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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
Make Home Tests.
Farm and Ranch.

It is now admitted by agricultural chem
lists that the best soil diagnosis is actual
tests with plants. The chemist can tell
rs what substances the soil contains, but
the actual nutrient condition of the ele-
ments can best be determined by grow
ing crops and observing their develop
ment. A samply may show an ample
SUNNY of phosphoric acid. and yet the
nlants may grow vigorously and fail to
develop seed, because the phosphoric acid
Is not in a readily available form. The
potash may be ample, also in quality, but
I'm a form distasteful TO the plants. For
these reasons every farmer should learn
from the development of his crops WHAT
fertilizers his crops need. The chemical
analysis is a great help, but not conclu-
sive. for often the chamist and the crop
will differ. and in all such cases the crop
is right and the chemist is at fault. If
plants are small and seem to lack luXuri-
ance, nitrogen is needed; IF the fruit or
plant lacks flavor, color or starchy de-
velopment. potash is needed, and If seed
development is lacking phosphoric acid
is required.
The most profitable crops generally are
those that give the heaviest yield. II a
farmer grows two bales per acre-and
much more than that has been made
his cotton costs him less than if he had
grown the same amount on five acres.
This will apply as we'll to corn, or other
crops as to cotton. Only few farmers
know how to go about 1t to grow two or
more bales of cotton or 100 or 200 bushels
of corn per acre; but there is no good
reason why they should not learn how the
thing is done. Three, four and even five
bales of cotton and more than 200 bush
els of corn have been grown on a single
acre-not BY farmers who believe that
all there is i'm farming is hard work and
favorable seasons. but by men who have
made a deep study of plant culture and
nutrition and have experimental until
they have developed superior methods. 1t
is hardly practicable for all farmers to
make anything like these enormous
yields but any progressive farmer who
goes to work on the problem thoughfully
and energetically, can at least greatly
increase his yields. and also his profits.
All those farmers who have established
notable records are successful, prosperous
and enthusiastic.
Continue the preparation OF the soil for
spring planting. The recent freezes will
be found to greatly aid the harrow in
puverizing the surface soil. Rene mber,
the soil cannot be too finely pulverized.
Less seed is required because larger per
cent will terminate on a finely commit
nuted soil. and a quicker and more vigor-
Gus growth will result. Such a soil will
both contain more and retain better what
ever water it may receive. and the plant
food is rendered more easy of access to
the finely divided feeding roots.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
SMOKE FROM COPPER MINES
PLAYS HAVOC AT DUCKTOWN

Quite an excitement has been raging at
Ducktown. Tenn, and the surrounding
country since the report was circulated
that two men had been smothered to
death in the sulphur smoke at the Burr
Copper mines at that place.
1t is reported that two men, while at
their work were suffocated and also that
quite an amount of stock had been
killed
The report was quite generally believed
because it was known that the copper
mined from the Burr mines lately was
unusually strong with sulphur.
All the copper contains more or less
sulnhur hut the ore which has been mined
recently from the Burr mines contains
more than any yet found. 1t seems. how
ever upon investigation that the men
were not smothered to death. but were
so badly suffocated in the smoke that
they were quite while in coming TO-
Everyone was greatly relieved when it
was made known that the men mad re-
vived. for both men were well known in
the town and their death would have been
deeply felt by many.
The men were at work IN the roast
sheds" which are adjacent to the Burr
mines. and where all tsN ere tsSeH 1geSo
this mine is roasted.
These roast sheds" before the ore is
nut in them are nothing more than seven
or eight wooden sheds each covering an
area of about four or five hundred square
feet of ground. and appear at a distance
to be some kind of a gypsy encampmeht.
Under each shed the ground is covered
with wood about two fee, high. This
wood having been set afire. several hun
dred tons of copper ore, in its natural
state, is poured in upon it. This ore is
brought to the surface from within the
mine by means of small cages, or skips
as they are called, then taken by the ca
BILE cars to the rock-breaker, where it is
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
DEATH OF AGED SPINSTER
REVEALED BIG FORTUNE

