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The Washington times., 1903-06-28
RAISING FROGS FOR MARKET.
Increasing Demand Rapidly Exhausting
the Natural Supply.

Considerable interest is now being
manifested in various parts OF the coun-
try in the comparatively new industry
OF frog culture. For some years this
batrachian has been a favorite article
of diet. but owing to excessive hunt
ing the supply has been steadily de-
creasing, and in some Instances re
gions which were formerly prolific are
now completely exhausted.
In the early years Of the industry an
unreasoniug prejudice on the part OF
the people against the use OF frogs as
food had 10 be overcome. but this has
been successfully accomplished in some
parts of the country, especially where
the foreign element Is strong. The meat
of the frog IS white, delicate, wholesome
and palatable. In flavor IL much resem-
bles the leg Of a spring chicken Al
though eaten az ell times, II is in the
best condition IA the fall and winter; ia
spring Il Is OF relatively inferior quality
Only the hind legs are commonly util-
lied, the meat on the other parts be
ing edible. but in small quantity. In
some localities, however, the entire
body after the removal Of the vicera, is
fried with egg and bread crumbs.
The business OF frog hunting IS Of
economic Importance in about fifteen
States, but frogs are taken for local
home consumption in nearly every state
and Territory. A few years ago they
were introduced into the Hawaiian
Islands and have since multiplied SO
rapidly that they are now sold reRu-
larly IN Hilo, on the island OF Hawaii
The States supplying the largest guam
titles for the market are California.
Missouri, New York Arkansas, Mary
land Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana. More
frogs are taken in New York than in
any other State but on account Of their
comparatively small size their value IS
less than I'm Missouri and California.
In Missouri a pair of bind legs weigh
about half a pound. The Canadian
Province Of Ontario also yields a rather
large supply Of marketable frogs. The
annual catch o. the United States Is
estimated at 100000. with "a gross
value 10 the hunters OF about 500. 900
while the cost 10 the consumer is not
less than sl50000.
In taking the animals for market. lines
baited with red cloth. worms OF insects
are extensively used; guns. small-bore
rifles and spears are also employed. and
.crossbOWs are adapted for this purpose
in Canada They are often hunted at
night. lantern furnishing light for the
hunters aim ana at the same time
binding or dazing the frogs. After en-
tering on their Information many are
dug out OF the mud. large numbers often
being found together at this time-New
York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Boys Brigade.

The advisory board OF the District OF
Columbia Division OF the United Boys
Brigade of America held a meeting
Tuesday at headquarters, 302 Columbian
Building, which was we'll attended. II
was decided at the meeting to organize
a battalion of boys under five feet IN
height. The national headquarters will
be petitioned to hold the 1904 couven-
ton in this city. This year II Will lie
held in Baltimore on the I'd. Sd, and 4th
OF October.
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Patriotic.

of absence without loss Of time to ex-
Union soldiers detailed to attend funer-
ais Of deceased comrades uniform In all
the departments and bureaus of tho
Government in the District, the good
of-the-Order exercises. under the direc-
tion Of Commander l.. II. Patterson
were had, which were enlivened by en-
tertaining remarks from Judge G. F.
Scott, Capt. n. j. Smith. Past Post
Commander Samuel Baxter, Chaplain H.
g. Stevens. Senior Vice Commander A.
A. Maxim, Quartermaster Charles Mat
thews. Past Post Commander r. II
Marcellus. Capt. Charles B. Herring
and Comrade @. w. Francis.
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Sunday School Excursion.

The Sunday schools OF Vermont Ave
nue. Christian Church and the Metro
politan Baptist Church went down 70
Bay Ridge Wednesday afternoon on an
excursion. Despite the pouring rain 200
people were on the train when it start
ed. After arriving at the beach some OF
the boys played baseball. Others were
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Meeting of Capron Auxiliary.

Capron Auxiliary 10 Harden Com
mand. Spanish War Veterans. held a
special meeting Tuesday evening to re-
ceive a report of the committee in
charge OF the auxiliary booth during the
recent lawn fete of District Corps, s. w.
v. The committee reported the profits
in hand to be S135 Money for sale of
tickets and voting will increase the total
sum to s175.
Mrs. Eliza V. Hodgson. recently elect
ed president. was installed by Mrs. Ball
A committee was appointed to arrange
quarters in the new hall. 719 Sixth
Street. where the next meeting will 5e
held.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Colored Elks Organize.

