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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
ORIGIN OF THE GRANGE.
Some Historical Facts Concerning
the Organization of the Order.

Some Historical Facts Concerning
the Organization of the Order.
From the Michigan Patron we take
the following historical facts relating
to the institution of the Order of Pa;
irons Of Husbandry:
The first subordinate grange was or
ganized in Washington the Sth day Of
January, 1868. as school of instruction,
with William NJ. Ireland as master.
The first dispensation for grange was
granted at Harrisburg, Pa, the 4th day of
April, 1868, but the first regular subordi-
nate grange to which charter was issued
was organized at Fredonia, N. Y, the 18th
day of April, 1868.
The first state grange, that of Mime
sofa, was organized the 22d day of Febru-
ary, 1869. The new Order made slow prog
ress up to 1879. only 257 oranges having
been organized in the entire country.
During the year 1872, 1105 were organized
and the Order had an existence in twenty
two states.
Ine first meeting of the national grange
as Il delegate body was held at George
town d. c., the 9Th day Of january. 1913,
with six of the founders Of the Order and
seventeen delegates present, representing
eleven states Six of the delegates were
masters of state oranges. and the remain
der were deputies in the Order.
At the last session of the national
grange twenty seven states were rep
resented by regularly appointed dele
gates, and the total membership is now
about 100000.
Vermont has eighty subordinate
oranges and total membership of
about $500, according to the last re-
port OF the state grange secretary.
There Is great educational benefit in
comforting the degrees well.
All the officers in North Brookf1eld,
(Mass.) grange are women.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19

We desire to announce to the pub
lie that our coal mine near Bernice
is now open and we are prepared to
furnish mine run coal to the local
trade at very reasonable rates
This coal is free burning anhtra-
cite of fine quality. We give good
load at ton rates. A large supply
constantly on hand.
RANDALL & MEYLERT
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
HON. E. B. NORRIS.

Master New York State Grange and
Chairman National Executive Com
mittee.
The chairman Of the executive com
mittee Of the national grange and a
member Of the legislative committee of
the same body must be man Of force
and ability. Such position is held by
such man in the person of e. B. Nor
ris of Sodus, N. Y, who is also master
of the New York state grange, a body
representing 10000 members.
Brother Norris was charter member
Of Sodus grange, No. 73, having thus a
connection with the Order Of about thir-
ty years. He was master of Sodus
grange about fourteen years, also mas
ter of the old Wayne county council
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
Farm bookkeeping.

No business man can get along sue
cessfully without striking a balance
now and then to see where he stands.
bookkeeping is necessary element in
commercial success. 1t is just as nee
essary for the farmer to examine his
assets and liabilities from time to
time to ascertain if he is making a
profit or loss as it is for any other
business man. Farmers have not been
doing business on business principles
and only one result could follow.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
The subordinate Grange.

The subordinate grange is link in
the great chain now stretching from
ocean to ocean, binding hundreds of
thousands Of the men and women of
the farm in fraternal body and by
sacred obligation to put forth every eff
fort to raise the standard of intelli-
gence among the tillers of the soil and
secure a just distribution of the bur-
dens Of society, as well as of the
fruits Of our labor.--O. Gardner.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
State Normal School
East Stroudsburg. Pa.

GdSG OCIOu1SOuIS, d.
This POPULAR State Institution is
locatedtin the most beautiful picturesque
and healthful part of the State. 1t is in
the GREAT SUMNER RESORT REG
ion of the BLUE RIDGE and POCONO
MOUNTAINo and within two miles of
the famous Delaware Water Gap resort,
Tuition Absolutely Free.
The total expenses for Boarding, Furn-
ished rooms and all other expenses only
$3.50 per week. In addition to;the regu-
lar Departments in the Normal proper,
we have fine COLLEGE PREPARA-
TORY DEPARTMENT. We can save
you one full year in your College Prepara-
tion. Departments Of MUSIC, ELOCU-
TION, ART.DRAWING. PAINTING
IN CHINA and WATER COLORS,
taught by Specialists.
A New Recitation Building.
is now in course of erection, which will
give fine Laboratory and fourteen other
recitation rooms. A. Fine Gymnasium
Our own ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT
Superior Faculty Backward Pupils
COACHED FREE. Nearly FIVE HUN
DRED PUPILS ENROLLED this year.
FALL TERM OPENS SEPT. 8, 1902.
For Catalogue and particulars address
GEO. P. BIBLE, A. M.
Principal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19

two years. was elected master of the
New York state grange in 1893 and is
now serving his third term. He is also
chairman of the legislative committee
of New York state grange and serving
the third term as such. He was elected
to the executive committee Of the ma
tional grange in 1899 and to the chair
manship year later. For three years
past he has been on the national grange
legislative committee. He is always
found advocating the advancement of
the Order Of Patrons of Husbandry and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
100000 Security.

