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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27
LITERARY NOTES.

The vagabond philosopher has not
appeared to a better advantage in
literature since George Borrow, than
in the narratives which Walter A.
Wyckof is now writing for Scrib-
ner's. In the current issue he de-
scribes his adventures while GA
Burro Puncher," giving a series OF
delightful character sketches of the
people he met with in his Journey
over the mountains in the south.
west.
We are indebted to Maj. W. A.
Graham for a copy of an address
delivered in December, 1850, by his
father, Senator VIM. A. Graham,
upon 1.-THE Life and Character of
Gen. Nathaniel Greene" This has
just been published. In addition to
the matter regarding Gen. Greene,
an admirable outline of the Revolu-
tionary history of North Carolina is
given. Copies of the address may be
had from Alfred Williams & Co.,
Raleigh. Price, 25 cents,
Three serial features of attractive
qualities and also of solid value are
now appearing in The Outlook: Mr..
Jacob A. Riis's photographed ar
ticles called ''The Making of an
American" DR.. Lyman Abbott's
''The Rights Of Man: A Study in
Twentieth Century Problems" and
''The Man from Glengarry," a serial
by Ralph Connor, the author of
"The Sky Pilot" and "BIaok Rock"
($3 a year. The Outlook Company,
287 Fourth Avenue, New York;
"Of the making of books there is
no end" and in the desire to keep
posted regarding all the latest sensa-
tons most readers neglect the old
and valuable hooks. Some one has
defined a classic as ga book that
everybody praises and nobody reads
and there's enough truth in the
statement to make it worth thinking
about. ApropOs of this matter we
print the following from the Biblical
Recorder: eff any one asks you if
you have read The Crisis, ask him
if he has read Pilgrims Progress
Or if he asks you if you have read
To Have and To Hold ask him if
he has read Henry Esmond.' Or if
he asks you if you have read the
'Gadfy,' ask him if he has Rad
Paradise Lost Maybe he will Quit
bat yfu will be zone the worse
Young PEG lie ught mt b4 allowed
to waste time ana eyes on current
books until they have read the
greater works that will be new even
to their children's children"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27
IN THIS NUMBER-sOME RANDOM COM,
MENT.

Both Harry Farmer and the Lum
berton RObesonian, in articles pub
lished on page 1, call attention to the
need for better drainage of Guilt
waited lands. Such seasons as we
have had this year make the
need of such work very con-
spiouous. Perhaps, as Harry Far
mer suggests, the heavy rains by
emphasizing the value of good
bitches, will almost compensate for
the damage done other wise.
That is d pewsy, thoughtful letter
from Mr.. G. NJ. Dowd. We should
like to have a full page of such
every week. The reader will notice
that he expects TO improve his stock
since the adoption of the mo fence
law" in his section Such a result
usually follows the introduction of
the stock law, and in such cases 1t is
true that the farmer usually gets "as
good results with less labor"
Our Washington correspondent
sounds another note of warning in
regard to the destruction of our
forests. One especially interesting
paragraph of his letter is that q
porting Secretary Wilson's changed
vie vs. in regard to the damage done
the corn crop by the drouth in the
West. 1t will be remembered that
Mr.. Wilson could not believe that
the destruction was so great as re-
ported, and decided TO make a per-
sonaI investigation. This seems to
have convinced him of the correct
ness of the press reports. Those
who have grain to sell OF to buy will
also do we'll to remember that the
French wheat crop is short, and this
with the shortage of the American
corn crop, will certainly insure full
prices for all American grain.
We suppose that few of our read
ers.in other sections have learned
that in CatawbG county the sweet
potato is CT the principal money
crops, Some further facts regard
ing this matter are given in a dip
ping published IN page |.
We do not el dorse all that is sug,
gested in Maurice Tlonpson's article
on Education Gnd Discomfort" but
it contains many paragraphs that
r. thoroughly -ound, and more that
are worth Blinking about.
A paper unav"idu IDLY Gro wded cut
of this issue, hnt which will appear
in our next issue, and is worth read
ing at any time, is Prof. Franklin
Sherman's "Apple Culture in North
Carolina" Look for it next week.
Secretary Parker discusses a sub
jet Of considerable Importance. We
have referred to it editorially in an
other column aud expect other mat
ter upon the same topic for succeed
ing issues.
A State News note calls attention
to what the agitation for rural free
delivery has accomplished in the old
Fourth Congressional district
jumping at one bound from four to
twenty-three routes. Similar effects
will be noticed in other districts If
the newspapers, the people and the
Representatives will show the same
interest that has brought about such
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

We invite correspondence, news items, sug
RestiOns and criticisms on the subjects OF agr1-
culture, poultry raising, stock breeding, dairy
ing, horticulture and-garding; wOman's work,
literature, or any subject of interest to our lady
readers, young people, or the family generally;
public matters, current events, political CUES
tons and principles, etc,-in short, any subject
discussed i'm an all-rOund farm and family news
paper. Communications should be free from
personalities and party abuse.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AT THE A
AND n. COLLEGE.

