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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02
Number 43.

warehouses asked to join the trust,
and every man who deals in or buys
tobacco or handles or is interested
in it in any way, may become mem
bers. All men and warehouses that
do not become members are to be
boycotted by this farmers trust.
The board of directors shall fix
the minimum price of all grades Of
tobacco, and the warehouseman shall
start his sales at or above this fixed
price. All the trust sales-houses
shall have an alphabetical list of the
trust farmers; and when his tobacco
is weighed, the word "trust" shall be
written by his name on his tag, thus
the warehouseman knowing the trust
price, and will offer the tobacco at
or above that price.
This trust should be organized this
winter and the agents put into each
district at once. By the middle of
June, 1908, this association should
have another meeting and all the
farmers meet and hear the full re-
port of the board of directors. By
this time every tobacco-grower
should be a member of the trust, and
the board should be able to report the
exact number of acres in cultiva-
tion and the amount of guano used
on the crop; also the number of
pounds of tobacco that will be sold
next fall and winter.
Now, in order to make this thing
go, there must be some money; so
each farmer who joins the trust must
pay so much for each acre he is go
ing to plant-say SO cents or 81, as
the directors see ft The dealers,
pinhookers, ETC., should pay from SIS
to $40, and warehouses from $50 to
$500. There should be put into the
treasury plenty of money to make
the trust a success. The State ag mt
should be paid $4,000 to $4,000 sal
ary, and the county agents from
$500 to S., 200 per year. These coun-
ty agents must give all their time to
the work, and go from house to
house and get every farmer who
grows one acre and more of tobacco
to join the trust. These men, above
all else, should be the very best busi-
ness men to be had.
There are many details in connec-
ton with this plan that I might dis
cuss here, but | send the above sug
gestions now, so others may discuss
them through your paper and the
press generally, and [ am sure a
good plan of organization can be
had by which we can fix the price of
our tobacco.
The price of cotton can be con-
trolled the same way.
H. F. FREEMAN, M. D.,
Wilson Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02
AGRICULTURE
HARRY FARMERS TALKS.
XCVIII.

Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
December is the month in which
we have the least to do on the farm,
but the wise farmer will find some
thing to do all the time. Instead of
letting his work push him, he pushes
his work.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02


we have the least to do on the farm,
but the wise farmer will find some
thing to do all the time Instead of
letting his work push him, he pushes
his work.
WORK FOR DECEMBER
Now is a nice time to pile leaves
and straw for the stalls and pens.
Do not confne the pigs on one food,
but give them a variety. As this is
the month to finish off the pigs for
bacon or market, give them all they
will eat. Giving them half feed is
poor economy. 1t would be better if
the amount necessary to make a
given weight could be consumed in
half the time. If it takes four days
for pig to eat three pecks of corn,
there would be time and risk saved
to get him to eat it in two days.
Gather and haul a plenty of good
wood now, so that during the holi-
days you can have a little more
leisure.
GROWING IRISH POTATOES CHEAPLY.
We tried planting Irish potatoes
after the Allen plan, which we men
toned last year, and it proved all
right. For the benefit of those who
did not read the article or who may
have forgotten it, we will give the
plan again. Take the small potatoes
as soon as they are dug and drop
them in a furrow and cover about
10 or inches deep. Then SOW or
plant early cowpeas on the land. Just
as soon as the pods begin to turn
yellow, NOV for hay. By this time
the potatoes will be up sufficiently to
locate the rows; then work them out.
1t would be best to run a small fur
row near the plants and SOW some
guanO that contained a large per
cent of potash in the furrow; this
would insure a good crop of tubers.
The peas shade the land and give
the young potatoes a chance to get
a good start.
GROW GRAPES ON EVERY FARM.
We have just finished eating our
Flowers grapes. They remained on
the vines as late as November 18th.
We ought to be satisfied, for we have
had supply since the 4th of July.
1t viii not take one days work a
year to give all the attention that
Is necessary to furnish large fami-
ly all the grapes that they can con-
sumo, not to include what is used
Tor wine. Mary Jane always cans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
rY.HoID AND IMPURE WATER.
Many Baltimoreans Boil all the Wa
 ter Used.

