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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08
Legislation and the Farmer.

We are somewhat impressed with the unanimity
with which associations of manufacturers and
bankers express themselves in reference to the
new ideas of reciprocity. It all sounds very well,
but when the mask is removed, we find the politi-
clan is smiling with his back to the producer. Let
some one attempt to remove the tariff regula-
tions affecting some manufacturers business; a
howl would at once go up that would be heard
across the whole country. But then some manu-
f~acturers are very anxious to see trade relations
established with our neighbors that would admit
cane and beet sugar free; or on the north from
Canada, hay, cattle, sheep and horses, etc., free.
1t would be a good thing for the manufacturer be-
cause of the increased demand for his manufac-
tured goods in these countries. Let wool come
in free by all means, they sayl All, yes. But
suggest the removal of tariff regulations on man
ufactured goods of this class. You would be
swamped in protests. 1t begins to look like the
manufacturer is the only being in this country;
at least, one gets that idea by the various policies
from time to time as they are outlined. We are
getting enough wool manufacturers trusts, steel
trusts; and free leather for the leather trust; and
now it comes to free tobacco for the tobacco trust,
and free sugar, to put new goods for the benefit
of all trusts. And now these same money-gluttons
are after the farmer to help with ships. To us it
seems ridiculous and impertinent. The farmers
of the country asked no aid from the government
to get sugar-beet growing started in the country;
let the money men who want to build ships do
like the beet-grower. Practically every farmer of
the country is opposed to this bill; manifest this
opposition by a letter of protest on the passage of
any such ridiculous legislation to your Congress
man and Senators. 1t will mean much in prevent
ing the passage of the bill, and will show where
the majority stands.-Dr. G. W. Burkett in Agri-
cultural Education.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08

Education has travelled a long way from the old
narrow notion of it as a thing for preachers, but
it has not yet gone the whole way to a perfect,
democratic view of it. We yet talk about the
danger of too large an educated class, such as
Germany has. But the trouble with the superhu-
Gus army of German scholars is that they were
mistrained. They were trained only for work In
professions that are limited, not for productive
work. The time will come in our democracy-it
must come if we are true to democratic ideals
when every capable youth will receive a college
education-not in the classics nor even in the
pure sciences, but in something that will give him
the benefit of trained powers and a proper adjust
ment to life before he begins his active career. In
the m~eantime>the colleges have the task of even
more fully adapting themselves to this widening
conception and of persuading an increasing pro-
portion of the population to take advantage of
them.-Dr. Walter II. Page, in the Worlds Work.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08

A writer in the Tarboro Southerner calls at
tention to the fact that General William D. Pen
der, perhaps the greatest General whom North
Carolina furnished the Confederacy, sleeps in a
neglected and unmarked grave In Tarboro Gem
etery. 1t is on record that General Lee said that
he would have won the battle of Gettysburg if
Fender had lived; and it is also stated that Gen
eral Lee regarded Fender as "the only officer in
his army who could fill the place of Stonewa1
Jackson" As the Southerner's correspondent
truly says, the neglect of his last resting place is
"a silent reproach to all who love our country
and its history" Some steps should be taken
looking to its improvement.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08

The September, 1908, number of the Publica-
lions of the Southern History Association, wash
ington, D. c., is now before us. The first article
Is a COPY of the "prescript" or constitution of the
Ku Klux Kan. "a Southern Travellers Diary
in 1910" gives an interesting glimpse of ante-bel-
hm conditions. There are also some letters from
Calhoun's contemporaries regarding the Nullifer's
political fortunes and a paper by DR.. Stephen B.
Weeks containing some entertaining observa-
tons as to emigration from-Virginia and North
Carolina Southwark. published bi-monthIy.
81 a copy; So a year,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08
The Rising Tide of Intelligence.

