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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
$7O0,OO0FORCOLLECES
General Education Board EndOWs
Many Institutions Of Learning.
FOR AGRICULTURE IN SOUTH
$3l,45O Given Secondary Education and $llS,-
600 For Agricultural Demonstration
in This Section.

New York City.-Appropriations OF
more than 100000 were made by tne
General Education Board for the en-
dowment of work of various colleges,
and for work IN the south. Among the
appropriations to colleges are:
Central University, Danville, KY,
$4,000; Pennsylvania University, Lex
ington, KY, $4,000. !,
In addition TO the sum appropriated
for Central University like amount
was subscribed at the last meeting OF
the board.
In addition to these sums, $ll3,000
was appropriated for demonstration
work in agriculture in the south, under
the supervision of DR.. Seaman A.
Knapp of the United States depart
ment of agriculture. This is designed
to supplement the work of the de-
partment, especially in states outside
the territory affected by the boil wee
vii, to which the department does not
extend this work.
Another appropriation made was
$31, $50 for professors of secondary ed
ucation in the south. They are mem
bers of the faculties of various state
universities, who under salary from
the board, establish high schools as
feeders for the universities. Under
their election 1903 public high schools
have been 4ase blis1ed in the south
within the XIV years and SIG new
buildings been erected at a cost
The &c Il education board has
contnbutde I'm all to seventy colleges
gifts totaling s5,177,5OO. Twenty-nlne
applications for endowments were con-
Sidered at the meeting
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
is Injured In Southern Wreck.

Washington, D. Eighteen pas
sengers were injured in the wreck Of
special train, running as the second
section Of No. 10, on the Southern
Railway, near Cedar Run Bridge, be-
tween Catlett and Calverton, va. The
engine and four passenger coaches
were derailed 200 yards. from the
bridge, the cause Of the accident Is
a mystery. All passengers were
shaken up, and some badly cut and
bruised. J. P Dunmark of Montgom-
cry, Ala, was passenger on the
train, but was not seriously injured.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
SALEM COLLEGE ENDOWMENT
Alumni Vote TO Raise $4,000 to Make
100000 Fund.

Winston-Salenn, N. c.-The Alumnae
Association of Salem Female College
at its annual meeting voted to raise
$4,000, the amount needed to make
the 100000 endowment fund for the
college Andrew Carnegiee mas given
SIS, 900 Of the amount
Announcement YVES made by Presi.
dent Rondthaler that Miss Elizabeth
McBee of Lincolnton, niece of Mrs
Stonewall Jackson, who is attending
the commencement with her aunt, was
the first recipient Of a scholarship
from the Carnegie fund. Mrs. Jack
son, who is the honor guest, was in
troduced to the audience.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
Soldiers Wound Sailor.

Pensacola, Fla.-One man mortally
wounded and others badly frightened,
was the result of soldiers target prac-
tice with small arms at Fort Baran-
cas-.
The victim is John Anderson, a
member OF the fishing schooner John
A. Keen, who was struck by a stray
bullet, while aboard the schooner, a
mile out in the gulf. Eighteen or
twenty other shots came dangerously
close to the vessels, and kept the
crew lodging behind masts before
they could attract the attention of the
men doing the firing.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
IS HURT I'M WRECK.
Fast Express Train Meets Bad Acct
dent in Arkansas.

Rogers, Ark.-The st. Louis and
San Francisco passenger train No.
4, the fast express from Texas to st.
Louis, was wrecked about two miles
south Of Rogers.
Thirty-five persons were injured ;
three probably fatally. The officials
of the railway at the headquarters
here deny that anyone was injured.
The injured were brought here. The
train was running IS miles an hour,
when the engine and mail and bag
gage cars left the track and turned
over The chair car followed, but re-
manned upright. hTe cause Of the de-
railment is not known.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
trouble Over in Liberia.

Washington, o. c.-The trouble in
Liberia with the wild tribes seems at
an end for the present. A message
from Minister Lyons at Monroyia, re-
ceived at the state department, says
that the chiefs the turbulent tribes
on the coast have taken the OATH of
allegiance and those of the interior
will do so during the present week.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
cumberIands Condemn Liquor.

