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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
TO BIZ SUCCESSFUL IN STRAW
BERRY GROWING.

To be successful in growing straw
berries, a rich soil must be available,
and clean, thorough culture given dur
ing tue entire growth Of the plants.
Strawberries require q great deal OF
moisture, especially during the fruit,
ing season, aad this a be conserved
by mulchIng between the rows or by
keeping the soil constantly loose on
top. If irrigation is practicable, this
can be used with much profit. OF
course there are a great many varieties
of strawberries, but there are only a
few which / have tested that are really
adapted Co southern OHIO. One variety
may do remarkably well In a certain
section and be almost worthless in an
other. For home and table use and
near markets, 1 find the Cumberland,
HaverIand, Crescent, Bubach, Ivanhoe
and Aliens Seeding very profitable
They are vigorous growers and hardy.
The yield is large and the fruit uni
form. l think the Cumberland is prob
ably the best for home use, but for
shipping it is not 20 desirable.
When setting the plants in spring,
prepare the bed thoroughly, see that
the soil is rich and as free as possible
from noxIous weeds and grass seeds.
During the season I pick out and mark
the best plants and use these for setting
other fields the next year. In this way,
the choicest plants car be secured. 1
have always had the best success in
setting as early in spring as the ground
can be worked. As oon as growth be-
gins, the strawberry fields should be
thoroughly cultivated and this should
be continued until the first Of Septem-
Der, The weeds and gaass must be
gotten rid of as soon as they make their
appearance.-Joseph Allen, OHIO.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
TRUTH ABOUT SAN JOSH SCALE.

I see that Germany has placed an
embargo on American fruit on account
of the San Jose scale. l know that
German authorities have been in o
respondence with entomologists here
In relation to the pest and believe that
the embargo is due to fright rather
than TO any desire for retaliation. Ii
seems 60 me that an unnecessary fear,
q sort of panic, has overcome the East
In regard 20 this pest. 1t is about as
senseless as was the tuberculosis scare
which seems to have run its course
after doing all the damage it could.
/ AN glad to see the conservative
stand this journal has taken in the
matter, and approve your suggestion
at the end of Prof. Smiths letter that
il would be just as well not to send
specimens through the mails, A small
pox scab might be interesting as q
specimen, might be of use in showing
people what the disease was like, and
might be perfectly harmless, but IL is
just as well that we cannot use the
mails for distributing them.
In California we have run the course
of the San Jose scale and, al Artemus
Ward might say, now regard it as q
Harmless little cuss." 1t was intro
duced here without our knowledge and
had made itself at home with US before
we were aware. We did all we could
to help ourselves against its ravages,
and put our trust in Providence, which
never deserts good Californians. As a
result nature provided a remedy and
the little parasite (Aphelinus fuscipen-
nis) soon overlook the intruder, and TO-
day we laugh at the San Jose scale and
it's threats, for we have a friend that
ia working night and day and we know
that u orchards are safe. We did
not destroy orchards, cut down our
trees or do any of the other foolish
things that are being urged on some of
the Eastern orchardists.
IL you know anyone afflicted with
the terrible pest give him the following
instructions in regard to it as coming
from n who knows. In the first place,
If anyone advises him to cut down and
burn his trees tell him to go to Klon,
dixie or some other place where he will
have a wider field for the display OF his
abilities. Then let him cultivate thor
oughly ard keep his trees in as vigor.
Gus a condition As possible. This will
give them powers of resistance against
the San Jose scale and all other troubles
Burn all prunings. Spray thoroughly
with some good compound, either the
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
ENTIRELY SATISFIED.
Office Of
s. W SMITH

s. W SMITH
Breeder and Shipper, Of Thorough
bred and Imported Stock.
COCHRANvILLErPA Feb. % SO
The Progressive Farmer, Raleigh,
N. c..
DEAR SIR:-Since I have been adver
tising through your columns I have
been entirely satisfied with the results
and the amount Of inquiries received
from the add running in your columns
is equal to any of same circulation
that l have On my list and I am con-
ident we have sold as much stock
through your medium as any other
the same circulation
Wishing you success with your paper
and that it may still press still further
out, / remain,
Very respectfully,
S. W. SMITH.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
aORTIOUTTURE
HINTS.

