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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11
WHY JOHN BULL sHEGRs.
Ill -Natured Reports Represent Americans as
Fawnlng Upon Prince Henry.
fPy the Associated ?ressl

-@~D'(
London, March 8.-The editorial sar-
papers commented on Prince Henry's
visit to the United States was to 40
small extent suggested and fostered by
the i'll natured kilograms Of their special
correspondents in America. With but
few exceptions those correspondents
who retailed Prince Henry's doings for
English consumption did SO only with
every outburs of humor or minor con-
tretemps into a gauge Of national feel
ing Or characteristic miscarriage of
plans. The desire to receive Prince
Henry Hospitality was almost invariably
represented here as an outburst of sick
ening sycophancy, in which all the
Americans we'll known socially Were rep
resented as e~ndeayoring to outvic each
other as to who should pay the most self
demeaning obeisance to the royal visitor.
The particular offender in this respect is
the Daily Mail, which in spite of it's al
legged friendship for America, devoted
much space to cablegrams depicting the
wife of an eX-Minister to Austria spend
ing weeks in teaching Chicago women
how to curtesy and detailing the alleged
uDheaval in Chicago as to whether the
Prince hould visit the stock yards. Such
alleged incidents as these We're made SO
prominent that the average Fnglishman
was inclined to believe that Prince Hen
rvs tour was only a huge traVesty on
himself and on the American people.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11
The Soil Action of Soil Phosphate.

Acid phosphate is very often sold as a
complete fertilizer, at least it is used as
such in many parts of the country. A
very short time, however, suffices to reach
a point where it no longer acts to ad-
vantage, and fertilizers are consequently
very thoroughly condemned. The fer
tiliZer manufacturer will do we'll to keep
this matter in mind also, for he loses a
good trade simply for a few years Of easy
business.
Acid phosphate is the product of the
treatment of phosphate rock with hot
%sulrhuric acid, the object being to make
soluble phospboric acid. To do this, the
limo to which the phosphoric acid is com
bined must be removed. Sulphuric acid
being a stronger acid than phosphoric,
displaces the latter. Acid phosphate, as
it is called, is simply a mixture of acid
lime phosphate and sulphate of lime;
the latter is better known to farmers as
'land PLASTER" or Gypsum" When acid
phosphate is applied to the soil, we are
always at the same time applying gyp-
sum.
There is an old saying, and a very true
one. too, that gypsum enriches the father
at the expense of the SOn-meaning that
it hastens the exhaustion of the soil,
and this it certainly does. Sulphate Of
lime has the power of acting on the soil
s~ilicates fnsoluble in water; it breaks
them up and liberates such plant food as
they contain, usually largely potash.
This is by no means an evil Of itself. as
this potash might just as we'll be used
but the trouble is that farmers learn to
depend on it.
GYPSUM is used, in the form Of acid
~.-l o-3 $780, L. ..1 yr1 :,
phosphate supplies the phosphoric acid.
the gypsum it contains liberates potash.
and the two together keep the clover
going, which supplies the nitrogen. This
is a very comprehensive system: the
phosphcric acid is supplied. and it sup
plies the other two elements. Unfortu-
nately, this potash within reach of the
gypsum is easily exhausted. When it
gives out. the whole system drops. The
eggs are all in one basket.
The potash taken up by the plants is
only a small part Of the quantity set
free. and the excess is usually ost by
! drainage. This. of course. cannot be
helped so Ing as acid phosphate is 50
lavishly used. We cannot hope to put
any check on the use Of acid phosphate,
so long as it apparently pays to use it,
but We can answer the questions OF tho
farmer when he finds it begins to fail
and this we have answered. 1t is prob
able that the average fertilizer manufac-
turer IS acting in ignorance in using acid
phosphate largely as the whole art Of
chemical manuring. but it is likely to
prove an expensive ignorance in the long
run.
Though as a rule potash is the plant
food ingredient most used by plants, it is
the one least supplied in quantity in the
fertilizers of commerce.. Nitrogen is sup
| plied more or less by legumeS. but If
comes from the exhaustless supplies in
the air: potash has no endless source Ct
supply. yet it is most neglected.
BRYAN TYSON.
!, Carthage, n. C..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11
Comment at Perlin.
(By the Associated Press.)

