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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-11-20
No 40
Live Stock.
RAIsING YOUNa MKAT.

a Successful Stookman Who Has Made Money
Supplying Markets, Discusses the Cues
ton.
Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer
There is an undoubted demand for
prime young beef and mutton made
ready for the market under condi-
tions that will produce rich, red,
tender meat suitable for the consum-
ers of choice goods This meat is
difficult to secure in any market, and
it is always high priced, for custom
ers who can secure it are willing to
pay extra for it. This meat cannot
be raised without attention to what
is needed. In the case of beef the
cattle are not young calves, but ami
mails that are brought to maturity
rapidly and finisnished off perfectly
Old cattle finished off after their
third or fourth year do not produce
as desirable meat AS the year and a
half animal brought to maturity un-
der good feeding and care. The
proper time to finish off cattle for
the fancy market is from one to two
years old. The nearer we can get
to the former the better, provided
the animal has reached full maturity
and weighs about as much as it ever
will. It is a question of feeding and
breeding so that the animal grows
smoothly and rapidly from the time
of it's birth to the day it is sold for
the fancy market.
Experience has shown that the
most profitable age to finish off cattle
is from twenty to twenty four
months. That applies to the average
animal and breeder, and is a pretty
safe rule to go by. But it is possible
to finish off very fine cattle in
eighteen, or even fifteen months,
and obtain for them larger profits
than those which reach maturity
later. 1t is all question Of breed
and feeding. Animals selected for
this fancy work should be without
blemish and Indicate a strong, vigor-
Gus constitution from the start. If
they possess these merits they will
prove satisfactory at all times They
need good care from the start, and
should be allowed to suck their
mothers until they are ready for
weaving, and then they should be
fed as literally as they can stand of
highly concentrated food We are
not looking beyond the year and a
half period and no matter what grave
results forced feeding may have later
in life the animals selected for this
purpose should have it. The flesh is
sure then to be rich and tender
When sucking the mothers must also
be fed literally on rich, cOncen trated
foods.
The whole question of whether
cattle raised in this way will be
profitable depends largely upon the
one can send them to. They
cannot be classed with ordinary cat
tie, but must seek u special market
where fancy stock is in demand. In
nearly every large city there are
butchers who make a speciality of
of securing fine beef cattle. They
have a line of customers who de
mand better meat than can be found
in the ordinary cattle yards. One
must put himself in touch with this
side of the market to make the most
of such d speciality
C w JONES
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-11-20

A Successful stOckman Who Has Made Money
Supplying Markets, Discusses the Cues
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-11-20
FROM A WAKE COUNTY FARMER.

"ClOd-hopper" Writes of the One-CrOp sys-
tenn and of the Case of the Sheep vs. the
the Dog.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
A NOBLE CHARITY
Five Orphans are Provided for by the
Citizens Relief


The Citizens Relief Association has for
some time past been doing a Mighty COM
mendable work of charity and through
their efforts much of the suffering from
hunger and cold has been relieved.
The latest charity of that org~niEa-
ton, which las just became known. will
appeal 10 everybody as one cf the most
deserving of praise in the career Of this
organization.
Some weeks ago a mother died in this
city, leaving five children, the ages Of
whom ranged from two to eleven years.
The father was and is a man oil bad
character, and the mother before her
DEATH begged that they might not be
left 70 his care.
Re Relief Association heard Of the
case. secured legal control Of the children,
and lnen the problem arose what was
best 10 do with them. 1t was suggested
that they be separated, but the Associa-
lion refused to do 50.
Finally an arrangement was reached
whereby, on the payment Of s10o annually.
the children will be cared Tor al the
.'Whosoever Farm meas Luray.
The children have been sent TO that
place. where they will be we'll looked
after and the Relief Association will
see that the sum agreed upon is regularly
paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
COURT OF JUSTICE JOHN
A N.mber of Gases of Little Imror-
tance Disposed of.

