davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28

that 1t WoulQ De the pOllcy Oh JIG
government to survey and investi-
gate very carefully the conditions in
the different States and Territories
before proceeding to the construc-
ton of any storage reservoirs. The
work first constructed must serve as
the best possible object lesson of a
tional irrigation.
\ y X
An address by Commander Booth
Tucker of the Salvation Army set
forth the remarkably successful col
~onization work which that organiza-
ton is carrying out, taking poor peo-
pie out of the crowded cities and
placing them upon lands where they
have freedom and air and can earn
a living.
John Henry Smith, a genial elder
of the Mormon Church, told graph
cally of the early "subjugation of
the desert" in Utah-the first Anglo
Saxon irrigation in America when
the Mormons, migrating into the
arid wilderness, led the waters of the
City Greek out upon their parched
plats of ground and planted the few
seeds they had brought with them.
IT, 1o~ 1891 81 4hn T~rSCn@n1 dc
tricts of Utah are among the finest
in the West. The State has three
prosperous beet sugar communities.
The farmers get in the neighborhood
of S. a ton for their beets, varying ac-
cording to the percentage of sugar
they contain. They raise u, Is, 90
and even 80 tons of beet. ) the acre,
irrigating usually three times. An
interesting feature of one of the SUI
gar factories, the Utah Company,
plant, is two pipe lines used to carry
the beet juice to the refinery. Of
course the question of transpOrta-
ton of the beets is an important me
The slicing of the beets and extract
ing the sugar juice is comparatively
simple and in this case machines for
this purpose are located one Is and
one % miles from the factory and
the juice piped that distance to the
refinery, thus bringing a large addi-
tional territory tributary to the fac
tory. Thirty or forty bushels of
wheat to the acre in Utah is COM
mon, and 80 or 80 bushels per acre
has been raised. There is one prize
plot of ten acres in the suburbs of
Salt Lake City which raised by &C
tual weight, 1,OOOA- bushels, or over
100 bushels per acre. Another acre
patch of ground near the city raised
over 1000 bushels of potatoes. Six
hundred bushels per acre is not I'M
usuoi.
Some delegates from the Yakima
Valley in Washington thought they
had the finest farming land in the
United States. On a visit to the
Cripple Greek gold fields I talked
with B. F. Barge who has an irri-
gated farm along the celebrated
Sunnvside Canal North YakimaO
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

President-J. Van Lindley, Pomona.
Vice-President-O. W. Blacknall, KittrelL.
Secretary and Treasurer-Frahklin sheF-
man, Raleigh.
Executive Committee. Van Lindley,
Chairman, ] r. & ulliver, B Won Herh, o. w.
BIacknan, T. K. Bruner, Franklin sherman,
p. 81. Beck.
District Vice-Pretidents-W. L. Baxter,
Ridgeway; Geo. N. Ives, Newport; VIM.
Cole, aynesvilIe; p. n. Beck, southern
Pines; Moses Gone, blowing Rock.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL
DIRECTORY.
FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.

President-W B.. Fleming Ridgeway, War
rem County.
Vice-President-T. P. johnson, Salisbury,
Rowan County.
Secretary-Treasurer and State Bushes
Agent-T. B. Parker, Raleigh, Wake County
Lecturer-J. c. Balm, Wade, Cumberland
County.
Assistant Lecturer or Steward-JnO. d.
Mitchell, Walter, Wayne County.
Chaplain-Rev. ". 8. Mercer, MOyock,
Currituck County.
Doorkeeper-Geo. T. Lane, Greensboro,
Gu1lford County.
sergeant-at-Arms-R. n. Lane, Aurora,
Beaufort County.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W. A.
Graham, Machpelah, lincoln County.
COMMITTEE.
]. w. Denmark, Chairman, Raleigh.
W. B. Fleming, R~idgeway.
John G cham, v %arrentOn.
DR.. j. E. Person, Pikeville.
Thomas ]. Oldham, Teer.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
John Graham, Chairman, WarrentOn.
II. T. Jones, GoldsborO.
j. K. Hughes, HILLSIDE o.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT
STATION.

Director-B. W. KilgOre, Raleigh.
Agriculturist-C. W. Burkett, West Raleigh.
HOrticulturist-W. F. Massey, West Raj
eigh.
Chemist-W. A. Withers.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28

AT THE NATIONAL IRRIGATION
CONGRESS.

What the Progressive Farmers Cores
respondent Saw, Heard and Learned
About Arid America.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
FARMERS STATE ASSOCIATION.

