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'.V A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF AMERICAN HOMES AND AMERICAN INDUSTRIES. BURLINGTON. N.: C, JUNE 16, 1909. VOL. NO. - - ' ,'V' '-v. . 4 - WASHINGTON LETTER. From our Keffular. Correspondent. . Washington, DK C. The tariff debate drags on with' no definite idea of the date of final passage. Even if the bill passes the Senate by July 1, it may still be weeks in conference, but it is now predicted that it will reach the President by j uly 15. The Senate Finance Com -niittee's amendments will all be ado pted and the bill will nave a sub stantial majority. The so-called progressives or insurgents will have filled a good many pages of the Corgresional Record at a cost to the industries of the country of half a billion dollars and with little or no result, as even when joined by most of the Democrats they have not won on a single vote. But the bill will be perfected in conference and will be as satisfactory as any tariff law can be. Assuming that the bill will be come a law in a few weeks, specula tion is rife concerning next winter legislation. Three .subjects com mand attention, Currency, Corpora tions and Labor. There will no doubt be some kind of currency leg islation tollowing the report of the monetary commission, but it is too early to anticipate its exact nature. There is considerable doubt- about any futher legislation at present ef fecting corporations. The Inter state Commerce Commission may be given a little more power, but just in what direction cannot be pre dieted at present. As for so-called labor legislation, that will depend upon the labor leaders themselves. Their wishes will be considered if they can get together and agree to something definite, but if they con tinue iii the future to fight among themselves they will get no bill of any kind before the Sixty-first Con gress. A measure for steam-boiler inspection will be asked for, and an mjunctiuu measure will conti nue to be discussed, but until the leaders and advocates of labor or ganizations agree among themselves they cannot expect the President or National lesislators to fight their battles for them. It has been shown that no one can deliver the labor vote either in a National, State or ; Congressional election lor the laboring man is quite capable of deciding for Ijim self, aud will continue to do so. The new tariff law soon as it goes into operation will result in the em ployment of two or three million men now idle, and that is what the laboring man wants most of all Wurk and good wages, and that is what he is going to get. Some weeks ago in this corres pondence prediction was made that the deficit for the fiscal year , would be considerably lets than $ 100,000, 000 in spite of the fact that many were predicting it would be $140, 000,000. It is probable that it may go below $90,000,000, as there is a surplus so for this month, which it is expected by experts, will be considerable by the.end of the month and year. The estimates of the dapartments for 1911 are still being cut far be low the figures for 1910, and there seems to be every reason to hope that the deficit will disappear alto gether during the fiscal year 1911, u not next year. During a recent debate in the 5nte it was declared that Mr. aft was the only candidate at pre set thought of to succeed himself. 1 nis js not surprising, as no admin 'ration of recent years has enjoyed a "fidence and approbation such a the Tuft administration has acquir-e(1- And this appreciation will no ibt increse as the months wear on whieh means disaster to Democratic Pensions and continued Republi can stress. The Porto Rico Bill. t 1 orto Rico bill which passed f Representatives last amends the Foraker follows; Act as hat if at the termination of .arvTSl'U G aPProP"aton3 ueces sj ,jrtta support of government Lave been made, u amount equal to the sums appropriated in the last appropriation bills for such purposes shall be deemed to be ap propriated, and until the legislature shall act in such behalf, the treasur er may, with the advice of the gov ernor, make the pay men I necessary for the purposes aforesaid. , "That all reports required by law to be made by the governor or mem bers of the executive council of Por to Rico to any official in the United States shall hereinBiter be made to au executive department of the government of the United States, to be designated by the President, and the President is hereby authorized to place all matters pertaining to the government of Porto Rico in the ju risdiction of such department." CALLS HER MILADY NICOTINE. That Is What a Magazine Calls a Popular Durham Young Lady. ' Human Life, Alfred Henry Lew is charming and brilliant magazine, of Boston, Mass., is especially in tere8ting,in the June number, to Curhamites. It contains the pic ture a most entertaining sketch of a Durham young lady, that all of our people delight to honor Miss Mary Duke daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Duke. Mr. Lewis gives his ar ticle the title, "Milady Nicotine, Miss Mary Duke, who ranks as one of America's wealthie6tdebutantes., The article speaks of her in a most complimentary manner, and does not say any more this talented young lady deserves. She is a type of the practical, sensible American girl, and we are glad to see that she is so recognized by such a writer as Mr. Lewis, and sucn a magazine as