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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22

and sowing to oats, rye, or2some-
thing else, to be grazed OFF or plowed
under early in the spring.
had some of those CALLED spots in
a field of tobacco, and quite an area
of it was in some fields sowed to COW
peas. All of it was both manured
and heavily fertilized, but the first
year these spots did not make either
tobacco or peas six inches high. It
is absolutely necessary that there
shall be some humus in the soil or
you cannot make a crop. After
learning that, I made it rule TO
spread my manure on the land that
had the least vegetation in it and
put the fertilizers on most literally
where the soil had not been so badly
washed. After once getting the soil
pretty well filed with humus, it be-
gan to respond very well to fertili.
zers.
The rotation in common practice
in that section Is tobacco, wheat and
clover on the best land, and corn
followed by oats on the rest. The
best farmers also SOW clover on their
oats. adopted the rotation for my
tobacco land and after my wheat,
got a fine stand on clover the first
year it was sown, and on land that
was as poor before as it could we'll
be. Some of my wheat too was
very fine. My conclusion after two
years was that the soils with clay
subsoil was chiefly deficient in
humus and nitrogen, and that the
supply of potash and phosphoric acid
WAS fairly good still. I therefore
came to rely mainly upon clover and
cottonseed meal, they being both
very rioh in nitrogen.
In buying fertilizers I always
bought the ingredients and mixed
them myself, so as to be sure of get
ting what wanted and paid for. I
also found that having the barnyard
manure fully protected got great
deal more and very much better ma.
nure. When it is under cover, how.
ever, one must be careful that it does
not heat and become fre-fanged. For
this is more destructive of it's value
than washing.
Pursuing the plan mapped out
above in three years, the old farm
began to look like another place, and
when finally business interests else
where induced me to sell it, was 80
vastly improved in appearance and
in fact, that I sold it at fair price
with very little trouble.
There is but one other point that
is worth mentioning in this connec-
ton and that is that in some cases as
I wished to follow one hoed crop
with another, sowed on the land q
crop of rye in the fall and plowed it
under in the spring. found that it
would, If plowed under about knee
high, rot in few weeks and would
keep the land mellow and moist all
summer. AS this keeps the land
supplied with humus, it is a great
thing to do.
believe the plan have outlined
will work well anywhere and is
worthy of trial by all who begin to
think they must do something to
help their land.-G. M. Baxter, Camp.
bell Co., Va, in Journal of Agr1oul-
ture.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22
A NEW INDUSTRY FOR THE SOUTH sUG-
GESTED
GUY e. MITCHELL.
Washington, D. G.

superintendent McNair, of the Southern
Pines Experiment Farm, Talks of the
Profit in Raising Early Lambs for Northern
Markets.
Correspondence OF The Progressive Farmer.
An industry which should be taken
up by the Southern farmer is the in
dustry of raising "hot house lambs, "
so-called. The name is really q mis-
nomer, for no hot house is used nor
any artificial heat, for "hot house
lamb" is only a lamb which is
dropped in November or Decem Der
and forced to be ready for market in
February or March The raising of
Christmas lambs is only another
phase of this business. That the
South has great advantages in this
business, ought to be apparent to any
one who knows sheep. Early vege-
tables and early fruits are already
for the Northern markets and there
is no reason why early lambs should
not also be produced on large and
profitable scale.
Let the reader bear in mind that
shot house lambs sell every year in
the big Northern markets during
February and March for prices which
range from $6 to $12 per carcass
such oarcssses dressing from 80 to 35
pounds.
With the mild winters which the
Southern States possess; a climate
which permits much open field graz
ing and which calls for only a small
expense to provide suitable shelter it
is singular that the Southern farmer
has not developed this business
already. It cannot be said that the
South lacks the right kind of grasses
and forage crops for sheep, for it is
not true. On the contrary, the South
can raise as many pounds of good
sheep feed per acre as the North and
probably more. The South may not
have as good grass for permanent
pasture as the blue grass of the
North, but the day has passed when
it is necessary to depend upon per-
manent pastures either for sheep or
cattle.
More feed can be raised on each
acre of ground by growing suoces-
sion of forage crops, each in its sea-
son, than by depending upon any
permanent pasture. 1t is the igniS
fatuus of modern agricultural
thought that permanent pastures
are a necessity in the live stock busi-
ness or even that they are advaD
tageous except in special cases or
over limited areas. 1t has scarcely
dawned upon the average farmer
that there can be produced three
times as many pounds of digestible
nutrients per acre in such crops as
COW peas, velvet beans, coy beans,
the vetohes and clovers, alfalfa, the
sorghums, corn, rape and cabbage as
in the far-famed blue grass,
Prof. Thos Shaw, at the Mime
sofa Experiment Station, has grazed
sheep from May 1st to November 1st
on such crops as rye, sorghum, rape,
corn, oats and peas, barley, cow peas
and cabbage and obtained results
which would astonish a blue grass
farmer.
The time is ripe for Southern men
TO take hold of this business and
push it as they are pushing their
manufacturing interests.
A. D. McNAIR.
Moore Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22

