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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28


Racords OF the weather kept for the
1oct quarter century indicate that the
f w, of London's atmosphere Is
decreasing.
THE people OF the United States
trust Uncle Sam. The Panama Can
al loan OF $50,O00,0OO was oversub-
ecribed three times and more, to the
extent OF $168,000.000.
lightning struck mill in South
Carolina and stopped the machinery
inst in time to save a man who,
caught in the betting, was being
yhirIed to death
The first retaliation of the fly
against the movement for Its EXTERN
ination is reported In the case Of
man who broke his leg while trying
TO kill fly on his nose.
DR.. Hodge is calling attention to
an important public matter in his
nIea for bird conservation. The life
OF the trees depend ON the life OF the
birds, and the vital necessity of the
latter needs to be impressed more on
the public mind, which is at present
not awake to all that depends upon
the protection OF the birds.
A puzzling eye disease which is
widespread in Connecticut towns this
summer is said BY physicians to be
caused by the use OF oil On the
streets. The eyelids of those affected
turn a yellowlsh color and the lashes
fall out Trolley motormen are the
most frequent sufferers in the cities.
More than 100000 gallons of oil have
been placed upon the streets during
the summer
Two Japanese. shipyards, both pri-
Tate concerns, are to build a dread
nought each for the Mikado's Navy
Ii has for some time been a source
OF constant lament on the part of
the Japanese press that Japanese
shipyards have been tagging far be-
hind those Of Europe and America,
upon which the Japanese Navy has
been mostly dependent for its supply
II Warshlps.
Portugal suspects that the Spanish
government is secretly supporting the
Portuguese monarchists in their at
tempt to overthrow the new republic.
II Spain is thus acting, it may be
against International law, but
it is in obedience to the higher law
of self-preservation- With a republic
next door any monarchy might be ex-
cused for feeling slightly nervous as
to its own future.
It may be desired to serve several
beverages such AZ tea, coffee and
cocoa and Jos. N. Papendry OF East
Liverpool, Ohio, has patented No.
994,949, combination pot, which has
a number of Independent compart-
ments to receive the different bever-
ages. A single spout has openings
compartments and valves controlling
these openings are worked from a
point near the handle SO the person
pouring can open any particular valve
and SO cause tea, coffee or cocoa to
discharge from the spout.
The Paris Municipal Council has
taken remarkable step, which will
be universally approved 1t has made
a stand against what It describes as
the Statue mania" a resolution
has been brought in and favorably re
ported on that no new statues shall
be erected In Paris for 10 years to
come no matter what may be the
claims to Immortality of the candi-
dates for hontrs In bronze or marble.
OF late years there has been an cpl
demic of statues, busts, bas reliefs,
etc, concentrating the virtues OF
obscure individuals,of whom their fell
low-citizens often first heard when
they were perpetuated in some public
square.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28

j. ID. Weirnert, Mason work
on Aloways Creek bridge. 1093.7S
York Bridge Co., Iron bridge
Tor over Aloways creek. =. 1880
Frederick County Commits
sioners, "a joint bridge
over Sans Creek. ........ 245.22
Jesse p Weybright, Concrete
arch bridge, Bruceville and
KeySvilfe Road ........... 1927
J. Howell Davis, Masonry and
fill Pipe Greek bridge at
Basehoar's Mill ...-... 246.00
York Bridge Co., Iron for
Pipe Creek bridge. ...... $4,000
j. d. Weimert, Masonry and
fill on Tyson bridge over
Morgan Run ........... 1880
York Bridge Co., iron for Ty-
son bridge ................ $500
II. J. Haines, New bridge
at sillmans ............. 1888
II. j. Haines, New Bridge
Wagoners ................. 1902
Fl. J. Haines, New Bridge at
Bowersox's ................ 144.S9
Charles 8. Marker, new
bridge over Bare Branch
near Pleasant Valley. 274.55
Baltimore County Commits
sioners, u joint bridges. ~. 1902
David =. Walsh, PLANK. ..... $500
Frederick County Commits
sioners, " joint bridges. 14.6S
=. 5. Macalvaine Co, iron for
joint bridge over Patapsco
Falls, at Marriottsville. 49,. 222.5O
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28
Large Bridges.

a. M Kalbaugh, Lumber for
bridge over Bare Branch
at Mayberry --.-..s 1875
a. M. Kalbaugh, Sleepers for
bridge over Bare Branch
on Plank Road. ....-. 27.5I
A. M. Kalbaugh, Plank Dis
tiiet ~. 1..-.-. 29.94
A. Il. G1mber, pointing iron
bridge over Morgan Run. 55.25
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28
County Commissioners.

