A Test of Education.
CLuriotic News.
At the University of Chicago
there is an instructor, P. J. Mil
ler by name, who holds that a
diploma should require of a man
more of an education than the
mere learning, that can be mas
tered from text books. He thinks
no man who does not possess the
marks essential to good charac
acter should receive a certificate
Of graduation from that institu
tion of learning. He has ar
ranged a simple catechism de
vice to make a test or the char
acter of every student who pre
sents himself for graduation at
the University of Chicago in or
der to safeguard against the dis
tribution of diplomas among men
who are not worthy of them.
The caudidate for a degree is
confronted with these simple
questions and they must be an
swered satisfactoaily or else he
is denied the coveted honor:
Do you see anything to love in
a little child t
Have you sympathy with all
good causes
Can yen look straight in the
eye of an honest man or pure
pure woman ?
Will a lonely dog follow you ?
Do you believe in lending a
helping hand to weaker men ?
Do you believe 5n taking ad
vantage of the law when you can
do so ?
Can you be high-minded and
happy in drudgery ?
Uan you sea as much beauty in
washing dishes and hoeing corn
as in playing golf and the piano?
Do you know the value of time
and money ?
Aro you good friends with
yourself ?
Do you ee anything in Mfe be
sides dollars and cents,
Can vou see sunshine in a mud
pile?
Can you see beyond the stars ?
All the questions must be an
swered in the affirmative, except
the one about taking advantage
of the law, or the student will
not be regarded as posessiog a
complete education.
Tho Columbia State is struck
by this new departure in educa
tional requirements that Prof.
Mi'ler has hit upon, and makes
this comment upon it:
"certainly trie list or queries
will commend itself tr discern
mg persons For instance it is
plain as can be that the person's
education has been neglected
whom a lonely dog will not fol
low. All dogs have an infallible
scent for educated men and will
absolutely refuse to follow any
other. Be not deceived when
you observe a lonely dog follow
ing an old darkey whose literary
achio cements are restricted to
makinsr his 'mark' on a paper.
The old fellow is undoubtedly an
eduo ited man, though you may
haw never suspected it. The
dosr knows.
' V1! the other questions, too,
ar .rood. There is no tuistak
h . ,he failure in the education
o n person who does not wash
with the same rapture
v hi which one 'tears off' rag
j: . j. So it is with the person
who can't see the sunshine in the
mudpile or who can't see beyond
the stars, though in the latter
cao th a professor seems to over
look the fact that as some of the
stars ai e closer to us than others
almost any person blessed with
good eyesight, though ever so
uneducated, can see beyond some
of the stars. But that is a mere
stickling at technicalities.
"There is only one point upon
which we which we wish to raise
an object ion to the professor's
catechism theory and to us it
seems rather vital. How shall
we know whether the person
who is being questioned is lying
or not ? It is possible that some
rascally fellow would not tell the
exact trutn in his answers. If
Prof. V ' " will now get up
soi!!!''!,.,. which will enable one
to tell when a man is lying, to tie
used in connection with his cu:
echisna, there will be no chance
of any one going wrong in sizing
up the quality of another's cdu
cation." .
If You Had a Hundred.
. One man asked another; "If
you had a hundred sheep, would
you give fifty of them for God's
work?"
"Yes, I would." ;
"Would you do the same if you
had a hundred cows?"
"Yes, I would."
': "Would you do the same if you
bad a hundred horses?"
"Yes, I would."
"If you had two pigs, would
you give one of them to Cod's
cause?"
"No, I wouldn't; and you have
no right to ask me when you
know I have two pigs."
It is a great deal easier to say
you would give fifty horses to
the Lord when you haven't any,
than to say you'll give one pig
when it is half your present pos
sessions. Yet it is the giving of
one's property that counts more
than the prospective giving out
r f one's abundance
It is easy to be willing to give
what we have not got. Probably
if that man had owned ahundred
heep. he would have said: "If I
had a thousand, I would give
half of them; but I cannot spare
any of the hundred." Liberality
does not always grow in prcpor-
ion to prosperity.
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Swamp Lands in Demand.
Charlotte News.
Raleigh, Aug. 5!). At a meet
ing of State Board of Education
to-day the sale of three thousand
acres of swamp lands of Eric
Norden, of Wilmington, was au
thorized. The lands are in Bladen
county, several other options
on large tracts will be closed
soon.
The Colonel's Waterloo.
Colonel John M. Fuller, of
Honey Grove, Texas, nearly met
nis Waterloo, from Liver and
Kidney trouble. In a recent let
ter, he says: "I was nearry dead,
of these complaints, and although
I tried my family doctors, he did
me no good; so I got a 5oc bottle
of your Eltctric Bitters, which
cured me. I consider them the
best medicine on earth, and thank
God who gave you the kowledge
to maKe tnem." bold, and u&r
anteed to cure, Dyspepsia Bili
ousness and Kidney Disease, by
all druggist, at 50c a bottle.
