The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-02-19

Power and Isfnencs Of Woman on the
Farm The Essay Was filed with original
thought. and contained many suggestions
which. If carried into effect. would prove Of
great benefit 10 farmers wives. As litera-
~ production il WIS the equal. If not supe-
rior. ol Any paper read before the institute.
Some little regret was expressed. however,
ihst Mrs. Beacbv failed 10 read tie essay
assigned her on the program. Naming The
Farm. since very few farms IN Somerset
cruI,y are distinguished BY names other
than those Of their owners.
An Address by Little Country Girl =
turned out 10 be charming recitation By a
six-yearold daughter Of Farmer Crischheld.
The composition was entirely original, and
contained favor Of sparkling humcr that
delighted her audience. She spoke in 4
remarkably clear and disiinel tone fos a
tot Of her years, and was rewarded with
more spplaus sethsn any other 'pesfrre-' At
the institute
The gentlemen who arranged the program
were evidently mindful Of the adage, the
best wine should come last at the feast, = and
FOR thar reason assigned Dr. II. D. Moore the
last place. The doctor read remarkably
able paper on Hygiene as Related TO Our
Rural Homes but as he has promised 10
give it to US Cor Publication in coming num-
Der of the HRKsLp. we will not attempt to
point out any OF its many strong features
that recommended themselves to all who
heard the reading Of the paper Mr.. Wood
ford remarked that Il was alearned scientific
production, full Of tho0ght lhat was hardly
to be expected from a country doctor"
REPORT oF COMMITTEE OK RESOLUTIONS
The committee on resolutions reported
the following. which were adopted
wHgREAs. The proposed change in the
road laws Of Pennsylvania contempates in
creased taxation upon real estate for the i'm
provemeut OF the public highways Of tie
Commonwealth. and
WHEREAS, Under the present tax laws Of
Pennsylvania, real estate owned By indiyid-
uals is always taxed far beyond its just share
as compared with the same class Of property
owned by corporations.
Resoissd That it is the judgment Of tlais
institute that any further legislation invoiv-
ing increased taxation for the purpose of
road improvement should be deferred until
such time when the legislature shall have
enacted tax laws equalizing taxation so tha;
the taxes shall bear upon corporate property
thesame as upon individual property of the
same class, as the Constitution of Pennsylya-
mia provides
Resolpcd, That in the matter Of taxation
the determinations against the farmers in
terests is unjust, unfair and intolerable; the
idea tha, the capitalists monied men Of the
Commonwealth, shall pay only three mills
on the dollar on their monies invested in
notes and mortgages, and bearing six per
cent interest. whilst the farmers, who, by
hard labor, can barely make three per cent.
interest on their monies invested in farms.
pay about eighteen mills on the dollar. will
strike every fair-minded man as greatly un-
just. and gross wrong that demands i'm
mediate redress at the hands Of our legisla-
tors.
WHEREAS. The local county farmers in
stitutes which are being held in different
sections of our state, under the auspices OF
the State Board of Agriculture, are highly
beneficial to all classes of our citizens. and
useful to all who are engaged in
agricultural pursuits, therefore be it
Resolssd, By the members Of the Somerset
County Farmers Institute. held February
llth and 18th. 1890. under the auspices of
the State Board OF Agriculture. thar we re-
urge the Senator from the 36th /
district and the members Of the House of |
from Somerset county. to
use all honorable means TO secure an increas
ID appropriation at the next session Of cur (
legislature, 10 the state Board Of Agriculture 1
or the purpose ofholding an increased num- {
Der OF Farmers Institutes in different coun-
les Of Pennsylvania
Resofred That we recognize and sppreci- /
lte the great importance and value Of the I
work heretofore done by the State Board Of
Agriculture, and that in consideration Of the 1
.apidly growing farm interests of the State. I
hat body be requested TO still more thor |
,ughiy organize and systematic this work. I
n order that the money appropriated by the 4
State for this purpose may be expended in /
he most advantageous way. and contribute I
n the largest possible degree 10 the desired 1
esult of advancing the interests Of the farm Z
ng community.
Rsooissd, Ths; this preamble and resolu- /
ions be published in our county papers. and 1
hat cooies of the same be sent BY the sec
erary Of thE institute to the State Senator |
rom this district, and TO each Of the men,
'ers of the House of Representatives from !
somerset county.
Res0irea, That We highly appreciate the |
Instruction and help we received from the I
gentlemen from other parts Of The State who |
we're with Us during the sessions Of our in /
Ititute. and We tender them vote Of thanks. I
md that we also tender a vote OF thanks TO
he Somerset Cornei Band for the excellent
nasic furnished for our Tuesday evening
eSsion. .. r. SHAvER.
PETER HEFFLEY,
SANL DIoKEY,
Committee.