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TO IMPROVE OUR TOBACCO.

A group OF scientific men attached
to the Department Of Agriculture st
Washington are indUstriously study
ing the question of how to improve the
grade of American tobacco. Each has
his special branch of the investigation,
which has two objects in view. First
and most important to the consumer,
they desire to improve the grade Of the
home grown tobacco 90 that it will be
possible to furnish smoking material
at q reasonable price which shall be
equal to the expensive foreign brands;
and, secondly, which is Of more i'm
portance to the producer, they desire
to ascertain definitely just what it is,
climate, soil, or process of curing, that
produces 50 much better tobacco in
foreign countries than that produced
in the United States. Il they can dig
cover wherein the subtle distinction
lies and teach to the American pro
ducer the secret Of toning and flavor
ing his tobacco they will confer upon
the consumer an inestimabie blessing
and at the same time put millions of
dollars into the pockets Of American
farmers which are now spent in other
countries.
a brief description of their work,
which has already been alluded to in
previous issues of The Progressive
Farmer, is given in a recent issue Of
the Tobacco Journal. It says:
The work now being carried on at
the Department of Agriculture is
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03
FARM AFT AIRS.
OF vEREST TO COTTON GROW
FRS.

Tie indications are that the Cotton
Growers Convention to be held In
Raleigh, Wednesday of Fair week will
be largely attended.
The following is the letter issued by
Commissioner Patterson to the farmers
of the State:
"As you have probably seen in the
papers, q meeting has been called OF
the cotton growers Of the State, to be
held in Raleigh on Wednesday OF Fair
week, the time and place of meeting to
be announced in the city papers that
day.
The object of the convention is not
to pass resolutions to curtail the cotton
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03
PRACTICAL FARM NOTES.

Written for The Progressive Farmer 0y
me Editors and Guy z. Mitchell.
Tho renowned German economic
writer, Carl Simon, in his book "Ex-
mort Of Products of Agriculture from
the Uaited Statee; Agriculture in Ser
MANY" pays high tribute (though him
self an agrariaD) to American agrieul
mrs and allied industries. H9 says
among other things: 1T would be OF
reat economic advantage to Germany
If our agricultural class could increase
its cultivation of grain and other
PRODUCTS. such as fruit, meat, ETC., IN
order that We might become independ
en- Of other nations and save the many
millions that now go abroad. Agricul'
turaI products from the United States
compete severely with those OF native
growth. The competition Of the United
States does not, like that OF other grain
exporting exporting countries, conhne
hselt to cereals alone, but is danger
CnIival in all fields, as the country
s7Dorgs all kinds o. agricultural ma
chimes, etc.
The competition of other countries
is furtner, not as hurtful as that OF
the great Republic, because their
methods Of production and commercial
handing OF the products are primitive
and cur 8griculturi5ts can moro easily
comyese with them. The methods OF
the Americans, on the otaer hand, are
perfect.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03
No. "a
FARMERS QUESTION BOX.

Under this head The Progressive
Farmer will answer each week such
questions regarding farming in any of
its aspects as may be sent US. Having
secured the services of Prot. B Bsnjamin
Irby, Agriculturist of the North Caro-.
lima Experiment Station, and of Prof.
+. E Emery, who has also held this
position and is throughout the country
recognized as authority upon all4arm-
ing matters,-tWo men who have all
their lives studied the business of prac-
tical and scientific farming, we expect
to make this department of great value
to our readers, worth of itself 81 a year
to any farmer. Send on your queries.
This department. begins properly in
our next issue.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03

