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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
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S14,600, 600; Canadian gold. $500. 900;
Alaskan copper, sS.SOO.OOO; fresh
salmon, S760,000; seal and other fur
skins, $500, 900. and miscellaneous fish
and fish products, $780, 900, were
the largest factors. Our purchases of
fish and fish products from Alaska last
year totaled 100000 900, or five times
as much as imports of this class from
Norway. OF salmon alone we bought
from Alaska 200. 100000 pounds in
1914 or an average of 2 pounds per
capita.
Trade with Alaska has doubled in
ten years. Our shipments of mer-
cnandlse to Alaska increased from
$dl l,448,423 in 1904 to $21,61O.S6O In
$10,647,592 to s25,s15,SS2. Receipts
OF foreign gold from Alaska fell in
value from $9,950,520 in 1904 to
$S,452.1s2 in 1914, while those of do
nssstic gold rose from $9,09O,957 to
Of $77,200,O00 paid by this country to
Russia in 1867 for the territory in
question.
The value OF imports into Alaska
from foreign countries last year was
$662.994. of which $396.9OO worth en-
Lerea from Canada, $246,419 from
| Russia In Asia and $19,675 from AUS
tralia and Tasmania. Domestic exports
| from Alaska to foreign countries to-
tailed in 1914 $1,005,311, of which
| $S16,6lO went to Canada and $2S,701
to Russia in Asia.
The foregoing facts regarding our
trade with Alaska are from the Monthly
Summary of Foreign Commerce. which
contains detailed record of the move
ments of iron and steel, tin, lumber.
breadstuffs, cotton goods, wool cloth
ing, gold, other minerals, canned
salmon. furs and all other articles
making up the trade in both direc-
tions. Special agent series No. 81
contains brief account of the general
| commerce and industries of Alaska
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING

Office of the Board of Commissioners of
Public Grounds &c Buildings, Com
monwealth OF Pennsylvania, Harris
burg, Pa.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv-
ed until two CD o'clock p NJ, of Tues
day, August 10, 1915, for furnishing all
labor and material necessary for the
completion of new fire-proof main
building (the first floor and basement
having been contructed under a former
contract). on the State Arsenal Grounds
at Eighteenth and Herr Streets Har-
rlsburg. Pa, as called for in revised
specifications and drawings prepared by
the Board of Commissioners of Public
Grounds and Buildings.
instruction to bidders. specifications
and drawings may be secured by ap-
plying to the Superintendent of Public
Grounds & Buildings. Capitol Building,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Proposals shall be in sealed envelope
marked Proposals for State Arsenal
Building, addressed,
SAMUEL b. RAMBO,
superintendent of Public Grounds &
Buildings,
Capitol Building,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

FOR SALE - Late model Cadillac, 40
HIP. commercial car; newly overhaul
ed and painted will demonstrate; must
be seen to be appreciated. Apply Uni
versal Motor Car Co.. 1926 Wood ave-
nue..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
IN THE TROJAN WARS, TOO

The Car was recently compliment
ing a soldier, and asked him If he
would rather have 100 rubles or the
Iron Cross.
Would your Majesty deign to tell
me the value of the CROSSE" inquired
the private.
'"'Oh, it is not worth much intrinsi-
cally. perhaps two rubles."
Then, your Majesty, I will take the
cross and ninety eight rubles."
This is an interesting episode. and
the most interesting thing about it Is
that 1t also happened during the
franco Prussian War. the Crimean
War, the Seven Years War. and the
Marlborough campaigns. = Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
WANTED
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ANY intelligent person can earn good
incG me corresponding for newspapers:
experience unnecessary. Send for par
ticulars Press Syndicate. TeS. Lock.
port. N. Y.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

NOTICE is hereby given that the
Board of Directors of the Merchants
Ice, Company, of Harrisburg. Pa, has
holders. to be held at the general office
of the. said company at the plant, cor
ner of Cameron and Berryhill Streets,
Harrisburg, Pa, on the fourth day of
October, nineteen hundred and fifteen,
at 2:3o o'clock p. NJ. to take action on
approval or disapproval of the proposed
increase Of the indebtedness of this
r. W. WOODS, Secretary.
Harrisburg, Pa, July 81. 1915.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
FRUGAL