He died learning" was the epitaph desired by
J.R. Green, the English historian. Aristotle has
given US what Matthew Arnold calls "this immor-
tai sentence: All men naturally desire knowl-
edge" Was this noble passion ever more active
than now? Did it ever stir so powerfully the
minds of all sorts and conditions of men? And
were there ever before such adequate provisions
for its gratifcation9 The rich abundance of in
structiOn, the expansion of cheap printing and
the multiplication of libraries have practically
brought every branch of knowledge within the
reach of any one who cares enough about 1t to
pay the price of diligent seeking.
The desire for mental improvement is not con-
fined to postgraduate students; it is taking pos
session of those who are called "the common peo-
pie" because there are so many of them. 1t is
notably active among men and women whose
early opportunities were narrow, whose school
room life was cut short, and whose daily toll is ex-
acting as a means of livelihood. The demand for
shorter work hours is more urgent because multi
tudes are hungry for something better than daily
bread.
University extension-work and other popular
lectures come to meet this want; the scholarship
OF the land thus tends to difuse itself and to
make learning common property. The Chautau-
qua courses of reading work in the same direction.
Instruction by correspondence" is said to reach
a greater number than are enrolled in all the col
Ieges and high schools of the country.
Indeed, "the higher education" must now be
understood as a relative term; any round of the
ladder is higher than the one next below.
So the whole procession may as well be moving
upward. Progress In intelligence is the peculiar
need of free Institutions, for as Laboulaye says,
What kills republics is ignorance"
The warning against superfciality, conceit and
blg-headedness, as well as pig-headedness, IS al
ways in order. But at every stage of attainment,
low or high, docility is the true safeguard against
shallow pedantry and vulgar initiation. Grant
White puts it well: "a little learning is not a
dangerous thing, if we only know that it is little"
Youths Companion.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08

The twenty-fourth annual meeting of the State
Horticultural Society will be held at the Depart
ment of Agriculture Building, Raleigh, beginning
December Is, 1903, at u O'Clock noon. IF the at
tendance and interest warrant, the meeting may
be continued until the next day, or as long as is
necessary to give ample consideration to all mat
tiers presented. An interesting program has been
prepared, and there should be a large attendance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08
TOler, Canst Thou DreamP

Toiler, canst thou dream,
At the seam, at the pillow?
Higher heritage than kings
Hast thou.
Canst thou read, in star or weed,
Answer to thy hearts deep cry?
Gold, nor gem, nor Loves own crown
So satisfy.
Toiler, canst thou wait,
Through the storm-black hour, elate,
Ruler of thy recreant will,
Dominant of Fate?
Toiler, canst thou trust?
From the dust, stand, and tell,
Though the tears come streaming, all
All is well!
Lula W. Mitchell in the Century Ms
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08

We have an inquiry, mailed at Sanford, which
cannot be answered because the writer failed to
give his or her real name and address. No in
0iries will be answered, even through our col
nmns. unless this condition is complied with.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-12-08

Religion is no haggard or stern monitress wav-
ing you from enjoyment; she is a strong angel
leading you to noble JOY. The Bible is not a book
of repressions and prohibitions: it Is a book OF
kindling inspiration-Canon Farrar.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Bail Not Secured.

District Attorney is investigating the
evidence taken In the justice court
In the case of the state VS., Paddy
Lynch, and in a few days will ile an
Information In the circuit court, which
will have the effect OF placing the
matter of bail within the Jurisdiction
OF the latter On the application made
to Judge Mcbride at 81, Helens to
furnish bail, with John Kenney and
Charles Wise as sureties, the Judge rul-
ed that he could not make an order
except when acting as magistrate in
Clatsop county, MS the information v,d
not yet been filed in the circuit cturt.
though a transcript had been. Yester-
day, Mr., Lyneh's attorney, r. D. Win
ton, made application to Justice Good
man to accept lower bond than was
formerly required, but the court in
sisted on bond OF $4,000 with approved
suretles OF a cash bail of $4,000, which
has not yet been furnished.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28

Two mild cases OF smallpox were
placed under quarantine yesterday by
Health Officer DIR. Pnkington. One is
Alice Shredder. aged Is. living on Irv-
Ink avenue between Thirty-fifth and
Thirty sixth streets. Her mother.
younger sister and brothers are quar-
antined with her. Alfred. her older
brother. Is not staying at home at
present The only other case. that Of
Chris Simonson, aged is. whose father
Is the proprietor OF the Scandla saloon,
Is at Harrison avenue and Thirty
fourth street. There are Ave other
children In the family. all OF whom
were vacclnated yesterday. The origin
OF these cases has not been satlsfac-
torily accounted for. but Il is note
worthy that they occur in the same
district In which nearly all the cases
OF infectious disease have iiourished
since the epidemic began last fall
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
From Seattle.

