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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
GOOD FARMING.

That was good farming done last
year by S. w. and H. E. Morrow,
near Pineville, this county, sons of J.
W. Morrow, Esq. From 60 acres
planted in cotton they got sixty bales
of 425 lbs. each; Sc acres in corn
yielded 1000 bushels. They harvested
$50 bushels wheat, 1900 bushels oats,
gathered 200 bushels peas, IS bushels
sweet potatoes and 25 bushels Irish
potatoes; made 5000 bundles fodder,
25 loads clover and pea vine hay.
From acres seeded in oats on the
4th of March, 1887, they harvested
100 bushels oats, then on the llth of
June planted some 3 acres in speckled
peas and made IS bushels, which left
the land more fertile and productive
than it was in March. On two acre
lot the yield in seed cotton was 5000
lbs. At this time they have 55 tons
of stable manure composted with acid
phosphate and kainit., " +.t e
That is what a correspondent says,
and it is certainly splendid farming.
-CharlOtte Democrat
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
SWEET POTATOES.

This is one of our peculiar Southern
products that is not properly appre-
ciated. We are prone to follow after
Northern or foreign practices and
adopt their special>erops for special
purposes. when we have better at
home. English. and Northern farm
ers grow turnip ips for stock because
their climate is suited to turnips and
not suited to sweet potatoes. They
also grow Irish potatoes because they
can grow them more successfully than
the sweetspotatoes. The sweet potato,
as known in the South, is boon that
is denied them. Turnips and Irish
potatoes are not to be compared with
sweet potatoes in respect of ease and
cheapness Of production, nutriveness
and general adoption as table and
stock food. .tol-9 s.a 81. bga s.'s
Nothing is gained by very early
bedding or planting. The potato is
strictly tropical plant, and must have
warm weather from first to last. Re-
solve to plant larger field than
usually, and bed accordingly. .-a
The best potato growers, at the final
planting of the draws, give distance
of about four feet by twenty inches.
This would require 5, ,442 plants to set
one acre; and to produce this number
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
IFor THE PRoGREssIyR FARMER.

Mr.. EDITOR Our lodge, No. l34,
Of Cokesbury, Harnett county, is alive
and progressing finely. We now num-
Der fifty members, while others are to
join at the next meeting. We have
recently initiated several ladies, wives
of Alliance men. : w e have some live
and energetic members in our lodge,
but we have a few sitting still, waiting
for the wagon to move, so that they
may take an easy ride. We have some
of the best men in this counth in our
membership, yet there are others just
as good outside.
We read your paper regularly, and
we feel that we cannot do without it.
And just here [ would like to say to
every Alliance member: You should
subscribe to the PROGRESSIVE FARMER
and read it, so that you may keep up
with the workings of the order. is
duty you owe to yourself and to the
F. A. Now, hurry your subscription
along, and let's all read together
j. II. M1MMs,
Sect'y Cokesbury Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
PLANT NUTRITION.

For the benefit of our readers we
present below some extracts from the
very interesting address of Prof VIM.
Atwater, delivered before the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society on the
18th of February, ult.:
At the outset the speaker recapitu-
lated some of the fundamental prin-
ciples Of plant nutrition as applied to
the ingredients of the food of the
plant, their sources and their artificial
supply. ~.
l. Plants, like animals, require food
for life and growth. A part of the
food of plants comes from the atmos-
phere, the rest is furnished by the soil.
No ordinarily cultivated plant can
thrive without sufficient supply of
each of a number of substances needed
for its food. With an abundance of
all these, in forms in which the plant
can use them, and with other circum-
stances favorable, the crop will flourish
and the yield be large. But if the
available supply of any one of them
be too small, a light yield is inevitable
If all the other conditions for a profit
able crop of corn, potatoes or other
plants are fulfilled In the soil, except
that potash is deficient, the crop will
surely fail But if the potash be sup
piled the yield will be abundant.
The most important soil ingredients
of plant food, the ones that the atmos-
phere cannot supply at all, or not in
sufficient quantity, and which the soil
or fertilizers must supply, SO the plant
can absorb them through its roots, are
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
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of plants from six to eight bushels of
seed potatoes should be bedded.
Small potatoes are to be preferred for
the plant bed, especially those that
were made from the cut vines last
year. A potato is not true seed, but
only an enlarged, underground stem;
it is not even a root, as it does not
take nourishment from the soil direct
ly, but through the stem attachment
A small potato will make nearly as
many draws as large one and many
more of them may be placed in bed.
For bedding select a sunny expos
ure. Mark out bed four feet wide,
and length sufficient. Cover the space
marked out with any good, well-rot-
ted manure, if the soil be not already
rich, and dig it in with spading fork.
Rake smooth and then deposit the
sound, small potatoes regularly over
the surface, no nearer than the width
of the finger Press them uniformly
into the soil by placing thick board
over them and the necessary avoirdu-
pois. Cover with light surface soil to
the uniform depth Of the second joint
of the forefnger. If covered shallow
the plants will not promptly throw out
fibrous roots, and many of them when
slipped from the parent potatoes will
have no roots at all.-Atlanta, Co..
Southern Cuztavator.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
OFFICIAL ORGANS OF FARMERS
- ALLIANCE.

