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The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
AN ACCIDENT
At Cambridge City Last Night-A
Frightened Horse.

Last evening at Cambridge City a
horse hitched to a surrey in which
four persons were seated, became
frightened at a passing interurban
car He dashed forward and ran into
hitching post with such force that
all four were thrown forward and
out of the zig. One of the ladies had
her face badly lascerated. We did
not learn the names Of the occupants
Of the surrey.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
FRIENDS CHURCH
Will be Dedicated at New London on
Sunday.

Kokomo, Ind, June 15.-Sunday,
at New London, a famous under
ground railroad station during the eli
vii war, and once a thriving mart
Of trade, with wooden and Touring
mills and all the evidences Of material
prosperity, a new Friends church
will be dedicated. The Rev. Thomas
Brown Of Carmel will deliver the SER
mon.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
pE'l'K
General Manager of Pennsylvania r.
r. Left for Louisville.

General Manager Peck, of the
Pennsylvania, who has been in Rich
mond and vicinity for several days,
left yesterday for Louisville, via.
Cambridge City and Columbus, Ind,
after a track and right of way in
spection near Richmond. From Louis
Vile he will GO to indianapolis and
then Westward 49, -..ss.: !, 8. ,..sat
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
CEDAR SPRINGS

Saturday, June 25, is the date Sc
lected for the opening Of Cedar
Springs hotel. The work has been
going on for some time, several diff
culties have been encountered and
overcome, and the grounds and build
ing now present splendid appear
ance. ala. ta..s1 atst.. 49,, /
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
Proclamation Issued.

Mayor McClelland issued q procla-
nation appointing a dozen prominent
men to raise subscriptions for i'm
mediate relief. The Lutheran Minis
terial Association asks all ministers
of all denominations to assist at the
thousand funerals.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
LEG BROKEN
Mrs. Emma Jessup Met With an Ac-
cident.

Mrs. Emma Jessup was crossing
the river on a plank yesterday after
noon, when she slipped and fell, break
ing her leg in two places. She was
taken to her home on West Main
street in the ambulance and medical
attention given her. The injury is
a very painful one.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
NEW SALOON.

Glenn Heck has opened Il new saloon
on Main street, between Sixth and
Seventh. 1t is called the "Strand. y
The furnishings are Of the latest. 81
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
UuSOLVED
Some of the Mysteries Perplexing
Authorities.

There is as yet no new evidence
in the finding Of the body of baby
on the river bank. The officers will
use every effort to locate the guilty
parties.
The burglars of Sunday night are
still at large. AS to who committed
the theft is yet unknown.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
Pres. CASSATP
Here Enroute to the East from St.
Louis.

President A. J. Cassatt, of the
Pennsylvania lines, was in the city
last night enroute from St. Louis to
Pittsburg and the East. He travelled
in three private cars, attached to No.
26, and stopped here for five minutes.
A good sized crowd was at the sta
ton to see him.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16

There is a certain correct style
about the suits made by Emmons
Tailoring Co., at $15 and $1S,
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
Governor Nash's Condition.
(By Associated Press.)

Columbus, June 16.-Former Gov
ernor Nash is reported hopeless to-
day.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
PIONEER DEAD

Abraham P. Johnson, one Of the
oldest citizens Of Preble county, died
at the home of his daughter in New
Paris, Monday at A o'clock. He was
SO years Of age. The funeral occur
red yesterday afternoon and was
largely attended. ..lstsg,a A..LL... aisss...
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
BANK CLOSED
President Missing Since Last Tues
day.
(By Associated Press

Goodland, Ind, June 16.-The
Home Bank is closed. F. d. Gilman,
president and cashier, is missing since
Tuesday. There is much excitement.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
K. P. MEMORIAL
AT HAehe d. ,mor ETAOIN ESTAO]
At Hagerstown Next Sunday.

