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

the permaD emit homes of a highly in
telligent Christian people. It ocou-
pies the latitude and isotherms of
the worlds highest civilization and
greatest achievements. The great
minerals of q progressive and ag-
gressive civilization, viz oOal iron,
copper, lead, phosphate, marble and
many others, exist in abundance.
These minerals, with the textile
hbers, forests and tobacco, can fur
nish the raw materials TO give en-
ployment to 5O,O0O,O 600 people en-
gagged in other pursuits than agricul-
ture, and the soils of the South can
feed and clothe them all. The South
is the grandest heritage ever be-
queathed TO man. It is a region
where intellectual endowments and
high moral character and a vigorous
individuality count for as much as
material magnifcenoe and financial
strength. It is a part and parcel of
the greatest, richest and mo st pro-
gressive nation that the sun ever
shone upon, controlled by a govern
ment we'll nigh perfect in all it's
agencies for the security of life and
property and the administration Of
Justice"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22

Leaves of fruit trees which have
been affected with scab or other fun
gous troubles should be raked up and
burned. They are often the winter
ing place for spores which will spread
the disease next year.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22

manner: Two samples of the same
soil are placed in suitable vessels,
The percentages Of ammonia and OF
oxidized nitrogen which these sam
pies contain are determined by che
usual chemical process. One of the
vessels is then sterilized by heating
for a few hours 60 a temperature
above the boiling point 212 T. After
the lapse of a few weeks, the am
monia or its oxidized products (nitric
and nitrous acids,) lie again determ-
ined in the two samples. In the I'M
sterilized sample it will be found, If
the soils have been kept moist and
at proper temperature, that there is
a marked increase of ammonia. But
in the sEerilizBd sample no increase
will be found,
WHY RES HELPS SOIL.
So much, then, for a valuable dis
oovery made in the interest of agri-
culture by small but scientifically
conducted experiments. It explains
in a measure why rest or partly rest
benefits the soil. Not only this, but
it raises the question as TO how this
discovery may be made to serve the
farmer TO the greatest degree, or in
other words what can the farmer do
TO foster and encourage this nitrify-
ing bacteria? In it's existence, we
see that nature is striving TO assist
man in maintaining the fertility of
his soil, if he will but meet the laws
of nature on half way ground. It has
further been found that the nitrif-
cation is increased in proportion to
the humus in the soil, provided it
can be erated. 1t must have air and
moisture. Humus alone will not do,
is shown by lands rich in humus
which have lain under water for a
time. So valuable TO the Germans
look upon this nitrifying discovery
as being TO land, that it is recorded
that they prepare soil for the pur.
pose and inooulate other soils with
this bacteria in order to hasten and
encourage the process.
From our experience so far we
have found no better substances
than stable and barnyard manures
so start this ~nitrification in the soil.
A light sprinkle of such matter on
the surface serves as an incubation,
which will spread and increase, as
moisture, temperature and air are
But humus is n of the
most important substances for the
bacteria TO work upon.
No manure should be allowed to
rest idle in stall or yard on the farm.
Spread it on the soil as soon as pos
that it may perform it's func.
ton as a n~itrifying bacteria.
D.. P. MEACHAM.
Wake Co n. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22

The usefulness of giving names to
farms has been discussed in this and
other rural Journals, and some local
papers have taken it 10 in q prao-
tioal way. The jamestown IN. "
Journal asked it's country readers to
report on named farms and to name
others, and has received the follow
ing; "West Valley" "The Avon,"
''Maple Bow" "Valley View"
Suburban." "'sunnyside," "The
Naples" "spring Valley" "King's
Valley, ""Homestead " "Highland,"
CHERRY HILL" Breezy Cables"
''The Elms," "The Anchor Farms"
Riverside, " "White Pigeon, ""Blue
Bell" "Willow Shade" "Maple
Shade" "shady Pine" 'Maple
Lawn" prospect" "The Knoll"
bayfield," Serenity" 80 named
by Capt. Flagg, of the U, S. Navy,
nearly fifty years ago..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22