The Impresario "Certainlv.
madam, I can supply you with a. sec
ond prima donna to sing your chill
dren to sleep. But you sing so per-
fectly yourself"
The. Prima Donna Assoluta-"But
my singing is worth $1,000 a night
and I couldn't think of squandering
that amount on the children. ."-Hous-
ton Chronicle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
STORAGE

FIREPRooF STORAGE Private
month and up. We invite Inspection.
Low insurance. 437-445 South Second
street. Harrisburg Storage Company.
STORAGE = 41s Broad street. for
household goods and merchandise Pri-
vate rooms, 81 to So. Wagons, T6 cents
per month: Apply d. Cooper Co.. ali
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
UNFURNIsHED ROOMS

BUILT especially for light house,
keeping, single or with kitchenettes,
furnished free. laundry, phone. and
bathroom privileges. Private lockers
for surplus furniture. Inquire office,
429 Broad street, or Janitress. same
building. Daily inspection invited
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
PERSONAL

UNSIGNED LETTER from Steelton.
who wrote concerning making Cork
Taxidermist, 331 West Fourth street,
Williamsport, Pa.
LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA - II you or
a successful treatment. address Suite
4O2-92 Broadway. Detroit. Mich
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
DIED

KIINK = On Friday night. July 80.
1915, Mr. Charles E. Klink, in his
Funeral on Tuesday. at 1880 A. M.
from the residence of r. ID. sweeney,
Lemoyne, Pa. The relatives and FRIENDS
notice. Burial private.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

FOR SALE - Splendid Hotel Prom
erty and prosperous business. Lebanon
Pa. Chance seldom offered Unusual
opportunity TO right person. Box No
asa Lebanon, Pa
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
CARD OF THANKS

MR.. AND MRS. ALFRED JAMISoN.
of 2206 South Third street, Steelton
Heights desire to thank their frieIfos
and neishbors for the kindness and
sympathy extended during the illness
and death of their son, Ralph e. Jami-
son.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
FOR KENT

FOR RENT Second floor room.
S,700 square feet. for light manufactur-
Ing purposes New building. Call at
premises. Twelfth and Herr streetA
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
statesmen WANTED

SALESMAN - Vacancy August Is.
Want live. aggressive traveller; high
class speciality; work general trade;
$500 advanced weekly against COM
mission. Established 16 years Ameri-
can Standard Jewelry Co, S46 Wood
ward, Detroit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE = Scratch Pads - new
supply-60 for 25c while they last Ap-
ply Job Printing Department. The Tslo.
graph Printing Company
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT - Second
floor at the Waldorf. facing Capitol;
wood floors. electric light and city
steam. Inquire 400 North street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

ABBOTT DETROIT seven-passenger
1913; AL condition.; will sacrice to
quick buyer. Gentzler, keystone Motor
Car Co.. 1918 Market street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

THE Harrisburg Polytechnic Dispen-
sary VIII be open daily, except Sunday.
at 2. M, at its new location, front and
the worthy poor.
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FINANCIAL

$1,000 AT 8 Per Cent.-First-class
security will be given upon vaIuabIe
real estate Address A. 1922, care Of
Telegraph
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE - My wife. Bertha 1. Ney.
having left my bed and board without
just cause. ! hereby notify all persons
not to harbor nor trust her on nv ac-
count, as l will not pay any debts con-
tracted by her. (Signed) r. L. NEY.
CLERKS NOTICE NO. 1850 IN
BANKRUPTCY - In the District Court
of the United States for the Middle Dis
trict of Pennsylvania. Matthias II. Baker.
of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penn
sylvania, a bankrupt under the Act Of
Congress of July l, 1898, having ap-
piled for full discharge from all debts
Act notice is hereby given to ali
known creditors and other persons in
interest, to appear before the said
court at Scranton. in said District, on
the 23d day of August 1915, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon. to show cause,
IL any they have. why the prayer Of
the said petitioner should not be
GEORGE C. SCHEUER. Clerk.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

TWO North street properties for sale
at attractive prices; S rooms; bath; gas
furnace; porches. One a corner. Nos
1900 and 1909. Terms can be arranged.
! Bell Realty Co. Bergner Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

MADE $4,000 in five years In the
mail order business. began with SIS.
send for free booklet Tells how. Hsa.
cock, SbS Loekport. y. Z.
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AELp wANTEn.-amie and Fcmai.

