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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-03-24
FARMERS READING COURSES
A Valuable Feature of Literary
Work In the Grange.

Teaching by means of correspondence
has now come to be an established
method of reaching the people. 1t is
now recognized that not every one IL
going to college or to special schools,
and vet every one should be taught in
the things with which he lives. Cor
respondence schools" are now estab-
lished in various lines. These schools
are in no sense competitors with the
ordinary schools, but are supplement
tary to them, extending their influence
A closely related. enterprise Is the
reading course, and this is now adapted
to many lines of work. One of its most
recent developments Is in the line Of
agriculture, and this work is specially
adapted to farmers, since so few Of
them can go to an agricultural college.
The rural mail delivery is making these
courses workable. The largest of the
farmers reading course enterprises Is
in New York state. where there are two
such courses emanating from the col
lege of agriculture at Cornell univer-
sity and maintained by the state-one
for farmers and one for farmers wives.
Each of these numbers several thousand
readers. 1t is not the primary purpose
of these courses to set the readers at
books, for those who are confirmed In
the habit of reading books are able to
help themselves. Therefore simple be-
ginners lessons are prepared and sent
free to farmers and their families In the
state. With the lessons are sent ques-
tions for the reader to answer, and cor
respondence Is then maintained with
the reader on the points of difference
between reader and instructor. Farm
ers often organize themselves into read
ing clubs, and the grange affords one
of the most favorable opportunities for
pursuing these courses. In the New
York farmers reading course are les
sons on soil, fertilizing, stock feeding.
poultry houses, orcharding. In the
farmers wives course are lessons on
saving steps, home sanitation. the home
garden, practical housekeeping. food
for the family. furnishing and readin.
for the farm home.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-03-24

another mil.
lion IN colIeses. academies and private
schools. These schools and colleges are
a part of our American standard, its
very foundation. and each generation
nttains to higher degree Of enlighten-
ment and culture. This is the reason
why we have over 1000 daily papers,
over $1,000 weeklies and 5000 month
lies, scores Of which have circulatiOns
exceeding 100000 copies each issue and
some as high as half million. This.
TOO, is the reason why many millions
of new books are sold annually. Be-
sides the enjoyment of literature Is the
pleasure of music and art, of lectures
and the theater. Then there are the
millions spent upon recreation and
sport One hundred thousand and more
people a day go to Coney Island. More
than that number attend the ball
games. Millions in the summer go on
excursions, and all are we'll dressed
and happy. And when all the neces-
saries and luxuries are provided there
is $1,0O0,00OOO0 a year put into the
savings banks loan associations tpsur-
ance companies and other forms OF
providing for the future.
Besides the individual and family
standard is the public standard Of vii
lagos. towns and municipalities - the
parks and libraries. the well paved and
lighted streets. the sewers and side
walks, the cheap water and gas, the fire
and police protection. Then there are
the great public utilities which are con-
stantly being improved and at less
and less price to the public; the post
office and free delivery, rural as we'll as
city; the railroads, with their cheap
freight and passenger rates; the tele
graph and telephone; the trolleys, with
their transfer systems, and numerous
other benefits. One cannot begin to
enumerate the list of benefits enjoyed
by the American masses, benefits that
We're not known till protection began
to develop our brains and enterprise
and Industries. More and more en-
ployment has kept raising the wages
while competition has lowered prices
and improved conditions. After our
civil war for twenty eight years pro-
tective tariff constantly raised our
standard of living. Then came the
three or four years of free trade. when
we stood still or went back The same
standard existed, the same appetites,
the same desires, but the means Of at
tanning them, the purchasing power,
was gone. Then came the Dingley law,
under which we are now living, and
with 1t came the greatest prosperity
ever known and a reaching for and en-
joyment Of still higher standard Of
living, a still nobler manhood and still
happier homes. Our typical home IL
no eXagseration. There are more bet
ter ones than worse ones. A few live
in affluence, few in poverty, but the
great mass of our people enjoy the
American standard, which is the high
est on earth and higher standard by
far than we have ever known under
free trade.
Nor have we reached the limit by
any means. Protection has accomplish
ed much, but if left undisturbed it will
accomplish still more. Let us see to 1t
that we push forward. We want no
more standing still, no more going
back. We have every natural. physical
and financial advantage. Let us con-
tinue to have opportunity.
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ON THE RACE TRACK
At New York.