National Alliance-Souttern Ner-
cury, Dallas, Texas.
Alabama-ANaance NeOs, Calera.
Arkansas State Wheel Enterprise,
Little Rock .aa
Mississippi-7he Farmer, Winona.
North Carolina-THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, Raleigh.
Louisiana-IAe Union, Choudrant
Tennessee and Kentucky-7he
1oiler, Union City, Tenn.
Free Speech, Beaumont, Texas, OF
the counties Of Jefferson, Orange,
Tyler, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty.
Florida Farmers Florida Alliance,
Mariana, Fla
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
TESTING SEED GRAIN.

Much valuable information may be
gained by farmers with reference to
seed given by testing the seed, count
ing out certain number, planting in
box by the kitchen window, and
noting what proportion geminate and
produce plants. 1t can hardly be ex-
pected that seed sown in the open
ground will grow as well as that
planted under favorable conditions in
the house. But often when seed has
been heated in the stack Or bin,
large proportion will be found lifeless
and should be rejected. We SOW too
much grain per acre, because SO much
has had it's vitality reduced. If only
perfect seed were sown there would
be great saving in expense, and a
proportionate increase in the yield of
grain Farm and Manufacturer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06
DIRECTORY OF FARMERS Or
CARNATIONS. .

FARMERS NATIONAL ALLIANCE AND Coop
3 ERATIvE UNION OF AMERICA.
President-C. w. Macune, Texas.
First Vice-President-L. L. Polk, N. G..
Vice-Pres't for Ala-H. P. Bone.
Vice-Pres't for Ark-W. III. Moore.
Vice-Pres't for Fla-Oswald Wilson.
Vice-Pres't for Ky.-S. B. Irwin.
Vice-Pres't for La-Linn Tanner.
Vice-Pres't for Miss.-R. T. Love.
Vice-Pres't for Mo.-A. B. Johnson.
Vice-Pres't for N. C.-S. B. Alexander.
Vice-Pres' for Tenn.-I. FL. Mcdowell.
Vice-Pres't for Tex.-M D. K. Taylor.
Secretary-E. B. Warren, Texas.
Treasurer-A. E. Gardner, Tenn.
Chaplain-Rev J. G. Jones, La.
Lecturer-Ben. Terrell, Tex
Asst. Lecturer. A. Tets, La.
Door Keeper-Newt. Gresham, Ala.
Asst. Door Keeper-H. G. Brown, KY.
Serg't-at-Arms- E. Groom, Miss.
NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
President IS. B. Alexander, Charlotte,
N. G. 3. ....-..0.. /. ..
Vice-President-T Ivey, Ashpole, NC.
Secretary-L. L. Polk, Raleigh, n. G..
Treasurer. D. Allen, Falls, N. G.
Lecturer-Geo. Wilcox, Carbonton,
NC. ..s.a.. .s-|
Assistant Lecturer-D. d. Mcintyre,
Laurinburg, NC. I'LL .rr
Chaplain-Rey. E. J. Edwards, Cedar
Greek, N. G. rl ....l ..-......-, .
Door Keeper-W. H. Tomlinson, Fay
etteville, n. G.
Assistant Door Keeper-R. T. Rush,
Mt Gilead, Nc III
Sergeant-at-Arms| 8. Holt, Chalk
Level, N. @. e... 81.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
Elias Carr, Chairman. Old Sparta, N.
O.; Thadeus livery, Ashpole, N. 9. Third
place to be supplied.
President-Elias Carr, Old Sparta,
Edgecombe county.
B. F. Hester, Oxford, Secretary; S.
Otho Wilson, Vineyard, and w. E. Ben
bow, Oak Ridge, Assistant Secretaries.
STATE GRANGE PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY.
W. R. Williams, Falkland, Pitt county,
Master.
b. T. J. Ludwig, Mt. Pleasant, Secre-
tary.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF AGRICUL-
TURE-oFFICERs.
John Robinson, Commissioner
T. K. Bruner, Acting Secretary.
DR.. III. B. Battle, Chemist and Director
of Experiment Station.
John T. Patrick, General Agent Immi-
grafton.
N. C. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
w. G. Upchurch, Raleigh, President;
John Nichols, Raleigh, Secretary.
NORTH CAROLINA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
President-J. Van Lindley, Pomona.
Secretary-S. Otho Wilson, Vineyard.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-03-06