j. T. Ross, who returned yesterday
from Seattle, says business is -four
ishing In the sound city, though the
street car tieup makes things decid-
edly lnconvenient, 1t is hoped to reach
settlement very shortly, Said Mr.,
Ross; Seattle is worse off than we
are for depot appointments, as pas
sengers alight in the open street. The
city expects soon to boast of first
class facilities in this respect, and the
railroads have obtained leave to enter
the city through tunnel, which will
make possible the construction of q
splendid underground station, A num-
Der of mammoth buildings are under
way or projected, notably the new gov
ernment building, the plans for which
are to be much enlarged and include
the addition of an assay office. The
building is to cost Sl,OOO,OO
Mining is again at fever heat, the
new Tanana district being the object
i've point Of most of the fortune hunt
ers now going north, This new eldora-
do is said to be more important than
the Klondlke, both in the richness Of
the prospects and in more extensive
area. 1t is on American soil and is
easily reached from Circle City and
other Yukon points and from Valdez"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
On Shoalwater Bay.

w. A. Carruthers of oysterville.
Wash, was in the city yesterday. Mr..
Carruthers is largely interested in the
oyster business. The season for oys-
ter planting opens April and lasts
until June Is. During this time the
young growth" in the deeper waters,
reserved from private ownership by
the state. are permitted to be tonged
up for planting on the private beds.
Under the new law oystermen must
pay the state for this seed at the rate
Of 10 cents per sack of 12O pounds. For
merly 1t was free. This viii have a
tendency to slightly raise prices. The
severe storm of a few weeks ago did
not result in so much damage to the
beds by drifting as was thought at the
time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Another Pioneer Gone,

William Edgar. an old and highly re-.
spected citizen OF Astoria, died at s
o'clock yesterday morning at his resi-
dence on the corner OF Second and AS
tor streets. after q very brief illness
OF a complication OF heart and kidney
troubles, aggravated by acute tndiges-
tlon.
Mr. Edgar was native OF Scot
land. 50 years of age. and has no del
atives so far as is known, except his
estimable wife. who survives him.
During his early life Mr.. Edgar fol-
lowed the sea. sailing many times from
New York, New Orleans and other At
lantic ports In 1859 he came around
to San Francisco on the American
bark Fanny. Captain Spicer. and lived
in San Jose and Humboldt. Cal. for
many years. at one time being engaged
In -four milling.
Coming TO the Columbia in 1870 he
became Identified with John West at
Westport In the manufacture Of fish
oil. Later he took homestead on
Grays river, and was associated with
Captain Won Rehfeld in steamboating
on the Columbia.
In 1870 he went into business in the
old Corner Cigar store. on Ninth and
Bond streets, where he was a familiar
figure for 25 years.
A touch OF romance obtains in con.
nection with the marriage of Mr.. Ed
gar in 1884, at the age OF 50. Captain
Withers, with whom he had sailed
many voyages In years gone by, had re-
tired from the sea and lived with his
wife and daughter, Elizabeth, in Cali
fornia. When Mr. Edgar returned
from a visit TO them, Miss withers
came with him bride, and the old
captain and his wife came along to
spend their few remaining years with
the children, which they did, During
the last few years Mr.. Edgar has con-
Quoted grocery on Second and As
tor streets
Full arrangements had not been COM
pleted last night for the funeral. but
1t will be held tomorrow morning with
interment at Ocean View cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Body viii Be Held.

In response to the telegram sent by
Coroner pohl TO A. Z. BourQuin In
Los Angeles announcing the death Of
Frank Burns, two answers were re-
celved here yesterday. One OF them
directed that the body be buried in a
soldiers cementery as he. BourQuin.
was unable TO stand the expense OF the
funeral The other requested a photo
graph TO be taken OF the boy and all
particulars possible be learned In re-
gard to his death. The last telegram
further stated Mr.. Bourquln would
start Immediately for here. Although
II is not positively stated 1t is not
doubted but that the sender OF the
kilograms is the father. and. II prac-
tlcble, the body win be hid until his
arrival. In accordance with this plan
no arrangements for the funeral have
been made,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
NOTICE.
TO LoGGERs. MILLMEN, SHIP
CHANDLERs AND FOUNDRY
MEN.