luS 0uA3 W' 40 pEJV6 tu6 existence or
the enZy N, Dr.. Loew conducted a large
number Of experiments with tobacco
in all stages Of curing or fermentation.
He has found that there exists on
Florida leaf two kinds of cxidizing
enzyms, distinguished as tobacco oxid.
ase and tobacco peroxidase. ComparI-
son with the Connecticut leaf has dem.
o1strated to his satisfaction that it is
on the difference in these enzyms and
on their presence or ats9nca that the
diff 3rence in favor and aroma depends.
The question is still, however, far from
settled.
Having demonstrated to his satisfac-
tion the presence of these enzyme, and
their effect on tobacco, DR.. Loew is
now engaged in classifying them, with
a view of com bining them so as to pro-
duce on the Connecticut leaf the same
eTzym which gives che Florida leaf it's
favor. There may exist great differ
ences in the amount of tobacco oxidase
Ond tobacco peroxidRse produced in
different varieties Of the tobacco plant
and under different conditions. The
quantity Of each may even differ on
the upper leaves fully exposed to the
sun and the lower leaves growing
mostly in the shade. There may also
be formed compounds in certain vari-
cites Of tobacco that will produce more
quickly the enzyms during curing or
termination than in other varieties.
A considerable diff 5renc9 was noticed
in comparing sample Of tobacco from
Conn lieut. with one from Florida. In
the fermentation of the former the to-
b8cco peroxidase was almost complete.
ly destroyed, while in that of the lat
ter considerable part was still intact.
Moreover, neither tho fermented nor
the cured Connecticut leaf contained
any tobacco Oxldase, although it was
found in greenhouse specimen of
fresh leaf. The beet example of how
the oxidiziag erzyn1s are brought to
the fullest action possible is in the
preparation of perique tobacco. The
rolls of twists are subjected to a pres
sure of about 81 600 pounds to the foot
to bring the juice from the interior to
the surface. After twenty four hours
the tobacco is taken out and aired a
few minutes, which causes a darken-
ing process to sat in. The juice is re-
absorbed into the tissue and the pres
gura is agaia applied. This process
continues every day for ten days or
more, and then at intervals for several
weeks, until very dark product is OBJ
tanned. The tobacco is not, however,
very strong, as the oxidation OF the
nicotine has been carried very far.
The action Of oxidizing enzYms has
also been noted in the preparation of
Japanese lac, in the manufacture of
natural indigo and in the fermen Eation
of the olive, practiced in certain parts
of Italy,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03

The OHIO Exper. ment Station has
"suec q bulletin describing IN detail a
very successful bepzine treatment Of
stomach worms in lambs. The treat
~ent was conducted by Mr.. J. Ewing
a' Wooster, Ohio. as follows:
ABOUT August first { 98J a car load Of
amos was received from the Chicago
IafEeE They were thin and some be-
s.'nulng to scCur. Soon after their ar
t''al :; they became worse and the scour
{ and emaciation progressed rapidly.
oa| ~TOuI 40 died before any attention was
iaa'. ,oU 70 them. A post mortem exam
"''on proved them affected with
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03

Expo ts of horses to Germany con-
tlue to attract attention both at home
AMI abroad. Regarding American
borses in Germany, the Hamburger
Nachtciehten, IN a recent article, says:
"Im9ortations from America have
caused the horse rais3rs of Holstein TO
suff=F much of late. A stock company
has iIs5 been formed IN Berlin for the
e17rass purpose of importing horses
It-u tue United States. The Amari
cans have cue 3es3ed in breeding a
horse which compares very faVorably
IA -vsrT waY wish the Holstein ani
nal, especially IN those points 80 high
y prz5d In a work horse, namely,
broad hips and large build generally.
The besG markets for HOlstein horses
has always been the provinces of Sax
ony, ThuriDgia, and Brunswick The
demand is created by the large sugar
tac.ories. This market has been de
cfeasing Of late, owing to American
horses being purchased in Rerlin. A
lew days ago, this Berlin company
shipped a drove of eighty through
Hamburg en- route for Milan, Italy,
where they are TO be used on the tram
ways Almost every week, a long
height train filed with American
horses leaves the BerIiner Bahnoot for
Various parts OF Germany. In spite Of
Expensive freight and tariff of 81 per
aead, the Americans have built up q
very respectable competition in the
IIm2n market"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03

"W. 81. WORTH
"W. B UP0HURC8,
80. E McCULLERs.
Committee.
Raleigh, N O., Sept 25. 1899"
We hope that our readers in other
counties than Wake will consider the
matters referred to and act in a man,
ner calculated to promote the best in
terests of the cotton growers. County
Alliances in cotton growing sections
should give proper attention to the
question. It is indeed one of much
Importance. The Manufacturers R8c-
ord, Of Baltimore, in it's issue Of last
week notices the warehouse system of
Charlotte and says:
THE bonded warehouse business is
already in active operation in Colum
bia and Charlotte, and has proved a
very great help to the farmers and to
cotton manufacturers. II the West
could not store its grain in elevators
and get receipts therefor and use them
with banks as gilt edge collateral It's
wheat would always be rushed to mar
ket at the beginning Of the season and
depress prices to the lowest point, just
as it is the case with cotton. The gen
eral establishment Of bonded cotton
warehouses throughout the South
working on the basis of those at Char
lotte and Colum 0ia would be-
The cheapaning of the rate for
money, as these warehouse receipts
would be accepted as good collateral
in New York, Baltimore and elsewhere,
all money needed for handling and
carrying cotton could be secured at
from 4 to per cent. according to cur
rent rates IN N9w York.
''The farmers, thus being able to
store cotton and carry it at very low
rate of interes5, would not be forced to
sell as soon as picked. C3tton would
not be crowded on the market in the
fall, thus breaking prices.
Farmers and cotton buyers would
then have the same advantages in
handling their cotton which the West
has had for many years through it's
elevator sys ystam.
Buyers for Northern and foreign
mills, b8ing able to store cotton in
bonded warehouses, could carry it in
the South and ship it out from month
to month as needed. thus benefting
the railroads and securing the lowest
ocean freight rates.
Cotton warehouse receipts would
become recognized in all money cen
ters as frat class collateral, and the
whole cotton crop would then be a
bankable asset, revolutionizing the
business to the benefit of the entire
South"
We shall be glad to hear from Our
readers on this subject. A full discus
sion would do much good.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03