Hon. C. f. Shiveley, of t:iS city,
will go 10 Hagerstown next S.ldas
to deliver the address at the X. OF
p. memorial services. which occurs at
2:30. Several K. Of P.'s Of this city
will be in attendance.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-16
The Horror Grows
As Time Goes on
FOUR HUNDRED s1xTYTHREE DEAD BODIES RECOVERED
ALL NIGHTS SEARCH



ing Scenes
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-07

Only few dollars needed to fully adjust and
the already Consider this
This is positively the last cut to be made,
firm
These
friends
benefit the public
business proposition them the sale
No matter how cheap you can buy the goods every
dollar spent is help to final and speedy settlement
Of matters Every $40 spent to that end
YOU $780, and $40 saved is $40 made, providing it is
spent for articles you need now may need within
year. AS this last cut Of prices will undoubtedly pack
the store daily, it will require great many extra
clerks to assist the present force during rush. and
we will have them on hand
LAST CUT IN EFFECT!
and will continue until matters fully adjusted.
Respectfully Yours
Stevens Bros. e. Co.,
State St., Chicago. Ill.
6. f. STEVENS, Representative.
The soreW Opens vening
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
eILs1RAP COMES RAck.

Harry Gilstrap. editor of the Chand-
Ter News, also postmaster of Chand-
Ter. and a staunch party worker is
evidently content to keep the fire un-
Ger the administration burning bright
ly. Gilstrap added fuel to the flames
when few weeks ago he dared to
voice his sentiments and in last
weeks Issue OF the News he keeps
the hre up, by publishing the following
article:
Our criticism offered last week upon
the payment OF the personal expenses
of the members of the governors stan
While they were seeing the sights at
the St. louis fair was referred to as
another baseless knock on expense
accounts" Surely our knock" was
not baseless; whether or not it was
justihed may depend perhaps upon
ones estimation OF the value of uni
froms and gold lace on state occasions.
We confess that we do not share this
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

views Of the Republican organ as to
the BENEFITS derived BY the territory
from having few uniformed gentle
men sitting around the Oklahoma
building, resting between trips to the
Pike Our opinion is that the unos-
tentatioUs but kindly hospitality Of tho
governor anG his wife and other citi-
zens Of the territory did hundred fold
more to impress visitors favorably
with Oklahoma than the uniforms. We
heard scores Of compliments from
strangers upon the manner in which
they we're received at the Oklahoma
building, but not one mention Of the
gold lace. Uniforms around the exhi.
bition grounds are common and mon.
otonous, but pleasant manners and
friendly greetings never grow wean.
some. The amount involved in this
item Of expense is not Of great import
ance and will not hurt the territory.
but the idea that display Of uni
forms is Of any particular benefit to
Oklahoma is, we believe, mistake.
They we're not in evidence about the
other state buildings, and yet, had they
chosen, any states represented could
have excelled Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
PRlMARlEs HAvE rAE cAll

There has been some talk among the
Democratic workers Of Logan county
lately relative to advisability Of hold.
ing primaries this year for the selec-
tion OF candidates on the Democratic
county ticket There should be no
question about this matter. Primaries
should be held, The arguments In IA
vor Of the primary system are numer-
Gus. The system has proven success
ful In the past and there is no good
reason for departure from the regular
custom. It behooves those Demo
rcats who expect to offer themselves to
the suffrage OF voters to announce
their desire In the regular order. AS
soon as the county central committee
shall meet, steps will be taken to look
ing to the holding Of primaries. The
chances for Democratic success in Lo-
gan county this fall are bright, in
deed. and with capable men placed on
the ticket Democracy win triumph.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
Summer
Exc urSiOn
Bulletin.

St. Leuis-Very low rates all season.
colorade-very low rates all summer.
Through sleeper service.
chieago-Yery low rates all summer.
Great ere Resorts--very low rates
all summer.
Atlantic city-One fare plus 81. 90
round trip. July $40.
lndlanapolis-One fare plus 81. 25
round trip. June 2627.
ST. Joe-One fare plus 50. 90 round
trip. June $3.50.
cincinnatl-One fare plus so 25 round
trip July 1917.
West Baden and French Lick Springs
One fare plus 50 90 round trip.
July 25-29
fare plus 81 20 round
trip August 1929
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
Kansas City Grain.