 New York. September 26.-DehesAAe' the to favorite. easily won the speeu lation stakes. selling, on mile and d siA teenth, at Gravesend today. seyniou' made the pace to the stretch where ne tired. and DeReszke went to the iro"' and won by length and half
 First race. about six furlongs-buln' Hills, 1oe (Redfern). even, won; Blahuy, 115 Co'Nei). Is to 5. second; Bedouln. I00 6Burns). 12 to 1, third. Time l'lV To Second race, steeplechase' about two miles and a half-Flying Buttress, loo tFinnegan), to 1, won; Gasear' 1SS lbern- hardt), 15 to 1. second; Amura, l4' 'fiehis1 B to 5 third. Time, 4:57 1-5
 Third race. Speculation stakes seiiins, mile and a sixteenth-DeReszhe' loo dildebrand). to 5 won; Damon lli dyne). 12 to 1. second; CloYerlana' III tRedfern), P to 1, third. Time l;4s' Fourth race mile and sixteenth-Gun Fire. .126 (IIildebrand), to 5, woni Grace- ful, 112 Phillips), to 1, second; fleur de Marie. 90 (Crimmons), to l. third' Time, 1:4s.
 Fifth race, selling, one mile and tur- long-Reveille, 92 (Crimmins), to j. woh' Glisten, 9S IIildebrand), 20 to l. sec ond Stolen Moments, 10S (Redfern), lS to 5, third. Time, 1:54 3-5.
 Sixth race, about six furlongs-Lady Amelia, 135 tRedfern), 15 to 1. third. Time' 1:10 3-5
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At St. Louis.

St. Louis. September 26.-Seotch Dance was easily best in Delmar's feature race today. The Parrish colt went to the front in the first eighth and maintained a winning lead of three lengths to the wire. Track heavy. Imp. Korea. 100 CD. Austin. to ?, won; McJetta, 100 (Seder), to 1. second; Belle s, 1o5 CW. Dugan). to I. third. Time, 1:01h.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-Tom Mankins, 105 (K. Conway, 15 to l. won Tom Rowe. no (W. Dugan). to 1, second; Preventative, 96 (Seder), to 1, third. Time, 123%.
 Third race, six and half furlongs- Red Leaf, 105 CD. Austin), to 5, won; Eduardo, 101 (W Dugan), to l, second; Lady Mercury, 96 (Rice), to l. third. Time, 1:20s4. Fourth race, handicap, six furlongs- Scotch Dance, 101 (HowelD, to 5, won; Barkleyite 107 (W. Watson), to 5. sec- ond; Lansdowne, 92 (McLaughlin), to 1, third. Time, 1:21h. Fifth race, one mile, purse-Miss Doyle. 1 100 (Rice), 2 to 1, won Footlights Favor l ite, 69 Howell), 9 to 20. second; Rachael Ward. 96 (Seder). 10 to 1, third. Time, BOA
 1 Sixth race, mile and sixteenth, selling -Exto 103 (S. Dickson), 3 to ?, won; Varro, 105 (W. Dugan). to 1. second; Bugle Horn, 92 (Rice), 1 to 1. third. Time, 15SA.
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At ChIeaao.

Chicago, September 26.-Scratches al- most ruined the Fort Dearborn handicap. the feature event of the opening of the fall meeting at Worth today. The origin al entry list had total of twenty like ly starters, but when the field was call ed to the post, only four horses lined up, sixteen having been withdrawn. Stroller won the race after being all but left at the post. Cheboygan was second five lengths in front of Gregor K. The stake was worth $170O to the winner. Weather cloudy and threatening; track deep and muddy.
 First race, six furlongs-Tam O Shan ter, 1O9 (Aubuchon) to 5. won; Tristan Shandy, 113 Crroxler) to 1, second; Fa- ther Talent, 106 (NlcoD 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:19 1-5.
 Second race, five furlongs-Gold Enamel, 1O7 (NicoD ' to ?. won; La Sgitta, 1O5 (Robbins) 10 to l, second; Matador, 11O (Eielgerson) to 1, third. Time 05 3-5
 Third race, one mile, Fort Dearborn handicap-Stroller, 105 (NicoD 4 to 5, won; Cheboygan. 109 (RomanellD 25 to l, sec ond; Gregor K, 107 (Trox.er) to l. third. Time. 1:47 1-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Big Ben, 110 (frlor) l 10 5, won; Coruscate, 107 (Ro- manellD to l, second; Rankin, 107 CMc- Intyre) 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:17 3-5.
 Fifth race. mile and sixteenth-Gloriosa 105 (Tooman) I to ?, won; Ben Chance, 1O3 (NicoD IS to 10, second; Easy Trade, 100 OHoffman) 25 to 1, third. Time, :55 4-5
 Sixth race, seven furlongs-Ahola, 102 (NieoD to l, won; Alden, 112 (Shaver) 8 to l, second; Floyd K, 104 (Aubuchon) to l. third. Time, 1:33 1-5.
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slGsBEE TALKS PLAINLY.
Asks for Strict Efforts to Prevent h.
 dignities 1t Carthagena.

