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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26
No. 33

From within rifeshot of its door came
ore from one hand, lime from the other
and coal from between the two.
Plttsburg was then putting on the
market at Chicago a certain grade of
iron at cost of upwards of $50 per
ton. The heretic's furnace soon sold
better iron in Chicago at S16 and made
a good profit. It was his derided short
haul on the five tons and long haul on
the one ton. He had saved the freight
on what the furnace must handle but
could not sell.
To-day Pittsburg sees the sun every
day and the stars every night, and the
center of the iron industry OF America
is where Dixie is sung. South Pitts
burg, Birmingham, troop of their
nearest Of kin are children of the mar
riage the iron heretic negotiated; of
the wedding at which the pick and the
furnace exchanged VOWS while iron
orthodoxy forbid the bans. Where
the plow and the loom have set up
housekeeping they are begetting like
healthy progeny. But many South
ern plow has not yet found-many in
deed have not yet sought-a loom
affinity,
Southern iron has made heresy or.
thodox. The factory is seeking the
farm. What is the farm doing9
BAD TRANSPORTATION.
The farmer pays great many taxes.
A few OF them are levied by the law,
some by nature, more by the farmer.
Transportation is tax that all three
join in assessing. Nearness to market
lessons this tax
H)W do you measure nearness, in
miles or in dollars7 I talked recently
with farmer who estimated that it
cost him fifty cents bale to haul his
cotton the forty miles from his farm
to the railroad. The next evening an.
other farmer figured out for me that
he was paying ''six bits, seventy-five
cents, to haul his cotton twenty three
miles to the same town. The man who
was seven teen miles farther was
twenty five cents bale nearer.
It costs $58 to get hundred barrels
of -four from a certain mill to its mar
ket; $98 TO get hundred barrels from
another mill to the same market. The
first mill is % per cent. nearer in miles
and Al per cent. nearer in dollars.
Which measures the business distance,
the miles or the dollars9
Forty miles over dirt road is long
way from market, whichever way tits
measured. A large percentage OF the
crops and live stock of the Southern
farmer is produced at some such dis
tance from the railroad, while it issaid
that it is impossible for man to get
twenty miles, almost imposs ibIe to get
ten miles from q railroad town in large
areas of the corn and wheat growing
sections Of the United States. And
when the Southern farmer gets to his
railroad town he finds rail rates much
higher than does the corn and wheat
farmer.-W. A. Parker, in Southern
Farm Magazine.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

What is the B Abcock tester9" asE s
8 correspondent. 1t is machine in
vented by Prof. Babcoek, of WiEcon
sl Agricultural College, for testing
the richness or per cent. o. butter fat
in milk. The milk is mixed with sui
Pauric acid before testing. With the
drac.ions which accompany each ma
:hine, anyone can use it and thus tell
which Of his COWS are profitable and
which are Improbable.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

Wlan It comes to raising tobacco Col
JJan S Cunningham, of P Jrson county,
H the champion. Hs is the largest
tobacco planter in the world, and this
year, so a special from R xOoro to the
DIrham -un says, he raised about
ihree million hills OF the weed. L st
Iaar Col Cunningham raised some
ming ever two million hills, and his
Icp this year is nearly one third
srssr than last. He IS we'll pleased,
70 the writer says, with the condition
.. b. e.cD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

In this issue we copy from the Raj
.igh Post a letter from Mr. ] P. ALI
on, of Concord, calling for the organ
ntion of a cotton growers trust. We
a not know whether or not euch q
hing is practicable but the matter
hvld be thoroughly investigated.
D:cu.s it in your Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26
Stanly county, N Q.

Winston Times: Such a week of to.
bacco, Watson has never had Nearly
1000. 900 pounds of the yellow leaf has
been sold by the farmers Of E sstern
Carolina en- the Wilson fl )ors, and
that means that about $40, 600 was
turned loose here in Wilson to pay
debts with. Think Of j.!
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

Awake county farmer in the spring
d'98 purchased a Poland China pig ;
the same spring he planted three acres
Of cotton. Keeping a strict account
with each he found he made more pro
f; from the pig than from the three
sres in cotton. Do you see the point
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26
PRACTICAL FARM NOTES.