Aims are but the vehicles of prayer.
Dryden.
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Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
VOLCANIC ERuPTiONS.

When a volcano begins active opera
tions there Is no way of predicting
what the result will be, nor when its
activity will cease. In general way
we know that cone which is constant.
ly active Is not particularly dangerous.
Take Stromboli for instance. II is a
low cone on one OF the Lipari islands,
and has been In a state OF moderate
activity since the dawn of recorded
histor. II is some times called the
lighthouse Of the Mediterranean" be.
cause its fiery glow is always seen.
Then, too We have learned that when
a new volcano vent is opened, or when
a volcano which has been quiescent for
so long that it has been deemed ex
tinct, awakes TO action. the results are
generally destructive.
Vesuvius is a notable historical ex
ample of this fact. From the dawn ol
ecorded history 1t was deemed extinct
On the inner slopes of the crater vine
yards were cultivated and there seem
ed TO be no more danger from IT thar
from any of the prehistoric crater'
that are so numerous in France. In tn
department of Auvergne. But Nesuviu
broke out in A. ID. 49, and overwhelm
ed Pompeii and Herculaneum. lts ter
rible awakening has been unparallels'
within the present year by the terrih
outburst of Mount Pelee, in the ISLAM
Of Martinique. which, in moment, a
most, overwhelmed the city OF 81
Pierre, with a loss OF life which place
Il among the great catastrophes OF hi
fury
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
WORK OF HUNTERS.

The New York Tribune estimates
that more than 100 persons have been
killed this fall in the hunting field, be-
ing mistaken for deer. fhe number of
hunters who have been more or less
severely wounded, of course, 1t Is i'm.
possible to estimate. but the total can
be nothing short of appalling.
The problem of protecting them
selves against death at the hands of
their brethren Ii something that has
long ,exed sportsmen in every country
where big game is hunted Years ago
the fatalities of the hunting field were
comparatively few, probably for the
reason that hunters used single shot
rifles and were more deliberate In
firing. owing to their desire to make
every bullet count. But the growth OF
the repeating rife in favor has put
deadly weapons into the hands of thou
sands of irresponsible persons. Ever,
year sees many "tenderfeet' in th'
hunting field--men whose knowledge
of the proper way to handle firearms Il
limited to a marked degree. 1hes'
men. owing to their reckless habit O
firing before making sure of the char
acter of the object In view. hav'
brought the annual fatality list int
the problem class.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
NOT A CANDIDATE.

At Las Vegas yesterday represen-
tative Of The Citizen had an interview
with Hon. Charles A. Spiess, who has
been fayorably mentioned for delegate
to congrs rs by many friends In various
parts OF the territory. Mr.. Spiess
stated that he was not a candidate for
delegate. and that his name would not
be- presented for nomination before the
republican convention al Ration on
October 10. This action on the part OF
Mr.. Spiess Is destined TO bring about
harmonious action in the republican
ranks in this territory, and will greatly
strengthen him with his party Mr.
Rodey's friends think that his faithful
service in congress deserves reward
and that be IS entitled to a renomina
ton, and the refusal OF Mr. Spiess L
be candidate makes the selection o.
Mr.. Rodey a. the republican standar,
bearer certainty.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
TERRITORIAL FAIR.
The Optic Says That Lac Vegas VIII
BE Good In the Future.