Berlin. March Summing up the re-
suits of the journey, not one of the
papers assumes that it will have great
political consequences, but nearly all of
them agree that it will cause a per-
manent and a more kindly feeling be-
tween the two peoples. Some of tho old
journalistic enemies of the United States
Ind 1t difficult to restrain themselves
amidst this festive period. The Kreuz
Zeitung, grants that the demonstrations
are immense and that America never
does anything in d small way; but, the
paper adds, "evcrything runs into the
gigantic. Nothing more is really de-
handed Caring nothing for the in
trinsic character of the achievements
the ONLY requisite is to strike the eye
and make imposing appearances. No
deeper examination is made
A progressive newspaper that usually
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

The work which we laid out in our
February issue to be done in that month
having been wholly impossible Of accom-
plishment by reason Of the severe wealth
er. we would refer our readers 10 that
issue for work TO be done this month.
This adding of one months work TO the
next at this season OF the year is going
to make March a very busy month II the
weather should become genial and spring
like, because not only will the earliest
crops require to be planted. but the land
be got ready for the planting OF the main
crops of all vegetables. Do not. how
ever, be in too great haste TO pillow and
cultivate your land until it is dry enough
to work freely. Land plowed and worked
when too wet in the spring never be
comes in good crop condition the whole
season. Instead Of devOting time TO
blowing and cultivating. give attention TO
the getting of the manure and fertilizers
on to the land and to the spreading of
the same. This may be done With farm
yard manure and the mineral fertilizers,
phosphates and potash, without fear OF
loss from teaching. They can then be
plowed and worked in when the land is
dry enough. Do not economic on manure
and fertilizers for the garden. Most
vegetable crops are gross feeders, and
really fine. and this cannot be accom-
plished without plenty OF manure and
fertilizer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

is not a particular admirer OF the non
archy, finds compliments for the way in
which Prince Henry Of Prussia has
pleased the Americans. DR.. Barth, edi-
tor of the Nation, says:
He has acted as a free, modern man
among free men, without a trace of that
narrow souled haughtiness which junk
etdom regards as the indispensable ETH
Quette of rank"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

A subcommittee of the Senate Com
mittee on Finance was in session yes
terday considering the war revenue re-
peal bill. 1t has been decided to report
the bill practically as it came from the
House.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11
"Manila. March tth.
"Adjutant General, WASHINGTON.

"Adiutant General, WASHINGTON.
with reference to your cablegra1n Of
the eth, Secretary of War, facts from
Morong are: About a week ago Presi-
dcnte Cainta was Kidnapped. Perpetra-
tors his act were new organization gath
cred Morong Province o sixty
strong, vigorously searched for; driven
to hiding; probably captured in a day or
two. nave inflicted no material damage;
no special significance need or should at
tach this event.
(Signed) "CHAFFEE.'
"Manila, March Sth.
Secretary of War, Washington.
There is no foundation for statement
of insurrcction in Morong, or that IN
habitantS are fleeing. Small fragments
ladrore bands. dispersed and driven out
of the mountains of Laguna by Bells
operations and from CaVite through re-
cent operations constabulary IN noun
tains there, having about fifteen guns,
gathered in mountain of MOrong and
probably aided by a few outlaws of that
section, raidod village, kidnapping pres
idente; small detachment constabulary
under native sergeant attacked but made
no impression, being short of ammuni-
ton. Assistant Chief Atkinson on
ground in a few hours with adequate
force of ~abulary, assisted in every
way by native governor of province and
inhabitants, made pursuit; have already
killed two, injured one, captured six and
are running them down. Presidente has
been released without harm. So far there
being any hostility on the part Of the
mass of the people to American author
ity they give us full information of what
is passing and aid as much as possible.
These ladrCnes do not interfere with
whites and confine operations to levying
tribute upon and occasionally kidnap-
ping natives in remote localities. Moth
ing new in this as in existence under
Spanish Government, less SO now thar
then. They are being rapidly broker
up ard exterminated by constabulary
No political Significance in their opera,
+, lions.
(SiGned) "WRIGET."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

Strawberries should be cultivated as
soon as the ground is dry enough, and if
not locking thrifty, should have some
potash, phosphate and a little nitrate Of
soda worked in. After this is done,
mulch the ground with pine straw or
marsh hay to keep the berries clean.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

