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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

Congress has been appropriating mil
lions for river and harbor improve.
ments. coast surveys. Panama canal,
etc, and is now ready to help build
better roads If the demand for them is
sufficiently strong.
What the Order stands For.
The rural population is beginning to
understand that 10 come within the
gates of the Order Of Patrons OF Hus-
bandry means more intelligent and sue
cc;sful farming, more cheerful and at
tractlve farm homes. broader educa-
lion for the farmer. his wife and the
boys and girls. 1t stands for intelli-
gent and progressive Iegisla ton in the
Interests of agriculture in the town.
state and nation. 1t believes in the
right of every American citizen to la
Dor with diligence and receive just
reward for the energy bestowed. The
Order does not conflict with any other
legitimate interest, but is firm in the
belief that the farmer is entitled to Il
full share of what the harvest yields.
Hon. G. J. Bell.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19
SOME GRANGE DOlNGS.
National Master Jones Tells what
the Grunge ilas Accom- pi iished.

In matters of finance, the grange,
through wise cooperate i'll nre IN
surance has saved MANY millions OF
dollars TO the farmers. In nearly every
state the enactment of laws has Deen
secured, making ii possible for farm
crs to organize mutual lire insurance
companies. In Indiana the grange Sc
cured The passage of the iaw of 1877,
and the amendments thereto i'll 1888.
Cndcr these laws about nifty farmers
mutual companies have been formed.
saving in that state alone S4OoU,uoO.
one company urga niZed under this law
has saved more than Sl0U,gou to the
farmers OF 81. Joseph county.
In life insurance. III many states.
laws have been secured and mutual
companies organized that have been
almost equally successful with fire
companies. Cooperative creameries,
cheese factories, corn husking ana
shredding companies and live stock
Improvement associations have been a
means of great profit and saving 10 the
farmers. If cooperative laundries and
bakeries were established also, our
overburdened housewives would rise
up and bless the grange for relief from
these exacting duties that come To
every home especially III this day when
domestic help is so hard TO get.
In matters of legislation the grange
has standing to its credit the eleSa-
ton of the department of agriculture
at Washington 10 Il position equal to
other departments of the government.
with its chief member of the presi-
dents cabinet, thus securing to farm
ers Il voice in the affairs of the nation.
This great boon was secured after
fight OF twelve years Also the Grout
bill. protecting the dairy interests
against the frauds practiced of selling
oleomargarine as pure country butter.
1t was the grange that raised the
question that congress had power over
Interstate transportation companies
and had the right to fix freight rates.
This question was carried by the
grange 10 the supreme court of the
United States. and the decision secured
thar all corporations were subject TO
legislative control. On this decision the
interstate commerce law and the Sher
man antitrust law rest. The inter
state commerce commission law has
saved hundreds Of millions.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
J. W. BARROW, Chatham. N. r.,
Press Correspondent NeU York State
Grunge
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS.
The Grange Interested In the Edu-
cation of BOys From the Farm.

The Grange Interested In the Edu-
cation of boys From the Farm.
A very important question is this:
How can we best inoculate the whole
school system with the spirit and the
knowledge essential TO land cultureT
One answer to this question many be-
lieve to be in the establishment of ag-
ricultural high schools, and, if we mis-
take not, Minnesota is setting the eX
ample in this line of work. According
to the New York Tribune, what is
wanted is such 4 modification of our
common school system that IL shall
point toward the farm rather than
from it, There really is no innate diff
tlculty in making botany and ento-
mology, agricultural chemistry and elc-
mentary geology parts of the school
course Nor is there any reason what
ever why a common school education
shall not take in the study of birds
and their value to the fruit grower.
Geography and mathematics do not
seem TO us any more important studies
than those we have named: nor are
they any more adapted 10 the class OF
pupils found in our common schools.
We believe ii is true that every child
is Il born naturalist He studies nature
by instinct. The chief problem is how
to provide class of teachers better
equipped TO instruct in nature study.
In Alabama il has been determined
to have an agricultural school for each
congressional district. Several coun-
ties thus come together 10 sustain spe-
cial schools for teaching the science
and art Of agriculture. The Tribune
is Of the opinion that this comes pretty
near the solution of the problem, and
1t seems far wiser TO create congress
sional high schools for the distinct pur-
pose Of agriculture than to add an
neXes TO n number of small colleges
that are struggling for an existence.
The course was TO cover three winters
of six months each. leaving the stu
dent on the farm during the six crop
months. 1t is said that 50 per cent OF
the pupils remain in agricultural pur
suits, while not less than 10 per cent
go directly back TO the home farm
60 back qualified TO be interested in
farm work and to engage in it with
success One-third of the course of
studg pertains TO those sciences that
are closely related to agriculture, one
third TO the art and science of agricul-
ture itself, and the remaining one-third
covers The usual high school course.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19
New Hampshirc Grange Prizes,

