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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
bOERS FLYING n
ESCAPE The M
Roberts Has thrown ItsN-..
es Far and Vice,
R0ERS tANE MEDrA-.
Beers LEAVE WEPENg3
London Confidently Waits Fo- r,-
able News From ROBBERS
BUT LACK OF HORSES Will HAMPER .
Beers in the Elandslaagte Djstrct Re-. 2
Biggarsberg. Three Co.i1-as 8.ss-
Up. English Correspondent. T-r.-
the Worst Of the VA O.e-.
by the Associated ra.

London, April 11.-tTaesa.<.
M)-Lord Roberts has spread
and wide to catch the adyeu..-
mandoes that have been maxim
in the southeastern part OF tn"
net has not yet been drawn f..
headquarters OF Lord Roberts r.. .
sioncxists hat the power or .#.
is decreasing. 4 Daily New o.....
lent has them fleeing To the nar...
a Standard correspondent r.u.r.. -
fleeing southeast; a Daily T...Er...
respondent says that SOM, ar.
north and others south. while . W.--
Post representative says it Is u.r ...
what the Beers are doing.
Evidently the feeling at Blooms.
is that the dispositions Of Lore
are such as 10 enable him TO cu...
a large force rapidly at any pou#. g.
Beers being aware OF this, are uu..
TO be thinking now chiefly of r,rrn.
The investment of WCnen.r. ....
to a special dispatch from II...
tein. has absolutely been ~abanauat# .
cording to a Bethany dispatch .H.
are unable to retreat norfhu...
cause the British strongly hold a. .
Diverse reports come from \.'
asserting that the Beers hafr n
beyond the Riggarsburg range a..
other saying thai some Of .h..
close to Ladysmith.
London waits confidently for aim.
mediate announcement Of news f....
to the British.
Distrust exists. however. u.s. M
rapid, continuous advance toward F..
toria, chiefly on Of the -
horses. many OF which die in ra. Is.
voyages. Letters from the Cap. e.. "
the three DAYS journey by rail n
in open trucks. hat The arraue
for feeding and watering are i|n.s...
and that The unfortunate animal .#a.
down in consequence of these han.-..
Despite the energy of it's buyel- #H
the Var Office f~oreSeeS much difU#u..
supplying the enormous number uf H.r-
required.
Cape Town, April 15.-It Is r..u.
that General Brabant has dcfe...| .
Beers at Wepener and captured ..
arms.
RETIRE FROM ELANDSLAAGI.
London, April ia special a
from Ladysmith, dated April 18Th.
a. M, says:
Native scouts have just report. .
the Beers in the Elandslaagtc E-#
retired beyond BiggarsbcrG.
Other information tends to coui.l.
report that the Beers have succoa...
blowing up three important coIIicr.a- q.
vessels Mex, completely destr0:.a- .
engine house II plants"
BOTHA AT PRETORIA.
Pretoria, Sunday, April 15.-pro ...
Kruger keeps in excellent health.
General Botha is here c~onsuItIue
the Government. The member ID. 8
Irish-American ambulance cory
as guests of the Govcrnm.#.
SIEGE OF WEPENER RAIsEI.
London, April 17.-CTuesdav.. "
Bloemfontein correspondent of TIL.
in a dispatch dated ye.
The Beers have raised the
Nepener and have left RouXvilIe.
lority of them has undoubtadI"
lorth with the exception of n ..
bout six thousand. now repOrte.
going toward BethuIie."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
NOTES OF The FARM.
CONTINUED From First Page.)

