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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
FIRST STATE TO START COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS.
Movement for Improvement Of Rural
School System by Which Special
Needs Of Farming communi.
ties VIII Be Served.


Every state in the union has It's ag.
ricultural college whore the student of
agriculture may ht himself for scien-
tiiic farming, but little has been done
in providing elemental studies in agri.
culture for rural schools. The subject
has been discussed much OF recent
years, and there Is no doubt that I'm the
near future provision will be made In
most rural districts for instruction I'm
agricultural topics along practical lines
which will specially interest and pre-.
pare the boys and girls for the bust.
ness of farming.
Wisconsin is the first state 20 crys.
tallize this thought of elementary az.
rlcultural instruction by the establish.
ment of the first county schools Of ag.
riculture and domestic economy In
America. The legislature as far back
as 1900 appointed Hon. ID. J.. Harvey,
then acting as state superintendent OF
public instruction. commissioner to
investigate the conditions OF the rural
school systems of other states aud for.
eign countries and to report to- The leg.
isiature of 1891 the needs of The rural
schools of Wisconsin. Upon the rec.
ommendation ot the commissioner. two
of these schools were authorized by
the legislature of 1901, and that of
Marathon county was the first to open.
ON oct 6, 1902 The citizens of Mara.
than county have heretofore been
largely engaged in the lumber indus
try, but they are now turning their at
tcntion mainly TO agriculture.
The courses taught in the schools
are as follows First year for boys
The SOIL manual training. carpentry
English, business arithmetic, fertil
izcrs, library reading. plant life veg
etables, flower and fruit gardening
poultry. Second year for boys-Plant
life, manual training, blacksmith'ng
United States history, economies. Ii
brary reading, animal husbandry, rura
architecture, civil government, vegeta
ble. flower and fruit gardening, ant
economies of agriculture. First yeal
for girls-Cookng, sewing. domestic
hygiene, English, business arithmetic
home economy, library reading. veg
etable. flower and fruit gardening
Second year for girln-Cooking sew
ing, laundry, United States history, Ii
brary reading, chemistry of foods, civi
government, millinery, home nursing
poultry, vegetable, flower and fruit gar
dening.
To any student outside of the regu
lar courses, who may have the time.
brief course in the theory of farm
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
TOGAFOR STEPHENSON

OF rugged health and able TO meet
all sorts Of hardship. young stephen.
son az Is was siNfooter and over
He could handle cant-hook, peavey
and pike pole with any experienced
logging boss on the Menomince or Is.
canada rivers. and that was some.
thing When 81 years old Stephenson
was bossing logging crews. In sum.
mer he sailed the lakes and carried
board, lath and shingles to Chicago
in schooners and luggers. In the sum.
mer of 1853 he had controlling In.
ieres, in the Schooner Cleopatra.
which was lost that year in a fearful
gale a mile or so of of Chicago. In
1SiS he accompanied Jefferson Sin
clair and Daniel Wells to the first pub.
lie sale Of land In the northern penin-
sula and assisted I'm purchasing large
tracts for a nominal cost. Later these
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
FOR SICK SOLDIERS.

board decided that Hot Springs was
the mos, healthful and pleasant and
that the hospital shoald be built there.
The idea Of utilizing the waters from
'he springs for the old soldiers was
first evolved by Capt II. Il. Palmer
board of managers for the soldiers
homes. II took Captain Palmer sew
eral years to convince congress that
the necessary appropriations should
be made. However. this was finally
accomplished and three years ago ac-
tual construction work began The
board of managers had general charge
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
PEACEFUL AFRICANS.

and handsome race, erd very brave,
but, contrary to the almost universal
practice of the Africans in regions
where white rule has not been estab-
lished, they never carry arms. On the
contrary, the implement oftenest seen
in their hands is a hoe.
Nevertheless, they appear to have
descended from warlike ancestors, and
were probably driven southwark from
their original mountain home by some
conquering chief "reminiscences of
this past may be seen in their semi
military architecture, which does not
resemble that of any of the neighbor-
ing peoples. At little distance one
of their villages looks like a fortified
city.
The Moundan village, OF which Lere
is an excellent type, is inclosed by a
series of round towers connected by
walls from two or three metres in
height. Inside, parallel to the inclos
ing walls, is a circle of cupolas. each
one pierced with a single hole. These
are the granarles, the most important
buildings of the town. They are erect
ed on piles supported on great stones,
which places them beyond the reach
of termites and rodents. as well as OF
dampness. and the only entrance is
through the hole IN the yaulted roof.
Between the outer wall and the gran.
aries are the homes of the people,
while the residence of the chief faces
the entrance.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
Main Building Of Marathon County
School Of Agriculture.


