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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
DONALD MCDONALD
 WON AT JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, Fla, November 24.-Don- aid Mcdonald. carrying top weight of 1A pounds, and favorite in the betting at z to ?, won the Thanksgiving handicap, the feature of the opening day at Mon , crief park today from high-class field.
 The winner assumed the lead soon after the start and retained it to the end, winning in a mile drive by length from Friend Harry, with Mary Davis third. a length back.
 About 5000 persons attended the first days racing of what promises to be the most successful meeting ever held in Florida. Nineteen bookmakers were in line and speculation was brisk. The pub He had & shade the best of it as three favorites won, while the other three win
 ners were well supported at good prices. Summarizes:
 First race, Inaugural dash, jurse $500, I6 furlongs-Hoffman, 10 (Goldstein), 3 to l, even, l to 3, won; Jack Parker, 105 (Obert, to 10. second; T. M. Green, Ill
 (E. Davis). out, third Time. 1:13 S-5. Second race S-year-olds and upward, S400, furlongs-Ida D., 104 CHopkins) to 10, to and to 4, won; Tom Shaw 112 (PealO, to 1, 3 to 1, second Joe
 Gaitens. 113 Davenport, 4 to 5, third
 Time, 1:15 1-5.
 Third race, 2-year-olds, purse $500, 51z furlongs-Aldrian, 110 (ButwelD, 10 to l, to 1. to l, won; Jack Denman, 10e (OberD, to 1. to 10 second; Pharoah, 113 (W. Doyle), i to {, third Time, :0S 1-5.
 Fourth race, handicap, value $500, S-year-olds. mile-Donald Mcdonald, 124
 (Burns), 31a to l, to 5, ' to 10, won;
 Fried Harry, 105 (Musgrave), to 1. to IL, second; Mary Davis, 11s (McGee) to 1, third. Time, AS.
 Fifth race. purse $400, 6 furlongs-Lady
 irma, 108 (G. Burns). 8 to l, won; Ben Double. 1OS (O'Connor). to 5. second; All Red, 1O7 DayenporD, 1 to 2. third. Time, 1:13 1-5.
 Sixth race, selling, mile and sixteenth Aylmer, 106 (Goosc), 6 to l, won; Font. 102 (OberD, to 9 second. St. Joseph, 101 (Gross) 5 to ?. third. Time, 1:4s 1-5.
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Jacksonville Entrie.

Jacksonville, November 24-Entries:
 First race, selling, 2-year-olds 51s fur longs-Ellanett. 99; Trustee, Doll, V. Pow CTS, 100; Lady Ormicant, Americaneer, Husky Lad, 1o3; Limpet, 1os Planutess, 1o7 Grover Hughes. 10S.
 Second race. selling, 4-year-olds and up ward, 1-1-16 mles-Summer Night, Wise Mason, 99; Elfall. Miss Majorie, Ham, bright, Bill Pullman. 104; Norbitt, 10s
 Third race, selling, 3-year-olds and up- ward, furIongs-H Hibernica, 1o1 Red Doe, P. Hornis, Lou Lancer. 106; Allenby, Dr. Burch. 10s; Joe Galtens, 112.
 Fourth race purse, 3-year-olds, fur longs-Henry Hutchison. Sandrian, 103; Compton. 1O6 Bob R., 1oS; John Reardon, 1O9 Ia Nun Da, l12.
 Fifth race, selling. 3-year-olds and up- ward, 6 furlongs-Abrasion, Amoret Bon Ami. 1O4; Detroit, 107; Tubal. Woodlane, Poison DOT, 109.
 Sixth race, selling, 3year-olds and up, 1-16 miles-Col Ashmeade. Sigo, Our Hannah, Glendora, 1o3; Mamie Algot, 1o9: Shapdale, 109; French Girl, 100.
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ALABAnA'S BRILLIANT FIGHT
 CONCLUDES IN GREAT VICTORY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE s.)

