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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-03-20

vote for it. This will not take as
long as you think, because when a
few candidates have failed Of election
because they would not give this
pledge, others will be found eager to
make the required promist. This is
not political question but one which
concerns both parties alike, and on
which both are divided
The California Citrograph says:
"One of our contemporaries says
the chances for having penny postage
have gone glimmering. Why, man
alive, we have penny postage now and
have had for years. What you mean
is one cent postage, not penny, as a
penny is two cents. If the govern
ment postofhce officials had one lit
tie teeny weeny grain Of common
business sense, they would make
one cent rate on half ounce letters,
instead of two cents on one ounce
letters. But we long ago despaired Of
ever getting any common, horse
sense into the postoffice department.,
The Pensacola Journal in long ed
itorial about the postal deficit and it's
causes says, among other things:
There is no question but that the
postal service should more than pay
for itself, but it will never be done as
long as the government allows the in
discriminate use Of the franking priv
ilege, and pays such exhorbitant rates
to the railroads for carrying the
mails" Here is another place where
we should instruct our representa-
tives that we are tired Of the franking
privilege, and that it must be abolish
ed. Make a suitable allowance to
each congressman and senator for
postage and require him to- pay his
postage at the same rates that are
charged other people.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-03-20
The Torrens Land System.

1t does not seem probable that the
reform in the method Of land trans
fers will even be mentioned at the
coming session of the Florida legisla
ture. So far as we have seen, only one
Of our state papers has SO much as
mentioned the matter. Quite number
of our readers have written to us that
they hoped that we would keep up the
agitation for this reform. We GER
tainly expect to do so. Probably Mr.
Gilbert was correct in his statement
that the reason why more was not
done towards the adoption of the re-
form, was the fact that people are &C
tually Indifferent to the matter for
several reasons which he gave. 1t Is
very selfish feeling which allows any
one to be Indifferent to SO important a
matter because it does not concern
his business at the present time. We
none of us know how soon circum-
stances may change so that matter
which does not interest us at this
time may be of vital Importance in
the near future.
The Torrens system of transfer
ring land titles is so simple and easy
that once understood and adopted the
people would not go back to the old
cumbersome plan under any consider
alton. If you wish to buy land under
the present law it is not safe to invest
until YOU have had an abstract of the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-03-20

water should be filtered, but that is
difficult to do perfectly A dirty fill
ter may be source Of great infection
to the water.
Wherever water from a good deep
arteslan we'll can be had it is probably,
all things considered, the safest for
drinking purposes. Do not presume
that your we'll water is safe because
it looks clear and tastes all right. The
germs Of disease cannot be seen and
are not perceptible to the sense Of
taste. Very clear looking water may
be full Of poisonous matter which is
deadly to health.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-03-20
Farming Not Play Work.

Although farming has become a
profession, yet it still remains true
that there is no way to carry on
farm successfully, without work and
oftentimes hard work. Of course,
there are instances where a man is
carrying on extensive operations,w
it is impossible for the head Of the
business to take hold of the pillow or
other tools and do part of the manual
labor. Yet if any laborer on the place
thinks that the superintendent does
not work ad get tired, it is unfortun-
ate that he cannot change places for
a short time until he is cured of that
fancy.
Still it is also true that majority
of American farmers do take hold of
the necessary work with their own
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-03-20
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Parcels Post.

