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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
MEN ARE ALLOWED TO WORK.
Protected By Heavy Guard Non-U nion
 Men Load Steamer.

New Orleans, October 10-Protected by a heavy guard of police, the St. Louis worlSmen were landed from the steamship Colonian today unmolested by the local screwmen and worked until nightfall load ing the steamer Mexican with cotton. Five of the men from the Colonian escaped saying they had been shanghaied.
 Large crowds gathered about the cot ton presses early in the day, but were not permitted on the wharves, the force of police being large enough to control them. Mayor Capdevile had interviews with both the screwmen and the ship agents. The screwmen notified the mayor that they would meet on Sunday to con- slider the final propositions which were submitted by the agents. The federal in- junction was against the labor organiza- ton, which was rgidly respected. No att tempt to do any work will be made on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
NATIONAL GUARD
 MUCH IMPROVED
COLONEL WAGNER, MILITARY EX- PERT, IS GREATLY PLEASED
 WITH THE WORK OF THE STATE
 ooPS-INDlANlANs PRAISED.

Camp Young, West Point, Ky, October 1O-After ten days of vigorous 'hiling' and Ut work on the firing line, the na- tional guardsmen who have been en- gagged in the combined maneuvers, receiv- ing instructions with regulars in battle formations, started for home today. The regulars will remain until October 16 and will be engaged in a series of three in- teresting maneuvers next week.
 Although the first troop train left at S:9O o'clock this morning, midnight found several of the twenty-seven trains neces- sary to move the natiolal guardsmen. still waiting for their human freight
 Col. Arthur Wagner, one of the best known of modern writers on military tac- tics, and chief umpire during the maneu- vers, today indicated in a general way the results of the maneuvers.
 Colonel Wagner whose views nave been substantially concurred in by General Bates and the other military experts pres ent, stated that the combined maneuvers just closed have been of great value to the national guard regiments participating, and the increase in efficiency is more than sufficient to justify the expense incurred by the government. The line and staff officers and the enlisted men had shown a most praiseworthy eagerness to profit by the instruction offered by the experts, and the example of the regulars on the firing line.
 The chief points brought out by the maneuvers, according to Colonel Wagner, Is the necessity for the national guard regiments to give greater attention to skirmish and extended order drill, while they are at their home stations They should become thoroughly versed In com pany and battalion drill before taking part in the maneuvers. The maneuvers come within the realm of tactics and drill bears the same relation to these in arithmetic, as the latter is related to higher mathematics
 The Indiana troops, according to Colonel Wagner. showed by their work on the firing line, that they probably had the ad- vantage of more comprehensive instruc- ton in sl1irmish and open order drill, than the average national guard organization. The Eighth Ohio and the First Wisconsin were also mentioned as having evidently profited by slirmish drill at their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
VIRGINIA COAST STREWN WITH WRECAGE OF ILL HATED CRAFT
 MANY LIVES ARE LOST AS THE RESULT OF RAGING GALE
TILLMAN CASE GOES
 TO JURY WEDNESDAY
All the Witnesses Have Been Examined and After Two Days Argument Judge Gray Will Charge the Jury and Leave
 the Fate of Gonzales Slayer in Their Hands.

offered by both the state and the defense, and arguments by counsel on disputed points, consumed the time of two ses- sions, only one witness being on the stand at the afternoon session.
 One of the character witnesses for the state today was asked as to his support for a certain republican candidate for congress. Counsel for the state objected General Bellinger in the course of his re- marks said that that was calling atten- tion to his political standing. Judge Gary, In ruling that the question was competent, said;
 Generally speaking. Mir. BelIinger. think your view the correct one, but under the peculiar conditions down here it may affect a mans character"
 The defense in rebuttal put on up wards of twenty witnesses to testify as to the good character of R. H. Holzon- back, one of their witnesses, who testl- fled relative to the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
MISS THuRsToN HoNoRED. WeII-known Actress Is Presented With Daughters of Confederacy Badge.