PreSident-R. II. Speight, Wrendale.
Secretary-Treasurer-T. B. Parker, Raleigh.
Executive Committee Bryan Grimes, g..
L. Patterson and e. F. Lamb.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

P1esident-J. A. LOL g, ROxbOTO.
secretary-J. e. Pcgue, Raleigh.
1r. asurer-C. B. benson, Raleigh.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28

F. H. Newell, the government
photographer in charge of the irri-
CATION surveys, stated that the work
which the government was embark
ing upon under the new irrigation
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-10-28

Some delegates from the Yakima
Valley in Washington thought they
had the finest farming land in the
United States. On a visit to the
Cripple Greek gold fields I talked
with B. F. Barge who has an irri
gated farm along the celebrated
Sunnyside Canal North Yakima)
and he said he has seen wheat yielC
100 bushels per acre in the Palous,
region, but that their irrigated lane
is too valuable to grow wheat ever
at this rate of yield. They grow
fruit-apples and pears-and max,
from $500 to $500 per acre. They
spray regularly, and give two irriga
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
LORD SALISBURY RESIGNS.
PREMIER OF GREAT BRITAIN STEPS DOWN
AND OUT.
First Lord of.the Treasury ana Covernm ent
Leader in House of Commons. Al
Balfour, Appointed TO Succeed
the Marquis.

The Marquis of Salisbury has re-
signed the premiership of Great Brit
ain and Right Hon. A. j. Balfour, First
Lord OF the Treasury and government
leader in the house of commons, has
been appointed to succeed him.
The Marquis of Salisbury rendered
his resignation at an audience which
he had with King Edward last Friday.
Saturday Mr.. Balfour visited the
king and accepted the premiership.
While it was expected in political and
commercial circles that Lord Sails.
bury's retirement would be colncident
with the coronation of King Edward.
1t was scarcely looked for prior to that
event. Consequently, about the only
surprise expressed as the news spread
through London concerned the date,
rather than the fact of the resignation.
The real interest was not so much in
reference to Lord Salisbury's with.
drawal as it was in the appoint ment OF
his successor. The liveliest specula-
ton is rife as to the personnel of the
new cabinet. The most discussed fea-
ture of the pending changes is the po-
sition of Mr.. Cham berlain, the colonial
secretary, who in many quarters has
been regarded as the most promising
candidate for the premiership.
His retirement was practically ar
ranged at an audience of Lord Sails
bury with the king a month ago, to be
coincident with his majesty's corona
ton, but the kings illness interfered
with these plans and compelled Lord
Salisbury to wait till his majesty was
sufficiently recovered to attend to state
business. Though alert me tally, the
retiring Premier's physical condition,
especially since the death of his wife,
has not been satisfactory.
1t is said that Lord Salisbury, in
resigning, expressed the desire that no
honor or titles should be
conferred upon bin. The retirement
of the last great statesman of the Vic
torian age is universally regarded as
the transition from one generation to
another, as marking the close of an
era of national life.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Fell From Automobile.

E. L. Bonner, one of Montana's most
prominent citizens, fell from his auto
mobile while riding in Bozeman, Mont.
and was instantly killed. Bonner's
machine had gotten out OF gear and he
was seen to rise in his seat and make
an effort to regulate the machine. He
succeeded, but at the same time fell to
the ground He was dead when aid
reached him. Doctors are of the be-
lief that heart disease killed him. sup
erinduced by excitement. Mr.. Bonner
WAS Republican national committee
man for Montana.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18

II. f. Brown, a discharged soldier,
was shot through the head and in
stantly killed bv companion, j. Ford
Hamilton, in Salt Lake City, Tuesday
afternoon. The tragedy occurred in
the rear room of an employment
agency. and there were no eye wit
nesses. Hamilton attempted to es-
cape, but was promptly arrested and
placed in Jail. He claims he shot
Brown in self defense The men had
secured positions through the employ
ment agency and were in back room
changing their clothes when the
TRAGEDY occurred. Hamilton is a
miner, about - years OF age, and
claims that his home is in indiana.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Drowned Win. bathing.

A Seattle, Wash, dispatch says: C.
Fl. Wardnsr was drowned while bath.
Ing in Lake Washington Saturday Af.
ternoon. Several other bathers were
near Wardner, but he disappeared un-
der the water without making a strug.
gle or uttering a cry for help. 1t is
supposed he was taken suddenly with
cramps. War1ncr was 90 years old, .
civil engineer. and had lived in Seattle
about year. His father is in Alaska
and his two sisters live 10 Chicago. He
was engaged to be married to young
lady in Chicago.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
BOY L..ps $50 Feet Into River.

