The Western Vindicator from Rutherfordton, North Carolina • Page 1

ERN VINDICATOR. 1 I AND UPBUILDING OF THE BEST INTERESTS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. TON, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JULY, 1, 1897. $1.00 A YEAR CASH IN ADVANCE. aw AN OPEN LETTER.

AT CHIMNEY ROCK. does not include the Boards of Ed-where every pupil in the township ucation and the County buprin-i of requisite educational advance teudents. There were about three mtut, would have the right to at A Strange Freak of Nature Beaattea of Hickory Nat Gap. Farmers, Bulaeai and ProfeMiotial Men Along the S. A.

L. NECES- To The Farmers: Realizing the Bat Cave, June 10 A Gazette and one-jthird supervisors to every I tend. The primary echoold in the ejthird teacher lyet tl ti and he great need of the i township would be feeder of the necessity of your co- operation and reporter had a talk with J. B. Free- system, that from which the Central High School, and the 'and aid in the industrial work, we! man, the pioneer of Chimney Rock! school suffered because of its lack, Central High School would beUarnestlv request vou to assist us Among other thing3 he said feeders of the colleges and the, in trvinff to develon the farmitur ia believed that the crack Ob the section and towns along the board Air Line.

We know in every I This "rack was caused by what was ytem iB of pie 1U- i ccinct ol law ratand the tr tax ieueo.l school 80 thought to be a volcanic eruption in 1874, at which time a rumbling cave was made by the upheaval. This cave is located one mile from branch of business and any enterprise that may be contemplated success depends upon the agricultural element ol our country We Southern farmers (the writer lives on a farm) ought to improve our surroundings. We ought to strive to have every thing look neat and inviting at our homes, paint or whitewash our houses and put out flowers near our homes, plant shrubs, fruit trees and vines repair our fences, trim up and cut rsas- the Logan house. Eecently brovka of sparkling water, ice cold, have been discovered in the cave. The opening is small.

After you enter and ascend up the mountain you enter a large auditorium room, and on hollowing or singing there is great vibration. This is a strange freak of nature, being in the north hool find "an University; each gradation being a component part of a perfected harmonious and efficient system, instead of straggling, struggling non-entities, as is the Case now with the average public school. 5. Greater dignity would attach to public education in the common schools of the State public opinion will have greater respect for it, and public pride will be aroused. 6.

The questiou ot district boun- constant petitioning for the transfer of children from one district to another, will no longer vex County Boards ot Education and County Supervisors. The matter will be' entirely under control of the township committee. 7. It puts the school interest of the township into the hands of fewer and more efficient directors. 8.

It prevents the constant formation of weak districts, combines those already weak into stroug ones with an increased school term. 9. It provides lor the school fund of the old Bald mountain, beneath the towering cliffs, This is only a part of the interest was intelligent supervision. The number of committeemen was too large, and the consequence has been inpompentency and confusion, i If only three men, County Com-miseionjtrs, are chosen to manage the finances of a county why should it require four hundred and fifty school committeemen to supervise the public schools ci that county? Yet some counties have over six hundred. Five carefully chosen commit- teemen-j-chosen with a view to their character and special culture, au not in order to hush the mouth of some political office seeker, together with the assistance of the County Board and County Supervisor, it seems to ine will be 'sufficient to protect and promotd the school interest of the ovnty.

Superintendent Mebane said he ofier day i a address Wore the Teachers' Association, hat he would not officially recog-'izo any one elected to the office County Supervisor who is not a 'tactical teacher capable of discharging fully the high, duties aposed by the position. If in-rnpetents are recognized, he said, would have to be done by the Fro ui these facts as given above, le remedy, say State Senators and Butler in their address-at Morehead the other day and of this remarkable place. We crossed Broad river which is said down trees and bushes along branches that grow up in our fields take an interest in the building up and improving our nearest town that we do our trading at; all this will be like depositing dollars in a savings bank to our credit, that draws interest, tor the improvements we make at home greatly enhances the value of our lands, and will cauae borne seekers to to be the finest water power in the United Stales, excepting and stand upon the "bottomless pools," which perhaps the strangest natural phencmonen known iu this country. After viewing these pools and wondering how they could have been formed in solid granite, we wend our course stop and buy our lands where there to be apportioned to the township is any for sale, and share life's joy and sorrow with us, including the paying of a part of the taxes. The northern people who have to Chimney Rock idome.