trated fertilizers Is an uncertain
quantity and YOU cannot tell Just
what OF each YOU are using. Compost
ing on the farm is Il relic OF q low
state OF agriculture and should DC
reiterated to the old lumber Of tue
farm. There is no sort Of Objection
to hauling out rich mold from the
forest and spreading It on the land
but it does not pay in ordinary farm
inc to add labor TO IL III mINln ana
turning.
\ Davidson county correspondent.
whose letter comes TO hand just Is
we close this. saws that he Is II OF
nv students and a willing one. and
thinks that these letters are dong a
great deal Of good. He asks some
questions in regard 10 ii legumInOus
plant thai * attracting attention. and
thinks that if an that is said about 1t
is true it Will take the place Of peas
and clover. This Is he Giant Beggar
weed about which 50 much has been
said in Florida. \ Florida catalogue
he saws declares that it makes more
and better forage 4 a peas or clover.
and for improving the land viii beat
both Of them. Our friend wants TO
know more about this wonderful
plant. Peas are 50 scarce and hl9n
that | have given up all hope Of get
ting any to SOW this but
realize that must grow something
for stock" He is going to put in corn
this year two lots that have been used
as pasture lots for Is and 10 years re-
SDectiveIy. Has broken and subsoiled
one of them to Il depth Of u inches
and as soon as the ground IS dry he
,rn,,nrac To root tha ut hon. thp Same
vay. Proposes to apply 300 pounds
acid phosphate. kainit and cotton seed
meal per acre. and wants to know II
he can improve this.
Now as to the begear weed. YOU are
doubtless familiar with the common
beggar tick weed that sticks its seed
pods so closely TO ones pants IN the
fall. This is Il Desmodium, and 50 is
the Florida BeG0ar weed If o want
a weed capable Of being ten times
the nuisance our native II Is get
the Florida Giant. But do not place
any expectation on its being any
near so valuable Il plant here
as it may be in Florida. If YOU want
a hay made mp mainly OF UNBEATABLE
sticks. get the Giant Beggar weed. If
YOU desire a new weed that YOU VIII
never get rid Of. get h Giant Beggar
weed. II is a legume. and doubtless
cattle that know no better will eat it.
or at least the soft parts of II. II
YOU want the best hay in the world.
the best plant for the recuperation
Of the soil. the King of all legumeS
and not q weed III amy respect. stick
10 the Cow Pea. the Glover Of the
South" The men who are continual
l. running after Sachaline. Beggar
Weed. Lathyrus. and other weeds
SeedSmen advertise in their cata-
logues are seldom the best farmers.
Now as to the corn. | have already
given my ideas i'll regard to the use
Of commercial fertilizers on corn. The
application YOU propose Is as good az
amy as far as it goes. But ! would
like YOU TO leave out a part Of the
field without any fertilizer. part OF
the field without amy fertilizer. part
Of the field YOU have already broken.
and next fall let Ills now how much
the application Of the fertilizer paid
YOU above It's cost.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17

The Southern Farm Magazine SAYS:
MIR. Samuel II. James Of Mound. La.
believes that q pecan grove is of 0
profit to = man than q life insurance
policy. In the Cotton Planters .Jcurn-
al he SAYS:
about fifteen years Q a life in
SuraEce agent approached nix. ;.>N-
ing me to insure my life. No. said
l.: Il will plant me Il large pecan
ROY and that shall be my life IL
urance The yearly premiums shall
90 toward the care and cultivation OF
the grove. and ! Shall get my returns
while still alive. and leave to my heirs
the most valuable piece Of property in
the State He laughed at me. Still
| planted my grove. The trees came
into bearing at nine years. and each
year now the yield gets more and
more. and the grove more valuable.
In five more years. if | am alive. |
can afford to live like a prince. My
plan of life insurance was Il perfect
success. as all now know. for / not
only get good returns during my life.
but my heirs will get the principal
when | die.
Ever, Young man. or mlddle-aGed
man. should plant some prove trees
while young that will give him good
returns in Old age. The ordinary
staples are 50 hard. and expensive to
produce. and the market is 50 often
O~VerStocked. that there is not often
much profit in them. Then old peo-
pie cannot afford to toll as young ones
do. Especially should men With
young children plan far ahead. They
should plant trees that Will come into
bearing in the years to come.
After YOU once get YOU grove into
bearing there is no expense for cul-
tivation or care. All YOU have to do
is to pick the pecans Up. put them in
barrels and ship them. How different
from cotton,
when my grove was plant
ed. and we now can at
ford comforts which we could
not otherwise have had. In closing.
let ne give the reader one warning:
DO not expect our grove to take care
of itself while little. You must cult
waite it and attend to it. otherwise it
viii not thrive. Cotton is the best
thing to plant in q pecan grove. Cot
ton is nearly always we'll cultivated.
and the pecans get the benefit. |
never knew an cid man in my life
VINO upon discussing the pecan cues
ton did not express a regret that he
had not planted q pecan grove in his
youth. 50 that it might take care of
him in his old age. This at least will
not DE on" OF my regrets when get
Old"
The Industrial Department Of the
Seaboard Air Line is doing all il can
to get the people along the road to
plant pecan trees, and to enable those
who desire to plant them. they have
arranged with a reliable company to
supply all persons living within fifteen
miles of the road Young thrifty trees
at very low prices. To secure the low
rates. sou have to by through one Of
the Seaboard Air Line Station Agents
or industrial Agents. If not convent
ent to see the agents. write direct to
). I. Patrick. Pineblutf. n. c.. April
and early part of May is the best time
10 plans.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
arrive In Winston and Makes Short Addres
ses. To Speak Again Today.
Especial to News and Observe

