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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1904-07-29
GOOD ROADS EXPERIMENT
Government to Build Sample Macad-
am Road near Eugene, Oregon

Experimental good roads building
will be tried out soon near Eugene Ore,
under the supervision of J. W. Abbott
of the good roads division OF the de-
partment of Agriculture. Mr.. Abbott
was in Seattle last week with John S.
Beall, of Portland, who represents a
Chicago concern which furnishes the
government nearly all the machinery
which it employs in its road work.
The road at Eugene is to be made a
test OF the latest ideas in macadam road
building. Local stone will be used
because the object is to make try out
of road building which may be adapted
to any part of the country. Mr.. Abbott
has conducted number of such exper-
iments before. He has charge of all
such work for the department in the
mountains and Pacific states.
Mr.. Abbott left Washington in May
and spent..some time in st Louis takin4
part in the national good roads conven-
ton. After his work is completed in
Oregon he.will return to Seattle and
aid in the plans for the state good road
convention to be held soon at Belling-
ham. He was here two years ago
whe the first good roads convention
ever held in the west was held in Seat
t1e
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1904-07-29
THE REAL ROOSEVELT
A President With Red BIOod-whose
watehword is "iIen are
More Than Money,

Jacob A. Riis, author and journalist,
who is the intimate friend and biog-
rapher of President Roosevelt recently
told new story of the president in the
Outlook.
There was war department order
that only the names OF killed and
wounded officers should be cabled from
the battlefield. Thus it was that when
there had been a battle every mother
who had son in the command engaged
went about shivering with fear for six
long weeks before the mails brought
word whether her boy bad been among
the privates who fell. 1 had been asked
to put the case to the president. I
found tableful of soldiers at lunch and
saw that it would be hard to get the
presidents ear. Fortunately, I was
placed beside General Young. He
knew OF no such order when he was in
the Philippines and we got into an ar
gument about it. The president looked
our way. I asked him if he knew of
the order. What order?' said
he, and I told him. He looked up
quickly at Adjutant General Corbin.
General, is there such an order?"
"Yes, Mr.. Roosevelt, there is"
"Why?"
General Corbin explained that it was
a measure OF economy. The telegraph
tolls were heavy. An officer had code
word, just one, to pay for, whereas to
send the whole name and place OF q
private soldier under the Pacific ocean
might easily cost, perhaps, S25.
"Corbin," said the president, ''can
you telegraph from here to the Philip
pines?"
The general thought he might wait
til he got Washington. He was going
in an hour.
"No,n said the president. mo, We
will not wait. Send the order to have
the names telegraphed now. Those
mothers gave the best they had to their
country. We will rot have them
breaking their hearts for S25 or $50!
Save the money somewhere else.'
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1904-07-29
A New Potato.

The possibilities of a new potato
which originated in South America is
almost past belief. If it will produce
almost three times as much in France
as the early rose, what would 1t produce
in soil so we'll adapted to the tuber
as that of Washington. The peculiari-
ties of the new variety are described in
the following from the Post-Intelligen-
Ger:
A new potato has been discovered.
1t came from Uruguay and is being
cultivated in France. After four years
experimenting Prof. Heckel, director
of the colonial institute at Marseilles,
says it is a. wonder An acre planted
to the Early Rose produced 5000 pounds
while similar area planted to the new
variety gave $500 pounds. 1t is de-
scribed as tuber Of enormous produc-
ton, delicious flavor and practically
immune from the diseases that attack
the ordinary sorts grown in the United
States.
In answer to many questions about
the potato United States Consul Hay
mes gives a brief description of the
tuber. 1t is large, weighing from one
to two pounds. The skin is yellowish
and wrinkled. The pulp when cooked
has slight greenish color. 1t does
not become acclimated until the second
year from planting. The first crop is
always bitter and not desired by man
or beast. The foliage is refused by
rabbits, but quickly devoured by horses
cattle and sheep. The flowers are
remarkably fragrant, having jasmine
odor.
The new potato is known as the Uru-
quay and promises to become a good
commercial product 1t thrives best
in black marshy soil and improves with
modern cultivation. 1t is more diff
cult to dig than the common varieties
because OF the great mass of roots tLat
form and remain in the ground to seed
the second year. Because of the
strong growth of rootlets the plant fur
nishes perpetual pasturage for hogs.
Potato growers occupy about 3,oOO,-
900 acres of the best lands in the United
States every year. The acreage in
creases as the demand for the tuber
grows. 1t forms staple diet in the
American home. Being rich in starch
it is used for feeding farm stock and is
considered valuable food. If a vari-
ETY. can be obtained that will produce
three times the number of bushels per
acre harvested from the present sorts
and require no replanting year after
the growers will have solved an inter-
esting problem in agriculture.
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For the past two months the shingle
mills in and around Olympia have had
trouble with their laborers and have
been shut down most Of the time.
One shingle mill man has employed a
crew of Japs to run his mill and now
all the other mills threaten to follow
suit.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1904-07-29

