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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-21
cow C0NGER'S WELCOME
MESSAGE WAS RECEIVED
Glad TtdtnE~ Cause Great see-s-
tiaa at NasstnEton-Nsais VA
10 GxeFiay~a.

WASHINGTON. July ~ After hape bad
almost aarn neandorna ~ hearing from
ihs frrattons fB rrking. tuo caaeEfaars
Aeartrr ftglrg= ~ tAe sufogfanatss ersef
lr the E~.iish Hfrattan we've rcce vei ;n3s
ruaratrr F2Tet came shatt. saafa waTa
gten Carsai Cscueral 0ooaae~. at Shsne-
haL sn 1eares ~ the ssate 4aanrfmrut.
ga, pU u,t ae soon fars1tien f-e~a..sa
~ ta- imUente r1fres ari seas he tas
aNhUgta1 ll se-arlrs Information ts u..rt
rhe aeuaEl ~ tho department ta the
exciting Says - tho re.st SIX weeks.
He gave aetsoc tsat Minister ConEtr
hah az lsst been beard From directly.
arI tAat hts - sr1s wtrr nn the way ,e
ths state sepagrrtnt
Wa BrtaEs clad News
srarrety had tnn cheering rewz
reached Secretary lGav t-fous Mirister
va came tearing down ne asshsii
streets frum his ivEat4ea ir bis aUs1-
uoA3e. bearing ~ BIS haa8 fhe prerfaua
message FROM Mt Censfr Tho minister
was persl4riHE ard aimnst serel h-es3
vits rleasgTestie fNe4.e E,. SO. ans eFag
the swlft elevator in tae SKATE 4spssri-
meut scarcely eould mset hls demand Tar
haste in reaching Secretary Hay
xhs secretary already had prepared aira-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-21

japan IL cordially friendly and lE uDly
seRding troops TO rosoue tho fareignes.
III pekinE and "a restore rftief Ghs hNa
10 Interior objects hostiie 80 China. and,
n THE proper measures are taken. ahe
in prepared % nse hnf influence n con-
pise "
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17

CONDITION OF THE COTTON CROP
The following is the monthly report of
the condition of the cotton crop issued
by the department of agriculture:
The monthly report of the Stats.
lician of the department of agriculture
shows an average condition of cotton
to have been 81 as compared with GS.2
last month, 75.4 the corresponding date
in 1898 and ZIG, the mean of October
averages for the last ten years. With
The exception of North Caroline and
Tennessee, where there is no apprcci-
able change in condition there has been
adecline during September throughout
the whole of the cotton States east of
the Mississippi river. This decline
amounts to z points in Virginia,
Georgia and ~.\labama, three points i'm
South Carolina, four in Mississippi and
six in Florida.
Louisiana also shows a decline of
four points. On the other hand, there
has Ie"n sufficient Improvement in
Northern Texas to make the general
average of that State one point higher
than last month, and there is also an
improvement of M point in Oklahoma.
and four points in Missouri. The crop
in Arkansas is about holding its own.
The averages for the different States
follows; Virginia, II; North Carolina,
"a; South Carolina, 81; Florida, G3;
Alabama, 81; Mississippi, Sc; Louis
lana, GO; Texas, 70; Arkansas, G5;
Tennessee, "a; Missouri, 68; Okla
homa, 70; Indian Territory III;
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17
The Land o. tho Sky.

Mountains that climb to the blue bend on
Lakes where the stars see them selves in
the sky;
Violet valleys Of beauty and love,
Where earth seems so close to the Heaven
above
You can hear the faint echoes Of seraphim
And the musical beat
OF the hearts of the angels-thc song
they repeat
In their cadences sweet
a wild world of mountains that drift into
dreams;
The ripple OF rills and the dashing OF
That sing to the sea! And the beams and
the CLEANS
That lure you to gardens of beautiful
dreams!
or beautiful dreams that have lifted your
To the thunder's high roll!
Where you slip from life's care, and its
curse and control,
With the JOY in your soul.
God crowned with old glory these noun
tains; He planted
The sky-reaching hills in these valleys en-
chanted:
These streams in the hollows by mystery
haunted
These oaks that still wave their green ban
ners undaunted,
And dare the storms thunder! q. and
paeans of praise
Mountatns-rivers, still raise
10 the Heaven above them, while rose
scented ways
Wreathe the beautiful days.
o, land of all b~eauty-loved Land of the
Sky,
Where Love breathes i" Good morning"
and never Goodbye
Where song on each wild wind in melody
rOves
And times the bright steps of the gods of
the groves
The rose of the morning is white on thy
breast;
Thou art crowned thou art blcst
From the seas to the east and the seas TO
the west
With the rose-wreath Of rest!
+. l.. s.
Battery Park, Ashcville, n. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17
WILL COTTON GO HIGHER ?
Burgess, Miss,