Forgiveness Is better than retalia-
ton. Let us kiss and make up" is
evidence Of a sweet spirit, says the
Optic.
The fellow who goes about always
with a chip on his shoulder. ready to
demolish a thousand imaginary adver.
saries, who appear before him at ev-
cry turn in the road, or who carries
upon his shoulders sore head. or
within an everlasting disposition to
eternally scrap Mt the least provoca-
ton. or no provocation at all, Is not
an individual to be loved, courted or
envied.
AS 1t is in the indivual. SO in the
larger life of IA municipality. While
our neighbors down the road. some
times laboring under temporary alb
crration of mind. or editorial stra.
bismus. have occasionally indicated
tendencies to editorial hallucination
or newspaper rabies, or while suffer.
ing from such attacks have worked
off the spell by "a TRADE upon the
Meadow city, nevertheless. in their
cooler moments. when the spasm OF
unjust criticism has passed and the
sober. second thought has come. and
Richard is himself again. the manly
disposition to apologize ought to be
exhibited. so turning all these little
shots aside. let Las Vegas bear In
mind the Territorial fair is approach
ing. and prepare to shake hands across
the bloody chasm. with the Duke city
az it were, with a good representation
at this annual exhibition.
The fair is going to be a territorial
institution. Albuquerque enterprise
and effort have made it what 1t Is and
all New Mexico should join hands at
each recurring fail, to make the ex
hibit one creditable to New Mexico
Albuquerque is central and a good
place on such occasion to renew old &C
uuaintances and have u few days OF
recreation.
Why not special train OF jolly Las
Vegans to visit the fair?
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
PRACTICE CHARITY.

Rev Sam Small. for many years an
eloquent evangelist and an able writer
and speaker on public questions. re-
Gently yielded to temptation and be
came intoxicated. He is not the only
one who has made that mistake, but
the fact that he had for years been a
tetotaller and had won distinction as
minister of the gospel has made him
the target for cruel jests and the vic.
tim OF malicious criticism. II is a sad
commentary on human nature that
those who themselves make no EFFORT
to set good example. are often prone
to exult over the fall of one who Ia
striving TO follow a high ideal For
two decades Mr.. Small led an exem.
plary life a1d rendered valuable ser
vice to his fe,iows and this service re
mains 10 his credit: II in an unguarded
moment he has been overmastered by
an appetite once strong but long sup
pressed. let us he grateful for the good
he has done. charitable toward his re
cent lapse and hopeful that he may YET
have = long career Of usefulness bc
fore him. II none but the innocent
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
DEAD SEA WATERS.

Scientific observation justines the es.
innate that q daily average of $500 900
tons of water is received into the Dead
Sea from the Jordan and other sources
during the year, writes w. T.. Curtis
in the Chicago RecordHerald. During
the rainy season the amount Is very
much greater: during the dry season
IL Is. of course, very much less, hut
this average will be maintained year
after year There is no outlet and the
level is kept down by evaporation only.
which is very rapid because of the in
tense heat. the dry atmosphere and
the dry winds which are constantly
blowing down from the gorges between
the mountains. This evaporation
causes n haze or mist to hang over the
lake at all times, and. when IL is more
rapid than usual, heavy clouds form
and thunder storms sometimes rage
with great violence in the pocket be.
tween the cliffs, even In the dry sea
son. A food of rain often falls upon
the surface OF the sea when the sun Is
shining and the atmosphere Is as dry
as bone half mile from the shore
The mountains around the Dead Sea
are rarely seen with distinctness be-
cause of this haze,
The waters of the Jordan, when they
reach the sea. are as brown as the
earth through which they fiow-a
thick solution of mud--but the instant
they mingle with the salt water OF the
lake the particles of soil are precipi.
tated. and they become as clear as
crystal. with an intensely green tint.
Carrying SO much soil and having so
swift a current, one would suppose
that the sea would he discolored for n
considerable distance, but 1t is not so.
The discoloration is remarkably slight.
The Jordan has quite delta at its
mouth. breaking into number of
streams and frequently changing its
course because of the distractions
brought down by it's own current.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
NEW RAILROAD UNION.
Conductors and 6rakemen on Western
Lines Have Grievances.