The manner OF the Great Dispenser as
he sat upon the throne was not conducive
10 d feeling of security, or easiness. on the
part Of the pilgrims, as the proceedings
later disclosed.
Robert Meekins, a small negro, ana
Belle Walker, a larger one, were taken up
for having taken lot OF steel riTeis from
The Pennsylvania Steel Works. Robert
was sent TO the negro reformatory and
Belle was given so days in jail
Buck Golf, colored, was alleged TO
have cursed and abused Mary Golf, but
the evidence was not as conclusive as it
might have been. and the case was dis
missed upon the payment of costs.
Amy Cousins, colored. paid SL40 costs
for being disorderly- The charges were
not fully sustained
Joe Graham. colored, was said TO have
theatened 10 kill Dora Graham, and she
requested TO have him placed under bonds
The case was a frivolous one and Joe was
dismissed.
The case of Garfield Lewis, the negro
youth. who is charged with having taken
an overcoat that did not belong TO HIM,
was further continued for witnesses
Joe Rye was drunk when he was taken
UP, and was too drunk 10 testify yesterday
morning, so his case was put of to the
18th.
James Jackson. colored, was charged $40
for assaulting Martha Gardner. and be-
having in rude manner toward her.
The case of Frank ]. Columbini, who is
charged with obtaining money from MI
p. McDonough on false pretenses, was
continued to May LIST, because the defend
ant could not be present. having missed
train in New York.
Emma Jane Edwards and Rebecca Cole
man colored. were in court 10 answer the
charge of stabhing Alberta Long, but as
Alberta vas IN no cond-- on 10 aPDedt.
the case went over TO May 18th.
Mr.. w. a. Chesterman was fined s.
for failing to place light on an obstruc-
lion in the street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

The business of the evening will be bal
lotlng on petitions and comforting OF de-
grees.
DR.. E. C. Fisher. of the University Col
lese of Medicine. has been appointed one
of tina Ambulance surgeons lie as
sunes his duties to-day.
An elaborate graphophone entertain
ment viii: be given at Pickett Camp Han an
on next Monday night, through the
courtesy of Mr.. Walter D. Moses.
Miss Frances Johnston, of Washington,
the most noted Photographic artist in the
country. is registered at the Jefferson.
She took the only picture OF the peace
protocol.
w. f. Chaplin, formerly southern special
agent for the Fire Association, "ill
succeed the late Clarence Knowles as
southern manager of the Pennsylvania
and Delaware.
Mr.. T. c. Walford, Delinquent-ia TX
Collector, has published his hst Oh
delinuuents, and all such who desire to
nrevent the sale of their property can
do so by calling upon MI. "dliofo'
virsinians in New York.
NEW YORK, April 26-Speciai.-'ir-
ginians in New York:
Danville-W. W. Wellivee, NornnaRaie'
w A. McAtee, st. Denis
Newport News-A l.. Hopkins, Grand;
W. S. Upshur and wife, Plaza.
Norfolls-C. Hardy and wife, Hohman'
NJ. j. Ryan, Sinclair.
Petersburg-D. S. Miller, broadway
Central.
Richmond-A. H Haushton, Grand
Union; r. H. Pitt, Rossmore; A v Shea,
ST. Denis.
virginia-K. A. Jarvis, Grand Union;
A. d. Tapott, St Denis; n. Burruss ana
wife, Victoria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

THE COMMIT TEE
MEETS TONIGHT
VIII Issue Certificates TO the Dele
gates.
CAPT. HALL URGED TO RUN.
His Friends Want Him to Represent
II
CAPT. HALL URGED TO RUN.
His Friends Want Him to Represent
the Third District at Kansas
City-Mr. Grimes and The
Craftsmanship.

There viii be meeting of the City DEM
ocratio Committee 1t Murphy's Hotei To-
night TO receive the reports of the Wara
meetings held Tuesday night and to issue
certificates ro the delegates elected 10 INC
State Convention. 10 bc he'd at Noftoia
next Wednesday.
The delegates will appoint their own
alternates, and they, Will write the names
OF their appointees on the back OF inc
certificates.
Captain Cunningham Hall is being
talked of for one of the delegates from.
the Third District TO the National Con-
yentioB 10 be held at Kansas city on
July attn. Many CT his friends arc
urging him TO run. and it is thought hc
wall consent 10 his name being presented.
THE GUARDIANSHIP
Mr. John r. Grimes friends are boom
ing him for chairman of the Richmond
delegation There is some objection to
the election of Mr.. Grimes. on account
OF the fact that he IS opposed to con-
stitutional convention. Some of the
delegates who were Interviewed yesterday
said they thought the chairman should
be a delegate who favors the convention.
Hon. George Z. Mise seems to be tie
choice Of the convention people for
chairman.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. the State chair
man. viii leave fer Norfolk Tuesday
moi ming. There will be meeting Of
the State Committee that day 10 receive
the report CT the gentlemen appointed to
revise the plan of organization. The
committee will also select the temporary
officers of the convention. Some of the
Richmond delegates will leave for Nor
folk on the steamer Pocahontas MCSdaT
morning.
DELEGATES AT LARGE.
a gentleman who takes very active
part in politics predicted today that the
n. OF IN no. Not ma
Democratic Convention at Kansas City
would be John ". Daniel. Thomas S.
Martin. Claude A Swanson and George
D. Wise.
The clay Ward Actives Will hold a
meeting in the near future for the pur-
pose of hearing addresses made by two
able speakers in discussing the constitu-
tionai convention One of the speakers
viii oppose a revision Of the Constitution.
while the other is to argue inbeha1f of
the r1oposed revision The public will be
invited 10 the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Painters I1uiOu

