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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-24
Your farmer friend,
W. B. UPCHURCH.
CAPT. HUTCHINGs S REPLY.

Danville, Va, Feb. IA, 1908.
Mr.. Vim. B. Upchurch, Apex, N. G..
Ny Dear Sir:-I received a cop
of the papers you sent containing
the letter I wrote you. Everything
was all satisfactory to me, except in
one respect, and that was in your
note submitting it to the editor.
While it did not amount to much, as
my piece spoke for itself on that par
tlcular point, the head line was
made to say, "J. r. Hutchings' views
on farmers organizing against the
tobacco trust" My letter did not
suggest any fight against the So
called tobacco trust, but expressed
my opinion along the lines of organ
lzatlon of planters for mutual bene-
nt' emphatically setting forth the
broad idea of fighting no firm or
hrms on earth, nor brands of tobac-
co. but insisting on treating all alike
III Whatever you farmers undertake.
l r~elterate this and say if you ever
organize, entertain no proposition
mat Will precipitate a fight with
Your organization, endeavor to meet
al alike in n harmonious spirit of
justice, to accomplish something for
'he planters permanent good, and
the increase of manufacturing.
l also received your letter accom-
panylng the papers with request for
my further views along the line of
ORGANIZATION, and which I will now
e~noeavor to give you in as short
space as possible, embracing as I see
II The main points of organization.
Inc biggest point in it is money,
ana now to get it. make the points
us follows: % Temporary organi-
A''lon' % Permanent organiza-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-24

power of the farmers of the bright
tobacco belt named. IF Col. Jno. S.
Cunningham, President of your pres
ent organization, will lead you out
of the wilderness to a successful or
~ganization, he would be crowned the
leader of his State.
The suggestion of this letter is III
a fair spirit of organization, putting
in touch capital and labor, each shar-
ing it's burden and reaping It's re
ward. I expect to live to see many
lines of business in this country
placed upon a proft-sharing basis,
then the politician will be out of a
job distracting the country about
trusts. Just behind us has been a
great age of organization of capital
and labor; it still goes on, but the
horizon of unity is in sight. Already
some of the largest institutions in
this country are dividing profits
with their laborers. The producer
of tobacco is the laborer of the to-
bacco manufacturer; why not get to-
gether by a schedule of prices? Just
ahead of us is the cooperation of
capital and labor in the creation of
an era of universal good will. Just
ahead of us with careful guidance
we can bring forth unity with manu-
facturer and producer, brotherly
love, going hand in hand in perpet-
ual friendship. Brethren and
friends, whatever you people do, fol-
low the spirit of friendship and JUS
tice of man to man and I believe you
will win.
Yours truly,
J. R. HUTCHINGS.
Danville, Va.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-24

(Answer by Prof. W. F. Massey,
Horticulturist North Carolina Agri-
cultural Experiment Station.)
The best time to prune the Soup
pernong, of any other grape, is just
as the growth begins in the spring, as
the young growth will at that time
take up the sap and stop the bleed
ing sooner.
In the case of the Scuppernong, I
would simply cut away the old and
-stunted growth and train out the
long fresh canes, without any short
ening, and as fast as [ made a cut
of any size [ would cover the cut
with grating wax made of one pound
of bees wax, one pound of rosin, and
one pound of tallow, melted togeth-
er. In the absence of thia. any kin
of good oil Ill aa. eer tn ~uc-
pose of stop .. n'...-og.
What the vim. n.... Ii .se -av
of fertilizatior .eDeud r-g.A TIE
nature of tt SOIL. In the sandy
lands where the Scuppernong reaches
its best perfection, a complete fer
tlizer containing a large amount of
potash will be best. Such a fertili-
ger will be easily found amoung
those especially prepared for to-
bacco.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-24
THE ORGANIZATION OF TOBACCO
GROWERS.