ColoTed Elks Organize.
Eureka Lodge No. Il, National Inde-
pendent Benevolent and Protective Or
der Of Elks of the World, was organized
last Wednesday night at Good Samaritan
Hall by a number of District colored
men. The lodge was instituted by Dr.
c. B. Jackson, of Norfolk. Va. assisted
by Deputies John James and L. Peake,
of Washington, and Magnus l.. Robin
son, OF Alexandria, Va. The officers
elected were: John c. Stone, exalted
ruler; Thomas Chatterbuck, esteemed
leading knight: William Robinson, es-
teemed loyal knight; l.. Peake. esteemed
lecturing knight; J. Stewart, esquire
p. A. Hariston, secretary; S. Brown,
treasurer; John Miles. inner guard; Hen
ry Williams, W. B. Brown, and Leroy
Smith, trustees.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Knights of PYthias pnll.

The competitive drill OF the Uniform
Rank. knights of Pythias, took place az
Marshall Hall Wednesday. Immediately
after the arrival of the afternoon boat
the competitive drill was given on the
lawn. The event was under the auspices
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

National Tent No 1 offered three
cash prizes OF So, 81, and 81 for the per
son selling the three highest number OF
tickets for the excursion. The FIRST prize
was won by o. Nelson. who sold thirty
six tickets; the second prize was won by
o. J. Hughes, who sold thIrty-one tick
cts. and the third prize was won by r
Mage, who sold twenty tickets. All
those who won prizes are members OF
National Tent. and the prizes were
offered by the tent
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Arcanum Day Celebrated.

Arcanum Day was celebrated Wednes-
day by complimentary excursion given
by the Grand Council OF the Royal Ar
cauum to River View. Three boats were
IN service to transport the throng and
speeches and music were the order Of
the day at River View.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Maccabee Notes.

The Supreme Tent, Knights Of the
$4,000 against the Port Huron Savings
Bank. OF Port Huron. Mich. This is the
balance of the shortage Of Supreme FL
nance Keeper Thompson. who defaulted
about eighteen months ago. $1,000 hav-
ing been returned by the bank at once
Thompson was connected with the bank
and so used the funds as 10 make the
bank responsible. The business of this
institution Is conducted in a very care
full manner. All the officers that handle
any money are bonded.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Monday Night Club.

The Monday Night Club held s de-
lightiul meeting at the Girls Reform
School on last Monday night. Twenty
eight were present. and the meeting
was IN the nature OF social gather
ing. being the last before the summer
vacation. The club is composed of 4
number Of workers interested in socio-
logical fields. and Is Of much mutual
help to its members Mrs. Murrill was
reelected president, with Miss Taylor
as secretary. The club adjourned un-
I'll the first Monday In October.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Brightwood Tent. No. ,. added three
new members at its last review. end had
eleven applications for membership,
This is a progressive tent. The memor-
ial service did good out there.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

bers. and their friends and prospective
candidates. at which time, d. W. Gall,
State commander for the X. o. T. A.,
will make an address. suited TO the oc-
casion.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Nationel Tent. No. l. VIII have an en-
tertainment next Monday night. after the
review. Sir Knight Featherstone. mem
Der of the tent viii have the matter IN
charge. and do the entertaining.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
FTateTnal.

Of the Pythian fair committee, whicn
conducted the fair in April, and is to
be for the benefit of the temple fund.
The drill OF the Uniform Rank COM
panies is for cash prizes offered by the
Grand Lodge Of the order. and has oc-
CURED annually for several years. Much
interest was manifested by the leading
companies of the District in the drill,
which was successful in every way.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

The degree team from National Tent
visited Metropolitan Tent. No. Il. last
Tuesday night, and Initiated two candi-
dates. Metropolitan Is no longer baby
tent in size
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
Blavatslcy Branch Meets.

The last meeting of the season Of the
Blavatsky Branch. Theosophical So
ciety. took place IN its hall. 1110 F
Street, Thursday evening. 1t was well
attended. There were discussions and
remarks by several members. Music
by the Holt Ladies' Mandolin Club had
been kindly volunteered for the occa-
sion. but a prolonged program at the
Church OF Our Father prevented their
appearance.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
NEW YORK.
The RELVEDERE.

LARCHMONT-O on THE SOUND, y Y
SPECIAL RATES FOR SEASON GUESTS.
Appointments, cuisine and service Of the highest
order.
GRILL ROOM
Tel. 1C6-Larchmont. Illustrated Booklet.
BTRNES & WEIGH. Props.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Georgetown Tent. In connection with
Georgetown Hive. viii have a public
meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. in
Georgetown, on Monday night. This
meeting Will be attended by the mem
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
oUTCHER HOUSE