Capital, surplus and profits Of this
amount secure the depositors of the Pitts
burg Trust Company, 1923 Fourth Ave,
Pittsburg Pa. per cent interest on saw
ings and per cent. on checking accounts.
Bank by mail.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19

the education Of the agricultural class
to higher conception of their calling
and a keener sense of their response
bilities as American citizens.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19

yIO % JIG %
We the undersigned auditors of the Borough of
Laporte Pa, do hereby certify that we met in
pursuance of Act of Assembly at the Court House
March Q, 1908, and did proceed to audit and ad-
just and settle the several accounts of the Boro.
officers ana found thr same correct as shown and
set forth herein before, witness our hand and seal
this day, March II, 1908 ,ass~s .-,.--,.,.s,
j. II. GANSEL. NJ, ]. McNELLON, ~
JACOB II. FRIES, Auditors. 5xss
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19

We the undersigned auditors of Davidson twp
do hereby certify that we did audit and adjust
the said several accounts correctly and to the
best of our knowledge. information and belief as
the same appears audited and herein set forth.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our
hands and seals this 9th day of March, A. D. 1903.
FRANK MAGARGEL, NJ. d. SWEENEY,
X. s, STARR, Auditors.
Attest: MORGAN GAV1TT, Town Clerk.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
Laporte Borough Audit.

A. II. Buschhausen Treasurer, in account with
Laporte Borough.
Road Fund.
To balance due Boro last audit........ 1888 so
BY orders redeemed med................ 4465
per cent commission on same. 50
BY Treasurers receipt 1877 90
1873 so 1888 so
Extra Road.
To balance due Borough last audit 40 43
BY one coupon redeemed......... 2 so
commission on same...... ..... 05
BY Treasurers receipt.................. 81 SO
4O43 4043
Thos. J. Ingbam Treasurer, in account with La
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19

oobf IT
We the undersigned auditor and clerk do here
by certify that the foregoing statement is true
and correct to the best of our knowledge and
belief.
&c. PETERS, ERNEST II. BOTSFORD,
R. Z. BOTSFORD, Clerk, Auditors.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-03-19
Laporte Township Audit.

JH Hunter in account with Laporte township
as supervisor for the year ending March IL, 1903
To amt handed over from last audit ID IL
BY exOuerafion "a
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21

city hall tower he could look directly
upon the roof Of this particular sta BILE
The company upon whose property
the stable seas and for whose purpose
II is employed is one Of the largest i'm
porters of American onyx in America,
Nearly five years ago their attention
was called TO an importation Of onyx
that came from Vera Cruz-the main
Mexican port for the Importation OF
the stone-a and which lay on a steam
er's dock in New York harbor.
The stone was so hard it turned the
edge Of every cutting tool they had in
their equipment, and they realized that
as beautiful as the material was II was
not practical for any commercial pur-
pose.
The entireconsignment was takento
lot belonging to them in the outskirts
and lay for nearly five years.
When a new stable was planned one
of the officials said: "Why not use the
onyx for its foundations?"
No sooner suggested than done. The
blocks were OF just the right size and
there was no questioning their solidity.
Now--supporting a structure Of COM
mon, ordinary Philadelphia red brick
the Mexican onyx blocks are fulfilling
a useful but humble mission.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21

GRAVES ARE TO BE OPENED.
The Philadelphia Authorities Expect
to Unearth One of the Greatest
of Modern sensntlons.