Baltimore American.
 In view of the unusual prevalence of typhoid fever in Baltimore and other cities, some facts about the disease and the means of avoiding it will be of inter- est. The most common vehicle for con veying the germs is water. It Is sate to say that more typhoid cases occur from polluted water than from all other sources whatever. Those that Ire sup
 posed to be conveyed by milk are in real ity from water. The germs are not orig inally iii the milk. nor In the COW; they come from polluted water uned in wash ing the cans or in dluting the milk, When typhoid Is raging It must be obVi- ous that pure water is a sine qua non. This can easily he obtained by boiling. and all the water used. whether for drinking. washing Or cooking. should be boiled. The boiling Is easily done. Any clean tin vessel will answer the purpose. It Is well to remember this, because fre- ouently when persons have been advised
 to boil their water. it has struck them as a formidable undert4King. Many Bal timoreans resort to this practice the whole year
 Water however, is not the only means by which typhoid can be conveyed. The sms Hest pool or dirt heap in an inclosure may shelter the germs of typhoid and let them loose on the unwary. Cleanlt- ness about the house and grounds is par ticularly necessary. Persons often tmag- me that their houaes and yards are not ably clean and they strive hard to make them so: but a dirt heap or a neglected spot which seemed of no consequence has provided the germ th put the house. hold in mourning The city health au- thorities sould disinfect all suspicious places on city property or vacant lots. In fact. the citizens and the officials should cordially aid each other in ct- forts to stamn out the disc ise before 1t can ass me the form of an epidemic.
 Profess1 Wright, chief of the military hospital at Netley. England. who rectnt- ly had large experience in the South Af- rican war, advocates inoculation against typroid fever. He gives some striking fisurns, showing the beneficial results ot inocula.ion, the death rate of those who were inoculated being .O47, while the death rate among those not inoculated was 312. The Surgeon General of the Brit ish army is not so sanguine: but doctors especially distinguished ones, are very conservative when l new remedy ia sug- gested for a disease. They were nearly all doubtinE Thomases when Jenncr made kn own his remedy for smallpox. Inocu- lation may come to he as effective against typhoid as vaccination Is against small pox. At any rate. IS typhoid Is now pre- Vailing if is worthy of a serious trial.
 While the number ot cases of typhoid is greater than usual in this city, there is really no cause for alarm. They hava been quite as numerous before without any far-raaching consequences, and if proper precautions arc now observed the disc ase will soon disappear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
His enemies claim.

with his money. His enemies claim. however, that he never gives a cent away without brass band accompaniment. As Mayor, he has bower to pardon work house prisoners-that Is. he Is the head of the institutions pardon board At the first few meetings of the board he created general astonishment by his lib- erality in granting pardons and paroles to prisoners who had committed all sorts of crimes. But this was not all. Into each prisoners hand he let fall 8 or slO bill and the unfortunate was told to go out into the world, brace up and become d worthy citizen.
 He is accomplished in many ways. He speaks Frenh fluently and has French Secretary at his house. The two never converse in any but the French tongue. The Mayor Is alEo a clever magician and can entertain his friends for hours with mystifying tricks. He is an expert with the billiard cue and is a great student and reader, especially of municipal and economical problems. He Is member and trustee of the Cedar Avenue Disciple Church. but does not exhaust himself in church duties and attendance. '1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
The Penny Boxes.

In referring to issue of August 4:E> Alabama D. A. k, wljl ind 4 statement from me concerning this matter. l wrot' Mrs. Parke If Georgia. and sho replied she would order the hoX"S ant let Ala hama have the numb r she wanted. l iu- strIcteI our Treasurer to send the money to Mrs Ptrke with the roGuc.t that she sond the boxes to her Mrs. A. l. DowdeiE w. wtr' late SC ying Inf rr- nation from Headquarters concerning this prnJect anyway, ami Wt5 sure if | waited to hear from each, and wait als1 for money to pay for the boxes. thor would ne still more delay. and thers- fore did as l have stated. l intend i wlea they were in the 1rcIsurcr's hand 5 ta .mmediately write each Chapter to send for the number of hosos desired about twenty for each, I thought-son, !, chapters less and some more. have heard nothing more" ut haze done WE at 1 could in tho matter.
 We may hear, hut t will he Hate in the day" for our women to get the hoTei and nee ssarily the number uf penn' $ deo ,slted will fall far shor; of buildi 1a5 Contin .ntal Hall. State Regent.
 Mrs. Darwin on Designations. "
 If F. absolutely neces siry that all l.. A K give very careful attention to tine article on "ResEpations' in our cnium |, in issqe Of June II. It is written by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
FOUR MEN
Who in Borrowed Clothes Dined With
 the King,

