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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
A Farmer of the Revolution.

The Outlook company Is to publish In the fall a special limited edition of 'The Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colo nies." by John Dickinson. These letters were first published in the Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser about 176S, and were immediately thereafter published in book form In Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Williamsburg Lon- don, Dublin and Paris. Moses Colt Tyler, in his literary history of the American revolution, says of them: Their appear ance may. perhaps. fairly be described as constituting. upon the whole. the most brilliant event in the literary history of the revolution" Owing to the beauty of It's page and typography. and the excel lence of It's binding. one of the Boston editions has been selected for rsprinting at the Gilliss Press in limited edition of thirty-nine copies on Japan paper and two hundred and sixty copies on Van Geder hand made paper. The edition is prefaced by an historical introduction by R. T. IT. Halsey. and has for illustrations a portrait of John Dickinson, photograv- ure on copper by GiIbodes. after a con- temporary print. and a gelatine print In colors of contemporary ChelseaD Derby porcelain statuette upon which Dickin- sons name appears associated with those of Sydney. Hampden. Milton, Locke, Lud- low and Marvel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
Literary Ability North and South.

A southern writer in the September Critic makes an interesting point North ern authors" she says, indicate by their work a more progressive understanding of literature as an art because of edu- eational advantages which reach, by at least one generation, further into the past than they do in the south; and thus they have a mental discipline of which south ern writers know little. They (northern- ers) do not lack the emotional power to dramatize intelligence. There are im- mortal characters in northern fiction who owe their existence to the authors psy- chic power to create the spirit as well as the grosser personality of his hero. We have very few such characters in southern fiction There is the never end ing variation of ante-bellum ladies and gentlemen mincing and strutting through nearly al our novels but l now recall only one original man type that has been produced within the last year. MT. Will Harben's mountaineer' Abner Daniel, is autochthonous.
 Later on she says of the same book and its central figure: "He is one of the few living characters today in recent south ern fiction" Various other reasons she adduces for the dearth of southern books Connparisons are especially odorous be- tween geographical sections of this coun- try. But. carrying further her line of thought 1t is not likely that this forced book production in the north-this rush of copy and prodding from publishers.-will result in a steady loss in the matter of quality? And may not that dignfied de- liberation which is certainly essential to the production of literature be eventually confined to the south? Mir. Will Harben is perhaps the forerunner of a mighty school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20

have won, "I thought for a minute that Mars and the earth had come together while going at the rate of 60,0O0000 miles second and that some one on Jupiter had foollshly tried to avert the collision by thrusting s5,ce0 ,0Oo pounds of nitro- glycerine between them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
Nautical Jane.

"what Time did that young man leave last night Jane?"
 "About Il o'clock. papa"
 'It seemed later than that"
 'It might have been a little later. but 1t wasn't his fault. You see l gave him A liberal time allowance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
Neyada's Population.

From the Boston Transcript
 One of the important people of the state of Nevada has just died. That leaves 42,- 354. There will always be four in the Sage Brush State-a governor, two United States Senators and a representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
A Beginner Preferred.

From Life.
 His slster-Pooh. Dick, that's no way to kiss a girl. If you ever get married. what do you suppose your wife would think of such a kiss?
 "Hm! I don't expect to marry a con noisseur of kisses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
noIIhIe PIeasure.

Wfe-I wish we had a nice large coun- try-place where l could give lawn party.
 Husband-Just for the pleasure of h. yIting some of your friends eh?
 Wife-Well, yes; and the pleasure of not inviting some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
pr. Rainsford,s New Book.

The Outlook company will issue as one of Its important fall publications, a book by w. S. Rainsford. rector of St. Georges church, New York. In it Dr. Rainsford tells of his early life in Ire land. his struggles and doubts and diffi- culties as young clergyman in England, Canada and the United States. and of the ways by which he has transformed St. Georges from a dying family parish into the present active and powerful church, which is serving rich and poor as few churches have ever done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
New Use for Them.