Passing the famous twin springs, said to be the finest springs in Western come into Moore county, N. I North Carolina, wearily per capita, but to each school ac cording to its grade, thereby preventing unjust discrimination against the higher grade schools. 10. It provides for a uniform term. 11.

It will give the school a longer term with th3 same rate of -1 a a. I pay one eighth of the taxes of the i iic siuimay to lua oi vuimaey Rock, where the panorama that county and this helps the native farmers, for it saves ttem hundreds of dollars each year. To improve our nearest town will I 1A hi i I t-A v. i ij-i. if'.

i'' f1' I 12. It will give more permancy give us a good home market tor our produce and offers us better ffftnvfitiirce for our tiade. 'sir suggestions were endorsed by Tayjlor of Wake Forest, Pres. vlerhian, of theXTniversity, Dr. (verj of the State Normal and Teachers' Assembly is Cd in the )ew school law.

We believe 1 mark a new era in our in-1 al growth in this State if all 3 of education will cooperate end. i new law requires a County in the teaching force in the State, a firm step towards making the teaching pttesaion permanent. I 18. It will effect a general uplifting of educational sentimout throughout the State. With the township system and consequently better school houses, better schools and better teachers and longer terms, an enforcible compulsory education law, and provisions for the better training of teachers, our educational system would bo placed twenty-five opens up to view is indescribable.

Far off in the southern distance, amid the azure blue, you see the smoke curling from the train on Air Line railroad. Beneath your feet is Biuad river, like a silver thread, winding its way amid the hills like a serpent. Just in front -of the old Bald mountain, the chasm seems to be only a stone's throw. After drinking this indescriable grandeur of scenery, we retrace our stops down the stairway and as if by meditation led, we walk along the Apian way, every step revealing something royal and grand. Beneath "Yances Eye brow," casting a glance at the Maidens Retreat," which tradition tolls was the place.

where the Indian 'maiden came every evening to throw down pebbles after her To The Townsmen beg you to beget within you a mutual love for the improvement and growth of your town, manifest that spirit that you are willing to spend and to have spent for the general welfare and improvement of your place. I have seen this spirit manifested by some of our Indus trial Agonts, by their doing all they can themselves, offering a prize to their fellow townsmen who will make the best show of general improvement by a certain stated time, this is the most commendable that a man can possess. If we had a half dozen such men of Education composed of persons specially 'qualified eh duties, a County Super- years in advance at one bound. Such are the opinions of the ablest men in our State on this law, as gathered from their addresses before the State Teachers' Association at Morehead last week. That the law is a step in the right direction I personally believe.

It lover had been slain in battle. Wv then pass through the "Giants Causeway," walking as it were suspended, mid the abyss of earth and the aerial blue of the heavens, we tread the treasurehold of the grandest natural lyceum, and crossing th "Ground Hog Stiles." Night approaching, we make our may be stubbed by political highway men, robbed and left bleeding. If so, let the responsibility rest where it shall belong. As a teach iu each town what a change wc-would soon see; and there are a half dozen in each place if they only knew it if they would only put forth an effort if they would only make the first move and some of them are moving in each section. My friends dont entertain any selfish and narrow contracted ideas, see your Industrial Agent, make suggestions to him and join his association, and help him carry out the plans you suggest go er for thirty years in the State, my duty seems plain.