The state grange of New hampshire
offers 500. TO be divided into three
prizes, tn the three oranges that will
make the best park Of not less than an
acre OF thin IL grove of not less than
two acres. 1t also offers an unabridged
dictionary TO each Pomona district for
the best essay read at Pomona meet
ing and Il cabinet desk To the subordi-
nate grange in each deputy district
that shall excel in certain prescribed
literary work during the yenr
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

There is grand field for grange
work and organization over in the fer
lille Acadian lands OF Nova Scotia. Per
hapS soILe of our state masters or 9th
er officials could be prevailed upon
next summer to go over TO our Cana
dian neighbor and assist in the work
Of organization or at least of sowing
the seed for future harvests. We have
an idea that little United States ell
helpful.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19
The Dominion Grange.

Dominion grange, Canada, at the an
nual session held recently, elected as
master for 1904 Henry Grose. A fea-
ture Of the session was the address of
Master label Pobinson, NJ F., who re
tires after twf lty-one years OF service.
He dealt q eny with the tariff and
trusts ana poke strongly in favor Of
rural free mail delivery and the tax
alton Of railways.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19
strong Grange county.

The Androscoggin county Pomona
grange of Maine hats q large member
ship, At the annual meeting this year
the membership was reported To be
2G36. Maine ranks third in member
ship In the United States, and over
tenth OF its membership is located
in Androscoggin county There are
nearly 4.500 Patrons in that county,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

The New York state grange began
May 10 issue monthly lecturers
bulletin for the benefit of subordinate
grange lecturers. 1t is edited by Frank
Shepard OF I.awrencevlle, y. y. lee
turer of the state grange
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

The new booklet issued by the
Williamsport and North Branch
Railroad company. with illustra-
tions of scenes around Eagles Mere,
has been sent out and is the finest
ever issued. The various hotels,
it is said, already have a large
number of guests booked for the
season,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

Has your grange ever had fair? If
not. why not: You will be surprised
at the amount of stuff one little grange
can get together if 1t tries hard.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

Notice is hereby given that Flor
ence, my wife has left my bed and
board without just cause or provOca-
ton. will not be responsible for
any debts contracted by her.
HARRY w. SHAW Err.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

Austerlitz grange, Columbia county,
n. Y. has 164 members, aud not one is
in arrears for dues
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

Grange headquarters at the ST. Louis
exposition will be open from Sept. ! to
Dec. and VIII probably be in the Ad
ministration building.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

Where you find a well organized and
efficient degree team there you will
find the degree work rendered most
impressively.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

PASTURE-for GO sheep at 81 per heat
for season. Lambs free, Also & head o
cattle at So per head.
ID. G. BOSTON. Nordmont, Pa
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

Build good road, and you will want
another.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

A poor line fence often makes bad
neighbors.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

The grange picnic season Ia In view
again.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19

For SALE-A new high grade bicy-
Gle used but.. "a few times will be
sold cheap Inquire of,
JACOB HERR, Laporte Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-05-19
HOTEL.