The San Francisco Call says that
the largest and most far reaching I'M
ion In the history of railroads has been
recently formed by the railroad con
ductors and brakemcn on roads oper-
ating west of Chicago. The men are
dissatisfied with the present rate OF
wages and will, in the immediate fu-
ture, make demand for an increase
of salaries OF 20 per cent. The Call
Is In position 10 announce that this
union will make test case on one OF
the roads. Should It's request he re-
fused by railroad officials, the conduc-
tors and brakemen are able to tie up
every road west Of Chicago. The or
ganization was perfected last June In
Kansas City ard w. v. Stafford, a pas
senger conductor of the Southern Pa
cific, residing In Oakland. was elected
its executive head.
Circulars have been secretly passed
around among the men and az result
every trainman has signed the request
asking for an increase of 20 per cent
ties are what made Marshall Field 4
multi-millionaire.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
A GROWING INDUSTRY.

An expert SPECIAL agent OF the divis-
ion of manufactures OF the census Of
flee has just finished ali exhaustive re-
port on the manufacture of electrical
apparatus and supplies throughout the
country in 1900. Summed up, the re-
port shows 1,iat there were $50 estab-
lishments In operation. in which $685.
1876. 943 was invested. These gave EN-
ployment to 40 $50 wage earners, who
received. during the year. $50, 1870 .344
as compensation for their labor. The
cost of material used in the manufac-
tories amounted to $4S,9l6,440, and
the value of the products, including
custom work and repairing, aggre
gated sol .34S $50.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
STATEHOOD ADVOCATE.

At the recent annual meeting of the
Trans Mississippi congress at st. Paul,
chairman of the executive committee,
and as that association advocates
statehood for the territories. Hr. Gavin
writes The Citizen that he will en-
deavor to have delegation OF the as
ISOLATION in Washington to urge the
passage of the omnibus bill by the sen.
ate. In order TO do this the committee
of which Mr.. Gavin is chairman must
have some support from the territory
If New Mexico.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
WHEN YOU ctNNor SLEEP.

When sleep shuns your pillow, do
not resort TO drugs. Find out the cause
of the insomnia. II may be you have
anxieties. II so, try TO remove them
II they belong to your circumstances,
retrench. economize. do without super
fiuities. II they are connected with Ill
ness. yonr own or another's. seek the
hest medical aid and trust in God. But
avoid all powders and potions, all mar
c0tics that induce IA artificial sleep
Their tendency Ia cumulative and en-
shaving. The small dose Of today will
hs imperative unleas you increase II
by . larger dose tomorrow.
Take al the outdoor exercise you
can, or. II unable TO exercise. get the
1reehest air In the house that you can
sn6 have your sleeping room well ven
111G1ed. Retire about 10 o'clock, and
>oks . t~pid bath before retiring. 4
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
and making other demands.

and making other demands.
Chairman Stafford Of the executive
council of the union. when seen. con
firmed all OF the above statements and
added:
Our organization Is perfect. The
circulars we have been sending out
have been signed not only by himself
but by e. e. Clark. grand chief con
ductor of the Order Of Railway Con
ductors. and p. II. Morrissey. grand
master of the brotherhood of Train
men. We have every trainman In The
country back of us and we will win
our demand"
Manager James Agler, of the South
ern Pacific, stated that he was fully
aware that the organization had been
perfected. but he refused to discuss
the subject.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
Death Of a Young Lady.