Capt. Hutchings Gives His Views as to
the Main Features of a Successful
Organization.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
Enclosed I hand you a letter writ
ten by Capt. j. R. Hutchings of
Danville, on the permanent organiza-
ton of tobacco planters, which I
heartily approve, and hope you will
publish the same, as I am sure it will
assist the tobacco growers materially
in organizing.
Yours truly,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-24

ture OF admitting buyers. (4)
Feature of plan for contracting with
manufacturers.
l could not go into lots of minute
details, all of which could be handled
easily. But if you will analyze my
suggestions closely you can see the
foundation to build an organization
upon. / think an organization upon
the plan / suggest can pay the farm
er three-fourths cash on delivery, the
first year, he carrying the rest until
sale and delivery, and after the first
year pay all cash as delivered, with
rules to protect and assist the weaker
of your brethren. When you get your
organization, these matters can be
settled with but little trouble. The
main point is how shall you start
about an organization?
One of the first steps towards tenn
porary organization is money. You
want to raise funds sufficient to put
c~anvassers and organizers in the field
to present a definite plan to your
farmer fraternity. You could start
well with 200 or 800 members sub
scribing $500 to $500 each to start
the ball rolling after you have set
tied on a plan. To get a temporary
organization let your present organ
ization make an appeal to the plant
ers of the section herein named, to
meet in Danville, Va, on a given
date. q suggest Danville because it
is the largest market, composed of
the largest dealers, order men and
manufacturers and the most central
point to meet.)
In that call invite all tobacco men
to meet you to discuss ways and
means of organization, holding out
to this meeting the plans herein sug-
gested as a basis for a permanent
organization, with the view of ac-
cepting all good suggestions.
I would suggest that you give the
notice of meeting prominence in the
press and sufficient time to get it.
before the people.
After you have sufficient member
ship, one of the first features of per-
manent organization is money. No
organization to benefit the planters
can be had without money.
I would suggest that the planters
east of the Blue Ridge in Virginia,
North Carolina and South Carolina
in the bright belt organize a bank to
start their organization, or raise a
large sum and then deal with some
bank or banks already in existence.
Suppose you get $4,000 members in
the three States to subscribe $40
each; this would give at once a mil
lion dollars to start the organization.
This amount of money to be used as
indemnity with banks to carry the
crop of tobacco, together with the
two features hereinafter named,
would insure smooth sailing. These
points in the organization, namely,
the system of handling through
warehouses, prices of tobacco, system
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-24

class OF men known as roe men,
those who rehandle on a commission
Let them pay say so per cent of val
uation of the grades of leaf turned
into them to redry and pack for the
organization, paying him an agreed
price to rehandle a certain Line of
goods. The present system in most
cases requires them to carry goods
u months, paying the entire amount
of what the stock brings at auction
with possibly an indemnity as a
guarantee to take. the goods. The
fifty per cent paid in by the order
man would be another source to draw
funds to assist the organization to
carry the stock. The organization
agreeing with the order man not to
debar him from selling any line of
stock to any customer of his either
for home or foreign trade, thus al
lowing him an opportunity to get a
commission as usual out of his Gus
toner, the organization in every in
stance ~reserving the right to name
the price of the stock.
Another feature of the plan would
be a clause for contracts with man
ufacturers the world over, great and
small, for any particular line of
goods at prices named by the organ
ization discriminating against none,
selling to all, home manufacturers,
trusts, combines, and governments.
What you want is to sell tobacco and
be in a position to name the price.
I think any rash judgment and
rash leaders who think they could
command any kind of prices would
be injurious to the interests of the
organization. Conservatism would
win and produce harmony. l would
suggest prices of the 1901 crop as
entirely satisfactory to planters. If
my influence was sought [ would in
sist on it as fair, for the reason that
these prices paid the planter a profit
and gave perfect satisfaction, and I
suppose did likewise to the trade, as
all manufacturers claimed to have
made money, and one at least,-the
largest in the world-advertised a
20 per cent dividend, which, I should
take it, was satisfactory.
The manufacturers to see the de-
termination of planters to organize,
carrying with it the proposition of
naming prices on a just basis to both
sides, showing a Willingness to meet
the manufacturing world on fair and
just terms, would doubtless give sat-
isfaction, having a tendency to draw
producer and manufacturer closer
together. The planters could then
ascertain the needs of the trade and
govern the output of crops to the
benefit of both sides.
Contracts with manufacturers
would constitute another source for
funds. I have for years entertained
the idea hat if the producers and
manufacturers of the country could
be drawn in touch, control the output
of crops, according to the trade de-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-24
ours truly,
j. r. HUTCHINGS.
Danville, Va.
Treating the scuppernong Grape.