s~-~~s~~~~~~-~~~-~- ~~-~-~-~~~~-~.~~~~~ line. The leg of the player shot the oval swiftly toward Alabama goal and it struck post full in the face. The toss of the coin determining the goals, fell to Alabama and the strong wind behind the Crimson White fur nished an opportunity to grasp the bulge on the situation which Alabama did not hesitate to take advantage of
 And the fumbles of the Virginians came at the most inopportune moments for them, and generally terminated a series of slashing line plays which were resulting in heavy gains. On one attempted punt the ball eluded the arms of Waddill and dashed toward virginia's goal. Again Waddill received . punt and in colliding with one of his own men lost the ball on the fum- ble which followed. And again, in the third quarter when Virginia was goal Quarterback Mccall was rushed forgot to notify the officials and Wash
 Some Terrific Fighting
 The game was one of the fercest ever witnessed in Birmingham and 1t was generally the case that at the end of each play some man was left on the ground. grooming and twisting. Vir- gipA was the greater sufferer, for WuddilI was forced to retire and Burlx wes rendered unconscious following a crn<tl in a skirmish. But Vandergraaf o1 Alabama was terribly jostled in the / nxst half and narrowly missed the count, while Mcdowell lay stretched
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Juarez Entries

Juarez, Mexico, November 24.-Terrazas park entries for Friday:
 First race. 51s furlongs-Union Queen, 1o7; Hesitate, Brave Withers, 106; Ilzie, lO5; Helen Scott, 103.
 Second race. 5la furlongs-Pilain, Sain- fox, James Blackstock. 1o5; Short Order, Catherin Scott, Marcus, 102
 Third race. mile-Bonine Prince Charlie, John Louis, Mispillion, Hoyle, Cardinal sarto, 107; .Taskmaster, 1o7
 Fourth race. b1s furlongs-Sid Hart, 112; Sporting Life, Ramon Carona, 109; Napa Nick the Wolf. 105; .Siscous, 103.
 Fifth race. furlongs-Sta Lad, Irvilno. Little Dick, 10s: Carl Claud, 105; Owenita, Gent Nicht, 102.
 Sixth race. selling, furlongs-Sizz Senator Paynter, Niankee Me Bill Eaton Baltronia. Banthel. 107; Gypsy King Mauretania, Valley Stream. 1O4; 'Per- winkle. 99.
 Apprentice allowance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
PENSACOLA RACES

Pensacola, Fla, November Racing began at Kupfrian's park this afternoon under auspices that promise well for the future of the sport in this section of the country. The attendance reached about 20o0 and keen interest was taken in the days programme. Close and exciting fin ishes featured some of the races, the pub lie faring we'll in the winning of ma jority of the favorites. Auburn Queen annexed the feature event almost as her rider elected. Summarizes
 First race, purse $200, 3-year-olds and upward, selling, furlongs-Alencon, 1os Blue Tie, 1o4 (Queenland), 15 to 1, to | to l. second eBn Said, 106 (WinkfelD 10 to l, to 1, to 1, third. Time, 1:0e.
 Second rae, 2-year-olds. furlongs-T H. Mcbride, 9S (Winkfeld). to l, to 1, even, won; Syzygy, 1o7 (sharueger). even to ?, second; Cherokee Rose, Ill (Wrls- pen), out. third. Time, 1s.
 Third race, Inaugural dash. purse s25o all ages, 6 furlongs-Autumn Rose. los (Jackson) even, to ?. out, won; Explicit S9 (Wrispen), ? to l. out. second; Alice, 114 (Burton), out, third. Time 1:18 2-5
 Fourth race, selling, for 3-year-olds and upward, lis miles--Whip Top no How- ard), to 1. to B. out, won Bernard, 11( (Griffin), to 5, to 5, second; B. M Rebo, 116 Donovan). 2 to 1, third. Time 1:53 1-5
 Fifth race, 3-year-olds and upward, 51. furlongs, selling-Lady Chiffon, 1o6 (Wris- pen), to 1. even. 1 to 2, won; McAn- drews 1O9 (Burton), to 1, even. second Ossian. 1oe (Hauley). 8 to. ?, third. Time Ill 3-5
 Sixth race, s2Oo, s-year-olds and up, furlongs, selling-Olivia Nickel, g (Steele) to l, won; Gerando, 104 (Stein- hardt). 8 to 5, second; Rebel Queen, los (Griffin), to 2, third. Time, 1:05 2-5. Polly Lee, Molile Montrose. Teddy Bear Caltha, Hattie Garrett, Grande Dame, end Escutcheon also ran.
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SPELLBOUND TAKES
 FEATURE HANDICAP

