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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-12-30
Minnesota Educators Meet.

Promineat educators Of sAe state
met at the state capitol to discuss Wis
its made to more than $40 Minnesota
tober 18. During the week IS counties
were covered and they included every
section of Minnesota
The visits, which were made by edu.
Gators connected with the University,
Normal schools, rural schools and the
state superintendent office, were for
the purpose of observing conditions re-
lating to teaching, supervision, build
ings, equipment and communities.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-12-30

States Death Rate Low.
The death rate in Minnesota is low
as compared to other states, but, at
that, too many babies die. DR.. H. M
Bracken, secretary of the State Board
of Health, has come out strongly as a
champion of the infant, and wants tho
people of the state to listen to his ar
gument of s.ricter attention to the
welfare of these new citizens, who are
unable to look after themselves.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
ST. MARY'S CALLS
FOR WENTWORTH
Mail Orders for the Worlds Great
est Nerve Tonic Continue
To Come In

out-of-town readers OF the Nerv.
Worth ads now running in the Wheel
ing newspapers continue sendins 10
lsaus drug store orders for this Won-
cerful upbuiider Of disordered nerves
The latest OF such orders has lust
been received from ST Marys. IVES,
Va. a well known lady OF which
sends her dollar check for a bottle OF
the remedy. and stating that the
Wheeling ads had attracted her atten.
ton This kind OF demand for Merry.
Worth will grow very rapidly. and
80 VIII the sales as fast as the medi.
cine has chance 10 exhibit its mar.
velous results.
Remember that Nerv-worth over.
comes nervous disorders In their va
rious Standardization. dizziness.
sieeplessness. trembling. sick and
nervous headache. pains in head. side
back and chest. bowel trouble and a
rundown condition in general. Sold
~ the Rau Drug Store. Eleventh and
Market streets. Money back IL IL
doesn't make good. The demonstration
there can tell you all about Nerv-
Worth. and he will be pleased TO give
you a sample dose.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
ENTERTAINMENT
Given at EIks' Club Auditorium for
Benefit Of Thomson Mems Club
Largely Attended.

About three hundred representative
people OF Wheeling attended the enter.
tainmnt given last night by class No.
lS OF the Thomson NJ. Il. church at
the auditorium OF the Elks' club. The
proceeds will go to the benefit OF the
Mems club OF the Thomson church.
II is safe TO say that by far the larger
proportion OF those who attended did
not expect TO see an evening OF music
and comedy OF the high character
shown. Fun in the Hotel Soakem, /"
The Timme Table" a comedetta. and
a dramatic sketch. The College Ca
lamity" all displayed TO a marked de-
gree just what local talent can do.
Fun in the Hotel Soakem" was
written by members OF Thomson
church. The cast was composed OF
Messrs J. II. Derry, c. Haven Robb.
w. Z. McClung. w. G. Teeo 8. r. 4.
Klein. J. r. Giffen. W. G. Bn Nn. Iris
Johns, c GOrrell, l.. Shaffer. r. Auck-
erman, l.. Summers, G. T. Nay. r. r.
Summers, A. l.. Frank. C. a. Johnson
and X. O. Summers. The Time
Table" was played by G. NJ. Hutchi-
son and Mrs. Wanda Hutchinson. r..
r. Summers. Carl Nay. G. A. johnson.
Will Miller and Lawrence Summers
composed the cast for The College
calamity Lawrence Summers
wrote the sketch.
The excellent entertainment was in
charge Of G. W. Hutchinson and the ar
rangement committee was composed
OF Messrs. G. g.. Cook. Clarence Cor
rell. Ralph cline and W. G. Brown.
The AFFAIR was such a success that b.
is likely that the program will be re-
peated In the near future.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
BACK TO JAIL FOR
ITALIAN FUGITIVE
ALBERT vIALDI, ALLEGED WHITE
bLAVEAs GIVEN PRELIhd-
INARY HEARIUQ
Remanded 20 Prison 20 Await Removal
70 Elktn8 % Pace Fedsral
Grand Jury.