SONG POEMS WANTED for publica-
tion. Experience unnecessary. Send
us your verses or melodies to-day or
write for instructive Dooklet-lts free.
Marks G Goldsmith Co.. Dept. 233, Wash
ington, D. c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR RENT
REAL ESTATE For Sale or Exchange

FOR SALE OR TRADE A 2O-H.-P.
International truck in complete order
with new tires. VIII sell cheap or trade
for an automobile. Inquire of Davis
& Quigley at 612 South Hanover street
Carlisle. Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
BUSINESS PERSONALS

WE are headquarters for Trunks
Suit Cases and Bags. Before your va
cation inspect our large stock Have
your repairing done here and save
money. Harrisburg Harness & Supply
Company. Second and Chestnut
FOR falling hair try Gross outnins
Hair Tonic, prepared by Gross, the
Druggist and Apothecary, 1ls Market
street. Harrisburg: Pa; Telephone
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

WANTED Man with ability to
handle men and take charge of ma
chine shop. Must have 50. 900 to SIS 900
to invest in enterprise that will show
large profits. Address L.. 2S16, care of
Telegraph.
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HAULING

r.. A. HARTMAN, Boarding Stable ana
National Transfer Co. Movers AZ
pianos, safes. boilers and general haul
ing. II. w. Lathe. Manager, Fifth and
Woodbine streets. Bell phone No.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

GOVERNMENT POSITIONS are easy
20 get. My free booklet Y-372, tells
how. Write to-day-NOW. Earl Hop
kins, Washington, ID. c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
EXCHANGE

HAVE you flve-passenger touring car
or anything else of value to exchange
ance can remain in property. Address
Box 147, Highspire, Pa
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

NO. 1928 SUSQUEHANNA STREET
must be sold to settle an estate-price
reasonable. What Is it worth TO you?
Also other cheap. property. Bell Realty
Co., Bergner Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

LOST In a jitney, Friday night
II to r. one blue silk sewing bag, con-
tanning yellow chiffon waist scissors
and thimble. Reward for return to
1850 State street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
EARNS

FARMS
9S Acres, near Beaver Station, $1,000.
% Acres, near Piketown, $1,000.
los Acres, Harrisburg, $4,000.
81 AoTss ceres nsar LnglsfftSwn $500
CITY PROPERTY
2O36 Susquehanna St. as. brick.
3f3 S. Sixteenth, 3-s. frame.
517 Seneca, ~ $. frame.
is n. Seventeenth, as. brick.
1900 n. Sixth. 2th-s frame
BRINTON-PACKER CO.,
Second and Walnut SITS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

SUBURBAN property has comforts
that YOU are not enjoying. We offer
several good SUBURBAN properties -
large lots = all improvements - be car
fare. Bell Realty Co.. Bergner Build
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
LOST

LOST Scotch Collie pup, about
three months old. strayed away in front
of store at 315 Broad street. Reward II
returned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

WANTED - Salesman to sell High
Grade Temperance Drinks in small
country towns. Commission contract
with $4,000 weekly drawing account.
Crown Company. 2O7 South Commercial
street, st. Louis. Mo.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
FOR SALE
BARGAINSi
New

=, CLoSING-OU BARGAINS! New
carpets, Furniture Musical Instruments
Llnoleum. Soc; Ingram. 20c-best, 45c;
Sest Brussels, soc. Lining, &c; Sweepers.
u; Rugs, 9x12, So; Fence Posts. 10c.
HlnSst, Front-Cumberland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

For 500 less tran
cost, you can buy one of those modern
homes on Park street. east of Eigh-
teenth street by acting promptly.
Owner leaving city. j. E. Gipple, 1851
Market street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

FREE FUR SIX MUM THIS NV
Special offer to introduce my maga-
zine, Investing for Profit" 1t is worth
$40 a copy to anyone who has been
Citing poorer while the rich richer. 1t
demonstrates the real earning power
of money, and shows how anyone, no
matter how poor, can acquire riches
Investing for Profit is the only progress
sive financial journal published. It
shows how 500 grows to $4,000. Write
now and I'll send 1t six months free
II. l. Barger, 624, % West Jackson
Boulevard. Chicago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31

FOR SALE - WALLPAPER - Many
patterns at half of list price. Paper de-
iVered anywhere free. Hanging rea-
street
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14
n EOBLEY MEADOWS.
WENT, ANYWAY.