That milk which has changed may
be sweetened and rendered fit for use
again by stirring in little soda.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06
SOUTH AMERICA.

The empire of Brazil in aboifshing the last vest
Ige of slavery among Christian nations, called
forth the earnest congratulations of this govern
ment in the expression of the cordial sympathleS
of our people
The claims of nearly all other countries against
Chill growing out of her late war with Bolivia
and Peru, have been disposed of, either by arbl
traton, or by lump settlement. Similar claims
of our citizens will continue to be urged upon the
CHILEAN government, and it is hoped VIII not be
subject to further delay.
A comprehensive treaty of amity and commerce
with Peru was proclaimed on November eth last;
and it is expected that under its operation, mutual
prosperity and good understanding viii be pro-
NOTED.
In pursuance of the policy of arbitration, a
treaty to settle the claim of SantOeS, an American
citizen, against Ecuador has been concluded under
my authority, and viii be duly submitted for the
approval of the senate.
Like disposition of the claims of Carlos Butter
field against Denmark and of Van Bokelen against
Hayti will probably be made, and trust the prln
cple of such settlements may be extended IL
practice under the approval OF the senate
Through unforeseen causes, foreign to the VIII OF
both governments, the ratification of the conven
ton of December 5, 1885, with Venezuela Tor the
rehearing of the claims of citizens of the United
States under the treaty of 1866 failed TO exchange
within the term provided, and supplementary
convention, further extending the time Tor eX
change of notifications and explanatory OF an
ambiguous provision of the prior convention now
await the advice and consent OF the senate. Al
though this matter in the stage referred 10 con-
Germs only the concurrent treaty making power OF
one branch Of congress, advert to it in view Of
the interest repeatedly and conSpIcuouSly SHOWN
by you in your legislative capacity IN favor OF a
speedy and equitable adjustment OF the questlons
growing out of the discredited judgments of the
previous mixed commission of Caracas, with every
desire to do justice to the representation OF Nene-
zuea in this regard. The time seems to have
come to end this matter and / trust the prompt
confirmation of both parties of the supplementary
action referred to viii avert the need OF Legislative
Of such such rights Of actual claimants as may be
shown to exist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06
POSTAL DEPARTMENT.