The q. s. Department of Agriculture
has in press and will soon issue BIlle
tin No "a Division OF Forestry. TOTS
bulletin is the first part of a paper en-
titled "a Primer of Forestry, and was
prepared by Mr.. G. IF lrd Pinchot, For
ester of the Department. It deals with
the units which compose the forest,
with it's character as an organic whole,
and with it's enemies. 1t is divided
into four chapters.
The first chapter treats Of the life of
the tree. 1t describes it's three parts
the roots, trunk and crown-its food =,
composition If woo@, breathing, trans
piration, growth, structure of wood,
annual rings, and hear5wood and sap
wood.
The second chapter is devoted to a
discussion Of the various req qlirements
Of trees-heat, IN )isture, and light
their rate OF growth and reproductive
power, pure and mixed forests, and re-
production by sprouts.
TIE third CASPER gives the lite his
tory of a forest showing tho help and
harm which the trees receive from one
another. The history embraces the life
Of a community OF trees, the life OF a
forest crop, the seven Rges OF a tree,
the beg inning Of a forest crop, the for
est cover established, th3 beginning =
the s5Euggle, grow1h in height, the
struggle continued, natural pruning,
the elimination OF growth, the end OF
the struggle, aud death from weakness
and decay.
The last chapter deals with the enc
mics of the forest, Of which fires and
reckless numbering are classed as the
worst. In the United States wind and
sheep grazing come next. Cattle and
horses do much lass damage than sheep
and snow break is less costly than
Windfall. Landslides, foods, insects,
and fungi are sometimes very harmful.
In certain sections numbers Of trees
are killed by lightning, which has also
been known to set woods on fire, and
the forest is attacked in many other
ways.
The bulletin is illustrated with AZ
plates and SO text figueS.
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stomach worms, the worms being pres,
ent in the fourth stomach in thou
sands. Tt was simply a writhing mass
Of worms, some even twined together
in balls as large as marbles. The lamb
was apparently free from other para
sites.
The treatment began imme diately,
gasoline being administered to the en-
tire lot, whether seeming sick or we'll.
It took about one minute to dose each
lamb, three men working. The dose
given was two teaspoonfuls of common
gasoline with four ounces of sweet
milk we'll shaken together to form an
emulsion.
OF the 240 lambs treated one died,
apparently from the effect of the medi
cine. Nest of them seemed to mind it
very little and soon began TO eat. They
we're treated three times at intervals of
"a hours; after the first dose they
seemed to improve, the securing
checked and the movements became
LAOAC AANCAg G4AN R4O eyes VI A4SOAs
After four days two of the worst cases
were selected for killing and careful
post mortem examination of them
made. Not one stomach worm was
found in the usual lodging place Of the
pest; only a few were found in the
colon, many feet away from their
natural living place and not apparent.
ly in good health. It is probable that
they were driven there by the fumes
Of the gasoline and would eventually
have passed out and perisbed.
The tes timony of the men who care
fos the lambs is that since having the
gasoline they seem like a different lot
Of sheep entirely. They eat hungrily,
are lively in their movements, do not
scour, and have all the appearance of
beginning to thrive. The cost of such
treatment is almost nothing.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03