Dickson, Ten1.-The eightieth gen
eraI assembly Of the Cumberland Pres
byterian Church, after a session ex-
tending through six days, adjourned
to meet next year in Evansville, Ind.
The concluding session was marked
by more excitement than any days
meeting of the assembly. It came
about through the reading of the re-
port of the temperance committee,
wnich condemns IN unmeasured terms
the whisky traffic.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
EGYPT SAVING GIRLS.
1900 White Slaves Rescued in Egypt
in a Single Year.

Cairo, Egypt-Egypt is taking act
i've and effective measures against the
white slave traffic. During the past
year twelve hundred girls Of minor
age were stopped on disembarking at
Alexandria and handed over to vari-
GUS authorities, who accepted respon-
sibility for their welfare, and forty
persons, mostly foreign subjects, en-
gagged in this traffic. were expelled
from the country.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26

Cowes, Isle Of Wlght.-Twenty-two
persons were drowned as result of
a collision between the steamer Skier
ryvore and the German bark ]. c..
Vinnen, in the English channel. The
Skerryyore sank Only two of the
steamers crew were rescued, one of
whom died short time later.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
s2so,Ooo Tor TarIff Probe.

Washington, D.. C.-By strict par.
ty vote of 10 to SO the Tawney
amendment appropriating $25O,OOO to
enable the president to obtain tariff
facts was adopted. Just previous to
this action, the house, by "a to 106,
rejected the Fitzgerald amendment re.
ducing this amount to $4,000.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
ADVICE FOR WIDOWS.
AbIe-Bodied Widows Urged to Get
Husbands Speedily.

i ST. Louis, MOI Following the es-
tablished custom. the National Con-
ference Of Charities and Corrections
held general session The common
topic was Families and Neighbor-
hoods" with Miss Mary E. Richmond,
director Of the department of the Rus
sell Sage Foundation, as chairman
That independent women with their
children are charge upon the COM
munity in a deeper sense than any
other type coming under the care of
charitable institutions was the con-
census of opinion.
Able-bodied widows, it was agreed,
should earn part Of their living in or
der to retain the respect of children.
Widows SHOULD also marry, said most
of the speakers, because" as George
L. Zohn, of Louisville, said, "a hus-
band is necessary part of the fam
i1y''
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
BOIL WEEVM DISCUSSED.
Expert Talks About Cotton Pest e
Cotton Seed Men.

Expert aINs HDpUL Cotton Fest to
Cotton Seed Men.
Little Rock, Ark.-In the opinion of
DIR. W. D. Hunter, entomologist of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, the boil weev1l will have invad-
ed the entire cotton belt within the
coming fifteen years This prediction
was made at the Interstate Cotton
Seed Crushers annual meeting. To
forestall the ravages of the weevil as
much as possible, DR.. Hunter suggest
ed early planting; but his idea was
combatted by ]. M. vogler of Alex
andria, La, a spirited tilt resulting.
and furnishing feature of the SEES.
sion. Mr.. Vogler insisted that late
planting would be best.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26

ST. Louis, Mo-Homer Folks of New
York was named to succeed Miss
Jane Adams of Hull House, Chicago,
as president Of the National Confer,
epc3 of Charities and Correction by
the committee on organization.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1910-05-26
Louisville Named By PreebYterians.

I-UUTsVIIIV 'VUI.'Vu y . OoUy ISIIaiI5'
Lewisburg, w. Va.--Faced with di-
vision amongst leaders that seemed
well-nigh irreconcilable, the general
assembly of the Southern Presbyteri-
an Church postponed for one year &C.
ton on the question Of the attitude Of
the Church toward marriage and di-
vorce Louisville, KY, was chosen
for the next place of meeting.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Notice.