In full view of several hundred peo-
pie, Theodore McGrane, = messenger
boy, has jumped from the suspension
bridge over the Ohio river at Wheeling.
w. Va. distance of $50 feet, for a
paltry sum. A professional high diver
had failed to appear, whereupon young
McGrane, who was one of the assem-
bled spectators, quietly announced he
would make the leap, mounted the rail
and dropped Off. He disdsined skiff
that hurried to him. and swan the fifty
yards to shore, landing without
bruise.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Mon. P.lee Again Active.

On Saturday Mont Pelee was again
In eruption, the activity being as great
as that Of Saturday and Wednesday
previous Mrone Rouge, Ajupa Bouil-
Ion and Maconia were covered with
stones and cinders and were rendered
uninhabitable for several hours. The
volcano emitted a. dense column Of
flame and at the same time electrical
phenomena were observed. The erup-
ton was accompanied by deep rum
bling resembling continuous thunder.
No fatalities are reported.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
MAD DESIRE FOR VENGEANCE.
Portland Man Shoots Four People, Killing
Three.


In mad desire for vengeance in re-
turn for real or supposed wrongs, A.
A. Bedding. bartender, shot and in
stantly killed his wife, his mother-in-
law and a male inmate of the house
and fatally wounded his fatber-in-law.
Belongs victims were Mrs. A. L.
Bedding, his wife. Mrs. L. McCroskey,
his mother-in-law, Frank Woodward,
an inmate of the McCroskey house. and
L. McCroskey, his father-in-law.
Bedding married the daughter of tho
McCroskeys eight years ago, but has
not lived with his wife for some time.
He was jealous of Woodward, whom
he suspected was on intimate terms
with Mrs. Belding.
Going to the McCroskey home at the
corner Of Fifth and Flanders streets,
he demanded that his wife give him
their little son, years of age. Mrs.
Bedding informed her husband that
the little boy was in bed, but Bedding
insisted upon seeing the child. He
went with his wife to the room where
the child lay, and after remaining
there short time, he kissed the boy
goodbye and left the room.
In the hallway he met Woodward,
and, drawing revolver in each hand,
said to Woodward: "You first" firing
as he spoke. Woodward fell to the
floor mortally wounded.
Mrs. Belding rushed upon her hus-
band and was shot down by the now
Infatuated man. Then the parents of
Mrs. Belding came into the hallway
and were both shot by Bedding, Mrs.
McCroskey being almost instantly
killed and Mr.. McCroskey receiving a
bullet through the body and another
through his right arm. He cannot re-
cover.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Edward to b. Crowned Angus. ..

1t is officially stated that the corona
ton of King Edward will take place
between August sth and 18th. The
proposed procession has been aban-
doned. There will be no royal pro-
gram as originally planned. the day
after the cornation, there will be no.
procession apart from that in which
their majesties will proceed from Buck
ingham palace to Westminster abbey
and return. 1t is now considered prac-
tically certain, in view of this an
nouncement, that King Edward will
be crowned Saturday, August 8.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
FOUGHT DUEL IN DARK.
Colored Man Has Desperate Fight In His
Own Home.


When Willis Bartlett, colored, went
to his home in Wichita, Kans., Satur-
day night he saw man under his
kitchen table with a dou BILE barreled
shotgun. Before he could get away
both triggers were pulled. Wounded,
he called his wife to bring him his re-
volver, continuing in a hand-to-hand
struggle with his assailant. In the
meantime Mrs. Bartlett handed the
revolver to her usband, who shot the
man through the heart. When a light
was brought the dead man was found
to be Luther Crosswaite, Bartlett's
brother-in-law, who had crawled into
the house to kill Mrs. Crosswaite, who
had separated from him and bad gone
to live with her brotber-in-law.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
BOLD HoLD-up IN COLORADO.
Train Looted by Masked Men Near Mar
shall Pass In Broad Daylight