Treating the Scuppernong Grape.
Editor OF The Progressive Farmer:
I wish to know the best method of
treating the Scuppernong grape. Is
it too late in the season to prune?
Should they be fortified, and if SO,
with what?
NEW SUBSCRIBER.
Onslow Co., n. @.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10
Payable Invariably in Advance.

n. J. TESLA, Proprietor and Pub
Usher.
Residing In Honolulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10
Another Reply
To Delegate.

The Honolulu Trades and Lab or
Council today submitted its recon-
mendations to Delegate Kuhio. The
document i, too lengthy for public
alton in full, but following is the
gist of the points made:
1st. We believe that to develop
any territory you must encourage
citizens that are in the territory, or
the 50 that may como later-as is the
case in new possepsions-by extend
ing to them inducements in the mat
ter of allowing them the privilege
over uon-citizens, or at least equal
privileges; which at the present
time is not done, not alone by the
merchants OF the city, but by the
United States Government at the
Naval Wharf, where they are dredg-
ing with Asistic help; also the work
at Pearl Harbor which i5 being per-
formed by the sans parties that
have the contract for the Naval Slip.
2ad: A there are numerous con-
tracts to be let in Washing for
the Territory, at Pearl Harbor and
other plaees, we ask that you use
your influence to have it stipulate d
in the contracts 80 let; That citizen
labor be employed, or those eligible
to become such, upon all Govern
ment work."
3rd: We also recommend that il
it Is possible in the construction of
any Federal buildings that Hawaiian
granite be used, in preference to i'm
ported granite.
4th: We also recommend that
you use your endeavors to perpetu-
ate the Chinese Exclusion Act, as
We believe there is no scarcity OF
plantation labor in tha Islands.
5.h: We also ask that you use
your bsst endeavors to have the
United States Transports call at this
port.
9Th: We also wish to call your at
tenton to the fact that the Marine
Hospital on Quarantine Island is
employing Asiatics in preference
to citizans.
7th: We also recommend that
you use your influence with those
who have the power OF improving
this Territory; that inducements be
made to the small farmers who are
here, and to these who may come, to
take up the growing OF coffee.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

The Sunday Advertiser had fac
simile Of Treasurer A N Kepoikai's
signature, boldly beaded "0flicial
signature on new bond issue" Under
it is this legend: "Aiter much prac-
ticing, Treasurer Kepoikai has hit
on this form OF signature for the
new Hawaiian bonds" Oh, WOW; as
if it was a new signature, for it 10 the
same old thing and we are very
familiar with the "physiog" Of the
man himself. But, by gosh, il the
Advertiser wants to see aimilar sigma
tures, go and overhaul the records
OF the late Fire Claims Commission
and it will there find over 600 SINH
lar ones. And further, we OF The In
DEPENDENT know the similarity by
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

The undersigned, having been
duly appointed Administrator Of the
Estate of Robert l. Epglish, late of
Kahuiui, Island of Maui, Territory
of Hawaii, deceased, notice is hereby
given TO all persons having claims
against said Estate to present them
duly authenticated, whether secured
by mortgage or otherwise, to the
undersigned at Honolulu, Island Of
Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, within
six months from the date hereof, or
they will be forever barred, and all
persoUs indebted to said Estets are
hereby requested TO make immediate
payment to the undersigned at said
Honolulu.
Dated at said Honolulu, August
18th, A d 1903.
a. N. KEPOIKAI,
Administrator OF the Estate Of
Robert L English, Deceased
1857 4's-oaw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