When a young man worships a
girl and she worships, herself, it
is truly a case or two souls with
but a single thought.
WAS AVERY SICK BOY
lll'T CI'KKD HY CIIAMltCKLAlN S COLIC
CHOLERA AND D1AKKH0KA KENEDY.
"V hen my bey wan two years old he
nun u very severe attack of bowel com
plaint, but by the me of ChaiiilH-rlain's
Colic, Cholera Hnd Diarrhoea Remedy
we uruugni mm out an right, says
Matron Hickoi, of Midland, Mich This
remedy can be depended upon in the
most severe cases Even cholera infan
tum is cured by it. Follow the plain
pnnuMi (iirec'ions ami a cure is certain
For sale by Clyde Webb.
If you tell a woman that a 50
cent article is worth $1.50 she
will cheerfully give up 9s cents
for it.
The Kind You Have Always Bought, and vhich has been,
in use for over 30 years, has home the signature of
' and has been made under his pcr-
- sonal supervision since its infancy.
ary, MUCW. Allow no one to deceive you in this.
All Counterfeits, Imitations and ' Just-as-good" are bat
Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of
Infants and Children Experience against Experiment.
What is CASTOR I A
Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare
goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It
contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic
substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms
and allays Fevcrishncss. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind
Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation
and Flatulency. It, assimilates the Food, regulates tho
Stomaeli and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep.
The Children's Panacea The Mother's Friend.
GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS
Bears the Signature of
We have arranged vith one of the best Auctioneers In the laod,
tn mndar efflclent service, oujing, -mu, . cil;uttUK1ng.
This of.
lice needs PROPERTY and PROPOSITIONS at business limits Let , hel
vou to help yourself and the country. Remember this is no selfish or Individ.
ualshon but the public's office where wienw w awnmm piace their prop.
ertv and propositions for you and others to make your selections from. Re.
member clients receive benefits before there are any profits coming lo Uj)
therefore call or send and get your share of the good things goin . W(J
establishing local Agents at various places of the most reliable men we cn
have recommended so as to be able to give correct data in regard to holding,
in different localities. All propositions to bo referred to this office for
al before considered finally closed. This is done to avoid disputes and con
fusion that might otherwise arise. At Camden we have W. tt. Hough; at Gaff.
ney W H. Gooding; at Blacksburg W. J. Moorehead; at Salleys W. M. Smoak;
at Hickory T. M. Whisonant; our traveling agent; at Marion, N C. D.
Hudgins- at Shelby J. A. Anthony; at Gastonia L. F. Groves; at Lincolnton
H-irry E. Read; at Rutherfordton Robt. 3. Eaves. Our business is only in its
infamv.'" Some folks are slow about catching on to a good thing, but this U w
fault of our office and the public is to be commended for being cautious, from
the fact there are a great many humbugs wearing pants over the land, as well
as a frock now and then, lou umu jum w, - juu u u.-iuvr un-
til you are satisfied your money is safe.
We transfer through banks.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
In Use For Over 30 Years.
eNTU COMMNV, TT HUMMV TMIT. NEW VOU CITY.
XXX00OO0OO0OOOO0COOO oooooooo
TILL AT IT,
Blanton and Wilkins Still, Leaders
the Hardware business.
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Our sales are increasing all the time. 'i have had no
dull summer months to induce us to offer you special bar
gains. But we have the bargains for you just the same, in
fact all our goods are marked so low that its a bargain.
That accounts for the very large increase in our sales, for
which we are truly grateful and wish to thank the public
for their very liberal patronage Make our store
HEADQUARTERS
durirg Home Coining Week and we will entertain you by
selling you goods cheaper than you can buy them else
where. Give us a call.
THE LEADING HARDWARE DEALERS,
Yours for Hardware,
Land Is The Safest Iratat Id The World,
therefore buy land and buy it quick. See how the clouds are rising. A blind
man should see there is going to be a heavy shower of prosperity and mon..-y
in our long neglected ami abused land of Paradise. Then we hope to sol- more
honor and" confidence restored. Our citizens are getting bo they don't care
much what they do or say, just so they imagine they see a dollar cuning their
way. Such a state of affairs will never produce conSden se or happiness. Tell
the truth, act honorable and frown on all those who act otherw lse. And !ei Uj
see if we can't do something for the welfare of our country and fellowman. Vou
, need not be afraid of this office. We can do you harm but we are striving to
Moclients and the country great good. Numbers compliment and commend
lour efforts and methods. It is a sorry Individual who will not chip in and help
' push business for the mutual good of the country, let him be Lawyer, IV tor,
Preacher. Farmer, Hanker, Mechanic, i racier, mine or Lioarer. 1 ou don't
neod to see us to do business. We read, write, cipher, wire, and occasionally
make signs. Any language you use suits us. just so you say something, Iveause
we know how to call for interpreters. But remmSor we don't claim to be
mind readers, therefore place your want and offerings on our list pioriy
described with reasonable limits. The long list of property we have to o!K-r
you to select from would surprise you. Plenty of it at money making prices.