From Life.
 Mrs. Won Blumer-What are you going to do with those awful cigars?
 Von Blumer--I'm saving them for a friend of mine who has just become . Christian scientist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
An offense UnpardonabIe.

From Life.
 she-I am afraid I cannot marry you, dearest
 His Lordship-Oh, why not? Papa would never forgive me for being so extravagant."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
The Boston Way.

From the Boston Transcript
 Love or money; which should ono marry for?" Now, if Aunt Ella knows anything at all he ought to know that the modern point of view is to marry for both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
A sensationaIist.

From the Automobile Magazine.
 What were your sensations7" asked the reporter of the racing man whose ve- hcle had left the road and struck tree.
 Well" answered the man who might
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
Absolute Proof.

From Smart Set.
 Madge-Why does she at last own up that they are in love?
 MarjorieLShe had to. They sat on the sand yesterday and never noticed the tide coming in until they were drenched."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
Disappointed.
From Puck

From PUCK
 Aunt Margaret-And if you're good-- real good-you'u go to heaven.
 Dorothy-Oh, Is that all I tho1ght maybe you were going to say you would give me a quarter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20

Jocelyn Lewis is the writer Of fne Adventures of Dorothy" soon to be ls- sued by the Outlook Co. According to reader who has seen the advance proot the book is one that wil be delight to children Dorothy Is said to be very human little girl. high spirited and abso- 1utely fearless, who after living all her life in the city is sent into the country to live for the summer with a retired sea captain and his wife. It Is her adventures on the farm that are recounted.
 The Outlook company have issued pre- 1iminary announcement of their fall books. There will be "Tolstoy'' book by Prof. Edward A. Steiner of Grinnell college; Fairy Book" by Laura Win nington; a Navy book by former Secre- tary of Navy John D. Long; Forest" by Stewart Edward White; Labor" book by Joseph R. Buchanan. as well as volumes by Hamilton W. Mabie, pr. w. s. Rainsford. J. Horace Mcfarland and lJocelyn Lewis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
An Incomplete Surrender.

From Life.
 May-You don't love him? Why. have seen you allow him to kiss you. Belle-Yes, but I always did it with mental reservation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
'e He World .0 Books

Geeson will have pictures and descrip- ton of Two British Game Parks" Pow erscourt and Drummond Castle. Sterling Heilig's With the Hounds of the Duch- esse dUzes' will be literally illustrated from photographs; and Dwight w. Hunt ington made the pictures for his Field Sports of Today
 Alonzo Clark Robinson's "The Destruc- tion of Phllae" will tell readers of the October Century of the havoc wrought by the Great Barrage, the largest dam on the globe. Philae is--or rather was-a tiny isle five hundred yards long by one hun dred and sixty broad. Rising gracefully out of the clear smooth water which sur rounded 1t, and surmounted by its temples and kiosk, 1t possessed a beauty and uniqueness which was irresistible and fastened upon it the appellation of the Pearl of Egypt " Today, owing to the Great Barrage. only a portion of Philae more lofty temples struggle Hike some over-wrought swimmer, to maintain their heads above the destroying food
 Harold McGrath's latest novel, 'The Grey Cloak" is said to be the most sue cessful book he has ever written.
 '"The Fligree Ball" by Anna Katherine Green Is the first novel ever reprinted as a. serial in the New York Evening Telegram.
 Hearts Courageous" Halie Ermine Rives' romance of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, has been successfully dramatzed and Is being used by Orrin Johnson as the vehicle for his first starring venture. The strong love interest that made the story so popular has been emphasized In the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20

Our Mr. Henley has just returned from New York and Cincinnati and has few lots of superb home tailored Clothing which has the only flexible shoulder pad with nonbeakabe and extension sleeves Small lot of Summerwel Wool en Mills Worsted Billie Goat Knee Pants Any merchant who has has bought will find their interest to call at Morris Hotel.
 SOUTHERN MILL MFG'R'S AGENT, C. D. HENLEY Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
From the Washington star.