F. w, GALLAGHER, Prop.
Newly erected. Opposite Court
House square Steam heat, bath rooms
hot and cold water, reading aud pool
room.and barber shop; also good stablng
and livery,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
MAHomETANs AND DOGS
From The New-Orleans Times-DemOcrat

From The New-Orleans Times-DemocraE
In Egypt dogs never permitted to entE -Is
dwelling house OF q MahOHfetan, and " 9ne
found in mosque he Is Immediately put 20 ossi..
In consequence OF this accommodation LnoII -
society which this animal seems 50 nsuncuSssh..
disposed TO cultivate, Egyptian dogs 1--we. Ior 70
most part. In the open air. feeding upon safoAsso
and any other filth that chance throws In tneir MAJ
Yet they found to be faithful protectors .. 10
property and even persons OF the very men "
whom they are thus despitefully treated, athousn.
Sonint remarks. it is extremely curious % see @
pains taken by MusSulman and a dog when LsL
happen to meet 70 avoid coming IN CONTACT wiz
each other Notwithstanding this state or persecu.
ton, dogs remarkably numerous In the toM W..
OF Egypt The species Is large one. about tns SEE
and make OF the greyhound. As proof 81 no
MahOmetan prejudice against this usetul 4nl-a.
II Is sufficient state that they regard tns teIm'
Christian and dog as synOnymOus-bOth, OK couass
I'm the most OpprobriOus sense As singular co..
trast for their dislike for dogs the Egyptians 80
ever held cats In greatest veneratlOn and IN ano
time even worshipped them. And historians ts4 ~
that Bubastis and Atribes. two towns in Esypr No
former vOtary of cats and the latter OF MICE con
tracted on that account SO strong an antpalny ~
each other that the inhabitants were never knoNn
20 intermarry. although only few miles asunass.
q similar reverence for GrimallSin, as tne ~ ~
crimes punished capitaly there are the niuf lsF ~
man and a cat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
ALLENHURsT CLUB TO OPEN AS HOTEL

Allenhurst. N J.. May IS (SpeciaD.-The season OF
1904 at this summer colony will begin on Wednes-
day with the opening OF the Allenhurst Club and
cottages which will be conducted as hotel OF the
highest class NJ. Frank Meehan. OF New-York
who opened the Garden City Hotel for the A T
Stewart estate years ago. IS the new manager.
a guarantee that patrons and club members will be
more than satisfied. An orchestra made up OF SOLO
lists from Damrosch's Metropolitan Orchestra will
furnish music for the clubhouse during the entire
season. Among those who have taken rooms ara
eN-United States Senator James smith. OF Newark;
Mrs. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Foster, Mrs Thomas X. Egg
bert, Miss Gray Mr.. and Mrs c. H. billiard, Mr..
and Mrs. II. p, Darlington, Mr. and Mrs. II. T.
Dwight. Mr.: and Mrs X. T.. Cochran. Miss Coch-
ran, Mr. and Mrs. James McGovern and N b. Day
OF New-YOrk; Mr.. and Mrs. George Enger. OF South
Orange. N. J.. and Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Smith, OF
Newark. Among those who have engaged club cot
tages Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. WiIliston, Miss VIII
liston. Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Hochstaetter. and John
Forsythe and family. of NeW-Nork, and DIR. and
Mrs. L. F. Donohoe of Bayonne. n. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
END OF LAKEWOOD SEASON.