AND COTTAGES. PAWLINC. n Y
90 MINUTES FROM NEW YORK.
Located among the hills in Dutchess County;
elevation 100 feet: we'll kept; golf links tennis.
bowling. billiards. music, and all the comforts
for health and recreation, with pure spring water
from the mountains. For terms and booklet ad-
dress r. &. LOveridge, Manager. Pawling, " Y.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Capital Tent. No. 3. gave an excursion
to Chesapeake Beach on the oath. which
was well patronized. and netted the
tent a handsome little sum for their
general fund.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Mount Vernon Tent. No. 4. recently
amended its bylaws. so as to provldc
for q finance keeper.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

cATsKiLL MOUNTAINS sURMER RESORTS.
An illustrated book containing complete IIO-
tel and Boarding House lists. Send cents
postage or apply AMERICAN RESORT AS90-
CIATIoN, llSJ Broadway, New York. II
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Too much praise cannot be given Sir
Knight G.. F. Canniff, for the able and
impartial way in which he conducted af-
fairs as chairman Of the Joint excursion
committee. He is fair-mlnded man
and with good judgment. and will do
honor TO the commanders chair OF Mount
Vernon Tent. No. 4. which he Is to nll
after July l.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Mrs Penelope d. Smith department s.
c., for the L. o. T. NJ. in this
city. is succeeding nicely with her new
hive. Metropolitan. as well as resuscitat-
ing AnacOstia Hive. She is adding new
members to-the other hives in the city.
and the lady Maccabees are now grow,
ing in numbers.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Sixty-iive new members were admitted
into the different tents in this city dur
ing the month OF June, which is q
record breaker for the order during any
June since the organization In this city.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

The state commander of this juris-
diction has secured special iispensa-
tion from the supreme commander 10
admit new members during July. August.
and September at the gross fee of 1928,
instead Of s7.25. a saving Of 81 10 those
who come into the order during that
period.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

One June /. the Maccabees had in cash
and invested funds. s2.579. .10712
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
NEW BRADY HOUSE.

South Arkansas ave- near Beach
Choice Rooms, rate for June. SIS up. Booklet.
JAMES BR ADY ie1-6Ct
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
THE ALREMARLE.

Virginia ave-, near beach and piers This ele-
CANT, modern hotel. new throughout. capacity
400. offers SPECIAL RATES FOR JULY, IS,
$40. SI2 30 weekly; also season and family
rates for large cool front rooms; many with
bath. All metal beds. elevator, etc; 1000 feet
OF pOrches- Superior table. BOokler.
1t J. p. COPE.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Winfield Scott schley Division No. /.
Uniform Rank. K. o. T. NJ, visited Dis
trict Tent No. last Thursday night
In a body.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Mount Vernon Tent No admitted
twenty-four new members during the
month Of June.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28
ATLANTIC CITY.

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FOR ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS, GOOD TABLE.
HOME COMFORTS. VISIT THE
HOTEL OSBORNE,
Arkansas and Pacific aves- $50 per day up
$ weekly and up Write for Booklet
n1y3I-S0t MRS. X. J. OSBORNE.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

District Tent No. s admitted class Of
eighteen new members on Thursday
night last, making a total Of twenty
during the month. This tent was or
ganized two years ago last Friday with
eighteen charter members, under the
jurisdiction of D. W. Gall. Dep. S. c.. and
under his jurisdiction now as state COM
mender. on the anniversary Of the sec
ond year, admitted eighteen new mem
bers, II now has a membership Of
eighty-two. and will pass 100 before the
end OF July. It's present commander is
Louis Rice. who naturally feels proud
OF his successful administration. Ana
costa degree team was present and mi
tiated the large class in its usual good
style.
The Washington times., 1903-06-28

Sir Knight F. s. Clinton, a member Of
Brookland Tent No. z. died Saturday,
the goth instant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-10

mistakes are made the entire crop and a
seasons preparation may be lost. A skill
fui farm hand may demand high wages.
but his work will be worth more than that
of an incompetent person
Bees begin to work as soon as the wealth.
er permits in the spring. The Sirst plants
upon which they work are the skunk cab
bage and yellow willow. followed by the
blossoms Of fruit. hard maple. white clover.
small fruits, bass wood. sumac, golden
rod, aster. Spanish needle. smart weed.
etc. Should the forage be scarce bees will
use the blossoms of weeds that are not
suitable for providing choice honey.
The Usage orange will grow TO a large
size IL planted like other trees. II is free
from disease. can endure severe cold. and
IL has no superior. provided the plants are
trimmed and properly trained the first
three years II allowed TO grow on the
north and west sides OF a barnyard IL
makes an excellent wind break, though not
equal to the evergreen arbor vitae for that
purpose. but IL will last much longer than
the latter.
The time to prune fruit trees Is from
February TO April, or before the sap begins
TO flow. This will depend upon the climate.
The wounds will then heal rapidly without
leaving dead wood or scars. Much prun-
ing may be saved by pinching and rubbing
off superfuous sprouts during the growing
season. The first pruning of a young tree
that the future shape of the tree and the
number of branches IL will possess viii be
determined. Some trees will stand severe
cutting back. hut all trees should be so
pruned as to permit of abundant air and
sunlight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-10

