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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
SOUTH BOSTON SOCIAL,
(speclal q The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Especial Ia The Times Dlspatch.)
SOUTH BOSTON.VA., June 25.-The most
delightful of June socials was given last
Tuesday evening by Miss Louise Thorn
ton owen, at the lovely home OF her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w, p. Owen. on JEFF
fress Street, the event being to honor her
friend, Miss Bessie Towles Dabney. a
very pretty and accomplished young lady
OF Chatham. Va, Those who assisted
the hostess in receiving were:
Mrs Louise Penlck. w. L. Owen and
Miss Halle Easley. The parlors snd din
ing-ronm were handsomely decorated
with orange and white blossoms, while
shaded electric lights softened the glow
and presented a very pretty scene. Both
Instrumental and vocal music We're en-
joycd during the evening. At eleven
O'Clock elegant refreshments were served
in tho spacious dinlng-room, and It was
mot until midnight had crept upon the
I nas'y a'd.pu' a" emo . me merry mas
The invited guests were: Misses Helen
Easley. Mae Anderson. Laura Stebbns.
Mamie Fry. Rose Watkins, jamie Rich
ardson, Florence and Leila Blocker.
Florence Shepherd, Nellie Ingram, Hap
Ply Wlluef, VIII EaSlcy, Ll1Zle Lastly,
Mamie and Virginia Darlington, Annie
owen, Louise Thompson, Lizzie Penick.
Halle Easley; Mesdames Louise Penck.
and G. j. Hunt. OF this place; Miss Jen-
ME Powell. of Raleigh, ~ c.; Miss Portia
Owen, OF ETurbevile Va. Miss Bessie
Dabney, OF Chatham, Va; Miss Con-
stance Whales. Of Weinberg, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. Il. Finch, OF Wilson. N. G.
The gentlemen were:
Henry, owen and John lasley, Lewis
johnson John Fry Charles I. Yancey,
Jack Brookes. NJ. b, Booker. Owen VIII
son, Jos, stehblns, Jr.. Henry, Wilder,
Frank and Waller Yancey, John Wat
kins, w. j. Barbour, Gee Faulkner, DIS.
". II. Moseley, p. x, Davis, p, w.
shackleford. of this place. and Graft W.
Slmmonds, of New York
Misses Virginia and Leila Wright en-
tertained the "Independent Order of
Bachelor Maids" at their home last Mon
day evening. The chief and most inter-
esting feature of the evenings pleasure,
was a nFloral Contest which consisted
of twelve questions on each card to be
answered with the names of flowers. MISC
Jennie Powell. of Raleigh, N. O., was de-
3clared the winner or beautiful picture
as the first prize. while Miss Imogen Wal
kins sadly bore away the bloody.
The Bachelor Maids are.
Misses Mamie Easley, Laura Stebblns.
Mamie Fry, Bessie Shepherd, Helen Eas-
ley. Rose and Imogen Watkins. Leila
and Virginia Wright, Lucille Simmonds.
Annie UWepp
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srAUEToN. VA. June 25,-M!ss Lutte
H. Moore was charming hostess Weo-
nesday night when she entertained the
young people OF Stanton at Hotel Fred
erick. with most enjoyable game OF
drive whist. The halls were beautifully
decorated with white lilies. and the par
Tors with white and pink carnations.
After the game refreshments were served
The ladies prize. a hat pin. was WON
by Miss Margaret Tlmberlake. ana MI
Lewis Bumgardner won the gentlemen y
prize. which was a book: and the poopy'
huge green necktie, was won ny alr'
Alexander Blackley
Those invited were rs follows: Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Stern. Misses ROSE
Harrison. Lizzie Cochran. Helen baA-
ter. Bessie Baker. Marie Brunson, Ma
mic Grasty, Anna Woodward. Mabel Lit
1g. Helen Hutchinson, Kate Hutchesol''
Bessie Worthington. Mary 9ost May
Ransom. Bette Miller. Elizabeth Jones.
Bessie Miller. Daisy Yarbrough, Alattle
shreckhise. Nettle Tyler, Marsaree
straus, Ellen Guigon, Rebecca Young
Bessie Young; Messrs. Frank fost' Harry
Hogshead, Tate Mason, Worth Moore
Hamton wayt. Roger Young, John
Cochran. James Grasty, Peyton Cochran.
Fielding olivier, William Trout, VIII
Prison, Rudolph Bumgardner, John
Crowle. Wayt Timberlake. Johh p ufas-
ty and w. B. Tin,berlake.
Il stanton is 1.naklng extensive prepara-
itions FOR their Fourth OF July celepra-.
ton, which promises to bring very
large crowd u the city ~,
Some OF the special features VIII 20
the military and llremen's parade; par.
ade OF automobiles, reel race ulu. 10
!. races. There will also be an amount q
fire works and an open air concert by
the Stonewall Brigade Band. Az the
market house there will, be free lunch
for all who ask. and also cigars.
The Eagles and Eks Of this city VIII
cross bats at Athletic park on iuesaay
afternoon,
At the meeting this week OF stone-
wall Jackson Camp, Confederate ye.-
Grams, five new members were elected,
viz; w. A. l.. Anderson, Company u,
Fourteenth Virginia Cavalry; Edward
Hensel. Company r. Second Virginia
Infantry; John w, Hopewell. Company
]. Fifth Virginia Infantry; y. y. Kerr
and M. u. Leonard. Company ~ First
Virginia Cavalry.
Mrs. H. II. Mccullough, for the ]. IT, 3,
Stuart Chapter. Daughters of the Con-
federacy, delivered crosses of honor to
number of veterans
AT an election held here last week tbs
citizens Of Stanton voted for bond
Issue OF $4,000 to remodel the opera
mouse, and the city council met Tuesday
night and decided that staunton should
have new opera house. and the work
TO begin ms socn as possible, n
The subject " erecting pess house
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
GAIETY TN GLOUCESTER.
GLOUCESTER. g, II, VA. June 25.-