George w. Brown, salary and
travelling expense ........$ 495.75
John 8. Fink, salary and
travelling expense. $1,000
BENZ. +. Stansbury, salary
and travelling expense .-... $3.50
o. Edward Dodrer, Clerk and
Treasurer 100000
O. Edward Dodred, Clerk and
Treasurer, making out jury
list 5000
Charles z. Fink, counsel. $50. 10000
Charles E. Fink, counsel ex-
ira service. ........... $500
Florence Little, janitor. ..... $4,000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28

.1 ENERAL STATEMENT Ole RE.
NJ CEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
FOB CARROLL COUNTY FOB THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE SOth,
191L
The following will show the
amount or taxes levied for the year
1911 at 48 cents on eacn $4,000, val
uation also the amount levied at 80
cents on each $4,000 valuation ON
Bonds and securities fn the several
Districts and the amount due from
other sources for county purposes:
Amount of Taxes Carried at 40 Cents
ON each $4,000 Valuation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28

The people OF the United States
net Uncle Sam. The Panama Can
Al 4 loan OF $50,O00,OOO was oversub-
scrihed three times and more, to the
extent OF 100000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28

THE Champion Binders, Mowers, and
n Rakes sold by p. +. Bennett, Of
Sykesville, are the light draft and most
durable on the market.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28

Amount collected from cor
poraticns 1s.s2s.4O
Amount collected from
Mortgage Tax. .......... 4,954.9O
Received from other sources 2,007.0a
$155,7S5.4S
Total Expense for the year 134,487.15
Cash balance. 21,29S SO
Taxes i'm hands of Collectors 14,493.75
Taxes due from Corpora
tons ............... $500
Taxes due from Mortgage
Tax. about. .............. 10000
Due from State Road Com
missioners On Shoemaker
Roads .......... s,5so.Os
Due from petitioners on
Shoemaker Roads. 716.O1
Due from Baltimore Coun-
ty, removed case . 377.5O
$4O,94O.6S
Public School Bonds. ...-. 100000
BY balance ............... $19,940.6S
Under an Act OF the General As
sembly of Maryland 1900, chapter 242,
the County Commissioners are auth
orized to retain a sufficient sum to
pay the interest on said bonds and
also beginning ON the first day of
April, 1905, to retain 100000 each
year thereafter to be paid on the prin-
cipal, the said sum to be retained from
the sum or sums Of money apportion-
ed and appropriated by said County
Commissioners each year for public
school purposes.
GEO. w. BROWN, President,
JOHN $. FINK,
B. +. STANSBURY,
Board OF County Commissioners.
O. EDWARD DODRER,
Clerk and Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28
$40,950.OO
County Roads

Road Viewers, sc.
Road petitioned for BY Noah
Rill and others. $12.75'
Main and Macadam Roads.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28
CURRENT NEWS.

THE heads OF all Chinese babies are
anaTad when they are month old.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28
THE
Maryland Agricultural
College
College Park, Md.
MARYLAND'S SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGY.
55th year begins Sept. r.. Entrance
examination Sept. IL and Is.