WINSTON, n. c.. April 16.-The Demo
cratlc state candidates arrived here At
o.Zo tonight and were escorted 10 the
court mouse where rhcy were introduced
aa' hlaoe short addresses to a large
'io"'. ihey will speak here again at II
o'clock tomorrow.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17

A special TO the News and Observer
from Washington, y. c.. says that news
mas reached there of a double tragedy at
Swan Quarter Saturday. A white man
and a negro became involved in a dill
Guilty and the white man was shot. one
]. NJ. Flowers attempted TO separate
them when he was also shot by the negro.
Flowers returned the fire. Both the ne
GRO and Flowers have since died. Inc
names of the two participants have not
been aScertained.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17

With only one dissenting vote the re-
port Of the committee IN Whlch was re-
TERED the request OF Or. NeWeli D"lsht
Hills. of Brooklyn. that his name De
araeod from the rolls of the Chicago
presbvterv. was yesterday adopted by
har hodv at its regular meeting.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17

Mr.. Clarence E. Knowles, long presl-
dent Ct the South Eastern TaTln Asso-
citation. died in Pensacola saturday. ne
was buried in Atlanta NJ. Knowles was
one Of the first insurance men III amer
lea. He carried $4,000 Insurance on ms
life.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
SIEGE OF "A
VILLIERS THINKS WAR OWE
British Correspondent Believes Guerill1 "
fare Will Continue Some Time
(Dy the Associated Press

London, April Ia Cape To#
patch says nearly 5000 horses La.
landed there since April 18th. WhIeH
Gates that every effort is being pu.
to remedy this great defect in ta.
ISL organization.
The chief Boer delegate. Fisch."
companied by Or. Levds. Visit.
President Of the Dutch Cabinet toll.
the Hague, but the doings Of thu
gates Teate little speculation in E
Frederick Nilliers. the veteran $751;"
respondent who arrived at South
today from the front said he BELLE.
worst OF the war was over. bu.
guerilla warfare would continue 70.
time.
An official bulletin issued at Fr
April 18th, reports that the bur.
captured 800 sla~ughtcr-oxen at We.
and that General Froneman that 81.
1eated the British, causing them
in the direction of Wolverpont, app
~ over the Orange river.
The Irish-American ambulance .
at Pretoria April 18th.
The Beers report no casualtie,
the recent fighting at Warrentou.
THE BOERS FALLING BACE
London. April 11.-(Tuesday
Daily News has The following from
dersburg, dated Friday:
General Chernside saw the rear
OF the Beers disappear southeast 81.
retreat. The enemy appear to 0'
force Il miles east OF Reddel-
are falling back before our aoE
guard"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17