Prof. Charles w. Burkett, the
ne Wv el cted professor of agricul-
ture for our A. and M. College, is
now discharging the duties Of this
position, having arrived in North
Carolina last week. A half hours
talk with him convinced Us that he
comes with no half-heartei interest
in the work he has undertaken, but
with the determination to make the
agricultural division of the college
the strong and popular branch it
should be in a State like ours. In
the A. and NJ. College of New Hamp-
shire, he found the agricultural di-
vision with only three students in
two years under his management
the number increased to sixty five.
Let US hope that he will similarly
successful in North Carolina and
we should not only hope so, but all
interested in agricultural progress
should cooperate actively with
Prof. Burket in the endeavor to
bring about such results.
With the 12O scholarships exclu
sively for agricultural students, and
the $4,000 appropriation to be used
in paying those students who wish
to defray other expenses by farm
work, the agricultural branch of the
College should develop rapidly. We
know of no other institution that
has such inducements to offer those
who wish TO become thoroughly
equipped farmers, and we hope that
Ill Interested young men or parents
of young men will write DR.. George
u. Winston, Raleigh, N. c., for full
particulars.
In this connection we will say that.
being something of a newspaper
man himself, Prof. Burkett realizes
the value OF the newspaper as an ed
ucatOr and we hope to have him as
irregular contributor to u columns.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

Notice the news items regarding
the combination of cotton oil mills
this week.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

The Constitutional Convention o.
Alabama has added to their proposed
State Constitution a provision an
thorizing the Governor to remova .
sheriff who fails to defend a prisonor
against mob violence.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

From all parts of the State come
reports of damage to crops by ex-
cessive rains.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27
AUGUST CROP REpoR

The crop report for August
given out atthe Agricultural Den" was
ment last Wednesday. p"Ft,
The report is as follows:
Condition Of cotton.
Condition of corn oS
Condition of tobacco. W
Condition of peas. ~
Condition of sweet potatoes, o%
Condition of late Irish potatoes o. o.
Condition of peanuts. %
Condition of sorghum. w
Condition of late cabbage.
Condition of apples. ~
Condition of peaches. 90
Condition of grapes. ~
The yield of wheat. %
The yield of oats. o.
The yield of rye......... "
The July report for cotton oo..
and tobacco was:
Condition of cotton. ~
Condition of corn......... -,
Condition of tobacco. 20
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

In South Carolina an earnest effort
is being made to re-organize the
Farmers Alliance. The organization
in the Palmetto State has able and
worthy leaders, and we hope that
theESwil succeed in their efforts to
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

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change of p~OstOfice.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER is the Official
organ of the North Carolina Farmers State
Alliance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19

T. H. Spencer, a leading merchant The Convention has blundered, and l am not surprised at its action. There should certainly be q measure to pro- hibit members of the Legislature from accepting passes from railroads.
 l.. B. Musgrove of Walker County. the well-known mine operator, said: Not only should there be a law prohib- iting members of the Legislature from accepting railroad passes, but the Con- stitution she uld absolutely prohibit railroads issuing free transportation to any one not an employe. The prohibi- ton should begin with legislators and State officials and sweep down the line. including shippers and all. The Con- vention's action deserves severe con- -dennation
 F. E. White, attorney-It's small thing. apparently. but there should cer- tainly be some provision to prohibit the issuing of passes to legislators and other officials. This provision should not only be in the Contitutfon. but there should be adequate legislation to put 1t into effect.
 A. P. Dearborn, leading insurance and real estate agent-A railroad pass should not be in the hands of a man who has to make laws for the people. The Conventions action is both sur prising and disappointing.
 C. E. Bates. broker-The Convention has taken a step backward. It should undo It's action and shut off the pass evil, which is a growing one.
 Thomas Smith, bookkeeper-A rail- road pass Is the most subtle form of fattery. Of all the men who should be denied these favors the members of the Legislature come first. The Conven- tion's action is a mistake.
 These opiniois represent the general trend of public sentiment here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19
SPONGE GROWING.