The Press foolish enough believe something stay-at
might be develops hand to that
Even the weather favored the there have been few dis
agreeable days
the
called valley annually
dollars value thousand $40
would be
everybody.
that
ahead
according their regardless of the advice the Press gives
They this the that charge nothing
the advice
this giving of free advice
little niche this of that be filled with something,
and going fill with advcea usual without
charge
to early There good
this reaching residents the valley
10 each of them Don't stay ou; late
The cotton bo wide the fat Of side the
milk flowing like deyet not here The autos ready
dishes aside heap rubbish hide indoors
can't abrdecome home dear
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14
Does This Raise Issue
Of Mexican Heading?

lect that | hope 10 gain, if you adop,
my recommendation, is the construc-
ton Of very important link in our
chain of protection works, and one
that will at the same time he an
equally important unit in our plan OF
distribution.
Since my recommendation to Mr.
Randolph in 1907 conditions have
changed. The Colorado has turned
from its old channel into the Bee riv.
er. The {. D. or Saiz Icvcc has been
built. The Volcano Lake lcvce ha5
bee1 constructed and is at present our
only protection against the lower Col
or2do or Bee river.
Important distrihgtion works have
been constructed in the Alamo, whicll
will make it advisable to continue to
Use The Alamo from Hanlon'S to the
CudahY check. as = part of our dis
tributary system. The river lcvees
from Hanlon's to Niger Bend have
been strengthened at great expense,
and il may ON that account be advisable
to spend more money on them and
preserve them as the first line of de
fense. The Inter California railroad
has leen built, and on location fur
ther away from the Alamo than CON
templated in my plans of 1907. The
details of that plan are necessarily
changed by the changed conditions.
| have come to the conclusion that
d concrete structure at the point where
desire to place a controlling gate
will not increase our factor of safety:
that the interest on the increased cost
of concrete over wood will more than
pay all renewals in the wooden struc-
lures, and the use of concrete at this
point may not be justified | may
recommend Il combination of wood
and concrete; the walls and wings to
he concrete, the remainder Of wood.
but | desire to give the matter fur
ther study before final decision.
My present recommendation is for
one treated timber controlling gate
across the Alamo, , miles more or
less ielow the railroad bridge. the ex
act location to be determined by final
survey. This gate to be connected
with the mesa on the north and the
{. d. co. levee on the south by levee
l2-foot top width, and , to ! and >
10 l slopes. The elevation of top Of
gate and levoe will depend upon the
final location, of course, but now
thinks evee s feet in height will be
sufficient
The {. D. Go. ievee, cast of the
point where the proposed cross-coun-
try lovee connects with it, should be
opened 50 as to permit any overflow
TO escape TO the river
The track of the lnter-CaIifornia
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14
Recent Earthquake Does
No Damage to Pacific
dCtOry Built Houses.
PROVES THEIR DURA-
REElTY

\ splcndid example of the wonder
nj durability of Pacific Factory Built
Houses Is shown by the manner in
which they withstood the recent earth
quake Nh Wilson, local manager Of
he Pacific Portable Construction Co,
a1s that, although the houses which
oaiareiee the exhibit were badly shak
~. lher do not show the slightest ef-
aet Of the severe strain. OF the hun
fsels of Pacific Factory Built Houses
tuated. throughout the Valley. not
ere waa damaged This certainly
rrones that this type Of house is the
safest and most durable Il is said
that more Pacific Factory Built
'loases arc located in Imperial Valley
'haa all other types of light houses
combined They arc comfortable. at
ttactlnc and conveniently arranged. \
rev beautiful Bungalow Book Of
charming designs will gladly he given
hv he local companv free of charge
10 anyone asking for same.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14
Low Prices Quoted on Lum.
her and Other Building
Material

NJ raise in prices of lumber and
hmld pg material will he made by The
Pacific Portable CONSTRUCTION Com
pany. 10 Main street II you wan;
20 ave The greatest amount possible
en- sueh material, let them figure on
HoW estimates. BY far the lowest
prices quoted on lumber of all kinds
fouee posts, bridge lumber, sash, doors,
paint, hardware, asbestos roofing,
climbing, fixtures, etc. For instance,
GOOD mcrchantahle rosawcd redwood
ran be purchased there for as low as
80 per thousand, and 2Xl2 Oregon
pine for bridge lumber and Oregon
pine of other dimensions for only $50
rcr thousand. The secret " these as
tom shincly low prices rs due to the
fact that this finn buys material IN
tremendous quantities and sells direct
% consumer, cutting middlemeu's prof.
-. Prices are strictly cash, as any
other terms would entail extra book
lcepinc and unnecessary overhead oX-
nense. Send your estimates in 10 the
Pacific Portable Construction Com
nany today if you want lowest figures
IN the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14
WHY Pay More?