Students taking Agriculture and allied branches
have the benefit Of the ". s. Department OF ARri-
culture, in Washington. and OF the Government
Experiment Farms ut Arlington and Beltsville
Students pursuing the Engineering courses
supplement their practical knowledge BY visits 10
the Mt Clare shops. Sparrows Point, and other
similar places where great mechanical and engi-
neering work ~ In operation.
The Agricultural College In Maryland's School
or Technology. and is meeting the demand of the
age Tor trained men in the great fields of Agri-
culture, Science and Engineering. Positions are
assured to all graduates.
Particular attention In called to the Two Years
Course In Agriculture and Horticulture.
Each department of the College is supplied with
the most modern and approved apparatus. The
dormitories are equipped with steam heat. elect
ric light and hot and cold shower baths. The
location Of the College is unsurpassed for health.
There is N sanitorium. with trained nurse, under
the charge Of a resident physician. ANY possible
contagious disease can be completely isolated.
Tuition. books. heat light, laundry. board med
ical attention etc. all included in the charge
Of $40 per year. payable $50 quaterly In advance
Send for Catalogue and Book OF Views.
IL viii be OF advantage To those who expect 10
enter the College to send In their application as
soon as possible.
n. w. Sylvester, Pres,
july14-2m College Park, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28

States Attorney.
J. Milton Reifsnider. ....... 100000
Cost Of Removed Cases.
Baltimore City, Stuart C Stuart,
vs.. Atlantic Machine Works. .$51 .21
Inquests.
DR.. Fl. G. Preston, viewing body
OF Charles Davis. .........$ 500
DIR. II. @. Preston, viewing body
OF John McFlinn ......... 500
Allen Griffin, Inquest over
body Of J. N. Brewer. ..... 1910
DR.. L. X. Woodward, inquest
over body OF Bernard Fowler 500
DIR. l.. K. Woodward, inquest
and autopsy of infant child. 1000
Or. j.. X. Woodward, examina-
ton in insanity case. ....... 200
DIR. Il. J. Coonan, inquest over
body of Bernard Fowler. 500
DR.. r. J. Coonan, viewing body
OF George HUH. ......... 500
DIR. 4. ]. Coonan, examination
In insanity case. ...... 500
Dr.. Fl. vi. Fftzhugh, inquest ov-
err body of Bernard Fowler. 500
DR.. z. M. Sullivan, inquest and
autopsy OF infant child. ... $500
J. p. Baltozer, J. p, viewing
body of John McF1inn. ..... 500
Drs. z. r. Lewis, and J. Watt,
examination in criminal case
by request of the States At
torney 1000
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$2,UOT.02
Financial Statement Showing the
Condition Of the County June SOth,
1911.
Cash In Bank July 1st, 1908 22,3S7. SO
Amount received from Tax
Collectors ..-..-....... 110,112-17
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28

Nine Millions a year are spent on
80 maintenance of roads in England.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-28
Paid One-Hah Road Tax Collected in
The Corporations.
Miscellaneous Account.

Miscellaneous Account.
Q. G P. Telephone Co.. rs 1890
Consolidated Public Utilities
Co. Observation-Disclosures. 446.O1
American Union Telephone
20. ................. 1915
Edwin w. Shriver, Classifying
Records ................. 10000
Price Co, Record Book. .. 6.25
Peters Publishing & Printing
Co., Binding books in Regis
ter of Wills Office. ...... 225.O0
Kelly Stationary Co., Books. 2O.45
Baltimore Office & Supply Co.,
supplies -.-...--.---......- 300
r. A. Diffenbaugh, Stationary
and supplies MINIMUM. 51.45
Meyer & Thalheimer Co., sup
pies ESQ
Charles Bowers, painting at
Court House ...-....... 13.45
Fl. p. Gorsuch, p. w., stamped
Envelopes ................ 63.72
Joseph y. Franklin, Livery. 1000
Edward Chrest, Livery ... $50
Paul Case, Carpenter Work. 7.37
0. B. Hunter, carpenter work
and material at Court House 1T434
+. a. Sharrer & Son. 1875
Police Department, Baltimore
detective service and ex-
pense 55.91
Coal for Court House. ....... 20S.55
Ice G Cold Storage Co... 1882
Westminster Hardware Co.,
hardware To- Court House 7O.s3
j. HI. Redding, burying dead
horse at Alesia, belonging to
Baltimore City Water Co... 500
Supplies, &C., Court House. 9.05
Chairs for Court House $500. 21.O0
Florence Little, grass seed. ... 2.40
Thomas r.. Jones, over paid for
Mary z. Jones, who died at
Springfield Hospital s.-1.. 91.s7
George E. Wright, additional
assessment for levy OF 1910. 7.33
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24
WASH. { LEES
GREATEST YEAR
TOTAL REGISTRATION AT HIS
TOXIC EDUCATIONAL lNSTi.
TON REACHER 646.