The report of the postmaster general shows a
marked increase of business in every branch OF
the postal service. The number OF postoffices on
July TO- 1888, was 81, 376, increase of 8, 124 IN
three years. and of 2,2I9 for the last fiscal year
The Latter mentioned increase is classified fol-
lows: New England states, 5: Middle states, 18l !;
Southern states and Indian Territory. L 4O6 the
states and territories of the Pacific coast $780, the
ten states and territories OF the west ana north
west, 435; District of Columbia, q total 2,219
Free delivery offices have increased from 1o9 IN
the fiscal year ended June 30. 1887, to 35o IN the
v ar ended June 30, 1888. In the railway mai
service there has been an Increase IN one year or
1CS routes and in the number Of miles Travelled
per annum an increase CT 15C. 1e5. -. The es-
timGte1 increase of railroad service tor the year
was SIX thou ami miles, bat the amount OF new
railroad service actually put on was Il, '04 %
The volume of business N the money order CIV
ision, including transactions IN postal notes
reached the sum Of upwards OF SAB, uOJ,OtO Iof
IN. year. during the past year parcel pest con-
ventious have been concluded with Baroedoes,
the Bahama, British Honduras ard Mexico, and
are now under negotiation with all the Central
and South American states Tie increase ioF
CORE spondence with foreign countries curing
the past three years is gratifying. and IS especial
" notable and exceptional With the Central anu
South AIneri IAN states, and with Mexico, as the
reater part Of the mail matter exchanged WITH
these C countries is commercial in its character;
this Increase is evidence of the improved BUST
ness r lations with them. TIE practical opera
ton # tie parcel post invention, so far as ne
gOtiated. has served 10 fulfill the most
favorable predictions as TO their ben9-
ifs In January last. a general post
convention was negotiated with the Dominion
Of Canada which W mt iulo operation on March
list, and which practically makes one postal ter
ritoFy of the United states and Canada. Under
It merchandise parces may now be TRANSMITTED
through the mails at fourth class rates or pos
tage. It is not possible here, 10 touch even the
leading heads of the great postal establishment
TO illustrate the enormous and rapid growth or
its business and the needs for legislative read
justment of much of its machinery that 1t has
outgrown. For these, and valuable rscoIn-
mendations Of the postmaster general, attention
* earnestly invited to his report. a department
whose revenues have increased from SIS, ~ coo
in 1870, to O000 III lSSS; despite reduc,
items of postage which have enormously reduced
the rates of revenue, while greatly increasing
its business, demands the careful consideration
of the congress, as TO ali matters suggested oy
those familiar with its operations, aud which
are calculated to increase its efficiency and use
fitness
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06

Preparations for the centennial celebration Oh
wash e do0a as p President i of fb nfrd
at the city of New York have been made by
voluntary organization of the citizens of that 10
be afforded for the expression of the interest felt
throughout the country with this event, respect
fully recommend fitting and cooperate action by
States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06

An exhaustive study has also within the sa me
ieiiod been undertaken of the subject of food
aduteration and the best analytical methods
for detecting it. A part of the results of this
ment, which, with the matter in course of
preparation will make the most complete treatise
on the subject that has ever been published in
any country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06

has established diplomatic representation at this
capital and has evidenced every great interest in
the enterprise and achievements OF our citizens
1 am, therefore, hopeful that beneficial CONNER
cial relations between the two countries may be
brought about
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06

diplomatic mission from Corea has been re-
ceiFed, and the formal intercourse between the
two countries contemplated by the treaty of 1882 Is
how established. Legislative provision IS hereby
recommended TO organize and equip consular
courts in Corea
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06
CONSULAR SERVICE.

The reorganization for the consular service is
matter of serious importance to our national in
sular offices is believed to be greater than is at all
necessary for the conduct of the public business.
1t is not our policy to maintain more than
moderate number of principal offices, each sup
ported by a salary sufficient to enable the incum-
bent to live in comfort and distributed as to Sc
cure the convenient supervision through subordi-
nate agencies, of affairs over considerable dis
trict. 1 repeat the recommendations heretofore
made by me, that the appropriations for the
maintenance of our diplomatic and consular ser
or unofficial fees which our representatives abroad
are now permitted to treat as personal perquisites
should be forbidden. That system of consular
inspection should be instituted and that q limited
humber of secretaries of legation at large SHOULD
be authorized
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-06

My endeavors to establish by international CO.
operation, measures for the prevention of the
termination of fur seals in Behring sea, have not
been relaxed, and have hopes of being enabled
shortly to submit an effective and satisfactory
conventional project with the maritime powers for
the approval of the senate. The coast boundary
between our Alaskan possessions and British
Columbia, regret TO say, has not received the at
tension demanded by its Importance, and which
on several occasions heretofore / have had
the honor TO recommend to the congress.
The admitted impractcability of making an ac-
curate and precise survey and demarkation of the
boundary line as it is recited in the treaty with
Russia under which Alaska was ceded to the
United States renders it absolutely requisite for
the prevention of national jurisdictional comph-
cations that adequate appropriation for recon
nosSance and survey to obtain proper knowledge
of the locality and the geographical features of
the boundary, should be authorized by congress
with as little delay as possible knowledge to be
only thus obtained is an essential perquisite for
negotiation for ascertaining a common boundary
or as preliminary to any other mode of settlement
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27