COTTON PLANTERS CONVENTION CALLED
ITO the Cotton Planters Of Wake and
Adjoining Counties:
"The undersigned were appointed a
committee by the late meeting of
Wake county Farmers Alliance to in
vastigaSe and arrange if possible, and
report tde conditions, etc, which could
be secured in Raleigh whereby the
farmer might store and hold his cotton
and secure needed advances on the
same, etc.
Our Investigations, consultations
with others and counsels in meeting Of
the committee have thoroughly con-
vinced us that a convention Of the cot
ton planters Of this territory should be
held at once to consider matters per,
tanning to their welfare, and we do
earnestly recommend the holding Of
such q conference Of cotton planters Of
Wake and &C joining counties in the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-03

city of Raleigh on Wednesday, October
11sh, 1899, at IL o'clock, to consult and
elect delegates to the State Cotton
Growers Convention, to be held in
Raleigh during the week of the State
Fair.
Trusting this may be deemed call
enough, and assuring our cotton plant
ers that we have convincing evidence
that this is the proper thing for us to
do, we are,
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The times., 1899-03-16
SPRING AT KINGS PALACE.
Gorgeous Display of Parisian Hats
and SensonnbIc EnrhcIn,xs

Spring opened at Kings Palace yesterday
morning. The dullness of the weather had
no appreciable effect on the gayety of the
occasion, and did not deter a multitude of
shoppers from inspecting the spring stock
As is always the case at this season of the
year, the millinery department and the
ribbon and flower counters attract the
major share of attention. There are dis
played hundreds of hats conceived by sub
tie minds and wrought by artful hands to
tempt the crowds. II is said of these hats
that when donned BY woman they provoke
the admiration of men and the envy Of
women There are creations direct from
Paris and then there are many copies OF
French models. The flower counters :.re
laden with blossoms that so closely initiate
Natures flow ers. that at a distance of a
foot or so, il is almost impossible to dis
tinguish them from the real article
There are violets. roses, carnations. lilies
OF the valley. lilacs, and all other flowers
common to this latitude.
The ribbon counter is laden with reels of
silken streamers which women know so
well how TO weave into fantastic bows
and belts There are tons of spring -abrics
in the latest cOlors and the newest de-
signs There are silks OF all patterns
mousselaines and gauze. The store has
been decorated in honor of the return OF
spring Ferns, palms, and other plants
make fresh green patches about the place
The Seventh Street window. full of swans,
made OF white gaGZe, attracts considerable
moi lee
The times., 1899-03-16
THE SOCIAL WORLD
OF WASHINGTON
Newsboys' Benefit Musicale a
Brilliant Success.
Wedding Yesterday Noon at Luther
Memorial Church.
Pretty Reception HcId Last Night by
Mrs. appIcbcrg-An Interesting
Engagement Announced.

Fashionable and philanthropic Washing
ton attended the musicale given for the
benefit of the Newsboys and Children's $
Aid Society last night. Mrs. WestiI$
house graciously placed her residence at
the disposal of the ladies who arranged the
very artistic concert and the programme
was contributed by the Chamber Music So
city. assisted by Miss Laura Harlan,
daughter of Justice Harlan. whosa lovely
voice was heard in several numbers. Mrs.
Westinghouse was assisted in receiving the
guests by Mrs. Henry Ives Cobb, who ar
ranged the musicale and contributed sig
nally TO its artistic and social success. The
ladies who ably seconded her efforts in
cluded Mrs. Gallaudet, Mrs. Tiler. Mrs.
Hamln, Mrs. Mackay- Smith. Mrs. J. c.
Breckenridge, Mrs Cunningham. and Miss
Corson.
The times., 1899-03-16
MayBowcr Descendants.

The board of assistants of the Mayaower
Society in the District met Tuesday even
ing. when the papers of three new appli-
cants were passed upon and other busi-
%ess transacted. In the publication
OF itS little book OF bylaws toctavo
size) Me society proposes to add as a
frontispiece half-tone of the supposed
ship Maytiower, which was obtained from
the Smithsonian Institution, also the names
OF members and their ancestors. land a few
Instructions TO applicants for membership
Since the last quarterly meeting mem
bers have been elected from Colorado
Springs. Col: indianapolis. Ind, and
GAINESVILLE. Ohio, increasing the number TO
fifty-seyen.
The times., 1899-03-16
SAUER, THE PIANIST.
His Debut at Music Hall Next Thurs
day Night.