Especial to The Richmond Ntrgjnianb
LEXINGTON. VA, March 24.-The
Washington and I.ee catalogue for the
present session has been issued. show
H." that the total registration for the
year up TO February LIST was 616.
Thirty six States and Territories, in
Guiding four foreign countries. are rep
r. scented, the foreign countries being
Mexico. Ontario Persia and Russia
The total registration last year was
597. The present is by far the largest
in the history of Wash
ipgton and Lee. Virginia leads with
266 students, and West Virginia comes
next with SO. North Carolina with 80.
Tennessee with rs. Texas with % and
Alabama with "a.
With reference to departments. the
following Is noted; III the Academic,
34e: Law. 1862; Engineering, 10l.
George Hutchinson Denny. NJ. A,
Ph.D, LID is president; Henry Dom
aid Campbell, NJ. A., Ph.D.. dean of
the University; Livingston Waddeil
Smith, NJ A. Ph.D dean of the Acad-
emic College. David Carlisle Hum
phreys, c. t., dean Of the School OF
Martin Parks Burks, b.
A. LIB, LID. dean OF the Law
School; John Lyle Campbell, secretary
and treasurer.
The faculty. is composed OF 20 pro
fessors, ~ instructors. and 10 assist
ants. Tie library stan consists of six
with Miss Anne Robertson White. IL
orarian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24

LADY's NARROW ESCAPE

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian,)
ASHLAND. VA, March 24.--The
second of the series OF pubic lectures
ON topics relating to nealth will be
delivered in she college chapel this
evening at S O'clock by DR.. Ennion
q. Williams, State health commits
sicner. The subject is tuberculosis
The new stereopticon recently ac-
qulred by Professor Day will be used
to Illustrate the lecture.
Mrs. William Sackett Duell, of Am
sterdam, y. Y. with her two little
sons, Billy and Bobbie. arrived in
Ashland Wednesday for visit of some
weeks 10 her mother. Mrs. louise
Child Fisher
Miss Florence Trevilian had the
misfortune to be struck and severely
hurt by falling ladder on yesterday
afternoon. Miss Trevillian was pass
ing in front of Myburg's store when
the ladder. which had been left by
workman who was painting the out
side wall. was blowff down by the
severe wind, striking her to the
ground.
BY order of its president Mrs.
A. n. Lancaster there was a meet
ing of the High School Improvement
League at the home of Mrs. Lam
caster on Thursday evening. A large
number We're present and many i'm
portant points were discussed. Mrs
X. &. Smithey made an informal ad-
dress on the needs and welfare OF the
school, which was highly appreciated
and enjoyed, the local hits especially
hitting the point" The league de-
cided 10 give the play, Cricket on the
Hearth" in May to raise funds for
needed improvement this year being
the centennial of Dickens birth.
Principal j. Miller Leake, of the high
school, in order to stimulate an in
terest in Dickens works among his
pupils will devote this afternoon to
readings from the works of this great
novelist. Between the readings the
high school double quartette will sing
number OF old English and Scotch
songs.
Mrs. c. c. Bridges and her daugh-
ter, Arlene. who has been spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hutchings. at Lake Saranac, n. Y.
are expected home tomorrow.
Miss Margaret Davis. of Farmvllle,
will be the weekend guest OF Miss
aMrtha Hughes
Miss Spain, OF Dunn barton, will
spend the weekend with Miss May
Smith at the home of Mrs. williams.
Professor Albert Fl. Trttle. OF the
University Of Virginia was in Ashland
yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24
FAVOR COMPULSORY
EDUCATION LAW
TEACHERS LEAGUE OF FLUyAN.
Ma PASS RESOLUTIONS THAT
HAVE SIGNIFICANT
RING.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian1
CARYSBROOK, VA, March a.
AT recent meeting OF the Teachers
League of Fluvanna county the ques-
ton OF compulsory education was dis
cussed at length and the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolutions adopted by the Teach
ers' League of Fluvanna county:
Whereas. the teachers of Fluvan-
ma county find that there are children
OF said county who are not reached
by the present method of school edu-
cation, and whereas. the said teachers
of Fluvanna county are most DESTROYS
of doing all in their power for the
education OF the children of the
county; be 1t
Resolved, That we, the Teachers
League of Fluvanna county, in con-
vention assembled, put ourselves on
record as favoring compulsory educa-
ton in the State of Virginia, and be
it further
lave the State OF Virginia, section
SJ-A. to the earnest consideration
OF the school trustees OF the county
with the object of materially increas-
inlg the attendance and the efficiency
of the public school; and be it further
Resolved, That copy OF these res
olutions be sent to the trustees of each
school district in the county by the
secretary OF said league.
MR.. KENNETH yEIRs.
chairman;
MISS AXLE BERRY,
MRS. WM. PETTY.
MIR. J. o. HADEN.
"a copy.1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24
MAY VOTE BONDS
TO HELP RAILROAD
WINsTON-sALEM BUSINESS MEN
HEAR PLANS OF RANDOLPH
CUMBERLAND LINE.