Written for The Progressive Farmer by
the Editor, and Guy E. Mitchell.
nisuoW certain that the cotton crop
q short We make no claims to the
gift Of prophecy but increased price
ought to follow. At any rate it does
MI ssem advisable to rush cotton on
he market.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

writer in an exchange truthfully
a!s that a farm paper mus ''cham
pion the farmers rights; to do this it
Cannot ignore the discussion Of eco
ionic ccnditions and sociological ques
tons, no difference if the political par
ties aEe involved. There are rRscals in
every political party and in all organ
Eations, and if these rRscals defraud
he people, and especially if they shut
eeir eyes to the farmers interests, it
RIEe duty of the farm press to expose
Gem If we're to see an editorial in
farm paper severely roasting q
pattc lar friend of mine for his mis-
Sse15 and dishonest acts, 1 certainly
would not refuse, as many would, to
SE9 the paper from the flee again. "
la. lz good doctrine LIT it spread.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26
FARM AFT AIRS.
sEAsONAsLE FARMING NOTES.
Bro. Cutchin, a Stanly County Farmer,
Writes AS Usual Ian Entertaining
and thoughtful Letter

Bro. Cutchin, Stanly County Farmer,
Writes. AS Usual IAN Entertaining
and thoughtful Letter
Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
We are busy pulling fodder. We al
do thas in the face of all the expert
ment station advice to the contrary.
These experiment farmers don't seem
to be able to prove to US that we can
do better. Some are picking cotton
and giving 80 cents vt. for picking.
That is about all they can afford to
pay. Yet they say in South Dakota
hands are scarce and hard to get at
81 50 per day. The cotton crop is shors
here-aboas two thirds of a crop. Re
port says it is short throughout the
world; yet it is bringing 81 cents on
the market here to- day. >One-half a
bale per ecce is as good as any large
tract will average.
It cost to break 2 acres. s...........$2 90
To list and manure (cheapesO 49,. 3 90
" ploW five times. OO
" chop three times. 1 80
" gather ...'....'..'''''... w
" market .......... so
O6's worth the seed to haul and gin.)
Seed to plant 3 acres. ,5O
Interest on 3 acres at $15-........ 81
Tax on same. .............'.'''' '|O
A total expense (very lowesD .$17 so
One bale cotton at 53............N 5O
A profit Of of.---.......... SlO.OO
What Ten dollars profit c. bale
of cottonl WhewI The farmers are
getting rich Anybody would get rich
with such profit
Yes, but you may count all this
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

aaDiag corn for hogs is unproft-
s's riding to Prof. Cottrell, Of the
&'9s Experiment. Station. Prof.
e-5..a- made careful trials Of steam
.-s o-ll aE this station with the result
va. 1a ,gGnd it required 2 5 pounds
,-'a. canned, to make 1 pound Of
s'.S ald only 3 raw, dry corn to
~az7 1 pound gain with pigs. The
a'efaga gain per pig of the lot fed
s.saned corn was 1O4 pounds and Of
I r1S loC fed dry, raw corn 151 pounds.
-. :. IOWA bushel corn fed dry made 13
ru5 S'ulu5 pork; 1 bushel corn steamed
T Tale only 1913 pounds pork. The
=, to'ne Experiment Station made a test
oine years of cooked and raw corn
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

Says the Durham correspondent R a.
eigh Post: From the present outlook
Durham will sell more leaf tobacco
this year than ever before in her his
tory. Already the Warehousemen are
handling q quantity of the weed, and
several of the old leaf dealers have told
me that fourteen or fifteen million
pounds will be sold here this tobacco
year, unlesg all signs fails.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-09-26

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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
For over rIrrv Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
oy millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
for diarrhoea. 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. It's value is in-
calculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. 5-5-g3-lY
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
irregularities of the Kidneys and
bladder in both men and women
Regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren, II not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81,
One small bottle Is two months
treatment, aud will cure any case
above mentioned, u, W Hall, sole
manufacturer, p Q. box 2l8, Waco,
Texas. For sale by Smith Drug Co.
Texarkana, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
To Washington, New York & the East.

