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IvOLUME XVIII. Farmers' Meeting Sons of the Soil Meet in Conven- tion June Bth and 9th Visit the College-Discuss Live Questions-Addresses by Prof. Spillman Yesterday and today the town has been in possession of the farmers. The big convention now in progress on the hill is made up of farmers from every corner of the state, from the fertile prairies of the Big Bend, from the irrigated districts of the central part of the state, from the banks of the Columbia and from the West Side. The chance to visit this section of the state as guests of the college at a; cost of only $5 for the round trip wn3 an opportunity not to be passed by, hence the large representation. The delegates began coming in Thursday and by Friday noon about 300 farmers had begun the inspection of the college and its method of work ing. The following is a partial list by counties, the names of some of the late arrivals being unattainable: Adams- Claud Imus, W G OfTut, A S N ewlands, B W Berry, W M Horn, F E Crawford. Asotin— Geo Teaslee, Frank Mor rison, Willison. Benton—E F Benson, Delepine, John Murray, H M Bartlett, John Chisholm, C W Nessley. Tfrelan- C A Leedy, Mike Horan, E H Traak, I, V Wells. Clark—Fred Duback, Fred Ed monds, Joseph Lechner. Clallam-Capt W Horn, Thos W Knoph, J E Colder. Chehalis—J Musgrove, C E Wag ner, Geo Morris, E L Brewer, J V Parriah, Scott Stevens. Columbia - Dr. Pietrzicki and wife, Joe Fontaine, W H Richardson and wife, J A Knox, L C Brown, M Wiii dest. Cowlitz B F Shepherdson, G T Leonard. Douglas—C Hensel, E B Porter. Ferry- Herman Sherman, W Covert, F Coryell. Franklin G M Cordiner. Jeffeivon—D S Troy, Mr« H L Blanchard, A N Godfrey, S Curry, P Stockand. Garfield -Jas McKanse, J R Schwck loth, Wm Gammon, A McCan, W J Bentley. Island—P P Custer, X P Frostad. San Jua- Ben E Harrison, D Kepler, J Patterson, H L Donahue, Dr Geo T Wright and son. Kittitas —W H Rader, E G Grind rod, Adam Stevens, B F Reed, E S w B B A B A Bfl 818 Bfl 841 B A BB B B STUDEBAKER STUDEBAKER j The greatest and best Buggies, Carriages, Wagons and Hacks THE STUDEBAKER I They are built at the greatest American factory, which is the Studebaker Bros.' manufacturing plant, South Bend, Ind. They are sold by the greatest retail vehicle house in Washington 1.. 15. 15 A Iv ER & CO. I I STUDEBAKER STUDEBAKER J Wfi& Witfalk [Coleman, F P Calkins, C J Waßßon- I er, D T Edwards. Kitsap Max Vctter. Klickitat—L L Lampson, M L Mc- Cann, Wm E Hornibrook, Jas Will ard, W H Ward, Chas M Hus. King -Otto Fomm, E A McDonald, E J Ross, D Ham, J T Gilmore, E J Nelson, H G Graham, E B Smith, J Schmitz. Lewis—Harry Morris, J C Bush, Frank J Soliger. Lincoln -Otto Wollweber, G Gar ber, Goo. Wilson, Wm. Lauritzen. Pierce—W J Langdon, H Paulha mus, Wm. Bonthien, C H Ross, Orton Brothers, E S Ridge, D Goodrich, Wm Spinning. Pacific V # M Bullard, S S Mc- Ewin.r;, Kay Whcaton, Philip Drissler. Skamania—Philip Buslock, ,] 0 Wing. Thurston -Clarence Harlow, Fred Lewis, A Cole, O McMurry, A 0 Page. Skaglt A G Tillinghast, J H Knut ezen, Geo D McLean, J 0 Rudene, H B Peck, E A Sisson, J M Shields, M McLean, Nat McCullpugh. Snohomish—D F Sexton, T N Ben nett, W L Bentley, J F Littooy, A M Ferrel, H S Hansen, C H Morgan, John Gilchrist. Stevens —J Sparks, Henry Bauer, R Butte, R Kennie. Spokane—J Mclntosh, A D Thayer, F M Martin, E H Morrison, A Hedin, J L Smith, C L Smith. Whatcom C E Flint, Andrew Smith, J C Balch, G Herndon, C M Thornton. Whitman R C McCroskey, 'I, C Love, Henry Rock, C B Kegley, Pat Lynch. Mike Lynch, E C Ellis, Geo Krentz. Walla Walla- Martin Weller and wife. Yakima -E Thompson, H M Lichty, S J Harrison, Duncan Dunn. The first event on Friday was a meeting in the college chapel addressed by Pres. Bryan. The visitors remained for the regu lar chapel period and heard a short but much appreciated concert by the cadet band. Immediately following this, the members of the experiment sta tion staff gave short talks on phases of the work under their charge. Prof. Fulmer spoke on the work in chemis try; Prof. Nelson, veterinary science; Prof. Severance, agronomy and animal husbandry; Prof. Waller, Irrigation; Prof. Thatcher, chemistry; Prof. Thornber, horticulture and forestry; Prof. Melander, insect pests; Prof. Beattie, botany. After luncheon at Ferry Hall the PULLMAN, WASHINGTON, SATURDAY, JUNK 9. 