The weekly meeting of the Painters and
Decorators Union of Richmond was held
at Central Hall Wednesday night.
Requests We're made for nine men
TO dll positions in the shops where
competent mechanics were needed, but
there were no members idle.
The Union has established an office in
Central Hall. No. $lt North Fifth Street.
where those who wish can see the
business agent daily until 9 a. NJ. and
from 4 to . P. NJ.
Th:rty-one new members were initiated
and nine applications were received, but
laid over till the next meeting. as the
applicants did not appear in person to be
obligated
A committee was appointed to prepare
for demonstration on Labor-Day, The
membership now numbers one hundred
and eighty-four in good standing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Romance Of Forty Years.

WOODSTOCK, VA, April Especial
John T. Cooper, a well-to-do citizen OF.
Tucker county, w. Va, and Miss Cathe-
rine a. Hattel, Of Mt. Olive, this county,
were married yesterday at Mt. Olive, after
a romatn:c courtship of over forty years.
In ante-bellun days Cooper courted
Miss Hattel in vain. He left the State
and married another, and is now the
father of a considerable family OF chill.
dren.
short time ago he successfully renewed
his suite.
The bridegroom is sixty1six years old
and the bride sixty-eieht.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
GRIFFIN DEFEATED
Richard Barlow Nominated for Com
nlonwcalth,s Attorney.

NORFOLK. VA, April 26.-Special-
X R. Griffin, Commonwealth Attorney
for many years past, was defeated for
denomination at the primary yesterday
by Richard Barlow, Colonel Griffin's de-
feat was a surprise, since ne is q Confed-
crate veteran. and is popular. All the
important old officers, save City Treasrr-
er Tabb and High Constable Auderton.
were re-nominated. These last so into the
second primary tomorrow
Saloon Keeper Mars. charged with
bribing voters in the Johnston interest az
Norfolk election, and who, DIR. F.icidtck
testified, offered to deliver him two ear
loads Of voters. was discharged to-day by
police Judge Tornlin who held that the
evidence failed to convict Mars
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Valuable Gift.

At a meeting of the Board Of Managers
of Beth Ahaba congregation at the sEna-
gogue Wednesday night. a check for Sl.Ts0
was received from Mrs. Rosalie Millhiser.
widow OF Mr.. Moses Millhiser, To be known
as the Moses Millhiser Memorial Fund.
Mrs. AiiIihiser had previously presented
the Board a handsome chandelier as
memorial TO her late husband, who was
President Of the Board for thirty years
previous to his death. Wednesday was
the second anniversary of his death.
Suitable action was taken by the
Board in reference to the memorial fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
prnncrtY Transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday:
Richmond-J. ]. and Marietta Ballon and
Nath. D. Harris to Miss Leila Edith Me
Cloy, 30 feet on south side of Clay Street,
l73 feet west Of Munford, S1.5l0.
Henrico-Mrs. Gertrude S. Nuckols to
Mrs Johnnie Nuckols. lot in block IN
plan of Brookand Park, $50.
A. E. Saunders heirs TO Addie V.
Jones' lot / in block No. % in plan OF
Barton Heights, $40.
William H Sands. special commissioner,
to Roberta E. letter, 60 feet on south side
Paramount Avenue or S Street, 60 feet
east of Nineteenth Street, $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Alumni Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Alumni AS
ISOLATION of the University College of
Medicine WAS held yesterday at the col
lege building. In the absence of the
president of the association. DIR. a. c.
Ray, Of Clifton Forge. DIR. W. h o. Nc
Chez presided over the body DIR. Me
CURE Newton acted as secretary.
The annual address was delivered by
DR.. z. x. Hayes of North Carolina. his
subject being 1.-The Obliga ZION of Human
lily TO the Medical Profession His adj
dress had been carefully prepared. and
measured fully up 10 the occasion.
The following officers were elected:
President. Or. ". l.. People. of ST.
1lulse's. ytce-President. Dr. W. j. cowar-
din: secretary. DR.. j. Travis Taylor
An invitation was extended the associa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
EDDY Recital Tonight.