Oakland, November 24-In the presence of the largest crowd of the season, Spell bound won the Thanksgiving handicap from high class field at Emeryville to- day. There were light showers during the afternoon, but the track was good. Bub- bling Water was the favorite for the handicap, which was at a mile and fur long. She lost ground through failure to obtain clear sailing and was unable to catch Spellbound when it came to the struggle through the final quarter. Sum mares:
 First race. furlongs-Nyanza (Pick- ens). I to 5. won; Argonuat QMentry), 5 to ?. second; Donald (Batiste), 40 to 1, third. Time, 1:14 2-5.
 Second race, 5s furlongs-Pay Streak (Archibald), ? to 1. won; Ayame (van- dusen), 6 to 1, second; Media (Callahan), 2o to 1. third. Time. LOT 2-5.
 Third race, 5 furlongs- -Meltondale (Archibald), 5 to 3, won; Prudent tGil- berD. 10 to 1. second; Bitter Sir (FogeD, to 1, third. Time 101.
 Fourth race, Thanksgiving handicap, mile and Spellbound (Page), 5 to 1, won; Bubbling Water (Archibald), to 5, second; Chester Krum (Callahan), to 1, third Time, 1:61 2-5.
 Fifth race, mile, selling-Hooray Gar ner) to 1, won: Cabin (Fisher), 8 to 1, second Sir Angus (Leeds), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:40 4-5.
 Sixth race, furlongs-No Quarter (Fisher), to 1, won; Tillinghast Gar ner), to 1, second; Smiley Metzner (Archibald), to 5, third. Time. 1:13.
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AUBURN RESERVES
 BEAT HIGH 6-3

Auburn. November 24-(Special)-The Auburn reserves on the campus here to- cay defeated the Birmingham hlgn school by a score of to 3. Sanford made the touchdown for Auburn in the second quarter, tackle over tackle. Zeil- mnski kicked field goal for Birming- ham in the third quarter from the 3S-yard line. For Auburn, Ressijac, Hall, San ford and Beatty played good games. For Birmingham, Wood, Zeilminski and Sed- wright starred. Zeilminskis kicking was a feature of the game. The lineup:
 Auburn. Position. Birmingham.
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Rnces Rx Motorcxclists

Savannah, November 24.-Fifty motor. cyclists took part in the holiday races over the grand prize automobile race course today. Earl McCone, riding an Indian, won the first race. 17.3 miles. in 2s sso. John Moschner, riding an Indian won the 51 g miles event in 1:12:10. H. A. Rock, riding a Harley Davidson, won the third event, 5l 8 miles, in 1:10:22
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Womau Convicted of Murder

wenatchee, Wash, November 24-Mrs. Bella A. Totten was pronounced guilty of murder in the first degree by jury to- day. Mrs Totten, following a dispute over a right of way across the Totten ranch last August, shot and killed James Sutton, neighbor. Mrs. Totten said she shot after Sutton had tried to strike her aged mother,
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Mercer 2s. Howard O

Macon. Ga, November 24.-In game featured by Binions sensational end run of 75 yards to a touchdown through half of the Howard team, Mercer won de- cisively by the score of B to o today. Mercer's work was execrable until the last of the third quarter, when the first touchdown was made. In the last quarter the Baptists tore through the Howard line at will. The majority of gains came
 from end runs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
TULANE DEFEATED
 BY TEXAS A. AND M