The first COW oensus in the United
States occurred in 1910; since then
they have been counted every ten
years. There are now thought to be
about Is 5000, 600 dairy cattle in this
country, which allows one COW for
about every four persons.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
Hhen entering 1t through the mucous surfaces.
eucn articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. a. tbs
damage they Will do is ten fold to the ooo6 voD
can possibly derive from them. Halls CStsrT6
Sure3 manufactured by F. ]. Cheney q Co
Eoledo, o., contains no mercury, and ia talon
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Ofthe system. In buying Han5s
L9b9rrh Cure be sure you get the Ranuine- n a.
SAEsn internally and is made in Toledo. Ohio
- Cheney q Co Testimonials free,
~ SoI6 druggists, price 75c. per bottle,
6a4Ps Family Pills are the best,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-04-22

IS BATE eSII Pay, use snarpIes Cream Separa
w. Chester, Pr
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
SUGGEST a Renovation.

That the county needs intelligent
renovation is beyond the preadventure
OF a doubt. It can be seen where many
thousands could have been saved in
the matter of the collection of delin.
quent taxes; the saving in interest
charges, the collection of fees proper-
Iy due the county, the reduction Of un.
necessary and costly books OF records.
the prevention OF collectable taxes
through error not transferred to the
delinquent rolls these in one year
amount TO more than $500, and interest
thereon, and the lessening OF taxes
paid TO the state. The continual exist.
ence Of comparative statements would
oe'ler enable the iudicious outlay of
the county finances. and provide useful
and valuable statistics. While the
past cannot be wholly counteracted
the future can be carefully guarded
bearing In mind that that which was
perhaps well enough for the embryonic
state is far short OF the sxaetions Of =
growing organization.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
TORNADO
SWEEPS
TEXAS
Leaving Death and
Disaster Behind
Was All Over in a Few
Minutes
over Two Hundred Killed
and Wounded.

Dallas, Tex, May ia disastrous
cyclone swept across Texas yesterday,
causing loss of life and almost incal-
culable damage TO property. The cy-
clone is believed to have originated on
the gulf coast at a point almost direct
ly south Of Galveston and travelled in
a southeasterly direction as far as
Kentucky. It left desolation behind 1t
in four states, but Texas seems to have
suffered more than the others. AZ
Goliad 80 persons are dead and 100
injured. At Walters Point and San
Antonio, and other points, great dam
age was done
Conservative estimates place
the total number of dead in the storm
stricken section at 100, the wounded
at 200, and the total property loss at
over $1,OO0,OO0.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
Treasurer's once.

The accounts Of the treasurer as
kept by your present officer reflect
great credit upon the conduct OF this
ONCE, and the almost entire absence
of even triaing errors enable us 10 un.
hesitatingly pronounce the entire rec.
ord as being correct The desirable
and admirable manner in which the
hnances OF the county have been
transacted is In no measure due 10 the
protection anorded by a safeguard sys.
TEN, but to the EFFORTS OF an sncisnt
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
Masonic Notice.

Hon. p. s. Malcom, past grand mas
ter, will lecture before the Masons OF
Salem and vicinity on Wednesday ev.
enlng, May 21st, at o'clock, under
the auspices Of Salem Lodge No. 4
and Pacific lodge No. 60 All Master
Masons are especially invited and
urged to attend. BY order of the wor.
shipful master. 19-3t
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
noRN.

HGNNEN.-At Cromwell, Idaho, May
II, 1902, TO Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Hennen, n son.
Mrs. Hennen (nee Martha Mueller)
is the daughter Of Mrs. J. zupansky.
Of this city.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
Closes With a Roast.