Irish potatoes and English peas should
be planted as soon as possible, and kale,
spinach and early salad crops may be
sown later in the month. The great re-
duction in the production of Irish pota-
toes last year has made them scarce and
high in price all winter, and the market
is now being largely supplied with i'm
ported ones. This will no doubt induce
year, ard for those who are so situate as
TO he able to produce the early crop. and
to get it cheaply on the markets of the
North. there is likely to be profit in the
crop. Those who are not so situate
should not increase the area Of the crop
materially, as prices Will no doubt fall
later from q more general production
throughout the country. Use a good Spe-
cial potato fertilizer for planting the
crop. or make your own mixture, using
zoe pounds of nitrate of soda, 800 pounds
OF cotton seed meal or fish scrap, 500
pounds of acid phosphate, and 800 pounds
of muriate of potash. A series of expert
r1ents made over seven years in Canada
has shown hat Irish potatoes planted as
soon as they are cut will make a heavier
yield than those which are not planted
until after they have been cut from
four to six days, therefore cut our sets
as you plant.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11
CONDITIONS IN MORONG.
chaffee and Wright Treat Lightly Recent
Warlike Events
By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March S.-Desiring to as
certain the facts as to conditions in the
Province of Morong, Luzon, Secretary
Root recently cabled inquiries to Com
missioner Wright and General Chaffee,
which have brought forth the following
rep1ieS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

Fall planted cabbages should be en-
couraged to grow by c~ultivating them as
soon as the ground is dry enough, and
after they have started a top dressing of
100 pounds to the acre of nitrate Of soda
will greatly help them to make up time
lost in the hard winter.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

Captain c. NJ. Thomas has been assign
ed to the command of the Franklin. at
the Norfolk Navy Yard.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11
HE RE is II ZEAL II

These Four New
Preparations com
prise a complete
new treatment and
cure for
ton and nearly all
the ills of life.
The Food Emul
sion is needed by
some, the Tonic by
others, the Expec
torant by others,
the OZojell Cure
for Catarrh by 9TH
ers still, and all
four, or any three
or two, or any one,
may be used singly
or in combination,
according to the
needs of the case.
Full instructions
with each set Of
four free remedies
represented in this
illustration. Also
6S-page My Doctor
Book.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

These four remedies represent q new
system Of treatment and cure for the
weak and those suffering from Con-
sumption, wasting diseases, or infam-
matory conditions of Nose. Throat and
Lungs.
The treatment is free. Write for it.
By the new system, all the require
ments of the sick body are supplied by
the~Four remedies constituting his Spe-
cial Treatment known as The Slocum
System.
Whatever your disease, one or more of
these four preparations viii be of won
derful benefit to you.
According to the needs OF your case,
fully explained in the Treatise given free
with the free remedies, you may take one
or any two, or three, or all four. in
combination.
A cure is certain.
The remedies are especially adapted
for those who suffer from weak lungs.
coughs, sore throat, Catarrh, Consump-
ton and other pulmonary troubles. Also
for stomach troubles and loss Of flesh.
But they are also of wonderful efficacy
to the building up Of weak systems. in
purifying the blood, making flesh, and
restoring to weak, sallow people rich
and healthy constitutions.
The many ailments of women and deli
| cate children are speedily relieved.
The basis of the entire system is q
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11
WORK FOR THE MONTH.
Continued from First Page.}

shine. Study the requirements of the
crop and soil, and meet these as nearly
possible.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-03-11

nesh-building, nerve and tissue rene" 2
food medicine.
Many people get the complete sFs."
for the sake of the Perfected Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil. combined with GuaIa ".
which they themselves need, and H.
away the other three preparations ''
their friends.
The second article is Pychine 1na
It is good fer weak, thin, dyspeptjr. r'f-
Vous people. For those who nave" '
appetite, who need bracing up.
The third preparation is a medicine.
healing Ozojell cure for cataTrh. Ia q
patent Ozojcll nasal tube. 1t cure .a-
tarrh. 1t heals all irritation ~ '
nose, throat and mucous membrane. "
gives immediate relief. 1t is also q 1a.
application for sore lips and rough
Perhaps a million readers Of Tho
and Observer need the Ozoicll cure ...
catarrh.
The fourth article is CoItsfooto
pectorant and Cough and Cold .
The only expeetorant that can posi-. .
be relied upon. Is absolutely SAT" .
children. Goes to the very root f..
trouble, and not merely alleviate
cures.
The four remedies form a panC-.
strength against disease in WHAT.
shape 1t may attack you.
Sold by all druggists in RaI-5eH f
pY2rVwbara
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
ANOTHER TERM FOR ENDICOTT.
President Decides to Continue Rear Ad-
nliral in Naval Bureau.