Emil Sauer, the great pianist. who will
play at Music Hall next Thursday night
has had wonderful success in America
Since his debut at the Metropolitan Opera
House New York, on January 10, he has
had a succession of musical triumphs Sauer
has given series of three recitals in Chi
cago this week.
The Chronicle" of that city, in speaking
of him. says:
Few pianists of the nineteenth CEN
tury. which has produced the greatest in
the history OF the world. can compare with
Emil Sauer He possesses in an unusual
degree, strength. character. poetic tempera-
ment, and virlity, a combination seldom
found in one artist.
He chose for his concert with the Chi
cago orchestra yesterday ChGpin's beauti
ful and poetic Concerto in Il minor. This
work contains much that is attractive. both
in the thematc beauty and melodic inspira-
tion and is well known to all lovers OF
piano music. Mr.. Sauer's Interpretation
of the work was mastery His technique
is fully adequate 10 all demands. his con-
ceptiOn of the work highly poetic, his
phrasng is intelligent logical and artis-
tic, his shadings are well defined and eX
tremely even in execution, and. through all
the performance, the true genius of the
player is at all times apparent.
MIR. Sauer's recognition was instant and
complete. The audience could not restrain
the enthusiasm aroused by the artist, and
he was recalled again and again. until he
responded to an encore.
The times., 1899-03-16

for this occasion; so,thai in all more than
100 persons will have TO do with the pro-
duction.
The music of The Bride Elect is. per-
haps. the best that Mr.. Sousa has yet
written. Among its numbers is a typical
march, ''unchain the Dogs of War" which
closes the second act. and which is sung
with the full strength of the company.
Ernest Gros has painted a series of unusu-
ally handsome scenes for the presentation.
and +. Richard Anderson has provided
more than 400 costumes. The Bride
Elect" was staged by Ben Teal, which is a
sufficient guarantee for a series of perfect
performances.
The times., 1899-03-16
TheThree Dragons
Direct from the Broadway Theatre after lis sue
ORIGINAL CAST.
WASHINGTON TINES.

'.The company was Incompatible"
From overture TO the finale it IS emphatic
success"
1T is impossible to pick technical flaws in
marches - stirring and topical ballads fetch
ing and waltz songs 50 charming"
''No brighter catcher. or rhythmiCal
music has ever been heard here The
well-trained and yocally perfect chorus compose
rlyishing ensemble.
The lines written in are OF remarkable wit;
the incidents most humorousy contrived, and
the lyrics iinEling enough 10 stir the envy Of
even great a master Gilbert"
No one who sat the offering through could
have been anything but enthusiastic.
From the overture TO the finale Of the piece;
from The entrance Of the first comedian to the
exit OF the last; from the greatness Of the henv-
lest property carried to the smallnesS the light
est chorus girls ankles, the most trihins fault
could not have been found with the provision
OF librettist, composer, or producer. Tie Three
Dragons is an emphatic success
The times., 1899-03-16
WASHINGTON PosT.

..Prodigal in mounting and casting the opera"
strong singing and acting company"
The entire production was of character 90
reflect the highest credit upon the liherlhty OF
the management"
..ProdiGiols assortment OF magnificent COS
pc Koveu shows evidences Of his maturcr ge-
Mus in the music. which has the carniTkS Of
finished composer.
An exceptionally strong singing and actin;
The times., 1899-03-16

Luther Place Memorial Church. abloom
with Easter lilies and filled with friends,
was the scene of a beautiful wedding yes
terday at noon. The bride was Miss Jane
Elizabeth Connor. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul d. Connor, and the groom Mr.. Al
bert GUrley McChesney. The bride. gowned
in brown broadcloth and carrying clus-
ter of spring violets. entered the church
with her brother. Mr.. John f. COnnor her
only attendant being Miss May W. Connor.
who wore steel-colored broadcloth, with
large French hat OF chiffon Her flowers
were long-stemmed Easter lilies, sheathed
in their foliage of green. The ushers were
Mr.. \. w. Blount. Mr.. Charles f. Lips
comb. Mr. Harry Latimer, and Mr.. p. d.
Connur The csuple took the train for New
York Immediately after the ceremony and
upon their return will be at home at 121
T Street after April l.
The times., 1899-03-16
EMRROiDERIES.

Cambria. Swiss. and Nainsook
embroideries. in an immense assort-
ment of the most exquisite effects.
including pretty open designs-5 to S
inches wide-with insertings to
match - which are splendid inc
values at 15c and l9c-go for. iU
Narrow white Valenciennes lace.
in several pretty patterns-will be
offered as special yaIue-at 11C
IL yards for.
Dainty silk mull-finer than
spiders web, in all the prettiest
such as sells regularly at soc DC
yard-for only. q