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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23
wIND-UP CRANBERRY SEASON

An improbable year is rapidly
drawing to a close, the cranberry
movement and market being a success:
sion of disappointment from first to
last. February prices are very much
lower than they should be, and
far less than an average one year with
another. Two chief causes have
operated to make the year unsatisfac
tory to cranberry growers. One, the
overwhelming crop of apples, which
has made this fruit plentiful in every
nook and corner of the land at prices
perhaps the lowest on record, very
largely supplying place which ordi.
narily would be filed TO some extent
by cranberries. Scarcely less import
ant in causing low prices was the poor
keeping quality Of berries, notably
these from Cape Cod. Consumers in
altogether too many instances still re-
gard cTanberries as a luxury, and even
though prices have been low from the
beginning, the & neral business quietude
distribution.
AS shown in our exclusive IT port last
October, the 90 cranberry crop in New
Jersey was especially small, and testi
mony throughout the entire season
has verlfied this estimate. AS for Cape
God, we pointed out at that time that
while the crop was apparently only a
moderate one, numerous small bogs
turned eff greatly increased yields, and
many sections of New England which
ordinarily show up only small qUantl
ties, last year harvested good many
berries. These unexpected pockets
have to some extent swelled the aggre
gate New England supply, but what
was more important still, considerable
part Of the Cape God fruit turned out
even more seriously damaged, through
unfavorable summer weather, than
Sc emed probable in the early autumn.
The poor keeping quality OF these ber-
ries has proved very mischievous.
Large quantities were placed on the
market soft and wet, but not only
damaging the sale of really choice fruit,
whether grown East or West, but also
restricting the sale of poor and common
qualities. AS a ree ult, while the aggre
gate cranberry crop was small one,
growers received no adequate prics re-
muneration. Frost and wet weather
combined to make nearly all the late
fruit reach the market il extremely
poor condition, and berries commencing
to show bad order, prices were speedily
made which would move them quickly.
Dealery have lost money on their stock.
and during the past few weeks have
had all the berries they could handle
forced on them, strictly on commission.
A top price in practically all markets
ia IS per barrei for very best berries,
with some transactions of good to choice
fruit as low as So so to 81, and from that
ali the way down to so cents for soft
and damaged stock. This holds true
in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York
and Boston. As for reserves in grow,
ers' hands, these are greatly reduced,
particularly in Wisconsin and New
jersey, careful estimates from the last
named State placing it at Is TO 25 per
cent. Of the 90 crop there. A number
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

Hot baths made by putting sulphur
in water are a specific for scab in sheep
1t ia very infectious, and any sheep
having it should be kept by itself. The
bath will need to be repeated at inter
walls of one or two or three days, for at
least three times, in order to destroy
germs that were not advanced enough
for the first application to kill. The
Australian sheep growers have sue
ceeded in eradicating scab from that
country. Now every sheep brought to
Australia has to submit the bath once
to destroy possible germs that have not
become visible.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

Almost all stable manure is deficient
in potash. 1t is best supplied in the
form of German potash salts, which
are not caustic, and will absorb am
monia rather than dissipete it if ap-
piled to manure heaps. In this way a
double purpose is accomplished. The
most valuable quality of the manure is
sgved, and the manure is at the same
time res nforced in the mineral fertiIi.
zer which it most lacked to be effe ctive.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23
No. 8

of small points in Cape Cod still COZ.
tain cranberries, which are being held
for better market Still others have
shipped, but up to the present time re-
ceived no sale returns. It is now so
late in the season that growers and
dealers as rule do not anticipate any
appreciable advance, and are closing
out as rapidly as practicable. At the
rece1t meeting of the American Gran.
berry growers association at Trenton
the general feeling expressed was one
OF encouragement, prices having de-
clined so much in the last few yt ars.
until they are now regarded as very
close to cost of production. There has
been no foreign outlet Of consequence,
the company which was organized to
promote the export business shipping
only 600 bushels to Europe from the
crop of 80 American Agriculturist.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

per cent. Larger yields were obtained
from the combined solid and liquid
manure than from solid manure alone.
Horse manure produced larger yields
than cattle manure. Flowing manure
under was better than applying it on
the surfaca.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

The planting of tree, whether for
fruit, timber or ornament, increases
the value of the land. The value Of
many farms could be almost doubled
in a few years, at least in a generation,
by judiciouB tree planting.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

If you are in the dairy business to
stay, there is more than one reason for
raising your own calves. You cannot
only develop the best milking strains
in this way, but you can be sure of
having quiet and gentle COWS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

Now is the time to pay your subscrip-
tion. Tomorrow may be too late.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23
~gu wATIoNAL loRMERs' ALI
aNCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

Mann Page, Brandon,
'71 7T1iee-President-H. Q. snavely, Leb-
"iSal' isSaae'retary- -Treasurer-R. A. South
Forth, Denver, Ool.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
HLLoucks, Huron, 8. D.; w. P.
p-;ckar Cogan Station, Pa. J. +. vii
iotta Cts Kansas; W. L. Peeke, Ga.
JUDICIARY.
"A southworth, Denver, Colo.
p ". Beck, Alabama.
ID. Davie, Kentucky.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
JUDICIARY.
.o,zzs CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALI
ANOH.

