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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Agricultural Department
CONDUCTED BY Fu LYON S. WHITE.

with the leading railroads l handed him my card and said 10 him our line. the Frisco Railroad company, have taken an advanced step in this work, and have had me in the field since the first of January doing this lecture work Mr. Hamilton eomplimented me very highly, gave me his card and requested that l write him often and freely; said he wanted to keep in close touch with me and with the work l was doing; said further that he would hold us up as an example for others to profit by.
 Now the general government, the state colleges and experiment stations. the To- cal newspapers, the railroads. one and all, are engaged hand in hand in this great work of development, and the ques ton is, will the farmers form themselves into farmers institutes and help in this great movement for the general good of the whole country.
 Educational Work
 That there is great need for this eduea- tional work all over our country no think ing mind can question Much has been accomplished and much more is yet need ed to be done, and the great problem now is how to reach the masses of the people and how to get them interested.
 The people need object lessons. as these object lessons teach faster than words, but it takes so much talk to get these ob- Ject lessons of what our soil and country is capable of doing started. We are pro- gressing in this matter however. and to- day we have men all through the south furnishing these object lessons. I can point to farmers who have cleared S1o0 per acre on sweet potatoes this season; to fehers who are making money on cante- loupes, fruits and vegetables. l can show one man in South Carolina who cleared from fifty acres of canteloupes the past summer $66OO. This man Is now using this money buying and selling horses and mules came down with him few weeks ago from St. Louis, where he had just bought several cars of fine mules. [ can show men who have cleared over $500 per acre on apples. Associations whose net returns on canteloupes. potatoes To- matoes and other truck crops are common all over the south
 These furnish object lessons, but these crops are not to be grown on lands that are not cared for and kept up While such results are obtained in many sec tions of the south, yet was disappointed in seeing so few of such results on our recent trip to Washington. But that the country-much of it through which we passed--is fully capable of such results II properly managed, there is no doubt. Now in thying to persuade our farmers 10 take in trying to persuade our farmers to take lessons to teach is the importance of keeping something green growing on the land the entire year The soil needs pro- lection in the summer against the hot summer suns and in the winter against our heavy washing rains. Now, as stated, nearly all the country from here to Phil adelphia is naked and bare left for the winter rains to beat and wash away.
 will continue description of this trip, with practical suggestion, next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
"A Second Boer War"

From the New York Tribune
 Any war talk is indlscreet. Talk of
 second Boer war" is worse than indis- erect; for in the most regrettable con- tingency of hOstilities between this coun- try and Colombia-which we do not for moment believe will oecgr-there would be no conditions corresponding 10 those of the Boer war. No sane man contem- plates an American invasion and conquest of Colombia To land an army at Buena- ventura or Cartagena and march it up to Bogota would doubtless be a formidable undertaking-far more so. we may con- cede, than the marching of an army from Cape Town to Pretoria, But Americans are not thinking of that, any more than of marching an army to Timbuktu, and even the remote possibility of a declara- tion of war by Colombia if it were real ized, would not entail upon them such an undertaking. That remark of General Reyes was entirely away from the point and it is to be noticed only to be re- gretted
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Atlantic Coast Line.

ThrOugn PuIImHn FIeeper BffmIngHam to Jacksonville via Montgomery.
 j. A. Taylor. T. P A.. Monteomery Ala. W. H. Leahy, D. P. A., Savannah. Ga. W. H. Craig. G. P. A.. Wilmington. NC
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A1aban1a Will Be
 There.
ATTENTION PUBLIC SPlRlTER
 LUMSERMEN.

Alabama will be at the St. Louis Worlds Fair. VIII be there in good form, a prize winner. We must have a credtable Alabama building. IL the great lumbermen of Alabama Will gen erously contribute each small portion of the material necessary for the con struction of this building they will in sure it's success. It will cost you but little. still it means millions for Ala bama. Will you help us. will you give us t, } material we will do the rest. We appeal to every lumber manufacturer and dealer ' the state to patriotcally rise to the exigencies of the hour and advise us at earliest moment what amount and what class of material they will donate Trusting to receive prompt response. we are with respect.
 CHARLES P. LANE. President Alabama Worlds Fair Exhibit Association. Huntsville. Ala
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The Country Pastor.

From the Baptist Argus.
 We have a fast growing respect for the country pastor as a preacher It is more inspiring to preach to country people than to townsmen. The most inspiring ad- dresses that we have heard during the past summer have not been by the metro politan ministers. but by men from the country and small towns, It Is evident the rural brethren are better supported more studious in their habits and more influential with their churches than ever before It is perfectly glorious to be a frst-class country pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Mrs. WInsIow's soothIno svr,,,.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold hv druggists in every part of the world. Re sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's 8 Soothing Syrup and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their pERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES ths CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents bottle
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Homeseekers' Excursions.