School Of Agriculture.
not come to scc-a practical illustra-
uon Of what the school Is teaching.
To do this the faculty has held In all,
during the last three years, SO meet.
mgs in town halls. schoolhouses and
village halls throughout the county.
During 1906 % were held in all cases
were attended mostly by the farming
people and their families.
Oac thousand five hundred pounds
OF literature of the United States de.
partment OF agriculture and the differ.
ent state experiment stations were dis
tribuied TO the farmers Of Marathon
county during the last year by the pro
fessors. II would seem that this work
done gratutiously by the faculty Is
some of the most important done by
the school. Il puts the patrons of the
school in close touch with the mem
bers Of the faculty and gives the teach
ers an opportunity to understand the
actual conditions that surround the
farm home and also affords them
means of giving practical instruction
to the adult farmers of the county.
1t is only a question of time when
the schools OF agriculture and domes-
tic economy will be the leading insti.
tutions of every state in the union.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14

of the work, and f. p. Rooney super
vising architect, was in actual charge
of building operations.
1t is the belief of Captain Palmer
that within three months the demand
for rooms will be so great that the ca
pacity of the wards will be increased
to the limit. Only durable cases are
taken, and If the patient does not
show. within a reasonable time. that
he is being benefited. he is sent back
home and new patient admitted in
his place. Battle Mountain" is a sol
diers' sanitarium, not a soldiers home.
And any G. A. r. man in the country
who is sick and needs attention will
be more than welcome at the sani-
tarium.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14

wisconsin Man Who viii Fill IN
expired Term Of Senator Spooner.)
lands produced millions in money for
their owners.
In 1858, when only % years Of age.
he bought a quarter interest in the
mill owner by the n. l.. Ludington
company, a corporation still in exist
ence. This was the basis of his
great fortune, for within ten years
he had made over half a million dol
lars. and was in sight of several mil
lions more.
Mr.. Stephenson is the largest stock
holder in the Stephenson National
bank of Marinette. He owns several
large farms, among them being one
near Marinette another seven miles
north and up river, and a third of 900
acres near Kenosha. Mr Stephenson
with others own the big paper mills
bordering the river at Marinette. The
Marinette Croesus also has extensive
possessions in the far west and in the
Canadian country. He owns a steam
barge and several smaller boats and
also a trim steam yacht, the Bonita
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14

sive. That plants yielding large guam.
titles of alcohol producing starches
may be introduced generally in the
United States and grown inexpensive
ly is being shown by careful expert
ment on the part OF that department.
That each farmer may be taught TO
raise a small patch of the special alco-
hol producers and from that make
alcohol for his own use, not only as an
illuminant, but for heating, cooking
and the running of machinery, is the
ideal condition which the farsighted
ones believe they see in the future.
The idea OF Secretary Wilson and
the department of agriculture is not to
develop an industry that will be profit
able to a few manufacturers, but to
show now each individual farmer with
a little still OF his own, may utilize his
waste products and on rainy days
when other work is delayed keep the
hired nan or the boys busy at home In
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
Just lmaulna.

Miss Elder-Well, | maintain that
woman can do anything that men can.
Mr. Gazzam-Oh, no. The auc-
tioneer's business is one a woman can.
not go into.
Miss Elder-Nonsense. Shed make
every bit as good an auctioneer as a
man.
Mr.. Gazzam-Just imagine an un-
married woman getting mp before q
crowd and exclaiming. Now, gentle
men, all want Is an offer!"
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14

French Congo about is months ago
for the purpose Of determining some
unsettled boundary questions. South
of Lake Chad Commandant Moll dis
covered a peaceful race of agricultur.
lists and shepherds, intelligent and
hospital, ripe for civilization, living
in pastoral simplicity. Everything
about the Moundans is picturesque
and interesting. They are a vigorous
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
DENATURED ARTICLE OPENS UP
NEW ERA OF POSSIBILITIES.
Department Of Agriculture, Under
Whose Supervision the Develop.
ment Is Being Made, San
euine OF Success.