Lakewood n. j.. May q (SpeciaD.-Lakewood
will end June one OF the most successful sea-
sons in her history. winter Of unusual cold drove
many Lakewood patrons southwark yet the per-
centage of fall and spring business at the hotels
has been so great that the Laurel House and the
Iaurel-in- the Pines have made showing which is
especially gratifying. David B. Plumer. manager
OF these hotels. who for twenty years has been
prominently identified with the growth and de-
velopment OF Lakewood. and has had much to do
with the establishment OF her prestige as resort.
has resigned his Lakewood connection Mr..
PIumer has taken the management along resort
and realty lines OF Walter W. Laws Briarcin
Farms. thirty miles up the Hudson from New
York and leaves Lakewood with the regret Of the
entire colony. The former assistant manager OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

the Laurel House. A. J. Murphy. succeeds TO its
management. with David P. Simpson as assistant
manager. Frank F. Shute will have the manage
ment Of the Laurel-fil- the-Pines-
MT Plumer has two summer hotels under his
supervision He will be at BrarclIf Lodge in the
Westchester Hills. which opens June S. Mr.. Plumer
mas the management OF the new brick Monmouth
at Spring Lake. n. j.. the coast. with Frank F.
Shute as resident manager The hotel will open
Tor Its initial season late in June The Monmouth
accommodates three hundred persons.
A. j. Murphy, manager OF the Waumbek-and-
cottages, Jefferson. n. H., in the White Mountains.
announces the opening there on June 20 Owing
10 the demand for an early opening. preparations
are being pushed forward rapidly. and the different
departments will be in readiness care for a
large number of guests The golf is receiv-
ps constant attention. Fishermen can have guides
as heretofore The livery for which the Waumbek
has become noted will be In readiness at the open
Ing date, with riding instructors in charge OF the
saddle horse department The cottage suites and
apartments have been largely rented. The accom-
modations for August have long been engaged, and
the present steady stream OF Applications warrants
a crowded house for July Sports will be feature,
as IN past seasons. and trap shooting will be pro-
vlded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
ELECTIONS At BARNARD COLLEGE.

The last week OF the academic year at Barnard
College was lively one. from the point of view OF
the undergraduates. who take a keen interest an,
ganizatons The officers chosen for the under
graduate association for next year are: President
Emily Josephine Hutchinson. 'O5; vice-presidant
Frances Hope Purdon. 'o5; secretary. Elizabeth
Grace Evans '06 treasurer. Agnes Elizab beth Ernst
or; chairman OF the executive committee CeciI
Inslee Dorian. o5; junior member OF the executive
committee Mary Washburn AIurtha. 'Os: sophomore
member OF the executive committee Jean Dis
brow, 'U
The Barnard Cub of Whittier Hall elected the
following; President, Abbey p. Leland o5. VICE.
president. Anna 3. Tattershall o5: secretary Anna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

cifc Company and Pacific Mail by which COM
petition in freights by way Of the isthmus was
practically shut Off From this combination
California and the whole Pacific Coast have suf-
fered for years. Now the Pacific Coast Jobbers'
Association is calling upon the Canal Com
mission to annul these freight contracts. The
railroad and the steamship company will resist
this demand claiming that American shipping
and transcontinental transportation interests
will be seriously affected by such action
The river convention which was held here this
week called together many men engaged In
large enterprises which have been founded on
the reclamation OF the rich land along the Sacra-
mento and San Joaquin rivers. 1t was finally
decided that the only practical method of relief
for all OF these interests 10 unite and 70
have able engineer devise a uniform system
OF levees that would protect all the lands from
overflow. over 10000 acres OF the richest land
in the State is open to reclaim tIon. This sea.
the overflow was especially disastrous ruin
ing the large celery fields which now supply
considerable part OF tina Eastern demand and
also furnish material for big canneries. There
is limit TO the production OF these swamp
lands, when saved from overflow and properly
drained as the soil is as rich any in Holland
and the fertility seems inexhaustible without
any fertilizer.
Twenty-Five years ago the San Francisco Pub
lie Library founded through the efforts of
half dozen public spirited citizens. including
A s. Hallidle. Judge Edward Sawyer, John IL
Wise and Henry George. The library was
opened with a little more than 10000 volumes
and circulation of over 200.O 900 volumes a year.
For ten years the library seemed to languish
Then it began to increase in usefulness until
now the circulation Of books grows by over
100000 volumes year. 1t has six branches and
six distributing stations. and circulated 1,O42-
$50 volumes last year. Its income is $4,000.
and It is about the only part OF the municipal
government that IS free from graft" The IL
brary stands sixth in the country IN the num-
Der OF books it circulates. outstripping the
libraries OF Baltimore and st. Louis.
The conviction OF II Leon Soeder of murder
in the first degree. for killing his brother-in-
law. Joseph Blaise ended a trial which excited
much attention because OF the coolly planned
crime. Soeder induced Blaise to leave his
Portable home in Germany and come here IN
hope OF getting high wages He tried to get
a heavy insurance Blaise's life and to have
the policies made out IN his own favor. Then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

