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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-03
RALEIGH, N. C., TUESDAY, JULY 3. 1900.
Watauga Apples.

Lat fail Mr. Moses ii. Gone concCiv-
ing the idea that the quality of the
apples grown in Watauga county VAS
the equal of any in the world. - to
appearance. keeping and eating quail
ties. determined TO send an exhibit to
the Paris Exposition. He visited the
orchards of Mc<Srs. Geo. ". CotTGy,
Thos Wright. Thomas y. Cotfe>, Of
Kelsey. pOst-ofticc. Mr. smith of
Banner Elk. MIR Newton Banner. of
Cove Creek. NcSsrs. w. ID. Charge. G. ID.
Cannon. Of blowing Rock. and others.
and sent quite a quantity OF several
varieties notably. Virginia Beauty,
Ben. Davis, improved Red I.imber1vi@
Albemarlc rippin, Baldwin. ESofus
Spitzcnberg. Northern spy and others.
Mr.. Cone has recently received the
following letter which explains itself:
Il. 5. Department Agriculture.
Division Of Pomolo9y.
Washington. ID. G., June !. 1900.
Mr.. Moses II. Cone, Blowing Rock,
\ C.
Dear Sir: Adyiccs Just received
from the Paris Exposition through
Mr.. W. y. Taylor, assistant pomolC-
yist in charge Of installation Of Unit
ticulture. announced that among Other
in the international temporary .om-
petition. the fruit exhibit by YOU was
awarded a second prize. Accept my
hearty congratulations. With kinLCst
regards, am
Very truly.
6. b. BRACKETT,
Pomologist.
~ single basket Of EsofuS sent by
YOU for Geo Cotfey also received hon
orable mention. b."
Considering that apples were sent
to the Paris Exposition from every
quarter of the civilized world to com
pete for these prizes. that III our
country we pay no attention what
| ever to our trees. their cultivation
| pruning. fertilizing or spraying but
| they are allowed to grow wild" as
| it We're. while in the principle apple
: growing regions of this country every
| care and attention that science and
! skill demand are given to apple cul
! ture. Mr.. Cones success at Paris
| shows the great possibilities Of Wa
tauga as an apple growing section
Mr.. Cone attributes his prize largely
to the keeping qualities of Wataug;
| apples as the Paris Exposition did no
open until April 18th, apples that die
not have excellent keeping qualities
had no show in the competition.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-03

Hallison, \. {.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-03

Much has been said and written on
this important plant. and much re
mains yet to be said. 1t draws the nj
trogen needed from the air. Conse-
quentl, phosphoric acid and potash
only need be applied direct.
\ distinguished agricultural writer
has recently stated in several
articles that phosphoric acid only be
used on COW peas. This is contrary to
alp other authorities on the subject,
as well as established practice.
( \ cow pea crop Of $1,000 pounds Of
green vines per acre will contain
about 100 pounds Of nitrogen, G7
pounds Of potash and % pounds of
phosphoric acid, therefore, three
times as much potash as phOsphoric
acid will be required.
In nearly all formulas for fertil-
zers for the various crops, the per-
centage Of potash and phosphoric acid
Of parts of potash to 3 parts Of
phosphoric acid. \ fertilizer compos-
ed of the following ingredients may
be used for peas: available phosphoric
acid per cent, potash Q per cent. Ap-
ply so pounds per acre and mix we'll
with the soil, preferably two or three
weeks before planting. One half Of
the fertilizer may be applied in the
drill. the residue brOadcaSted.
Instead of the above the following
materials may be compounded and
used: Acid phosphate. $50 pounds
and kainit 800 pounds. In lieu Of the
kainit 20 pounds Of muriatc of pot
ash may be used.
The above will give large and sat
isfactory returns but the quantity
stated can be profitablv increased
from 80 to 100 per cent
Potash and phoSphoric acid are
drawn from the soil and consequently
it will be necessary to properly sup
ply these materials from time to time
More than this. by growing and
turning crops OF the legume family
| such as clover. peas, ETC.. all the III
trogen that MAY be needed for the
present and next crop will be virtually
grown {drawn from the atnlosphere)
| There will be a considerable surplus
| left over the requirements of said
! crops. which will serve for the per
manent enrichment of the soil. The
humus produced by the decayng veg
| etable matter will exert a further and
| beneficial influence on tie soil. the
| details Of which are not necessary
! here.
| | will state here that the most con
venent material for supplying nitro
! gen direct is nitrate of soda hill
! Saltpetre, therefore, if YOU wonld en-
rich your soils economically grow al
! the saltpetrc possible. which can be
! done as aforesaid.
| When commercial fertilizers are ap
piled in the usual way there is but
! little or no humuS produced and con
| Sequently the soil Will continue tC
! grow poorer aud poorer. however
Z, abundant the applicatlOnS may be.
BRYAN TYSON.
| HallisOn n {.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-03
TEACHING THRIFT.