Colon, September 26.-The Ameri- can consulate at Carthagena having been twice recently besmeared with filth. Rear Admiral Sigsbee, with his flagship, the Newark, was ordered to proceed to Carthagena and investigate the circumstances.
 The gunboat Newport joined the flagship on September 16. In a com munication to the governor, Luis Pat ron, Admiral Sigsbee says, in part:
 ''I find yorr expressions of regret for the acts Of indecency on behalf of yourself and your government, satis- factory but that they have not been given sufficient publicity. suggest additional precautions to prevent a re- currence of such incidents, and fuller publicity oI the governments express ions of regret, in order to avoid a friendly visit assuming more difficult feature"
 Governor Patron complied by re- iterating hi5 regrets.
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MERCHANTS HAVE
 ELEGANT OPENINGS
Continued from Fifth Paae)


 coats is very smart, the shades of terra cotta, the burnt orange shades being most effective. Buttons form a popular trimming and these used with the fash ionable braids are the distinguishing fea- lures of many of the street gowns. The skirts shown were the full models, and even the dressier ones are cut with the round length.
 Among the handsomest cloaks was one in pearl gray cloth, and exquisitely lined with brocade while very smart toiple cape in white cloth had a touch of carrot velvet.
 The windows showed a number of ex- elusive models, costumes in dark velours, and dressy waists and lace accessories. The waist department is one of the most complete ever seen in the city and far from the reign of the shirt waist being over 1t bids fair to be more popular than ever. French models in mossalne silk, in all over lace were shown, and from the more expensive models down to the smart flannel and silk waists for less dressier occasions, the styles were dis tinctive and elegant. Each was a separ- ate study in exquisite design.
 The little people have not been overlook ed and caps, reefers, and long cloaks for them were shown.
 The opening will continue today.
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 people's Savings Bank and Trust com- pany, as to my honesty for my contactA
 Fully three-fourths Of my patients have been treated by some one else before call- ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as affictsd7 You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; be- aides. there Is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being sfven you by an honest, competent phy- sician. I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala, since August 3, 1887. cure syphilis. ronorrhoea, gleet. stricture- lost manhood. etc. cure many patients by mail treat- mont. Write for prices and terms.
 | do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to ha cured by such methods. give me . cal and get well.
 My offioes. are the most private and ouiet in tho city, tenth story of the new Tirst National Bank building. corner o aacoyd avenue and Twentieth ctreet Rooms 1o12 and 1o14 Take one of tho nna elevators to tenth floor.
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HoRsEWHIPPED PREACHER.
Trial in Albany, Ga, Is Attracting
 Muck Attention.

Albany, Ga, September 26-The trial of Police Chief R. N Westbrook, upon the charges preferred against him three months ego by prominent citizens or Albany, was called today berore the obard or police commission CTS. The charges were first made by Dr. Len G. Broughton from the lat ter's pulpit, and in consequence of them Dr. Broughton was publicly cow hided by the chief tie following day. sumed in the settlement of prelimi. nary matters. There was an imposing array of counsel when the case was called, and great deal of legal spar ring esilted. Col. w. E. Wootton is leading counsel for Chief Westbrook, while Col. Jesse Walters is conducting the prosecution
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Boston 3, Cincinnati I.
Chicago Al. Brooklyn o-o.