The hope of Il higher price is caus.
ing some farmers who are in position
to do so 10 L III their cotton. They
argue that by lnis curse they can lose
nothing, for, the crop beng short, the
price is almost certain to stay as high
as at present, with the possibility of its
reaching a better figure.
The New York Cotton Exchange
men profess to think little of the move
ment among the farmers to hold their
cotton. They say that such movements
have invariably failed, because the
cotton growers arc so numerous that II
is almost impossible to get concert of
action among them. If the price should
drop, they argue, many would make
haste TO sell, fearing that a much
greater drop was imminent.
The Raleigh Ncws-Observcr has
some interesting advice to give on the
subject. 1t says:
If a hundred thousand-dollar cot.
ton mill a afford TO shut down in or
der to get cheap cotton, Il one. horso
cotton farmer can afford to shut down
in order to prevent selling his cotton
at Il sacrifice.
"The fight for low cotton by tho
spinncrs Is III. They will win The
fight if the cotton farmers rush theil
cotton to market. If the farmrs holdc
most of their cotton and keep down re.
ceipts, they Will win their fight for
high cotton. The price of The cotton
is largely based on comparative re.
ceipts the price will go up. If they
let the cotton buying world see biz
receipts, the price will go down.
"lf the farmer sells his cotton fol
less than it is worth, his loss is com,
plete, and he is a permanent loser. If
the cotton mill man has u pay wha,
cotton is worth, he may be troubled
for a few weeks, but he and his asso-
ciatcs can put up the price of the pro
duct of the mill and suffer no perma.
nent loss"
In the meantime the crop is being
rapidly gathered, and the indications
are that it is being marketed in about
the usual way.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17

farm hand, i. g., he is satisfied and con-
tented with his position, and for this
reason you arc able TO keep hun. The
American white man, and | am no cX-
Ccption to the rule, myself, is never
satisfied with anything. L.
think the negro race is beginning
TO understand its position for the pres
ent at least, is essentially an industrial
position, and that the white man is ca
pable of running the government with.
out his assistance. Let the negro per-
feet himself as Il laborcr and be con-
tent 10 build up his position, and make
it substantial, by beginning at the bot
tom.
In conclusion, | have a few words to
say to the laborcr. Whatever your
line of work, whether you be q carpcn-
ter, a brick layer or a farm hand, study
your work. DC not be content with
simply putting in time and drawing
your pay. Every laborcr should re-
ceivc something outside of his wages,
through his increased knowledge of his
business; bat to do this, he must put
his mind on the work, and CONSTANT,
try to improve.
The world is demanding better and
more intelligent work along every line
and it is willing to pay for it. If Their,
Is a young white nan in this audienc,
reduced TO the necessity of starting a.
q farm hand, let him not despair o
making a place for himself in the
world. But do with his might thu
work nearest his hand, while constant
ly striving to improve and fit himsel
for something better. The effort will
not be in vain. He will not be with
out his chance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17

OF said plant food to draw from, but
unfortunately in the South at least,
tins is not the case, and more cspcci.
ally in the sander portions of il.
We are well aware of the fact that
there are soils scattered about here and
there over the country that are defci-
ent, somc in phosphoric acid, some in
potash and some in nitrogen, and some
in each and all of these equally yalu-
able, equally important, and in fact.
equally indispensable fcrtilizing sub
stances. Now ii stands to reason that,
the most economical system, that could
possibly be pursued in fertilizing these
widely dissimilar soils would be to first
to supply, correct or make good any and
all known deficiencies in the soil itself:
and second, supply each and every crop
planted with plant food specially adapt
cd to its peculiar requirements and III
such quantities as shall insure maxi
mum yields whenever other intluenc-
ing OF controlling factors are favor,
able.
This is economical fertilization, it is
in fact the most economical system OF
fertilization that can be formulated OF
at least, in the present state of agricul,
tural science.
1t would be just rs reasonable tC
put a pair of green goggles on n horse
or cow and undertake to fatten them
on pine shavings, under the belief that
you were furnishing them with at
abundance of excellent forage, as il
would be TO undertake to make a goot
crop of any description when fed OF
phosphatcs alone, or potash alone, Of
on nitrogen alone. All three sub
stances are needed in the making of
good crop, all three are equally impor
tant, all three are rs absolutely indis.
pcnsable, the IL as the other anc
the animal can be made to thrive OF
pine shavings just as easily as tn,
plant a be made to thiivc on phos
pilates, when used to the exclusion O
more suitable allmcnt.
G.. ii. TURNER.
Burgess, Miss.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17