GLOUCESTER. g, H., VA. June 25.-
The hearts OF the younger set in Glouces-
ter were much rejoiced when invitations
were sent out to a Cinderella party given
on Tuesday by Mrs. Richard Taliaferro,
of Hockey. in honor of the guests who
compose the house party now being en-
tertained By Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Jones.
Given by such beautiful and charm-
ing hostess it goes without saying the
affair was altogether delightful, and a
bright auguary Of a pleasant summer
socially.
Mr.. and Mrs. senly. OF Altoona. Pa. who
have a country home on the Ware river.
are also entertaining a house party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Tabb have opened
there summer home The Bungalow"
anu among their guests are Mr.. and Mrs.
Barrie Fisher Of Baltimore.
Miss NJ. l.. Seawell Is the guest or
Mrs C. T.. Cary.
Mr.. Richard Brook. who spent part OF
last week at Hail Western with his
brother, Mr.. Pryor Davies. who is very
i'll. has returned to Norfolk
Miss Ethel Corr has returned from a
visit 10 friends in Maryland.
Mrs. Fanny Tucker Is at White Marsh
visiting Mrs. j. w. Tabb.
Miss Molly Jackson Seawell Is at
Hockey guest u Mis-. tH!cuhIu iaitaieA
70.
Mrs. Clinton Graham has returned
from a short visit to Richmond.
Mrs. a. w. Withers is in st. Louis.
Mrs. Elizabeth and Della Bryan are
guests at Severnby.
Dir. John Robertson. who, was called to
Gloucester BY tho illness 81 Mrs. Jam-
son, has returned to Norfolk.
Miss Miller. OF New York, Is the guest
OF Mrs. Thomas Dixon.
Miss Ellen Leo spent last week with
Miss Nora Taliaferro ut Gloucester
Point.
This neighborhood was especially bright
because OF the presence OF the white
squadron In the York river.
Mrs, a, w. Withers went to Rich,
rf,ond on Thursday.
Among the guests OF 1.-THE Exchange
the home of the Misses Dabney, are \.
md Mrs Hutchins, Mrs. Purcell, D.
and Mrs. Brydon Tenant and childt.
all of Richmond.
Among the late arrivals at Newsstand,
the home OF the Mlsste, Tabb on the
North river. are Mrs. Watt, Mrs. and
Miss Call, Mrs. Baker. Mrs, and Miss
Catln, Mrs. H. "A. Larkin and Mrs. 7.
A. Tarker, all of Richmond.
The Gloucester Farmers Club WAS en-
tertained by Mrs: Snowden Hopkins on
Thursday
AIesdaines Sanders and Divendorf, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. RI. v.
Sanders, have returned to New York.
Mrs. Sanders spent part OF the week
in Norfolk.
Miss Emma Davies of Baltimore. is
the guest OF Mrs. Pryor Davies.
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Richmond.
Mrs Edgar stinson,l OF Woodlawn
Seminary. IS visiting in Philadelphia.
Miss Anna Scott, of Gordonsville High
School, will attend the School of Methods
In Charlottesville.
Mrs. "NIoss Lowry, formerly Mrs.
Joseph Faulconer, Of this town. now of
Richmond. who occupies a position In
the Miller School. stopped over here TO
visit relatives and friends before re-
turning to Richmond for vacation.
Mrs. Philip Scott, wife OF Lieut.. Philip
Scott. OF the Revenue Cutter service. is
visiting at the homo OF her father-n-
law. Mr.. w. w. Scott.
There is to be game OF baseball be-
tween the lean and the fat men OF town.
Much Interest is manifested, and fun
anticipated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26

