican side In advocating the tax and they are quoted as saying that the vote will be close. Senator Cummins will shortly introduce an amendment for a graduated income tax. Corporations will probably be expempted and 1t made applicable only to individuals owing to the supreme courts decision in the former case.
 What is hurting good many of the re- publicans is the fact that Senator Bailey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18

San Francisco, April 17.-(Special.)--A desperate hold-up, resulting in probable injuries to James M. Thompson, vice pres ident of the Thompson Bridge company. the accidental shooting of an innocent bystander, a frantic dash for liberty on the part of the robber carrying a sack of gold containing $s2Oo, and the firing of several hundred shots in the course of a long chase through the wholesale dis trict, contributed to an exciting spectacle on the water front just before Il o'clock this morning
 It was pay day for the Thompson Bridge company and 1t was well-known fact that the vice president was bringing in something less than S40o0 to pay off some time between 10 and Il o'clock. TWO daring thugs, one of them Frank Cor man. a well-known ex-convict entered the offices about 10:45. Cashier Woolheimer was the only one on duty. The money had not yet arrived. Without more ado the robbers placed revolver at the cash ier's head, bound and gagged him and tied him to a chair They were searching for the money when Thompson entered. the sack on his shoulder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
STORK LOWERING
 OYER HOLLAND

The Hague, April 17.--(Special )-The event which Queen Wilhelmina and all her loving subjects have expected with such eagerness will take place tomorrow in all probability
 The Queen is very anxious that this babe shall be born on the prince con sorts birthday, which falls on Monday. But every preparation has been made to welcome the heir to the throne tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Strike May Be Called

Cleveland, O., April IT, Following an as- sault upon a non-union cook at the docks here today, Policemen were detailed tc the river front to prevent further trouble between union and non-union marine workers. A squad of policemen was sent to the Ellsworth coal dock to preserve order when the John W. Gates, a boat owned by Pittsburg steamship company. leaves. Members of the Lake Seamen union say they expect to be called out on a strike some time today. The docks are lined with hundreds of idle workmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Horseman commits Suicide.

Los Angeles. Cal. April H.-Despondent over the i'll fortune with his horses this season. and grief over the passage of the California anti-gambling law, caused G. W. Toole, familiarly known as Bishop, one of the best known horsemen in tho country. to commit suicide at the Santa Anita track today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Secretary Visits Navy Yard.

Boston. April 17.-Secretary George Won l.. Meyer made his first official visit as the head of the navy department to the Chariestown navy yard today. After luncheon at the commandant's house the officers of the yard, as well as those on the ships, were received by the secretary. following which an inspection of the yard was made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
MoonshIne stills Destroyed.

Chattanooga, April MA special to the Times from Bristol Tenu., says: Deputy Collector J. McBroom and Spe- cial Officer T. F. Conner of the internal revenue service returned to Bristol to- day after having raided and destroyed six copper stills in Floyd county. Virs ginia. They also destroyed 5000 gal Ions of whisky and beer. James Rogan and w. T. Young were caught at work in one of the stills. Six other moon sinners escaped from lively chase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Situation Grows Worse.

Washington, April 17.-(Special. "A dis patch to the state department from MT. Leishman, the American ambassador at Constantinople. indicates that the sltua- ton in Turkey is getting worse. The message received at the department this afternoon says that telegraphic communi- cation with the Asiatic provinces is badly interrupted.
 Another message received tonight states that the excesses of the troops have great ly diminished, but that the population re- mains rather terror stricken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Daring Attempt at HoId.up.

Seattle. Wash, April l7.--A daring at tempt to hold up the American Savings Bang and Trust company at the point of & revolver was made by an unidenti- fled man this morning. The would be robber fired at Secretary Harry Welty and escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Little Girls Neck Broken.