CRAWFORDSVILLE. Ind, Jan. D.
Relatives OF America Stipe, an aged spin
ster who died this week, have since her
death uncovered a rich treasure in her
kitchen pantry.
In an old canister. surrounded by broken
dishes and battered tinware. they found
gold and bank notes TO the amount of
nearly 5000.
There were Mexican gold coins bearing
dates in the fifties. and looking as bright
as the day they came from the mint.
There was also a great roll Of shin
plaster money OF denominations ranging
from 10 TO 50 cents. 1t is believed that
the money was hidden away before the
war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
Talks Uith Farmers
Conducted BY c. II. Jordan

same plan. as warehouse facilities will be
needed TO take care OF the cotton and
preserve IL from the weather and risk of
fire. The farmers may agree TO build
these warehouses themselves or get the
railroads which operate through their ter
ritory TO construct and maintain them.
An elegant old-fashioned barbecue was
served TO the delegates in royal style. A
long table. covered with snowy white
cloth. and loaded with hundreds of pounds
OF crisp brown barbecue. fried chicken.
ham. potatoes. biscuit. custards, pies.
jellies. pickles. etc, giving out a savory
oGor which was truly inviting to middle
Georgia farmer. And indeed there was
not a single person present among the
hundreds who lined up on either side of
that bountiful spread who did not fully
enjoy his repast, and within his soul cast
a vote OF thanks to the committee having
the dinner in charge and particularly to
the fair ladies who made everything so
inviting through their cordial and hospita-
bic entertainment.
have never yet failed to secure a unan-
imOus sentiment among farmers in favor
OF organization Immediately after their
having Toasted on first-class barbecue
dinner. and IL we could keep up these
barbecues and the presence of the ladies
at all our meetings, organization would
rapidly grow into popularity throughout
the south.
/ spent the night OF the 18th and the
next day at the hOspitable home OF Mr..
James Chestnut. who lives six miles from
Alachua. and who is one of the pioneer
farmers in that section and one of the
most influential and successful men in the
county. There is no greater pleasure FOR
me than in enjoying the cordial hospital
ity OF a prosperous farmer. and 1 shall
not soon forget the happy, restful hours
spent under the roof of my hosts inviting
and particularly entertaining country
home.
The farm lands in that section OF Ala
chua county are unusually fertile and
valuable for agricultural purposes. The
farmers were quite busy turning their
lands with two-hOrse turning plows. and
pushing their work preparatory to getting
everything in first-class condition for
planting later on.
IL is a decided pleasure to ride through
a section Of country where the farm lands
are in splendid condition and all things
point to successful agriculture through
the adoption and use of improved methods
and farming machinery.
Mr.. Chestnut adheres strictly to the sys-
TEN rotation, and letting each field rest
every fourth year. Under this plan his
lands are kept up to the highest state OF
their original natural fertility.
The question OF having an official organ
for the benefit OF the members Of the as
sociation was discussed. and it was unan-
imously agreed that such an organ was
Imperative in properly and economically
disseminating the Information needed.
This seems TO be the general consensus OF
opinion throughout all the state and we
hone soon to be able to announce all ar
rangements perfected for securing the
circulation OF such paper. If We will
work and null together. we can grow and
prosper. HARNIE JOhDAN'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27

when the stomach fails to properly digest
the food and it lies in the stomach fer
menting, gases are formed which disteno
the organ causing pressure on the neart
and lungs, causing palpitation, Irregular
lty and shortRess of breath.
The danger from this condition Is that
the continued disturbance Of the heart
sooner OF later may cause real organic
heart trouble, and in fact frequently does
so.
Furthermore, poor digestion makes the
blood thin and watery and deficient In req
corpuscles and this further irrtates and
weakens the heart.
The most sensible thing to do for
heart trouble is to insure the digestion
and assimilation of the food.
This can be done by the regular use
after meals of some safe, pleasant and
effective digestive preparation, like stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets, which may De
found at most drug ctores and which con-
tain the necessary digestive elements IN
a pleasant, convenient form.
Thousands of people keep well and Wig
orous by keeping their digestion perfect by
observing the rule Of taking one or two
of these tablets after each meal, or at
least afe=r eaJh hearty meal
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain U.
S. P. pepsin, diastase from malt and other
natural digestives which act only on the
food, digesting it perfectly and preventing
acidity, gases and the many diseased con-
ditions which accompany a weak stomach.
When Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
used you may know you are not taking
into the system any strong medicine or
powerful drug. but simply the natural
digestive elements which every weak
stomach lacks.
So widely known and popular have these
tablets become that they are now sold by
every druggist in the United States, Can
ada and Great Britain.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
CANTALOUPE SEED d!

