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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-17

bination which is exceedingly hard
to find.
However, this intermingling of
foreign Merinos with our domestic
Merino blood by the owners of high
grade and even thoroughbred Meri-
no focks that are kept for wool and
mutton-growing purposes, is fruit
full of great good and profit and can
not be so undesirable or harmful as
it may when done by scientific breed
ers who have sheep bred up on the
front line of excellence in form and
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-17

place in your next issue of The Pro-
g~ressiye Farmer.
What l have said in these papers
only emphasizes what l wrote in
The Progressive Farmer during the
summer and fall of 1901. Since then
wool in the greace has advanced
over five cents a pound which is
equivalent to about fifteen cents
cleaned ready for the cards. Mutt
ton has advanced proportionately
with other meat products and both
combine in making a very prosper
ous industry all over the North, but
especially in its Western or trans
Pacific part. The South is not in it.
How heartily I wish that it was, and
firmly believe it will yet be.
Next week l will try to show part
of what has been done already and
how the sheep prosper. We are not
building an air castle; we are not
CROPPING in the dark; we are not
trying an experiment, but we are
establishing an industry.
The picture given herewith repre-
SCENTS the Improved American
Aerlno sheep, as bred by E. Peck &
Sons, from whom we purchased the
hoek for Gibson, Aderholdt &
Archer, in Iredell County, North
Carolina. Such sheep as are now
bred, first for wool and second for
mutton.
1t has taken more than three Or
oinary generations of man to breed
inns blood variety of sheep up to
Sueh a picture from the old Spanish
Nerlno, which was the stock from
which the French Merino-now
known as Rambouillet Merino-and
,le Nonhomyer and other German
noekS as well as these American Me-
'ln0S have been bred up from.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-17
THE AMERICAN MERINo SHEEP.

Mr.. Archer Discusses the Value of This
Breed, Which is Grown "First for
Wool and Second for Mutton"
Thanking you for the notice and
place you have already given Gen
eraI Cox's excellent letter, which is
part of more extended writing on
sheep by me for the Charlotte OBJ
V I hand you the remainder of
it, together with an engraving of
the sheep, and ask you to give it a
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
DO NOTFAIL TO
. CONSULT ME.

Do not go through life suffering
because you have been told that your
disease is incurable. l can prove
that my knowledge ofPhysic Science
and Alkloidal Dosimetric Medication
will be boon to you. If 1 cannot
cure you can at least relieve your
sufferings and make life a little
sweeter to you. My reputation is
based upon my success. I viii visit
any partof the county day or night to
attend the sick. Consultation conf
Dental. Calls left at the Botica del
Leon will be promptly answered.
G. c. FORD M. D.
OFFICE: Building Cor. Wash
s;ngton and 18th. streets.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
BARGAINS IN LAND.

For sale in Hidalgo County, Tex
as, a number of tracts of land rang
ing from 600 to 1000 acres, at the
remarkably low figure of from $3.50
to 81 per acre. These tracts have
a frontage on the Rio Grande River
and are specially adapted to the
growing of fruits, rice, cane, cotton,
corn and all kinds of garden truck.
For descriptions and price call on
or write JOHN CLosNER, .
Hidalgo Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
NOT ALWAYS APPRECIATED.

The country newspapers have
many faults. They make many
blunders and leave undone many
good works: Yet when you follow
them month after month you are
struck with the unanimity with
which they stand Loyalty by their
community and the constancy with
which they preach the doctrine OF
citizenship and fair play in all
things.-Alto Herald.
Nothing more true than the
above. There is not paper in the
state but can be found week out
and week in trvng to build up its
town. In building up town the
work results in building up the
business of the individuals in it.
When a newspaper fights for good
laws and their observance, when 1t
fights for better sidewalks, when it
fights for anything which viii re-
dound in good to the public, it is
fighting for the improvement OF the
merchants business and for the
increase of wealth and comfort of
that merchant. Just how the mer-
chant appreciates this is shown by
the advertisements in the paper of
the man who is doing the fighting
for him. Sad to say, in some cases
it looks from the advertisements as
if some merchants do not appreciate
what the newspaper man is doing
for them. If any one does not think
that the newspaper is an absolute
necessity to towns, all he has to do
try to remember any town that has
a name outside of its precinct and
yet has no misrepresentation
News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
OFFICERS

wooDNEN OF THE WORLD.
Acacia Camp No. 800, WOW, meets
on the second and fourth Thursdays Of
each month, at Z 80 p m, at the K. of
H., on Elizabeth Street
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.
Unique Monthly.