Professor Langley has had just as many i, Accomplishments and not nearly so many9 banquets as Sir Thomas Lipton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
When you move give us your Fire Insurance. Jemi- son Real Estate & Ins. Co.

Best school shoes at D. B. Luster's, 217 N. 18th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
"The Forest" Dog is Dead.

One of the important characters in Stewart Edward Whites forthcoming book ''The Forest" which the Outlook company will publish, is Deuce, MT. Whites black and white setter. who has long been his constant companion on all kinds of exploring trips. Mir. White. who Is now exploring a little-known part of California. writes to his publishers that Deuce has made his last trip. He says:
 we crossed the Kern alkali desert; the day turned out the worst in ten years My two companions and myself gave him all our shares of water as we'll as his own; we carried him In front of our saddles we even walked afoot carrying him in our saddle blanket Tn this way we got him to a cottonwood tree and a; little muddy water. The others then pushed on with all the horses. I stayed with the dog and did all could for him. but it was no use. The others pushed on to a water tank. There R - fell from his horse, and T - was done up. lay fiat under a bush for three hours until R = got back with water. You can get some idea of the heat from the fact that the brass buckle on my belt, even in the shade, got so hot could bare iy touch It.
 Poor Deucel he was game to the end He was pluckier had more intelligence. faithfulness. and affection than most men are capable of In the dog heaven he must be in the best of it. pointing par fridge and quail without number. romp- ing in the surf, climbing the trails. as he loved But know he misses the pat of my hand"
 The October Century will touch sporting interests at many points. There will be three full-page pictures of big game by Arthur wardle. magnificent Nubian lion, splendid Bengal tiger, and punas in search of prey. Andre Castasne will contribute the text and pictures Of the leading article of the month. When the French President Goes Hunting" T M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20

For Rent, No. 1911 First ave; 3 stories and elevator; 27 l,2xlS2 to railroad. w. B. Leedy & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
Henry James. Painter.

ter) who lately mourned the death of their Uncle Paul.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
TALKS ON INDUSTRIAL. EDUCA-
TON.
V.-Agriculture In the Public Schools,

culture to be taught In the public
schools. This is a proper law, but
so far it has been a dead letter. I'm
til recently agricultural instruction
has been eithe- too scientific for any
persons except highly educated speci-
alists, or too visionary, impractical
and Improbable to appeal to the
average mind.
A great change has taken place
recently in agricultural knowledge
and in agricultural instruction. The
specialists have discovered "reasons
for things" and this knowledge can
easily be impaired to those who could
never have obtained it by themselves.
Having obtained it, however, they
can put it into practical operation.
For example: by long and diligent
study and investigation the special
lists have discovered that apple rust,
which destroys so many apple or
chards, is nothing but damage done
by live bacteria, feeding upon and
consuming the apple leaves. When
the leaves fall off, most of the bac-
terra perish. They dry up into small
particles, and the wind blows them
over the face of the earth. The
only place where they can live in the
winter is on cedar bushes and trees.
Many of them get a good hold here,
and eat the cedar, causing it to swell
up into dark brown balls with bright
yellowish jelly-like ~tassels. The ap-
pie rust bacteria can live during
winter only in cedar balls. The
farmer could never have discovered
these facts by himself, but he can use
them. He can destroy all cedar
bushes and trees near his orchard;
and, by cooperation with other
farmers, can destroy all cedar balls
in the country. Thus apple rust will
be stamped out. There are thous-
ands of facts, similar to these, of
great practical value to the farmer.
All such facts can easily be taught
in the public schools.
Again, by careful selection, feed
ing and breeding of animals and
plants, wonderful results can be OBJ
tanned. A Scotch shepherd began
thirty years ago to improve his flock
of sheep, simply by observing the
most fertile ewes. A few of the
ewes each spring bore twin lambs.
These and their lambs he marked and
retained in the flock, selling others.
These lambs, on reaching maturity,
also bore twins. Thus he evolved a
flock, which yielded him each spring
twice as many lambs as there were
ewes. Presently a eve bore triplets.
The triplet lambs became ewes, and
bore triplets. The law of heredity
was working. By careful feeding,
sheItering and guarding, n of these
had power enough to bear four lambs
at a birth. The flock now consists
of four hundred ewes. In thirty
years the shepherd has selected, and
bred up, up, up, until now four hum
dred ewes yield him twelve hundred
lambs each spring. No money, and
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