1t is now believed that Dole will
he succeeded by George r Carter,
Secretary OF the Territory, who has
proved himself an excellent man 10
the position he now holds, and
would doubtless make an equally
good Governor. Call.
Aud then you say George r Car
ter is not working overtime for the
Governorship The above is part
Of letter sent out from Cartsrs Of
fee here to the Cali and was writ.
ten by @ r Buckland, Mr. Carter's as
sistant. How's that7
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

familiarity. We don't believe that
there was much effort for the Trea
surer to sign that signature and
that there was not much prac-
ticing" either, for it is the every lay
routine work OF his Office as we'll as
OF hi, private life while in corres-
pondence or otherwise.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

So cur genial friend j M Riggs
has bobbed up serenely again, this
time as o jury commissioner. For
sometime he has held the record as
an applicant for Office, but now he
seems to be about neck-and-neck
with Mr. Poobah Cooper for getting
aud holding them for short time.
For several years he has kicked
around from post to post until he
has had try at about everything
on the middle rungs Of the official
ladder. What nexti
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 1903.
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

1t is now argued that General
Leonard Wood cannot be appointed
governor OF the Philippines for the
reason that the Office is a civil one.
Well, that is a very simple problem.
Wood is known to be better bull
puncher" than a soldier. and should
be able to get in easily on that
score.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

AS mere matter OF justice we
think that the Home Rule party,
having a majority OF the votes,
shou d have been represented on the
jury commission. That party is the
principal opponents of the Repub-
licaus in the group and should have
been recognized, and if the commits
sion must consist OF two men
only, then one Of them should have
been a Home Ruler. However, il
Colonel MCCARTHY is presumed to
represent both the Home Rule and
Democratic plrties, the injustice
may not really be SO great as it sp-
pears,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

Battered at the Pos Office at Honolulu
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Residing In Honolulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

education-ths fore wheels OF Pro
gress With its mines, it's wheat
fields, it's fruit-orcharls, its vine
yards, its mineral springs, its grand
scenery and it's noble people Csifor-
MIA is destined to become at no dis
tsnt date The gaiaut OF the nation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

"Find out what your enemy wants
you to do and then don't do il )"
JUS now the Republican papers are
sounding the praises OF Cleveland
and German, but at every turn they
let the pig out of the bag, Nothing
would please them more than to see
one OF These men nominated. What
the Democratic party requires, how.
ever, is a man not quite so popular
with the Republican newspapers,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

Judge Z l. Weaver OF the Torrens
land court, who went to Boston to
study facts with which he was sup.
posed to be already familiar, will re-
turn in the Alameda tomorrow. 1t
is to hoped that he learned some,
thing, but it may be we'll TO stay
judgment and comment until his
big bill for expenses is submitted.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

In their memorial to Delegate
Kuhio the members of the Trades
and Labor Council hit the labor
question nail on the head several
times. 1t was eminently proper and
timely TO call special attention to
the employment Of Asistics for Gov
eminent dredging and for work on
Quarantine Island These things have
been public outrsges and pos'ibili-
ty OF recurrence OF them makes
such protest necessary. The mat
ter will now reach Washington
through the most promising chan
mel.
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E0l gALE.