All apple and pear trees bearing
must be sprayed twice with
arsenic of lead. two and one
half lbs to so gallons OF water.
This is for Goblin moth, spray
lust when blossom falls rs then
best results are obtained, thee
again in ten days. Be sure and
fill calix or blossom end with
spray, as that is the essential
part; in first spraying this work
must be done thorough; spray
again in 10 DAYS to kill any
moth or larva that may have IS
capped first spraying.
ksThis is compulsory and in
cludes all Cassia County.
John ADAMS,
Horticulture Inspector
Oakley Idaho.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

Thomas Watkins. of Princeton. Ind
Is engaged in the odd business of fur
nishing foxes to fashionable hunting
clubs.
Mr.. Watkins was talking the other
day about certain master of the
hounds.
"A strange man." said the fox pur-
vcyor. "A cool one, and no mistake.
His wife last week fell i'll, and the
doctor was sent for. The doctor, after
he had seen the lady. satd TO the
huntsman.
"'You wife is in rather bad way.
He hesitated. Then he went on sol
EMMY: do you want to know thu
worst?"
Certainly. said the husband, Ger
tainly. Tell me the worst--is 1t to b.
Palm Beach or the RivleraY MIN
aeapolis Journal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
What EMIncni Men Say Of PhPen-
oloSy.

"Eyery man and woman can do some
thing, and there is plenty to do. Phren-
ology will tell each person what that
something isr-Phil d. Armour.
"lf had only one dollar in the world,
would spend it with good phrenologist
learning what should do. look upon
phrenology as the guide of philosophy
and the handmade of Christianity. Who
ever disseminates true phrenology is a
public observation-disclosures Ma mn,
Americas greatest educator.
& regard phrenology is the only sy-
stem of mental philosophy which can be
said to indicate, with anything like clear
ness, mans moral and intellectual nature,
and as the only guide short of revelation
for educating him in haromony with bis
faculties John Bell, M. D., one of
Americas most eminent physicians.
"Much that am owe to my knowledge
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

of phrenhlogy Henry ward Beecher
"Not to know yourself phrenolgicallN
will keep you standing on the Bridge fi
Signs all your life" Andrew Carnegie
81 never knew had an inventive tai
ent until Prof O. S. Fowler examine
my head and told me so. Twas strange
to myself until then "-Thomas A. Edl-
son.
~ am on the path laid out for me by
phrenologist manv years ago, and an
not ashamed of it."-Dr Parkhurst.
Whetheryou believe in phrenology or
not, o. S. Fowler was reaCer OF chal
acter. He started me out in life when
was a young man."-Dr James /
Hughes, in an address to the students Al
the l.. ID. S. University.
"When man knows himself, he knows
what to do. Phremology tells him who
he s."-Chauncey Depew.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

q schoolgirl In a Massachusetts
town had often been made to acknow-
iedse the superiority of he: brothers
One day her mother remarked upon
the apparent utter lack OF intelligence
In hen. You can't teach hen
anything" she said They have
ruined more of the garden than a
drove OF cattle would You can teach
cat, a dog or pig something, but =
hen-never.' Hint exclaimed the
child Indignantly. II think they kuow
lust as much as roostersl"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

tdSiern INRiCHaRlS

DR.. Z. c Buchanan of Easton.
I'll arrived in Oakley on Mon
day OF last week, to make his
permanent residence in Goose
Greek valley The Dr. brought
his family and heu >eh,l,i goods.
also several head OF thorough
bred liv. stock. The car con-
tanned So 900 pounds of goods
and everything came through
IN splendid condition.
The DR.. is much impressed
with the possibilities OF this val
ley, and expects this summer to
improve the land he bought on
the Oakl V tract in order to
have 1t ready for the ter
when it is turned on in April,
1911. He disposed OF all his
farm holdings in Illinois, and if
Idaho is as good as it looks he
will consider the move a good
one
He st $ that there are a
great many people III lir vicinity
OF his home in he east who are
considering move 10 the west
and are only waitiig for con-
elusive evidence from their
friends who are already out
here.
Mr.. John Walston accom-
panied the DIS. car. He also
sent his family through to Oak
ley, and expects to make his
home tere His brut her.in IL W
Mr.. Frank Ashmore. of nelr
Easton, H., also arrived at the
same time with his family. M.
Assmore is one of the expert
enced farmers of the east who
sees good things ahead for the
farmers in the Goose Greek val
ley.
The h ERALD is very glad tc
welcome these new people tt
our midst and it begins to lool
as if the boom is on.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
The Coop Store

The Coop Store is being re-
modelled this week. Several men
are at work tearing down and
building up, and a new glass
front will be putin and the cor
ner room, which will be used by
the grocery department, IS being
otherwise rehabilitated.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Careless.