1906. party was conducted by Prof. Nelson and the guides through the scientific laboratories and the veterinary depart ment. The visitors manifested much interest in the veterinary field work. At three o'clock was held a meeting of the committee on "Improvement in Agriculture." This committee con sists of Pres. Bryan, Director of the Experiment Station; D. S. Troy, Pres. State Dairymen's Association; W. H. Paulhamus, Pres. State Horticultural Aasn. ;E. Benson, Pres. State Live Stock Assn. ; R. C. McCroskey, Pres. State Grain Producers' Assn.; and C. B. Kegley, Master of State Grange. The committee effected a temporary organization and took a preliminary view of the work to be done. Perma nent organization will be made today. The members of the committee sent a telegram to President Roosevelt, as suring him of their support in the packing house investigation. At 4:20 a review of the cadet regi ment was held on Rogers Field in honor of the G. A. R. veterans and the visiting delegates. Much favor able comment was heard on the splen did showing made by the cadets and the regimental band. In the evening the visitors gathered in the college auditorium to hear an excellent concert by the musical de partment of the college and to listen to an address by W. J, Spill man, for merly professor of agriculture here, but now prominent in the national de partment at Washington City. Profes sor Spillman spoke feelingly of his 7 1-2 years work in this college, refer ring to that period as the bent and most effective years he ever spent or expected to spend. Following his in troductory remarks, the speaker out lined the work of the department of agriculture in some detail, mentioning practical work that was being done by the various bureaus. After the address Mr. W. H. Paul hamus, Pres. of the State Horticul tural Society, offered the following resolutions which were unanimously and enthusiastically adopted and wired to the President of the United States. "The President, Washington, D. C, We, the farmers and stockmen of the State of Washington, three hun dred strong, this day assembled at our State College from every county in the state, hereby express our hearty ap proval of your attitude toward effect ive inspection of packing housie pro ducts." Today's program will comprise a tour of inspection over the college farm and experimental plats, an ad dress by W. J. Spillman on "The Fu ture of Agriculture in the Northwest,'' a drive out to the model road south of town and finally a picnic supper in Reaney's park. Dr. Nelson and his committee have been working over time to make this initial convention a success. Prepara tions have been under way for seven] months, and the results have Justified the effort expended. Three hundred farmers have been brought together and given opportunity to comp&Ti views to hear able lectures on subjects in which they are vitally Interested. Moreover they have had an opportunity to visit Lhi> college and to take notes on the country. The heavy represent ation from the west side shows the appreciation of this chance to see East ern Washington at a nominal cost. The success of this first attempt guar antees that the event will be an annual occurrence. COMMENCEMENT FESTIVITIES. The events of the commencement season begin next Tuesday when the faculty tender a reception to the sen ior class in Stevens Hall. Wednesday at 2 p. m. will occur the annual com petitive drill of the cadet corps, judged by Captain M. B. Stokes, tenth U. S. infantry of Fort Wright. Thurs day evening in the college chape] the Lombard gold medal in oratory will be contested for. Friday afternoon Misses Thompson, Hallin and Kennedy will give a piano recital in the conserva tory. In the evening of the same day the literary societies will give their annual entertainment. Saturday evening the annual musical recital will be given in the chapel. Commencement week begins with the baccalaureate address in the armory Sunday afternoon by Rev. H. C. Mason, formerly of Pullman but now of Seattle. In the evening Mr. Mason will deliver the annual address to the Christian Associations in the chapel. Monday, June 18th, the board of regents hold their annual meeting. The domestic economy department give their annual exhibition in the armory "tffnrn 2 to sp. m. Misses Laura Thompson and Jessie Farias give a recital in the afternoon, and in the evening occur the class day exercises. Tuesday, June 19th, Misses P or ence Knepper and Mariel Fulmer give a piano recital in the conservatory. Tuesday evening, graduation exercises of the schools. Wednesday will also be a busy day. The band will give an afternoon concert, the pharmacy alum ni hold their annual meeting, Miss Emily C. Wood will give a graduation recital, and in the evening tho I'res dent will give his annual reception in Stevens Hall. Thursday, June 21st, is Commence ment Day. At ten a. m. Prof. James Albert Woodburn, of the University of Indiana will give the address, taking for his subject, "The Irrepressible Conflict." This will be followed by an address by Governor Albert E. Mead. Pres. Bryan will then confer degrees upon post graduates, gradu ates of the collegiate departments, the school of pharmacy and the school of veterinary science. Medals will also be awarded at this time. At one o'clock p. m. the alumni association hold their annual dinner in Stevens Hall. Thursday is the last day of the com mencement period. 