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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

IF'rom the Philadelphia Record.
Variety used to be the spice of life
but now it's vaudeville.
in its own righteousness.
The people who pay compliments are
not always so ready to pay bills
A woman doesn't have to know much
about art in order to paint her face.
Hoax Snif1y is a very fresh young
man." Joax-'Yes; every time I meet
him he even seems to have a fresh cold.'
ct want you to dog his footsteps" said
the detective chief. Then you will have
to give me a pointer remarked Sleuth-
pup.
AIRS. Buggins-"Oh, Henry, the cook
don't worry Now we can pay a few Of
our dinner calls"
you seem to have a great many po-
licennen, remarked the stranger in town
Yes; our streets are all copper-lined y
replied the native, proudly.
Blobbs-.'I never place too much de-
pendence on appearances" Slobbs-
That's right. A seamstress. for in
stance, is not always what she seems. -
Christmas comes but once a year,
And though It's true it brings good
cheer.
It goes away and leaves behind
A lot Of bills, which is unkind.
A lot of dry history.
A palace, a hove1,
A slight thread of mystery
That's the popular novel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Nine million dollars a year expended
upon the reclamation of arid lands might
prove a vastly better investment than
donating the same amount to ship own
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Somebody has discovered that the
length of the presidential messages in
crease in proportion to the size Of the
APPROPRIATIONS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

The chase after the Boer general De
Wet in South Africa much resembles
she old game Of fox and geese.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
Chester Leaves the Sultan.

Constantinople. Dec. 12.-Capt Chester
sailed from Smyrna today in order to
rejoin the Kentucky. Prior to his de-
parture he thanked the authorities for
his agreeable visit of which, he adds
he viii retain the most pleasant memoir
les.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Col. Bryan appears to be still con-
WINGED that beyond the Alps lies Italy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

The administration could put feather
in its cap by making the postal service
pay its way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Bur,9ocl Blood Bitters gives man
clear head, an active brain, strong,
vigorous body-makes him 1T for the
battle of life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Christmas sale, Unity church, December
13 and IA. Supper Thursday, to
p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Sally Oben died this morning at
the home Of her son law, j. Y. Niles
in Oakland at the age of 80 years. The
funeral will be held from the residence
337 Forest avenue Friday afternoon at
O'Clock. Burial in the Topeka cemetery
Mrs Mary Ann Freeman Scoiored)
died this morning at her home, 1211 FIJI
more street of heart disease. Funeral
announcement will be made later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
Death of Wayland Van Nice.

A telegram was received in Topeka
this afternoon saying that Wayland
Van Nice had died suddenly at Pueblo.
He was formerly employed in the Hub
clothing store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Gov. Pingree keeps a legislative ses-
sion on tap nearly all the time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
COLORADO FLYER.

Via aGreat Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 p. m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1876. Denver 1:00
o'clock next a. N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
Lecture Course.

The concert by the Gamble company
at the High school tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Mrs Buggins- Henry, the cook
left this morning" Mr.. Buggins-"Well.
don't worry. Now we can pay a few of
our dinner calls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

You seem to have a great many po-
licenen, remarked the stranger in town
Yes; our streets are all copper-lined, y
replied the native, proudly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

st want you to dog his footsteps" SAID
the detective chief. Then you will have
to give me a pointer" remarked Sleuth-
pup
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Hoax" Sniff1y is a very fresh young
man." Joax-''Yes; every time meei
him he even seems to have a fresh cold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

B1obbs-.'I never place too much de-
pendence on appearances" Slobbs-
That's right. A seamstress, for in
stance, is not always what she seems. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Christmas sale, Unity church, December
IS and IA. Supper Thursday, to
D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

The Gamble Concert company at the
High school tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

The trouble about doing a favor is,
that the people you oblige never know
when to let go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

When a woman wins in a church fight
after a long contest, she is about tbs
proudest thing on this earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

A woman doesn't have to know much
about art in order to paint her face.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

IFron the Atchison GIobe.1
How sacred your love affairs: how
dicuIous the love affairs of other peo-
lei
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Some missionaries seem to go to China
not to save souls, but to collect bric-a-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

A is year old girls idea of helpins
with the house work begins and end:
with cleaning up the parlor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

If a woman is a very devout church
worker. she enjoys her preachers jokes
more than the funny sayings in Puck
or Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Cultivate small pleasantries II you
would be happy; great ones seldom last
long
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

Christmas comes but once a year,
And though it's true it brings good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

The people who pay compliments {
not always so ready to pay bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