Brooklyn. September 26.-Chicago scored double shut out on the Brooklyn team today. Weimer held the home team to four scattered hits in the first game, but only two were made off Briggs in the second. which was called at the end of the sixth inning on account of dark ness Attendance 15o0. Score
 First Game R.H.E. Chicago. ....... =. .00O 0t0 0034 9 0 Brooklyn.... ........ 1000 900 000-O 1
 Batteries: Weimer and Kling; Reisling and Bergen. Time, 1:35.
 Second Game R.H. .E. Chieago. ... ............1 100 000-1 5 0 Brooklyn.... ...... ...... .0O0 000-0 ? i
 Batteries: Briggs and O'Neil; Jones and Ritter. Time, 1:03
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New York 5-1, Pittsburo 30.

New York, September 26.-The New York Nationals scored their hundred and third victory of the season by defeating the Pittsburg team in both games of todays double header. This equals the record held by Pittsburg for games won in any seasons championship. Attend ance 6S00 Score:
 First game R H E. Pittsburg ...... .. a. 100 001 010-3 1 New York .. .... 1000 POI 20*-5 2
 Batteries: Leever and Phelps; Taylor and Bowerman
 Second game K Il. .E. Pittsburg .... 000 GOO co 4 New ork .... 001 GOO %-1 2 ?
 Batteries: Flaherty and Phelps; Me Ginnity and Warner. Time, 1:10. Called on account of darkness.
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PATIENT IS BETTER.
Mrs. Letter lo Informed By Wireless Telegraphy of Daughters Condition.

Walmer Castle, Kent, September 26. -2 a. m.-The oxygen treatment of Lady Curzon is being continued, but the oxygen is administered in less quantity md the patient is taking nourishment better.
 Lord Curzon, for the first time in a week, ventured out for walk on the sea front yesterday.
 Arrangements have been made to keep Mrs. Letter, who is passenger on the steamer Vaderland, informed by wireless telegraph ot the condition oI her daughter.
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Atlanta Reservation.

Atlanta, Ga, September 26.-Manager Abner Powell of the Atlanta Baseball club has reserved the following men for next season: G. Winters, s. Winters, Bayne, Wright. McMakin. Ely, Krug, Mckay, Morse, Crozier, Fucker and Dwyer.
 The men on this years team not re- served are: Koehler, Smith, Clarke, Staff ford, Demontreville, Childs and Osteen.
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First Engine Goes Across.

San Diego, Cal, September 26.-The first engine to cross the international boundary line on the Southern Pa cific's new road through Imperial val ley went over on Thursday at Calexico, drawing work train and crew of men, and the new track is to be laid on the Mexican side.
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Vacancies Not Filled.

saSoiiSiSo iNOt
 Committeeman Burkhalter: T move you Mir Chairman that the matter of filling vacancies go over until the next meet ing of the committee" This was adopted by a vote ot to '.
 The Smyer resolution was then put to a vote and it was adopted by vote of 8 to '.
 Committeeman Burkhalter: 'I move that the chairman now be authorized to appoint committee consisting of one member from each ward with the chair man added to draft plan for the com ing primary and to report at the next meeting of the committee"
 Before the vote on this was taken Chairman Abernat-y called Committed man Herbert to the chair and took the floor. He said:
 "Gentlemen of the Committee: I think that we have senre enough to conduct our own affairs. I am willing now to face the music. If you have not the men now fixed to fill the vacancies. it is your own fault. for one say let's do business right now (Applau-e). As far as I am concerned I do not care to have anyone do anything that I can do. I want to tell you right now that I have courage enouc | to act Loud appiause).
 November 21 Suggested.
 Committeeman Herbert then offered a motion to fix November 21 as the time for the municipal primary. Committee man Smyer opposed this, saying Let's don't have any jockeying in this commit tee, MT. Chairman"
 Chairman Abernathy: "The commit teeman will please address the chair properly in the future.''
 Committeeman White then moved to adjourn subject to q call of the chair men. This motion, however was not put to vote, and motion was made in substitute that the resolution of Commit teeman Herbert with regard to fixing the data for the primary be tabled. This was lost by a vote of 19 to 5.
 Committeeman Herbert then raised the point that all of the motions before the house were out of order The chairman sustained this motion Committeeman Burkhalter then moved to adjourn. This was lost.
 Committeeman Herbert renewed his mo- tion to proceed with filling vacancies in the committee. As a substitute Commit teeeman Burkhalter again moved to ad- journ. The Burkhalter motion was de- feated by vote of 12 to ?.
 Committeeman White then moved that Monday, November 21 be set as the time for the primary, and this was adopted by a vote of 13 to 2.
 Committeeman White then moved that
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ATTENTION. BEAVERS!