The programme for the Eddy organ
recital is of special interest, and has at
tracted wide attention Mr. Eddy is ex-
celled by no living organist in the range
and facility of his execution, and has long
been recognized as the foremost orsanlst
of America. His recital at the Seventh
Street Christian Church tonight will be
Of extraordinary interest TO all musicians
and lovers Of music.
A large chorus viii sing two selections
during the evening. and the indications
for a large audience are most favorable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
ID iron has been built and a slm!La.

and iron has been built and similar.
structure is going up.
Many little sand islands along the river
are being cleared away, and it its very
probable that within tae next few years
Justis Island will have passed away. es-
pecally If Congress gives the desired APP
preparation for the Improvement of The
Richmond harbor and the deepening of tha
channel The river near Justis Island will
be greatly improved. deepened and widen
ed.
Workmen are fastening the work on the
Thornton, which is to be launched next
month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Other PtanS.

The young ladies who have been SO
Jealous in their efforts towards placing IN
ST. James Episcopal Church memorial
window to the late John r. Powell have.
on account CT the architectural design OF
the church, been compelled to give up the
plan.
They will meet tomorrow afternoon at
) o'clock in the Sunday-school room OF
st. James to decide upon other plans for
this memorial to Mr.. Powell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
News
TIE Rail. [. ROADS { D
Passenger Officials in Conference at
Atlanta.
WORK ON THE NEW DEPOT.
Expected That Actual Building Ops
rations Will Begin Within Ten
Day@o.her Matters OF
Interest.
WORK ON THE NEW DEPOT

The Southeastern Passenger associd-#
ton met in Atlanta yesterday. Inc prln-
cipal matter up for discussion was the
arranging Of a schedule and rates dor
the summer tourist travel
AT this meeting Chairman Richardson
issued circular announcing that the
final limit Of tickets sold to Louisville
and return for the Confederate Veterans
Reunion will be June 10Th instead OF June
9th, as heretofore announced.
WORK CNs THE DEPOT.
Work on the erection OF the new Union
Depot will be begun within the next ten
days. according to the present plans.
For some weeks the razing OF 6uiio-
ings on the site of this new station mas
been carried on, and the excavaunS Tor
the foundation will be soon started
It is expected that the new station VIII
be ready for service within year.
RAILROAD NOTES.
President George w. stevens, of the
Chesapeake and Ohio, is in Cincinnati
A special train. consisting of baggage
car and three tourist sleepers accomodat-
ing one officer and nirety-two enlisted
men, will Leave Fort Thomas. over the
Chesapeake and Ohio lines. for Washing
ton coming east. to Washington.
Mr.. T. l.. Marshall, travelling freight
agent OF the Baltimore and Ohio. with
headquarters at Baltimore, is Richmond
visitor.
Captain Free. W. Cole, commercial agent
of the Plant System, has most novel
paper-weight It is a bunch Of shells and
worms, petrifed. The weight is about
three inches in diameter, and closely re-.
sembles a piece of stone. and was picked
up in the mountains near the Bay Of
Islands. New Zealand.
Mr. Charles H. Angle. commercial
agent OF the Choctaw, Oklahoma and
Cult, with headquarters at Atlanta, is in
Richmond.
An official of the New Haven says that
the passenger business of the road du-
ring the winter was never 50 heavy as
through the season just ending.
vce-President George F. Baker, Of the
Jersey Central, said yesterday that the
company has a lease of the Lehigh Coal
and Navigation Company for 999 years,
and there are 10 new developments in
the relations of the two corporations
Chairman Solomon, Of the Baltimore
and Ohio. has gone to Europe, and does
not expect to return until next fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Vet Grass saved Her.

SUFFOLK. VA, April Especial
Mrs. sarah E. Hines. aged about fifty
years, is. perhaps. fatally burned, as the
result OF q lamp explosion at . O'Clock
this morning. When the lamp wen, of
the upper part OF her person was envel-
oped In flames. which were finally e1t!.-
spuished by rolling IN wet grass. Mrs.
Hines is burned about the chest. arms,
face and neck, and likely issa.aaliy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Board Meeting.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Board OF Lady Managers of the Retreat
for the Sick WAS held yesterday morning
in the parlors of the institution. Mrs.
Jenkile, president of the Board, presided,
and the attendance was unusually large.
Several charity patients Were received
Yesterday and much otner business trans
acted.
Miss Harrison, wlro has been under
treatment at the Retreat for the past tour
week. left Yesterday for Hot Springs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Goes TO Norfolk.