st. Paul Pioneer Press.
American farmers and newspaper men
are very likely to become joint beneficiaries
of great scheme of cooperation in max
ing the most of the corn crop. Not of the
grain merely, but Of the whole plant, stalk,
leaves, pith, tassels, husks. cobs and ker-
nels. After long couse of experimental
ton, carried on at Kankakee, Ill. under the
encouragement of the National Agricul-
tural Department. it is found that high
grade paper can be profitably manufac-
tured, in different varieties. from various
parts of the plant. One kind Is made from
the hard shell of the stalk, another from
the pith, and a third from the husk. From
the pith is turned out the finest grade of
oil paper almost equal to linen paper. so
ii is claimed by experts at the department
A machine has been invented, and is now
being manufactured, which will take the
cornstalk, with the ear still on it. husk the
ear, separate the husk from the stalk, and
then remove the shell from the pith. Send
ing this machine into the fields, the paper
manufacturers will propose to farmers TO
buy their corn crops as they stand in the
fields. If the farmers wish the corn after
il has been husked, IL will be passed back TO
them: otherwise ii will be marketed by the
owner of the machine, who will convert
every remaining part Of the plant into some
form of manufacture
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-10
Mystic Workers Of the World
The Popular Secretary
of a Lodge in Greenwood. Ind,
Tells of His Cure By
Paine'S Celery
Compound
Earth's Best Spring Medicine.

Spring showers, warm and glowing sum
shine and bright skies cannot contribute 10
the pleasure and enjoyment of the sick and
diseased 10 any extent Pain. anxiety.
gloomy fears and the thought OF death all
combine at the present time 10 make the
lives of such dark and miserable
Are you debilitated. nervous. sieepless.
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of the World. says
81 used Paine's Celery Compound for
and an aggravated case of indigestion I
had spent over 500 with physicians. some
of them specialists. but only obtained tenn
porary relief. l also tried all patent nedi-
cines of any note which were recommended
for cases such as mine. but with no better
results than that obtained from treatment
of physicians. The last medicine l tried
me relief from the very start have taken
nearly six bottles. and am happy 10 say am
now enjoying the best OF health. 1 can eat
anything, sleep well. feel well, and am
Celery Compound owe my present good
health"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-10
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Rheumatic Cure
Costs Nothing n Il Fails.

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don't mean that IL can turn bony Joints
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-10

school trustees of any Incorporated city
having population of not less than 7.095
nor more than 7,105. as shown by the last
preceding United States census, where the
school corporation of such city owns the
ground suitable for a site for the erection
of a school building for school purposes,
and where such trustees shall not have the
necessary means with which to erect such
school building, may. on the filing of a re-
port under oath with the Common Council
of the city showing the actual or estimated
amount required to erect such building,
on the adoption and passage of resolution
approving the same by the Common Coun-
Gil of such city, authorize the school board
vide means to erect such school building.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-10

TJohn T. Mason seventy-four years DID,
ysss sa If the @ we're fns
Through Georgia" Next morning he was found
xho R sa ss Tas a OPEN aid
must have died about the time the song. was
heard by the others in the house. l-Local News
Item.
''Bring, the good old busle. boys. we'll sing an
He heard the ,far-on chorus his comrades
He heard the cIank of saber and the jansling bit
The rurnbiing of the cannons. where his shouting
He heard the hurried hoofbeats of the horses
And high above he saw the nag that beckonsa
him: 20 GOMEZ"
He saw them swing. along the road-not gray
heards slow and ID bent Say,., ranks =, II. ~.
regiment.
With rhythmic tread 1t held its line. with nfers
He saw the ragged coiors that were waving to
Ane ng~calling-calling. came the rolling of
Fall in FAN in for dress parade' The ranks
waiting. Come.
He saw the forms OF comrades who across the
He saw the brave companion who had battled by
The tears welled up again Just as they did the
Then :'Hsltl. the eugIes sounded. and he heard
Call in his tindest. ciearest tones: This is the
last relicft''
March on The nag was waving. and the SOL
diers marched away:
And he went singing with them. TAR beyond the
Gates of Day,
The bugIes pealins gladly and the line with no
more gaps
The bugies singing sweetiy in that benson of
Taps"
And nfes were mad and merry. and the drums
were laughing. too.
For he marched beside the coIors a. he led the
grand reviews
wv. D. Nesbis. In Chicago Tribune.