Monroe. Mich, April 1.-The 1S-months- old daughter of William Wfnkleman was found dead with broken neck last night in the front yard of her home here She had gone out to play after supper with her a-year-old brother, and as near as can be learned from the little boy fell and broke her neck while trying to escape from savage gander which had attacked hor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Woman Killed By Runaway Horse.

Amarillo. Tex, April 17.-Marie Mona han. aged "A years, was almost instantly killed here today when a horse she was riding dashed headlong into an electric car. The young woman was thrown vio- lently<to the ground. the falling causing her ribs to pierce her lungs The body will be sent to her home at Whitewater. Wis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS

Page i. Millions curse Patten in England. Situation hopeless in Turkey. Aldrich seeks aid from Taft Price of flour again advanced. Republicans are forced to yield. Desperate attempt at hold-up.
 Page 2. Sale of furnace postponed. Christian Endeavorers have big conyen- tion.
 Page 3. Many farmers will hear Wilson. Alabama makes fine showing. Girard after blind tigers.
 Page 4. Resolutions of thanks to Dr. Griggs. Turks continue their slaughter. Little boy shot dead by another.
 Page 5. Tag day nets almost s260o for Boys club. Young man badly hurt by train at Gate City. Judge Wealxley points inadequacy of present courthouse. Many visitors will be present through Blrmingham's music festival Changes In time of Southern trains go into effect tomorrow.
  annual commencement tomorrow night. Special meetings will be held today in Methodist revival series. Camp Hardee will observe Memorial Day next Sunday
 Page 6. Sherman law needs amending. North Birmingham lady attempts to take her life.
 Pace r Wilson going through district with Hob son.
 Page 8. Fire Chief Nolan shoots brother-in-law at Bessemer.
 Page 10. Barons lose game at Atlanta. Auburn defeats Georgia twice.
 Page il. Banks will not be candidate.
 Page 13. Nicholas Wall Street letter.
 Page 14. Birmingham society.
 Page IS. Strange story of big swindle.
 Page 17. Low Japanese Wages. by Frank G. Car penter.
 Page 21. Uncle Tom still in danger.
 Page 22. Fitting schools to the immigrant.
 Page B. The Hotel Clerk.
 Page 25. Malcolm Clarke's Berlin letter.
 Page 20. The Cavern of steenfoll, classic in page.
 Page 27. Four hours is enough to sleep.
 Page 2s Editorial comment. Ned Brace describes Gridiron dinner.
 Page 2s. :. John Stuart Mill on "The Utility of Religion" by Dr. J. c. Hiden. Cushman's Speech by Savoyard. Heart to Heart Talks, by Edwin A. Nye. ~iFhe Fourteenth Amendment. by John Witherspoon DuBose.
 Page 30. Cost of living in New York.
 Page 31. Stock market is much stronger. Wheat sentiment still bullish. New high records in cotton prices.
 Page 32. The Big Brothers of New York city.
 Page 33. Mandy tags somebody.
 Page 34. Literary Lights and Shadows.
 Page 35. Amusements.
 Page 36. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 37. United Charities doing good work in Ensley-
 Page 3s. Our Young Folks.
 Page 39. Happy Hoollgans wooing Jimmie minds the baby.
 Page 70. Just Buster,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
Bread Higher In Cleveland.

Cleveland. Ohio, April 17.-Jewish bakers throughout the city raised 4-cent loaves to cents and 1s-cent loaves to 20 cents. The size of Scent loaves was de- creased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-18
New York Bread Goes Up.