NNN~ '''N'' - ''NNsH
In conclusion, permit us TO state
that the work of checking the records
of this county was to some extent un,
solicited. Our purpose at the outset
was the installation Of a progressive
system, and we were well advised as
to the needs Of the county in that di.
rection. The stand taken by your Of,
icials forced a complete change in our
plans, and made necessary the thor
ough examination your records have
received, and In this connection we
must say that We have been unusually
hampered, and subjected TO unneces-
sary and unreasonable restrictions and
annoyances, which have in no small
measure extended the time used in
completing the work, and have mate
rally added 10 It's cost. Moreover, we
have been unfairly treated in being
obliged 10 perform a most particular
character OF service under circum-
stances calculated TO render its thor
ough and accurate accomplishment an
almost impossible feat. In these en-
lightened times it is an universally
known fact that the acts OF 'an Of
fetal who has administered the duties
of his office carefully, correctly and
honestly, will bear the most searching
inspection, and that it is beyond the
power Of any persons to in any wise
alter, deface or destroy a proper entry
or record in such manner as not 70 be
quickly detected and indisputably
proved.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19

Mrs. G.. A. Rockwell, Of Portland, is
in the city visiting relatives, and will
tomorrow Join in celebrating the saith
birthday of her mother, Mrs. E. T. Al
bert.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19

Al a sarsain-For the next Is days
nice home on corner OF CONNER
elal and Marion streets. opposite
Marion square. Inquire within.
6-1s-sts
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19

A. M. Clouah, successor TO D. E.
Hunslnger Funeral Director, 1o7 state
Street Phone, Office, 1851; residence,
22t, Salem, Oregon.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19

The report also discovers that Re
corder Roland on January l, 1902,
owed the county $ll1.1O in fees. The
experts find Former Assessor Hobart
indebted TO the county in the sum Of
S62 on account of 1898 poll tax.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
Masons, Attention.

m. M. degree this evening In Salem
Lodge No. q, A. r. g. A. NJ, r. Cart
wright, w. M.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
NEW TODAY.

For sale.-All kinds OF dry cord wood.
at reasonable figure. Leave orders
at Roth q Graber's, or cal on NJ. p.
Dennis, Leslie street, between 2sd
and Gath streets. 5-l9Sts
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19

officer. The treasurer's bond should
be increased 70 an amount sufficient
to cover the full amount of funds on
hand, now largely in excess Of his
present bond.n
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
County School Superintendent.

Here matters so far as accounting
for funds is concerned, is correct.
Many improvements in the record
have been made by the present incum,
bent, but there is yet a conspicuous
lack OF concise and comprehensive
method of handling the affairs OF this
office from which emanate the eNpen,
diure OF a large portion of the county
finances, Under the system now in
vogue, there is no ready means Of de.
termining the transactions OF this de
partment and no check or vouchers
filed as evidence Of the proper dlstri.
button of the money"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19

PHlLLlPS.-At Zena, Sunday, May IS
1902, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, aged
SO years.
Deceased was Il native of England
and came TO Oregon in 1S45. The fu
neral will be held at Zena Wednesday
afternoon.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
REPAIR DEPARTMENT

Wood rims any make put on 1850
Steel rims put on l.75
Fork tips air dry enamel per pair 100
We have everything in the
bicycle line. If your wheel
if out of fix bring or send it
to us we will save you money.
All work guaranteed.
Wheels called for and de-
livered free, Phone Red 25S6
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
Marion County Experts Report.
CONTINUED from first page.l

pliCable TO the reduction of county,
school or city obligations in the hands
OF the sheriff is unavailable. II is
safe to say that the more frequent
turnover OF funds to the treasurer en-
abling him TO make immediate disposi-
ton and calls would, In the matter Of
interest, be a large item of saving.
mo fees from this Office have been
accounted for to the treasurer. There
Is a question here as 10 the operation
of the statutes regarding the disposi-
ton of certain sherif's fees in this
county, and we recommend that the
same be submitted by stipulation, as
provided for by law. The amount of
these fees will be a considerable item.
We particularly refer to mileage on
civil cases, certificates on tax sales
and fees for sheriff's deeds and sery-
ices as constable
Some changes in the manner of
keeping the records are made, but of
no moment.
The Recorders Office
Is criticised for lack OF system, i'm
perfect method OF accounting for fees
received, numerous errors in record.
ing instruments. and a credit business,
contrary to law, has been carried on,
but they say the errors found have
been the result of inadequate assist
auce and system, no dishonesty being
charged in this or the preceding of.
fees.
County School superintendent
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19
DIED.