Hu man Life. Durham Sun. The Bigest Boom. Cleveland Leader. .Many signs point to the biggest; business boom in the history of the country. The stock market weat her vane tells a striking story of new confidence in hieher prices, for many securities, than have ever been obtained. Some hae already broken the best records made before the panic. Building operations are on a great scale. In several cities they are , surpassing all previous years. -Immigration is on a vast scale, onCe mort. The grothof the United, Statea in population is at least equal to the gains of any pre vious- nine. Bank clearings are large, and railroad earnings increase steadily and rapidly. There are many other signs of good times, coming and in large part already here. The farming popula tion, which is half of the country, is enioying exiremeiy iavoraoie markets. Wages are tending up-" ward again. Real estate is rising. The financial resources of the coun try were never before so great. Gold accumulates and bank reserves are ample. There is much confidence in the future of trade and industry, and there was never less danger of evil in governmental issuis or politi cal nnrest ANorth Carolina Preacher Inventor. Rev. Baylus Cape, well known through the state and now located at Boiling Springs, Cleveland coun ty, claims to have solved the type setting problem for the country weekly. He has secured a patent on a typesetting machine, modeled somewhat after the style of the re gular linotype, which he claims will revolutionize typesetting and great ly reduce the cost thereof. He left lasf. week for Philadelphia, having received several offers from parties North to build his machines. When cempleted these machines will be roIH at $500. The inventor is a practical newspaper man, with a de cided inventive turn of mind. The Vice President is proving to be a most admirable presiding offi cer of the Senate. He is not only a thorough master of the rules, but has a knowledge of the precedents which he quotes at times,' mucn to the astonishment of the 'members. The most delightful nart of a kiss is the moment just before taking. REPORT OF SUPT. OF PWSGHOOLS. That the progress made in the public schools of Alamance Co. dur ing the last few years, may appear to all interested, the items given in this paper are nov presented. - The first annual report of the pre sent Supt., made, June 30, 1900 there was- apportioned to all the schools of the count $13,888.0. The number of schools for white children was 66, with 70 teachers. For the colored children 28 sohools with 28 teachers. The length of the school term for the white race was 18 weeks, for ;he colored 1 5 weeks. (In several white districts the people supple mented the school fund by private contributions, hence . the difference in school terras. Average daily at tendance was 47 per cent. The schoolhouses for white in 1900 were 45 framed, 15 log value $16 265.00. Three of these had more than one room. For the colored race there ware 8 framed, md 14 log houses value $2937.00 There were no special tax dis tricts, only one school library, and no course ot study introduceed into the schools; consequently there had been no grading' or proper classifica tion of the schools that the children, as well as the teachers, could tell how they were advancing The Supt. at once undertook to change many of these things and has had the cooperation of the good people of the county generally, but has had some opposition owing to the fact some peopje could not see the advantages that we follow. The education of any 'people is a slow and difficult task. By persistent and constant efforts the Supt. has been able, however to bring about many improvements, in tnis ne has had the cooperation of the Co. Board of Education. The report of the Supt for the year iyuy snows tnat $z-izu.3U was apportioned by the Board to the schools. There are now 58 white 54 rur al. 4 citv. and 39 colored 26 rur- al, 3 city schools. There are 23 rurar white schoolhouses with from two to four rooms, and one colored with two rooms. There is a teach er or each room in all these schools. There are four city schools for White race with from six to twenty rooms three of brick, one framed. There are three city colored schools with three to five rooms. There are 119 white teachers 38 city and 81 rural. Colored teachers 34 6 city, 28 rural. Average length school term, white rural, 39 weeks. Average length school term, white city, 31 weeks. Average length school term, color ed city, 31 weeks. Average daily attendance in rural schools, white, 64 pr cent., for col ored 34 percent. We now have 19 special tax dis tricts 4 citv, 15 rural which ob tain for their own use $15032.04 annually. Hence these districts have longer terms, pay better prices and employ more teachers. There are now only four log schoolhouses 1 for white, 3 for colored schools. The present value of school pro perty is for white race $68110, for colored $4160 total, $72270 all insured. There should be at least two rooms and two teachers in every school, and this opinion is sustained by the best thought of our best teachers. Several districts are now arranging to build bouses with two rooms, and others are preparing to add one or more rooms to their; present build ings. 4 The County Board cannot aid all districts at one time to do this, but can help a few' each year until all are provided for. The Co. Board is restricted