It may well he said that oHt Of ev-
erything some good must come. and
that the darkest hour Of night j.
Just before the dawn Of DAY. The
trials through which our people have
passed. and out Of NhIrh th"Y
are emerging triumphant. have tend
ed to teach them the great lessons, of
thrift and economy. No farmer Of tn"
present day can succeed without the
practice OF economy in the manage
ment of his affairs almost unknown
forty years ago. Our grandfatherS.
operating their large landed estates
after a princely fashion, knew but
little about the word thrift. "a applied
to our affairs in this good Year Of
1900 With their cribs and smoke
houses filled with grain and meat,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-03

A wise old lawyer says cross-eTaml
nation should be a good natured one.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-03

No matter how hard times ale oF-
ployes of the mint manage to make mon
ey.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
DEATH OF SYDNEYP. EPES
He Passes Away at the Garfield
Memorial Hospital.
The Representative Able to BE in His
Seat in the House Until IA Few Days
Wednesdny-Arrnn for the
Funeral Not Yet Made-His Career.

Representative Sydney P. Epes of Vir-
ginia died at 1910 O'Clock this morning at
the Garfield Memorial Hospital He was
conscious until short time before mid
night, when he relapsed into a eomatose
state from which he did not rally.
Gathered about the bedside were Mrs.
Epes. Prof. Horace Epes, of Newport News,
a brother Of the deceased; Mrs. 4. c.
Pryor, a cousin of Mrs Epes A. c. Kill
martin, his private secretary; DR.. Wright,
the house physician, and DR.. J. p. Bur-
well. Major F. r. Lassiter, of Petersburg,
a lifelong friend, who had been summoned
by wire, arrived at the hospital several
minutes after Mr.. Epes' death.
No arrangements have yet been made for
the funeral, but IT is understood that the
remains are to be taken TO Petersburg for
interment
Mr.. Epes died of appendicitis. An opera
ton was performed at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning by DR.. Ford Thompson, DR.. j.
Taber johnson, and DR.. John p. Burwell.
Through the day and evening the patients
condition varied from that of recovering
vitality to extreme weakness. At 1880
O'Clock last night Mr. Kilmartin announced
that Mr.. Epes could live but a short time.
Mr.. Epes had not been well for some
DAYS. but was able until Wednesday to be
in his seat in the House. On that day he
went to the House as usual but in the aft
ernoon was compelled TO return to Will
lard's Hotel. where he and Mrs. Epes were
stopping. Symptoms of appendicitis de-
yeloped, and on THURSDAY at the advice
of physicians, he was removed to the hos
pital.
Mr.. Epes was reported to have stood the
operation well. but it is understood that
several complications subsequently devel-
oped which rendered his recovery doubt
full.
Sydney P Epes. Representative from the
Fourth Virginia district, was born in Not
toway county. Va. August 20. 1865. He re-
ceiyed an academic education in Kentucky
where his parents moved when he was
fourteen years old. In 1884 he returned to
Virginia and engaged in Journalism and
later edited and published a Democratic
newspaper. He was successfully Chairman
OF the Democratic County Committee OF
Nottoway county. member of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee, and Chair
man of the Fourth Congressional District
Committee.
In 1891 he was elected a member Of the
General Assembly to represent the coun-
ties OF NOttoway and Amelia In 1895 he
was appointed by Governor O'Ferral Reg
lister of the Land Office to fill an unex-
pired term. and at the following session
OF the General Assembly was elected by
reclamation for the full term.
Before the expiration Of his term as
register expired he was elected to the
Fifty-nfth Congress as Democrat, in OPP
position to r. T. Thorp. Republican. He
was re- elected to the Fifty-sixth Congress.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
THE CHICAGO STRIKE.
Mr.. Morrison Predicts That 1t VIII
he Long and Bitter