Tobacco smoke will kill plant lice.
The pumpkin is worthy Of cultiva
ton for stock feed aloneH
Asparagus grows readily from seed,
but the seed terminates slowly.
Vigorous trees will resist fringe and
insects much better than weak ones.
It is better to set cabbages early in
the spring, though the weather may be
cold and vet.
Sulphur, lime and carbolic acid are
what some apply to trees to keep off
rabbits and mice.
The man who has Ben Davis apples
60 sell is not worrying over their quail
ity. "Apples is apples. Western
PLowman.
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for $50 to $40 would pay both in cash
and in the satisfaction of mind which
accompanies the possession OF such
animals.-Prof. Fred w. Morse, N. q.
Experiment Station, in Farm and
Home.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
POLK'S
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All that is asked for it is a
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The herald., 1898-06-21
THE SITUATION


safety interviewed board the New York and looks for
speedy settlement the Admiral Sampson details Of his work and the results of
Banco
Havana opinion of Cuban
Havana the defens will able Withstand
refused obson the other the
mac flag been created for
the Philippine third expedition sail this week. the fourth getting ready
Another attempt has been made Agudo the nsurgent chief
The herald., 1898-06-21
The Submarine Boat

WASHINGTON June 2oSpecia to The Head) Lieutenant CON-
mand William W. Kmba commander Of the torpedo hota of the
United States has written the department follows
Snd the Holland submarine boat Santiago and will take her. with
volunteer and clear the harbo of Spanish ships and mnes
Mr. Kmba the abest tn. navy and of acknowl-
edged authorities of torpdoe torpedo boats and other high explosives
probable the navy department may order official test of the
Holland boat to determine her availability for such enterprise
The herald., 1898-06-21
NEWS FROM EAST and WEST
What Dewey Will Do When
His Troops Arrive
THE Law OF RETALIATION IN WAR
Mckinley May Invoke It In Case Of Harm to Hobson and
His Crew-Geting Ready for the Next Ex-
petition to the Philippines
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SPECIAL WIRE.


WASHINGTON June 2o-Pubic attention today divided
almost evenly between three Subctsh movement of General Skaters
army the probability Of nforcemens having reached Dewey and the
status of obon the hero Up to late hour in the afternoon
neither Of the anxousy awaited which to the
transports Santiago Manila had reached either the
departments not doubted however that vessels are off
Santiago for although progressing less speed than the English eam
ship which reached Kingston and reported having passed them in the
Wndward Passage night the distance which they would be Obliged
from the Wnwa Passage Santiago less than that aversed
by the British Ship which into Jamaica the early afternoon
the transports arrived only this morning off Santiago they could not
report that fact solely by of dispatch boat running to King
on Journey that direct report from the fleet be
expected until hour tonight doubted that just about the
Shaf appears off Santiago the Charleston will appear Manila bay
leading the three transports which bring nearly 5000 Deweys
assistance will known however, officially for
cable point.
What Will Dewey Do
questioned whether with this force to back him, Dewey will
feel justified aung Manila even accepting its surrender Either
would involve heavy responsibility for the admiral and it
extremely desirable that be afforded jealous European for
Intervention Manila under guse of protecting the interests of their SUBJ
Therefore, be that the admiral will wait for another ten days.
troops reaches Cavt this he prob
ably troops that the of Cavi which
completely the control himself and the insurgents and employ the
time accustoming them to Manila methods and climate
Mckinley May Retaliate
During day dispatches announcing that Captain General Bnco
exchange obson and his fellow prisoners created
The herald., 1898-06-21
Saliva Sends a Bullet Into the
Generals Leg
SOUGHT TO AVENGE BROTHERS, DEATH
Government Will Try Hollands Submarine Torpedo Boat.
The Arms, Batteries and Ships in Havana
and Its Harbor-A Foil List
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