in ap propriations for building houses and for aiding libraries. Only one-tenth of the schooi fund can be spent in building' and only one half. the expenses of building houses can be paid bv the county. The other must be paid by the district. Some districts find it difficult to meet this condition, henee the de lay in building in such places. : We now have 3-2T rural libraries" with 28816 volumes', jfhd one teachers library with 9C volumes containing an excellent selection for teachers. This is kept in the office of the Coun ty Supt. ' . t A course of study has been intro duced, and all the ochools are graded and a' record made of the progress of each child. This has wrought a great change, and is of incalculable benefit to the schools. We have three High Schools es tablished under a recent State law. These take children who have pass ed the seventh grade, from -any school in the county, free tuition, and prepare them for college or the Uni versity. ' Within the last nine years 17 new rural school houses have been built for the white race and 7 for the colored race. To 7 other houses for white race additional rovms have been .built: Patterson Tp., 1 new house, Coble, 1 new house, 1 addi tion, Boon Station, 2 new houses, 3 additions, Morton, 1 new house and 1 addition, Faucette, 4 new houses, Albright, 1 new house, Newlin, 5 new houses and 2 additions, Thomp son, 4 new houses, Mel? ill, 2 new houses, Pleasant Grove, 2 new houses, and Burlington 1 new house. One half the expense of these was paid by the county. The entire cost of the buildings in Burlington, Graham, Haw River, Swepsonville and Mebane was paid by several towns -no part of it by the county. W. S. LONG, Supt. Graham, N. C, June 8, 1909. GRAHAM WILL ENTERTAIN ' CONFEDERATE VETERANS I June 10th, 1909. - Capt. Jas. A. Turrentine, Com., J Burlington, N. C. Dear Sin By direction of the Committee on arrangements we most cordially in vite the Confederate Veterans of Camp Ruffin No. 486j U. C. , and 'all other Confederate Veterans of the adjoining counties., to come to Graham on Saturday, July 3rd, 1 909, and spend the day as the guests of our citizens in honor of the 133rd anniversary of our In dependence. In extending this invitation we promise to use our best efforts to make the day one of pleasure for you and your comrades and take this opportunity to advise you that the veterans need bring no dinner with them. I have the honor to be, jour most obiedent servant, WILL S. LONG, Jr , Secretary to the Committee. Burlington, June 14th. W. A. Hall, Adjutanti Notify veterans that I have ac cepted the invitation of the Cham ber of Commerce of Graham invit ing them to be their honored guests on the 3rd day of July to celebrate the 133rd anuiversary of American Independence. J. A. TURRENTINE, Commandc Attention, Veterans. You have been invited by the Chamber of Commerce of Graham (and the Commander has accepted same in your behalf) to meet witfi them as their bono ed guest and take part in celebrating the 133rd anniversary and American Indep endence. Try to be present and do honor to the occasion. By order Commander, W A. HALL, Acting Adjutant. An Opportunity For You. The Philadelphia Press can be secured in connection with the State Dispatch at the price of one. The offer is an exceptional opportunity, and if you desire a good, up-to-date metropolitan paper containing all the news of import ance, market stock reports, real es- tate and nnancial news call at our office or drop us a card and We shall be erlad to explain the offer to. vou n . J. ; in detail. ; ; " . RESOLUTION OF THE SANITARY COMMITTEE The Sanitary Committe at their meeting held June 7th, passed the following resolutions viz: Ordered: That I?rs. W. E. Walker. R. A. Freeman, and H. M. Mont gomery, be authorized to order the Antitoxin for Indigent cases of Diphtheria in the County, and the same to be deposited at Graham and , Burlington, at such places as may be designated by them subject to order 6f any Physician in the County for indigent cases only. Ordered: . By the Sanitary Com mittee that the attention of all Phy sicians in the Couatv be called to Section 4448 and 3448 of Revisal of North Carolina which is as- fol lows viz: Section 4448. -"When a physi cian knows that a person whom he is called to visit is infected with small-pox, diphtheria, scarlet fever, typhus fever, yellow fever, or cho lera he shall immediately give no tice thereof to the health officer or Mayor, if the sick person be in a city or incorporated town, otherwise to the County Superintendent of health. And it shall be the duty of the said County Supertendent, heal th dfflcer or mayor receiving such notice of the presei ce of a case o smallpox, yallow fever, typhus fever or cholera within his jurisdiction to communicate the same immediately by mail or telegraph to the secretary of the state board ot health." Section 3447. "If a physician knows that a person whom he is called to visit is infected with small pox, diphtheria, scarlet fever, typ hus faver, yellow fever or cholera he shall immediately give notice thereof to the health officer or may or, it the sick person being in a city or. incorporated town, otherwise to the county superintendent of health, and if he refuses "or neglects to give ouch notice of it in twenty-four houra he shall be guilty of a misde meanor and shall be fined for each offence not less than ten or more than