Curtis W. Burnam. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. Il. Burnam, passed from
this life Monday morning, September
s. 1902. at o'clock. surrounded by
relatives who. with loving tender care
had watched over her during brief Ill
ness.
Curtis was n universal fayorite. win
ming all by her sweet and gentle man
ner. She loved her parents, loved her
home and will be greatly missed.
The profoundest sympathy OF the
people of Ration responds to the an
guish OF Mr.. and Mrs Burnam In the
loss of Curtis, the third treasure In the
short space OF fifteen months.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
tn ncnver Republican says:

Tn Denver Republican says:
"rhcic are three territories. close
peirhhors Of Colorado that are seek
ing aimigs ion as ctates. They are well
qualified FOR state government. and in
two of them especially the inhabitants
have been denied that right for years.
Yet n democratic state convention
never said a word in their favor in its
long platform and pretended declara-
ton of principles.
''Was this neglect because the demo
crats were convinced that the admis-
SIGN of the proposed states would
strengthen the republicans In the sen.
ate and the electoral college? That II
would have this effect there is no
doubt.
"But there is something more than
representation in the senate and the
right to participate in presidential cleo.
tious involved In the highly important
question OF statehood sor these terrific
rjes. The people who are asking for
statehood are intelligent loyal, capa-
BILE of maintaining state governments.
They are entitled to the right to make
their own laws, and Colorado should
sympathize with them.
"The whole west IS interested In this
question. The development OF the
trans. Mississippi region calls for the
perfection OF local governments as
speedily as possible. A territory is but
n province of the national government.
It's very existence as distinct commu-
nifty depends upon the will of congress.
A government of that kind in wide
awake, intelligent American communi-
ties like new Mexico, Arizona and
Oklahoma Is not conducive to material
development. The people should be
permitted to organize state govern
ments. and congress should pass an
enabling act to this effect at the next
session and before the Christmas holi-
days.
"Tho fact that the admission of these
three territories would strengthen the
republican party in the senate and the
next presidential election is not suf-
ficient reason for democratic opposi-
ton or Indifference. The rights OF the
people should he considered and also
the more rapid development OF the
proposed states"
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
SANTA Fe CONDUCTOR SHOT.
j. w. FinnelI Wounded by Drunken
Indian.

IVOtdUs
Conductor j. w. Finnel. of the
Santa Fe. who was shot by drunken
Indian at Ponca City, Okla, few
nights ago and who has been brought
to the hospital at this place, Is doirg
nicely, says the Topeka State Journal
He had n good night last night and
was feeling better than at any time
since the shooting, this morning. Fin
nell was carrying on his train several
Indians who had attended a circus at
Berry and during the day had filled up
on "ircwater." They began quarreling
and at Ponca City he iad an Indian
police board the train for the purpose
of arresting them. AS soon as the In
dams saw the policeman they knew
him and one Immediately pulled gun
and shot. presumably at the officer, but
struck Conductor Finnell However
the bullet passed through Mr.. Finnell
and struck the man II was aimed at
Inc buck that fired the shot was ar
rested by the civil authorities at Ponca
City and Ia In jail there. The wound
ed Indian policeman was taken to the
reservation and will be cared for by
the government physician.
The bullet struck Mr.. Finnelrs
watch. which was in his vest pocket
and glanced outward passing through
the feshy part of his side. 1t is no
considered a serious wound as 1t wa
not thought that the intestines wer'
punctured.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20

very vigorous person may induce sleep
by cold plunge. a thorough rub. and
a quick going to bed: but this treat
ment would kill delicate invalid. who
could not react from the shock.
a glass of hot milk or broth and a
biscuit taken before retiring often
bring peaceful sleep.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
To Develop KENTUCKY oil Industry

Lexington. Ky. Sept. ia decided
impetus tn the movement looking TO
the general development of the Ken
lucky oil fields is expected to result
from the conference called for this
city today of ali persons interested In
the industry. A permanent organiza.
ton is to be effected for the purpose
Of assuring cooperation and concert OF
action in the construction of pipe lines
and refineries.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
You Know VIVA. You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic, because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that II
is simply iron and quinine in a taste
less form. No cure: no pay; soc.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20

were in the habit OF casting stones at
the accused it would be easier for the
guilty to hear and heed the admonition
go, sin no more. which for nearly
two thousand years has been both a
correction and an inspiration to the
erring,
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20

out tangles Of this sort. had to be left
behind because they were buried out
Of sight In the soft earth.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-09-20
@MA,~

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Br0mo-Q uinine Tablets
tho remedy that cures n cold fss ono any