Evening star., 1897-06-12

large barns. spring house and farmers
dwelling. The land lis OF that fertility for
which Bucks county has been long noted.
well-wooded and well-watered. No better
location could have been selected. for 1t
offers all of the advantages of a model
farm and is near one of the largest markets
in the world. ri :.
The purpose of the national farm school
is both noble Iand timely. The association
which has founded 1t was formed by Rabbi
Joseph Krauskopf of Philadelphia, one Of
the most progressive of American religious
leaders. He accounts for the origination
of the idea, while walking over the grassy
slopes Of the farm, as follows: You know
I went to Russia in 1894 to inquire into the
condition of the Jews there. hoping to per-
suade the car to permit the removal of
the Jews to the interior, where they might
engage in agricultural life. I found that
impossible, but in conversation with Tolstoi
he said: Why don't you attempt work of
that kind in your great land? This gave
me much food for thought when returned
in the fall. I talked the matter over with
my friends and resolved upon founding this
school,"
But DR.. Krauskopf did more than this.
He started to raise the necessary funds,
and to this end lectured all through the
country. from Philadelphia to San Fran
cisco. and from Boston to San Antonio. In
this way he has raised some s25, 900, besides
having almost 1000 members paying an
nual dues of from IS to $40 toward the
running expenses. and when the school is
opened 1T will start without owing dollar,
ance for scientific farming. The aim is to
make this training school for young men
and women, fitting them to become prac-
tical and scientific agriculturists. While
lead them back to agricultural pursuits. the
school will be non-sectarian. admitting
those OF other creeds who seek the train
ing there offered. In no sense a local move
ers all over the United States and Canada.
thus making it even more than a national
school.
A Four-Year Course.
The pupils will be accepted only after
showing considerable proficiency in COM
mon school work. The projected course of
study is to extend through four years
During the summer months. from April 1
until October !. the pupils will be taught
under the guidance of the superintendent.
in all the work done upon the farm. Dur
Ing the six winter months they will be
taught the theory of farming. and all that
geology. etc. There will also be general
course OF education as part Of the winter
curriculum. Diaries. greenhouses. hot
houses. ETC.. will be erected. and all the
branches Of farming will be thoroughly
taught. A superintendent and his wife,
who have been at the head Of a similar in
stitution. have been engaged and there will
be no delay in putting the school into
active operation. Seventy-five pupils have
already applied for admission. coming from
the homes not only OF the poor and from
orphan asylums, but from the families Of
ministers, lawyers and merchants The
school is to be conducted on the cooper
ative plan. The pupils will be supplied
with board, lodging. clothing and tuition at
nxed charge. but they will be paid for
every days work done. At their gradua-
ton they will be presented not only with
diploma, but also with deed for a piece
OF land Ito be donated by the various
states. railroads or Individually and enough
money OF their own savings to assist them
IN beginning life independently. In this
way each pupil not only supports himself
while studyings but also prepares to start
out IN life with ground to stand on and
more than dollar In his pocket. The farm
lies adjacent to ascelebrated seed farm,
permitting the pupils Of the farm school to
VISIT 1t constantly and take part in the i'm
portant work done. there. of raising seeds
Tor flowers ard plants. This will not only
be the seed school for the pupils, but the
farmer. head gardener. fertilizer. orchardist
ana i've stock man will constitute part Of
the FACULTY OH the national school. giving
instruction during the summer in practice
and IN theory (by lectures during the win
ter. A stock farm adjoins the model
farm on another Side, and 1t, too will
serve as an auxiliary Of the National
Farm School.1o
Its Excellent Equipment.
The accom@odations prepared for the
school are both Comfortable and modern
The house Is built substantially Of stone
ana Is 12O feet long by 80 feet deep. The