Especial TO The Richmond Vreinian.)
WINSTON SALEM. n. c., March
24.--About twenty-five prominent
business men of this city met at the
board of trade rooms yesterday after
non. together with Mr.. A. f. Tate,
OF High Point. for the purpose OF dis
cusslng the proposed Randolph and
Cumberland railroad from Cameron.
y. C., via High Point. TO Winston
Salem. making number OF splendid
connections in this city and connect
Ing al Cameron with the main line OF
the Seaboard Air Line railroad.
Mr.. Tate desired to get opinions
OF prominent business men here as 10
whether or not this community VIII
vote 100000 bonds TO aid in financ-
Ing the proposition, All present ex.
pressed the opinion that this can be
done. The ultimate terminus of the
road viii be Southport. n. c., which
Is declared to be destined to become
the States leading seaport town.
Quite number OF gentlemen pres
snt spoke. favoring the proposed
road.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24
MICH STOCK BITTEN At HAMBg re,
CAUSING GREAT FINAN-
CIAL LOSS,
TOWN PANIC STRICKEN
MAD CANNES CAME WHEN NEAR
IN EVERY MAN WAS ABSENT
FROM HoME-MANY cows
MUST BE KILLED.

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginian1
LURAY, VA. March 24.-Hamburg.
this county, section which for years
mas suffered heavy losses in stock,
which have been bitten by rabd dogs.
Is agafn in tho throes OF excitement
from the same cause. No sooner has
one excitement subsidized from q raid
If the dogs than it IS followed by
another. and each succeeding one an
pears to be attended more costly con-
sequences than its PREDECESSOR, The
little hamlet. only three miles from
Sweay, al late hour Wednesday. was
visited by DOES. which began a work
NJ destruction, on the eastern side of
the town. Continuing through the
town. where nearly ever man was
absent fr2nl home, they did not cease
their work OF biting stock ou every
hand. until they had reached the west
ern limits Of the place. leaving a trial
IT heavy financial loss To owners Of
stock. The dogs appeared to attack
milk eoRs mere than any other ami
mails These VIII have to he killed
ii. Nj Kaufman. Of that section, with
ia the past few months has lost hum
dreds OF dollars III stock from the
ravageS OF ra bid dogs. Mr. Kaufman
also had "a daughter bitten by rabid
dogs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24
kle. Treasurer w. b. Cole, Jr., so !
far, has no opposition for reelection. |
KNIGHTS OF UNIFORM RANK
ENJOY ELABORATE SUPPER