Have the scientists fully and fairly investigated or inquired into the possi- bility of growing sponges? The sup ply is not increasing but the demand is, We are informed, and one writer de- clares that "a fortune awaits the man who can find a substitute for sponges."
 No doubt modern ingenuity and in- vention can find some kind of substi- tute, but the successful and fortunate man will be the one who finds method of propagating and growing them. The artificial propagation of oysters has proven both practicable and profitable, and as sponges are also an animal product, it may be possible that they can be grown as well as oysters. With the ever increasing demand for them and the fact that nothing has yet been found to take their place. 1t is natural that the supply should diminish. The successful sponge-farmer will have good thing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19
BREWToN CITIZENS
 OBJECT TO BRIBERY

Brewton. July 18.-(SpeciaD-Very few of the leading citizens could be seen today in regard to the action talk en yesterday by the Constitutional Cony ention affecting tha granting of free passes by railroads to members of the Legislature and other officials of the State. It seems to be the concen- sus of opinion among those interviewed that the free pass system should be abolished as regards law makers.
 E. l.. Lovelace, ex-Representative from Escambia county and a promi- nent timber and lumber manufacturer, said-I do not think legislators should accept free passes from railroads. They should go to the Legislature untram- meled and free to act in all matters Affecting the interests of the common peop.e. Free passes given by monopo- listic railroad corDorations are bound to influence more or less legislators in shaping laws favorable to railroads.
 Oscar F. Luttrell, Cashier of the Bank of Brewton-I have always been opposed to the issuance of free passes to members of the Legislature. The passes certainly are instrumental in influencing the making of laws satis- factory to the railroads. Legislators no more than other citizens should be singled out and rendered free railroad transportation. It is always done for a purpose. The railroads have an eye to their own interest when they give law makers free passes. l am unalterabl opposed to granting members or off, cials of the Alabama Legislature passes. have always been and always will be
 Dr. $. C. Henderson, Town Council man-The pass system invites corrup- tion in politics. The resolution forbid ding the use of free railroad passes by members of the Legislature or officials should be adopted.
 J. I. Robbins of the department stores of Robbins x McGowin Company The issuance of free passes by the railroads causes some members to for get the interests of the people. The promiscuous giving of passes to mem bers of the General Assembly undoubt- edly has it's effect in shaping railroad legislation.
 John M. Rabb. attorney-Passes to legislators are an evil, and I favor the amendment of Murphree of Pike.
 John Purifoy. Jr., druggist-I favor the use of passes judiciously. When members of the Legislature accept passes they should not be allowed miles go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19
DISAPPOINTMENT
 OVER CONVENTION.

Birmingham, July 1S.-(Special-)-The action of the Constitutional Convention yesterday in failing to adopt the pro- posed provision prohibiting members of the legislature from accepting railroad passes has provoked much unfavorab ble comment here. The exhibit of the sev- eral votes on the question made in to- days Advertiser attracted general at tention and caused no little specula- ton. The Advertiser correspondent in- tervieWed quite a number of promi- nent citizens on the subject. Not one could be found but that expressed his disapproval of the action of the Con- ventInn. Many of them did not care to be quoted in print on the subject Among the latter were included several railroad men who themselves adm tted that the pass business among members or the legislature was an evil, viewed rom the standpoint of public welfare
 Colonel Samuel Will John, one of Birmingham most prominent attor- neys and himself a member of the Legislature several times from both Dallas and Jefferson counties. Said-I have noticed the action of the Con vention on this matter and I think it IS the biggest mistake that body has made. When I saw that the question had come up and able men like Cover nor Jones and Captain White and oth- CTS were supporting the anti-pasS prop osition. l was hopeful that some ade- quate measure would be adopted tO remedy this evil and my disappoint ment was keen when I read today ,ot the Conventions action. On three dis tinct occasions when I was in the Leg islature I introduced bills 10 make ef. fective the 0nti-paes proposition in th' old Constitution. but every enc of them was defeated. although one got through the House. The Convention has made a great mistake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19
AN ARROGANT STATESMAN.

To shoy the extent to which a Re- publican politician will sometimes go. and the height of arrogance to which he will mount. it is only necessary to refer to the case of Senator Mason of Illinois. He is a candidate for re-elec- tion and among those who have been fighting him is Comptroller Dawes. Mason claims that he secured the ap- pointment of Dawes, and for that req son resents interference from that source little while ago 1t was con | fdently stated by friends of Mason
 that he would ask the President to re-
 move Dawes if the latter continued to | fight him.
 The Comptroller has since rendered his resignation, to take effect in Oct0-
 Der, we believe, so the President will be relieved of the task of denying or acoeding to a request for removal. but the fact that Mason threatened to make such a demand on the President shows the arrogance of the man or his belief in the weakness of MT. Mckinley. How | such a demand would have been re- ceived by the latter is a matter of con- lecture, but it would no doubt have been exceedingly embarrassing to him. as he is not noted for stiffness of spinal column or ability to make head against influential members of his Party. Just how some Presidents-Mr. Cleve-
 land, for example-would have re- sponded to such a demand is not hard to conjecture. Mir Mason would have gone off with a flea in his ear. which
 would have required whole college of
 aurists to extract. However, it isn't
 possible to imagine any man outside an
 asylum going to MT. Cleveland on such an errand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19
MIR. BRYAN AND THE oAAo | TICKET,