shall Pass In Broad Daylight
A train on the Denver a. Rio Grande
narrow guage system was held up and
looted by masked men Monday morn
ing. The robbery occurred at $3.50 a.
M, when the train was seven miles
west of Marshall Pass, and while de-
scendng the hill at slow speed, by five
masked men, who after the robbery,
escaped into the mountains.
The safes in the express car were
blown to pieces and the contents were
gathered up by the robbers. There
were a number OF ladies on the train,
and the most intense excitement pre-
vailed. one or two of them fainting.
About an hour was consumed in
holding up the train, blowing open the
safes and robbing the passengers.
The train was running in two sec
lions and the first section was brought
to a standstill by pile OF ties and rocks
laid upon the tracks.
The sheriff OF Salida and sherffs of
adjoining counties were notified of the
robbery and dozen posses are in pur-
suit of the robbers.
One passenger, young man whose
name was not learned, gave an inter-
esting story. He says that most OF the
passengers had secreted the principal
part of their money and valua bles, one
man 5000 before the robbers requested
him to hand it over. About twelve
watches were taken besides consider
able cash One passenger was robbed
of $3.50, another of Ss5. Valuables
we're thrown in the grass and any place
where they could be hidden.
1t is said that one passenger hid a
thousand dollars in the coal box of a
coach, covering 1t with coal. Another
attempted to run to the woods with
his grip, con tanning $40. He was spied
by one of the robbers, who requested
him to turn over his cash, which he
did. An old gentleman who had S43
made for small house near the track.
When about half way there he was
halted and relieved Of his precious
burden.
Two women who handed over to the
bandits $40 and SIS each managed to
regain sufficient courage to ask for
part back, stating that II was all they
had. The bandits politely returned to
one $40 and the other S.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
DEADLY EXPLOSION
IN PARK CITY NINE
THlRTY-5HE MINERS MEET DEATH IN THE
DALY-WEST AND ONTARIO.
Utsh's Loading Mining Camp Visited by an
Acridont which Brings Sorrow TO
Many Homes Cause OF Aeei-
don't IL Not Known.

Thirty-one lives were lost as the re-
suit OF an accident In ths Dial y-West
mine at Park City Wednesday morn
ing The cause OF the accident is not
known and probably never will be
known The powder magazines at the
1900 level OF the DAILY West exploded,
but just what caused tho ex plosion is a
matter OF conjecture. There were two
magazines at the 1900 foot level, one at
each side OF the shaft. with capacity
OF one 10 two cars of powder each. A
within the past few days
The accident extended to the Ontario
also, where six men were killed and
fifteen were overcome by the noxious
gases, but will recover The presence
OF these gasscs leads many miners TO
believe that the powder was burned,
and that the explosion was not the
chief cause OF the disaster.
The explosion occurred at about
o'clock Wednesday morning, at an hour
when every person in town was either
asleep or at work. The shock was so
tremendous that II awakened everyone
within radius of miles. AS an ex-
ample Of its awful force, 1t is told that
two horses In the ore tunnel one and
half miles away were killed by it,
Those who met death 10 the Ontario
were George Garvin, William Swevell,
Chris saderrupp, Steve Baratti. Two
other names not yet known.
The list OF dead at the Daly-West
includes Thomas A. Kelly, married;
X. Jackman. married; j Il. Kindell,
married; John Feathers,one, married;
John Gill, single; William Lane. single;
G. E. Nelson, single; John Cabin,
single. Harry Cabin, single; William
Sims, single; John Maloney, single;
Ike Crowley, single; John McAuliff,
single; John Lively, single; John Me-
Gurvin, single; Chris COLLEEN, single;
John Burgy, single; w. A. Wigland,
married; James Murnin, single; Rich
ard Dillon, single; Pat o'Neil. single;
Peter Haran, single; Charley McLin-
den, single.
John Mclaughlin, one OF the res
cuers, who went down the second time
to help, died on being brought to the
surface. He was asphyxiated.
Eight miners escaped through the
Anchor tunnel, unhurt.
Not to exceed three OF the dead |
miners are left In the mine.
The fumes from the explosion were
aud caused most OF the
deaths.
Although there is great excitement
In Park City, every possible help is
being extended by the citizens.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Chief Found that s.pr.s Meant Cuisines,

Some OF the leading chiefs OF Manua
who resolved to resist the decision OF
the high court, defining the custom of
serving out lsava, the Samoan national
drink, have been taken into custody by
order OF Captain Sebree of the United
States gunboat Wheeling, and will be
tried for conspiracy. One Of the ar
rested chiefs is the district judge who
gave the minority opinion in the origi-
nal proceedings The alleged conspir-
scy to defy the decision OF the court
was encouraged by Pulmanua, the gov
ernor and self-styled king. As soon as
he learned that Captain Sebree mean,
business he apologized and stated that
no acted only according to the wishes
of Manua people.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Chicago Merchant. Loo. 900. 900 . Day

While the Wholesale business of Chi
sago 10 almost completely psralyzed,
and while its business men are stand
ing loss Of 81, 900, 900 "a day, the strik-
ing freight handlers and the railroads
are In deadlock and announce their
determination to fight to finish over
the question of one-half cent per
every twenty-four hours. this being
divided on one side between twenty
four railroads and on the other be-
tween 10. 900 men.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Abandon Hope of Recovering Kidnapped
Boy.