III good seed be selected, soil prep
aration thorough, fcrtilizing properly
prOpOrtioncd and seed sown early, the
wheat crop will be sure and profitable.
Carclessncss, slipshod methods and
general inattention have made many
farmers flour buyers, who should be
wheat sellers. From thirty to forty
bushels should be the average yield
from intelligent sowing. Wheat grow
ing is not limited by climate or soil,
but by intelligent sowing. Hence we
say to every Southern farmer,
"Sow plenty of good wheat
Have homegrown bread to eatl"
JAMES b. UUNNICUTT.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17

Farmers take Or send to the State
Fair, Oct. 20th to Nov. , The fruits
of your labor, that you may not ex-
claim as many have done every year:
81 can beat that"
The State Far will pay The freight on
all exhibits raised or produced in the
State shipped by railroad, released.
Arrange your plans early TO attend
the 32d Annual State Fair at Columbia,
Oct. 10Th to Nov. I'd, inclusive.
The mar who milks good COWS is apt
to take better care of COWS and milk
than he who milks poor COWS.
Experience and observation arc II
best teachers, hence the importance of
visiting the State Fair.
Keep plenty of clean pure water
where the fowls car easily get it when
YER they want it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17
WHEAT SEEDING.

In u last issue, we wrote at some
length on the preparation of the land
for wheat seeding, and we therein
laid stress upon the importance of a
fine preparation Of the land as a con
trolling factor in the production of IA
good crop. We think IT well TO say Il
few wolls more upon this subject,
moved thereto by the fact that on ac-
count of the long and serious drouth
through which we have passed there
has been but little if any opportunity
given for the commencement of the
work Of following the land for the
wheat crop This is going to cause a
great pressure of work to be thrown
upon the team and hands during this
anu the following month, AMI the
temptation Will be great to seed with
out securing us fine q sCcd-bcd as
should be. We wa mt 80 say, and lo
say cmphatically and advlScdly, that
1t Will he better TO seed Il little later
than one would wish rather than to
SOW on apiece of land not in proper
condition. Usually, we have fine
open weather in the South up TO
the end of November, and if
wheat is only seeded u on a we'll
prepared bed before the end OF October.
1t can make quite as much growth be-
tore winter sets in as will enable it 90
through the winter in good condition
for a vigorous growth in the spring. If,
however, ii be seeded on badly pre-
pared land, even in September OF the
early part Of October, il will suffer
much more from the effects of freezes
and lhaws than if seeded later. Few
farmers fully realize how important is
the necessity, not only for IL fine deep
solid bed, but also how necessary il is
that the soil of the bed should be
thoroughly mixed before seeding. The
question debated ought not to be is the
land fit to sow, but whether it can he
made more fit and not unduly delay the
sowing. Ten bushels Of wheat extra
per acre can easily be got from a piece
OF land by tIllagc alone, all other con-
dltIons being the This is not
mere assertion, but has been proved
over M oven again by experience.
Every additional working of the land T.,
when in a proper condition to work,
will make available plant food living
inert in the land which otherwise will
be lost to the crop. This food can be
got III this way at less cost than from
the fertilizer mclchant, and it will also
result in permant benefit to
succeeding crops than when IL lchased.
BESIDES all these considerations, il is
more easily within the competence of
most OF our farmers TO get it IN this
way than by purchasing it. A word
to the wise is sufficient. Try what we
advise. Prof. IIunnicutt SAID recently:
"We once selected one acre in a
t~wcnty-acre field, average spot, and
plowcd and narrowed this acre fourteen
times right along before we quit. We
then planted and cultivated this acre
just as we did the rest of the field, run
ming the rows right along through it.
The yield was much more Cfan double
any other acre. This has continued to
be true for five years in all kinds of
crops. All through the growing season,
this acre can be distinguished as far as
you can see the field. All crops grow
off quicker and yield heavier."-S0uth-
ern Plnter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17

vote for this id cowardly Republican
party"
Senator Tillmau's hnmolike feeling
stayed right with him for over AT hour,
just before he concluded he said to the
Illinois Democratic farmers /: I've
told you nothing but Gods honest
truth. II any man comes along and
says it amt so, tell him | say he lies,
and | eau prove t."
The Senator concluded amid mild
applause.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17