4 VISIT TO LOONGHWA PAGODA Interesting Letter Describes a Drive Through the Country in China Shanghaii, China, May 16, 1906. April Ist was a beautiful spring day so we decided to go out to the Loongh wa pagoda and temples, We walked to the public gardens,here took ricshas, went along the Bund through the French concession and out Avenue Paul Brunot. This is one of the finest streets in the concession. It is as smooth as a pavement, and is bordered on each side with trees, making an ideal drive way. Out this way a number of t\w wealthy residents live and some of the houses arc magnificent structures of from two to five stories high. The general stylo of architecture is much the same and is peculiarly adapted to the Orient. All houses are of brick with tile roofs, and all have wide verandahs with broad columns support ing them. Sonic of tli" mansions have towers and one wonders if the castles of medieval times have been bodily transferred to China. Each residence lias its own well kept grounds, often covering several acres, with a high wall sorrounding thorn. Near the mas sive gate is oft times a small house, occupied by the lodge keeper and his family. There is breathing room here and it is a welcome; contrast to the crowded city. There are many Chin ese gardens out this way and just now they are brilliantly green, with pat ches of yellow mustard bloom reliev ing the monotony. We had fine ricsha coolies and after telling them where we wanted to go, all we had to do was to enjoy our selvea watching things along the way. It is five miles to the pagoda, and the drive way is a fine one, being a regular cobble stone pavement, bord ered on each side with trees ail the way. Two carriages may pass with not much room to spare. Yang King Pang Creek lies on one side of the road. We Boon passed out of Shanghai proper into the country, where every bit of ground is in cultivation. Irri gating ditches are dug around many of the gardens and when the tide comes in they are filled with water from the creek. The tide is a great factor in the life of these farmers. We passed through several what I suppose would wilts; skirts ONE HALE REDUCTIOIV All our WALKING SKIRTS and DRESS SKIRTS must go at the Im mense Reduction of ONE HALF They won't last long so come early HITHAM-WAGNER NUMBER 37 be called villages, that differ from the native city only in having walls around them. The filth, children, beggars and general conglomeration of sights and sounds were the same. This section of the country seems to be the national cemetery for there are simply thousands of graves. When a Chinaman dies he is not planted once for all but ig only temporarily buried. The priests designate this place and the body may be moved a dozen times before it is finally in a comfortable spot. The priests claim to have intercourse with the spirits and are directed by them. The temporary tomb is a small house and is not cov ered with earth, as is the final home of the departed one. Some of the mounds covering the graves are small hills. Garden is planted between and sometimes clear over the graves and children play around and over them. A few are surrounded by fence, these, I presume, belonging to wealthy fam ilies, but the most of them are in one common garden. There are no monuments, but a short narrow piece of granite is placed at the head and at the foot of each grave. From the time we left the Avenue Paul Hrunot, there was not one hun dred yards without its beggar, and the nearer we came to the pagoda the thicker they were. About a mile from the pagoda, in among the graves, ia a beggar village, and the Scripture saying "living among the tombs" came to me with new meaning. The huts, of which there were scores, were rude mat sheds about 6 feet long by 3 feet wide by 2 1-2 feet high. In these hoveJs hundreds of human beings live, eat, sleep, and raise families. Nearly every woman had a filthy ragged child with her, many of them hideously* de formed. There were beggars of every description. B'rom old men tottering on the edge of the grave, to the bab« not yet able to walk, men, women and children, depending for their very life on the generosity ot passersby. There was every phase of hideouaness, and repulsive deformities. The lame, the halt and the blind were there. On« hideous one struck his head repeatedly on a rock and exhibited the bloody gash to elicit alma; another had his, pre sumably, dying father stretched by the waj -; de to arouse the pity "of those who saw him. Every known deform ity was there and it turned me sick to see it all. One baby was tied to a tree while its mother ran after the < carriages and ricshas entreating, • "mommom, bo cash." The filth, ' Continued on page Four $12.00 Skirts at $7.00 9.00 Skirts at 4.50 8.00 Skirts at 5.00 7.00 Skirts at 3.50 6.00 Skirts at 3.00 4.00 Skirts at 2.00