The vice president of well-known sporting club in Paris was strolling along the Strand at Ostend the other day, when he met the King of the Belgfans taking him, invited him to dinner on the nor row. Although much pleased at the in- vitation. the clubm1n was in great per- plexity, for. having only come to ostend for one day. he had no evening coat with him. He accordingly rushed to the tele- graph office and was gratified next moriiv ing on receiving the necessary swailoW- tail. A few minutes later, however. he was informed that the dinner. would not take place. but would be substituted by a breakfast. This made the dress coat ussless-a frock coat was what he wanted now.
 While contemplating the situation in the readlng-room at his hotel, the head wait CT happened to pass. wearing good frock coat. Excuse me-" said the sports man. you are wearing very nice coat. ''I am pleased to hear you praise it, sir. said the waiter. but this Is only my No. 2" Why, have you got a better one? Where Is it?" Well, the fact is have lent 1t BIr K. who has been invited 10 breakfast with the King" The Parisian soon obtained the loan of No. ?. and was on very good terms with himself when he met a friend who informed him that King Leopold had invited him 10 break fd.st with him. You too! Then We shall be together" "ft's all very we'll" said
 
 until I managed to borrow coat from the mayor. whom I happen to Hnow. That makes three of LIS going in on borrowed coats to the Kings breakfast, thought the clubman.
 The hour arrived and all were seated at the table. but some of the guests. seemed very uncomfortable. Lord Z., for instance. looked ancomfort able, as if be were on thorns. every time he raised his spoon or his fork. Seeing her partner eye him suEpiCiously. Lady X. whispered to him, "Oh. if you oriy knew! My hus- band had bro Ght no frock coat with hin and is obliged to wear one of the hotel keepers. which is much too small for him. He is afraid it will burst" No. l." saii the Parisian, for it was he. | and laughed out loud. On King Leopold | wishing to know the reason for hts hilar- | ity tho true story came out His Mai esty laughed SO much that the whole | party joined in, when suddenly a loud 1 crack was hcard-the borrowed coat ha , 1 given way and the noble lord sat in his l shirt sleeves!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
MarS

35I. FRYE-JrshJa Frye was natiI" of Som.rsetshrc. England. and was ed ucatcd ai oxford. He was Tt one time Professor of Mathematics m William and Mary College Williamsburg. was suhss- ulIcntlv 2 member of the House of Bu = Eesscs and served as commissioner in running the boundary line between Virginia and North Carolina. With Pc ter Jefferson he made a map of Virginia and hy these employments became well acauainted with frontier regions. In l754 he was on" of tha Virginia Commission CTS for mlkiug a treaty wth the Indians at Inastown His integrity, experience and knowledge of the Indian character olliIi'io.l nm to command the expedition against the French in t15f. He died at Wills Creek while on his way to the ohio on the 2lst of May. 1li4.
 Lossin-'s Field Book of the Revolution, page 5u2,
 In Lineage Book. D. A. R.. page 2O6, will he fn,lnd that Joshua Frye. son Of Joshua Frye, enlisted at the age of II and served through the war. Page 3o9 gives the service of Gen. Joseph Frye. Iie was mcmher of the General Court of Massachusc it's. and Was commissioned Rrteadcr General by the Continental Con a,ress in 1116. but was compelled to re- sign on account of ill health
 tFdrthcr information and possibly more "to the point" may result from this an- swCr. -IlistorianD
 No. 35o. Abraham Buf6rd is mentioned in the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol :, No. l, He was born in Bufard County Va, and died in Scott County. Ky. June 29, 1893. He was ap- pointed Colonel of the 1lth Virginia Reg imant May 16 ITS. and on May 70. lIHl his command was surprised and massa- cred by Tarloton dt Wlshaw Crock, For @ notice of him and some of his descend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28

33S. SCOTT-I have no information whatever as to the Gen. John Scott, of whom MT. Clayton Terrence of Atlant1 Ga. is a descendant. the father of Gen. William F. Scott and Mary IScotD Tor renee. I do know. however. that the Gen. John Scott who settled near Mont gomery before Alabama became a Stat,. and who died in 1889, leaving numerous descendants. lived at Scottsboro. near Milledgeville, Ga, before he settled in Alabama. I have never seen Whites His torical Collections of Georgia: but I think there can hardly be any doubt that te was the Gen. John Scott referred to in that work, in the passage mentioned and quoted from by the State Historian. know nothing as to the identity of the Gen. John Scott who figures in an anec- dote quoted by the State Historian from Bench and Bar of Georgia" which book also I have not seen. If he is there de- scribed as a lawyer. it is unlikely that he was the same Gen. John Scott who settled near Montgomery, for have nev. CT heard that he was ever a member of the bar. H. H. Parker.
 Portland, Ore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Mrs. J, Morgan Smith. South Highlands, Ala.