handsome Pullman drawing room bui-
iett sleeping car is operated daily by the
Southern Railway, Memphis TO Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Jersey
City for New York, without change, Train
leaves Memphis daily NJ SlOo y, M and
runs Via Chattanooga, Knoxville, Bristol
and Lynchburg, arriving In New York at
penna. x. x. Terminal, Desbrosses and
cortlandt Streets, the second day at 1!o3
D. M, and West 73rd street At aus y. M.
For farther information address,
{. A. DeSAUSSURE, d, p, A.
No. 900 Main Street, rlemphls, Tenu.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

The two-year-oId son OF W. l..
Furgason, of Bolton, Miss, had
whooping cough. "After sevearl
physicians bad prescribed for him
without giving relief" writes Mr..
Furgason, 81 persuaded my wife to
try a25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. The first dose had
the desired effect, and in forty
eight hous he was entirely free
from all CROUCH. I consider your
remedy the best IN the market
for children and recommend it at all
times. "The 20 and 80 cts size tor
sail by Smith Drug Co
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
Railway Granted a Charter.

South McAlester, l. T April22 -
The Arkansas Valley 4 Gulf Rail
way Co., has been granted a char
ter for a line Of railway to run
from Arkansas City, Kansas, 10
Texarkana. The directors for the
first year are: Dwight Braman of
New York, Harry Mofiitt of Boston,
Fred Fuller. W. B Lawrence and
George Il Whitcomb of Topeka.
The line will run ia a southeast
erly direction from Arkansas City.
1t will pass through the Greek ma
tioR west of Sapulpa aud run
through the rich country north
west of Muscogee, passing near
Ocmulgee. 1t will cross the NJ X.
& T. at South McAlester, aud run
in straight line to Texarkana,
crossing the Frisco line at Tusca-
homa. 1t will tap thousands of
acres of pine forests in the south
western part of the Choctaw ma
tion.
The above is pretty good news,
and glance at the map shows
that this road will tap a country
never yet penetrated by an iron
horse We think the prospects
are good for this road. Now, il
the I. s. G. N. road will build
through from Longview to this
city, as its charter once called for,
we will indeed be fixed for railroads
and can get along for awhile with.
out any additional lines, at least,
we will not worry over the matter
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

For Rent-Sate deposit boxes, at
the State Bank Of Texarkana-$5
per year, Boxes accessible at all
hours of the day. They are a
great convenience, and every bust
ness man should have one in which
to keep important papers. AZ
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
THROUGH SLEEPING CAR

The Southern Railway operates hand
some Pullman drawing room buffet Sleep
Ing car, Memphis TO Jersey City for New
York without change. Train leaves Mem-
phls daily NJ \ y, M, and arrives In New
York at pcnna Y. Y. Terminal, Dcsbros-
ses and cortIandt streets, the second day
at sio5 y. m, and West Twenty-thlrd Sc,
At ans .. m, For further Information, i'd
dress, {. A. DeSAUSSURH,
800 rlaln street, 1cmphIs, Tenn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
EUPION OIL THE BEST!

Eupion oil is double process re
fined oil, non explosive and abso-
Iutely safe, and cannot be equaIed
for Illumination Inferior oil is Of
ten sold for EUPION Ask for
Eupion and take no other In or
der to obtain the best results, boil
your lamp burner and put in new
wick at least once per month.
Genuine Eupion oil is for sale by
the following Texarkana mer-
chants:
w. E. Welcome, John P. Kline,
Gate City Gro'y Co. ct. p Browner.
Smith Drug Co. Oscar Turner
Joseph McShane, lnter-Staee Drug Store
H. Brown, Hoffman IIdw Co.
M. Kelley Mrs. e. l.. Meeks}
Williams & Williams A. L. Helms
Il w. Dunn, i. e. Roach
Merriwethcr & TAYLOR r A. Hardin.
w. A. Robinson.
Positively no oil sold from the
peddling wagon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

We would like to say to our read
ers in the arid districts, where it
seldom rains, that we are now hav
ing a series of showers here almost
daily, and that if they want Texar-
kana's rainma&er (Mr. Whitley,
they can have him until they irri-
gate their lands sufficiently to
sprout their seed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
SHAKE IN YOUH SHOES.