What made you lose that battle?"
asked the Southern American insur-
gent.
II lost my head" confessed the con
trite officer. 81 got so interested try
ing to remember exactly what We
are fighting about that | forgot to
tight "-Washington Star
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

Teacher why did Hannibal cross
the Alps?
New Pupil Same reason the hen
had for crossin the road You can't
fool me VITA no conundruDls.-Chi
cago Tribun
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
The Usual Wav.

The Tourist-Were there not a lot
Of people killed in a recent wreck near
the station we just passed?
The Conductor-Yes: forty killed
yesterday. But how did you know
there had been wreck?
The Tourist-A natural inference.
AS we passed | noticed gang of
workmen installing safety signal de-
vices.-Judge
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

do you believe that Barkson really
had the rich MISS Plunkley all but
persuaded to run away with him?"
mot l. He's too cold Why, / don't
believe his own preiudices would f.n
away with him Puck.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Cold Calculation.

DO yon think the time will come
when there will be no money in poll
'cs?" said one boss.
Il don't know" answered the other.
It won't be Or lault If it doesn't
We have done the best we could 20
ington Star.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Worked at Loom Eighty vesr..

Joseph Jerome, who has died at
Kidderminster in his nipety-third year,
was the oldest carpet weaver in Eng
land having worked at the loom for
more than 80 years. He witnessed
the transition of the old hand to the
steam-power loom.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Misleadjnu,

What a beautiful piece your daugh-
ter is playing. It's from Wagner, is
H. not?
"Oh, no She's merely polishing the
piano KEYS "--Mi'waufee Seminal
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Confused Emotions.

How is your boy doing at college?"
We'll" answered Farmer Corntos.
compliment him or to make a fuss
He came out first in his class Tut he
was last in foot race. Washington
Star
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

The Herald has received a fine
assortment Of seeds, through
Sen. Hey burn. These are for free
distribution, and may be had by
calling at this office.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

The sovereign voluntary path TO
cheerfulness. II our spontaneous
cheerfulness be lost, is to sit up cheer.
fully. to look around cheerfully ybd to
act and speak as II cheerfulness were
NlreAdy William James.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Uncle Allen.

Il suppose there is such person a.
the foolkiller." unused Uncle Allen
Sparks, but he has either retired
from business or he's hopelessly be-
hind on his orders"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Concerning Doctors.

A man may not have much faith IN
doctors, up 10 the time when the FIRST
baby arrives in his house. After thai
he regards them with awe
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

Get your Butter wrappers printed at
the HERALD Office. We keep Butter
wrapper paper on hand.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
NATURAL Wealth IN Siberia,

Siberia, commonly imagined to be e
region OF desolation, Is in reality Z
productive country. with large rivers
extensive forests and ample minerA
wealth.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
Shoemaker's Shop.

{ d Bailey, has opened up shoe
shop first door east of the Post Office
pring in your old shoes and get them
repaired.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

Hundreds pleased customers taking advantage our Spring opening
aveo
m +
will be able buy Make
of the ii the own.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29
The
Popular TAYLOR Stock Company

The TAYLOR Stock Co "a in Twin
Falls VIII Oakley week, opening The Girl and
Gambler of Watch day and date
the Twin Falls Chronicle has this
ceent company this great play The Taylor Stock Co play
Theatre another last week when
The Girl and the Gambler crowded houses
during its gun"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-29

The play in itself that every likes,
character and live
from the maddening crowds gnoble strife.
Mr. Taylor the gambler and Miss Daniels the little
girl his their best and added
au their popularity. All the members of the Co well
did excellent Mr. l. c. Shumwav the sturdy
miner and Mr. Samuel James Barlow excellent
also Miss Olivia Dean part of Mrs Hay The performance
the company Mr. c. E Strong the comedian
made his debut in this play and his audience the start
This the best achievements the has
far and let have its kind
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-19
THE PRICE OF GENIUS.
What 1t Mea.s to Man to Be a Pioneer
 in Thouoht.