Good cement is made by melting
common alum in an old spoon over
the fire. 1t is especially useful for
uniting glass and metal.
For cleaning ivory piano keys or
knife handles use a preparation of
two-thirds alcohol to one-third sweet
oil. 1t is also good to remove ink
stains from wood.
Cold milk should never be added
to mashed potato, which it will make
heavy. Only hot milk, but not
boiled, should be used.
To get jelly out of glasses whole,
wet the glass with cold water before
filling, and before taking out run a
knife around the edge; do not run
it any further down, turn the glass
on its side and turn it around in
your hand to let it fall loose from
the sides, and if your jelly is fine
you will have no trouble about its
coming out whole.
For burns apply equal quantities
of linseed oil and lime water. 1t is
an excellent remedy. A bottle
ready mixed should always be kept
in the house ready for an emergen-
cy.
HAM BALLS.
One cup finely chopped lean ham
one-half cup bread crumbs, two
eggs; mix together, shape into balls
and fry.
PRINCESS POTATOES.
Cut cold mashed potatoes into
strips about two inches long, ar
inch wide, and half an inch thick
Dip first in melted butter and then
in beaten egg; lay in a buttered
tin, and bake in a hot oven fol
about twelve minutes.
USE FOR STALE BREAD.
A good way to use stale bread is
to fry it, simply dipping it in cold
water before putting it in the greas-
ed fryingpan. This should brown
nicely if the fat is very hot, and is
liked by many as we'll as if dipped
into beaten egg. Serve with sweet
sauce as a pudding.
APPLE CUSTARD.
Stew tart apples and run them
through the colander. To one pint
of this smooth apple sauce add four
wellbeaten eggs, half a cupful OF
sugar, a teaspoonful of butter and
a little lemon juice or other flavor
ing desired. Stir in pint of rich
milk and bake.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12

A story is told of lawyer whose
quick wit never deserted him,
whether in Office or court. One day
client entered the Office, and
throwing back his coat, said, irrit-
ably:
"Why, sir, your office is as hot
as an oven."
"Why shouldn't it be?" was the
calm response. at is here that [
make my bread. "-Tit-Bits.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
OFFICERS:
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Brownsville Lodge No. 1880, K. of H.,
meets on the second and fourth Tues
days of each month, at 100 p. M, at its
hall ON Elizabeth Street.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
LODGE DIRECTORY.
MASONIC,

Rio Grande Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A.
NJ, meets on the first and third Tues
days of each month, at 73O p. M, at
the Masonic Hall on Levee Street.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
DISTRICT AND COUNTY OFFICERS.

18th. district R.Kleberg
state Senator 9th district.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-12
OFFICERS
J. A. OTTMANN
BRICK MASON

BhIOh MASON
Is at present in Brownsville and
is ready TO fill any order for brick
work, plastering, or setting stones.
Has lime for sale.
Residence Cor. ST. Charles and
eth SITS. WorkEGuarantee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
My Old Maids Corner.