After a preliminary hearing yesterday
morning before United states Commits
sloher George h. Boyd. Albert Violdi
alias Succur. the alleged Italian WHITE
SLAYER, was remanded 20 the ohio coun-
~ jail IN default OF $1,000 bond to an
Elkins. July 8.
The little woman. Mrs. Thomas Die
legged white slave and the accusing Wit
ness AGAINST the defendant. testified
that Niaidt kidnapped her the day befort
she was TO be married TO her present
nusDand' Dlepietro, and took her 10
Oakland. Nd. There he showed her a
marriage certificate declaring that the,,
were now married. For some time the,
Travelled about together in Ohio MARI
lahu. icnusy lvania and this state Up-
on their visit TO the home OF her broth
on Investigation found that Viaidi mad
deceived the woman. and the accused
man made his escape. since then fha
Officials have been pursuing him. re-
sulting in his arrest az Bellaire a few
days ago. In the meantime the woman
married Diepietro. Recently a chiid wa.
born 70 them. which infant she carried
In her arms az tho hearing yesterday.
The woman, who o. perhaps stiu Boa
her teens. small IN statue and quite
ment. winning the sympathy Of all who
An afternoon paper stated that she
studied for time az Mt de ChantaI
academy. which b. correct In part. An
Official said last evening that she wa
erlploved a. domestic al the institu-
uon ana was simply given instructions
such az is accorded those nlllng such
positions az the institution.
"s'elp me- opposes the Greater
Wheeling Charter. Ne knows the re.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
KNIGHTS ELECT
Wheeling Commsndery Selects OIL
GERS for Ensuing Term az Last
Nights Meeting.

At a well attended meeting OF ghe
members OF Wheeling Commandery
NO. T. knights Tcmplars held last
night bon the Masonic Temple on Mar.
ket street. the following officers were
elected for The ensuing term. 7. ".
StrObel eminent commander. j. 4.
Bittner. general iFsimo. Carl Soban.
Ski. captain general, S. Steinbicker.
senior warden. j Sherwood Zee. DO.
uior warden. W ". irwin. preiates
Allen Brock. treasurer. H. W. Blaney
recorder Frank S. wait. standard
bearer. r. J Watkins. sword bearer.
C ~. Carroll. ward. l. ~ moo. sen.
tinel. &. ~ Ahrens. trustee. 4. o.
Shairor. third guard w. o. Pfener.
second guard. and W r. Krupp. hrst
guard
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
HAPPY CHILDREN
Prom clay. Center. webster ana wash.
inGts schools VIII Picnic a.
wheeling PARK Today.

The pupils of Clay. Center Webster
and Washington SCHOOLS of the city VIII
enjoy picnic and uuftuE fD hc held Hf
Wheeling Park today 10 De- expected
that from nine Co twelve hundred pupils
will he az the park to enjoy Che amuee-
meufa
special cars Of the West NIrrIuH TrHr-
lion a Electric company The children
are Co. assemble ut Twelfth and chap.
line streets. at the company office. AIl
children are expected CO. leave the uHrf
~ oclock They win he given tickets
for various park ATTRACTIONS Pupils
81 the first and second Grades Will not
be- permitted 90 90 unless accompanied
b. adults
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
POLICE COURT.

Police court yesterday morning was
rather a mixed AFFAIR. John Bauman
was arrested and fined $40 and ctprfs
because his milk was shy on cream.
Mr. g. = Peters did not Claim n Tor
felt left for speeding 30 fine OF SO
and costs vas deducted Three drunks
formed the remainder. Elmer leach
fined $40 and costs. Tom RYAN similar
charge. and fine. and George Work
also drew ten and costs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
Celebrates si.th birthday.

Mrs. George Claike. OF los Hawthorne
avenue, Echo Point entertained = ,,,,r,
per OF little folks yesterday afternoon
IN honor OF the sixth birthday anniver-
cary. OF her daughter. Miss Helen
louise tlalke. who was a most charm
ing little hostess. The decorations
were pleasingly carried out In pink and
adjoining the rooms. Two long table,
seated the merry diners at nve O'clock
win pretty decorations in evidence and
the birthday cake with it, six candles
provided a feature that was tully ap-
preciated. Many new and interesting
chlldren = games were enjoyed by the
guests who were.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

rurner-wood weda,ng p1.n,

Miss Louise Wood has chosen Satur-
day as the day for her wedding. which
Will take place at st Matthews church.
70 Mr.. Marshall 8. Turner. OF Terrc
Haute, Ind. A number Of guesN from
out Of town have arrived and are being
feted. Miss Virginia Hyland Blue. OF
Charlottesville. Va. Is the guest Of Mrs
William V. Hoge. who entertained a few
friends in her honor at a charmingly ap-
pointed luncheon az her home in Woods
dale. yesterday IL others are having
numerous attentions shown them and
plans are being made for many pleasant
little events honortng the visitors who
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