New York, April I7-Joseph Book. pres- ident of the East Side Brokers asso- ciation. said tonight that the 355 mem- bers of his association had agreed to in- crease the price of loaf of bread from cents to cents. Flour in New York today was quoted at s7.40 a barrel, the highest price yet reached
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-01
NEWS OF THE NElGHBoRS.
CONTINUED from Page Two)

(COntlnueO
children were Christmas visitors in
Lyndon.
Mrs Hanna Johnson and grand
daughter Bessie, visited Friday at the
home of Mr. Martin in Erie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Daley were
Christmas guests at the home of Mrs.
Dailey's grandmother, Mrs. z. l.. Will
liams in Erie.
Mrs. Martin and children OF Erie are
visiting this week atthe home of Mrs.
Martins mother, Mrs. Hanna Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Walker and chill
dren spent Christmas in Erie with rel
atives.
Mrs George Passmore and baby Wis
Iited Friday in Watertown with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. E. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Hanson spent
Christmas in Albany with Mrs. Han
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mozart
my.
a meeting was held Saturday in the
Hillsdale bank by the promoters of
the interurban street car line.
School has closed for the holidays.
Miss Clapper is visiting Prophets
town with her sister, and Miss Sellmer
is spending the vacation with her par
ents in Moline.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Rohr and sister,
Mrs. Miller of Friend, Neb., are back
on visit with relatives. They spent
Tuesday with their cousin, William
Dillon.
Walter Herman of Prophetstown is
visiting this week with his aunt, Mrs.
Robert McGregor
The auditors of the Crescent Tele-
phone company met Tuesday in Hills
dale. The annual meeting will be held
Monday in Erie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-01
Executors Notice.

Estate of Edgar Cronk, deceased
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Edgar Cronk. late of the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois.
deceased, hereby, gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
March term, on the first Monday in
March next, at which time all persons
having claims against estate are noti-
fed and requested to attend, for the
purpose of having, the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate aSment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 21st day of December, A.
ID. 1908. CYNTHIE NJ sCRONK,
Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-01

State OF Illinois. Rock Island coun-S
In the Circuit Court IN. SChancery.
Partition. General No. 1891. - -
George Wagner. complainant, VS. Rob-
.ert A Wagner, Ernst Wagner, Bernard
d: Connolly, Leo Wagner, Leon0fa
Wagner. Amelia stenger 1nee Amelia
Bernard D. Connolly executors aof the
last will of George Wagner. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of decree of said court entered in
the above entitled cause on the Both
day of November, A. D. 1908, shall.
A. D. 1863, at the hour of 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, at the east door OF the
court house in the city Rock Island,
in said county of Rock Island, to satis-i
fy said decree, sell at public auction to
the highest and best bidder, for cash
iof sale. the certain parcel Of land situ-
ate in the county sof Rock Island and
state of Illinois, known and described
as follows to-wit:
Out lots numbered thirty-three (33).
and thirty-four CAD, in section number
ed eighteen (1S), north range two cd.
west of the fourth principal meridian,
situated in the city of Rock Island.
Provided, the bids upon each piece
or parcel shall be equal to at least two
thirds of the valuation put upon the
commissioners heretofore appointed by
the court to make partition thereof.
Dated at Rock Island this 1st day OF
| December, A. d. 1903.
JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Coun-
j. T. & S. R. Kenworthy. complain
lant's solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-01
FOSTER

Mrs. Cheney of Muscatine is visit
ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
j. L. Warman. So
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gaukley of
Muscatine spent Sunday at the home
of the latter's sister, Mrs. Bert Girls.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Freyermuth
spent Sunday at the home of the for
mer's brother, Fred Freyermuth, and
wife.
Mrs. James Hayes, Jr., and daugh-
tiers Ruth and Sophia of WrayyiIle
spent Monday and Tuesday at the
home of the formers mother. Mrs
August Kranz.
Mrs William Kranz and three chill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-01
Executors Notice.

Estate of William Myers, deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of William Myers, late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
viii appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
February term, on the first Monday in
February next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend,
for the purpose of having the same sad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make Immediate
payment to the undersigned
Dated this 7th day of December, A.
d. 1908. FREDERICKA MYERS
Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-01
The Man with Dandruff

Can now be cured. He should buy a
bottle of Zemo today Zemo destroys
the germ that causes the disease. Its
use stops itching instantly, prevents
falling hair and leaves the scalp in a
clean healthy condition. For sale at
Harper House pharmacy