I shall advo aud rive committeemen in township. Local taxation Unships, which the State to supplement hy an I nount up to $500, is the I rolled upon to give the sya-; lency and support. No I acbool system anywhere a success until the local; I feature was adopted. the Northwest and st, owe their wonderful i Qal development to a sys-; ical taxation for public The State, under the new ures tho people in every in the State to vote yes August next on the raise 10 cents extra on red dollars worth of pro-i 80 cents on the poll, for cational purposes, i hurried review of the said one of the speakers at 1 last week, and from' IL 5e or enr sister States op-' mder a similar plan, we cate, and heartily support the law, The coming election marks an era in the State. The State will take no backward step in this matter.

If we do not avail way toward tho Esmeralda Inn, and find our genial host with smiles to greet us. Mr Freeman states that a company has been formed and 200 lots have been laid off for a town. This place now has thre hotels the Logan House, Mountain View Inn and Esmeralda. Capt D. L.

McAthany is completing a mill of i ninety-six horse power to be propelled by the water of Broad river. Near the place the well known Edney Inn is being enlarged. This locality is known as the Thermal belt, or "Frostless Region." At the mouth of the "Enabling Cave" there is a vineyard of of 27,000 vines, which are expected this year to ybld 3,000 bushels of grapes. Ashefille Gazette. ourselves of the law other counties will, and the State will meet them half way.

Then will come to pas3 a practical interpretation ot a dime alt scripture "Unto him that hath shall be given" and he snail have more abundantly, but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he seemeth to have." The law is not a partisan measure its administration may be made so. Let us hope not, in the name of the children of the State. to work showing determination to build up the South. But a short space of time will be required to accomplish that which will make the world wonder, if the farmers and business men along the Sea vir Liuo, will ouiy pull together. Dont forget to paint or whitewash your buildings, fences and trees, commence right now see that your streets are looking clean.

Call a meeting of the citizens of your town raise money to offer prizes to the one making the most sacrifices toward improvement get the ladies to help and if they get interested you will see a great improvement take place in your section. Yours truly, John T. Patrick jomize the advantages of ship system as follows: children of a township equal educational ad-at equal rates. wer and larger schools, bet- -fbs and bettor teachers. 'jjwill add dignity and use-j to the County Supervisor, him less anxiety over petty and enable him to super- Chief Industrial Agent.

cnpois more systematically igently. Democrats, Republicans and Populists alike voted for it in the Leg-islaturei The press of the State, at its last annual meeting endorsed it and pledged their support, irrespective of their political affiliations. Let our people think over and discuss the law. If it is a good law, and will help to build up our public school systemj 10 cents on the hundred dollars worth of property, and 30 cents on the poll, is a small burden in comparison with the multiplied blessings of greater school advantages. W.T.

R. Bell, Pres. Ruth. Co. Teachers Ass'n.

brda facilities for grad- nei country scnooi3 ana estaD- "If we anhex Hawaii we will start on a policy, which, if carried out. will lead to monarchy," said Senator Marion Butler, of Nortn Carolina, to a representative of the Philadelphia Record last week. "The annexation of Hawaii would necessitate thf? building up of 4n immense navy to hold it. Tttst would mean a tremendous out lay more than the islands are worth. The next thing would be the grab of everything in the shape of territory that we are able to take.

We would, in short, start on a career of conquest and the history of the world from the Phoenicians down shows that the meveitable result of such a career is monarchy. Large numbers of walnut logs pass through Durham every day enroute to Pinner's Point. They are loaded on vessels there and and shipped to England. Some of the logs are too. Many of them arc loaded on the cars at points on the O.

road. It is evidently a profitable business, or parties would not engage in it so industriously. Sun. Subscribe for the Vindicator. igV, uniform and satisfactory of study, having in view the school population of the ship.

Under that section of new law allowing the school ds of two or more districts to combined, if they shall so de-3, a central high school could Bstablished at a convenient point 1 Try some of that 15 cent coffee M. Wilkinson's. It beats all. at.