The fire of genius isn't always car
Of making the pot boil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

A woman who will be a rabbit in a
business transaction involving her own
money, is a wolf in a fight over a dime
for her church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

TF'rom the Philadelphia Record.
Variety used to be the spice of life,
but now it's vaudeville.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

The following names have been re-
ported as covering the list OF Hand
County's census enunerators w.
H. White, Porter Cree, y. Mckinney,
Lewis Kellough, John Costigan,
Harvey Rudd, j. c. McCool, X. NJ.
Linn, +. L. Sheldon. They will be-
gin their work about June LIST.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

VIII Clifford returned last week
from Bowdle, S. D., where railroad
building has begun on the Milwaukee
extension to the river. He expects
to go back there soon with Sc veral
teams.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

6. NJ. Wheeler Elgin IL Jewels
Nickel movement, adjusted compen-
sation balance patent regulator.
Bregnet hair spring in a silverine
dust proof case warranted for one
wear S11.OO. CHAs. +. SoNTAG,
17tf .Jeweler and Optician.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Preparations are being made for
the observance of Memorial Day May
80. Captain Arthur Fuller, of
the 1st South Dakota vols. has ac-
cepted an invitation from Candy
Post to deliver the Grafton. He is
a son of Judge H. Il. Fuller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Miller'S base ball team will prob.
ably go up against Highmore Don.
Washington is also talking ball
again this year after d rest. Thelo-
cal team is getting in good shape,
and the boys promise some interest
ing games.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
CHEAP COAL 4!

Iowa Block Coal at $6 per ton
while it lasts. Also good supply
of cedar posts, and a car ofred cedar
schingles at McCoy's. tt
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

We can sell you paint that will
neither crack, peal, or blister, for less
money than YOU can buy the oil.
Come and see n Johnson & Co. 2ltf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Last Friday n ght Gray Pony
mare weight about / 900 got out oil
my stable in Miller. Bin in oas
eye; any information regarding her
can be lett at this o flee, or j. NJ
Schmilt. 1860, Glen lale p o.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Justice Miller married Mr.. Jesse
Robb and Miss Mary Barrett Satur-
day at the home of Mrs. G. NJ Boles.
The happy couple viii remove to
Oregon.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

A special meeting OF Candy post
No. IL, g. A. r. is hereby called for
Tuesday evening Nav 18th, at the
hall to prepare for memorial dav
services. G. w. RUDD,
Commander.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Jerauld county's commissioners
publish notice that they will prose-
cute any one setting out fire without
lawful fireguarls surrounding the
same. Are we approaching an anti
fire er.i2
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
Strayed.

Two black yearling horse colts,
small. One with white strip in face,
other has star in face. Address,
Chas. Moncur, Miller, s. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

In an interview in an aberdeen
paper, j. J. Conway OF Orient tells
OF the success in stock raising abont
Orient. He says: Last fall codld
take field glass and count 10000
head OF cattle from the second story
OF my building.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Although all kinds of painters ma
terial have advanced you never in
the past bought paint cheaper than
you can buy it OF n. Johnson & TO.
at the present. 21tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

The land bushes, is getting so
brisk in Hand county that farms
are being sold by telegraph, Judge
Pussy this week sold seven quarters
in north Hand county.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Walker Lewis, OF northwest Hand
county, was in Miller Saturday and
purchased the Ed. Andrews dwelling
on East Third street. His tamil Y
will soon move to town.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

p. Il. Sutphen removed to Miller
this Week from ST. Lawrence, and
will soon open up for business. He
will reside over his store building.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

fonr house and barn needs paint
ing. Think YOU can'tafford it, You
don't know until yon consult 21tf
n. JOHNSON & TO.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Geo. Stoner, of the Highmore Her.
aid, and Dan'l HAaley, OF the Bull
Teton, were Miller visitors Friday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
Mrs. p. H. CoQUILLETTE,

Cards are received announcing the
marriage of Chas. ID. Whitcomb to
Miss Carrie Linn, at Chicag o May L.
The Press joins Charley's Hand
County friends in congratulations
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Miss Eva Whitcomb was down
from Rec Heights Saturday, &c.
companied by Misses Martha and
Charlotte Moses, OF Chicago, who
are guests at the Whitcomb ranch,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Bills are posted announcing lee
lures upon China by Gen. Bailey, who
spent several years among the
Chinese. The dates are May % to
81.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Bring us your fresh eggs and but
ter unit get the most for them. tt
J.W. CoQUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
Black Mack.