Secretary Wilson of the agricultural
department sees a great future for de-
natured alcohol, believing that in the
new product there are unlimited posi-
bilities. He confidently expects that
It will largely supplant gasolene as a
power generator and that 1t will be.
come generally used in communities
where other fuel is scarce or expen.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14

possess. But, unfortunately, It is a
rare quality; and yet the following
story will show that there is at least
one police constable in Saltash, Corn.
wall, who possesses the power to an
extraordinary degree.
This policeman was walking beside
tho railway one Saturday afternoon in
December. no doubt little thinking
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-14
The Moundans Carry Farming Tools
Instead of Warlike Weapons.

New York.-That the native Afri-
can is not always and invariably
poor, half-naked brtfte has been prov
ed by the reports and photographs
brought back to France by the MOL
Mission" an expedition sent to the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
NEGOT|AT|0Ns
FOR B. & N. ARE
At IN END

Negotiations for the purchase by out
side interests of the New York New Ha-
ven and Hartford's holdings of Boston
and Maine stock are at an end. The stock
Will not be sold.
This information comes from the inter-
estS which were in charge Of the negotia-
tions on the buying end.
The price per share offered for the
stock was so high that IL was believed
President Melen OF the New Haven could
not refuse IL. Mr. Mellen submitted the
proposition to the directors OF his road at
their meeting in New York Saturday. Az
ter some discussion the offer was re-
jected then and there.
Edward II. Hartman was the domi-
nant figure in the group that sought con-
troll OF the Boston and Maine. With his
associates he represented one certain
railroad property that has not been men,
toned with any special prominence in
the newspapers in connection with this
project
Though President Shaughnessy and
other Canadian Pacific officials made
evasive statements last week when ques-
toned on the subject. that road has not
been the seeker after the New Haven =
holdings. One explanation OF the Cana
dian Paciflc's refusal TO affirm or deny,
Is declared to lie in the fact that Presi-
dent Shaughnessy foresaw the possibility
OF definite advantages accruing TO his
road should the deal as planned go
through.
Though the interests bidding for the
control of the Boston and Maine were
American. they had Canadian affiliations
Of considerable value.
It is believed that Mr.. Mellen will con-
tinue his policy OF passiveness with ref
erence TO the merger. The incoming leg
islature will doubtless dispose OF the
question before adjourning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
DISCUSS union TRUST Co.
REORGANIZATION PLANS.

the course OF It's Investigation OF the
merits OF the plans. will make a detailed
examination OF the assets OF the Union
Trust. The two plans. which are also
withheld. follow along the general lines
the receivers laid down in the court
DEPOSITORS' COMMITTEE.
The members OF the committee OF de-
poSitors gathered for organization at
O'Clock I'm the office OF Edward d. Pearce.
at 81 Dyer street. The members present
were: Edward u. Pearce: Robert w. Taft.
b. J. Horton. Governor James ii. Hig-
gins. George c. Phillips. Albert Babcock.
f. j. San Souci. Arnold b. Chace. Jr.,
Frank n. Phillips, John n. Ghdding,
Mariana Vervena. Charles T.. Darling.
James ". Tower, Leopold Dfmpnd,
Nathan w. Lhtleheld.
Edward ID. Pearce was elected chair>
man and ~. w. Lttlefield secretary.
Following this there was general dis.
cussion of tho affairs Of the bank for an
hour and half.
At the conclusion OF tho meeting the
receivers OF the Union Trust company
were informed that the committee had
met.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