us any relief on this line. The Post
Master Generals have been notorious
ly conservative, yet for some time
they have recommended the consoli-
dation Of third and fourth class mat
ter at the rate of third, viz: I cent
for each two ounces. This would give
us the advantage Of sending parcels
at one half the present rate. But the
express companies will not hear to
granting us even that much relief. We
wish that space would permit us to
quote some Of the editorials which
the agricultural papers are printing
on the subject.
The last number of the Ohio Far
mer contains one which sets forth
that there has been meeting Of
prominent railroad officials in New
York at the invitation Of the presi-
dent of the Adams Express Company
The object was not made public but is
supposed to be to concert measures
to defeat parcels post legislation.
These officials are believed or IN
many cases known to be stockholders
in the express companies. After dill
ating on this feature Of the situation,
the editor goes on to say that the
contest is between the people and the
carrying companies. That the latter
are active and insistent and are using
their vast money power ad political
influence to keep the people in bond
age. All this is no doubt true, yet it
is also true that when the people do
get their eyes open, something IS sure
to happen. The old Greeks had a
saying that "Whom the gods would
destroy they first make mad" There
is no doubt that the greed of these
corporations, railroads and express
companies, will bring its own punish
ment. If they would meet the people
half way and show disposition to be
fair and reasonable the public would
be satisfied with much less than they
will exact when finally they are arous-
ed and force their servants, the mem
bers Of Congress, to do their bidding
This is as sure to come as the sun IS
to rise in the east tomorrow morning
The only way to hasten it is by or
ganization among the farmers and
voters in the rural districts When
they do become consolidated into a
BODY, united to insist on their rights,
they can obtain anything which it is
in the power of Congress to grant.
Surprising that the farmers were to
say that they would not vote for any
candidate for Congress, who would
not pledge himself to vote at every
opportunity for parcels post, how
long do you suppose it would be be-
fore we would gain Our desire. But at
present the Senate is even harder to
influence in this direction. Y ct even the
Senate can be changed. When nom1na-
ting candidates for the Legislature in
sst that they pledge themselves to
vote for no one for Senator. who is not
in favor Of parcels post law and who
will not pledge himself to work and
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-03-20

ADVERTISING RATES,
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The Washington times., 1907-12-23

and Mrs. Owsley All the meE Of the
bridal party and q number Of the guests
viii wear the full dress uniform OF
their rank The Rev. DR.. Neve, Of the
Episcopal Church. viii oficiate.
Miss BOelnE has many friends II
Washington, where she has been a fre-
ouent visitor Her engagement was
announced last fan a the marriage re-
ceptiOn Of Miss Car-:yn HUFF 10 Murray
Continued on Eleventh Page)
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Miss KATHERINE Clabaugh, Miss Joanna
Schroeder. Miss Henrietta Fitch. Miss
Brodhcad. Miss Louise White, Miss
Marie Won Paumgarten. Miss Stephanie
Trescott, Miss Morse. Miss Margaretta
MorSeE Miss Jane Sands, Miss Sadie
MURRAY. Miss HosIey. Miss Petit, Miss
Marion Wise. Miss Dorothy Mi'iyr. and
Miss Irwin who viii make her debut
next year.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Mrs William Manning Irwin enter
tanned at a beautifully appointed de
butante luncheon today IN honor Of Miss
Carolyn NabucO. daughter Of the
Brazilian Ambassador and Nine Nabuco,
who will be presented 20 society after
the holidays.
The table was appropriately decorated
In Christmas colors with poiusetta and
holly.
Invited 10 meet Miss Nabuco were
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Mrs. William Clagett has sent out in
vitations for the marriage of heI
daughter Gertrude to Paymaster Ed
muDd Walters Bonnaffon on January
II at 4 o'clock. The ceremony will be
performed at 1710 / street and Will only
be witnessed by a small company.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23
Miss vandergrift to Leave.

Miss Alice Vandergrift, who made
her debut December u at q tea given
by her aunt, Mrs. John Johnston, is go
ing to Louisville. Ky, for part Of the
holidays. She expects to reach there
December q. and Will be the guest OF
Miss Dorothy Hussey. who will enter
tain a large house party.
Miss Hussey will be hostess at g
dance for her guests in the Woman's
Club December 30.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23
Boeing-Poole Wedding.

Miss Caroline Boeing, daughter of
Mrs. Frederick Owsley, and LieHt- John
Hudson Poole, Corps of Engineers, L.
S. A. will be married tomorrow at noon
at 'Tiverton." the country home o Dr.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23
Dixons Have Guests.