On the anniversary OF the disappear
ance of Frank Ely Rogers from his
home in Evanston, Ills. the parents of
he boy have abandoned hope of being
able to find him through the agencies
that they have employed. Their only
hope now is that the boy will return
some time of his own accord.
A year ago young Rogers, then 13
years old. and his aunt, Miss Florence
Ely, left, and nothing has been heard
OF him since. Frank c. Rogers, the
boys father. has kept up continuous
search since that time. He has spent
> fortune, 1t is said in payment for
the work Of police and private detec-
tives. His latest plan was the circula-
ton of endless chain letters. Seventy
thousand of these were sent out.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18

Company and city at Loggsrh.ads over
Btii FOR Jane.

The Helena Wsterworks company
notified the city Tuesday that its bill
for June not having been paid, 1t would
shut off the water for dre and sewer
age purposes, at noon July cath. The
city served the company with notice
that should il attempt to shut Off the
water it would be prosecuted for con-
tempt under the order OF the late
Judge Horace K. Buck, made ia 1898,
and that steps would be taken to for
felt its franchise.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Fatal Duel Between Two Prominent Mis-
souri, Men.

At Mexico, Mo-, Rhodes Clay, rep
resentative in the Missouri assembly,
and recently nominated for second
term, is dead as a result of a pistol
wound inflicted by c. A. Barnes, a
young attorney. Five shots were fred
during the fight, which took place in
in front Oft the postoffices Clay being
shot through the heart and Barnes
having his wrist shattered by ball
from his opponents revolver. Tho
shooting grew out of business transac-
tions involving the principals.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
Girl Throws Herself In Front of Moving
Train.

Miss Lena Rohwer, 22 years of age,
on leaving Burlington train from the
east at the union depot in Denver, ran
in front of Union Pacific train which
was coming in on another track, with
the evident intention of committing
suicide. Both her legs, were cut off
and she will probably die. 1t is said
that abe was in poor health. She had
come from Gretna, Neb., and was go
ing to Glenwood Springs, Colo
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
HILL SEES THE SERPENT.
Railway Magnate's Yacht Obliged to Haul
Out of the Way OF Marine Monster.

HhiIWay Magnate's Yacht Obliged to Haul
Out of tn Way OF Marine Monster.
According to dispatch from Halifax,
N. s., again the sea serpent has been
sighted. 1t measures 200 feet in
length, and was observed by pilots off
anberry head. 1t is alleged to have
come near the entrance to the harbor
and then passed on to the north. The
American steam yacht Wacouta, with
]. j. Hill, president of the Great North
ern railway, and his party, was coming
into the harbor at the time, and, it Is
said, was obliged to haul out Of the
serpsnt's WAY.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-18
HORROR AT YOUNGSTOWN.
Victims In Mine Disaster Number One
Hundred and Forty three.

Hundred and Forty three.
Of the 500 men supposed to have en-
tered the mouth of the rolling mill
mine of the Cambria Steel company
Thursday morning, 143 are known ia
be dead, and twenty-three rescued.
Four hundred, so the mine officials
claim, escaped when the explosion oc-
Cured, leaving thirty-fve still to bs
accounted for. Some of these, accord
ing to those in charge of the rescue
work, are dead, but the majority, they
claim, have escaped.
From the physicians, heads of rescue
parties and others who are familiar
with the different headings in tho
mine, it is learned that at least fifty
two additional bodies will be brought
to the temporary morgue at daylight,
making the total dead 143. This, Pres
ident Stackhouse of the Cambria Steel
company thought would be the extent
of the dead, but until all the checks by
which the miners are known are pre-
sented at the office of the company, an
accurate list of the dead will not be-
known. Some of the bodies, it is adj
mitted by the officials, are entombed
in closed headings or buried beneath
slate. Some may be recovered, but
others may never be found.
Some of the men that have been res
cued are found to have lost their rea-
son and are raving maniacs.