BERLIN, March 25.-Low-lying dis
tricts along the banks of the rivers
Elbe and Vistula are inundated. The
village of Dorniiz is isolated in the
midst of a great lake. A number of
soldiers from the nearest garrison, after
arduous efforts. succeeded in reaching
there with supply of food for the in
habltants, but fifteen of them were
drowned in further attempts to relieve
numerous villages il similar position.
The floods. it is estimated, cover 200
square miles of territory, and alarming
rumors of the extent of the damage
done are circulated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
FROM FOREIGN SHORES
Electric Flashes from the Old
World Capitals.
THE DEAD EMPEROR's WILL.
French observation-disclosures Floods
Victory for Wi1son-A Swindled
Audience-Frederick
French Elections. .

PARIS, March 25.-In the election at
Marseilles to-day, for member to the
Chamber of Deputies, Pyatt, irIeconcil-
able, received 40 204 votes, Herne. con-
rvatlve % $50, Fouquier, opportunist,
12.440, and Gen. Boulanger, 995. In the
election at Laon, Gen. Boulanger re-
ceived 5000, NJ. Dourner, radical, 26,
sos, and M. Jacqueminot, conservative,
"a. $40. Another ballot is necessary.
The police selz.d u any voting papers
issued in behalf of General Boulsnger
at Marseilles. on the ground that they
did not bear the name of the printer.
M. Laguerre will interpellate govern
ment, in regard to the seizure, in the
Chamber OF Deputies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
Receiving the Envoy

ROME, March 25.- King Humbert,
to-day received Prince Won Hohenlohe
Ingel6ngen, German special envoy, who
of Emperor Frederick to the Ger
man throne. The Prince brought
letters from Emperor Frederick and
Empress Victoria to the King
and Queen, in which their Males
ties expressed thanks for the sympathy
shown on the occasion of the death oil
Emperor William.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
Victory for Wilson .

PARIS, March 26.-The Court Of APP
pr ais has reversed the decision of the
lower court in the case of NJ. Wilson,
charged with completely in the deoora-
ton scandal, and acquts Wilson of the
charges against him. The other persons
tired with Wilson on similar charges
were also acquitted. The judgment of
the court severely condemns the sc,s i'm
pu'ed to Wilson anu others, but declares
that existing laws do not apply to the
ofense charged against them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
A Swindled Audience

PARIS, March 25.-The Boulanger meet
ing, to which M. Michalen called atten-
ton in the Chau Der of Deputies yester-
day, was held in RivaIli Hall. None OF the
alleged promoters attended the meeting.
The gatekeeper disappeared with the
receipts, and the au0Ience, after noisy
protests, resolved to ask the public
prosecutor to indict the persons RESPONSE
BILE for the meeting on the charge OF
sWindling.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
The Emperor's VIII.

BERLIN, March 25.-The late Empe-
ror's will shows that his total savings
do not exceed $4,000, 600. The larger
portion of his property is left to increase
of the crown establishment of his
father. The remainder is divided be-
tween the Empress Augusta. Emperor
Frederick and the Grand Duchess of
Baden. Babenburg Castle and Coblentz
Palace are bequeathed to Empress Au-
gusts. There are minor legacies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
Salt Lake & Western
RAILWAY.

On and after
March Is; 1887
Trains will run as follows:
.-~,O.Dn 1roTYNJrA TTAER
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
Money For The . all.

PARIS, March ON. DeLesseps writes
to the financial correspondents of the
Panama Canal Company that 10S ,23S
new obligations have been subscribed
for placing 100000 francs in the
hands of the company. He regards this
As satisfactory. but authorizes the cor
to continue to receive sub
will now authorize the lottery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-03-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
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covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, but be sure you get the genuine.
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good, or just the same. Don t be de-
ceived, but insist upon getting DR..
Kings New Discovery, which is guaran.
teed to give relief in all Throat, Lung
and Chest affections. Trial bottles free
at A. G. Smith d Co.'S. Drug Store.
Large bottles 81. 6