Wheat, steady; July, 10 S-SQ7O 1-2;
Sept. 40 1-i@7OS-s; Dec, 20 5-S@7o
"a; cash No 2 hard, seQsS; No 1892
@S6, No. 2 red, 1881 90; No. 3, S5@
So.
Corn, steady; July, As SIS; Sept, 43
rs; Dec. 80: cash No. mixed. so 1-2:
No. 8, 4sQ49 -; No. white, 500
50 1.2; No. s. 4s@4s IL
Oats, steady; No. 2 white, AZ; No.
? mixed, Al
Rye. "a.
Choice timothy. 1OOO@1O5O; choice
prairie, S.OO6S.5O
Butter, creamery, 1905; dairy, p.
Eggs, fresh, -.
Receipts Of wheat, 5s cars.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Heavy Russian losses received In
battle is something Just a little new
in the war news line. Most Russian
losses heretofore have been the result
Of accident or too rapid running.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

The Missouri Republicans now pro-
pose to give their nomination for gov
ernor to Joe Folk Folks opponents
must be desperate when they resort
70 such methods as this to beat him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

The Russian railroad forces have
been beaten by the Japanese. In this
country the railroad forces usually
have to be beaten by our supreme
court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

The Oklahoma judiciary is now in
Chicago arranging for the nomination
Of Fairbanks for vice president. Every.
thing except that is fixed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

A correspondence school Is suing
one q its pupils for failing to pay his
tuition. The school should add 10 its
curr.culum course IN money saving
and debt paying
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are autorized to announce JUDGE
J II. MAxEY. Of shawnee, Oklahoma, as
jeet to the will OF the Democratic Congrer-
City, July 20, 1904.
We are authorized to announce EDGAR
W JONES, Of Guthrie, Oklahoma as a
Candidate for Delegate to Congress, sub
lect 70 the Will OF the Democratic Congress
City, July &c, 1904
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

If Teddy is really going to sell the
Philippines to Japan, it might be a
good idea for him TO hurry the trade
through before the Japs spend all their
coin ON the war game.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

European money lenders must he in
the habit OF asking no questions as to
how the money is TO be spent. Else
Russian could hardly float so many
loans with such ease.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Mrs. r. g. Land of East Harrison
avenue, has as her guest her sister,
Miss Jimmie Mills of Missoula, Mont.
Miss Mills arrived in Guthrie today
from st. Louis where she visited the
Worlds fair. Miss Mills is a society
favorite at home, being talented and
accomplished. She will remain here
several weeks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Il is thought that the trusts will re.
turn Mr. cortelyous recent sociel
calls as soon as he moves from the
cabinet into the Republican party head
quarters to reside.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

And now Il appears that when Her
mis- broke the record he also broke
lot Of folks who had bet too heavily
against him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
roDAY's MARKETS.
rBy Associated Press.

Cattle, 5000 steady.
Native steers, 425@6.4O; cows and
helfers, 2o0@5.iO; stockers and feed
ers. 3.0O04.7O; bulls. 25O@425;
calves, 2.5O@A25.
Hogs, 10000; 5@lOc higher.
Heavy. 51OG5.20; packers, 5000
5l5; piss. light, 425@5.o5.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Japan is a queer country. Most
Other countries give togas to their SEN
ators, but japan gives its Toga to its
navy. te
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Those bright coruscations VII be
seen no more. It appears that the
Shawnee Herald has fired its precoci-
ons Guthrie correspondent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Thanks, but Oklahoma's list of ac-
quaintances is SO large now that there
Is not room on it for the boil weevl.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Upon second thought, RaisulI might
hit upon an even better method by
writing 10 the beef trust magnates.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

A North Carolina dentist has volun-
teered TO join Dowie's colony Just
now Dowie is greatly in need OF some
one with a good pull.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

The bride never marries the best
man, but she sometimes labors under
the impression that she has married
the worst.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Nell-"our minister asways reminds
me Of a tombstone inscription" Belle
-"Hows s that?" Nell-"He seems too
good to be true
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

We don't see why General Kuropat-
kin should be continually calling for
reinforcenients SO far his troops
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

seem amply able to run fast without
any more assistance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

When a woman tells a man lie, he
let's It go at that, but when man
tells a woman a lie it haunts him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