Mary had little lad
Whose face was fair to see,
Because each nigh he had a drink
OF Reckey Mountain tea.
City Drug Store
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1904-07-29

Smell waists are no longer in style.
It's the round plump waists that come
by taking HOLSTERS Rockey Mountain
Tea; that's all the go. 30 cents. Tea
or tablet form. City Drug Store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
VIII Be FlttIngy Observed by Providence
Council, Knights Of Columbus.

The officers and members OF Providence
Council. No. a5. Knights OF Columbus.
VIII observe the tenth anniversary tomor-
70" and 1t promises to be notable event
IN the history Of the order in this section.
~ VIII take place at the Warwick club
Providence Council, No. a was organ
ized ON May %. 1894, with membership of
20 including on the charter roll the late
Hon. E ID. McGuinness and others nron-
inent In Catholic church circles and n
mas ever since been one Of the most enter.
prising subordinate councils having at
present time,a membership of 142. carry
ing an insurance OF $4,000 and treasury
fund OF ss22.62
During the past year the council has
paid 10 the supreme treasurer the sum Of
sl44l2O; state tax s14ae afftl-sirt -h.r,efits
N'o The present grand knight. Joseph r
Cole. is serving his second term In that
capacity and has done much TO place tho
council on the high standard which II now
enjoys
Last evening the grand knight an
nounced all plans complete on very
elaborate scale Four OF the supreme offi
GERS have accepted invitations to be pres-
emf, also all the state and county officers
and the thirteen members who assisted at
the institution OF the council also many
clergymen. The program as outlined will
pe one appropriate for Sunday and will he
or a musical and literary nature
The party will consist of 200 Sir
knights. guests and friends who will
leave this city on special cars at 12:fs. At
p. m. lunch will be served after which
the program as arranged last evening will
be carried out under the supervision OF a
special committee. At 5 D. m a banquet
VIII be served TO be followed with a sea-
son of speechmaking by the supreme off.
md Ntn IA
Souvenir programs will be distributed
and they Will contain the names OF the
charter members. first and present Off
GERS, guests OF honor and all who assisted
in organizing the council The last page
will have the names of the executive COM
mittee or arrangements. which includes
grand knight, Joseph r. Cole; p @. X.
William j. keenan,, chairman, Charles f.
Kelly Thomas F. Cooney, John j.
O'Reiliy and John r. Higgins
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
PLEASANT OCCASION.
Family Reunion In Slatsrsv|IIs In Honor Of
George Johnson, The Oldest Resident.