ATTENTION, BEAV FRS!
 You are instructed to meet at your hall, at l.45 today, to attend funeral of Bro. D. $. Fox, from the residence of his brother, Dr. Carl Fox, No. 1900 South llth Ave, at 2:3O p. m.
 Jno. M. Caldwell, President. w. D. Gresham. Secretary.
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DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
gnaEnu.N

you c perma- nent cure oS private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable I refe
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the matter of placing the names of can- didtes for municiple office be submitted to the people at the primary to see if they desired such action. This motion was withdrawn, however, before a vote was taken.
 Accomplishing but one point-fxing the date for the primary-the committee then adjourned upon motion of Committeeman Antwine.
 The Next Meeting.
 It is not known just when another meeting of the committee will be held to perfect plans for the primary, as no motion looking to the fixing of a date was considered by the committee. The primary election law makes 1t imperative upon the committee to hold meeting not later than thirty days prior to the date of the primary for the purpose of appointing managers, clerks, etc.
 The next meeting of the committee will have two very important questions to con- sider:
 1. The plurality or majority plan.
 2 Shall minor officials be voted for in the primary?
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NOTICE.
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 cop1nanv

Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.
 Notice Is hereby given that the annual meeting of the, stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the com pany in Birminghcm Ala, on Wednes- da.-, october D, 1904. at 1O a. m., for the election of directors and the transaction of s-ch other business as may be brought before the meeting.
 R. D. LANKEORD, Sec'y. September D. lsoi. e-6-to-10-4
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E I am candidate for Mayor of Birming- hr m. subject to the city democratic pri- mary. CHARLES $. SIMMONS
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l hereby announce as candidate for Mayor of Birmir ham. subject to the coming city democratic primary
 M. H. CRITTENDEN.
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hereby announce as q candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the com ing city democratic primary.
 JOHN w. O'NEILIA
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White Messengers Restored.

Richmond Va. September o6.-After A. light Of nine months waged by the white messenger boys. the negro messenger ser vice of the Western Union has been abandoned and white service restored.
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OPEN ALL NIGHT.
 Both Phones lOOl. ADAMS DRUG GO. 18th St. and 2nd Ave.
Two Steamers Collide.

Greencove Springs, Fla, September 26.-The steamers Heck and hupy COT lided in the St. Johns river this alter- noon off Mendarin Point, about ten miles below this place, and the hupy went to the bottom in about three min. utes. Six men composed the crew or the Ruby. Most of them jumped over- board when they saw the collision could not be avoided, and all were eavad
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Grand Circuit Meetinu.

Cincinnati. September 26,-The fourth annual grand circuit meeting opened at Oakley Park here today and will con- tinue until Saturday next.
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LOW WoE.LD'S FAIR RATES IN
 SEPTEMBER, 1904.

To St. Louis md return on each Tues day and Thursday via Mobile and Ohio railroad from Meridian. Miss, Tusca- loosa. Ala and inter mediate agency sta- lions south of Cairo. IL Apply to Mobile and Ohio railroad agents for particulars and tickets. S-90-3it.
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St. Louis 2. WashInaton 2.

St. Louis, September 26.-The St. Louis and Washington teams were tied today in the last game of their series. The game was called at the end of the elev- enth inning on account of darkness. At tendance 7S4. Score: R.H. .E. St. Louis .... .... 1000 020 900 00-2 Washington .... ...O00 002 GOO 0O--2 0
 Batteries: Morgan and Sugden; Pat ten and Kittredge. Time 1:4S
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I hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. FORNEY,
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cassini Goes to Washington.

Bar Harbor, Me, September 26.-- Count Cassini, the Russian ambassa- dor, and MT. Brun, the Danish minis ter, who have occupied cottages here the past summer, left today for Wash ington. Nearly all Of Count Cassini's staff previously had departed.
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l am a candidate for mayor of Birming- ham. subject to the action of the city democracy, and solicit the support of my friends and the democrats in general
 JOHN R. COPELAND.
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pbiIadeIphia 2, chicaqo 1.

Chicago, September 26.-Philadelphia won the final game of the series by a nice bunc, ng of hits in the seventh inning. Attendance 240O. Score: R.H E. Chicago ..,... 900 100 000-1 il 1 pb,ladalnhia 900 GOO 200-2 O
 Batteries: Patterson and SunlvaA; Plank and Noonan. Time 1:50.