Senator and Mrs. Dixon have with
them for the Christmas holidays, Mrs
Dixon-s sister. Miss Ruth Worden. who
Sc a student at Wellesley, and her
brother. Lieutenant Worden, from
Portsmouth y. II.
Mrs. WOrden Mrs. Dixon's mother. Of
Montana, is spending the winter with
Senator and Mrs. Dixon.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Lieutenant Commander Howard. L.
s. y, who has been attached 10 the
American embassy in Berlin, IS eX-
pected TO return sOOn Mrs. Howard
and their daughter, Miss Howard. and
niece. Miss Margaret Billings. will come
With him.
Miss Billings will make her debut In
February in her home in New Haven.
Conn.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Mrs. Atwell has sent out invitations
for a tea December 30 at o'clock to
meet Nine. Cruz, wife Of the newly ap-
pointed minister from Chile.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

The Viscount and Viscountess de Mar
tel entertained at dinner last evening
Tor her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Noel Bar
dac. Their. guests were NJ des Portes
de Ia Fosse and Nine. des Portes de Ia
FOsse, Mile. des Portes de IA Fosse,
Lieutenant Commander de Blanpre and
Nine. de Blanpre. Major Fournier. and
ViscOunt de Chambrun.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Mrs. Todd, widow of Prof. Henry
Davis Todd. u. S. N. has left her home
in Annapolis, and come TO Washington
for the winter She has taken an apart
ment In the Bancroft.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23
~ Christmas In Society As
Miss Roosevelt
Returns Home
From New York

Miss Ethel Roosevelt returned to the
White House this afternoon from New
York, where she has been the guest
since Friday of Mrs. Henry Hutton
Landon. whose daughter Is a great
friend OF the Presidents younger
daughter. their families being near
neighbors at Oyster Bay.
Miss Roosevelt went to attend her
first formal dance the first of the met
ropolitan dances, Saturday evening, in
tho small ballroom at Sherry's. These
dances. organized several years ago,
were previously held In the ladies' an
mex of the Metropolitan Club. from
which they derived their name. but for
ithe past two years have been held at
6herry's.
The members of this set include the
young women who will be presented to
society next winter, or the year after.
Miss Roosevelt received much attention
from her young friends, and seemed to
greatly enjoy the visit. The young men
1nvited included those at home from
schools and universities for the Christ
mas holidays.
Mrs. Roosevelt's sister, Miss Carew,
arrived at the White House yesterday
morning to spend the Christmas holi-
days. With Mrs. Roosevelt, she spent
part OF the day driving through the
uptown section of the city and Rock
Creek Park
Mrs. Nicholas LonEworth. the elder
daughter Of the President. who was re-
Gently operated upon for appendi-
citis at the White House. is GONZALES
cent, and was UP and around the house
yesterday morning.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

The Assistant Secretary OF the Treas
Ury and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop will
GO 10 New York today to spend the
Winthrop.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Justice McKenna and Mrs. McKenns
left Washington on Saturday for New
York 10 spend Christmas with their
daughters. Mrs. John Legget Pultz and
Mrs. Pitts Duffield.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Miss Charlotte Daily has returned 10
Washington for the winter, and Is the
guest Of the Misses Dorsey in their
new home. l74S Corcoran street
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell have
taken possession Of their new home. 1893
Connecticut avenue, for the winter They
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

The Misses Griffith have recalled their
invitations for Friday. December q. on
Eccount of the illness Of their mother.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Lieutenant Commander Howard, L. S.
N. who has been attached to the
American embassy in Berlin. Is expected
10 return shortly
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

Frank Sherman Chipman, formerly of
Washington. now OF New York, is
spending the Christmas holidays in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-12-23

have been staying at the Willard seven
weeks. Mr.. Wendell was III, and could
not be moved
The Washington times., 1907-12-23
Dinner-D Tomorrow.