that depot OF kill every man III Selma
of them, the youngest of the crowd
was beastly drunk and said hat he dld
not know where he was when he got there.
Trey reported to the mayor ana asked
him TO break the doors OF the frelgAl
depCt and turn il over TO them. Mayor
II Parker. claimed that he had no
,tbori+v 10 enter the depot by legal pro-
caedinps. that unless he had written IN
s,rrctions from some officer OF the South
ern railway. Then Mr.. Bishop claimed
thar he had a verbal conversation with
Mr. II ". Miller. that he had permission
10 enter the depot. Mayor Parker refused
m break the doors down in the absence
OF instructions in writing from the prop
er authorities. hen | and MI. w II
Call. the cashier. put this question 70
the spokesman. Mr.. Bishop. we told
him that the tickets and other valuable
naners were scattered about the office.
and asked that in case they entered the
s+ation who would be responsible for
the company's property in the event lhat
any of it was misplaced or destroyed.
Nh. Bishop replied that he, MI. oall'
would be held responsible under his bond.
Then it was that Mr.. Call. the cashier,
informed him that he would not allow
him 10 enter the station. Mr.. Bishop
stated that the Governors Guard were IN
readiness and would be called to Selma
TO force their way into the station. He
returned to Raleigh. and that IS the last
we have seen of him. Since that time the
travelling auditor Of the Southern Railway
COMPANY. with Mr.. H. 4. Williams, tram
master, have been in Selma and the COM
panv's property was promptly turned over
10 them. They have no operator now at
selma"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
Telegraphic Briefs.

Heavy foods are reported IN MtSsiS-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
BOTH SIDES SATISFIED.

Atlanta, Ga. April 16.-The Southern
Railway photographers strike in this vi
entity today seemed to be progressing
satisfactory to both sides. President
Powell claimed that the situation was
encouraging, and that the railroad Off
Gals say they are suffering no incon-
venlence nor appreciate delays in the
operation of trains. In his statement
today President Powell offers 800 reward
for the person. who. it is said, wrote the
letter of warning to Mrs. j. S. B. Thomp-
sen. wife Of Assistant General Superin-
tendent Thompson Of the Southern. pro-
Vided 1t IS shown that a member of the
Order was implicated in its authorship
According to Mr.. T~hompson's statement
the letter threatened the life of himself
and Mrs. Thompson.
- PER CENT OF PLACES ILLFD
Washington. April 16.-The officials Of
the Southern Railway in this citv do
clare that the effects Of the elegraphers
strike are no longer causing emba rrass-
ment CT any consequence in the copduci
OF the business Of the road. Reports
from the various division super;ntan-
cents. the officials here say, show that
passenger and freight traffic is again
moving along With little DELAY save sncb
as IS incidental to the business of rail
reading. The officials say that - per
cent OF the places OF men who have gona
on strike have been filed and that 10
chief difficulty occurs where a striEina
employe was both agent and operator
STRIKERS HEADQUARTERS
Selma, Ala, April 16.-At Marion
junction. fourteen miles south of selma
on the Mobile and Birmingham division of
the southern, a hotel has been sac,r.d
by the striking operators on the Southern
ana headquarters established. From thie
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
STRIKE OUTCOME
STILL IN DOUBT

The railroads say there is no strike.
but admit that there are places va
Gated by the strikers. that have not
vet been filled. They also deny that
il is necessary to run the trains by
operators. although they have left no
stone unturned to secure men TO
take the places OF the strikers.
Or the other hand. the strikers say
that they are holding their own: that
the operators who are taking their
places are boys. many Of whom has
never taken a train rider. They eN-
press q determination to stay out nn-
til they do win. and seem TO be very
confident of their ultimate victory.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
THE Beers FAILING BACE.

ntrcnS butter on the b~reakfa~i '..
uotsh I make up for weak coffee
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
STRIKERS SIDE.
lie other hand the striker