{ys rePsatstQ the D. A. R. various mat tefs~ of which they should ho informed will appear in this column from tim" ;a time Discuss freely the amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the $. D. A. R. Read Mrs. TulloCh's circular Elect your delegates to the Conf'roli9n and give notice to the State Regent of the. fact Send at once your State dueS Q0 cents d mem6eC to the State Treas urer, Mrs A. T.. Dowdcil. Washington Wedding Day is to be observed again by all D. A. R. throughout the nation; talk Of this anniversary and make your. plans in time. At the proper time make prep aratfons for the 'ongross. Send on an nual dues hy March 1at. instead of Feb ruary Ist .lst no one be in arrears and let no resienfsidHs go up from AiabamI. There is so much work to be done at headquarters and at nome but it can ha done # mcnhers will only be systematic, prompt and industrious. Legality to our Society and regard for oHr pledges to il should keep us at the front; always.
 State Regent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Genealogical and Historical Department.

Treasurer-Gcneral. who shows the law on the subject She could not have been brief. but her explanation is too long and complicated to he well understood by members on hearing it read only al d Chapter meeting. Regents should put II in q very clear and concise form for their chapters, similar to Mrs. Darwin. when she says, T will reiterate to make IL all plain" Make it plain anl let all thor oughly understand what has been Fek- ati)us matter, and about which. too there has bcen 4 great difference of opinion hetweon some ve v sensible D. A. R.
 State Regent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Rsvomticnsrv Soldiers, Graves.

A friend who reads this column and IS greatly interested in our work. writes; "l send the burial places of two Rev. olutionary soldiers of Morgan County. Thomas Hubbard is buried at Andrew Chapel, near Rasham Gap, In Morgan County; Cornelius Malone is buried at Friendship Graveyard, about three miles north of Danville, on the line between Morgan and Lime stone counties.
 let us hear from some of the descen l. ants of these he'oes with rome accounts of their history and lives.
 State Regent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Queer Reason for Annexation.

FlttsDurg DIspAICn.
 Recent announcements from Washing ton that the Government Is considering the possibility of annexng Hayti is a curious illustration of the persistence of the lingo itch for grabbing territory. But the reason assigned for this contemplated annexation is the most interesting aspect of t. It Is assert d that the IIaytien people are so degraded and sunk in the depths of savagery that in the intervals of revolution and the setting mp of dcta- tors they resort to Vondooism. embel- lished by the practice of eating each Oth- CT up And because they are so degener- ate the United States regards them. a1- cording to this story. as eligible for an- nexatlon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28

set all the force of her strong soul against killing inmb creatu. es for mere sport. She wrote a poem called "rhe Massacre of the Innocents'' on the slaughtering of sea gulls, and King Edward approved it She has also written two books, called The Mercilessness of Sport and The Horrors of Sport" In her repentance she has ever turned vegetarian.
 Such is the lady who asks President Roosevelt to put down child slavery" in the United States.
 Marilla Weaver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Painting
 Spells

always indicate a weak heart. They are usually preceded or 'ollowcd by PalPitation or fut- -ering, and there may be pain n left side, a smothering sem cation and shortncss of breath. Such heart should be treated it once, before the disease de- velops beyond control. Heart disease is as easily cured as other troubles if taken in time.
 'I was subject to fainting spells, and many times have fIllcn on the street. l was often compelled to sit down while walk ing to avoid falling. When physi- cilnS failed to help ne, l took Dr. Mics Heart Cure and was completely cured"
 CHARLES D. RANDALL.
 EllicottTille, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Queries.