One thousand pounds finest market va
rieties Acme, Nutmeg, Jenny Lind, Hack
ensack and Rocky Ford, SOC pound by
mail. If by express 10c pound less. Water
melon-Jones, Dixie, Early Market, Fa-
vorite, Pride of Georgia, Rattlesnalxe-
same price as cantaloupe. Bliss Triumph,
finest and earliest yet introduced S4.75
barrel. $l.75 busnel, GO cents peck; Early
Rose, $425, $3.50, soc.
Sweet Peas Grandiflora Mixture, Zoe
ounce; one-Quarter pound, zoe; one pound,
soc, by mail.
Garden. Field and Flower Seeds in large
supply. Send for catalogue.
MARK. w. JOHNSON SEED CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
THINKS TELEPHONES SHOULD
BE USED ON ALL TRAINS

Gentlemen: In this day of wonderful
invention and achievement, there is no
reason Except pecuniary) why all trains
should not be equipped with telephone
communication with the train dispatcher s
office, thus enabling the conductor and
engineer to ascertain the whereabouts. of
all running trains at any moment. The
dispatcher would be central and could
direct the movement of trains by tele-
phoning instead of telegraphing. which
would be much safer than the present sys-
tenn. AS you know these are not new
ideas, but have been expressed many
times before; but as I have intimated, 1t
would cost a good deal of money to put
the system in operation.
A PROGRESSIVE READER
Griffin Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
INQUIRY DEPARTMENT.

c. W. D.. LAGRANGE Ga.:-Win you
please answer the following questions
in the Semi Weekly Journal:
Where can obtain Kafir corn seed?
How late can ii be planted to make
crop? Which is best for the crop. bot
tom land or moderately dry land?
Ans.-Write TO c. W. Hastings & Co.,
seed store. Atlanta, Ga. If they do not
carry the seed in stock they can get
them for you. II requires about 100 days
to perfect the crop from planting TO
maturity About the 10th Of July is as
late as you could plant to mature the
crop before frost Kaffir corn with
stands drought better than most cereals
and can be planted on uplands in sum-
mer to good advantage. 1t will also
make heavy crops on rich bottom lands.
Any lands in your section that are fair
~ fertile will grow good Kaffir corn If
planted properly and cultivated rapidly.
oATEsToN. Ala. June Z. 1902.
ID. A. WI herewith enclose you an
alysis OF a specimen of muck that
sent to B. B. Ross. state chemist OF Al
ALBANIA. I enclose a copy of his letter.
7 wish 10 know whether IL is in the
proner proportions to make good fer
tiIizef. II not. what additions would be
necessary to make il so. Is the quanti-
ty OF phosphoric acid too small in pro-
portion TO the other ingredients. I have
very large deposits of it on my land,
and II il is suitable for a fertilizer it
will be very valuable.
p S.-What Is the commercial value
Of the material according to the an
alysis.
ANALYSIS OF SAMPLE.
Moisture. $50 per cent
Organic and volatile matter
..... ...... o.. ............ 24fs per cent
PhosphOric acid 80. see: OlS per cent
Ans.-As your state chemist notifies
you. this much IS only valuable as a
fertilizer I'm placing II on land deficient
in, humus or organic matter-that is, land
which has been cultivated for several
years in such crops as cotton or other
crons requiring clean culture. The an
aIvsis shows only. a trace of phosphOric
acid. or about three pounds per ton,
and his analysis does not indicate wheth-
er or not that proportion is valuable
The muck would probably be most val
liable to YOU I'm composing with some
good formula I'm which proper proper
tons Of all the three elements of plant
food were used. either obtained from
BARNARD manure, cotton seed or COM
merciaI fertilizers. BrOadcasting il heav-
fIy on your lands would also prove ben
eficial. You could not arrive at the
commercial value of the muck from the
analysis given.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
RECEIVER FOR BANK
is ASKED BY BANKER