WASHINGTON 2-Ma advces have been received in Wash
non attempt Havana assasn Captain General Blanco
which made by Mariana Sa young member of the volunteer
army The volunteers parade the Streets unoerd crying "Viva
Weyer! Down with Bano!
The people, especially the utonomst quitting the city rapidly
possible and General Bano wounded he is holds daily conferences
with the commanders the volunteers who apparently powerless to
bring about order The attempted killing of the captain took place
he leaving h palace accompany of the officers
inspection of the eahwokS th outskirts Saliva sent rifle bullet
into the calf of General Bano left leg The volunteer member Of
the guard duty around the palace His BROTHER also voun
arrested recently charge of conspng against the established
condemned death and executed There dssenon
among the volunteers that me but open outbreak Saliva will be
executed. 4'avasps
The herald., 1898-06-21
Havana's Boats and Batteries

KEY WEST Fla June 20-pecia to The Herad Advices from
Havana Cuba received here by reliable courier this morning
say Spanish wahps port Cond de Venadto and
on Page Four)
The herald., 1898-06-21
SKATERS ARMY JOINS SIMPSONS Fleet
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.

enthusiastic acherng the 0 OF
a. far a. learned beer b
will be by land
The herald., 1898-06-21
What Will Dewey Do
Mckinley May Retaliate

During the day dispatches announcing that Captain General Blano
refused to exchange otson and his fellow prisoners created
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-26
WAS A DISAGREEABLE SHOCK
Proclamation Is Interpreted as Fresh
Defeat for British Policy.

London, September 24.-The recent dramat-
ic development of the Chinese puzzle came
as a disagreeable shock TO the people of
Great Britain. and their chagrin was in
tenslfied by the fact that they We're revel-
ing in their apparent diplomatic triumph
in the disgrace of Ii Hung Chang ana the
wane of Russian influence. NOT only IN
Great Britain. but abroad. the queen dow
ayers proclamation is Interpreted as Il
fresh defeat for British policy and as an
act of revenge upon the part of England
arch enemy Ii Hung Chang.
1t is generally believed that the mission
of the Marquis Ito, the Japanese states
man. to China for the purpose of attempt
ing to bring about an offensive and defen-
sive alliance between Japan and China,
was the last straw which reused the III
gress in the empress do~ager and enabled
the Russian party. led by LII Hung Chang.
to regain It's influence. 1t is well known
that the Chinese. III spite of their defeat
in the war with Japan, still regard the
Japanese as inferior beings. and the in
tense hatred of the doWager empress for
anything japanese is also an acknowledged
fact
Advices received here from the European
capitals indicate that political circles am
ticipate the reinstatement of Ii Hung
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-26
AUGUSTA REACHES SPAIN.
Former Captain General Uses His
Tongue Quite Freely.

Madrid. September 22.-Cieneral August,
the former captain general of the Philip
nine islands, who has just arrived at Vi
toria SPAIN from Manila. in an interview
is quoted as discussing the Philippine ques-
tion in an interesting manner. He is al
legged to have said
Before | left Spain | knew the situa
ton in the Philippine is .ands was grave.
Senior Moret, the minister O. the colonleS
In the last cabinet of Senior SaSasta. re
marked to me when the WAY win the
United States broke out that there Wouli
be a terrible state of things.
Continuing, General Augusta described
Admiral Montejos fleet as some '0hI
wooden ships and said they came 10 Ma
Mia practically pursued by Dewey. Tie
"Our batteries fired at the Americans. bat
o,r Guns were mounted on false plates and
800 the first shot they became useless.
Ar daybreak we were in the power OF me
americans and an hour afterwards me
Snanish fleet had ceased to exist.
"DeWey summoned me to SURRENDER;
refused and he threatened to rae the
town [ replied: Rae it, but so long aus
i've the Spanish flag will float on the ruins
of Manila. . , ,,,,
der and | again refused. Dewey tlen
bombarded tho town md Man!iI Suflen-
dered. 800, ,-.,,..
But, considering my presence no longer
necessary | asked the government FOR per
mission to go home, as my position had
become by no means easy. [ think have
done my duty as a soldier and d Span
lard"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-26
MORE TROOPS TO GO TO MA-.-i-A
REGIMENTS Now on the Slope Will Be
Sent to General Otis.