Black Mack the Imported stallion,
will stand for the season OF 1900,
at my place Sec. 23-111-70. Terms
ST. to insure colt, or IS. for the
season. 20t4*
CHAs. INGLEHART.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Ice cream social and program at
the Presbyterian church tomorrow
evening.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Esquire Kelley has returned to
Miller from Brookings where he con-
Quoted laundry for some time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. S. " Christ, Mrs.
III. w. Woodruff, VIM. Healey and
Dan'l Walsh went to Sioux Falls
this week to attend the populist
convention
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

A special train containing railway
officials and a party OF guests few
over the road Tuesday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

u. &. Briggs sold farm to A. J..
Spain last week in Ohio township.
and>one.to II. w. Penwell in Monla.
min.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
Notice of Annual Teachers lr
stitute.

Mott. e is hereby given that the
Annual Normal Institute will con-
vene in Miller Monday, June 4th 10
A. NJ, continue in session four weeks
and close with special Teachers Ex-
animation. 2oto
j. H. SNoDDY,
Go. Supt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Fresh Cows for sale Jnor;ro os
w. L. oa.' %" iu
WI Waters race;vad = nav ,,
'''' "eeN.
John pnsev went to Stony or,
,'s'e''aS'
State Auditor 7 D. Reeves WAS in
"'''er hohuay'
caa.;nn. ~ ne" ''ooA Vi Srocelies aC
Tlo roa1 go -,
r,.~,,. -, :" : ''i 'os
Lt Is OF good early Ohio potatoes
at Coquillet;es.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
Music Lessons.

! am now prepared to give music
lessons on either piano or orgtfn.
Have had experience. Per term
$50.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

AUDITORS AND TREAsURRR's DETAILED EXHIBIT
VI Receipts and
81 1900 Showing Amount Of Funds
TF2EASURBR'S ExTIIBIT
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

w. b. Wampler, postmaster at st.
Lawrence, died at his hons Sunday
last aged about 30, ofconsumption.
He was a bright, congenml young
business man, esteemed by many
frienCs. He leaves wife to mourn
his loss. The remains were taken
Monday to Sioux Falls tor burial.
1t is stated by st. Lawrence parties
that request will be made by pa
irons of the St. Lawrence office To
have Mrs Wampler appointed post
mistress, She has pra ctically had
charge OF the office for some time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
Notice of Teachers Examination.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular quarterly Teachers examin-
alton for Hand county will be b ED
in the Court house in Miller, Friday
June lat, beginning at 8 A. NJ.
2Ot3 j. H. SSopDY,
GO, 6uph
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

vt. Lawrence Lodge, A. r. and A, NJ. No. 30
- Meets Mt Miller, =. ID, every first ana third
Friday night each month at 3 O'Clock. w
II. Lane, W. NJ; j. l.. Kevcs, Sec'y.
Chapter ~. II. A. N. meets first and third
Wednesday each month ut Miller. H.. III. II.
-R. T. Sedan, Secy, IL. W, Woodruff,
crescent y apter No. !, o. T.. s meets Sec
ohd and fourth Tuesdays each month. W,
NJ Mis-. q. s. Briggs; Sec'y Lois Talbot,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Surveyor General Morris, of Hur-
on, was in Miller Tuesday on land
business.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

. a - n q IA e "a.
Be.,. ths ,Ihs Kind You HaM Alwtys Bought
t''s,s;''" &SNZszsa<
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Over 4 200 lbs. of butter and eggs
were shipped Tuesday from Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
Stat Of South Dakota,
County of Hand.
Dniar Cross

fSouthDa
County
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

The city election Monday pro-
duced quite little rustling on the
part of candidates. The two tickets
were headed "Citizens" and Tax
Payers" respectively. The citizens
ticket was elected except Clerk and
Assessor. Following are the 0 fiocrs
for the next year.
Alderman-G. H. Preston, {. H.
Henshaw. +. Z. Saltmarsh.
Clerk-W. G. Redmond.
Treasurer. w. Coquillette.
ASSESSOR. II, yanbo on.
.Justice-E. j. Miller.
Marshal-Ed. Dunn.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10
ghe Hioneer Aress.