A bill for a receiver for the Atlanta
Bank of Commerce and VI. L. Bates and
w A. Bates was filed in the Superior
court Thursday afternoon by Robert ].
Lowry, president of the Lowry National
bank.
Judge Lumpkin signed an order restrain
the defendants from in any way disposing
of the assets of the bank and fixing a
hearing for the defendants TO show cause
before him why the receiver should not
be appointed, on January %.
In the bill Colonel Lowry makes sensa-
tional allegations as to the manner in
which NJ L. and W. A. Bates have been
conducting the affairs Of the institution
and alleges that it has been negligently
and incompetently done, that they have
not discharged their duty and that the
entire conduct of the business has been a
grossly mismanaged affair.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
RED CROSS PROTESTS
AGAINST ANY CHANGE

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2S.-The Red
Cross Society of California, through it's
president, Mrs. z. A. Harrington. has
sent a telegram to President Roosevelt
stating that 'in the opinion Of this society
the present method of government trans
portation from this port to the Philippines
cannot be changed without grave injury
to the health and comforts of the officers
and enlisted men of the army"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
VAST OIL GUSHER
is LIKE A CATARACT

PARKERSBURG. w Va. Jan. 23.-The
largest gas well i'm the state has been
struck i'm Peasants county.
II is flowing at the rate estimated to be
about fifteen million feet of gas a day.
In addition TO the gas it is also produc-
ing over $50 barrels of oil day.
The drill has only reached the top of
the sand and a larger flow is expected
when the we'll is drilled in.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
WORLDS FAIR BOARD
ADI0uRMS LIS SESSION

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 23.-The Worlds fair
national commission adjourned last night
after holding the second meeting Of the
present session at its headquarters. The
adjournment was 10 February 6. when a
special meeting will be held I'm New York
city. II has been announced that this
meeting would be devoted to an outlining
Of the duties Of the board of lady mana
gers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

Will Hon. Dupont Guerry the Macon
candidate for governor, have the pleas
ure of meeting Mr.. Terrell, Mr.. Estill and
Mr.. Brown in joint debates, or will he
have to speak all alone to the voters of
the state?
1t is not thought that the other can
didates will meet Mr.. Guerry on the
stump, although the majority of the vot-
ers would like very mucheto have the OPP
portunity of listening to the various as
pirants.
1t would really be treat to see them
all together speaking on the various Is
sues of the day. Then the voters could
form their own ideas of the best man, and
besides could get a glimpse of what their
next governor would be like.
But 1t is feared that Mr.. Guerry will
have to go it alone. The other candidates
do not seem anxious to get into the mix
up, but prefer going about to different
places and without any interruption CIV
ing vent to their views.
Is ]. Pope Brown, of Pulaski, a candi-
date for governor? That question is ask
ed me and others many times every day,
and / think the time has arrived for Mr..
Brown to make known the fact to the
people of Georgia. Some time last sum-
mer Mr.. Brown saIU that at the proper
time he would make his announcement
for governor but since then he has re-
manned silent. When approached for a
statement. he Is always busy farming, or
has the interests of the railroad commits
sion to look after. Now and then there is
a rumor that Mr.. Brown will not run, that
he has told some of his friends so. But
those friends can never be found. and Mr..
Brown will not say anymore than he has
heard the rumor himself and that he
knows nothing about it. What will Mr..
Brown do?
1t is understood that Hon. T. W. Hard
wick. of Washington candidate for con-
gress in the Tenth Congressional district,
is preparing a reply to the announcement
Of Congressman Fleming which appeared
in The Journal Monday. Congressman
Fleming took occasion to rap Mr.. Hard
wick for his position on the status of the
14th amendment to the Constitution Of the
United States, and it is said tina Mr..
Hardwick's reply will serve out new
dish to Mr.. Fleming, in the way of polici-
cal communications.
Mr.. Hardwick is making things warm
in his district just now, and the reply, so
it is reported, will be sent to every voter
in the Tenth.
Hon. ]. NJ. Terrell. candidate for gov
ernor has sent out about $4,000 copies of
his announcement TO the voters OF the
state. The announcements were mailed at
Greenville, Ca, Thursday and the day
before, and some of the voters in Allan
ia have already received them. The an
nouncements are the same that appeared
in the press. Mr.. Terrell will make his first
speech about February 18th, and in that
speech will elaborate on the various is
sues which were briefly discussed in his
announcement. T. j. SIMMONS, JR.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
1T REQUIRES NERVE