The green geese" man is operating
in Shawnee. according to the Herald.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

ior a rev days.
W. R. swartout Of Oklahoma City
is Guthrie visitor
E. E. Alkire of Lexington, trans
acted business here today.
Chas. Gorton of synder, was a visi-
tor here a few hours today.
Henry f. Asp was in Oklahoma city
today on Santa Fe bueiness.
DR. L. j. Allen, federal live stock In.
speetor was in the city today
Editor Frank Northrup of Oklahoma
City, came W or the morning train.
Fred Dolcater and daughter, Ruth.
were in Oklahoma City today between
trains.
Nathan Patterson left this morning
for a business trip TO several towns
throughout the territory.
Jack Ingham, who few years age
was ticket agent at the Santa Fe de-
pot, is now agent at NewSirk.
II. c. Ochiltree who is a candidate
on the Republican ticket for city at
torney of Edmond, was in the city.
Miss Winifred Oldham of Anadarko,
arrived this morning for a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. R. s Lyle and friends.
Prof. f. c. Buris, president of the
Oklahoma Improved Live Stock Breed,
.ers association, is here from Saltwater.
Z. 9. Allen, c. b. Allen. Miss Mar
guerite Rubey, and Miss Emma Nc
Chesney Of Gushing. were visitors
here today.
Prof. H. P. Alley, who has been con.
nected with the public schools here,
has been elected principal of the Hen
nessey public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II stumpff. Mr. and
Mrs d. NJ. Myers, Miss Winifred Old
ham and Bantz Gano viii comprise a
fishing party to Gar creek tomorrow.
Mickey" o'Donneli and Foxy
Grandpa Wolf went down TO Oklaho-
ma City this afternoon. The time Of
their return is purely problomatical.
Emil Bracht Of Oklahoma City. sec.
retary OF the Oklahoma Improved Live
Stock Breeders association. was here
today attending a meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee Of the association.
q, X. Hillerman, a Cushing attorney,
was in the city over night. Mr.. Hitler
man saws an organization has been
formed there for the purpose Of pros
pecting for oil and that number OF
leases have been secured. The Santa
Fe, II is thought, will put down a mum !,
Der Of wells If oil is found
Kingfsher Star Miss Olive Brown /
returned this morning from an extend \
ed visit 10 relatives and friends in
Wichita and Guthrie. Chas. E. McIIin-
ley one OF the directors OF the Bo.iine
Pot oreentrator Co. was called TO
Guthrie today 20 attend a business
meeting Of that company,
Mrs NJ II. PEBBLES has just return
ed from ten days trip into Old Mex
leo where she visited the largest 4
copper mine in the world Mrs.
PEBBLES also Witnessed a bull fight in
the OH am Of Juarez She was the
gge- One. Jones in his private car,
EMS .er. The party consisted Of Ok
= ,na City people as follows; Mr.
~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Co. A, First Heat. OK. N. c. Meets
every Wednesday night at 1880 in
Armory hall, 10 West Harrison avenue.
G. &. punnlca. Captain.
c. s. curran, Orderly Sergeant.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Woodmen Of the World, Guthrie
Camp No. 8. Meets every Tuesday at
1880 p. m, in the Woodmen hall over
Spencer hardware store. Visiting
woodmen welcome.
Nm. Connolly, Con. Com.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Renfrow Division No. 3, Uniform
Rank, x. Of p. Meets second and
fourth Monday nights at Armory hall.
c. (. punniea, Captain.
w. T. Warren, Recorder
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Carrico, Mr. and Mrs. o. A. Mitscher
Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Leach.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Guthrie Lodge No. 2, X. Of p. Meets
every Friday night in Castle hall, cor
ner of First and Harrison.
c. S. 5rengle, c. c.
(. l.. Hahn, X of r. & S.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
LODGE DIRECTORY.