1oc. Crepe Paper. full size. 6TAc
rolls. per roll.
Be. boxes Wax Tapers; inven- SC
tory price. two for..... ...... -. =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
SUMMER TRAVEL.
Passenger Agents Ready for
Tau-;.+. O,yar pr;v;1eoer

Passenger Agents Ready for
Tourists-stop-Ov Over Privileges.
Summer travel is setting in in earnest
On the railroads and the managers tsa 6,, OF
lest people in town. gi 5 81 q
All roads to run to the St. Louis Fair
are ready for tile anticipated heavy tray
ell and d great deal otait is already de-
The Various roads, the c. & o., the
Southern and the N. s. w, allow stop
over privileges.
Capt Westbury. of the Southern, points
ont the fact that those who go to the
fair over that line may lay over {. the
Various resorts among the mountains OF
the Sky. q.
city Passenger Agent, Wagner, states
how passengers may take advantage OF
the resorts on the N, & W.
And District Passenger Agent Warthen
Is arranging for the transportation OF the
summer tourists who flock to Crozet,
Greensboro stanton. Coylngton. and the
many springs resorts along the 9. & 9;
The regular excursion trains are doing
better business than this time last year.
Beach Park, with the regular afternoon
trips. and the senshore excursions over
the N. 4 w. and 9. y Q, are most popu-
one OF the most attractive halliday
trips Is that to Beach Park, on the South
.ern. A run OF less than an hour each
to enjoy the salt water meals. with bath
ing and boating. Various clubs. and par
ties are taking advantage Of these trips
The Terminal Hotel remodeled and re-
novated. under the management OF the
Beach Park Company. will be opened ON
July LIST as a family resort.
The Southern has gotten out a new
folder telling all about the Sapphire
Country" OF North Carolina and the
Land OF the Sky This folder may be
had at the office or depot,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
GoRDoNsVILLE, VA,
(specia! to The Times Dispa tch,j

cfORDoNSyILLE, VA. June 24--N1r.
Samuel Schlosser. leading merchant
of Gordonsvlle. is confined to MS home
with an attack OF slow fever
this town, now engaged as travelling
salesman for a tobacco firm OF Greens7
boro, N. c., was married Thursday
morning To Miss Katharine Lindsay,
Iof Greensboro.
s5 Rey. u, u. Hanna. Of the Campbell
Ito Church. accompanied by his wife
and child has taken vacation, and VIII
Visit Kentucky and Ohio.
Miss Page Newman. OF Hilton, is
visiting her sister, Mrs Barton Cam
eron, In Richmond.
Miss Bessie Walker Is visiting Miss
peachy Lyme In Richmond.
Miss Mary Hall Is Visiting friends u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
SOCIAL in
RADFORD