The President has decided to reappoint
Civil Engineer NJ. T. Endicott, Z. S. N.
to another term of four years as chief OF
the naval bureau of yards and docks. He
was appointed to that Office by President
Mckinley on April ), 1898, and under the
naval personnel law has the rank and
emoluments OF a rear admiral while hold
ing it.
Prior TO that lime the office had invaria-
bly, been held by a line officer of the
navy. but as much of the work coming
under the bureau was performed by off,
GERS of the Corps of Civil Engineers, Sec
rotary Long thought il only right that a
civil engineer should have the position.
There has been some talk in naval cir
cles that officers of the line would oppose
the reappontment Of Admiral Endcott,
but nothing of the sort occurred. Admiral
Endicott appeared a few days ago before
the House Committee on Naval Affairs,
and in the course of the hearing it came
out that his term of Office would expire
next month.
After Admiral Endicott had gone the
committee held a meeting and designated
Chairman Foss to ask President Roose-
welt and Secretary Long to reappoint him.
Secretary Long had already made rec
ommendation to that effect to the Presi-
dent when Mr.. Foss informed him of the
action OF the committee.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
COMING TO THE THEATRES.
The National-W, H. Crane.

w II. Crane, who is to be the Easter
week attraction at the National Theatre,
will bring with him that welI-known and
popular American citizen, David Ha-
rum" This will be the plays second en-
gagement here, it having been given at
the National last spring. when the re-
ceipts of the eight performances aggre-
gated in the neighborhood of $4,000. The
play has served Mr.. Crane we'll, and, in
truth. Mr.. Crane has served the play
equally as well, his capital and unctuous
portrayal of Westcott's shrewd old hero
being one of the most artistic portraits
in his rather large gallery OF American
character types.
Mr.. Cranes treatment OF the old horse
trading philosopher is said to grow more
mellow with time. and nothing that he
has ever shown the public has apparently
pleased it more.
The present company surrounding the
comedian remains practically the same as
it was last season. There is a new Mary
Blake in the person of Marian Nesbitt
and new John Lennox in Harry NJ
Blake. Mr.. Jackson remains as Chef
Timson, Mr.. Sampson as Dick Lambie,
Mr.. Burbeck as Gen. Wolsey and Miss
Clark as the Widow Cullom
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
MAYPLOWBR TO Be
PRESIDENTS YACHT
To Take the Place of De-
spatch Boat Dolphin.
Saw Service in Cuba and Porto Rico Dur
ing Spanish War-A Magnificent
Steam Yacht.

The United States yacht Mayfower
which is carried on the naval list as q
cruiser, is to be fitted up for the use OF
President Roosevelt for the summer
months. She is now at the New York
Navy Yard. where the necessary changes
will be made.
When ready for service the Mayflower
will be ordered to Washington. She will
take the place of the despatch boat Dol
phin, commonly called the President s
yacht. The Dolphin is to be kept on sur
veying service
Saw Service During War With Spain.
The Mayfower is magnificent steam
yacht. She was built by the late Ogden
Goelet, of New York, and on April 10,
1898, two days before hostilities with
Spain began, was purchased by the Gov
eminent from Mr.. Goeiet for s430, 900 Her
name was not changed.
In the war, the Mayfiower saw service
as a gunboat and a despatch boat, in
Cuba and Porto Rico, under command of
Commander Morris r. S. Mackenzie.
When Charles F. Allen, of Massachusetts,
was appointed civil governor Of Porto
Rico. she was sent to San Juan as station
ship. Nh
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
Kernan's-aMaiestic Burlesouers.n