On the other hand the strikers seem
to TAX 4 very cheerful view of the
case. They say they received a bulle-
tin from Mr.. Powell to the effect that
he has $4,000 with which to carry on
the strike. and that the wages of all
who have struck. whether members
OF the order or not will be paid. They
also say that while the trains have
come into Raleigh approximately on
time. tins regularity is not general
the entire system Of the
Southern. but only 10 this division.
They also SAL that it is very likely
that the brotherhood OF Locomotive
Engineers will take up the strike. and
that IN several cases. engineers have
fefuSed to run under 'Scab' orders.
They say that the success of the strike
Is assured. il the engineers 0
the cause Of the operators.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17

operate. Seventeen men registered there
today.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-17
RAILROAD SIDE.

Mr.. Henry Miller. the Private Secre-
tary of Mr.. \. i. Andrews, Was asked
what the situation was in regard to
the strike. He replied: AS far as |
can see. there is no strike. Every
train is running OH regular time:
every train has come into Raleigh to-
day exactly as it was scheduled. We
have filled every important place that
has been vacated on count of the
strike. We have filled them with men
too. IT has been reported that all the
men VINO I taking the strikers
places are boys. but this is a mistake.
The places that have not been sup
piled Will be. as soon as the travelling
auditors can get around to them and
check the strikers out. The trouble
with us has been too few travelling
auditors instead of too few t%eleora-
piers.
The company has no desire to treat.
any one harshIy. We do not think
that the strikers realized what they
were doing. \ great many of them
are boys anyway. and have accepted
nnWise advice. and showed a iaci1 of
discretion.
Il do not think there is any proba-
hliity that the brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers will take up the
strike. ! have spoken to several pass
ing through here. and they say it is no
night Of theirs. And besides. ] think.
though ! am not sure. that their laws
prohibit taking up a strike through
Sympathy."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-19
TERRIFIC WIND IN OKLAHOMA
Not Cyclone. Though. and Dama &c
Only TO Eruifs

Guthrie, 0 t. June 1S.-A terrific wind
ard dust storm, accompanied by an cleo
trical display and rain, passed over tAis
city at an early hour this morning.
Though the features common 10 the
dreaded cyclone were missing, Yet the
force OF the driving vi-d from the north
was terrifying enough to drive timid per-
cons into cellars and cyclone caves. where
they remained until the break OF dag.
Fortunately moss 81 the wheat is in
shock, otherwise the damage would have
been large As i was, o larse quantity
q young fruit has aeen ruined. but the
loss VIII not he noticeable as there IS
siiA enough fruit left % supply the ter
-itory and several states
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-19
No DOUBT ABOUT I'D
He's Going to be at the Okla
homa City Reunion,
PROGRAM OF FOUR DAYS
Territorial 6. A. R. Reunion
Upon the Same Dates.
PROGRAM OF FOUR DAYS

Guthrie. o. T, June 1S,-The great
Rough Riders reunion at Oklahoma City
Will be formally opened on sunday, July
!. with welcoming addresses 70 the guests
by Governor Barnes. on behalf OF the
territory. ana Mayor Van winhe on be-
HALF Of the city. It is positively an
nounced. and it car De relied upon. that
Governor Roosevelt viii be present
Throughout the four days reunion, Gov
eruor Barnes VIII attend with his entire
sIaH in fll uniform and 1t IS expected
tlat the governors Of Kansas. Utah -nd
Colorado vii also he present with their
respective stars. The local committees
has been active in arranging tor the
amusement o. the visitors ard there viii
b. TO desr,h % attractions. lhsls Of
whica Il tss point q novelty 20 visitors
from outside states MI &c a series %
1n3ln dances and the ro7irg aad tying
o-~Hsts oy genuine cowboys the original
roagh riders % the plains The following
rsoerau = lhg four days ertertaiument
8 announced 10y the associsotn.
Ssnlsy. July l-Welcora.nz address. by
C. T--Hur - ii. Barnes and Mayor Van
yFias'e. Memorial services for the RoaSh
r. - Vho zen in Cu5a- In the evening"
ac-e oy a noted orator. and sacred
c1~c~t
cav July Grand free homes
Lge ana al a6GresS 5y pepnss T
Fsuc n. C. Exhibition dr.l by the
sN,h United States cavalry. Ropiug aud
ridiBs tournament ~ she pack. SO entries.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-19