70 stand the strain OF nervous neuralgia,
pains in the face. head or any part OF the
body. These pains are quickly stopped by
the use Of Perry Davis Painkiller The re-
lief is immediate and lasting. Do not suffer
a moment longer but use the Painkiller as
directed. Avoid substitutes. there is but one
Painkiller. Perry Davis. Price 25c. and SOC.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27

The hog Is said to be the mortgage
litter and the COW the barn-builder and
the hen pays the grocery bill, but the
sheep gets fat in his wool. While all
other animals cross the scales at their
gross weight simply the sheep leaves be-
hind it a coupon in the Shape of good
fleece of wool.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
Heart
Disease
Ninety Per Cent Of 1t Really Caused
From Poor Digestion.

Real organic heart trouble Is incurable.
but scarcely one case in a hundred Is
organic.
The action Of the heart and stomach are
both controlled by the same great nerves,
the sympathetic and pneumogastic, and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
4 Successful Cancer Cure

Heals like any other sore First application
brings relief Cures every case hard sest o.
ulceratina Price Sl-11. sent % any address ~
Eemilene Co. Duluth, Ca All letters ans
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27

Subscribers are requested 20 ad-
dress all inquiries for Information
on subjects relating 20 the farm.
field. garden and poultry 20 the
Agricultural Editor. All inquiries
VIII receive prompt and careful at
tentfon. No Inquiries answered By
nail Please address Harvie Jordan.
Agricultural Editor. Monticello. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27

To all appearances many farmers enjoy
muscular exertion. They seem to work
Just for the fun of it, For instance, in
stead Of killing weeds when a little effort
would suffice, the work is postponed until
the labor is greatly increased. Tools kept
clean and bright can be used with little
effort, compared to the rusty implements
which some seem to prefer. To be fore
handed means less labor and better re-
suits. vet many choose the other plan.
Would 1t not seem that If a person dis
liked work he would use every means pos
sible to save It? He would not walk two
miles when one would suffice. He would
keep his work we'll in hand would kill
weeds In their infancy, keep tools bright
and in every way try to save labor.
The Vermont experiment station has
analysed 1874 brands of fertilizer this year
and has found six-sevenths of them to be
as good as they were promised to be.
Most of the remainder at least gave as
much money value as they were guaran-
teed to contain. The character of the ma
terials used was usually good, the quali-
ty of the fertilizer averaged little high
er than last wear and plant food bought
i'm this way proved as cheap as it ever had
been in Vermont.
The farmer buying a ton Of the average
fertilizer on credit paid $40 for his plant
food and $3.50 TO the manufacturer, the
agent and the railroad for making. selling
and freighting it, Some farmers who
have considered 81 I'm three Little high,
have put some thought into the matter
and got quite a little more fertilizer for
their money by buying the raw materials
and mixing them at home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
WITH THE EXCHANGES.
Farm Points.

Farm and Ranch.
A big cotton crop means a scarcity of
feed crops, poor cattle and horses, a
heavy outlay for bacon and other things
that ought to be made at home, short
rations of butter and milk, and many ad-
ditional things that must be bought; and,
worst of all, a low price for cotton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27

The plan % establishing cooperative
warehouses was fully discussed alsd At
the meeting. and the farmers at Alachua
have determined 70 construct a ware
house in which 20 store and hold their
cotton. instead Of rushing IL on the mar
ket as heretofore.