A sane and sweet and sunny book is Lillie Hamilton French's My Old Maids Corner" a book to own and not to bor- row. We cannot do much for the world, We old maids, but we can do this: We can keep an atmosphere about us in which the best of young hearts can grow" might be taken as the keynote of the book. The corner where "the sky in its beauty seems so much nearer than the street" actually exists near tfe hear of things in New York City, 1t Is said and the people, the incidents, the exper!enc es. best of all the cheery spinster who writes these sketches, are real. "A corner . |. must be a present brightness. not a glory that has been. The sun should shine into 1t by day and the stars by nlgSt. Frien s should come and go-rich and poor. old and young, the miserable and happy-e,se there is no corner at all, only d nook in which one is sheltered without shelter ing"
 The publication in The Century of some of these charming sketches las already made many friends for Some Very Par ticular Old Maids" "A Winter Night" Some of My Sunday Visitors" My Cousin Susanna" Out of My Portfolio," and The Real Springtime for Me" New and welcome chapters are Mrs. Buchan- ans Son." and My Neighbors of the Doorways." The little volume. wih its artistic green headbands. should take rank among the collections of os avs worth having always at hand. Published by the Century Company. New York. Price $1 0O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
A Harriara prnta.t

An interesting and once famous docu- ment though almost forgotten in these days, is the marriage protest" of Lucy Stone. Lucy Stone married Henry B. Blackwell in 1855 but she never took his name. and the couple signed a pro- test. which was published far and wide, against such of the present laws of marriage as refuse to recognize the wife as an dependent rational being, while they confer upon the husband an inju rious and unnatural superiority. invest ing him with legal powers which no hon orable man would exercise and which no man should possess" In particular the couple protested against the suspension of the wife's legal existence during mar riage, so that she could neither make a win not sue or be sued; the ownership of her personal property and use of her real estate by her husband. together with his absolute right to the products of her ip- dustry and the exclusive control and guardianship of the children by the hus- band
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13

and appreciative reading. The little sto- ries, thirteen in number are snap shots at some of the curious problems and con- ditions of life told in Dr. Mitchelrs in- cisive and sympathetic style. It is moral philosophy in the guise of enterta! ming nctlon; and it's power for good is well H. Illustrated in the case of the story of the man just out of prison and the man who had just left the hospital. Publication of this story in The Century brought about tne estaonshment of new charity through the muniflcence of A millionaire reader. One cannot read these exquisite little sketches without finding much food for thought in the anomalous conditions vividly portrayed. For fine Workmanship for mental and moral stimulus, they are to be chased with the walnuts and " ne of literature. Published by the Century Company. New York. Price, H.OO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
Under the Jack-stsff.

A rollicklng book is Che ster Ba ley Fer nald's Under the Jack-staff. It deals with the adventures, many and wild and often violent, of Sudden Lannigan. "s spi- der-legged. . with his hands dam gling at his knees" and Clarence O'SNav squat, . with his two little bandy- legs, and the look like milestone. {. The two invented the tricks of the trade. Consider yourself knocked down 'em." And once you know the two and go with them to The Lights oI S tka," you are sure to follow them through their other experiences. The roistering fun of The Spirit in the Pipe" the comedy and ttag- edy of The Yellow Burgee," tb> "ncon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
Teacher Chosen.
Do Good-It Pays.

A Chicago man has observed that Good deeds are better than real estate deeds some of the latter are worthless Act kindly and gently, show sympathy and lend a helping hand. You cannot pos sibly lose by it." Most men appreciate a kind word and encouragement more than substantial help. There are persons in this community who might truNhfully say: My good friend, cheer up. A few doses of Chamberlains Cough Remedy will rid you of your cold. and there is no danger whatever from pneumonia when you use that medicine. It always cures. I know 1t for 1t has helped me out many a time" Sold by all druggists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
Munder the Jackstaff. 7"

A new book "Under the Jack staff," is a fascinating work, gotten out by the Century Company. It is a clever collec- ton of stories by Chester Bailey Fernald. MT. Fernald is one of the best short story writers of the world. His works have charm and style possessed by few writ CTS In this new book there are stories of the sea that are very powerful and interesting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
DEMoPoLIs .JoIEGs.
Fire Inflicts Serious Loss to Proper
 itv of Mir. Boo rars.