twenty-five dollars. And it shall be the duty of the said county superintendent; health officer or may or receiving such notice of the pre sence of a case of small-pox, yellow fever, typhus fever or cholera with in his jurisdiction to communicate the same immediately by nail or telegraph to the secretary of the state hoard of health. A failure to perform this duty for twenty four hours after the receipt of the notice shall be deemed a misdemeanor and fined not less than ten nor more than twenty five dollars " Chas. D. Johnston, Clerk. Crops and Business. Philadelphia Press. Good crops - are a fundamental condition for business prosperity, and no one yet knows what the crops are to be. The food supply this spring is short. For the first eight mouths of the crop year the supply of grain and wheat and flour matched the same months in 1908, or exceeded them. In April a drop came. Grain receipts were three quarters of April, 1908 and half April, 1907. Wheat receipts in April were half those of March The country suddenly came to the end of its stores. Meat products tell the same story For the first four month of this vear fresh beef, dressed, pork and the like leaving Chicago, fell off a fifth, com pared with 1908. The whole range live stock receipts in the West, the paskers shipments and arrivals in the East, were less from h to 20 per cent." than last year for four months and for April. T his shor tage ran- on through May and June promises no change. While ship ments from St. Louis and Chicago decreased consumption in the interi or states increased. , The Eastern supply was cut at both ends. LFn-? less crops are good -and they have not begun well prices to the con sumer will be high. Last year there was a large surplus fromu the year before. lhi3 year there is none. SAYINGS OF MRS. SOLOMON. v . ' ' ' 'V Being the Confessions of the Seven Hundredth Wife- Translated v ' Helen Rowland. " y V Washington Herald. , . Heed my instruction, my daugh ter, for advice is cheap, but experi ence is expensive, and only a fool learneth by hard knocks Then r rejoice for I shall give thee advance information. . Lo! there be thesev two, the thoroughbred and the yellow dog: and tho canst not tell them apart by the color of their nails, neither - by s their pedigrees: - Yet, when a thorougbred maketh love he doeth it openly and with ap- parent seriousness; he seeketh thee out in public places and " frankly playeth the devoted; bui a. yellow dog maketh love by innuendoes and subtle hints. He leadeth thee into cozy corners and converseth in whis pers. He holdeth thy hand privily, yet in company he treateth thee like a sasual acquintance and .appeareth to forget thy first name. . ' The thoroughbred taketh for gran- . ted that thou are at least; as good as he is, but the yellow dog looketh upon every woman as piie that seek eth a breaoh of promise suit. The thoroughbred luncheth .on.a ham sandwich to-day that he may take thee to Martin's to-morrow, but the yellow dog steereth thee al ways to the red-ink table d'hote and ' calleth: himself 'fBofiemian" The thoroughbred accepteth thy kisses as a"Tavor, but the yellow "dog accepteth them as value received, -saying, "Why should J thank thee, fory didst thou alsos notf enjoy the kiss?? , Yea, he telleth thee in one breath how he adoreth, another, ev en his wife; yet in the next he invit eth thee to luncheon, which is foolish. -. For the thoroughbred giveth' thec al way slthe benefit of the doubt,- but j the yellow dog taketh for granted ;: that thou are ' dee- lighted' to e a pastime. Yet when he is turned down the thoroughbred swaJloweth his medi cine cheerfully, saying, "Lo! I de-- served it and she is a 'perfect' lady?. But the yellow dog snarleth and snappeth back and his hatred endur eth forever. t . " Verily, verily, I charge thee wed none but a thoroughbred, for if thou dost not love him thou canst loose him; but who hath ever been able to lose a yellow dog? Selah! They Are All "Willin," Too. News and Ooserver. In the old times Orange county at one time had both Senators, member of Cpngress, a Supreme Court judge, Superior Court judge and several smaller places. For many years it has had a lean time in office-holding, but seems , to be returning to its former glory in. its daughter Durham Within the past two years .Durham citizens Jhave been made Solicitor, Superior Court judge, and Supreme Court justice, and Durham and Orange now have the men well qualified to fill every important office in the State ad ministration. " We Want Correspondents. The Dispatch want one or more correspondents in every village ' or township in this county, also in the counties of Caswell and Orange, where we have a 'large, circulation. We are doing our best to give you a live up-tto-date paper, how well we are succeeding, you are the judge. During the summor months news items are scarce, and we are anxjoas to secure all the news possible. We will thank our friends to see that we get all that is worth publishing. Call telephone 265, or if you havn't telephone connection, write us, and see that your letter is mailed so, that it will reach us not later than Mon day night or early Tuesday morn ing of each week. - All live news contributed will be highly apprecia ted. . " A 'man's heart is hardened by the water of a woman's tears, but soft ened by the sun .of her smile. ; v- 4 v!
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