BE Long and Hitter
1. was stated at the American Federation
of Labor headquarters last night that there
was no news indicating any change in the
situation as regards the strike OF the ma
chinists in Chicago. Mr.. Gompers. Presi-
dent of the American Federation of Labor,
was not seen. Frank Morrison. the secre-
tary Of that organization, however, stated
that there was no doubt that the fight be-
tween the unions and the contractors will
be long. and that every possible means will
be brought to bear on either side TO attain
victory. On account Of the meeting OF the
executive council OF the American Fedora
tIop of Labor which will be held here next
week, it is not probable that Mr.. Gompers
will 20 to Chicago at this time. 1t is prob
able that the council will take some
definite action in reference TO the strike
If II should not be declared off within the
next two weeks
There is a great deal at stake, Mr.. Nor
rison said, and the whole force and inlu-
ence Of the American Federation Of Labor
will be brought to bear on the Chicago con-
test to maintain the rights of the members
of not alone the machinlsts' union, but of
every other craft.
The situation in Chicago will no doubt
be called to the attention of the trades
unionists' central bodies in the District at
their meetings next week. In the event
that an appeal is made to the local organ
izations for financial aid, there is no doubt,
Mr. Morrison stated, that they will re-
spond promptly and generously. as they
have done on several similar occasions be-
fore He does not believe. however, that
there is any likelihood OF the labor trou-
bles in Chicago extending to this city.
further than that the local union men may
be asked to contribute financially to the
support of the strike.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
A FATAL STREET DUEL.
The Principal of school and "a Pu-
pips Fathrr Fight TO Death.

INDIANAPOLIS. March 2-The town of
Brewersville, Decatur county, was the
scene OF a duel to the death early this
morning between W a. Fuller, a we'll
known citizen. and Prof James Powers,
principal of the public schools. Nine shots
were fired by the parties. who stood with
in three feet of each other. Fuller's son
is a pupil in the public schools. and yes
terday he was corrected by the principal
for the violation Of one Of the rules The
lad told his father of his trouble with tho
teacher. and during the evening and night
Mr.. Fuller made threats against Powers,
declaring, 1t is alleged, that he would kill
him on sight.
Powers armed himself In expectation of
trouble with the father. and the latter evil
IDENTIFY tried to intercept the teacher as he
went from his home to the schoolhouse
this morning The two met at the turn
Of the street. and both drew their revolvers
and began firing at the same moment adj
vancing at each crack Of the revolvers.
Nine shots were fired and both pistols were
emptled, except one chamber In Fuller's,
which failed to explode. Powers received
two wounds and Fuller three. the former
being mortally wounded and the after SO
seriously that death may result.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

issue subpoenas to compel the attendance
of witnesses. and such subpoenas shall be
served by any member of the Metropolitan
Police force, and to administer oaths or
affirmations in any matter affected by the
operations of this act. And any person
having taken such oath OF affirmation who
shall knowingly and corruptly give false
testimony before said board, or any mem
Der thereof, as to a material fact shall be
deemed guilty of perjury, and on convic-
ton thereof shall be subject to the pen
atty as now provided by law for such Of
fence; provided however. that when any
matter has been determined by trial in
the Police Court such board shall take the
record Of such trial as conclusive.
Provided, that the provision in respect to
females distributing liquors shall not APP
ply TO the wife of the licensee. and then
only in the absence of such licensee. -
Sec 20. That the provisions Of this act
shall not apply to post exchanges estab-
lished and maintained upon reservations
in said District controlled by the United
States under regulations prepared by the
War and Navy Departments"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
CoNFEsSEs A MURDER.
A Negro Admits killing n Wealthy
Alabama Planter.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March AT Tai
ladega the mutilated body OF Pinckney
Dobbins, wealthy planter, was found.
The corpse was entirely without clothing,
and the mans throat had been cut from
ear to ear.
Ellsert Curry. a young negro. was ar
rested on suspicion and later confessed
to the murder and gave up sum Of money
which he had taken from his victim. There
is Intense excitement over the murder,
and Curry may be lynched.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