Mrs. Robert Bacon. wife Of the AS
sistant Secretary Of State, will be
hostess at a dinner-dance New Year
Eve. for which about sixty invitations
have been sent out
The Washington times., 1907-12-23
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Mr and Mrs Gardner Crane. All Grant and
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NEXT WEEK-CARRIE DE MAR,
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The Washington times., 1907-12-23

The Minister from Belgium and the
Baroness Moncheur were hosts It an
informal dinner last evening. A nOng
the guests were the Italian Ambassa-
dor and the Baroness Mayor des
Planches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-12

pHELAN'S T STORE AZ EAST MAIN ST. TELEPHONE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-12
CITY NEWS.

The present boy gets for "U. s. & Go ticket" is good advertising; he is so pleased he talks 'U. $. & Co" to all his playmates.
 Grand street is the street, 50 is the number, Spearos is the place. Suits and overcoats, cash or credit. Where? At Spearo's, 50 Grand street.
 How often you hear the remark. My watch has gained' or My watch has lost" Now it may need regulating only, or very likely needs cleaning. Many good watch is per manently injured for lack of over- hauling. Is it worth while to be able to depend on yours? If so bring it to Upson's, 6S Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-12
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Boys club.
 Carpenters union.
 Company G, c. N. c.
 Master Builders association.
 Hendricken council, K. of c.
 Comstock lodge, No 13, K. of P.
 c. w. A., art work, dressmaking.
 Court Wolfe Tone, No 2S, F. of A
 Friendly league. commercial course in English branches, 7:3O D. m.; school of housekeeping, public school cooking, 9:45 a. m., 1:30 D, m.; second course cookery for league members, 7:30 D. m.; domestic arts, sewing 7:30 D. m, dressmakine 7:30 D. Ill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-12
THANKSGIVING

will be here in a couple or weeks and really it doesn't seem six months since we were called on to oHer thanks for all the favors received py us during the year Well, this year will be no exception with us. Our patrons have used us fine and we have done our very best to please each and every one who has made purchase at our store, therefore when the time comes we can and readily will offer and return thanks. But it's conundrum to us how under the canopy of heaven the wa terbury politicians can offer any thanksgiving, for it's renowned fact that the side who comes out VIC torious are very seldom thankful; they may act so, but they are poll tiicans just the same. Of course they will feel very thankful if they can crawl out of fulfilling most or their promises; and there IS no lts about it, they will, and then make their excuses afterward. But the political party who didn't even get a Hook in" at all on election, we wonder how they intend offering their thanks; we think they would feel very thankful if they never got the nomination. But the writer of this ad is not a politician, and, thank heavens. he is not a newspa- per man, either, for whatever you read in this space you can rely on it's being true. For instance, when we say we've got the very best quail ity of tea and coffee for the price you pay, it's so, and a trial will convince you, at
 NAEV ANIsC EE% CTHDE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-12
More People
 got Acquainted
 with 'the real'' 

last Saturday, with Dodge's way of doing business. with the rush and roar of DOdge's store than ever before tin regular sellingJ The days receipts beat all common days. and all snow days. Only 3 Easter Saturdays and 3 days before Christmas exceeded it in the IS years. How is that for Dodge and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
The COMMERCIAL CLUB
Holds an Interesting Meeting and
Discusses the Question OF Mu-
nicipaI Building for Mineral
Point.
MEMBERSHIP INCREASES
An Organization Representative
OF the Business Life Of the City.
SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED.

The Commercial club held meet
ing on Monday evening. many of the
members being present. President E.
C.. Fielder presided and the minutes
were taken down Nv t}e secretary w
D. Brown.
The club is WORKING for the ad-
vancement of Mineral Point. bv in
auguratino movements which will tend
tn that end
The clubs reouest 10 the officials
Of the c.. NJ. K St. p. and the M. p. &
n. railway cOmDanies that q Hagman
be stationed at the crossing Just north
of the depot has already been com
piled with. and the travel over said
crossing is now safer on account Of
the clubs action. The matter was
talked over at the meeting on Monday
evening, and desire expressed that
still greater safety be provided for
those coming into the city from the
east, by the construction Of d street in
front of the Mineral Point hotel.
The question Of d municipal build
ing for Mineral Point was brought
~, al, Ia 4 n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18

The Best 0f Everything
in the line of meats at the meat mar
ket of EnzenrOth & Jacka.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
VISIT OF BISHOP WEBB
A Glass Confirmed and the New
Organ Dedicated.