Private bids for the following ma
terial will be received at the office of
the undersigned agent, up to noon of
April 15, 1908, On the condition that
payment is to be made in cash on de-
livery. The right is reserved to re-
jeet any and all bids. Bids should
specify clearly what portion is being
bid for,
1000 feet Hercules extra plough steel
wire rope Is in dia 6-l9 st.
1000 feet plough steel is in dia 6-ls
strand
1000 feet plough steel hoisting / is In
dia Gle strand
All the above is practically new, well
oiled and looked after,
2OOO feet of secondhand wire rope
i 3,S In dia.
Three (S Mushroom anchors, average
weight 5000 lbs each.
One ID Ships anchor In good order,
about 5000 pounds.
p. L. CHERRY,
Agent German Bark "Alsternixie," :"
Astoria. Ore, March aS, 1903.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Found Guilty as Charged.

Alex Olof. better known as Russian
Alex" was tried yesterday morning
before n jury In the court Of the JUS
tice OF the peace for having fish In his
possession during the close season. II
took the jury 10 minutes to return a
verdict OF guilty as charged, and i'm
medIately thereafter Justice Of the
Peace Goodman imposed a fine Of $50
and costs upon defendant. Not being
In a position TO pay the fine. Alex was
taken 10 jail to serve out the sentence.
The Jury which tried the case was com
posed OF the following; Thomas Fam
non, p. II. Taylor. Henry SpeIlmelr
and Gus Fisher.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Short.Lived Desertion.

Sergeant e. Phillips arrived on last
nights train from Knappa having in
charge Private Thomas r. Clark, who
deserted from Fort Stevens less than
"a hours before. Clark says he was
drunk and did not know what he was
doing, but he knew enough to wear ci-
william clothes. and, in making his prep
arations he appropriated pair Of Gao
tail Steeles' trousers and various 9TH
er articles, which strict sense Of hon
estly would have impelled him to leave
behind. He footed It up to Knappa,
and when the sergeant arrived there
on last evenings train he almost rau
into his arms. He will be taken back
10 the fort on the Howard this morn
ing. His. little thefts will probably
have the effect of doubling his sentence
which win be something like three
years In limbo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
will Bowl at Salem.

The following bowlers went to Port
land last night: NJ. r. Hardesty, p.
Peterson. b. ]. Pye. w. A. Mathena.
James Keating, Frank woodfield and
Horace Thing II was the intention
Of the team to play at the Commercial
club alleys last night. but owing to the
late hour In reaching there 1t was not
possible for the contest to take place.
Tonight the players win be in Salem
to try their skill with the Illihee club
and special from the capital last
night states that In local contest last
night between two Ilihee teams OF IL
pIcekd men, team TO bowl the Astoria
Commercial club was selected as fol-
lows: j. ]. Murphy. b. o. shucking.
G. D. McNary, ', D, Sutherland, H,
p. olinger and George Hoyt. A total
score of 1905 points in four games was
made by this team.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Prepare for Fishing.

Superintendent n. A. Hawkins Of the
Packers Ilwnco interests. n In the
city Mr. Hawkins says preparations
for the coming fishing season are in
full swing at Ilwaco. Mending and tar
ring web and driving trap plies are
the order Of the day The magnificent
weather OF the pas, two weeks las
permitted steady driving on traps dur
Ing that time. The work is principally
replacing piles which have been irok-
en- on by drift logs, and removing
traps 10 new locations. necessItated ty
shifting sands and currents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
A Six.Cent Marvel.

Wonderland. the annual publica-
tion OF the Northern Pacific railway. is
this year truly wonderful book. tell
Ing In a happy manner the story OF a
remarkable country. Some OF the sub
jecis treated are THE Travels OF Faith
er Hennepin." The Maudau Indians Of
the Upper Missouri Irrigation in
the Northwest" Yellowstone Park
"The Columbia River, the so-cailed
Oregon, the Great River Of the West +"
II Is replete with choice new illustra-
tions ahd Will repay perusal
Six cents in postage sent with the
proper address TO Charles 8, Fee. 81.
Paul. MINI, viii obtain the book free
by mail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
In Sunny California.