The Wheeling High School Alumni
Association will hold their tenth an.
nual banquet Friday. June 18th, at
the Mcclure Hotel. This event Is
looked upon as one OF the real society
anairs OF the season. At a meeting
OF the Officers this evening at No. $50
Schmulbach building. final arrange
ments for the banquet will be made
also all Independents will submit
their membership reports.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

Invitations have been sent TO all the
members OF the Wheeling Tennis Club
20 one Of the best entertainments that
CLUB has ever given. This dance will
open the season OF successful affairs FOR
this famed organization. The commit
tee. composed OF Nicssrs. Tom Cummins
Edwin Bowie and Joe jefferson has
provided Meister's orchestra, which will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

me second OF the series OF dinner
dances given by the Country club Will
be hel dtomorrow eveniE. The hrst was
Euch an eminent success that Manage
himmey announces every "wednesday
evening during nthe season will see In
progress one OF these delightful affairz
The dnner VIII be served at o'clock
IN the elegant manner Mr.. Dimmey 80
Wen understands. and will be followed
by dancing. Reservations are TO be made
as soon as possible.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

The Catholic Women's League with
Miss Sabina Doyle as chairman. will en-
tertain this evening at the Carol club
with a novel entertainment for which
arrangements have been under way for
several weeks. This promises many new
and surprising features and all the mem
bers OF the league are invited with the
privilege OF bringing friends. Refresh
ments will be served during the evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

are yet 90 arrive. among whom will b.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Turner. OF Terre
haute, parents OF the groom: Miss Mil
dred kidder. Mr.. Charles Ray. Mr. Mar
Terre Haute: Miss Olive Tripp- OF New
York city. and Mr.. Arthur Ktdder 81
Washington, II. G. Miss Lila Turner a.
the guest OF Miss Wood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
TENTATIVE REPORT
Engineers sumbit worn 20 Board Of
Control and Are Told 20 Proceed
win Investigations.

- NTTT'"I" = II"H0 md = q
smith conferred uIfh the Board of CON.
troll yesterday muruiuE and submitted
tentative plans Tor fne Installation Oh
n we'll afrfru uf nI.rIfInu for the cIfg.
The board Instructed the enginears To-
continue their work along the line start
Cd and fu report back tn the board az
dinfrenf intervals ae they progress. lt
fu UrIU test wells
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

IhIs evening Tie annual bnnuuet on
the Benwood and McMcchen High
SCHOOLS viii be held at the Hotel STRAIT
tord. For several years the Alumnas
OF these two schools have combined Tor
such delightful events until now IL is
regarded as an established custom.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
MONDAY BRIDGE cLua

a cOnFenluI number who have met
weekly during the Tast winter months
for few rubbers of bridge. enjoyed a
pleasant meeting yesterday at the home
OF Mrs. Eugene Hiidreth. on North Main
street Another circle. which likewise
meets on Monday. held an interesting
session at the home OF Mrs. Luctus
Robertson, Of the Gertrude apartments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

Miss Jennie Wilson. Of South Chapline
street. was the hostess at very pretty
luncheon yesterday TO the members Of
literary club of which she ~ a mem
Der. BroOkcidc Inn was chosen for the
enjoyable affair. covers being laid FOR
fourteen guests at / o'clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

The knights OF Columbus are to en-
Joy banquet Thursday evening served
at the Windsor hotel There will be
Two hundred guests. Several speechst
will be made by a number OF prominent
speaker sand the AFFAIR promises TO be
very brilliant.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

one o. the "lokers" In the City Hai
charter they took out when forced 70
90 before the people would allow the
city officials % issue $500. 900 IN paw
ina bonds without a vote Of the peo
ole. That particular joker was e.
posed a. Charleston. Smash the char
Ter Of the bunch and vote FOR the peo
pies chsrter-the Greater Wheeling
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

The members OF the Rotary Club will
enjoy a perfectly appointed luncheon
served In the Terrace Garden OF the
Hotel Windsor to-day at noon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

Miss Eleanor Greer was the hostess
yesterday at her home in Highland PARK
az a bridge party arranged In compliment
10 Miss Louise Wood. The honors being
shared between Miss Wood and Miss
Miss Lila Turner. who will be her brides
maid. Following the card games, de-
hghtful refreshments were served the
guests. who were:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

Legal Trading Stamps will be given
for years to come. They have surely
come 10 stay
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

The young lady across the way says
she knows her father is awfully pub
lic-spirited because he takes so much
interest in getting state contracts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

music
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

The Greater Wheeling Charter in
cresses the rights Of the people" IN
stead Of taking them away"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

You car recall the council. city man.
auer and chief % police under the
Greater wheeling Charter
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25
Alumni Banquet plans.