WASHINGTON. September 19.-The war de-
nartment today ordered the following reSI-
ments. now at San Francisco, to Mania:
riftv-ffrst lowe Twentieth Kansas, First
Tennessee. First Washington, detach-
rnent of the Second Oregon, four compa-
mics of the TWenty-third infantry ana re-
cruits for the Tenth Pennsylvania. tIrSt
Nebraska and First Colorado
II was stated at the war department
that no emergency has arisen which made
1t necessary to send the troops now at
San Francisco to Manila, but the order
issued today was in accordance with the
general plan of the department regarding
Il garrison for the Philippines. That plan
of garrison duty includes 20,O00 men for
the philippines, 1880 for Porto Rico and
GO 900 for Cuba. The troops to be sent 10
Manila under todays order Will fill the
complement for that station. The troops
would have been sent before, It is said, eX-
cept that the department was awaiting the
return of the transports. The order direct
ing the movement of troops from San
Francisco contains the following:
The ouartermasters' department win
furnish the necessary transportation,
espeCial care being taken TO provide sur
fcicnt space and the subsistence and
medical departments are charged with
providing ample and suitable supplies
furnished by their respective depart
ments to secure the comfort, wcll-being
and health of the troops en- route.
BY command of
MAJOR GENERAL MILES.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-26
BIG BA7TLESH|PS
RUSHED TO MANILA
Navy Yard Is Ordered to Push
Repairs on the Oregon
and Iowa.
EARLY START TO BE MADE
Kaiser's Warships Are Being Gathered
South of the Philippine Group
and Mckinley Determines
To Be Fully Prepared
for Any Move.

Washington September 19.--The navy de-
partment is rushing preparations for the
start of the big batteshps oregon and
Iowa to Honolulu and orders have been
sent TO the New York navy yard TO have
the mechanics work overtime on those
ships. The purpose is to have them start on
their long voyage by the end of the pres
ent month, and according ia the department
calculations they will arrive at their desi-
nation by the end of January There is
little effort now to conceal the fact that
the department will have the ships met at
Honolulu by dispatch boat with orders 70
turn their prows westward to Manila.
BattleshpS of this character are not
needed to keep the Filipino insurgents in
order, and their assembling at Manila in
conjunction with the dispatch of heavy re-
endorsements of troops for the American
land forces cannot but be regarded as sig
nifiCant.
In well informed circles here it is
said that the real purpose Of the pres
ident in making these preparations is
to insure the peace commissioners
against any interference in their work
OF disposing of the future of the Phil
iprine islands according to their best
judgment.
Not having disclosed HIS plans respecting
the islands outside of Luzon, the seat OF
the capital of the group, the president still
reserves for the American peace commits
sicner the right to dispose Of the remain
der of the islands as they may deem best.
A long line of curious Incidents to Whlch
one of the great European powers hA. bceh
a party, has beyond question done much
to cause a feeling of uncasincSs on the part
of the administration as tending To snow
purpose to interfere in our free action in
the Philippines, ana this has only been
slightly diminished by apparently frank dis
chalmers of an Interior purpose, because
tne incidents continue quietly ana In a
manner calculated to avoid attracting at
tentiOn.
Such, for instance, is the gathering
of naval vessels to the south or the
Philippine group, the only explanation
of which, coming from native sources,
it is true, but still bearing marks OF
genuineness, is a purpose of acquiring
either by seizure or by some secret
pact with the Spanish government the
Important island of Palawan.
This particular island forms one side OF
the gateway through which must pass an
of the extensive commerce that hoWS Dc
tween Australia, Micronesia and southern
China. The passage is narrow and If the
Islands of the Philippine group are to be
retained, outside of Luzon, this island OF
palav,an must be kept as forming one side
Of the gateway. 1t is gathered That Ii is
the purpose of the president therefore TO
nrevent the alienation by Spain Of any OF
the Philippine group and that these pFepa-
ra.ions naval as well rs military, are p1t
stcps toward the execution of his purpose.
l,t.. f.t.t t.F m -
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-26
SOME INDIGNANT HAWAIIANS.
They Meet and Resolve To Undo All
That Has Been Done.