On May lst Mr. F. E. Montague will
become manager of the Richmond FIX
change of the Southern Bell Telephone
Company. succeeding Mr.. ]. r. A. Hob
son. Mr.. Hobson will go to Norfolk TO
represent the company in that section.
The Southern Bell Company's plants in
Norfolk and Portsmouth have been en-
:irely rebuilt during the last few months,
the wires being underground and the
equipment the most modern known to
the art.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Can't Lose tim.

Mr.. A. N Barnes, whose absence on
commercial tour was enormously report
ed from Halifax a few days ago as dis
appearance, reported to his firm here by
letter from Danville yesterday in good
health and spirits.
From all accounts his competitors in
business would like for him to be miss
ing for an indefinite period.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Little DAMAGE.

Yesterday morning fire broke out
in the residence of Mrs. M. +
Whitehurst, No. 800 North Twenty-ninth
Street. The chimney caught first and
fell in, setting fire to the floor and mantel-
piece. The fire department quickly
extinguis;led the blaze. The house was
owned by Mrs. c. Betsker, and the
damage, of about $50, was fully covered
by Insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Mr.. MlLLHlSER BETTER
he Will Take Up His Residence Per
mancntly in Denver.

Mr.. Sampson Hirsh, Of the firm of
NJ. aIillhiser & Co, who has just return
81 from an extended trip through the
:N-e1 and who spent some time in
Denver, reports that Mr.. Philip Millhiser,
Who went to that city for his health
some time ago, has greatly improved,
and is now able to leave his room. Mr.
aiiIlhiser will not resume his residence
in Richmond. however, but will remain
Mr. lsirsh had quite a pleasant trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
To Inspect the Police Force.

There is some talk of having the spring
inspection of the Police Department take
Mace during Carnival week. The annual
spring inspection takes place in June, and
it is thought by the Chief that, should
the new spring uniforms be completed
by Carnival week, the inspection may
be given 1i.en.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
Goes philaR.lnhia.

Mr.. Edgar Kuhn, brother of Mr.. Will
liam Kuhn, who attempted the life of
himself and wife in Philadelphia
boarding house, left Richmond on the
noon train yesterday for that city. When
last heard from the condition of Mr..
and Mrs. Kuhn was unchanged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27

Mr. William H. Lucke has issued inVi-
tations to the marriage of his daughter.
Miss Mary Ely Lucke. to Mr. Richaro
Cecil Gariick. The marriage VIII take
place at the home of the brides grand
father, Mr. r. A. Lancaster. on May loth,
at 6 p. M. and will be a very quiet affair,
only the relatives and few Intimate
friends being invited.
The engagement of Mr.. Julien BInford
and Miss Elizabeth *. kennon, is an
nounced The wedding will take place
in June. at Norwood" Powhatan coun-
~, the home of the bride.
Major Robert Stiles, Miss Evelyn Stiles,
and Miss Caperton, have gone to Wey-
anoke for a few days. While in Charles
before the Confederat tie veterans at Charles
City Courthouse.
Miss Carroll Wexford, of Sabine Hall.
is the guest OF her uncle, Mr.. B. Rand.
Wexford.
Mrs. Howard D. Hoge is visiting in
Stanton.
Mr.. Dean NIaury is In Danville, with
his brother, Mr.. Greenhow Maury, who is
very i'll.
Mrs. Manly Barnes has returned to the
city, after a pleasant visit. to relatives in
New Kent county.
The following members of the National
Society of the Colonial DANES from Viz
ginia, are registered at the Arlington, in
Washington: Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne.
Mrs. Reginald Gillian, Mrs. Richard S.
Thomas, Mrs. James F. Maupin, Mrs.
John Sargent Wise. Alterna tes-Mrs
Matthew Bland Harrison, Mrs. Charles
Washington Coleman, Mrs. William p.
Thomas, Mrs. Lucy Mason Webb, Mrs.
William T. Robins.
Miss Eva Howard and Miss Eta Sheed
are visiting Mrs Henry Gibson
Richmond has had a large number of
visitors from the North during this month.
The register at the Confederate Museum
shows an unusually large number of
signatures for the April days that have
passed.
Mrs. Ramon Garcin and her little son
are visiting her relatives in Charlottes-
vile.
Miss Kitty, Poppenheim. of Charleston.
S. C., will be the guest of Miss Nina
Randolph during the month of May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Randolph left We'd
nesday for Washington, after visit to
Mrs. George w. Mayo.