Houston Texas, November 24.-Tulane university fighting gamely lost her last game of the football season here today to the Texas A. and M college by a score of r to 0. The Louisiana team, which was outweighed 12 pounds to the man. outplayed Texas, but lost owing to the superior weight of their opponents. Three men were injured, Barnes, captain of Texas being taken out of the game in the first quarter with dis1ocated shoulder. Conway and Wood of Tulane left the game during the third quarter, the former with broken jaw and the latter surreing with severe bruises The lineup:
 and M Position Tulane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Charleston, s. C., November 24.--Out- played at every angle of the game save bunting, the South Carolina eleven went down to defeat before the Citadels at Hampton park this afternoon by score of to o. The cadets gained almost at will, Carolina being held to only one first down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
TACKLE BURKE SUFFERING
 FROM CONCESSION OF BRAIN

The accident occurred in the last play of the last game of the season.
 Burk was borne from the field uneon- scious, and it was announced by Dr. Pol lard at the Hilman that he is suffering from concussion of the brain. The at- tending physicians do not think the &C., cident will result seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Pensacola Entries

Pensacola, Fla, November 24-Entries for Friday:
 First race. five furlongs. allowances Chenault, 105; Athie w.. 1o2; Cry Baby, or; Golden Ruby. 102; T. H. Mcbride. 100; Sanctim. 105; Jim L., 10S.
 Second race, five furlongs, Swear odds and up, selling-Blacl Domino, 124; Sabo Blend, PA; Miss Cardigan, 124; Teddy Bear, PA; Nettie Carita, 124; Dona H., Complete, Catennen. 124.
 Third race. six and one-half furlongs, sellng-Chief Hayes, Miss Vigilant. Dolly Bultman. 109; Won Laer. Ben Howe. 112; Lew Hill, S6; Rubiola, IA; Bedminster, 99 (apnrentice allowance).
 Fourth race. four and one-half furlongs, 4-year- and up, gentlemen riders)-- Grenade, My Rosa, Beverstein, John Gar ner, Elsie Van, Ruiloba, 139.
 Fifth race, five furlongs, 3-year-olds and up. selling Kiamesha H., Jacobite, Mo- Andrews, Expect to See, B. J. Swanner, Louise K, Oriflamb, pr. Crook, PA; Ben Sand, 121.
 Sixth race, one mile, 3-year-olds and up selling-Herman Doyle, 114; Warden, Sir Walter Rollins. Ill; Norman, no; Oc- topus, i15; King of Mist, 113; John Car roll, 106 (apprentlce allowance claimed) Athenio. 1O4 Autumn Girl, 1o6; Profile. TOT.
 weather clear and track good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Of dozen minor injuries received by bama and Washington and Lee, but one was serious. That was sustained by Tackle Burk of Virginia, and he was rendered unconscious in clash just as the whistle blew terminating the game.
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Tie mt Mobile

Mobile, November 24-Outweighed 30 pounds, Spring Hill college this after noon held Fort Morgan to & score of to in one of the most stubborn and hardest fought games of the season Three times the collegians held the sol- ders under the shadow of Spring Hills goal '7
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Virginia '. North Carolina O

Richmond Va, November M.-Fifteen thousand people saw the University of Virginia defeat the University of North Carolina, to o, in the annual football contest between the two institutions here today The Tar Heels were the heavier team and put up good defensive game but were conspicuously weak on the of fensive. The playing on both sides was marred by fumbling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Nebro.ka 11e. Haskell Indians Q

Lincoln, Neb., November 24.-The Has, kell Indians were disastrously defeated by the State University of Nebraska on Nebraska Field today by the score of 119 to O. It was Nebraska's high score for the season. Only twice did the vis- itors hold Nebraska for downs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Another Cnrdinalp pend

Rome, November 24.-Cardinal Sanmin- iateli died today He was born at Radi- condeli in 1s40 and was proclaimed car dinal in 1901. Through his death the number of vacancies in the sacred col lese Is raised to 10.
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The Line-Up