AHOHs
President = DIR. Cyrus Thompson,
H' Vice, President-Jno. Graham, Ridge
"5e See1Sretary -Treasurer-W. g. Barnes,
Lecturer. 7. B. Hoover, Elm City,
81 sHfeward-Dr. H3 Y. N. seaweil, Villa
Oh Chiapiain-Rev. P. h. Massey, Dur
o Door-keeper-Geo. T. Lane, Green's
eoro, N. G. u
Assistant Door keeper-Jas. K. Lyon,
Durham, N. Q.
gergeant-at- -Arms-A.D D. z. Wallace,
Rutherfordton, n. 0.
State Business Agent-T. 1vey, Hills
boro, N. @.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W.
A. Graham, Machpelah, N. Q.
HxpCUTrvs CoMlnTTEE or THE NoRTH
UARoLIHA FARl[KRs' STATE ALLIANCE.
AZ. Hileman, Concord, n. O.; n.
O. English, Trinity, N. O.; James H..
MeWborne, Kins on, N. Q.
tEAFR ALLIANCE JUDICIARY oonHrTEu.
John Brady, GateSville, n. O.; DIR.
J.F, Harrel, Whiteville, n. c.; L. j.
Gambler. Acton. n. O.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

"The Progress
sive Farmer Is 6
good paper--far
above the aver
age and possibly
the best advertisa
ing medium in ",
c." Printers Ink.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-23

zagth Carolina Reform Press Association.
ORcsrs-J. L. Ramsey, PrCstde'at ;
sGTIoR BtstLeT, Vice President; ". s.
EGrReS, SecTetGFB,
PAPER3.
Psusszive Farmer, State Organ, RAleigh, T. 2
ES1cssIan Raleigh, n. &.
Ss-c1~V Hickory, n. o.
RSttJaT Whitakers, n. o.
iIrr Home Beaver Dam, ~. q.
The Populist, QmOerUon' y -
The Peoples Paper, CnarloCte' N' -
The Vestibule, ConcorO' y y
The PlOW- Boy W&dSSDoro, ~. y
Carolina WatchmRns SaLlsOury' N u
Each Of the G6OUe-EGnted pGpeTs are
psGasstsd to Keen the list standing on
As fTst pGqe and add Others, prOotded
AeF are duly elected. Any paper ta:t-
.aG 30 advocate the OcaLG platform I1tLI
le dropped from the list promptly. Ot'T
geopIe cGn nOtU see tCbGt papers are
ssblished in their interest.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
WHAT TO DC.

There Is comfort In the knowledge 80 often
expressed. that DIR. Kilmer's Swamp. Root,
tho great kidney remedy fulfills every wish
In relieving pain I'm the back kidneys, liver
bladder and every part OF the urinary pas.
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following use OF liquor. wine or beer ana
overcomes that unpleasant necessity OF be-
Ing compelled to get up many times during
the night to urinate. The mild and extra
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ized.' 1t stands the highest for its wonderful
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Sold by druggists price fifty cents and one
dollar. For sample bottle and pamphlet
both sent free by mail, mention THE EVEN.
ING TRIBUNE and send your full rostofiice
address to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N.
Y. The proprietors OF this paper guarantee
the genuineness of this offer.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23

Jones of Newport, william Mariner of
Milwaukee and Frank f. Dole of New
Haven, form the executive sommittee.
Beaver Brook Phenomenon Ia late i'm
portation from England by Tyler Morse Of
Asylum Station, Mass, who owns the ia
nous Beaver Brook kennels. This dog
has been very successful as prize winner
in England and much Is expected Of him
here. Two other bulldogs of rrote are Lord
Yarmouth and Beaver Brook Sultan, the
latter a companion of Phenomenon at Mr..
Morse's kennels. Beaver Brook Sultan
was imported from England last year and
was born in 1890 He has won first prizes
at many shows IN various American cities,
including the First Challenge at the New
York show this year. He was beaten there
by Lord Yarmouth as the best bulldog in
the show, under the judging Of John Fl.
Matthews, but the next month at st.
Louis, under James Mortimers judging,
Sultan beat Lord Yarmouth as the best
bulldog in the show. Sultan In white,
with large brindle patch over his right
eye. He is broad and low in stature and
has massive skull, with short muzzle
and the typical rose ears. His shoulders
are deep, his back short and reached and
his legs well proportioned. He is wonder
fully active for dog of his years. When
in condition, he weighs about so pounds.
Lord Yarmouth, who is owned by
Bulkeley Wells of the Beaumaris kennels,
Manchester, Mass, was born in EngIand
in November, 1888, and was imported to
this country last January Since his ar
rival he has won many prizes, ths most
important of which were the first prize in
both the novice and open classes at the
New York show; a special priao with
Beaumaris Jenny for the best pair and the
Grand Challenge trophy for the best bull
dog In the show. Before his importation
be had a long list of English victories to
his credit Lord Yarmouth has immense
bone, a short, well reached back, splendid
shoulders and correctly proportioned legs
and loins His skull is of extraordinary
length from ear to eye. His jaws are
square, and the wrinkle Is profuse..
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
THE LOVADLE BULLDOG
Some Of the Characteristics of q
Much Maligned Brute.
THREE FAMOUS IMPORTATIoNs.