OF the twenty five Presidents of the
United States, all but n have been of
British family origin. Fifteen, headed
by Washington, came of English stock.
Three, including that James Monroe
who gave his name to a doctrine, had
Scotch ancestors. One, Thomas JEFF
%fcrson, inherited pure Welsh blood;
while five others traced their lineage to
ScOtch-Irish ancestry.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-10-17
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE
Between New York, Tampa, Atlanta,
New Orleans, anu Points South
and West.

~ III tram makes close connection
atSalhcun Falls for all points on S. A. l..
Close connection at Greenwood for ali
points on 5. a. L.. and G.. & g.. Railway,
way. '"''
For any information relative To tckst.
rates, schedules, etc, address
w. .. CRAIG. Gen. Pass. Agent.
~ NJ NohTu Sol. ARt. AngD u, q.
I'M EMRRS'N. TraffN y .r,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
Labor Day 0bseryances.
H. o.

There is every Indication that Labor
day Will be observed very quietly in
this City About the only class If es-
Establishments to observe the day will
bethe banks The banks will be closed
for the day. The stores will remain
open for business as usual.
Almost the only observances will be
the races 1t the track, in the afternoon.
There a rafting good afternoons sport
H. assured In addition To the bicycle
races there viii be race between the
automobiles owned by {. W. Hussey
Of Wateryile. ana that owned by Col.
Suule NJ this city.
In the evening the attraction will be
the opening night of the Herald Square
Comedy Cu., which Is booked for a
week ( performance. a fun house is
a ssured with this production, as the
company is one Of the best that will APP
pear on thu circuit, this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
Labor Day Hours at the Post Office.

The following general orders. No 80,
have been issued by Walter ID. Stin-
son, postmaster:
Monday September 8, Labor day. will
be observed as a national holiday with
the usual holiday arrangements at this
office.
The registry division will be open
from $50 A. NJ. to 1000 A. NJ
The money order division and news
paper mailing office will be closed for
the entire day.
The stamp window will be open from
I a. NJ. to 10 A. NJ
The carriers viii make the morning
delivery and , p. NJ. collection of all
the boxes only; the carriers window
will be open from 3.15 to p NJ.
The general delivery window will be
open at all hours, as usual. and stamps
in limited quantities can be purchased
there al such hours as the stamp win
dow is closed. Letters for registration
viii also be- received at, but not deliv-
cred, from this window when the reg
ular division is closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
Today's Program at Driving Park.

The entertainment at the Driving
park, today. will surely draw a crowd.
In addition TO the lOcomobile and BIZ
cycle races, which will come off first, in
order to have the track in the best pos
sible condition. there will be a running
race. TO saddle, for ponies or horses
10 hands and under. and wagon race
for gentlemen's driving horses.
Ii Will we'll be- worth the price Of
admission to see and hear the Duley
family alone.
The following list Of horses will COM
pete in the wagon race:
Nellie NJ, b. m. by Walter D., Chas.
Chisam.
Dictator Maid, b. m. by Dictate.
Chief w. Harp, Hallowell.
Dick, Oh. g, by Glenarm, Chas.
Kicker.
Blue Boy. IN. g. NJ. Cloutier.
Star Wilkes. bn. q, by Wilkes. j.
II. Whitney.
Lady Bird oh. m. by Eolus. H. Nc
Causllnd
Prince Barton, b. g., by Messenger
Diomede. Geo. Harrington.
Ed Wilkes, blk G.. by Sentinel
Wilkes. dam. Helen Wilkes, p. Corron.
Sir Roger, b. g, by Haley, II. r.
Lishness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
Death oil Lowell Newspaper Man in Sidney.

Josiah ToWle the artist Of the Lowell
Daily News. died at the home Of his
parents in Sidney. Sunday morning.
aged II years. MIR Towle was born
in Sidney. and was the son OF Henry
and Dolley Towle. He has for some
time been the artist of the News. Re
Gently he was compelled TO give up his
work on account Of typhoid fever. His
mother went TO him, last Wednesday,
and as his condition would permit the
change moved him TO his former home
in Sidney. where he died. A wife and
three, children besides his brothers, sis
tiers and parents. survive him. The
brothers and sister are; John Towle
Sidney: Frank Towle, Tennessee; Will
liam ToN'Ie. Sidney: Thomas Towle.
Bangor: and Mrs. f +. Baker of Lew
iston. The funeral will be held. at 10
o'clock. Tuesday morning, from the
home of his parents in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
POSTMASTER GENERAL SMITH.
a Little ci The Personality Ct the Distinguishes
dan Who Is to Speak at City Hall. Thursday.