DANCING
Every Evening at Belle Isle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-25

"s'elp me" opposes the Greater
Wheeling Charter. Ne knows the re.
call would work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
BRYAN TO ATTEND
SPOKANE EAGLES SESSION

SPOKANE. Wash, July 27.-wil-
liam J. Bryan, former secretary OF
state, will be in Spokane Tuesday,
August 3, and viii formally open the
evening session OF the grand arle
fraternal order Of Eagles.
Mr.. Bryan will arrive here at 4
o'clock in the afternoon and will de-
part late the same evening. after de-
liyering a public address. His visit
will be a notable event of the Eagles
national convention, ihasmuch as ne
is a member of that order. being af-
filiated with the Lincoln, Neb., aerie.
Already the business district of the
city is taking on holiday aspect for
the big convention, which will open
next Monday and will continue the
entire week. All streets in the bust.
ness district are being decorated, and
tn downtown stores and office build
ings are being decked out as never
before,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
EIGHTEEN THOUSAND
LIBRARIES IN COUNTRY

There are over $4,000 regularly es-
tablished libraries in the United
States. containing more than 75.OO0,-
600 volumes. according to statistics
just compiled by the United States
bureau of education. The number of
volumes is an increase of 10000, 600
since 1908.
OF the 2S49 libraries containing g.
GOO volumes or over. 1914 are CLASH
fled as "public and society Libraries, -
and 1905 are school and college IL
braries. Public and society Libraries
have an aggregate of over fifty mil
lion volumes, with seven million bor-
rowers' cards in force: I446 OF these
libraries were entirely free to the
public
Libraries reporting from 1000 to
5000 volumes numbeed 5453. of which
PISS were public and society libraries
and 1854 school Libraries. These IL
braries contained 11,6S9.942 volumes.
Another group of still smaller IL
braries. comprising those that re-
ported from 500 to 1000 volumes. in
creased the total by 2,961,OOO vol
umes.
The distribution of library facili-
ties is still uneven. OF the 1874
public and society libraries reported
for the entire United States. more
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
snIler % Annear m ..NIovle. :.

LOS ANGELES, cal, July 27.-Wil-
liam Sulzer, former governor of New
York, proposes to try to vindicate
himself in the eyes of the public by
presenting in photo play the series
of events that led up to his impeach-
ment, he announced today He will
take the stellar role in this five-reel
production, which will be called THE
Governors Boss. The drama was
written by James S. Barcus, former
Nevada senator and deals with the
doings Of certain crooked politicians
who. Sulzer declares, were primarily
responsible for his downfall.
Pauline Hall will appear opposite
Sulzer in the production,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
KAISER LAID PLANS
TO ANNEX AFRICA
General BOtha Refers to Maps Show
ing Germany Figures on Taking
Nearly All OF Country.

CAPETOWN. July 27.-General
Botha, speaking at banquet in his
honor, laid stress upon the far reach
ing character Of Germany's designs in
South Africa. He said maps had been
discovered recasting the shape Of At
rica on the basis Of peace to be con-
cluded at Rome in 1916.
The whole of Africa south of the
equator was marked Greater Ger
many, except for a minute fragment
of territory labeled "Boer reserve" "
At the outbreak Of European hos
tilities Colonel Maritz requested the
Germans to provide him with muni-
tions, and inquired how far the inde-
pendence of the new republic was
guaranteed
The kaiser replied:
Il shall not only acknowledge ths
independence of South Africa, but
even guarantee it, provided the rebel
lion starts Immediately.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
FORESTRY SERVICE
PHONE LINE WILL
CONNECT AT WESTON
NEW LINE WILL run ALONG
UMATILLA RIVER AND
WESTON MOUNTAIN.
O.-W. u. & y. Agent at Weston Re-
signs-Man from Adams Takes His
PIace-WestOn Folk Leave for san
Francisco 10 Attend Big Exposition.
Especial Correspondents