STNN HOUSE AND LOT ON
Lilihs Street near King. Cnly sraall
cash payment received, Apply 20
WILLIAM S&VlDGE g. 90.
2DG AerohSnt Stree,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

Californians OF Honolulu observ-
ed Admission Day at the Young
hotel last evening in the good old
way. There was the usual flow of
wit and soul, with frequent out
bursts of patriotic impulses. Sons
Of the Empire State OF the West are
and have a right to be proud of
their great commonwealth. From a
sparsely settled waste OF sixty years
ogo it has grown into one OF the
wealthiest aud mightiest States of
the Union. 1t has become the cen
ter OF many things, among them
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-10

The mosquito committee has $55
q month in sight for expenses That
should be enough to keep one dis
satisfied Republican in good bumor
until after election. Oh; we'll tell
you: Give it to George Markham. +.
He might be induced to shin up
telephone poles again and make Re-
publican speeches for that amount
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EDWARDS
BIRTHDAY

LONDON. June II The birthday OF
KING Edward twhe was born Havem-
Der ikti1 was officially celebrated To-
day. u havina been decided. az an
nonneed IN the London Gazette some
time since, that hls matesty's natal
day was 10 be observed Ia Lqnaon and
GA the heae statisas on June ~ this
being the anniversary ~ hip cnronat ton
and altoaathaT = more suitable time
Tor military setsplay ihah iN Novs
einher. ON the ether hand. az was the
cAas last year. fnfsisn stations will
celebrate n on New a the actual am
adversary - hiA matsntY'a birth.
The ehisf feature q snday's celehra-
tion IN London Was the trouplnF ~
the cclora on the Horse GUARDS pa
Faae here. This pietursauao ceremony,
once 30 common. has % late years
beer reserved fer particular occus'ara
and Il never faii. H. attract a HfeAt
crowd - spectators. To-day 70 vas
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Included many Hatahiiitien.
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rs CLOSED
ssv 20 GORDON MCPHERSON
70 lEAVE MT. ZION CHURCH

Rev. J. Corien MCPHERSON. who
n, cor some time been pastor Of Att
no baptist charoh. viii oioso his
ahsss ln Seattle, sunday. the term
= AS passofste having expired. Ito
- breach his farewell nertnon sun
- exrninr in the church ON the
"a University grounds. and viii al
Al TINS make an exhaustive re-
nsst en- his work "a this city.
AZ elaborate prpxfan for the ser
~ has been prepared. A feature
4 he musical program will BE- tho
1n<4nE % a contfalia sole Newer
srns.- ~ Mrs W II Taylor iesv.
TT Naiker. Who has been elected
: racrcvd Mr. Mcpherson. will be
a-ssat ana viii address the meet
" Mcf'heFson = known as enc
Z ne meet eloquent ana successful
n@rhars ~ his raee In this state
III h deputy chaplain % the span-
sa.Aw~rivaH War Veterans. ard
rrrrAl SECRETARY u ths Cnlerea
Mgtisi STATE Convention OF Wash.
s<t-H
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RECKLESS BIKE
RIDER ARRESTED

Eana nartia. 4 hlsyeil=t was arr
rested ea FtFss sssHn~ is=t rYrRiuH ~
Ctky Detective HYfnes after h. had
run Down aaa painfully luiurea Mrs.
Aiics tslm. TaH accident ssyarrpd on
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The eftasf hapnsBsd % see the ar-
riaeat ard to.k the young man into
cu.sasy nartia was issskea 90 IA The
citF taii Nc eharse nan placed
against him
Ma Helm had been yiritihg friends
ia Seattle and Nas on ker war 70 her
home ID rlAin3 whe she was hurt
Ahs was ta.nn a. che hcaas ~ = ftissa
after tho aectdsas.
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-ANL.Ml! 4! l.. SALE s: !.

NEw YORK. taae IA snaE sum
-.s realized far the city treasury To-
s,ay AZ ahs auaEiaa sai. q sErpies
animals q The Central PAfk nnstsas-
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haru 10 the n.sssazsrias another iaue@r.
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AMusEMENTs
TONIGHT

And every evening this week. sum-
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. Ernie and Honnessr, Mann
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Granville, the De Lens Dainty Com.
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A great novelty. Bring your wives
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no higher.