Richmond. Va, October 10.-The initial presentation in the south here tonight of the play Polly Primrose" the scene and most of the characters of which are southern, was made notable by the pres ence of many members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the formal presentation to Miss Thurston, the leading lady in the play, by General Fitz- hugh Lee. of a Daughter of the Confed- eracy badge.
 The remarks of General Lee were felici- tous and the response by Miss Thurston was appropriate and graceful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
ENGLISH WOMAN WINS.
Miss Rhona Adair Played Superior
 Gamc to Mrs. Stout.

Philadelphia. October 10.-England won the woman's golf match here today, but America was victorious in the team match. The former was the final struggle in the Griscom invitation tourney. and the pair brought together were the most representative women players in England and America. The English woman. Miss Rhona Adair. played a much better game than Mrs. Charles T. Stout and deserved her victory. which was by two up. after playing IS holes.
 The team match was between nine Americans, three English and six Canad- ians Only three of the visitors were suc- cessfuI Miss Green of Montreal and Miss Phephoe of Toronto defeated their op- ponents. Total scores:
 Americans 16; British Canadians. 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
ALBANIAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Lieutenant BIacklock Commits Suicide
 Over Love Affair.

Hot Springs, October 1O.-Lieutenant F. NJ. Blacklock of Anniston. Ala, a veteran of the Spanish-American' war. committed suicide today in a hotel here by shooting himself through the head, using revol- yer.
 It is claimed that disappointment over a love affair was the cause of the act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Boil WeeviI Convention.

Dallas. Teaxas, Octobef 10.-A call for boil weevil convention. to be held here November 5, has been issued. The object is to discuss means of fighting the cotton boil weevil, which this year has devas- tated whole counties in this state. and is spreading north and east. An invitation is extended to all southern states to have representatives present, and 1t is con- sidered quite likely that an appeal for federal aid will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
'15oo Men Out of Employment.

New York October 1O.-Orders were issued today from New York whereby 15 per cent of the employees in the car shops, repair shops and round houses of the entire Vanderbilt railroad system will be informed on Monday that their ser vices are no longer needed. One thous- and and five hundred men will be thrown out of employment. with hardly a min ute's notice. and a saving of nearly 5000 a day will be effected. New York Central official said the orders were issued because the outlook demands re- trenchment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Honorable Artillery Sight Seeing.

Washington, October 10.-The Honorable Artillery company of London and their escort, the Ancient and Honorable Artill- cry company of Boston, spent the day in an inspection of the many points of in- terest In and about Washington, The programme for the day had included an excursion to Mount Vernon, but the n- clemency of the weather was so pro- nounced as to prevent all but a few of them making the trip. In the afternoon both organizations were received by the Preaidpnf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
SURRENDERED HER JEWELRY.
Young Woman Gives Up Diamonds
 Which Had Been Stolen.

Chicago, October 10.-An hour after she learned of her sweetheart's arrest for theft from his employers, Miss Mary Jacobs of Austin suburb of Chicago, went to the police station and surren- dered large diamond ring given her to seal their engagement, and a diamond brooch. The police say that the jewelry is portion of the goods alleged to have been stolen from Sears, Roebuek & Co. by James B. Preston, assistant manager oflthe credit department of that firm.
 Preston and Peter B. flax, said to be his accomplice in the thefts. were ar raigned today, and their hearing set for October 16.
 According to flax. Miss Jacobs Is the daughter of a wealthy Chicago business man and was soon to have been married to Preston. Both of the young men were quite prominent in West Side club circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Seward M. Lamont Dead.

j,suhed fore shrdlaiahrdl auian auuapa
 Louisville, Ky. October 1O-Seward M Lamont. president of tho Southern States Lumber company. died today aged 50. He organized several enterprises in the South ern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
ExINGroN. s. C., october 1O.-The

EXTINCTION, s. C., october lO.-Ihe
 last witness to be heard in the A@ trial of James H. Tillman, charged with the murder of N. G, Gonzales left the stand at o'clock this afternoon, thus concluding the taking of testimony.
 On Monday and Tuesday the counsel will address the jury, seven hours being allotted each side. On Wednesday morn ing Judge Gary will deliver his charge, after which the case will go to the jury. This arrangement was announced by the court just before adjournment today.
 A large number of witnesses have been heard and great volume of testimony, for and against the defendant has been placed before the jury Never was a case in this state more closely contested than this one has been.
 The testimony of character witnesses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
THE WEATHER.