Philadelphia, March 16.-The police
authorities have directed the opening
of "a graves. having secured evidence
which leads them 10 believe that
George Hossey, the negro herb doc
tor" is responsible for at least that
many deaths. Hossey is in Jail as an
accessory to the murder of VIM. g..
DAM, whose widow is charged with
having administered to her husband
slow poison furnished by the negro.
1--WE do not know how many poison
ings can be traced to Hossey," said a
police official, but thus far we have
secured evidence that has warranted
us in directing the opening Of "a
graves. This step will begin at once,
and we believe the result win show
that Assistant District Attorney
Shoey was not exaggerating when he
branded Iiossey as an arch-poisoner.
This case Is assuming proportions far
beyond the comprehension OF those
connected with IL at the time Hossey
was arrested. The real investigation
Is just beginning, and before 1t pro-
ceeds much further startling develop
ments will crop up"
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
BOLD ROBBERY IN OHIO.
Entire Family hound with Ropes by
Fourteen Masked Men-Cash and
Valuable Papers Secured.

Wapakoneta, o.. March l6.-Four-
teen armed and masked men, last
night entered the house Of Mrs. Jacob
Reischelderfer. near Cridersvile. a
widow, khd took possession. With
Mrs. Reischelderfer are living her
grand daughter Blanche, aged IL
years; George lanes and his wife and
their son, Joseph lanes. Mrs. Reis-
chelderfer was known to be afraid to
trust her money TO the banks. The
robbers first knocked down the elder
lanes and then bound him and the
two women with ropes aud placed
them in beds in separate rooms. Mean
while some OF the robbers lay in wait
for Joseph, who was in town, and
when he returned they bound and
tied him in the kitchen. At the poirf
of shotgun they made the little girl
tell where the money was to be found.
They secured $1,000 in cash and $1,000
worth of notes and securities from a
chest upstairs, and proceeded to ram
sack the house from top to bottom.
looking for a secret door supposed to
be in the wall. They took possession
of an the jewelry and silverware and
seca1ed a months wages from lanes
pockets. They blindfolded everybody,
but left the little girl free. After di-
viding the money in the cellar part of
them left at midnight while some of
them remained until two o'clock.
helping themselves to the wine and
cider in the cellar and to all the eata-
BILE they could find. They called the
members of the household by their
first names, and were evidently famil-
lar with the house.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Mississippi State News
ProhIbIlIoa E.eeu,Ir. comml,,.e.

President L. L. Fitzhugh of the
Prohibition mass meeting which was
held on February II, announced the
appointment of the executive COM
mittee which was provided for by a
resolution adopted by the conven-
ton. This committee is to have
charge of the campaign for statute
ry and constitutional prohibition
which is being waged in this State.
The following is the committee:
Judge l.. Brame, jackson; w. B.
Walker, Aberdeen; W. I. Lowry,
Clinton; W. A. Henry, Yazoo City;
Rev. B. c. Trigg, Greenville; B. t.
Hobbs, Brookhaven; L. NJ. Eyans,
Gulfport; Rev. F. L. McCue, Jack
son; Mrs. A. II. Longino, Jackson.
No time for the meeting has been
set, but this will be left to the chair
man. No doubt a meeting Of the
committee will be held in a few
weeks.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
STABLE BUILT ON ONYX.
Something Extraordinary In the Way
of Foundations for Conn
mon Structure.

Philadelphia boasts the most curious
stable in existence.
1t puts to blush the pretensions OF
the palatial stables Of ancient Rome
or the luxurious quarters where the
Croesus Of the present day houses the
thoroughbreds that bring fame to his
colors-for its very foundations are Of
Mexican onyx, reports the Press of
that city.
More than that. there are two big
freight carloads of this rich product
of Mexico's mountains and plains
buried underground to support The
modest building that Is at once Phila-
delphia's most unique abode for horses.
And they are just ordinary working
horses, too, thattrudge through Phila-
delphia's streets with their burden
from morning until eventide and are
then stalled in plain but comfortable
quarters until the next days call for
work brings them 10 a realization Of
the fact that, though they live in a
house whose very foundations are Of
rare value and rarer beauty, they are
stiIl just beasts Of BURDEN
The story Of how the Mexican onyx
came TO be used for the foundationeof
this particular stable isnot uninterest-
ing. The stable itself Ia Tns lest 21a-
story brick, Of the PLANES. possible
sort. 1t is practical and not orna-
mertal. IT occupies space near the
center Of the city, and II William Penn
Just turned his weather eye little 10
the left as he looked over Philadelphia
fror, his eminence az the top Of the
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
YOUNG vANDALS IN PRINCETON
Bronze Lion at the Entrance of His-
toricuI Nassau Hall Beheadcd
and Otherwise Mutilated.