e~~~~ -~-~~~.s 1870 W. >@ossss - ssss
Beaver Brook Kennels-0 Good Points Of
the Species ~ Ezsmpliasd by the Great
Trio.
The bulldog is little understood In
America His looks belle him. Most peo-
pie believe him to be among the most fero-
cious Of brutes, but the fact Ii that he Is
exceptionally kind and lovable. As u
watchdog he Is Of little value because he
makes friends of strangers too readily
No dog Is more delicate, the majority Of
bull puppies dying at an early age. In
England, where the breed Is centuries old,
the stock Is better and stronger. Bulldogs
are far more numerous there, and they
more nearly APPROACH the ideal standard Of
their species. All Of the finest dogs here
have been imported from England, though
now, through the efforts of the Bulldog
Club Of America, the improvement of tho
type Of the American bred dog Is being
striven for earnestly. The officers of the
club are: President, John III. Matthews,
New York; vice president, III. ID. Kendall,
Lowell, Mass; secretary, f. A. Wood
ward, Chicago; treasurer, X. X. Austin,
Nav York. These, with Renshaw Mason
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
DIXON AND HAWKINS.

They Will Meet at San Francisco Tonight
-Colored Lad is the Favorite.
Tonight George Dixon, the featherweight
champion, and Dal. Hawkins, the man
who SO easily finished Martin Flaherty at
Carson City, will come together in San
Francisco. Dixon has been hard at work
for three weeks, and he is in splendid con-
dition. He has been in training with Joe
Wolcott, who is matched with Green and
Jack Everhardt, who will meet Spider
Kelley on Aug. 6. Pools are selling at SIC
to ~ with the colored man on the long
end. There is plenty of Hawkins money,
however.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Two Teams in Pawtucket, Fall
River, New Bedford and
Taunton.
MAKING AN EIGHT CLUB CIRCUIT
No New England League Games Yesterday
University of Wisconsin Has Champion
Sprinter-The DIxon-Iiawkins Fight
Occurs Tonight--Gen neral Notes.

An amateur football league Is being
talked of, to include teams from New Bed
ford, Fall River, Taunton and Pawtucket,
with two teams from each city II possible.
Gold and silver medals will be secured for
prizes and strong amateur league will no
doubt be formed. Secretary Thomas
Broughton of New Bedford would like to
hear from clubs desiring to join the league
or from players Of ability in the places
named above.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23

Ben Ellis has gone TO Newport. which
means that Dinsmore's head will probably
come off. "Din" Is a clean fielder and an
earnest worker, but he cannot bat. His
average as given this week rs .198.
-
Games scheduled today: Pawtucket st
Brockton, Fall River at Newport, Taunton
at New Bedford.
The wife of Tommy Stouch, second base
man OF the Pawtuckets, Is quite i'll.
-.
"Dusty" Rhodes, who was with the
Pawtuckets last season and who was sus-
pended, Is pitching for an amateur team
at Reading, Pa.
Providence opens up at Toronto today.
They 60 to Syracuse for game on Sunday
and back to the Canadian city on Monday;
then to Buffalo, Montreal and Syracuse
and then to Scranton and Wilkesbarre.
The team reopens at Adelaide Park Aug. IA
for the closing games.
~.
"Me neck was chopped" said Rollins,
''to reduce expenses" With Rollins gone
the league loses pack of cards.
"Silver" Braun is a conner, and it would
not /, surprising if he found himself in
the big league next year.
There Is no first baseman in the country
with a record that can equal Beaumont of
the Pawtuckets.
The Taunton papers are tickled to death
on account Of the,report TINT comes frcm
Springfield to the effect that Manager
Burns regrets having displaced Bobby
Moore for Jimmy Rogers, the ex-leaguer.
1t would be dull indeed over in the Her.
ring City but for these little incidents of
passing events.
~.
And, still Sheckard Is in the New Eng
land League, despite the many efforts OF
his Boston friends to push him on some
unsuspecting National League manager
Sheckhard can hit all right, but beyond
that he has done nothing remarkable. AS
a shortstop, he has five superiors in this
league.-[ Fall River Globe.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Racing at Bunalo.