No 353 Wanted, information of the Mel Irin family of South Carolina. Et- fife McLaurin married Isaac Carr; she had four brothers, pr. Hugh C. Me I.aurin. Dr. Laughln McTaurin, John an1 Duncan, she had a sister who married Ig.aph Carr Who's was the father of Isaac Carr, and did he serve in the Rev
 olutionary War? D. C. M.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
mt. see Greene.s Historic Families :,

ants see Greene's Historic Families e Kentucky.
 Jonathan Giddens of Connecticut was captain of a scouting party. He endure" hardships. was wounded and was honor. ably discharged. Page 115 D. A. R. Line age Book, Vol. 2.
 The name of Drew:y Ragsdale can Dc found in the Virginia Magazine of His tory and Biography. Vol. 2, No. 8. He was Captain of Virginia Troops in Con tinental Line. s. P. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Had Forgotten His Excuse.

Philadelphia Record.
 Mrs. Guzzler Gas GuzZler comes in un- steadily at 2 q. m.)-You have no excu~n for coming home at this hour and in thls condition.
 Guzz,er--G had one. my dear. and 1t was a dandy, but 1 cant think what it was.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
tBfds for State convicts. '

Sept. IT, 1902. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until Monday. Nov. 10, 1902. for the hire of male State conv4cts to be worked out side the walls of the penftentlary. The num- Der subject to hire Is about 600 to be de. livered Jan Ist, 1903. " No bid will be considered for less than 20 convicts. nor for a shorter period than gS years All of said convtcts who are physically able to do so may be worked in mines. The proposals shall state the number of con- victs wanted. the labor to be nsrformed and the locality Of the same, and no bid will bs considered that does not expressly state the particular place by name. at which convicts shall be worked.
 convcts hired to be worked in mines, and able to oso, will be classed into first second and third classes; and the proposals shalj state the amount offered per month for each class. respectively. The hire for convicts will be due and pay- able the 10th of each month for the pz1ked- ing month. '
 On the envelope shall be endorsed the vords "Proposals for the hire of convicts.s The proposals will be opened and considered at this office the lth day of November eo2 The right Is expressly reserved to reject any and all bids
 J. M. CARMICHAEL. q
 President Board Convict Inspectors ' wed-fri-sun .N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
-Thos Ravton Scott died al

s57. ScOTT-Thos. Baytop Scott died ai Cahaba about 1S?C. Married 2nd, Miss Cunningham of Edyefield District. s. C., and had issue: John James Scott. who married Miss Benson of Montgomery, an had issue, 1st, John, married Miss Engle- hardt of Montgomery. and had issue. Ind Rebecca: Sd. William, killed in battle 4th. Cdtharine. II. H. Parker
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Administrators Sale ofV0iua6Ls
 Real Estate. esa x

By virtue of an order Of sale heretofore made n by the Probate Court of Montgomery Countys.s s1 state Of Alabama l. the undersigned. Charles, nr l.. Teasley administrator of the estates of s4l Julia Wilson, deceased. will sell at Iaablicg f.l outcry for cash to the highest bidder Mon day, the 9th day of October 9o2. the seal ; estate belonging to the estate of said Julia Y Wilson, deceased described follows. to wit sr Lot ninety eight t9SD of the Wilson .pias.s,a.ss fronting forty nine t49) feet the north 'ide of Jeff payis Avenue and running back
 hundred and efty 5ol feet. said prop E&8 ery being in the City and County of Mont W eomery, State of Alabama. The said Wilson A plat is recorded in Plat Book No l. page s9 . in the office ot the Probate Judge of MorY2S ~ gomery County, Alabama said sale sSeiAEEs kgs made to pay the debts of said estate rY
 CHARLES "B TEASLEY. .stst sSsk Administrator of the Estate of Julia wasSAassa.fk
 deceased. xu-sf ~ sk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28

in the case of Joe Posten against Dolly Tracy, that a woman has a legal riGh: to jab a man with her hat pin if he at tacks he: with his fists. Of course she has.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Mrs. Darwin on designations

DE sure that your bonds, mortgages stocks, and D other important papers and valuabes are sate Ordinary care will not assure their safety. In the Safety Deposit Vault of
 The First National Bank of Montgomery their loss or destruction is impossible Profit by the experience Of others; do not wait until your own unfortunate experience teaches you wsdom This vault is located in the only freproof building in Montgomery and is itself mpregnabIe. Protect your property by placing it there, where it will safe from fire, theft or any hazard.
 Boxes rent from S5.oo to 5000 per annum; the s5Co kind vii! hold tortunt.