Summary: SCOrt tHu IIr5t QuffteT' zaIf1 bama O, Washington and Lee O. score end first half, Alabama o, Washington and Lee o; score end third quarter. Alabama 8, Washington and Lee O. final score, Ala bama g. Washington and Lee O. Officials: !: Referee, Selden of Sewanee; umpire, FI- gin of Nashville: field judge, Sawrie or Sewanee; head linesman, Ware of Au- burn. Touchdown, Moody. Goal after touchdown, Moody. Goal from field. Moody. Length of periods. 15 minutes
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Oakland Entries

Oakland, November 24.-Entries for Friday:
 First race, 6 furlongs-Titus II, Pal Lady Hildreth, F. E. Shaw, Ill; Wood lane, Wap, Lady Renssalaer, Lady Ad- elaide. 107l Fay Muir, 103; Inaugura- tion, Buena, 102; Louise B., 95-
 Second race, furlongs, selling Billy Myer, Plumefi Twilight. Queen, Chas. Green, III; Directello. E. M. Fry 1Q7; Domithilde, 102.
 Third race, 1 1-18 miles-Captain Burnett. Belleview. 10s; Treasure Seek CT, Elgin. Sir Wesley, 104; Star Actor, 103; Lady McNally, 99.
 Fourth race. 6 furlongs-Boggs, Dar- gin, 101:. Setback, 10S; Kyle. Daddy Clip, Braxton. Dahlgren. 105.
 Fifth race. mile and 20 yards-Apol- ogize, Allness. 112; Irrigator. Nettie Traver, Spring Ban, Royal Stone. Cabin, 109; Silver Grain 10S.
 Sixth race, futurity course@Sully, 112; Zapra, Sam Brooks. Circo. Vaspa- sian. Kitty Cunard. 10e.
 Weather threatening; track good,
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Referee. McCrohan; Umpire, Redman; head linesman. Stockes; field judge, Howell.
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soutb Carolina Beaten

weather clear and track good.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-06-08

stroved and 20 people to have been
killed there.
Other deaths occurred at Valata
nearby and it is feared that fatalities
will be reported from other villages
which for time are cut off from COM
munication with this city.
The shock occurred at A. NJ. today,
while the people We're still in their beds
Many houses at Calitri tumbled, bury
ing the occupants in the ruins.
Those who escaped death or serious
injury fed terror stricken from their
homes and into the country.
None waited to don street clothes
and as a result many subsequently
suffered from exposure.
Troops were dispatched from all
quarters into the affected district as
scon as the loss of life and property
became known tC the government and
the officials of nearby cities
The shocks were felt here. but no
damage was done in this immediate vi
cinity.
News frnn Salcrno at tnc head of
the Gulf of Salcrno. 90 miles southeast
Of Naples, is to the effect that the
shock was distinct there and caused
considerable damage. Details are lack
ing.
The shock was felt for 10 seconds i'm
the province Of Avellino. 1t also was
felt strongly but for a shorter period
ut CozcnZa, I'aola, Catanzaro. Reggie.
Potenza, Benevento, Capua and Melfi.
It is said however, that the damage
in these towns was not serious and
that there was no loss Of life.
The shock was also felt in the de-
partments of Basilicata, Calabra and
Sicily. 1t conferred in that province of
Avellino in Campania, but extended
throughout the provinces of Beneven-
to. Campebaso. Caserta and Naples.
A panic was created at Tore An
nunziata. and Tore Del Greco. where
the populations lived in constant fear
Of an eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Reports from Basilicata say that the
shock was felt severely at PotenZa.
Similar reports come from Paola and
CatanZaro. in the Department of Gala
h,ia. and FROM Palermo on the north
crn coast Oc Sicily.
Five persons We're killed in the vii
lage Of san Sele. province of Putzena.
in the department of Basciicata.
Every house in the village was dam
aged. Slight shocks continued in that
district this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-06-08
AT the First Shot Fired
I'll Level the Bluff"
Intrepid Yankee Officer Talks
To NIcaraguan.
Gen. Rlvas Som.whai Fo3llshly
Defles United States.