 To be q pioneer i'll thought is to stand alon" !ln IiHt}lre. nrs for few minutes. bur fer fife The isola teness 4 the few great minds of each ;-eu s"ation Of AeM is utterly Enarcained f. for wapI of understanding. tF those about them. Yet tnuk what II is to pass ones days ill q though! world where the thinker roams alone, to Sranlle with problems the very terms of lie h are beyond ordinary tompre hension and the solution appe 2. ciated only in years to come; to con template in lonely ecstasy, after still oneier despair the revelation that ccmes with months and more -of pon. iering When some one asked New. ;on how he came to make his wonder. tul discoveries he replied, Simply by always thinking about them" Consid er Kepler toiling year after year fruit less,y for some ratio that should link the planets motions by general law. calculating assiduously and putting hypothesis after hypothesis aside as he found it would not work until at last. after almost incOnceivable toll, he hit 1pon the one that would.
 As if this loneliness by nature were not enough it must needs be accen- tuated by man. for he rises in such cases in chorus to condemn. Consider Darwin, i'll patient study, testing the working out of natural selection and adding fact to fact. only to have the whole denounced as ridiculously ab- surd. Think you the denunciations of the master while living are wholly compensated by the plaudits after he Is dead? The loneliness of greatness Is the price men make the genus pay for posthumous renown.-Perciva!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-19
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

Judge James Gould having resign ed the nomination for the office of county and pr, bate judge of Jeffer- son county, and special election or dered to fill the vacancy, on March 30, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for that office. Of course, my candidacy is subject to the action of the Democratic party. If nonored with this important office, I will give you the best I have. feel that my past experience with county offices have fitted me for the place, and know that I can perform the duties with satisfaction to the people of the entire county. I stand for Good Roads, and will make a special effort to sustain the well-earned reputation of my pre- decessor in that direction. Your vote will be appreciated.
 Respectfully.
 c. M. P1ILFOT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-19
For Prosecuting Attorney.

To the Voters of the Eleventh Judi
 cal District:
 I hereby announce myself as can didate for Prosecuting Attorney Of the Eleventh Judicial District subject to the action of the Democratic vot- CTS of the District. to be held on March 30, 1910 If elected to this responsible position I pledge the peo- ple of the District an honest, efficient and faithful discharge of the duties of the office. I earnestly solicit the votes and the influence of every De- mocrat. Owing to the short time in- tervening until election day, if 1 should fail to meet the voters of the district personally trust it will not be held against me, as it is my earn est desire to meet all and solicit the vote of each voter. My thanks in ad- vance to all in the district who will aid and to them I give the assurance that they will never regret giving me their support for this important of- flee. SIDNEY. J. HUNT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-19
Edible Flowers of India.

Many edible flowers, it appears, are to be found in India. One of the most appreciated grows on a tree about which we have very little information. but which in the country itself is named the 'mhowad." The natives consume an enormous number of these flowers, whos1 pale yellow corollae are pulpy and thick, and they prepare them in various ways.
 When they are fresh they are put iu :akes. to which they give a sweet flavor. but they are more especially used for making bread after they have been dried and reduced to -four. R.c allowing them to ferment a kind Of wine is produced. and by distillinG them brandy is obtained of which the Hindoos are very fond.-Vulgarisa. tion Scientidque.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-19
Not a Success.

The manager of the subscription book department was telling of some of his experiences. "The funniest case l remember he said. was that of au applicant for a job at book canvassine from whom l expected great things He made a careful study of the Iltera ture we supplied him with and was very enthusiastic. Judge of my sur prise when the first morning he went our back he came and handed in his restgnation.
 But you should not be so easily diseoura@ed.' told him. Few make success at the start, and you ac. knowledge that you went into only two places.
 Only TWO. he said !ugubriousiy One 0'as 2 real estate agent who per suNt.ea 1li.3 to sign contract for twi .otF in ffi.ZlehHrst. and the other was tailor. Wli" sold me a suit of clothes 1 d:d"st Want. And. shaking his heat mourntuly. he mumbea Good day and went out Iippincott's.