RADF6HD, VA, Jpns s,-T'he Current
Events Club was beautifully entertained
| by Mrs. sclden Longley Thursday after
| noon. The hostess was assisted IN re-
ceivlng by .her daughter, Miss Lillian,
Mrs Tanning Miles and little Miss Fran
ces Miles.
Current Events were interesting and
varied. There was beautiful reading
by Mrs. Longley and music by Miss Long
ley and Mrs. w. t3. druaua.
Decorations In the dining-room were In
crimson. the club color, crimson rambler
roses being charniingy and effectively
banked about the great punch bowl from ,i1
which lce-cold lemonade was served by
Miss Longley on the arrival OF the guests.
Later delicious refreshments were served
by Miss Longley. Mrs. Miles. Miss Laura
vcnablc and Miss FRANCES Miles.
There were large number OF VISITORS
In addition to club members. Among
them were Rev and Mrs. Edwin X. Car
ter, Mrs. Barclay. of Bedford: Mrs. Lam
beth OF Birmingham; Mrs. Virginia Hill
Payne. OF Salem, Mrs, Epling of West
Virginia; Mrs. Patton. Mrs. Adams. Miss
Rodford. OF bedford; Miss Snow and Miss
I3ullard.
Cards have been issued BY Mr.. and Mrs.
Dave Cloyd. OF Back Creek. near Dublin,
TO the marriage o their .dnughtcrr Kent
Ellis. to Mr.. Roger Martin, OF Bluefeld,
Wednesday,, the 10Th. 1t Will be twilight
wedding. the ceremony to be performed
on the lawn OF their sweet old home.
Mr.&and Mrs. James Otey, OF Walnut
Spring, are guests OF Ex-Governor anc
Mrs. Tyler, at Halwick.
Payfnaster George venable. U. 8. NJ,
Is expected to-day from Washington, on
q visit TO his mother, Mrs. L. M. Vena pie.
Miss Melita Wilson entertained the At
ternoon Idlers "wednesday afternoon; the
guests OF the club were Mrs Edwin q.
Garter and Mrs. Thomas johnson
Miss Mia Wharton and her GRANDPA n
er. Gen. G. G.. wharton, are visiting IN
Atlanta this week. "A delightful lawn.
party was, given Monday afternoon In.
honor OF little Miss Wharton. by her hos
tess Miss Hazel Wood. at which many
guests were present.
Mrs. Geo. S. Johnson, OF Princeton
West Va. Is visiting her daughter, MIS-
q j. e. Bond. rs 81 5f s3i .
Rev. w. B. Hatcher, OF Richmond.
preached an able sermon at the First
Baptist Church Wednesday night
The Masons gave large banquet at
the Opera House Friday night.
Mrs w. II. Ragland and fcnildren left
Saturday for Virginia Beach to spend
the summer.
Mrs Edgar yirglnius Lambeth and chill
dren. Of Birming ham, are visiting Mrs.
l.. o. Billiard 7,
The Coalition Club gave delightful
german Friday night.
Dr. Bruce James. Of Danville' spent
several days this week with his sister.
Mrs. j. r.. Noeli who IL seriously III.
Miss Mary A1cNeal is visiting friends
4 in washington.
guest OF Mrs. w. a. Vi1soi1.
Col. j. Rush Miller Is inlI'lorlda on bus
5ines8
Mir. Calvin Saunders, Confederate vet
eran, aged 70, died Monday, after I'm
gering illness. and was inferred at Noun
tain View.
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COACH EXCURSION TO ST. LOUIS
! "a nn I.

COACH EXCURSION TO ST, LOUIS
sis ROUND TRIP
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY IN
JUNE VIA c.. & o. ROUTE.
on each Tuesday and Thursday dur
I'M. the month of June the Chesapeake
and Ohio will sell special ten. day coach
excursion tickets to st, Louis at SIG
round trip.
Fast vestibuled trains leave Richmond
600 Il. NJ. and 1850 p. M.
TicKets to st. Louis and return. good
for fifteen days, S2l.o0; sixty days. S2o'
and season tickets, $500.
Shortest. quickest and best route win
thorough accommodations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
CHEAP RATES SOUTH
Via
sEABoARD AIR Line.