Guthrie Lodge No. 3, |. o. o. r,
Meets every Monday night ct 1890
O'Clock at Odd Fellows hall, corner
First and Harrison avenue
J. E. Peterson, Noble Grand.
II. L. stroueh, Secretary.
Oklahoma Eneampmsnt No. I, !. o.
o, r. Meets every Wednesday night
at 7:s0 O'Clock, at odd Fellows hall.
w. X. kelso, p. c.
X. A. .HerSis, Scribe.
CANTON GUTHRIE No. 5, Patri.
arch's Militant, |. o. o. 2. Regular
assembly every second Thursday night
in each month in Odd Fellows hall.
Visiting Chevaliers welcome.
Walter Whitney, Com'dt
r. s. Bones, Clerk.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 2. !. o.
o. r. Meets first third Thursday
nights of every month in Odd Fellows
hall
Eva Merton, Noble Grand
Sadie Mathis, Secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

For full Information call on your near
est ticket agent.
J. S. MoNalIy, Div. Pass. Agt.,
Oklahoma City, o. T.
Geo. II. Lee, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Little Rock, ARK.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

G. H. Foster of Ripley, has returned
to his home after spending 4 few days
in the city Mr.. Foster tells some big
stories about the wheat crop in the
vicinity of his home town saying that
the wheat in Payne county viii have
an average of eighteen to twenty
bushels an acre and that some Of tho
fields in that section will make TWEEN
ty-fiye TO thirty bushels an acre.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

W. r. Fredericks Of Hutchinson,
auditor for the Santa Fe, is here to
make the transfer of the Santa Fe
officers from Agent Purdy, who goes
to Oklahoma City, to Frank J. Best,
the new agent, who comes here from
Ponca City. Air Best win be remen-
bered by some in Guthrie as an opera
tor here. L. r. Delaney was local
agent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

W. R. swartout Of Oklahoma City
Is Guthrie visitor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

Wallace Kneisley went to Normnn
today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Mrs. R. J.. Smith is here from Tulsr
for few days.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Kingfsher Star. Miss Olive Brown
returned this morning from an extend
ed visit 10 relatives and friends IN
Wichita ana Guthrie. Chas. F. McIIin-
ley one OF the directors OF the Bo:iine
Pot Con eentrator Co, was called TO
Guthrie today 20 attend a business
meeting Of that company.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

Mrs NJ H. PEBBLES has just return
ed from ten days trip into Old Mex
leo where she visited the largest
copper mine in the world Mrs
PEBBLES also Witnessed a bull fight in
the OIL am Of JnRrez She was the
gqe One. Jones in his private car
ems .er. The party consisted Of Ok
a. ma City people as follows; Mr.
I'D Mrs. Geo w. carrleo. Miss Mabel
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

q, X. Hillerman. a Cushing attorney,
was in the city over night. Mr. Hitler
man saws an Organization has been
formed there for the purpose Of pros
pecting for oil and that number OF
leases have been secured. The Santa
Fe, il is thought, will put down mum
Der Of wells If oil is found
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-21

E. e. Alkire of Lexington, trans
acted business here today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-05
Farming Not Declining.

We often hear the somewhat dOgma,ic
statement made that the agriculture OF
the United States is on a decline. So
much is written and printed concerning
the growth of the towns and cities OF the
country that it is little marvel that the
idea is becoming fixed that the people
are all deserting the farms. Otherwiseit 1t
is difficult to perceive where all the peo-
pie come from. But this is not to take
into account the opposite movement
which in some measure Offsets the move
ment to the cities, nor the fact that a
vast majority Of the enigrants who pour
into The north and west settle in towns.
As a matter OF fact farming bas kept
up with the other industries of the ma
ton. There has been no real decline, al
though in the early days of the repoblic
much greater per cent. of thepopula'ion
depended upon agricultural pursuits for
a living. When the war broke out in 1860
there we're 1000, 900 farms in America.
In 1900 there were 5,739, 900 farms in
America. In 1870 the value of farm pro-
ducts was a little less than 1000 millions
of dollars. In1900 it was 3, 764 millions
of dollars. In 1870 there were little
short of 5000, 600 persons engaged IN
agriculture. In 1900 there were 10, 4SS,
600 persons engaged in agricultural. In
1860 we exported agricultural products
to the amount of 256 millions OF dollars
In 1908 our agricultural products amount
ed to S72 millions of dollars. - Atlanta
Journal