Among the pleasan features con-
cerned with the attainment OF advanced
age are the family reunions that attend
the passing birthdays as the century mark
Is neared. Such pleasure came yester-
day to George Johnson OF Siatersville as
surrounded by his children and grand
children he celebrated his 93d birthday.
This being the oldest living resident OF
Satersville and second in age in all North
Smithfield made the occasion OF greater
moment. Az his home on School street
In Slatersville.
Mr.. Johnson was the recipient OF the
hearty congratulations OF all his town
folk.
Mr.. Johnson was born on June IL. 1911
I'm Norwich, Conn He was the son OF
Nathan and Mary (Hubbard) Johnson.
OF seven children he alone survives At
II years OF age he removed TO Slatersville
and in the following year was employed
I'm the village store as clerk. under John
Slater it's proprietor
He continued I'm the employ Of Mr..
Slater for twenty-five years. and at the
death OF his employer purchased the store
and conducted the business for 40 years
following. On rstlreing from the man
agemeut OF the village store, Mr.. johnson
turned to manufacturing. and carried on
nm unsuccessful venture as a producer OF
cashmere goods I'm mills inBurrlllville,
Since he abandoned THIS business. he has
remained at home engaged for the most
part IN the care Of his house and prem
ses.
For many years a public servant ne
held office as School Turstee.
Overseer OF the Poor. and has always
taken interest I'm the political proceed
ngs OF the town.
or ahstemious habits throughout his
ong life. Mr.. Johnson Is now enjoying
he possession OF good health. troubled
,nly by the failing OF his eyesisht.
lie was married I'm 1854 TO Harriet
Tracy. -Four ~ ths seven children born
N this union are remaining today. There
our are MISS Harriet Johnson Of Skaters
lille. George ~ Johnson of Fast Provi-
ience. Mrs. Eva. Slater. wife OF Town
,lerk James 8. Slater. 81 slatersviile and
Edward johnson of Central Falls. He
llso has one granddaughter Miss Nellie
iaEwen. a teacher at the Slstersville
chool
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
PAwTUxET.

The local voters had chance 10
street schoolhouse. a fact that about So
~ the men took advantage OF. When
t. town clerk, Mr. Waterman. was in
Edsewood last Friday there were 125 that
registered there. but the btal OF Is5 thus
far IL much smaller than last year. when
50 names were secured in Pawtuxet alone
on the occasion Of his visit.
The men who have not yet registered In
the village will have one moro chance
to get their names on the lists without
going 10 Knightsviile. for the town clerk
will again come to the voting booth at
the corner OF Norwood avenue and Broad
street Thursday. June %. from TO
y. m.
This ls the only other open date that
the clerk has, 80 he will not be able
to call at Pawtuxet again The total
registration in District No. last year
was 2Ss but this does not, OF course. in
chlde nearly all the vote. as the per-
oentage of property owners here IL very
large.
II will be remembered that the regis
tration OF voters will close on the last
day OF June.
Three hoodlums I'm an open carriage
drawn by spirited horse made night
hideous along Broad street for time
about 1l:3o last night. uttering sue
cession Of blood-curdling yells while
urging the animal into a gallop. The
people on the car with which they were
racing audibly expressed commisseration
for the poor horse, which was forced to
gailop at top speed. and many wished
for police officer to appear.
Unfortunately there was none that did
put In an appearance and the fellows
In the carriage. who showed evidences OF
intoxication, escaped the punishment
they deserved.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Clinton Rhodes are
spending several days with relatives in
Mass.
The funeral services Of the late John
Brown Young. who died at the home Of
his son. John A. Young. at the corner
~ Sheldon and Spring streets, wednes-
lay, will be held from his late residence
on Sunday.
The deceased was I'm the s7th year o. his
~, and during his younger days con
iucted the ferry across the river before
he erection OF Point street bridge Heart |
rouble was the cause OF his death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
CENTRAL FALLS.

There was formal reception rendered
by the First United Presbyterian church
TO the pastor. Rev. +. NJ McFadden.
u. d. and Mrs. McFadden, last evening
The reception was held In the church and
proved most successful. Edward Trimble
presided. Miss Harkness presided AT the
organ and after a musical program there
were refreshments
Branch William oBrien. I. n. r.. has
leased Odd Fellows hall In the Brennan
block on Central street II was reported
last night that 50 candidates will be init
lated at the meeting which occurs on the
first Sunday In July.
Some N persons were registered by
City Clerk Crawford as the result OF the
Democratic rally held at st. Jean Pantist
hall last night
The Adjustable Axle Nut company
has leased building on Mil street
Frank Warburton IL president and
treasurer OF the concern and +. J. CIeary
II superintendent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
THE NEWS. PROVIDENCE. R. l.. sATURpAY. JUNE is. 1904
MINISTER'S
BRIDE WAS
MOBBED