WILMINGTON, N. c., March Dis
turbed by the awakening Of his victim,
whose home he was plundering, an IN
known burglar dealt A. G. Call series OF
blows upon his head that may cause his
death. Mr.. Call, contractor. recently
sustained a fracture of the hip and was
confined to his bed. Early this morning be
was awakened by a noise and. discovering
the burglar, gave an alarm. The robber
beat the helpless man brutally with some
blunt instrument and escaped through a
window.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
CLASH AT RUTGERS COLLEGE.
DissensIon in the Faculty Lends to a
Resignation.

NEW BRUNSWICK. March Rutgers
College. in this city, an old conservative
Dutch Reformed educational institution,
IS confronting a serious crisis in its affairs,
and the majority OF the alumni, with prac-
tically all OF the undergraduate body. are
arrsyed in open hostility against DR.. Aus
tin Scott. the President OF the institution
Prof Edgar s. Shumway, who has held the
chair Of Latin language and literature in
the college faculty for sixteen years. ten
dered his resignation TO the trustees at the
meeting in January. He had been request
ed by DR.. Scott 10 resign. The alumni
have united in petitions TO the trustees to
have Prof Shumway retained.
Il appears that at one Of the faculty
meetings, held some time ago, discussion
arose as to a certain resolution pending
before the faculty. In that discussion
Prof Shumway was unable TO agree with
the views expressed by the president and
expressed himself accordingly. Later. IT
is said the president took 1t upon himself
10 request Prof Shumway to resign.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease relieved
in six hours by New Great South American Kid
new Cure" It is great surprise on account Of
its exceeding promptness in relieving pain in
bladder kidneys, and back, in male or female
Relieves retention Of water almost Immediately.
II You want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by d. f. Witeside, 1921 Penn
Ave. and Edward Stevens, Penn. Ave. and Ninth
Street, druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

E. G. Davis. Tax Collector Of the District.
was yesterday instructed by the Commits
sioners to charge the full fee of 81 for dogs
taken from the pound. A short time ago
Mr.. Davis asked instructions on this point.
owing to complaints from purchasers OF
such dogs, who thought they should be
charged only for fractions Of a year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
A HEALTHY STOMACH

Makes pure blood, vigorous neryes-a
strong body Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
strengthens weak stomaehs. An coca
sional dose will keep the bowels active.
Taken regularly, II will cure indigestion.
constipation. dyspepsia, biliousness. mac
tive liver. or kidneys, malaria, fever and
ague. 1t will cure you. See that PRl-
VATE REVENUE STAMP covers the. neck
Of the bottle.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Frank W. Ober. OF Chicago. editor OF
Association Men" the organ Of the Young
Mems Christian Associations Of North
America. will address the mems meeting
at the Young Mems Christian AssO -iation
tomorrow afternoon, at 4.30 o'clock TIE
mems Bible class. taught by DR.. Merrill E.
Gates, meets at $50 O'Clock. Men are cor
daily invited to both OF these meetings.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
UNCONSCIOUS oNTHE SIDEWALK
Robert Clarke in n Critical Condition
Mt a Hospital.

Robert Clarke. forty-fiye years old, was
found in an unconscious condition on the
sidewalk at Thirty-third and y Streets
northwest, at . o'clock this morning. His
chin and mouth were badly bruised and
cut He was sent TO the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital. where his condition was
pronounced critical. He was still uncon-
sciOus at 2 o'clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Greensboro, N. c., March Frank
Fields and John Wilmington, aged eleven
and eight, respectively. students of the
practice school at the normal college. had
a fight this afternoon, in which Whiting
ton was dangerously stabbed by Fields.
The knife entered the chest above and to
the left of the heart.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
THE TESTIMONY ALL IN
Examination Of Witnesses in the
Clark Case Concluded.