WESTON, Ore, July 27.-Dr. and
Mrs c. H. Smith motored to Cove
Sunday and remained until Monday
visiting DR.. McCowen and family
Rev. N d. Wood left Monday
morning for Redmond, Ore, where
he will remain for two weeks attend
ing his farming interests there.
Mrs. Richard Gerberding is slowly
improving after a severe attack Of
heat trouble.
Mrs. A. 2. Winn, Geo. Winn and
Joyce Wood returned Monday from
two weeks outing at Bingham
Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. W. d. Smith left this
week for San Francisco to attend the
fair Mr. Smith, who has been O.-W.
r. & N. agent at Weston for the past
year, has resigned Samuel Nelson
Of Adams, has taken his position.
The government forest reserve men
are preparing to run a telephone line
along the Umatllla river and on Wes-
ton mountain to connect at the ex-
change at Weston
NJ and Mrs. Frank Taylor of Reed
& Hawley mountain. went down to
Pendleton Monday on business.
Earl Dudley of Weston. was in Mill
ton Sunday.
Chas. Price has just purchased a
new overland car.
Earl Lieuallen Lewis and william
Van Wrinkle, were guests at Bingham
Springs sunday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
Hash Revolt in Kansas Prison.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. July a.
Reports emanating from the Kansas
penitentiary represents the officers as
having hard time in holding the
prisoners in check. Being dissatisfied
with the hash yesterday morning the
convicts are said to have thrown
part of 1t on the floor and made a
demonstration Another report is
that fight occurred in the kitchen
last night and one convict was so
badly hurt that he may die, it is de-
clared.
Two convicts have been missing
since Monday. An officer is searching
the mine tunnels for them, while
guards are stationed at the top of the
shaft to capture them should they at
tempt to crawl out. as two prisoners
did three weeks ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
EX.coV JOHN a. Dix

ALBANY, n. ". July 27.-Former
Governor John A. Dix, in statement
filed in the United States court ad-
mits that he is insolvent and unable
to meet his obligations. The state
ment by the former governor was
made i'm connection with an involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy filed
against him by creditors. A petition
was also filed by the creditors of the
Moose River Dumber company at
McKeever. n. Y. in which Dix as
largely interested.
Mr.. Dix. according to reports has
been financially involved for some
time.
He was governor Of the state for two
years, and prior to that time was
heavily engaged in numbering oper-
atons and the manufacture Of wal
paper. He was one of the principal
stockholders of the Moose River Lum-
Der Company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27
New Grant statue idea Fought.

ST LOUIS. July 27.-City officials
failing to agree on location above
ground for General Grants statue
may yet have to dig a trench for it
TO stand in.
The location controversy is being
fought out in a way which indicated
that II may take "all summer" The
latest idea. advanced by Director of
Public Welfare Tolkacz, is that the
statue should stand on the steps Of
the city halls main entrance, on
Twelfth street City Register Wittier,
representing members OF the G. A.
r.. opposes this. and wishes to see
the general dominating the green
sward. But every local suggestion on
the lawn has been condemned byl
some recognized authority
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27

EVANSVILLE Ind, July 27--
George Kingston, aged 81 years, a
farmer of Equality Ill, who was
held in the county jail here for 70
DAYS as witness against Henry
Trainum. who is alleged to have rob-
bed him of $500, was released from
Jail today.
DR. Hannah Graham of Indianap-
oliss wired here offering to go on
the mans bond. Dr. Graham is pres
ident OF the Equal Suffrage Associa-
tion OF Indiana. The authorities held
Kingston in Jail even after Trainum,
who is alleged to have robbed him.
had forfeited his own bond and dis
appeared Kingston was unable to
furnish the 500 bond as provided
by the circuit court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-27

than half were in the North Atlantic
States, and they contained 24,s27,-
921 volumes out Of the total Of fifty
millions; and of the three million
volumes added to the library collec-
tions for the year 1918. almost one
half were for the same section. New
York state had 7,S42,621 volumes in
her PA libraries: Massachusetts,. ~
$50, ,O24 in 2sS libraries; Pennsylvania,
3,72S,070; and Illinois. 3, 1854
volumes. Four-fifth of the borrow
ers' cards in ue were in the North
Atlantic and North Central state
Library activity for the past year
was marked, according to the bureau
Of education report, by Considerable
extension of the branch system. par
ticularly in the granting Of library
privileges on the part of cities to
neighboring suburban communities
by further development Of the coun-
try library plan in many states; and