LA FLEMME.-At the home, near
Brooks, Sunday, May 1s, 1902, Alex.
Ia Flemme, an old pioneer, aged rs
years.
The remains will be given interment
at tho Catholic cemetery near Brooks
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-19

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The oasis., 1902-09-06
Saturday Sep. 6, Io2.
Call for Republican Territorial Con
 vention.

Pursuant to resolutions adopted by the executive committee of the republican territorial central com mittee, at a called meeting of said executive committee, held at the Adams hotel, in the city of Phoe- nix, Arizona, on Thursday, July 17th, 1902, at the hour of 2:30 o'clock D. m., a convention of dele gates of the republican party of the grerritory of Arizona, is hereby called to meet in the city of Phoe- nix, Arizona, on Wednesday, Sep tember F, 1902, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m., for the following pur- poses:
 First-The nomination of dele gate to congress.
 Second-The selection of re- publican territorial central com mittee.
 Third-The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the convention.
 The basis of representation will be one delegate for every fifty votes and for every fraction of votes over twenty-five cast for Hon. N. o. Murphy for delegate to congress at the November election of 1900. Upon this basis the repi esentation will he as follows.
The oasis., 1902-09-06
Old Glory .7 ...1 Gro Blanco Q Il

Sopori, precinct created since the last general election, will send one delegate.
 Primary elections or mass-meet- ings are called in the various pre- cincts on Saturday, October 4th, 1902, to select delegates to the county convention. In Nogales, the regularly organized republican club will hold a mass-meeting of republicans to determine the meth cd for selection of delegates. In all other precincts the method adopt ed will be such as the voters may select at such meeting.
 K. TITcoMB, Chairman.
 H. w. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
The oasis., 1902-09-06
Republican County Convention.

A convention of the republican party of Santa Cruz county, Ari- zona Territory, is hereby called to meet in Nogales, on Saturday, October 11th, 1902, to which con vention the various precincts of Santa Cruz county are invited to send delegates upon the basis of one delegate for every ten votes or fraction of ten votes cast by that precinct for N. o. Murphy for dele gate to congress in November, 1902. Under this apportionment the vari- ous precincts are entitled to dele gates as follows:
The oasis., 1902-09-06


 Proxies will be recognized only when presented by voter who is resident of the county from which the same is issued.
 All railroads have bee n asked to make a reduced rate for this convention, and if no special rate is in force when delegates leave for the convention, they should take receipts for money paid, so that if possible the matter can be arranged in Phoenix for return transportation.
 A full attendance of delegates is earnestly desired, as well as the presence of representative repub- licans from every part of the terri tory. J. c. ADAMS, Chairman.
 w. c. FOSTER, Secretary.
The oasis., 1902-09-06
Republican County Committee.

Pursuant to call the republican county committee of Santa Cruz county met at Nogales, Tuesday, September 2nd.
 The question of calling two con ventions-one to send delegates to the territorial convention, and one to nominate county ticket-was discussed, and the sense of the com mittee was that as there would be no effort upon the part of the out side precinct to secure representa- ton in more than one convention, and that tocall single convention to nominate county ticket before the sitting of the territorial con- vention, would make a protracted campaign, so it was unanimously agreed to have the committee select delegation to the territorial con- vention and call the county con vention upon the 11th of October.
 The delegates selected to attend the territorial convention are Allen T. Bird and D. A. Richardson, of Nogales; R. R. Richardson, of Pa tagonia; Harry Van Treese, of Washington, and Edward Egan, of Calabasas.
 The delegation to the territorial convention was instructed to vote as unit upon all propositions be- fore the convention, but was other- wise uninstructed.
 The primary elections or mass meetings, as the voters of the pre- cincts may determine, are called for Saturday, October 1st. By the provisions of the call, which is pub lished elsewhere in these columns, the Republican Club of Nogales will call a mass-meeting of repub- lican voters to determine the method of selecting delegates from the precinct.
 In the other precincts the repub- llCdu clcCtOio VIII uctCI ulIiC VhC method to be adopted when they meet on Saturday, October 4th.
 The basis of representation of the various precincts as established by the committee, is one vote for every ten votes cast for N. 0. Mur- phy for delegate to congress at the last general election. The appor- tionment appears in the call else where By reference thereto it will be seen that Nogales, which cast 128 votes for Mir Murphy, will have thirteen delegates in the con- vention, while the outside precincts which cast 101 republican votes, will have sixteen delegates. The apportionment is as fair as it could very well be made.
 The sense of the committee was that the republican party in Santa Cruz county is stronger and more harmonious than ever before in the political history of the region, and that with good representative ticket it will carry the county.
The oasis., 1902-09-06