At night. Pains grand spectacular pro-
duction. The Battle of San Juan" with
a magnificent display OF fireworks Mill
tary ball in honor of Governor Roose-
welt
Tuesday, July 3-Roping and riding tour
nament Grand military and civil parade.
led by Governor Roosevelt and his
Rough Riders. and participated in by the
Sixth United States cavalry. Twentieth
Kansas, First Tennessee and First Colo
rado, ten coruet bands, ex-Confederates.
G. A r.. Knights Of Pythias. Odd Fell
lows. Woodmen Of the World, Modern
Woodmen. the Cymbal Torch club. the
Federation Of Labor and other orEaniza-
lions. Speech by Governor Roosevelt.
Exciting Indian ball game between the
Creeks and Choctaws. The game dates
back TO the discovery Of America. and IS
unique and thrilling Al night The Bat
tie OF San Juan with change # pro-
gram, trapeze performance. slack and
tight wire walkers, vaudeville attractions.
Pictures OF Roosevelt and other heroes
forty feet high in Gaming 6re will re
shown. Banquet in honor % Governor
Roosevelt by fraternity men o., Oklahoma
and Indian territory
Wednesday. July 4-Grs1d patriotic
celebration. beginning wi,h cannon salute
at sunrise, patriotic speeches by disiin-
( suished orators. patriotic airs ay al the
bands in attenrance Special program "
! the veterans % the bleu and gray Al
night Pains Fireworks compary will give
a dazzling fireworks display in connection
with the Battle % san Juan" Many
+ special pieces arranged for the occasion
vii Be shown and the performance vii
+ close in hlaze OF Ere.
{ Department Commando -. 7. Mock o.
this city. has announced that the rertr,
annual reunion q she Grand Army az The
Republic. Department 81 Oklahoma. VII
be held - oklahoma City d-rsn- tha
same time A. the Rough Riders reunion.
I july 70 lucHsive. July Is set apart
/ exclusively for the Grand Army Otaag
organizations vii also had reunions =
/ the same time and they have every as
! surance from the good people q OSlaho-
Ea city that they VIII De royalty enter
/ tanned while IN the city. II Is desired
that all couraGes Who can win arrange
% 50 20 This reunion. stay as long as
possible and have the most en}oyaale and
srandest tisae eve- "a in Ire t1r.i.orv.
. Governor Roosevelt CT &sw YORK ana a.
50 Governors 90 either states e1a tar-t-
. tories VII he present Fr1-l.nea, Grand
( Army men from other Departments vi. b
Z present and the-s Is no coGst 5ot thls
J 81 hesias of patriotic citizens MI e .Es
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-19
NEW SCHOOL AT NEWEIRK
1t Il Proposed 10 Establish Presby-
terrain Arademw

Guthrie. o. T J4re fs-Prep s-atory %
TIE srect -5p - an acsfensy ~ s7nas polnc
ln th. territory. fnrFgtosizi caarzsr has
1sen grante8 e. company = SswKfrk
citizens or RI Cklzzarsa Pres TterBan
academy -he purpose e . sE-sssfsE.
maintain and orezzEs az izsrtetlau 70
learning q tha scace ard sfEres - -
zlaser3v ard fEeE- eszr-sr S. ETsard -
.ng a-e ire directors al .zeaa = Sx-
Esrx y = Aora fs-s TsT
Is a-u Fe-Ez :. = Bre-z- L&nca3u
MeErv " $40 Z Haynes.
81 r EsasgeE. C. Z. 8Gan-