MT Bryan's comments on the ac- t,on of the Ohio Democratic con vent,on shows how seriously he was disappointed and how deeply he teeis the virtual repudiation of all that ne has contended for. In fact, It IS plain to he seen that he feels more keenly the absolute silence of the convention on the financial and other questions prom inent at Chicago and Kansas City than he would have felt an open condemna- tion The latter course would have given him something to fight, but the refpsal to even allude to national plat forms leaves him up in the air, so to speak.
 That MT. Bryan should continue to advocate his free silver theories is per- haps to be expected, and that he should urge Ohio Democrats to labor for the election of free coinage candidates to | inc Legislature is natural. We admit that he ought to be able to see, as others see, that free silver can no longer be an issue in American politics, hut it may be that he feels it due to himself and to his sense of consistency to adhere to his pet theories and try to induce his friends to keep up the fight as he avows his intention of doing. That course may be brave and con- sistent, but we can hardly call it sen- sible.
 It is very much to Mir. Bryan's credit that he aVows loyalty to the ticket nominated at Columbus, and advises his friends to support it. Of course,
 nothing else can be done with any hope
 of success, for the bolt which some of
 his too enthusiastic followers talk of
 organizing will be fiasco, but we give
 him credit for being honest in his coun-
 sel and sincere in his words of advice
 to his friends. He can add much
 strength to the ticket if he will, and
 his language indicates that he will help
 to elect it. If that is possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19
ARTIFICIAL CAMPHoR.

An apparently simple paragraph sometimes opens vast possibilities, as is shown by the following:
 A small worm. or slug. has been dis covered that when handled. gives oil distinct odor of camphor. and eJects a milky fluid that has not only the smell. but the flavor and taste of camphor. It Is what is called a myriapod. and mas US habitat in moist. undisturbed forests
 Camphor, as our readers are aware. is the product of a tree which grows in Asia and some of the adjacent isl- ands. and is highly valued in medicine and the arts, as well as for household uses Its place could hardly be sup piled. but like many other natural products, the source of supply is an- nually diminishing and will finally be exhausted, unless means are adopted to ensure future supplies by planting and cultivating the camphor tree. This would necessarily be a slow process, aside from the fact that the tree would probably not be a success outside it's original home. Admitting that it would grow in any temperate region, it would require a generation. possibly, to grow trees of producing size.
 Just as the world was looking forward with apprehension to the time in the not distant future, when all the cam phor trees will be used up, and when this potent and almost absolutely nec- essary drug will be exhausted, here comes a fellow with a bug or worm that will supply the deficiency and make us independent of trees and their gums. For bugs, be 1t understood, are much easier to raise than tres are. They breed faster, mature quicker and to say nothing of the fact that thous- ands or millions of them can be grown in the time and space required for one tree. Our experience at bug-growing is somewhat limited, but our obserVa- ton is that they can come about as near raising themselves as nut-grass can, and that all that is required is family of them to start with and room for them to spread. They will do the rest, and unless this myriapod, with his many legs, is different from others Of the family, raising them will be very easy and simple process. and camphor buggeries may be among the active in dustries of the near future.
 Such ar industry would be interest ing, at all events. There are so many parts of the world where the conditions are favorable that 1t ought to be very little trouble to start up colony or them and keep 1t going. Then it will further be interesting to watch the process of squeezing or otherwise oo- taining the ug-juice and manufactur- ing it into a first-class article of cam phor Of course, the process of doing this is yet to be worked out, but when the American sees that it can be made profitable, there will be no doubt about finding the way. As Mulberry Sellers was wont to express it, There's mil lions in it." and we predict that some enterprising son of Uncle sam Will find it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-19
ST. CLAIR SPRINGS,

The Baden-Baden of Alabama, will be opened as a first-class Health and Sum. mer Resort on June the lst, 1901, by the undersigned. We have built a large din- ing-room. bath house and pavilion and have fitted up a number of cottages with all the comforts of modern hotels Our service. cuisine and accommodations will be perfect. our prices moderate. St. Clair Springs Is the best family resort of ths South. For terms or any other informa. tion wri.e us ether directly to St. Clair Sprlngs. postoffice Cornelia, St. Clair County. Alabama. or care our city address, the new Metropolitan Hotel. birmingham
 Ala. Lesger & Gilardoni. sU-Xa-Aa