Princeton, n. j., March 16,-One of
the big bronze lions which guard the
entrance of historical Nassau hall was
so badly disfgured last night by a
crowd of young alumni and upper
class men that it can not be satisfac-
torily repaired.
The contingent of students and
graduates gathered together on the
steps at a late hour to sing their class
songs and engage in u little celebra-
ton During the jollification one Of
the big lions was beheaded and other
wise matilated, the fragments being
gathered up by the university proctor
this morning.
The lions were presented to the uni
versity by the class of 1879, of which
President Wilson is a member.
An act of vandalism was committed
on the new gymnasium last night, the
damage being estimated at 5000.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
FIRE FOLLOWS EXPLOSION.
Building at Arlington, N. j., Contain
ing F0rty-One Thousand Pounds
of Explosives Wrecked.

Newark, N. j., March 16.-An explo-
sion followed by fire did damage
amounting to $4,000. Sunday night,
at the works of the Arlington Manu-
featuring Co. of Arlington, N. j. The
explosion occurred in brick building
which, when it blew up, contained A.
900 pounds of Seasoning" highly
explosive material used in the manu-
facture of pyraline, a composition re-
sembling celluloid, which is made into
novelties by the company. There was
no one in the building at the time,
and the ignition of the stuff is set
down to spontaneous combustion.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21

Hon. J. II. Price of Magnolia,
who was appointed justice of the
Supreme Court during the tempo
rary withdrawal of Justice Terral
from the bench is one of the strong
est members Of the South Mississip-
pi bar and his appointment will no
doubt be generally commended by
those members of the profession
that are best acquainted with him.
He will sit for the remainder of the
March term, and should Justice Ter
raj be unable later in the fall to re-
sumo his seat the temporary ap-
pointee will hold on until he feels
strong enough to do SO.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Death Sentence Reversed.

The Supreme Court last week re-
versed the death sentence case of
Whit Owens, convicted in Lafayette
county for the murder of Hamp
Williams, a negro. The reversal was
based on the ground that Judge
Lowrey committed grave error in
not allowing the defendant a change
of venue. Chief Justice Whitfield
stated that the same reasons which
caused a change of venue to be
granted the prisoner in the Mont
gomery case should have operated to
the same end in the Williams case.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
STEAMER HIT BY HURRICANE.
UIundn Driven Back Seventy-FOur
Miles In One Day By Noun
tain0us Sens.

Halifax, n. S., March 16.-The Brit
ish steamer Ulunda has arrived from
Liverpool. The steamer was in a hur-
ricane for 10 days, during nine of
which she covered only 300 miles.
She was driven back one day 68 miles
and another day "A miles. Mountain
Gus seas swept her deck from stem to
stern, smashing boats, bridges and
steering gear. The carpenter was
crushed to death in the after house
and the coxswain had his arms bro
ken. Several Others of the crew also
were badly hurt. Constant use of oil
kept the steamer from being engulfed
by the seas.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
FROM LARAMIE TO CHEYENNE.
IL President Makes the Trip Horse
back, ms Proposed, He VIII
Have Cavalry Escort.

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 16.-If Pres
ident Roosevelt carries out his plan
to ride horseback from Laramie TO
Cheyenne, during the western trip,
Troop A, w. N. g., OF this place, will
be detailed to escort him. a cowboy
escort will also probably be provided.
The 57-mile run from Laramie TO this
place is filed with points of interest,
including some very rugged scenery.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
A Commendable Issue.

F. M. Runnells, editor of the Me-
ridian Star, has rallied about him
an enthusiastic support of the plan
to establish a State bureau of agri-
culture, immigration and commerce.
Practically nine-tenths of the news
papers of the State have given the
proposition a cordial Endorsement,
and the subject is likely to be one
of the most prominent brought be-
fore the next legislature. Its i'm
portance is fully realized by several
of the candidates for governor, who
are advocating it on the stump.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Analysing Candidates.

The press Of the State has COM
menced close analysis of the va
rious candidates for governor and
the issues they have broached before
the people, and it seems quite likely
that the remainder of the campaign
will be devoted largely to critical
study of men and measures, which
means that the fight must inevitably
narrow down between the radical
and conservative elements, and the
man who is the victor will be the
foremost advocate Of one or other OF
these elements.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Page for Bishop.