CAT Garroli: OI; treasurer. Adelaide Mart o. w.,
GIN mas become an honorary member ~ ~ Miss
Inc DeutGher Kreis. Of Barnard has e dc eqe
rolloW1ng- president, Lily g Murray sa.eu ths
president Edwina L. Levy, '05s secrst,-, 70 viee
Farreliy. 90 treasurer Blanche NJ. Reir55iseSr acs
The Southern Club OF Barnard and Taachsssr Is
lege has elected the following: President Ms Ms Col
Lee; yice1prssidsns NJ Barbour Walker: sssoI
Katherine Armstrong; recording secretsry esSident
Bronner; corresponding secretary Mary FEassis
treasurer Margaret Wakalee. evans
La SOciete Italana elected these officers 60.
year: President, Blanche Reitlinger 'O5: next
dent, Marjorie Brown '05; secretary An,als.pr es-
'05; treasurer, Edwina Levy, O5. run,
The editors OF The barnard Bulletin har.
mitted the following students to membershin. "a al
Ersne. o. alumnze editor; Virginia Tavlor ae eien
sistant business manager: Sophie p WOodrnan a. g.
ASSOCIATES editor "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE.
NeJ0 Control of Panama RailScay-
To PreUent Damage By RiUers.

San Francisco May 27.-Ons OF the subjects
which are engrossing the attention of San Fran
cisco merchants Is the control OF the Pan
Railroad. This. under the purchase of the
property OF the Panama Canal Company passed
to the United States. and doubtless the Canal
Commissioners will become the directors Of the
railway. For years the Panama Railroad has
made traffic contracts with the Southern Pa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29

he took Blaise to a lonely part of the city ana
murdered him. turning his pockets inside out
to give the impression OF robbery. The eircun-
stantial evidence was strong, Joined to a COMES
sion which cellrnate swore Soeder made 10
him. The jury out only few minutes ana
returned a verdict with no accommodation for
mercy. so soeder will probably be hanged IN a
year or two. when his lawyers have exhausted
the technicalities by means of which con-
victed feIon in California may temporarily ward
off the gallows
Professor Marius J. SpineIlo. instructor IN
French and italian at the University OF Call
fornia, was killed this week in trying to jump
on an electric train at Berkeley. He was sradu-
ated at Yale in 1896. and had won much success
as a teacher.
Within two months Japan has sent 81. 100000
gold yen through this city. and nearly 100000
4, expected June 8. This represents a little
over S1S000O00 in American money. This is
payment in transit to Europe for war pur-
chases When Japanese coin is deposited at
mint the latter issues the exchange and the
banks send telegraphic orders New-York
banks. II the steamer arrives early in the day
payment is made by cable the same day in
Europe
The first experimental date palm plantation in
California is now being started at Mecca. in
Riverside County. on the edge of the desert.
Two hundred shoots OF date palm from the
Sahara desert are being planted. and from these
trees 1t is expected to secure seed for wide
planting Of genuine African date palms in the
tropical valleys of Southern California
One OF the oldest Indians in the State died
this week. Chief Charles Penio. Of the Ukiah
tribe, who had reached the ripe age Of 1O7.
He always resented the Entertainments Of the
white settlers. and in the early days many muir
ders were laid at his door. He so blood
thirsty that the tribe deposed him chief and
Judge twenty years ago.