} Washington, October 10.-Forecast < } for Alabama: Fair Sunday and Mon- |
 } day with rising temperatures { } Light to fresh north. shifting to <
 } southeast winds. (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
FRANCE PLEASED
 WITH THE TREATY
PARIS PAPERS SAY EXCLUSIVE DISPATCHES PUBLISHED IN NEW YORK ARE CoRRECT-IM- PoRTANCE IS NOT MAGNlFlED.

Paris. October 10.-The dispatches from New York summarizing the exclusive an nouncement made in the Associated Press dispatches from Paris Thursday last of the practical conclusion of a treaty of arbitration between France and Great Britain today occupied the most prom inent place in the newspapers of this city. The Matin gives the announcement sen- sational prominence. After quoting the Associated Press dispatch as cabled here from New York, the Matin adds:
 We are in a position to say that the news contained in this important dis patch is correct in it's general lines, Is one of the most interesting diplomatic in- struments that international history has brought fourth, and is on it's way to con- clusion between France and England The treaty which is about to be signed would already have been signed if the British ministerial crisis had not occurred"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
GAR BREAKS LOOSE
 AND BUSHES DOWN
TONNE KNIGHToN, THE occU- PANT Or THE CAR, IS VERY SE- RIoUsLY INJURED AND HE IS BROUGHT TO BIRMINGHAM.

Fonnie Knighton, a nephew of A. J. Hall, the well known transfer man, was seriously injured Fridas afternoon at Il
 4es at Batelle. in DeKalb county. He
 brought to Birmingham and is lying
 Copeland & Berry's private hospital
 seems that the young man was in one
 aphe cable cars going up an incline and chen near the top 1t broke loose and rushed down the track at great rate of speed. Knighton was thrown out of the car Both of his arms were broken and his head was badly cut and bruised. It was at first thought that his skull had been fractured and that he was dying, but on examination by physicians it was soon discovered that he was not so seriously injured but that he would recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Philadelphia Suffers Heavily.

Philadelphia, October 10.-Late this af- ternoon the Delaware river rose above the docks and piers and flooded Delaware avenue, which runs along the river front for a distance of ten blocks The ferry boats were unable to enter their slips, and all vessels tied at the piers rode on level with the street. Thousands of dollars worth of perishable freight was destroyed or damaged. The wharf of the Philadelphia and Trenton Steamboat company was partly wrecked by the wind and water. The flood subsided but repe- tition is feared at high tide tomorrow.
 Tho Pennsylvania Railroad company was able to begin running trains from New York to Philadelphia about o'clock this afternoon. The engines had to plough through water of such a depth that the fires had to be rekindled before the trains could proceed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
STORM STILL RACES.
Beach Along Virginia Water Front Is
 strewn With Wreckage.

Newport News, Va, October 10-The storm which has been sweeping over the Virginia peninsula for the past 4S hours continues with unabated fury. The beach along the water front is strewn with the wreckage of small boats and in all parts of the city signs of damage wrought by the gale are to be seen.
 The damage to property is already heavy. The highest tide in years is sweep ing over the bulkheads on the water front. The water Is only about twelve inches be- low the floor line of the piers. Several districts of the east end are entirely under water. The streets have been washed mt in many places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11

N. Julian of the house. is an avowed candidate for secretary of state. He made a splendid race in the last campaign, and his popularity with the present legislature will strengthen him in his next contest. w. w. Brandon who gained so much reputation as reading clerk is a candidate for probate judge of Tuscaloosa county and his popularity leaves but little doubt in the minds of the public as to the result of this contest. Assistant Secretary Kyle of the senate, is a candidate for probate judge of Jackson county, with bright prospects. it is asserted.
 Records Wound Up.
 Turning from the ambition of the legis- lature to it's real work, another interest ing story may be made The clerical forces have about wound up the records, from which the information as to the dis posal of proposed legislation Is secured. In the lower house 1856 bills were intro duced. Of this number 314 were adversed in committee. indefinitely postponed, ta- bled or lost on final vote. 13S were left on the calendar under favorable report and 99 were never reported by the committees. In like methods the senate disposed with 37 house bills.
 In the senate 567 bills were introduced, 197 of these being killed in a similar man. ner as the house bills. The house dis posed of 10f more of the number Of the 1893 bills introduced in both houses. it is observed S46 were killed in some manner by either one house or the other, All of the others did not become laws for the reason that many bills were introduced in both houses at the same time, and af- rewards substituted for the original bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Tug Richmond Makes Harbor.