The name Of Rev. Frank Page,
D. D.. pastor Of st. Johns church in
Brooklyn. has been suggested in con-
nection with the office of Bishop OF
Mississippi, made vacant by the
death Of the late Bishop Hugh Mil
Ter Thompson, and it is quite likely
that his name will be presented to
the Episcopal diocesan council at its
meeting in Jackson in April.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Gulf Coast Harbors.

The work of dredging Pascagoula
channel will be commenced by the
government during the latter part
of the present month. Dredges
have been ordered to the channel
for the commencement of opera
tions, and when the contract is COM
pleted Pascagoula will have one Of
the finest harbors on the gulf coast.
The old theory that channels
dredged in the Mississippi sound
will fill up again with sand during
storm disturbances has been entirely
exploded by the success of the work
at Gulfport and Grants Pass, which
have successfully withstood the test
of the most severe storms.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Farmers Discourage Candidates.

A discouraging feature of the
State campaign to candidates is the
tendency displayed by farmers to
waste no time with the aspirants to
public office, the sentiment among
tthe agriculturists being that their
farm labor is a subject of more i'm
portance than the question of who
will be the next governor of the
State or sheriff of the county. Yield
ing to this sentiment, candidates for
Office in several counties, where only
two men are in the field, are making
agreements not to make a house to
house canvass merely announcing
their candidacy in the papers and
leaving the question of decision to
the voters.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Truck out ook Bad.

The outlook for truck growers in
Clay county is not flattering, for, all
though there has been no seriously
cold weather the almost incessant
rains have prevented any work being
done in the way Of preparing lands
and planting; not even the planting
OF early potatoes and peas has been
possible. The acreage will necessa-
MY be below the average. Peach
and plum tres are coming in bloom
and the expert orchardista say that
The prospective crop is injured.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
To Teach Agriculture.

There is general demand for
law to be passed by the next legisla-
ture requiring that agriculture and
horticulture be taught in the public
schools. The State board of edu-
cation has for some time seriously
considered this branch Of study, but
it is doubtful Of the general success
Of the experiment, and it is also
doubtful if the step will be taken
unless directed by legislative act.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
sumner jail Accepted.

The board Of supervisors have IN
spected the new Jail buildings at
Sumner and accepted it for the
county. The jail is an up-to-date
two-story brick building, has six
steel cells and steam heating appara-
tus and perfect sanitary arrange
ment. 1t cost $4,000. The sand
stone and granite foundation Of the
new $4,000 courthouse has been
placed. and the building viii be
completed I in time for the next term
Of Circuit Court 10 be held III July
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
AN ENTIRE TRAIN DERAILED.
Unknown Tramp Instantly Killed In
wreck Near Camden, :. Cs-Sev-
eraI Passengers Injured.

Charleston, S. G.. March 1G.-The
Southern railways yestibule train No.
"a was wrecked at switch eight
miles from Camden Sunday. The front
trucks under the baggage car jumped
the main track and threw the train
TO the side track, all the cars being
deraiIed except the Pullman, which
had one set of wheels off. An un-
known tramp was instantly killed,
and James Reed, colored, a passenger,
had leg broken. Lewis Cleyburn
and Mrs. N. E. Taylor escaped with
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Delinquent Lists.

A number of papers in the State
have published the delinquent poll
tax lists Of their counties during the
past week, notwithstanding the fact
that the compensation allowed for
the work is wholly inadequate, the
maximum allowance for any county
under the provisions of the Sea-
wright bill being only $25. The de-
llnquent lists thus far published are
much larger than usual.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21
Good County Roa DIS.

Alcorn county has ordered the is
suance of $4,000 worth of bonds
for the purpose of buying gravel to
place on country roads. The
amount to be raised will buy about
as much gravel as can be handled
in one year, and the expenditure
will no doubt be repeated next year,
and the work continued until 'good
roads" will be the rule all over the
county. The city Of Corinth will
place $1,000 worth of gravel on the
streets, repairing the bad places and
extending the system Of macadam-
lied streets.
Woodville Republican., 1903-03-21

AZ political meeting held recently
IN 4own in the east OF Scotland fhe
speaker was frequently interrupted in
bis remarks.
At length, losing patience, he looked
at his interrupter and said:
"0ne fool at time, gentlemen.
please"
"You gang on then, maister," came
the reply.