That the Uniform Rank. knights of
Pythians, Is a reserve of the United
States army and subject to call against
invasion was a subject discussed with
pride and interest at the recent drill
and supper Of Hallowell Dickinson
Company in Smithdeal Hall recently.
The order Is the only fraternal or
ganization having such a distinction
Colonel w. H WILCOX and Captain
Reinach, of Petersburg. who were
guests of honor, extended an invita-
ton TO the Richmond company to
visit the uniformed knights of Pc
tersburg and the invitation was ac-
cepted. Captain Joseph l.. Creery,
commander OF the local company,
presided. The supper was arranged
by knight Walter Tucker. of SYRIA
cuse Lodge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24

At the silver tea, to be given in the
home Of Mrs. Fl. G. Dickerson's, $50
East Broad Street, this evening, the
following program will be rendered:
violin selection with piano accompan-
iment. Song Without Words"
(Tschawkowsky) Mr.. John Relnhardt.
Miss Cartwright, accompanist Read
ing. Miss Bessie Dudley: vocal solo.
I'm the Garden of My Heart" (BalD.
Miss Grace Gathright. Instrumental
solo. Miss Lucille Gwathmey. Reel
tation. Miss Elizabeth Goode; vocal
solo. Banjo Song" (Homer) Miss
Tignor; reading, Miss George Zines;
vocal solo, MIR. Floyd Reams; reading,
Miss Bessie Dudley.
This tea is under the auspices Of
Miss Goldie PAGES Sunday schol class
of Broadus Memorial and members and
friends are promised a very pleasant
evening.
Circulars are being distributed an
nouncing a lecture to be given Sunday
afternoon at 3 p. NJ, in Liberty Hall.
by Rev. NJ. l.. Herr, of New York,
under the auspices of the Information
al Bible Students Association. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Not only has the Rev. J. J, Wicker
made for himself a reputation as an
evangelist. but his services are con-
6tdHlly bclns 1OuSHt iOE &uS tSGluTS
platform. He will deliver his lecture
on Palestine" illustrated by stereop-
tican views, this evening In cambridge
street Baptist Church, Southside.
Mrs. c. NJ. Bishop, of Hampton. for
merly Miss Lottie t'lournoy. of Church
Hill, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Flournoy. Of 1914 East Broad street
Mrs. w. c. Binford has returned
from trip of several weeks to Balti-
more. Philadelphia and Norfolk She
WAS the guest of her sister. Mrs. w.
c. Calls for short time, and left to-
Gay for Atlanta, Ga, where she will
make her future home.
DR.. Juanita Shaw, who is now on a
visit to the home of her parents at
Gochen. Va, will leave about the first
of April, for Davenport Iowa, where
she has accepted a position to teach
in the Chiropractic College, OF which
she is Il graduate. DR.. Shaw has en-
deared herself to a large number of
friends and patients on the hill, who
will regret her departure from the
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-24
START WH|RL-NI
"A. CAMPAIGN
RALEIGH PROPOSES TO RAISE
S65.00o BY APRIL 1 FOR GOOD
WORK-RICHMON MAN
SPEAKS.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.J
RALEIGH. \. c., March 24.--toI-
lowing stirring addresses by United
States Judge j. c. Pritchard, of Ashe-
vile; Mr.. $, A. Ackley. of Richmond,
and II. G. Hood. or greensboro. at Ia
conference dinner last night partici-
patcd in by nearly two hundred young
men, the campaign for raising $780,
900 for a Y. NJ. q. A. building was
formally launched: No subscriptions
were taken. but there were announce
ments Of a number OF large subscrip-
tons aggregating $4,000. They were
Ashby Baker $1,000; w. NJ William
son. $1,000; c. J. Hunter. $1,000, and
John Pullen. $1,000. The pledges are
to be taken conditioned on $65, 600
being raised by April 4. payable in
the ueXt two years A typical whirt-
wind campaign is being organized
with the intention of completing the
solicitations by Saturday. April /.
making 1t an efght-day campaign
The workers are confident OF relieving
Raleigh of the distinction of being
the only State capital city In the
country having no y. NJ. c, A