$6.85-Richmond to Raleigh, N. c. Ac-5
count OF Summer School for Teach
ers. Tickets on sale July 4. 8, II,
10. Is. 10, 20, and August LIST, linz
tied to August 6, 1904.
s2o.95-Richmond to Atlanta, Ga. Ac-
count American Association OF
Nurserymen. Tickets on sale June
20, Fl, 90, limited to June 2Sth. by
payment Of Soc. extension can be
had till July 18th. Rates to this
meeting are on the certificate plan.
s17.75-Richmond to Nashville. Tenn. Ac-
count Fiske University Summer
School. Tickets on sale June %,
25. ~, limited to fifteen days from
date OF sale.
S1s, 2o-Richmond to Monteaglo, Tenn.
Account Monteagle Bible School.
Tickets on sale June 30th July i.
2. 10, 20. II, %. limited to August
81. 1904.
SIS. oo-Richmond to Columbia, S. Co.,
account OF Meeting Interdenomi-
national Religious and IIduca-s
tional Association. Tickets on
sale August 23d. Gath, 25th, linz
tied to August 3lst. Rates to
this meeting are on the certi-
ficate plan.
st4.7o.-RIchmond to Athens, Ga. Account
Athens Summer School. Tickets
~ on sale July g. 4 ILLS, limit
ed to fifteen days from date Of sale.
sal .e5-Richmond TO Eureka Springs. Ark.
M Account Southwestern Summer
School. Tickets on sale July 6. Y.
S. 0, limited to august Z. 1904,
Fourth of JuIy-For this day. the Sea-
.s board will sell round trip tickets
to all points south Of the Ohio and
Potomac, and east of the Mis-
sissippi Rivers, at ono and one
third fares. Tickets on sale July
2. 3, A., limited to July Sth.
II. IS. Lizard. wv. M. TAYLOR,
y. p. A., Phone 4o5. 9. 7. a.
$50 u. Main Street. Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSIONS
VIA
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

This line will sell round trip tickets
from all points on it's line to all points
south of the Ohio and Potomac, and east
of the Mississippi Rivers. Including ST.
Louis, Mo-, at rate OF one and one-third
iirst-clas fares minimum fare 70 cents;
tickets to he sold July I'd, Sd, and 4th,
With final return limit July 5. 1904
For full information apply to agents;
or, Y. .. StAM al = NIL
s3s East Main ST.. Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
THE CITY OF STAUNTON.

was discussed. but the matter was laid
over TIL the next meeting.
Miss Ellen Guigon. Of Richmond, Is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Chasley kenney'
OF Stanton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26

75c. Thin Blown Tumblers; d3r
Inventory price. per dozen...!. -
$3.50 IT, piece Toilet Sets decorated,
ali fiill size pieces: inven 40
tory sale ............'..t..t.s = Z.
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FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION RATES
----A VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

On July I'd Sd and 4th the Southern
Railway will sell special round trip tick
cts between all points on its lines, and
10 points on connecting llnes, south or
The Potomac and east Ut the Mississippi,
at rate of one and one-third iirst-Glass
fares for round trip, limited TO July Sth,
For information, apply 10 agents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION RATES

FOURTH OF JULY ENCURSIUN FV 20
r., r, q p, r. r,
one and one-thlrd fares for the round
tr.p between all stations. Tickets on sale
July Cd, 3D. and 4th. final limit July
Sth Apply to ticket agents r., e, q
Il. r. r.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-13
ARREST FOLLOWS FRAUD
AND CHECK TRANSACT ION
Bartenders' Union and J. Augustus
Rahke Are Joint Victims of
Charlottesville Man.
CANNOT FURNISH BAIL

Charles P. Ramsey, of Charlottesville,
was arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tectives Gerber and Trimpe. and is being
held in default of 1000 bond, charged with
obtaining money under false pretenses.
Ramsey's first offense, it is alleged. was
committed in February. 1903. when he drew
a check for S2l5, payable to E. III. Robinson,
proprietor of the Vendome Hotel, on South
Illinois street. The check was Endorsed by
Gus Rahke and was drawn on the Citizens
National Bank of Charlottesville. Rahke
deducting debt of $50 at the time of the
Endorsement. The check was returned, pro-
tested. and since that time the authorities
have watched for Ramsey.
His latest escapade, and the one which
was his undoing, was to come TO this city
about one week ago, representing himself
as an officer of the BartenGerS' Information
al League or America. He exhibited card
from the Lima, o., local, and claimed that
his business was to look up the standing
of the various locals over the country. He
made good impression in Indianapolis,
and won the confidence of those he met
to the extent of SCI, secured from Fred
Junnemann, of the local Bartenders'
League.
incidental expenses
His actions finally aroused the suspicious
OF zimmerman, and a telegram of inquiry
was sent TO the national secretary of the
yesterday, and it was stated that Ramsey
had no connection with the league and
was not authorized to act as it's representa-
tive. His arrest followed
Ramsey is said to be a member of good
family in Charlottesville. When taken to
police station he Indignantly demanded that
have TO stay in here. You can't put me in
this place"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-13
.L|EUTENANT'S PROMOTION
HAS BEEN WELL EARNED
Special Duty Assigned Austin A.
Parker Comes as Reward for
Faithful Service.
PARENTS RESIDE HERE