Manager Kernan's attraction at the Ly-
ceum Theatre next week will; be the Ma
jestic Burlesquers- This company comes
heraided as an entirely new organization.
and is said to have more pretty girls in
the chorus than ever before.
The olio is claimed to be one of the
best ever seen here. 1t will be headed by
those popular comedians the Burke Broth
ers, assisted by their unique wonder,
Wise Mike" Among the others arc the
Meeker Baker Trio, grotesque acrobats;
Gilbert Girard, Americas greatest mimic;
the Stantons. in a sketch, entitled 1.-The
Maid and the Rooster and Grace La
Rue. assisted by Virginia Lee and her
pickaninnies.
The burlesques, "a Night Rehearsal
and THE Diamond Palace" are said to be
both unique and new, and are staged with
special scenery, electrical and mechanical
effects, while the music. from the pen of
George Fl. Foster. is described as inspir-
ing and admirably rendered by the cho-
rus. headed by 1.-THE queen of burlesquc,"
Katherine Irwin.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
Empire-vaudeville and Burlesque.

The programme that has been mapped
out by Manager Schlesinger to follow the
Sandow show and the bright burlesque.
"A Day in Congress" will be an excep
tionally strong offering of vaudeville and
burlesque.
The bill will be headed by Howard and
Emerson, who are well known to the
theatre going public of the Capital City
by reason of their frequent visits here
during the past few years at the head of
their own companies. Mr.. Howard is one
of the hest comedians on the vaudeville
stage, and has an able assistant in Miss
Emerson. They will give as an extra act
several new illustrated songs of MIR. How
ard own composition.
Another important number on next
weeks Empire bill will be contributed by
Bettina Girard. Miss Glrard will present
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
Secretary Longs Ruling.
MOVEMENT OF NAVAL VESSELS
Rear Admiral Casey Arrives at San Diego
After Long Cruise.

:, Rear Admiral Casey's flagship Wiscon-
Bin has arrived at San Diego from a long
cruise along the Pacific coast of South
America and Central America; the Phil
ippines flagship Rainbow is at Singapore
on her way TO Cavite; Rear Admiral Rod
ney't flagship New York is at Annoy,
China; the despatch boat Dolphin. with
Rear Admiral Bradford on board, at
Guantanamo; the cruiser New Orleans at
Nagasaki, and the collier Hannibal at
Port OF Spain, Trinidad.
The cruiser Olympia has sailed from
Hampton Roads for st. Pierre, Mar
tiniOue, on her way to join the North At
zantic Squadron. of which she is to be-
come the flagship; the gunboat Machias,
from San Juan, for Culebra Island; the
training ship Topeka. from Port Royal.
for Charleston, and the training ship Buff
falo, from Port Tampa for Key West.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
BILL TO RECLAIM
ANACOSTIA FLATS
ORDERED TO PORT OF PEKlNG
Gunboat Wilmington to Convey Minister
Conger to Shanghai.

Under orders from the Navy Department
the gunboat Wilmington sailed yester-
day from Shanghai for Taku, the port OF
Picking. where she will take on board
Mr.. Edwin B. Conger, United States Min
lister to China, and convey him to Shang-
hal. This action was taken at the in
stance of the State Department, which
has instructed MIR. Conger to represent
the United States Government in the
commission which is to revise the Chi
nese customs tariff in accordance with the
peace agreement between China and The
Powers.
This Government is opposed to the i'm
position of heavy duties on goods import
ed into China but is willing to agree 20
a rate of - per cent on certain articles
if the liken taxes are rescinded. The
liken taxes are those imposed at interior
provincial customs houses and they have
greatly interfered with trade with the
interior of China. They correspond to the
octeroi taxes of European countries.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-27
GENERAL OTIS SUCCESSOR.
Speculation Rife as to Who Will Re-
ceive the Appointment.

Speculation is rife in army circles as
to the probable appointment to the grade
of major general, to fill the vacancy
caused by the recent retirement from ac-
tive service of Mai. Gen. e. s. Otis. The
senior brigadier general is Gen. James F.
Wade, now stationed in the Philippines.
and it is thought very possible that he
will be promoted.
Inasmuch. however. as there have al
ready been three officers advanced over
General Wade's head to the grade of ma
jor general the matter is not considered
certain.
Next July Maj. Gems. John R. Brooke
and Lloyd Wheaton will also be placed on
the retired list 1t is thought very prob
able that Gen. Leonard Wood will then be
promoted in recognition of his services in
Cuba.