The PRESS will publish free all notices ofio-
cal organizations, II handed In by those in-
terested.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Prof. Mason, principal OF the VOL
sey school, YVES in Miller Tuesday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Tor
Co
Saar andR Reg
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

See our new stock OF dried fruits,
bright ard fresh. tt
j. w. CoQUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

A new stock oil the celebrated
Cresco corsets at CoquiIette
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

l.. l.. Law and family novel to
Miller from Faulkton last week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Fresh Cows for sale. Inquire Of
G. H. Carroll. 1tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

DIR. BAL TOTAL TTOT At
Qur his Qlrlp
ldrawn Quarter [Amt ovrCash on
/ Inland
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Miller & Bi gGs .eports six more
quarters of land sold this week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Will Adams returned last week
from a visit to Iowa.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Prof. Grace, OF Mitchell, visited
Miller last week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

John Pussy went TO Sioux City
Yesterday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

VII. Waters received anew surrey
last week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

State Auditor j. d. Reeves was in
Miller Monday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

A choice new stock of groceries at
Coquillette's. tt
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

The real estate men are still doing
a lively business.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-05-10

Lt Is OF good early Ohio potatoes
at Coquilleties.
, 1900-01-18
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house had
another inning today over the sale of
the New York custom house by Secre-
tary Gage. Sulzer of New York. au-
thor Of the resolution for an inyestiga-
ton of Cages transaction with the New
York banks, started the ball rolling by
charging that a mandate had already
gone forth to suppress it.
Sibley. democrat of Pennsylvania.
formerly a radical advocate of free sill
YER, who was now II of sympathy with
the democrats in the house, warmly
commended Cages course. These two
speeches precipitated a debate which
lasted almost three hours.
Grosvenor of Ohio explained that the
committee on rules, to which the Sui
ger resolution had gone, had not acted
because no evidence had been produced
before the committee to warrant order
ing such a far-reaching investigation.
Hepburn, republican of Iowa, assailed
Sulzer for some of his ~extravagant
statements and declared there ought to
be some way to rebuke a member for
slandering honored officials.
Later in the day. during the discus
sion of the appropriation for the army,
Cannon, in charge of the bill, chal
Ienged any member to move to strike
it out.
Williams. democrat of Mississippi,
replied to Cannon, in an %eloquen,
speech in which he affirmed the loyal
ty of every American citizen to the flag
and charged Cannon with shrewdly is
suing a challenge that he knew would
not be accepted.
The urgency deficiency bill passed
with only one %unimportant amend
ment.
, 1900-01-18

the British plan for General Clery's
! division to make a second attempt to
cross the Tugela river at this point ST.
simultaneously with Buffers attack on
the left.
A Daily Mail special from S%pearmanis
farm, dated Jan. II, says: After four
days rest on the south side of the Tu-
CELIA river our advance northward be-
gan yesterday. The LyttletOn brigad"
crossed Potgeisters drift last evening
and ooh the kopjes on our right. Gen
eral Warrcn's division today made an
attack on the enemy's left flank. cross,
ing the river.
Last Thursday Lord D%undOnald, with
his mounted brigade, seized the Spring.
field bridge by a quick march and DC ,
cupied a strong position on the hill.
commanding the drift. The Beers
were caught mapping and unprepared
for the British advance. Some of them
were bathing in the river. The ferry
boat at Potgeisters was on the farther
bank of the Tugela.
Lieutenant Carlyle and some men of
the South African light horse swan
across and brought it back. General
LyttletOn's brigade was her sent to
hold a position on the hill, command
ing the drift.
, 1900-01-18
A CENSUS OF HORTICULTURE.


Washington, D. c., Jan. flowing
to the unusual intelligence of florists as
a class and the fact that the statistics
of their business. which the census Office
requires, relate almost entirely to the
year 1899. a plan has been formed for
taking an early census of Horticulture
by mail, on special schedules, and to
tabulate and publish the returns there
Of early, while other branches of the
great work of enumeration are in pro
gress.
There are approximately l $500 flor
lists in the United States. The names
and addresses of a majority of them
have been secured and classified by the
division Of agriculture in the census
office. and each known proprietor will
soon receive n copy of the special
schedule devoted to this interest. It
will be accompanied by a list $50 far
as ascertaincd) of all the florists in his
section. to be by him corrected, added
to and returned to the department for
use in making the record complete and
reliable.
This special schedule is not elaborate
or complicated. 1t may BE- filled out
easily and quickly by any florist who
keeps a reasonably accurate run of his
business. 1t asks for the GS99) acre.
age devoted to Horticulture and of each
crop or variety of plants and flowers;
glass and the area Of each crop or var
iety raised thereunder; the number of
persons employed and the total wages
paid to them; the amount expended for
catalogues, postage, and fertilizers re
spcctively, and the gross receipts from