w. p. Taylor. the lessee OF the Fort Erie
track, will arrange n meeting this year,
and still bigger one next year, where he
intends to give purse Of s25, 900, which
will be the largest ever given and under
conditions extremely favorable to owners.
Such man as Mr.. Taylor assuming 30
important role will give fresh impetus
20 the trotter, not only In the state Of
New York, but In the whole country. A
purse Of $4,000 will engage the earnest
attention Of the best men and the bost
horses
Two Old Rivals May Again Meet.
Johnny Grifin has gone to San francisco
60 meet the foe In the fistic arena, and
expects, before his return, to have me-
and settled the question of supremac,
between himself and Dixon. There ar,
many people today who believe that In {
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
The Greatest Railroad Center.

IL Is stated TINT Buffalo Is now the
greatest railroad center In the United
States, having more trackago than either
Now York, Chicago or St. Louis. Twenty
six great railroad corporations operate their
roads through Buffalo, and nearly 1000
acres Of land within the city limits is
given up To- railroad use.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
A NEW SPRINTER.

The University Of wisconsin Is Preparing
Champion.
America has produced many notable
sprinters who have authenticated records
of ten seconds or better for 100 yard runs.
Among others may be mentioned Sheriff.,
Jewett, Cary, Schifferstein, Ramsdell,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Pfnched i'm Various Ways.

'Ah, my poor man." said the benevo-
lent old lady, Il suppose you are often
,pinched by want and hunger, are you
not?'
''Yessum; and sometimes by the
cops."-Odds and Ends.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
A Shining Success,

The Widow-Do you think marriage
is always a failure?
Bulffnch-Always failure! Well, 1
should say not. Why, / know case
where the wife fairly idolizes her hus-
band. and he-why, ne can't keep away
from her a minute.
The Widow-Bless me! How long
have they been married?
Bulfnch-Nearly week.-Harlem
Life.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23

THE EVENING TRIBUNE will be sent by mail
TO any address for - cents n month. Readers
Of this paper, who want 90 see ~ regularly
while on their vacations, should leave an
order ut the Office before going away.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
The Amende Honorable.

Reporter (mistaking the English in
terpreter of the English embassy for
a Jap-You speak remarkably good
English for japanese.
Englishman Cndignantly)-Slr! I
am no Jap. am an Englishman born
and bred.
Reporter (abashed) - Um-er-yes,
yes. know. meant 10 say you speak
remarkably good English for an Eng
lishman.--N. Y. Weekly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

FIJI bottle or common glass with urine
and lot II stand twenty.four hours; a sedi.
ment or settling indicates q diseased con
dition of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen 1t Is positive evidence OF kidney
trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or
pain In the back. Is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out OF
order.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
The Way of the, World.

She didn't know much concerning society,
Or so her kind friends were led to infer,
But Notwithstanding her boasted propriety,
Society knew a great deal about her.
Town TODics.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23

He-why didn't you answer my letter
asking you 90 marry meS
The Fair Editor-You didn't inclose n
stamp. brooklyn Life
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Helping Him Along.

Diffident Lover-I called to-to-ask
-um-er-
Her Father-Yes, take her. This Is
my busy day. Get out.-Tit-Bits.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Setting Himself Right.

Magistrate-Thee evidence shows that
you threw stone at the man.
Mrs. M'Duff-An' it shows more than
that, yer honor. 1t shows that l hit
him.-Tit-Bits.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
The Orator.

He came In n carriage behind the band.
He's travelling now due south.
rhey exploded some powder under the
stand
As he started to shoot of his mouth.
-JudRe.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Pence Had to Rel.

"Do you and your wife ever have any
disputes?" -
mo. We live in fat, and there is
no room for argument.-N. Y. journal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23

Westing, Lee, Crum and Wefers. Now
comes the University of Wisconsin, acting
as sponsor for Maybury, who recently ran
the hundred" In Q As seconds and the
furlong In 81 2-5 seconds, the latter on q
curved track. He has not yet attained his
greatest speed and will probably make
his mark In the national championships.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Mutual Attractions

whenever make n new acquaint-
ance instinctively size him up"
well, hope you don't overlook the
fact that the new acquaintance sizes
you up.~LChicago Record.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
Unfair In Him.

"Ho treats his wife abominably."
"In what wayS"
"He grows younger looking every day. "
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-23
finish contest Griffin would prove him
self the better man.
LOUISVILLE WAS EASY.
Boston Walked Away With the Colonies
Baltimore Won and Lost.

AT LOuisViIle-
The Colonels quit after the fourth in
ming yesterday and the Bostons fattened
their batting averages considerably
Miller was substituted for Dowling in
the seventh inning