Mrs. william Ross and daughter,
Bessie, are enjoying the baImy Cali
fornia climate in Sierra Madre, In the
foothills rear Pasadena. Miss Violet
Bowiby is now visiting with them,
after attending school at Los Angeles.
Recently hey entertained also Miss
Haistead, George Warren and the
Misses Sue II. and Floretta Elnore
Ths Misses Elmore are expected home
in a few days. after a short stop at
San Francisco Mrs Ross will return
about April ls. leaving Miss Bessie at
Palo Alto.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Salmon .Confiscated.

H. y. Parker and Captain Y. r.
Parker, proprietor and manager Of the
Parker house, werearrested yesterday
by Deputy Fish Warden Webster for
having salmon in their possession. The
men were released upon their own re-
cognizance 70 appear for trial mex,
hondy morning in .he court Of the JUS
tlee OF the Seace. The salmon, an extra
large one and In fine condition. was
founi In the kitchen Of the hotel. The
fish was confscated and sold to local
dealer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28

odice of G. Q, M, Vancouver Bar
racks, wash. March 20. 1909, Sealed
proposals, In triplicate. will be received
here until II o'clock, a. M, April "a,
l9oa, for furnishing fuel at military
posts In this department for fiscal year
commencing July /. 1908. Information
furnished here or by Quartermasters at
posts. United States reserves the right
to reject or accept any or all propos-
ais or any part thereof. Envelopes
containing proposals should be mark
ed Proposals for Fuel at -" ad-
dressed +. II, Hathaway, C. Q. NJ.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Woman, Club.

The regular meeting OF me women's
club win be held today at 2;5o D. m.
In Odd Fellows hall. The wouian's
club VIII celebrate Arbor day at this
time instead OF April II. Mrs. Kate
y. Robb will act as chairman for the
afternoon. The quotations In response
to roll call will be appropriate 10 the
subject. After a short session the la
dies win adjourn 10 the court house
square and the high school grounds to
plant trees and flowers and TO celebrate
the day. A full attendance Is re-
quested.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Notice to Friends Of Organized
Labor.

All union men and friends of organ
lied labor are hereby notified that the
San Francisco Oyster House Is again
declared UNFAIR,
Cooks and Walters Union.
A. ]. Klaffki, President,
s, NJ. Gallagher, Sec.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
Hats Trimmed Free

Mrs, Ingleton has just opened a fine
line of spring hats and flowers. with
waists, white skirts and muslin UNDER
wear. Pompadours and hair switches,
and all kinds of ladies and childrens
furnishing goods at sale prices. welch
block, Astoria, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28

Crepe paper napkins are cheaper and
far more convenient than linen. We
have just received lot OF choice nov
elites in this line. Ornamental nap!
kins. specially designed for card part
les. plng-pong parties. ten parties,
musicalcs. and floral and patriotic de-
signs. The price is 3 dozen for CSC.
johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28

A few magnificent pro-Brussel art
squares. very slightly damaged by
water. at greatly reduced prices. Best
general stock OF furniture In the city,
Prices the lowest. II. II. Zapf. the
house furnisher.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28

u. =. Engineer office. Portland. Ore.
March IS. 1903. Sealed proposals will
be received here for t7b,oOO tons. more
or less, stone for extension Of ietty at
mouth OF Columbia river. Greg. and
Wash, until II n. IN April 30. 1905,
and then publicly opened. Informa-
tIon on application, w. C. Langfitt,
Capt, Engrs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28

II In rumored that an attempt will
be made from an unexpected source to
have the slot machines now In the
city abolished, Whether or not the
effort win be Immediately successful
remains TO be'seen. The slot machine
craze is on the wane In Astoria. and
from all accounts is dying natural
death. Where few years ago the
proprietors reaped golden harvest
from them. It Ia now fact that many
machines now In use In Astoria do not
pay their license.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-28
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