Yesterday afternoon two committees
met which will have large influence in
the proposed reorganization of the Union
Trust company.
The committee appointed by the receiv-
ers met 10 organize and consider two
plans for the reorganization of the bank.
presented by the receivers. and the COM
mlttee of depositors. elected last Friday,
met for the first time. organized and in
formed the receivers that Il had done so.
The advisory committee appointed by
the receivers OF the Union Trust COM
pany to aid in formulating a plan for re-
organization met at 2:SO. In the offices
OF Edwards and Angel, on the top floor
OF the Union Trust company building.
This committee is composed as follows:
Robert III. ]. Goddard. Arthur l.. Kel-
ley. Henry +. Lippitt. Herbert J. Wells.
Cyrus r. Brown. Henry ID. Sharpe, Joseph
Davol. TT. Rec. Matthew HarlSins.
Rev. Thomas +. Doran, William A. Cope
land. Harry Cutler. James Hanley, Lean
der r. Peck, Webster knight.
The committee organized by electing
william a. Copeland chairman and Henry
ID Sharpe secretary.
A discussion OF the affairs OF the sus-
pended institution then followed. The re-
ceIvers presented two plans TO the COM
mittce. both similar In general. but DIFF
fcring In some details. subcommittee
OF three. tho membership of which s
withheld. was then appointed 10 consider
the plans thoroughly. Tbis committed = =
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17

The fact that sentences imposed by the
district court judges on offenders fire.
quently do not go into effect I'm accord
ance with the judges idea OF justice YVES
again emphasized in the district court
this morning when Giuseppe Carglio
came up for trial on the charge OF as
saulting Martin Kelly with a dangerous
weapon.
The charge against Cariglio was that.
last Thursday afternoon while employees
OF the street railway company were i'm
line in front of pay car on Point street.
he dragged man named Reddy out OF
the line in order to take his place. that
Reddy resented the act and that Cariglio
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
CAPTAIN
SENT To JAIL
FOR CONTEMPT

New York. Dec. 17.-Justice Burr sem
tenced Acting Police Capt. Kuhne today
to serve 30 days imprisonment in Kings
county jail and pay fine Of $3.50 for con-
tempt o court in falling to obey a writ
restraining him from taking Bertillon
measurements OF Frank Jenkins. recently
indicted on charges of forgery and larceny
in connection with the suspension Of the
jenkins Trust company. This IL another
step In the effort OF the Jenkins brothers
20 have their Bertillon records destroyed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
NJ 'MAhUs BOYS
BEAR MOTHERS
BODY TO GRAVE

New York. Dec. 17.--On the shoulders
of six of her seven sons, the coffin con-
tanning the body of Mrs. Maria
McManus, mother OF Senator Thomas j.
McMsnus, was borne yesterday from the
parlor Of her late home. at No. i52 West
Forty ninth street. while thousands Of
friends and followers OF the leader Of the
district crowded the streets, TO such an
extent that policemen were sent out to
regulate traffic and maintain order.
Rarely has the west side seen a fu-
neral Of such proportions.
There were no services at the house.
and after the body had been viewed by
the friends Of the family the coffin was
carried out by the six sons, Senator Me
Manus. John. Owen. William James and
Charles The seventh son. Edward was
unable TO undertake the burden because
he has been in falling health for several
months.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
THAT BOARD
Of TRADE
LEASE
Mayor Explains How He Would
Fully Protect the City's Inter-
ests.