bridgeport. Conn. June 1s.-when the
Rev. Everett snirfen an Episcopal clergy
man at St Luke's church. this city. and
his bride were coming from Christ
Episcopal church OF stratford, where the
marriage ceremony had taken place, they
were set upon by pack OF hoodlums
from East Bridgeport
Some OF the crowd threw -four over
the couple. while others used SQUIRT guns
containing water. The result was that
the costumes of the bridal party were
ruined. A bouquet which the bride
carried was torn from her and scattered
on the ground.
Friends who gathered at the church
TO witness the ceremony made an effort
10 nsht the rowdies Off, but they were
unsuccessful. and the bride and BRIDE
groom were followed from the church
door to their carriage. where the mob
threw missiles OF every description after
the vehicle. Before policemen could be
summoned the rowdies ESCAPED.
Inc Rev. Or. Sniffen had incurred the
dispieasure OF a number OF East Bridge
port thugs and IL was for fear OF their
making scene at his marriage that he
changed the place for holding the service
from st. Luke's church, East Bridge
port, TO Christ church. s,tratrord. His
enemies heard OF the change and want tn
the church prepared to make trouble.
The minister's BRIDE who was Miss
Gertrude Bounds. is a well known and
accomplished young woman OF this CITY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
BRITISH VETERANS MET.
Flags and Flowers 10 Be Placed on Grave Of
Beloved Comrade.

A meeting Of the British Veterans asso-
citation took place on Thursday evening In
their rooms 95 Westminster street. Can
tain Edmund Nield, presided. The min
utes of the last meeting were read by Ad-
jutant Henry Berry and approved.
After transacting some important bust
ness held over since last meeting. New
business was taken up
One candidates name was submitted
for honorary membership and unanimous
ly approved.
on Sunday the members of the associa-
tion Will meet at the steam car depot at
2:30 p. m. TO proceed to Central Falls to
decorate the grave OF their erstwhile com
rade, Lieutenant Johnston. A large pill
low OF flowers. and an American and
British flag are to be brought to the
cemetery and placed on the grave of him
who died a soldier brave.
letter was received some time since
from the association in Halifax. Nova
Scotia, requesting that one or more dele
gates may be sent to attend a grand con-
vention there in September Lieutenant
Richardson was accordingly chosen TO
represent the Rhode Island veterans, and
the choice is "A good one
The social part OF the business deserves
recognition. Sergt Flanagan read one OF
Uncle oreds" tales from the pen OF the
late Mr.. John Boyle O'Rellly and he was
rewarded by vociferous cheerings lie
also played some tigs and reels on the
flute and was accompanied by Comrade
Ridgeway on the piano. Sergeant Major
$. Kane gave an exhibition OF fancy reel
dancing. which brought forth well merit
ed applause.
Comrade Grace and Color Sergeant
Hogan also participated. the latter doing
some stunts OF an acrobatic nature. which
would throw some OF our stage hands I'm
the shade Comrade Ridgeway sang some
comic songs I'm his usual style Captain
Edmund Nield solicits a goodly attend
ance Sunday In order TO show their appre- |
ciation for one who was ever a faithful !
-omrAde
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
MISSING LAD LOCATED.


The Saylesviile lad. who has been miss
Ing from HIS home In saylesville for two
months. has been located by the Gerry
society and he evidently went to Greater
New York TO see the sights. His name
Is Alebrt Naismith. 1S-yesr- old son OF Mr.
and Mrs. William Naismith. and Thomas
II. Maymon. probation officer for the
Blackstone valley, will see that he is safe
" returned home.
Several letters which friends OF the boy
have received from him led them TO be-
lieve that he was under the control OF
another person. but when ne was arrested
IN New York he was not accompanied
by anyone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
PAWTuCkET.

The board OF aldermen met as a court
OF probate yesterday afternoon 10 con-
sidcr the question OF admitting TO pro-
bate The Will of Mary It. Merriss as the
probate Judge could not sit in the case
Rev Marion Law and George O. Capron.
witnesses TO the will, were examined.
and then James A. Williams, counsel for
the contestants. said ne merely wished 70
mako formal protest 10 the filing of
the VIII, as whether the will was probated
or not there would be a Jury trial The
board sitting as a court probated the will
and then dissolved as a court. At the
regular meeting OF the board petitions 70
move buildings and 10 sell fireworks were
granted A communication was received
from John Reilly, seeking 10 cancel an
agreement he had made with the commits
sioners on the widening OF Grace street
he claiming the signature was obtained
under a Misunderstanding. The commit
tee on poor OF the board was author
fzed to contract for the additions TO the
buildings at the poor farm Some $500
r. to be spent on this work
complimentary sociay was given IN
Music hall last evening for those who
worked 30 hard TO make the recent
bazaar OF Holy Trinity parish a success.
Rev. Frank J. Goodwin will preach on
self Loss and Self Gain" at the yes
per service OF the Pswtucket Congrega-
fional church tomorrow
Felix Provost fell I'm at at the corner
OF Star and Franklin street lest even
Ing and was conveyed In the ambulance
60 his home.
President Charles Salisbury presided
ct last evenings meeting OF the Paw
fucket Typographical union. II was voted
20 support George Il. Sullivan as district
organizer.
Good Samaritan lodge, !. o. o. IT,. met
last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
ACTION OISlppR0VED.