The Senate Committee ON Privileges
ard Elections TO Meet Today and
by CounscI-The Evidence OF Il. L..
Mhitmore and james W. KemPer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
DISTRICT LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
4 Bill Proposed to Regulate the
Sale of IntOXicantS.

Introduced in the senate by MIR. Me
NiIIan-Povers of the Excise Board
amendments TO the LAW Now In
Forcc-Inspcctors for saloons and
Premises - Trials of Offenders.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

SAN FRANCISCO. March I'm the Fair
viii case yesterday Lee D. Craig. notary
public, testified 10 having taken the ac-
knowledgments OF Senator Fair and Mrs
Craven 10 the pencil marriage contract in
a doorway of Sutton Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
THE Ell PAso JAIL MURDER.
4 Negro Soldier Confesses CompIicity
in the Crime.

Ell PAso. Tex, March Corporal Pow
ell, one OF the seven negro soldiers con-
fined in the county jail here charged
with raiding the city police station and
numbering Policeman Stewalt {. has made a
full confession duplicating himself and
eight Of his comrades. or the nine men,
seven are in Jail one was killed during the
raid and the other is deserter and at
large.
Corporal Powell told all about the raid
He said that Stewart and not Dick Black
er. shot Corporal HUI during the fight
at the police station. Stewart was shot
by another soldier who stood at the door
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Above 600 calls may be contracted for in 100
lots at 500 per hundred. No charge for in
coming calls.
For fun particulars call. OF address
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
So a Month Up.
1t is no longer necessary for the
The Small User and the
Man of Moderate Means

to paw the maximum rate. Service can now be Oh
tanned at rates varying with the amount and
class Of service rendered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
Mileage Charges Dispensed With
excepting in few remote sections OF the city.
Schedule of Reduced rlessage
Rates.

For measured service with metallic circuit and
lonS-distance equipment:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
The Shoe Specials are Repeated for Today.

Great ralues-don't miss them II
lem at a saying.
Ladies Black and Tan Wei Kid, Box
Calf, and Berlin Kid Lace and Button
Shoes. that were made to sell
at $i.75, s1.9s, and SIPS. Choice. 81 SO
Ladies' Box Calf Shoes. White Bros.
Calf, with invisible cork soles; stout
lasts and very natty shoes. The
regular price is s2.75.......... 81 80
Mems Black Calf Lace Shoes. welt
and Eppler scanned, made on new and
nobby. comfortable lasts, and at S2.25
we lead leader. Special price
is s1.67
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

Mems Patent Leather Lace and But
ton Shoes. hand-sewed welts; flint-oak
soles; made on the popular bulldog
last. The regular price was to
have been s3.9S. S2.79
80 pairs of Little Gents Satin Calf
Lace Shoes, with kid tops and spring
heels Every mother knows
what our CSC Shoe is........ SOC
1874 pairs of Little Gents Patent
Leather, Enamel Leather. and Box
Calf Lace Shoes; with medium heavy
soles; sizes to IL These are
S1.25 and S1.4S grades-fOr. CSC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-25
MARCHIONESS OF ANGLESEY.
Divorce Suit Causes Comment in Au
1uSta Ga
(By Associated Press.

AUGUSTA, GA, October 24.-The Asso-
cia:ed Press cable dispatch from London
October I'D. telling Of the pending divorce
suit between the Marchioness of Anglesey
and her husband. has occasiCned much
comment here, the girlhood home OF the
woman who preceded the present March
ioness in that title.
She is the daughter of the late John P.
King, for thirty years United States Sena-
tor from Geol gia, and for many years
president of the Georgia Railroad and
Banking Company.
1t was seventeen years ago when Mrs.
Mnna Woodhouse, then a widow. became
the Marchioness of Anglesey. The step
incurred The dispieasure of the Queen,
who ever alter refused the Marquis rec
ignition at Court. Gossip had it at the
time that this was not because the Queen
objected to the American alliance, bur be-
cause the old Marquis. who had been
twice before married. was then engaged
to an English lady. which engagement he
broke to marry Mrs. Woodhouse.
About a year ago the old Marquis died
and was succeeded in the title by the son
of his first wife, who had married cousin
of his, and who is now seeking divorce.
The former Warehouses has made her
home in England ever since her marriage.