Mayor Patrick ]. Mccarthy explained
ing at Market square and North Main
street to the Providence board Of trade as
follows
''The board OF trade have lease for a
term OF ten years that will soon expire.
The board desires to improve it's quarters
by adding modern conveniences which
necessitates costly alterations in the in
terror.
'The exterior repairs includes a new
roof painting. etc. and the addition of a
new stairway on the East end. All OF
which IL is estimated will cost about 500
0oo The board can raise tile money by is
sue OF bonds il 1t can be assured OF a
lease for % years.
THE mayor does not favor a lease for
so long a term, because the site OF the
old building may be required for public
or public utility uses within 20 years, and
therefore insists upon a reservation in the
lease whereby the city may terminate the
lease at any time, and that the damages
shall not exceed the actual cost of inn
provements pro rata for the unexpired
portion OF the term OF the lease. Also that
the actual cost of improvements shall be
certified I'm detail TO the city treasurer.
and for the purposes OF termination dur
ing the term shall not exceed $4,000 for
the whole term.
"The mayor believes that the estimate
OF $4,000 is too high. The city should be
consulted and satisfied as to plans and
specification and prices.
There is sentiment I'm favor of pre-
serving the old building as an historic
relic of revolutionary times, etc. The
mayor expects such sentiment but the To-
cation OF the building is such that public
necessity may demand its removal 90
some place out of the way of the needs
Of busy generations who require public
highways. There was a strong sentiment
in favor OF preserving the cove basin.
where the Union station now stand. We
are well pleased that sentiment was not
allowed to stand in the way of the open
space we now enjoy there.
''The form OF lease now I'm preparation
will be submitted to the city council for
final action as to terms and conditions.
''The board OF trade is an important
factor in our Industrial life and therefore
is entitled to favorable consideration as
a tenant of the city. with equitable terms
for both"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-17
GRAND JURY
FINDS JUST 78
"TRUE BILLS"
Sarah Heagney Indicted for Murder of Her Child.
No Bill Against Frank johnson, Accused of Push
ing Woman From Window-Some Plead and Are
Sentenced.

the other four indictments. Attorney Gen.
eral Grenough said Petit. whose name
does not conflict with his stature, was a
very bad boy and asked that he be sent TO
the reform school. Petit was sent 20 the
reform school during his minority.
Currier. to the indictments found
against him, pleaded guilty. Villandry
and Baker TO the last four indictments
also pleaded guilty. They all broke into
shops by tearing off screens from rear
windows. and one OF the lads had loaded
revolver and tried to use IL. Stolen prop
erty was found on the lads. Baker and
Nillandry had done time before. Currier
was sentenced TO IL months In state
prison and like sentences were imposed
on Baker and Villandry.
John Miles, indicted for maintaining a
nuisance. pleaded not guilty. Ball 5000.
A CENTRAL FALLS CASE.
Ernest Leclerc. indicted for breaking
and entering shops at Central Falls in
the night time. and larceny, pleaded
guilty. stole shirts, necktes. vests,
underwear and jewelry valued at $50
Leclerc was sent to jail for six months
Albert f. Stott. indicted for carnal
knowledge of a girl under age OF consent,
pleaded not guilty. Bail $500.
There were five indictments found
against Thomas r. Sullivan for similar Of
dicted and 10 each of the five Sullivan
pleaded not guilty and was required to
give bail In the sum OF $1,000 under each.
Charles Taylor. indicted for falsely rep
resenting himself To be an agent. pleaded
guilty. He got five pounds of coffee on the
order for Lee Brothers for whom he had
formerly worked. A sentence OF six
months IN jsil was imposed.
John E Goodfellow and William j.
Cardu0r ipdictad for hraa Il inc md epter-
ing shops in night time and larceny.
pleaded guilty. They broke into the bar
ber shop of Edward A. Gauthier and
stole shears. clippers and two Boston bull
terriers. They were sentenced TO six
months in jail.
Harriet w. Langdop. indicted for en-
bezzlement. pleaded not guolty. Bail in the
sum of $500. 4. ID. Bassett is counsel for
this prisoner.
William Dore. indicted for carnal knowl-
edge OF a girl under age of consent,
pleaded not guilty. Bail 5000
There were two indictments found
against Henry Peetsch and Alvin Wilson
for breaking and entering shops In the
night time and larceny, pleaded nolo con-
tendere and sentence was deferred. They
come from out of the state and are at
present in Jail for slight offenses.
Luigi De Lucca, indicted for assault
guilty Bail $1,000.
Harold r. Casey. indicted for breaking
and entering a dwelling In day time and
larceny, pleaded not guilty Bail $500.
PUT ON PROBATION.
Antonio Forti, indicted for assault with
a dangerous weapon. pleaded nolo con-
tendere. The trouble arose in bar room
and Forti mixed in and threw beer
glass, which struck and cut a man. Forti
had a good previous record. has several
children and as his act was done hastily.
in view of his reputation. he was placed
on probation.
Joseph Guernet indicted for entering a
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