BluetieldS. Nicaragua, June AT the
first shot fired against the American flag
or an American vessel, | will level the
bluff
This is the reply made today by Com
mander Harold *. Hines, commanding
the American gunboat Dubuque, at a
threat made by Gen. Rivas. of the Madrlz
force holding Bluefields Bluff. to stop by
force any vessels of whatever nationali-
ty entering the harbor.
General Rivas has practically defied
the United States. declaring that he
will disregard the proclamation is
sued from Washington on May 81 to
the effect that the United States gov
eimnent denies the right Of either fac
ton to seize American owned vessels
o" property without consent Of and re-
compensation of the owners.
He has warned Commander Hines
that he will prevent by rorce, regard
less of flag, any further vessels from
entering the harbor. In response to
tnis the American commander imme-
diately sent to him the above message,
which would mean the unnihilation OF
the handful of Madriz troops now re-
naming in this neighborhood. A criti-
cal situation has thus arisen. which
may involve the United States. but
the American officers here are OF the
opinion that General Rivas will not
attempt to make good his threat In an
effort to collect customs duties.
There are constant rumors of threats
against the life of Thomas p Moffat.
the American consul here. and the
whole situation at BlCefields, instead
of quieting has assumed more seri
Gus aspect
Gen. Carton. who has followed UP the
retreat of Gen. Chavarria, one of the
commanders of the Macrfz army, has
overtakcn him at "A mining point some
distance from Rama. Chavarria had
established his forces in the houses as
a means of defence and Carton notified
him as he did not wish to make an
attack for fear of damaging property
belonging to foreigners, he would give
him an hour to abandon his position,
otherwise he would begin lombard
ment.
According to latest reports Gen.
Chavarria is continuing his retreat be-
yong the topaz mines, with Cartons
forces in pursuit. Gen. Estrada is
showing a firm hand. He is opening
up the banana interests which is help
ing business in other directions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-06-08
Of President Fellows in
Hands Of Trustees.
U. Of N. Head Makes a
Statement Of His Policy.
Will Preside at the Commencement
Exercises This Week.

Bangor Me. June 1.-Presldent
George Emory Fellows today present
cd his resignation to the trustees of
the University of Maine. At their urg
ent request he will preside at the Com
mencement exercises this week and
will perform the usual duties Of his
acted upon
President Fellows makes the follow
ing statement:
"On account of the publicity which
has been given to the recent unpleaS-
ant action on the part of the students
of the University of Maine. I think it
is only right that | should give plain
gtaterIent of what has constituted the
policy of the president,
"The trustees, faculty and president
nave worked 50 closely tJgether for
what they have considered the best in
terestS of the university that it has
hitherto appeared unnecessary to give
to the public their working ideals. but
the action uf Il few of the alumni and a
few students during the past year has
made it seem wise 20 take tn" public
closer in % their confidence.
"Our policy has been good scholar
ship. clean athletics and manly charac-
ter, with as little politics mixed therein
as is possible in q State university.
Supported by the will of the people of
the state, We will not be forced to
stand by new ideals either in scholar
ship morals or manners We expect
the students who come here to be
have as decent gentlemen should and
if tney come With ideas to the contrary,
they must find here an institution
which will edIcatc them along these
desirable lines We stand firmly on
the basis that this is, first of all. an
educational institution and everything
has been done to improve it as such
along the most modern educational
ideals. There is always an element to
oppose This policy, always an element
that cries out for snap courses and
SHADY athletics whose motto would be
"Nin at any cost but vim This Gle
lnent will always work in the dark and
will insidiously and in subtle ways in
nucnce any young mind which it can
reach secretly. IT'S true purpose VIII
not always be recognized by young
minds which i IS influencing. It's man
ifeetations viii be many and will be
calculated to deceive the student and
the public.
"There will always be an element.
700. which stands for IoosenesS IF NOR
ais and coarScncSS of speech and
this same element will enjoy the de
struction of the state and private prop
ertv and cares but little for education
II ideals bat which certainly has not
been count"nanced by us nor does it
have the support of the best people of
the state.
parents certainly do not care to
send their cherished sons and daugh-
ters to an institution which represents
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