Newport, News. Va, October 10-The
 tug Richmond made a harbor tonight with
 six members of the crew of the wrecked barge Georgia. The Richmond sailed Thursday morning towing the barges
 Georgia bound for Providence and ocean Belle, bound for Beaverly. While proceeding up the coast the Richmond and her tows ran into the storm. finding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11

it impossible to make headway, and Cap tain Snow of the Richmond turned and proceeded south with the intention of coming into Hampton Roads for shelter. The vessels were buffeted by seas which swept over the decks. but made their way down the coast until off Cape Charles. Here the tow line parted and the barges were helpless. Captain Titcomb and his crew of five men were rescued from the Georgia. Meanwhile, the Ocean Belle had disappeared. A special received here to- night states that the Georgia and Ocean Belle were wrecked off Virginia Beach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
pamaoe s75,ooo at Atlantic City.

Atlantic City N. J., October l0.-The storm has abated somewhat, but the wind is blowing q gale. The estimated damage will not exceed s75,0O0. The inlet district is the heaviest loser The first floors of several beach-front hotels were submerg- ed by the ocean waves, and fire engines had to pump them out.
 No marine disasters have as yet been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
.Iuiian for Secretary of state.

The candidates do not stop with the membership of the two houses but extend nto the list of officers. Secretary Frank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Bay Steamer Blown Ashore.

Baltimore, Md. october 10.-Several bay steamers were blown ashore by the
 severe northwest hurricane which pre- vailed yesterday and last night, but as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
SLIGHT DECREASE
 IN FEVER CASES
ONLY TWENTY CASES REPORTED YESTERDAY AS COMPARED WITH TWENTY-NlNE DAY BE. FoRE-GARRETT BETTER.