San Francisco September 21.-Fhe steam
ship Alameda arrived today from Austria
liam points VIC Honolulu. AdViccs from
the latter place under date of September
Itch say that the congressional commits
sioners are finishing their work and expect
to leave for Washington September 23d.
The commissioners are now being dcuggd
with petitions and memorials from the ma
tive HaWaiians. The sentiment of the ma
tives appears to be divided. one faction
desires the restoration of the queen while
the other accepts the new order of affairs
and asks for certain rights under the form
of government.
The natives who favor restoration held
mass meeting ON September 18th and
adopted memorial which was presented
to the commissioners. The memorial al
leGeS that the annexation treaty mas failed,
and the JOINT resolution is ineffective he
cause it was not passed by the people Of
the hawaiian islands or the representative
of the legislature. Inc memorial concludes
ment of January 10. 1886, be restored under
the protection of the United States OF
America. Among the speakers a. tue mass
meeting was Robert W Wilcox. the reVo-
mtioniSt, who Il few weeks ago took the
oath of allegiance to qualify himself for u
full PARDON for past miSdeeds.
POINTING to the United States flag over
the government building, he said: 1t is
useless to say that the nag over there viii
not come down again. 1t was up before,
and it come down 1t will be shown that
annexation vote was carried through by u
handful of foreigners. If America loves US.
why were not Hawaiians placed on the
commission? We are not represented there
The next thing we shall not be able to
vote"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-09-26
EMPRESS RULES
CHINESE EMPIRE
Old Emperor Tenders Resignation
and Surr0nders All Power to
Dowager Empress.
Ii HUNG CHANG RESTORED
New Order Means Increased Russian
Influence and Delay in Much
Needed Reforms.
Ii HUNG CHANG RESTORED

Pelin. September 22,-An imperial edict
Just issued definitely announces that inc
emperor of China has resigned his power TO
the empress (dowager empre@a), VINO mas
ordered the ministers to deliver to her IN
failure their official reports.
If is difficult to obtain reliable informa-
+ion at the palace in regard to the pro-
ceedings. but the recent reformatory edicts
probably caused the change. NmIe the
emperor was subseryent and a mere figure
head, the dowager empress permitted MIN
to remain in peace, but as soon as ne az
tempted to act his own initiative MS
practical disposition was the result. HIS
p"incipaI adviser, Hang Humol, the Can
tonese reformcr, fled III spite Of the Vlg-
orous attempts made to arrest him, and IT
is said he is now on his way to Shanghai.
The effect of the change must be great.
In all probability Ii Hung Chang viii be
retnstatel in power and Russian influence
will increase. The hopes of reform SO
ar,ently cherished by the intelligent fac
lions of the Chinese are now impossible
of fulhllment,
The suddenness of the coup is said to be
due to the desire of the dowa8er empress
to prevent the mission Of the Marquis Ito
from being successful. The Japanese
statesman recently came to Pckin with the
object of trying to bring about an alliance,
offensive and defensive, between Japan
ard China.
The new order of things will undoubted-
ly prejudice British interests in China.
1t is reported today that the next edict
will give the full reasons for the change.
The wording OF the present edict is not
yet obtainabe but it is, IN effect, that the
emperor requested the doWagcr empress to
no