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the
feet II cures painful, swollen, smOrting,
nervous feet, lngrowing nails and Instant
ly takes the sting out of corns and bnn-
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. It Is GER
tain cure for sweating callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try IL to-day Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. by mail
Ynrk Il
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Mr.. Sol. Davis, of Shreveport, is
here today trying to arrange with
Mr. Whitley for the park for the
summer. He is trying to get up a
summer circuit of troupes to play
several cities. The project is a
good one and we hope something
will come of it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

The Best Linlment-- --Chamberlain's
Pain Balm is the finest on earth
write Edwards & Parks, of Plains
La. This is the verdict OF all who
use it For rheumatism, lame back
sprains, swellins and the numerous
Sight ailments and accidents COM
mon to every househould, this
liniment has no ebual. With it in
the house, a great deal of pain and
may be avoided. For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

The Columbian miustrels will
send superintendent Frank Whit
ley out of town on April %, and
keep him absent until April p
This is done in order to have good
night for their performance.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
Music for ALI.

Have you seen the new and large stock
OF Pianos, organs, string instruments,
sheet music and all other articles known
In music at Lashleys. This Is the only
place In the city where you can get any
thing that you call for IN the music line.
All late sheet music, worth soc, for 75c,
1000 pieces good music, each sc. Bar
gains every day. phone 1873.
!. w. LASHLEY'S
MUSIC HOUSE
220 Vine st. Texarkana Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
READ THIS.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. H. 1899,
have for years been sufferer
from kidney and bladder troubles
| have tried all remedies that ]
could find, and had dlmost'glysu up
all hope Of ever getting relief, until
| ,rled Halls Great Dlst0very, !
am now using II and feel like a new
man. It's effect IL wonderful
G. W. WILLIAMS,
Asst Chief Police,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Warwick, Moore Co, are sole
agents for Ferndale pack canned
goods. Tomatoes 81 lbs cans, 3 for
SOC; corn, 2 lbs cans l5c; Superhne
Peas, 2 lbs cans zoe; Salmon, l ID
25c, half pound cans two for2 &c,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
rELL YouR slsrfR

4 bcOntl(ul complexion Is AN imp0sslbl!Ity
without good pure blood the sort that
only exists IN connection with good diges-
tlon, healthy liver and bowels. K0rls
Glover Root Tea acts directly on the bow
els, liver and kidneys Keeping them In
perfect health. Price 25 cts, and 81 cts, Q
Sold by Williams g. Williams.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
Again he howls tbusly :

Today's editorial sanctum leaks
and the wind came from seventeen
different quarters, which demands
allowance for any short comings
today"
After writing the last paragraph
be turns his eyes toward Texar-
kama and hears the track builders
on the Gate City Railroad spiking
down rails and he sees the ghost
of great city (Texarkaua) looming
up to grab the headquarters of the
road, and as he pulls his slicker
tightly about him he indites the
following:
"Texarkana is getting anxious
about the Gate City general offices
and machine shops, and advises
negotiations with president Col
Inns"
1t takes a Shreveport reporter
to adapt himself to all kinds of sur
roundings.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

When you visit Little Rock stop
with Gleason He leads all Others
in catering to the appetite and
of his customers, His
house is unsurpassed by any in the
tate. l2l2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Huddleston Brothers market is
always supplied with everything
usually found in an up-to-date
market. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
Exonrsion 10 (ialveston AnriI 28.

The 1exarkaua Il Ft. Smith Ry.
Co. will sell round trip tickets TO
Galveston at 5000 good going on
April 26th,, returning May End,
RUSH II BARNES, g J,WARmcK,
Genl, Pass Agt C,P,and Ia,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
DOES THIS STRIKE your

Muddy complexion, Nauseating breath
come from chronic constipation. KarPs
Glover Root Toa is an absolute cure and
has been sold for fifty years on an absolute
guarantee. Price rs cts. and so cts, s
Sold by Williams & Williams,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Gentlemen-do not forget that
the reliable gents furnishers,
Sharpe & Brewer, give ticket for
free shines, with every pair of their
shoes sold for cash. 319
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
DO you KNOW