Laredo, Tex, October 1O.-There was a fever cases reported here today, only twenty cases being reported, as compared with 20 yesterday.
 The official bulletin as given tonight Is:
 New cases 20.
 Deaths 2.
 Tota, number of cases to date 192.
 Total deaths to date 3.
 There were two deaths from the fever today, both the victims being Mexcans. One of those who died was a Mexican man whose case had not been reported to the authorities, his illness having been concealed from the physicians by his rel atives and consequently he received nc medical attention.
 The situation at the town of Minera, twenty-elght miles up the river, is some what worse. Cases to the. number of fir teen have been previously reported from that place with three deaths. Dr. Tabor yesterday ordered two of his physicians to that place, and today received a re- port stating that they had discovered twenty-one additional cases, making a total of thirty-six cases all told, at the Minera mines.
 The condition of United States Consul Alonzo B. Garrett. who Is i'll with the fever at Neuvo Laredo, Mex, is much improved
 No news of new cases has been re- ceived from Neuvo Laredo, Monterey or Linares today.
 ~~~~>~ -~~~~~~~-~~- far as known, no serious danasa vas done to them.
 The corn and tomato crops were prac- tieally ruined in many sections of the state. A number of bay vessels arrived late this evening and tonight and re- ported terrible experiences in the Chesa- peake The velocity of the wind here has decreased tonight to twenty-sever miles an hour, but at lower bay points it is said to continue in hurricane pro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11

Camden, N. J.. October 10.-The Della ware river at Bordentown has been stead fly rising today. All piers and docks are under water and the Pennsylvania low lands opposite that city are inundated. The railroad track between Bordentown and Trenton are submerged for distance of two miles, and traffic has been aban- dOned
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-05-19
HARRY FARMER.
Three or Four Questions.

A Nash County correspondent
writes:
"I have a question to ask some
brother. The question is how to raise
cabbage seed in this country to be
as good as those we buy? I am con-
fident we can raise them here as we'll
as anywhere else. If not, why not? {?
We can raise any other seed"
Many attempts to raise first class
cabbage seed in the South have been
made, but without. general success.
The work seems to require a cooler
climate.
A Guilford County reader asks:
"In speaking of plowing four or six
inches deep, do you mean that the
soil shall be six inches deep after it
is turned, or do you mean that the
plow shall cut six inches deep on
the land side {"
The meaning is six inches deep on
the land side.
And here is another question:
"WiIl a young COW that failed to give
milk from one teat with her first calf
ever give milk from that teat? Teat
is open and some thin milk and wa
ter will come from it now"
We are told that it is probable
that the COW will not give milk from
that teat.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-05-19
Number Is.

months. The best plan is to SOW the
seed as soon as ripe in shallow boxes,
tack wire cloth over these to keep
out mice and worms, and place box
where it will be continually moist
and well shaded. Let the young
plants grow one year in the seed
box, then transplant to the perma-
nent bed. This must be rich, moist,
loose soil, we'll shaded. Set the
plants about six inches apart in
rows 18 inches apart. Cultivate fire.
quently, and each fall mulch the
bed with straw or pine branches. IF
everything goes right the roots will
be fit to sell the fifth year after
transplanting. But a single drought
may ruin the entire crop at any time.
Mice, moles and boys are the only
pests of the crop.
In starting a new plantation, un-
less the seed can be had directly
from the plant, it is best to begin
with small roots which may be pur-
chased for about $500 per 100. II.
P. Kelsey, Havana, N. O., and Geo.
Stanton, Summit Station, n. Y,
supply such roots.
The plantations should be made
from October 1 to April 1.
When ready for harvesting the
entire bed should be carefully dug
up and the crop assorted. Plants
too small to sell may be replanted.
The larger and smoother the roots
the higher the price. The roots are
simply washed clean and dried in
sun or in a fruit evaporator. The
following persons buy for export,
viz:
Wallace Bros, Statesville, N. c.;
NJ. SabeI & Sons, Louisville, Ky;
S. Wells & Co., 211 Vine St., Gin
cinnati, O.; J. L. Cilley, 1O1 Gold ST.,
New York.
GERALD MCCARTHY,
Biologist n. G. Department of Ag-
riculture, Raleigh.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-05-19
Ginseng Culture.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:

Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
Ginseng Panax quinquefolia), is
a native perennial plant closely
related to the garden parsnip, carrot
and celery. 1t, grows wild in oak and
maple woods in all the more North
ern States, and extends southwark
along the Allegheny Mountains. In
North Carolina this plant is found
only in high mountain valleys. It is
found only in moist loamy soil under
deep shade. The plant cannot en-
dure the sun and when timber is cut
out it dies from the locality. The
plant as found growing wild is from
to Is inches tall with from one to
three leaves which are in turn COM
posed of from 3 to 5 or rarely leaf
let's. The leaflets are arranged like
fingers on the hand; they are ovate,
sharply toothed on edges and taper
pointed at tip. The flowers are
greenish-yellow and appear in July.
The root resembles a parsnip.
Wild ginseng is extensively col
lected wherever it abounds. The
rapacity of collectors is fast exter-
minating the plant and many at
tempts have been made to cultivate
it artifcially. Most such attempts
have ended in failure. The plant is
very difficult to grow and only with
great care, patience and considerable
expense is it possible to succeed.
The wild root, dried, brings about
$500 per pound. Cultivated roots
often bring $500 per pound. The
market is China where this plant is
the universal nostrum. American
physicians say it has no medicinal
virtue and never prescribe it. Owing
to the frequent stories told of enor-
nous profits to be made by cultivat-
ing this plant there is a constant de-
mand from the North Carolina De-
partment of Agriculture for advice
regarding methods of growing gin
seng. To those who want to try the
experiment the following advice is
offered:
1. Ginseng cannot be proftably
grown any where in North Carolina
east of the mountains. The climate
is unsuitable.
2. There may be profit in growing
ginseng west of the Blue Ridge.
3. Ginseng cannot be grown in full
sunlight. It must have loose, rich,
moist and cool soil. Drought is
fatal.
The plant is propagated from
roots and from seeds. The plant
produces seed in abundance, but the
seed requires to be planted immedi-
ately after it becomes ripe, and then
does not germinate until after 18