tty of MT. Bog yars.
 Demopolis. Oct. 2.-(Special.) )-Saturday night MT. Boggars. of this city sustained quite serious loss by the burning of his barn.
 The fire wac discovered at Il o'clock and although the fire company respond ed promptly the building was enveloped in flames when they arrived and 1t was too late to save either the barn or its con- tents, and 1t was only by quick and cool headed work on the part of the firemen, and the friends that MT. Boggar's resi- dence was saved from destruction. The barn contained hay, corn, some pigs and a fine COW. which were all consumed and the loss will aggregate $500, with no in- surance.
 The Willing Workers Missionary Soci- ety of the Methodist Church are now planning an entertainment to De given at some time within the next few weeks, which promises to be a success in every particular An interesting and entertain ing program is being planned. The exact date for the entertainment has not yet been fixed.
 The Demopolis Express and Demopolis Printing Company have moved from their former quarters in the Vim building to the second story of the Southern grocery companys building on Walnut Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
Req Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate have been recorded by the probate court
 Ben Richards to Lloyd Goodwin. the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 2. Township 15 Range il. Consideration $3O0.
 Law Lamar and others to Oxford & Stroud. lot in block B. lot in block A, and lots 8 and 4 in block F in town of Stafford. Consideration $500
 A. F. Blalock to oxford & Stroud. lot in block A, in town of Stafford Consid- eration $425.
 Francis E. DuPont and others to Ben J. Schuster. lots 66 and 67 in Sherrer addition. Consideration $50
 Russell Mckee Irwin and wife to Ed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
AYERS EMBEZZLEMENT
YOUNG BIRMINGHAM MAN AR
 RESTED IN SELMA.
Warrant Says That ,. H. Watson, Claim Agent of Tenn .ssee Coal and Iron Company Misap-
 priated Over $500.

Advertiser Bureau, Selma, Oct. F.
 c. H. Watson, aged 1s years, was ar rested at the Hotel Kornegay early yes- terday afternoon on a charge of embez- xling moneys from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company at Birming- ham. Watson, who claims he is inno- cent, was escorted to Birmingham to- day by Deputy Sheriff J. M. Fowler of Jefferson county, who came to Selma to take charge of the young man.
 It Is understood that Watson, who is claim agent for the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company, is suspected of having embezzled about $500 of his em- ployers' funds, but he says the warrant against him was the result of an error in regard to a claim for $6S0s collected on Aug. 4. When arrested he had $2S; in his purse.
 Watson was arrested about o'clock yesterday afternoon by Chief of Police D. T. Walters who acted in accordance with instructions from Sheriff Andrew Burgin of Jefferson county. He submit ted without protest and was taken tt police headquarters where he remained
 until removed to Birmingham. The accused man Is 19 years of age
 and looks no older than he is. He is ol pleasing personal appearance and seems to be of gentle birth and training. He was quite calm when interviewed to-day and bore his troubles with fortitude Watson says his home Is in Asheville ir St. Clair county where his mother and several relatives live.
 In regard to the charge against him
 he stated that he was innocent of evil, doing. Friday, said Watson, the local treasurer of the company. J. R. Vail
 told him that a claim for $5s.03 paid or August by the A. G.. s. Railway was receipted on the claim agents books but had not been given to the treasurer Watson says he had received the money on August f. and had sent 1t to the treasurer, and that nothing was said about the matter until Friday, when MT Vail called his attention to the alleged shortage, which Watson says, Is the only thing that could have caused his arrest.
 The young man says he never spends Sunday in Birmingham. He is supposed to have come to Selma to visit a young lady and Is said to have attended church services with her yesterday He has vis- ited Selma on previous days.
 Watson had $2S5, most of 1t in gold coin. when he was arrested. It is sus- pected that he intended to go west and it Is rumored on the streets that he came to Selma to be married before ne began his long journey. He said to-day that he had expected to reach Birmingham this morning.
 The warrant against young Watson was signed by Walker Percy, attorney for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road Company, Treasurer W. R. Vail being named as a witness. It is learned from a private source of information that the books of Watson have been partly checked and that he is accused of embezzling $500. and that a complete examination may indicate that he took even more.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
BOARD OF REV sNUE.
Transacted Routine Bunness and Ad-
 