Colorado Springs. Colo. June 1s-Irving
Howbert. vice president; Frank @. Peck.
secretary-tressurer. and Thomas r.
Burns, constituting majority of the
directors OF the Portland Gold Mining
company. have given ont n statement das:
approving of President Burns' action in
bringing suit for damages against Gov.
Peabody for the closing down ~ the
Portland property hy the militia
They say he acted without the au-
thority Of the board Of directors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
LAKEWOOD.

The basket party which the Boys Re
publican club of Lakewood conducted in
Union hall last night was very inter.
estinE affair. and was given instead az
the vaudeville show that was planned
some weeks ago. The show was abandon
81 only after All the parts had been re-
hearsed for long time. because there
was no hall available
The club members and the Rirl friends
gathered about o'clock and spent sever
al hours IN social intercourse, the pretty
baskets bringing good prices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
Ihe News Of the State.
VALLEY VILLAGES
Unique Entertainment Planned.
Other Notes Of Interest 10
VaII8yites.

IL the plans OF the Coventry woman's
February, gentlemen's night. the club
will celebrate the event In manner
which will not only please the sterner sex
but will be the most successful affair ever
held by the club The affair as planned
now will consist OF a lawn party. Prepos-
ferrous as this may seem the women de-
clair that II will be held and that IL the
plans do not miscarry the result will be
all that can be desired. OF course the af-
fair will not be held outside although the
ladies claim that they will decorate the
outside OF the building as elaborately as
the weather will permit. The real party
will be held In the hail. however. and al
though the greater OF the plans are sup
posed to be secret, II is understood that
the effect will be all that can be desired.
RIvERPoINT.
Little Helen, the daughter OF Or. and
Mrs. r. Morton Smith OF River street, OBJ
served her sixth birthday yesterday and
entertained a number OF her little friends
accompanied by their mammas. The little
folks spent a very pleasant afternoon up
on the lawn playing games and in the en-.
1oyment OF any best suited TO them. At
o'clock they were served with n dainty
tea and departed for their homes about an
hour later.
Rev. Hollis A. Campbell OF Seymore,
Conn, Is expected to preach at the River
point Congregational church tomorrow
Town Clerk Lockwood was at the Riv-
erpoint store last evening and allowed the
voters In that section a chance 10 register.
Work upon a building TO be built by the
Knights in the rear Of the Royal mill. is
about 10 begin. The building when finish.
ed will be used for cotton waste store
house.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
The members OF the McGregor Post, O.
A. r.. and post associates met at the post
hall In Phenix last evening. The meeting
was we'll attended and was very interest
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-18
BROUGHT TO LIGHT
Providence People Receiving
The Full Benefit.

There have been many cases like the
following in Providence Everyone relates
the experience Of people we know. These
plain straightforward statements win do
much toward relieving the suffering OF
thousands. Such testimony will be read
with interest by many people.
Mrs. John Mckee OF 50 Codding street
says: As a remedy for the kidneys can
speak In the strongest terms OF Doans
Kidney Pills. Of and on was subject to
attacks OF backache and pain through my
loins and kidneys At times they were so
severe that was almost laid UP. Finally
heard about Doan's Kidney Pills and
got them from a drug store. They proved
the most effective medicine / ever used.
Two boxes entirely rid me OF the back
ache and dull heavy aching, besides tom
ing up my system in other ways My
husband also obtained good results from
their USE"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N Y. sole
agents for the United States.
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