Rt Rev. W. w. Webb, bishop of
the diocese of Milwaukee. visited
Trinity parish, this city, on last
Thursday, and in the evening officiateG
in Trinity church, being assisted by
the Rector, Dean Chase, and Rev. II.
Bossier. of GAINESVILLE, and Rev. h.
T. Keicher of Whitewater.
The bishop administered the apos-
tolic rite of confirmation, and also
dedicated the new organ a memorial
of Mrs. Laura A. Cobb, which he ac-
cepted for the Church, with appropri-
ate words of thanks to the generous
donor, John P. Cobb. The bishops
sermon was an earnest one, easily
understood, and was most favOrably
received by the large congregation.
The hymns and chants were well rem
dered by the boy choir, as was also
the offertory by Mrs. Or. Roy of
Shullsburg.
Prof. Williamson, organist of St.
PauPs Church. Milwaukee, was pres
ent by invitation, and kindly gave his
services for the occasion. A the close
of the services he gave an organ reci-
tai of sacred music, which, while at
testing to his skill as musician, also
demonstrated the capacity of the new
organ
The offering, which was for mis-
sions, was Il large one.
A reception was held at the rectory,
where members of the parish and
friends gathered to meet and greet the
Bishop and clergy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
Found Dead at Grati0t.

Warren SentineI-Leader: Chris
Bosch, well-tO-d 0 farmer, was found
dead in pool of water in the village
of Gratiot last Friday morning. The
exact causes which contributed to his
death are unknown, the coroner's jury
returning a verdict of accidental
drowning. Mr.. Bosch was about so
years of age. He leaves wife and
seven children, residing near Gratiot,
to mourn his untimely departure.
Funeral services were held at the
Catholic church in Gratiot, Monday
at 10 a. m.; Rev. Father Croke ofticiat-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
Mrs. E. 7. Dunn.

A telegram was received here on
Wednesday by w. h. Dunn from
Albuquerque. New Mexico, bearing
the sad news of the death of Mrs. E.
T. Dunn. She had been in failing
health for many months. The funeral
will take place tomorrow, Friday
with burial in Albuquerque. The de-
ceased leaves to mourn their loss, her
husband and one daughter, and other
relatives and many friends in this city
and vicinity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

Morton County
Where the land is free from sunps
loan, nr6erlaid with
quality Where close to the
county Where the farmers all
land. Where
thereby from S00 to $3.50 in commissions
for the round
tickets Mandan and notify
M two n
j. r. LOSSON, 232 Endicott Bid, ST. Paul, Mimi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
CITY Officials.

At the meeting of the Common
Council on Tuesday night, Joseph
Engels was elected president of the
council. The following officers were
appointed and confirmed: John Knight
and John Cham.ey, members of the
board of education: Ernest Wiesen,
street commissioner; Reuben Libby,
weed commissioners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
Sheet of Lead and lack.

At the Victoria, on the farm of Mrs.
Francis Little, on Wednesday after
noon, the miners passed through
the glass rock and found sheet
of rich lead and jack, at a depth
of about seventy feet from the surface.
The lead in the upper opening con-
tinues in good paying quantities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
LACE CURTAINS:

This same week we offer surplus stock of
500 pairs of lace curtains at about half their present
value For want of newspaper space must omit
onono prices: nevertheless if you are in need of
tains YOU should not overlook the curtain bargains
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
HuOh SNeuCer.

The funeral Of Hugh Spencer took
place from his home in Cobb on last
Sunday. 1t was under the auspices of
the Montfort Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
and there were over seventy five
Mascns present. He was an upright
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-04-18
Visited the Waupaca Home.

John G. Martin returned on Satur-
day evening from visit to the sol
diers home at Waupaca with other
members of the committee. He wishes
to say that the committee found mat
ters at the Home in a satisfactory
condition