One way fare between Ell Centre
and Holtville, 35c; round trip, 6Oc.
Ride in comfortable motor cars on a
good roadbed
Leave Ell Centre, 1880 a. m., 1900
m,, $40 and 200 p. m.
Leave HoltviIle, 200 and S:15 a.
M. 4:45 and 7:30 p. m.
HOLTON INTERURBAN RAILWAY
COMPANY.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14

troNTINUED FROM PAGE ONEI
presume thal assertion will be made
that under the guisc of protection we
;..e attempting to hide the much-ds.
u ed MeXican heading, l hope by
tls rd.ph letter to prove to the
.ausfat 90 Of our taxpayers thai
e,h,ic he proposed controlling gata
may, If thc necessity arises, he used
to control the inflow Of water from
IN intake IN Mexico, the principal Oh
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14

from the river so that there is no
danger of a channel change reaching
it. If | am right in this assumption,
then without doubt the gate protection
plan will be far safer than the rive
levees, except at a cost of construc-
tion for the levees that would be pro
hibtive to us.
On the Yuma project the river lev
ees are necessary if the land near the
river is to be reclaimed. The same
argument holds good on our side of
the river, but we are only interested
in the lands in Mexico to the extent
of the water rentals which we may
some day obtain. The rental will
never pay interest on the cost of pro-
lection, hence the taxpayers of the
Imperial irrigation district cannot af-
ford to spend their money to protect
lands in 'MeXico, except when such
lands may be incidentally protected
in working out safe plan for the
Imperial Valley.
Reasons for Immediate Action.
The construction of this gate has
been too long delayed 1t should have
been built years ago. Had it been
built instead of the river levees i
would have saved many thousands of
dollars. 1t should be built at once thai
cur people and possible investors in
cur valley may know that they are
not dependent upon the river levees
alone. 1t certainly should be finished
before next summers flood, One Of
the most destructive floods in the his
story Of the river came in November,
1908 If the gate could be started at
once, and night and day shifts worked,
1t might save a serious water short
age this fall. Respectfully submitted.
c. r. ROCKWOOD,
Chief Engineer.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-07-14
Expert Repairing
Storage and Supplies
Phone 47-Main St, Bet. 1th and 9Th,
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

" UNA LODGE NO. ATS. Benevolent
and Protective order of Elks,
meets every Wednesday evening
at Elks hall. Visiting brothers arc
heartily welcome. Meeting hour, 5
o'clock. A. N. KELLEY, Exalted Rul.
or. j. Il. STILSON. Secretary.
I'll CEN r r o LODGE, No. 3l5,
+, Knights of Pythias, meets every
Tuesday at X. of Z. hall, corner
Fifth and Main streets.
j. STANLEY BROWN, e. c.
H 3. WEBB. X. of f. & 8.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-05-12
Ignorance of the Bible.

One thing is misunderstanding
Of the Bible is far less general now
than it was in the days of my child
hood. That amazing familiarity with
the sacred book with which John
Richard Green credits the people of
England in the days of the common
wealth had persisted until my boy
hood among the sons of the Puritans
and the Scotch Irish in New England
and in New York state. 1t was not
universal, but it was general. The
kind of tests by which college stu
dents and students in secondary schools
are frequently in these days made to
display an ignorance Of the Bible which
is astounding could have been passed
with credit by the majority of country
boys and girls sixty or seventy years
ago. But this thorough acquaintance
of earlier generations with the Bible
was not due to any considerable ex-
tent to the public school All that we
learned about the Bible in school
would have added very little to our
store of religious knowledge. 1t was
in our churches and our Sunday
schools, but chiefly in our homes, that
most of us learned what we knew
about the Bible-W Washington GLADDEN.
in Atlantic