Consumption is preventable? Science
has proven that, and also that neglect is
suicidal The worst cold or cough can be
Gu ed with Shiloh's Cough and ConSump-
tIon Cure Sold on positive guarantee for
over fifty years.
Sold by Williams & Williams,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Fine line OF sterling silver novel.
ties, such as hair brushes, combs,
clothes brushes, manicure sets, puff
boxes, etc, at f. +. Schuster's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Fine line Of new gold and gold
plated cuff and collar buttons,
diamond studs etc. at Schuster's,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

The choicest steaks, roasts and all
kinds of fresh meats at Huddleston
Brothers. 43
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

New line ladies and gentlemens
gold watches and chains at f. L
Sthuster's the old reliable. 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

The Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co, have the only safe and conven-
lent rooms in the city, for storage
Of your furniture or piano, We
are prepared to store goods Of any
kind.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
Editing Under Difficulties

The editor Of the Shreveport
Journal asks the indulgence Of its
readers for shortcomings in its
issue Of April 2l, Here is his
excuse
The editorial rooms of The
Journal are in the back yard today.
The landlord is putting in a new
floor"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

We carry all kinds Of wheeled
goods Wagons, carriages, bug
gieS, etc. suit one and all
in both style and price. Come
TO headquarters.
4 1. TeXarkana Carriage Go.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Many so.caled "bitters' are not
medicines, but simply liquors dis
puised, so as 60 evade the law
Prickly Ash Bltters is not one of
this class, 1t Is strlctly a medicine,
acting primarily on the Kidneys,
liver aud bowels, aud for the dan
gerous diseases that attack these
organs it is IA remedy of the first
grade There is nothing objection.
able in its taste, 1t has very agree
able flavor and is acceptable to the
most delicate stomach Sold by all
druggists. 4 10 2w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
THE DENVER ROAD

provides homelike comforts for
its passengers. LuXuriant solid
trains, Fort Worth to Denver,
daily. Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers give you that buoyant, ar
istocratic feeling of ease, and
charms those who want luxury
comfort and recreation. The
ride makes a new man of you,
full Of energy, new thoughts
and higher ideals. The Texas
Colorado Chautauqua, at
Beautiful Boulder" provides
the highest class educational
sessions, opening July 4th,
1899, and continuing six weeks.
Ask for free Illustrated litera-
ture.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Do not forget that the Texarkan-
ian job Office can supply your every
want, in the matter of job work.
Our prices are the lowest and no
office can turn out better work.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23

Schusters, the "old reliable" has
a big stock Of ladies and gents
plain gold and set rings Prices
very low. l29
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
Notice.

Parents who are wanting their
children to take a conservatorial
course under Prof. G. Klemp. who
himself is graduate of Leipzig con-
servatory, are requested to notify
Prof. G. Klemp, through Mr.. W.
Baker for further particulars. 413
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-04-23
THIN
PALE
DELlCAT {

People get vigorous and in
crease in weight by making a
trip to Colorado Human
Repair Shop Of America. THE
change in climate, freedom
from care, educational sur
roundings, complete change in
the human body.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-08-25

have nothing" looking at her anxious
ly and scarchingly-''you hdTs nothing
TO be careworn about!'
Nothing" said Mary. She could
feel the sob III her throat; she wonder
ed t;iat he did not hcnr il. II think
you axe right, she said, after Il mo
were moving Cn. Yea have quite decid-
ed on Binrrit., Alan?''
"Ns well as any ether place. We
have never been thcrc. Thcy say it Is
bright and gay and exhilaratirg. If we
don't like it, we can move on some
where else.
Then we will 80 home tomorrow -
81 think we may as well " he replied.
So she set about packing up her few
belongings She had taken only the
most Plain and simple serge gowns with
her. A single trunk held everything
that she had. She packed Il good deal
that evening, and in the morning she
got up early and finished it off before
breakfast time.
Il will just run down to the village, -
said Alan, land settle up with Jan
| Trcvethick, and by that time you will
| be ready for breakfast
''Eos, 1 shall be ready" said Mary,
smiling at him.
| She watched him 60 d lwn the village
street with eyes full Of liid" ard love.
What a man he was! With what Il
swim; ne walked! With what careless,
easy grace OF caryiHG". \ man every
inch OF him! She was sorry 60 leave :hc
dear little Cornish village. and yet she
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CHAPTER XIV.
TO THE BITTER END.


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