Lieut. Austin A. Parker U. S. A, who
has been detailed for six months duty at
the worlds fair at ST Louis, has an en-
viable record for a soldier at his age as he
is only twenty-eight years old.
Lieutenant Parker was reared in this city
and attended school here. After finishing
his course at Shortridge he went to Purdue,
where he was graduated. While at Purdue
he joined the Sigma M fraternity. AT the
outbreak of the Spanish-American war he
was a noncOmmissioned officer in Company
of the Northumberland fifty eighth In
diana Volunteers. In June, 1892 he received
his commission as second lieutenant in the
Twenty-fourth Infantry. which was then
in the Philippines. He joined his regiment
in the islands and saw three years service
there. After returning from abroad the reg
iment was stationed at Fort Assinnboine,
Mont, where it has since remained Lieut..
Parker is now first lieutenant and adjutant
of his battalion. He has nearly always
been on special service since joining his
regiment and his detail to st. Louis is
looked upon as n reward for his efficient
services. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. j.
II. Parker, reside at 1886 Central avenue,
this CITY,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-13
SCHOOLS BENEFACTOR MAY
BECOME ITS GODFATHER
Petitioners Ask that A. II. Brown
Be Honored in Naming of
New Building.

A petition was presented at the regular
meeting of the School Board at the library
building last night asking that the board
give school No. 8, on Union street, between
Norwood and McCarty street. the name of
the Austin III. Brown School. The petit
ton Is signed by 81 residents of the vicin-
ity of the school and recites mt length the
services which Mr.. Brown has rendered to
the cause Of public education in Indianapo-
lis, extending through a long period of
years. The matter will be taken up at the
next meeting of the board and the petition
will probably be granted
The librarians report for March showed
that 81 books were added TO the library in
that month, making a total of 10i S45. The
total number of books circulated for home
use in the month was 2S.544. and the total
receipts OF the library were $S5.27.
The resignation OF John G. Trent, teach
er of mathematics in Shortridge High
School, was announced by Superintendent
Kendall. Mr.. Trent has not yet announced
what new work he will take up.
Blanche Pew, a teacher of the Harrison
school allowed a leave of absence
from April l To the end OF the school year.
Bills were allowed amounting TO 49, zoo. 45
and the sum OF 10000 was transferred from
the special fund 10 the buildings and
grounds fund To be used in paying for
work on new school buildings now in course
OF construction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-13
ABANDON WHEAT CROP AND
RE-SOW FIELDS IN OATS
Farmers Prefer Extra Labor to
Total Loss of Seasons
Yield.

Millers and grain dealers who have been
alarmed over the condition of the States
wheat crop, will have their fears confirmed
by reports which reached the state stats-
tician yesterday. According to a letter
from the Leesburg Milling Company, of
Kosciusko county. there is not one acre in
ten planted in wheat which will yield the
seed sown. In other localities farmers are
replanting their acreage in oats for late
harvest.
Reports have been received from eighty
nine out of ninety-two counties and
from 304 townships out of the Lois. OF these
155 townships out of sixty-siX counties re-
port the crop bad. or less than 90 per cent.
OF the normal yield; eighty-One townships
out of fifty-one counties report conditions
fair. or about 20 per cent. of the total
yield; forty-eight out of the same number
of counties report conditions above so per
cent of the average. and but nine town
ships out of five counties report crop con-
ditiOns equal 10 the average Of last year.
Nine townships out of five counties re-
ported no wheat sown.