Cooking a dinner in hot weather may be saved by ordering your din- ner at the Merchants Lunch res taurant. Dinner for any number put up to be taken to your resi- dence.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

the honeymoon will include a summer
of travel abroad.
The bride is brunette with rich col
oring and sparkling eyes. She is grad
uatc of Mount de Chantel Academy. of
Wheeling. W. Va. and at the Jubilee
services held at the school last year
took a leading part in the celebration
arranged by the aIumnae. She has a
sweet and well-cultivated soprano voice.
Mr. Colbert is graduate Of George
town University and a member of the
law firm of Hamilton & Colbert. He is
also one OF the faculty of the George
town College of Law.
Miss Ethel Sigsbee.
The wedding OF Miss Ethel Sigsbee
and Mr.. Robert Toombs Small will be
OF wide special interest. because OF the
historical associations attached to the
name OF the bride. Miss sigsbee is the
third and only unmarried daughter OF
Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee. who
was in command OF the battleshiD Maine
at the time she was sunk In Havana
Harbor. and grandchild OF the late
Ger. Fl. II. Lockwood. who held COM
missions at different times in both the
regular army and the navy. She is a
girl OF striking appearance. very dis
tnguished in bearing and a typical
blonde She has a delightful soprano
voice. well cultivated. though she is still
studying. and is an accomplished pianist.
She has also developed lately talent
for literature. and has had her clever
articles accepted by leading magazines.
MIR Small is the son of Mr.. Samuel
White Small. associate editor of the
atlanta Constitution" on which paper
the son began his own newspaper career.
He was educated at the Episcopal Uni
versity Of Sewanee. Tenn, and is now on
the staff OF the Evening star"
The ceremony will take place at New
Church. Sixteenth and Corcoran Streets,
Wednesday evening. June IL. and be per-
formed by the pastor. the Rev. Frank
Sewall. d. ID.
The school girl friends of Miss Sigsoee
will be her attendants. Miss Julia Wood
Miss McChesney. and Miss Myra Davis
Mr.. Samuel White Small, jr., wil
serve his brother es best man. and the
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

dens. and scant as they are here at pres
ent. they are very cheap. This may be
one of the reasons for the unpopularity
they have had. But VIC are confident
they Will come into fashion again.
''The Paris Exposition gave to many
American visitors the idea of beautify-
ing their windows in Partisan style with
these little gardens. Then some of the
foreign restaurants rendered their win
dows attractive ia this manner, and peo-
pie began to appreciate how very pretty
was the effect.
The stylish window box must extend
entirely across the sill and must be
ncrrow-not moro than n foot wide. and
about as deep. The under soil may be
ordinary. but the upper earth must be
obtained from the florist. II is a good
plan to have the florist start the window
garden at his own establishment and
there nurse inc new plants into neaitn.
"The attempts of the amateur with
window gardens are very apt to result
unless the gardener is one
of those persons gifted with a knowl-
edge of plants and knack OF sue
ceeding with them. But it is mistaken
economy to attempt them without &
proper knowledge of the subject. fol
sometimes window garden will fai
utterly. and dozens OF plants and flower:
will die. owing to improper methods o.
transplanting. too much or too little
water. an exposure to extreme cold ol
wind before the plants are properl!
acclimated to their new home"