No city in the United States is more
directly Interested in everything per
tanning To the postal service than Au-
gusta. The announcement, therefore
that the distinguished head Of the
greatest business system in the world
is to address our citizens, next Thurs
day evening. has been received with
much interest. so much 50 that the
journal ventures TO give a short sketch
of the speaker for the benefit of its
many readers.
Charles Emory Smith. Of PennsyIvan-
ia. is our present postmaster general
and one of the most confidential Of
President Mckinley's advisers. He was
born in Connecticut in 1912 and his fam
lily soon after removed to Albany, \. Y.
After his graduation from college. he
became successfully editor of the EN-
press and the Journal in that city. He
attained considerable distinction both
as an editor and politician. and in 1876
was delegate to the Cincinnati con-
vention that nominated President
Hayes.
-Four years later he removed TO Phil
adelphia and became editor of the
Press. which position has given him
national fame. President Harrison APP
pointed him minister To Russia and his
services in relief OF the famine Of 1890
in that country are remembered ali
over Europe as well as in America
At the close Of this work he resigned
and retired TO private life until appoint
ed to his present position in April 1895
In personal appearance Gen. Smith is
striking. He is vigorous, Of fine ply
sique, with strong, manly face. ana
clear ringing voice, which combined
with his forcible way Of presenting
facts make him one of the best cam
paign orators in the field. His close
and personal relations with the Presi-
dent have caused him to be put out as
the Administrations speaker this year.
ana our citizens are sure Or a rich treat
on Thursday evening. with fun pre-
srntation Of the issues Of the present
campaign.
1t is to be hoped that our citizens will
appreciate the compliment of this as
signment and turn out in fun force To
greet this distinguished citizen. cen.
Smith was one Of the strongest sup
porters Of Mr.. Elaine and as a young
man did yeoman's service in his behalf
in several campaigns
Mr. Manley, who is ably conducting
the State campaign for the Republic
cans. will preside at this meeting and
his friends i'll this city ana vicinity Mill
embrace the opportunity to give him
personal greeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
Herald Square Co. Tonight.

The Herald Square Comedy CO..
which opens. tonight, at Mconian han
in the rural comedy drama. Hillside
Farm" is one Of the very strongest or
CARNATIONS on the road.
The cast is headed by the romantic
young actor James Durkin ana Miss
jeanette Ashbaugh. one Of the hand
soonest women on the stage Both are
new names to Eastern theatregoers. but
their clever work is fast bringing them
into prominence. Other names include
Miss J. H. Howell of the Boston Mu-
scum, and whose Nancy sykes IL
well remembered here: Florence a.
Booth is a remarkably clever soubrette
and her Sis Hopkins burlesque wins
merited applause The silver tenor of
VIM. Ratigan, who appeared here with
Gorton's Minstrels, will again be heard
in the latest hits
The plays are all strong and Of va
riety to please all. and being produced
under the personal direction of Mr.. Will
lard Perry a thoroughly enjoyable en-
tertainment may be safely predicted
Wilbur DObbs and T. G. Coughlin have
kept their audiences in cOnvulsion by
their Dutch and Irish witticisms
and the splendid specialties be
tween acts. complete a series of enter
tainments that would be cheap at high
prices.
The famous Herald Square Quartet
apears in a new speciality, every day
and nothing on the American stage can
compare with these musical fun max
ers. The brisk sale of tickets at Kins-
mans assures a big weeks business
Any one who would enjoy the best of
plays and laugh at clean. refreshing,
up-to-date specialties. should improve
this opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-03
A Night OF Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the wild
ow Of the brave General Burnham OF
Machias, Me, when the doctors said
she would die from pneumonia before
morning" writes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln.
who attended her that fearful night,
but she begged for DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which had more than once
saved her life and cured her of Com
sumption. After taking, she slept all
night. Further use entirely cured her.
This marvellous medicine is guaranteed
to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung
Diseases. Only SOC and 81. Trial bottles
free at Bowditch & Webster's. Augusta:
G. H. Beans. Gardiner; S. S. Light
body's. Waterville, drug stores.