AAOAAC' AAOJ NOh OoO4AO u U@OSAU La
our public schools.
Again, all kinds of seeds, corn,
wheat, oats, potatoes, etc., etc., al
be selected, cultivated and bred up,
up, up, just like the animals. For
example, let us take a crop of corn.
The average farmer selects seed corn
from the crib, picking out large
healthy-looking ears. Occasionally
a farmer will select ears in the field,
but not according to any clearly de-
fined principles. Suppose he is seek
ing to increase the yield per acre, his
best plan would be to find growing
stalks that yield two or three large
full healthy ears. Such a stalk is
like the eve sheep that bore triplets.
By taking ears from these stalks he
can gradually evolve a field of corn
in which every stalk bears two, three
or even four good healthy ears. In
this way the largest quantity may be
obtained. By similar observation,
breeding and Decentralization, 9th
er results of different kinds may be
secured. Early corn, late corn, seed
corn, hardy corn, etc., etc., may be
produced. All these facts and prin-
ciples may be taught in our public
schools. The country boys and girls
will quickly understand them. The
country teacher can easily learn to
teach them. More than this. they
can conduct experiments without n
penny of expense; for all the mate
rial is abundant and at hand.
Again, how to drain soils, and why
they should be drained, is not clearly
understood by all farmers, nor why
the thorough pulverization of the soil
is desirable. Many a farmer permits
the choicest part of his land to re-
main idle for lack of drainage. Many
a farmer permits his crop to suffer
for lack of rain, when more culture
| and pulverizatiOn would have secured
the desired results. Many a farmer
wears out his land by raising on it
year after year the same crop. Crop
rotation, crop manures, the judiciOus
application of commercial ferti-
lizers and soil enrichment by legumes
| are all subjects which have been care,
fully thought out and explained so
clearly that the average man can
easily understand them. They can
all be taught in our public schools.
There is no need of technical lam
guage, technical instruction or tech
meal experiments. 1t is not a mat
ter of training in chemistry or
physics or zoology or botany. The
average boy or girl from twelve to
twenty years old can understand the
whole science of agriculture, and it
can be taught in the public schools
of North Carolina even by the teach
ers now teaching those schools. The
only thing neededis for these teach
ers to receive the right kind of in
structiOn, then to obtain the right
kind of textbook, and to teach their
pupils in a common sense practical
way.
For the purpose of instructing
teachers in agriculture and nature
study, especially rural teachers, the
A. q M. College will conduct during
month of July a summer school. The
same lessons, the same subjects, the
same experiments, the same book
Will no mood IN +bic Summer school
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are
responsible for more sickness and
suffering than any other disease, and
if permitted to continue much suf-
fering with fatal results are sure to
follow. Kidney trouble irritates the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

nerves, makes you dizzy, restless, sleepless and irritable; makes you pass
water often during the day and oblges you to get Up many times during
the night. Unhealthy kidneys cause rheumatism, gravel, catarrh of the
bladder, pain or dull ache in the back, joints and muscles, makes your head
ache and back ache, causes indigestion, stomach and live trouble, you
get a sallow complexion, makes you feel as though you. had heart
trouble; you may have plenty of ambition, but no strength; get weak and
waste away.
The cure for these troubles is DR.. Klmers Swamp Root, the world
famous kidney remedy. In taking Swamp-Root you afford natural help to
Nature, for Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer and gentle aid to
the kidneys that is known to medical science.
If there is any doubt in your mind as to your condition, take from
your urine IN rising about four ounces place it in a glass or bottle and
let it stand twenty-four hours. If on examination it is milky Q r cloudy:f
there is a brick-dust settling, or if small particles float about in it,
your kidneys r. in need of immediate attention.
No matter how many doctors you may have tried-no matter how
much money you may have spent on other medicines. you really owe it
to yourself to at least give Swamp-Root a trial Its staunchest friends to-
day n those who had almost given III all hope of ever becoming well
again.
If you are already convinced that SwampRoot is what you need, you
can purchase the regular ffty-cent and one-dolar size bottles at the drug
stores everywhere. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name,
SwampRoot-Dr Kilmers Swamp-Root,. and the address,, BinghamtOn,
N. Y. on every bottle.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYTHING
But if You Have Kidney, Liver or Bladder Trouble, You Will
Find the Great Remedy Swamp-ROOt, Just What You Need.