You can buy it and leave it to be re-sold, if you desire. The present owners
desire to realize for reason- best known to them. We need your friendship and
assistance, are glad to receipt for information and pay for same, if it results ia
transactions.
J. EDGAR POAG, Broker,
ROCK HILL, S.C.
"Cuts the Earth to Suit Your Taste."
Blanton &
wilkins,
A New Store,
I havt! opeiuM up a new grocery store in Shelby
one door below my old stand and just above the
wholesale store of the A. Blanton Grocery Com
puny. My pui pt.se is to earrv, and I have them
now. a complete line of heavy and fancy
grorerii'
Always Successful. j
When indigestion becomes chronic it
is dangerous Kodol Dyspepsia Cure '
will enre indigestion and all troubles re ',
suiting tlieretruiii. thus preventing Ca
tarrh of the stomach. Dr. Newbrough
of Leafrne, W Va., says: "To those suf
ferinjr from indigestion or sour stomach
I would Bay there is no better remedy
than Kfxlol Dyspepsia Cure. I have pre
scribed it for a number of niv patients j
with good success.'' Kodol Dyspesbi '
Cure digests what yon out and "makes
the stomach sweet. Sold by nil Drug
gists A bachelor may be an object
of public derision, but a married
man usually frets bis at home.
A (J J .irantned Cure tor Piles.
Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PaZO OINMKNT fails to cure any I
case, iiu matter of how lung standing.
in ti to i t days. First application gives j
ease ami rest ;io(- your druggist
hasn't it send 5uc in stamps and it will
be I'orwarde ihs .. t paid by Paris Medi
O , S Mo. Lur's
MCA
WANTED
l
FLOUR A SPECIALTY.
HESTriUCES FAID FOR CUT AND
UNCUT MICA.
My -ld custoiii.-i-s ;md every person wai
value receiwd f,ir their money will receive a
--HH';ind satisfaetinnat niv store.
Wr!-
GOOD MICA BOUGHT L Til
Bring1 Mica to the Doc Putnam
Double Shoal 3. n. t
K BLOCK.
mine near
Double Shoals Mining Go,,
DOUBLE SHOALS, N, C,
iNDFLLINGER,
lVct'i a
Ked (
iov..p Seed.
e and
i!'v lot of Criniso
Don t
alia
Ml'lf
.y
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Pain from a Burn Prorrotly Relieved
by Chamberlain' Pain Balm-
A little child of Michael Strauss, of
Vernon, Conn., was recently m great
pain from a burn on the hand, and as
cold applications only increased the in
flammation, Mr Strauss came to Mr
James X. Nichols, a local merchant, foi
wnnethinir to stop the pain. Mr. Nich-
ols says: "I advised him to use Chain
berlain'a Pain Balm, and the first ap
plication drew out the in flam ma lion and
jtave immediate relief I have uwl
this liniment myseli and recommend ii
very often for cute, barns, strains and
lauae back, and have never known it to
disappoint," For sale by Clyde Webb
A man's actions are seldom as
good-as the sample submitted.
Bj, t, Von Hava Wways Bought
A grocer who sands his suf,rar
has more grit than pnnciplo.
Best For Children.
Mothers, be careful of tho health of
hour children Look out for coughs,
colds, croup, anil whooping cough Slop
tnem in nine one .Minute Lough Cure
is the Iwst remedy Harmless and pleas
ant, Contains no opiates. .Sold by all
uruggisM
Fortunate is the man who is a
hero to his wife.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
treat all cus
safe business
Are you lacking in strength and vig
or? Are yon weak? Are you in pain?
Do you feel all run down! The blessing
of health and strength come to all who
use boUister s Rocky Mouutain Tea
35 cents. 11. E. Kendall.
Even the brunette insists upon
having fair treatmennt.
Rheumatism, gout, backache, acid
poison, are results of kidney trouble.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea goes
directly to the seat of the disease and
cures when al1 else fails 8.r) cents. II. E
KcffiM
With amino resources this Hank is prepared to
tomers with the utmost liberality consistent with
methods.
Small depositors receive the same courteous consideration as
those having larger accounts.
Your account, whether a borrower or a depositor, respectful v
solicited. y
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY,
B. BLANTON, A. C. MILLER, 0. E. FORD,
H. F. SCHENCK, J. D. LINEBEROER,
CHAS. C. BLANTON, GEO. BLANTON.
DIRECTORS.
1 ore 1 1
SEE
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tie
M.v toek of Druo-.s,
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1 i-s always
Hint, Oil Mild Toilet
(',,mlte. Call and see me.
Ai-
PAUL WEBB.
Prescription Druggist,
Phone 21.
Institute lor
Young
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