The Board of Revenue of Montgomery county. at it's meeting yesterday trans acted only a small amount of routine business and adjourned until Monday.
 The meeting did not last an hour Dur ing that time the clerk was instructed to write President c. A. Wickersham of the Western Railroad of Alabama, re- uuesting him to run a spur track to a county gravel pit on the Wire road.
 w. T. M. Rushing. road superintend- ent of Beat IA was instructed to repair the bridge on the Fannin Old Mill road and the bridge over Battle Creek on the Long road.
 Robert Hamilton was appointed road pverseer for the Selma road from the Three Mile branch to the city limits.
 After passing on the county bills for she week the board adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
Saturday Wedding Day.

Saturday is to be the fashionable day for weddings this season. Heretofore the last day of the week has been eschewed by brides. but Dame Fashion has die tated a new order of things. and every autumn and winter bride to he de rigueur must be married on Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
MarriaRe Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the probate court to the following per sons:
 A. L. Palmer and Miss Florence Moore R. B. Middleton and Miss Estelle Smith
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
Pickwick Cub to En!ertain.

The Pickwick Cub, at a meeting yes terday selected Oct. S, as the date of its opening ball. The affair will be given at the Hotel Albert, and will be a bril- liant entertainment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
City Council Meets.


 The City Council met tonight in reg ular monthly session.
 An ordinance introduced by Mir Agee was passed reducing the annual license of life insurance companies or for each agent or each solicitor of any company from $100 to $50. The ordinance affects several companies and many agents and solicitors.
 All councilmen except Messrs Meyer and Smith were present. President Pea cock presided, with Clerk Stewart as sec retary.
 Councilman Berry introduced a reso- lution which was passed that the Unit ed States senators from Alabama be ask ed to use their influence for the purpose of inducing the Postmaster General to authorize the postmaster at Selma to hire more clerks for the handling of mail. Such an increase of the clerical force. growth of the city and the postal busi- ness of the local office.
 The fall festival company was granted the use of Alabama and Lauderdale streets in the immediate vicinity of the court house for the street fair 1t will give in November. The company is to reimburse the city for the additional expense resultant from the hiring of ex- tra policemen. The petition from the company was SHuOTSSO Dy TeSluenIS ana property owners on the streets to be used.
 A committee report unfavorable to the payment of a physicians bill against John Blakeley, a fireman injured while performing his duty evoked a lively debate. The report was rejected and a resolution that the bill be paid resulted in a tie, President Peacock deciding in favor of the payment of the bill.
 The usual reports of officers and com mittees were made. Jud Brislin was granted permission to erect a building on the city's property on the river bank at the foot of Church street, Mir Brislin leasing the land for $15 a year. The May or's recommendations were read and dis posed of Mayor Atkins mace important suggestions in regard to the license tax for dealers in second hand clothing. Mir Berry introduced an ordinance fixing the annual license at $50. requiring dealers to keep clothing open to inspection and empowering the city physician to disin- feet clothing. Infraction of the law Is punishable by fine of $100 or sentence to labor for ninety days. The ordinance was passed. An important recommendation was that the city make provisions for the inspection of market supplies. An or was prepared in accordance with the recommendation and referred to the proper committee. Special Auditor Bam- burgers report showing that $z42.50 is due the city on cases appealed from the Mayors court, was received and a reso- lution passed authorizing the city to cSl- feet the amount. The license for opera houses was changed from $5 a night to $75 a year. An ordinance regulating the riding of bicycles on Alabama street. was introduced and referred to the prop CT committee. A petition for a light at Alabama and King streets was referred to the Committee on Streets and Lights with mower to act
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
sema Cotton Market.

Middling cotton was quoted in Selma to-day at SAC. The movement Saturday was:
 Shipments, Ss5; receipts. 671: receipts since Sept. l, 22,755; shipments since Sept. l. 1922; stock. 4,5T9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13
Personal and Local.

Assistant Superintendent A. Gordon Jones of the Eastern district of the Southern Railway. accompanied by Mrs. Jones. Is in the city. MT. and Mrs. Jones formerly lived in Selma and have many friends here.