It used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were
to be traced to the kidneys, but now
modern science proves that nearly
all diseases have their beginning in
the disorder of these most important
organs.
Therefore, when your kidneys are
weak or out of order, you can under
stand how quickly your entire body
is affected, and how every organ
seems to fail to do its duty.
IF you are sick or "feel badly" be-
gin taking the famous new discovery,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, because
as soon as your kidneys are well they
will help all the other organs to
health. A trial will convince my
one.
Doctors Prescribe Swamp Root.
Gentlemen -sT have prescribed that wonderful
remedy for kidney and bladder complaint, pr.
Kilmer's Swamp-ROOt, with most beneficial effect,
and know of many cures by its use. These patients
had kidney trouble, as diagnosed by other physi-
clans, and treated without benefit. DR.. Kilmer'S
Swamp-ROOt' effected a cure. | am a liberal man,
and accept a specific wherever find it. For des-
perate cases of kidney complaint under, treatment
Swamp-RoOt with most fattering results. l shall
continue to prescribe it, and from personal obser-
walton state that Swamp-ROOt has great curative
properties.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
Of Swamp-Root FREQ by Mail.

SPECIAL NOTE-H you have the slightest symptoms of kidney or
bladder troubles, O. if there is a trace of it in your family history, send
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you by mail, Immediately, without cost to youJa sample bottle # Swamp
Root and a book containing many of the thousands upon thousands OF
testimonial letters received from men and women cured. In writing, be
sure to say that you read this generous offer in The Progressive Farmer
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-18
DISASTROUS Wrecks.

Carelessness Is responsible for
many a railway wreck and the same
cause are making human wrecks of
sufferers from Throat and Lung
troubles but since the advent of DR..
Kings New discovers for consump-
ton, coughs and colds, even the
worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation Is no longer
necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg, of
Dorchester, Mass, Is one of many
whose life was saved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery. This great remedy
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-18

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that Is the order of woman's pref
erences. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo-
man. Even that greatest of all
Jewels, health, Is often ruined In
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If a
woman will risk her health to get
q coveted gem. then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse.
quences of coughs, colds and bron.
chial affections by regular use #
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup. II
will promptly arrest consumption
In Its early stages and heatl the al.
fected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from
the system. It Is not a cure all
but 1t Is a certain lure for coughs
colds and all bronchial troubles.
You can get Dr.. Green's reliable
remedies at D. A. Memberships
Get Green's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-18
Gettlnr Rih nf the Acid.

An exploring expedition in remote
part Of China had a queer experience,
which one Of the party thus relates: y
large bottle of carbolic acid had been
broken inside its wooden case. We eX-
hausted our ingenuity in hopeless eff
fort to unscrew the cover. We feared
to carry it farther, as the burning tears
distilled by it destroyed everything
they touched. We dared not throw it
aside lest the unsophiSticatcd heather
should drink it as q cheering or me
dicinaI beverage. We had 10 time TO
wait aud empty it, as the fatal fluid
would only trickle drop by drop through
a chink which had been cautiously
and laboriousIy eXcavated with blunt
hunting knife. What were we to do:
Degrading as the confession must ap-
pear, we had to deposit the torpedo i'll
the middle of the yard and throw
bricks at it until it was smashed"