On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Frisco system offers very low rates, both one way and round trip from Birmingham to all points in Texas. Okla homa and Indian Territory. For particu- lars apply to or address L. B. Washing ton. city passenger agent. Frisco system. Birmingham, =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
A Bright Thought.

From the Detroit Free Press
 "Yes. ma'am." said the obsequious gro- cery clerk to Mrs. Bridey; who was or dering her first bill of supplies, I've put down parlor matches; what next?'
 'Well-er-T suppose I ought to have some kitchen matches, too, oughtnt I?'
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HRROLLTON SHORT LINE RAIL
 WAY COMPANY, To Carrollton and Stansel. Ala. via
 Reform. Ala
 No. | No. L. Il 100 am Leave Carrollto on. Arrive i:o5 pm Il 20 am Leave Stansel.. Arrive 3:l5 pm u 40 am Arrive Reform. .. Leave BPS pm
 JOHN T. CoCHRANN.
 Pres. and Gen1 Manager,
 ...- Carrollton. Ala.
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RATES ARE As FOLLOWS [.
SHIP YOUR GOODS sy rkc SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 27 900 miles of first-class railroads, with connections with other com panies, to all points accessible by express
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EASTBOUND.
ARRIVALS.


 No. L from Macon. Albany. Columbus Opelika. Americus, etc. s:45 D. m. No & from Savannah. Augusta. Macon Columbus. etc.. 12:20 D. m. ts- Twelve section throwing room buffet sleeping cars between Birmingham and Savannah. via Columbus and Macon. on Nos 8 and 1.
 Connection is made at Savannah with the fast freight and luxurious passenger steamships of the Savannah Line from and to New York. Boston and the east For more detailed information. beautf- fully-illustrated matter. write or apply to JOHN w. BLOUNT. Travelling Passenger Agent.
 R. w. LUCKETT. Union Ticket Agent. Birmingham. Ala ]. C. HALLE. General Passenger Agent. F. J. ROBINSON. Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent. w. A. WINBURN. Vice President and Traffic Manager. szs THEODORE Q. KLINE. oenl supt-. Savannah. ca.
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e,nmiI~A7~". ANU Al lANTiC R. a.
 Schedule Effective November g. 1so1 Read Down. Read Up. No 1. No & No. 2. No.L am. pm. am. pm. 7:10 $40 Lv....Talladega.. AT l0:25 6:5s s:35 6:03 Ar.....Pell City.....Lv 800 6:3s 10oO s:55 Ar. Birmingham. .Lv SIC s:1 Trains run daily. Quickest route be- tv cen Talladega. Birmingham and west ern points.
 Ship your freight via Birmingham ana Atlantic railroad.
 J. F. FLEETWOOD. c. F. 4 F. A John c. Soley. General Manager.
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RAILWAY SCHEDULES
In Effect Novmber i, 1903

m Effect NoVmber I, 1g03.
 Arrival and departure of all trains at Union Passenger Station. Birmingham. As.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 3O round trip winter excursion tickets 10 principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May Sl, 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled .Winter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation. detailed informa tion, etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 6l7.
 J. c. LUSK, 11-o6-tf District Passenger Agent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25

CALCULATIONS of dismay. Over all the
eternal stars brooding peacefully
above the trivial tolls of man.
Lance splashed along with logged
determination, spearing founders, and
saying nothing. He would say some
thing presently-while the speeches
were being made. After they went
ashore the oracle would be void. He
saw no hope of word with Cedoni
until the orator should be called to
attend his public duties. Even then
she would probably be invited inside
the circle of light. But he would see
that she did not go. Like all quiet
men, when deed was once deter
mined upon, Lance expected to carry
it through. He had not an idea what
he would say-only that Cedoni
should stay and listen. So it hap
pened that when the grand stand-a
bay of shallow WATERWAYS reached
and the torch bearers began to cir
Gle around the speakers, Cedoni felt
strong hand upon her arm.
''You wish something's" Her tone
was distant, as it had been ever since
he reproached her for that bit of idle
gossip.
Il wanted to speak to you," Lance
replied, quietly.
'Well?'
"After the speeches Begin
"You must excuse me. [ am to
sing the opening song"
81 can't excuse you"
"You must!" But he held her arm
firmly and silently, while the circle
closed and the song began.
''Do you consider this COURTHOUSE"
she asked, Indignantly.
II wanted to speak to YOU" he re-
peated, quietly.
"Well, speak for" The notes of
"America" swelled out and drowned
her words. Hundreds of voices sing
ing under the stars, and the music
foated far away over the silent wa
ter. It was soul-inspiring, yes, was
more than that. Lance leaned over
! CedOni.
II love you, dear" His strong
voice was a little husky. Did she
hear? She stood by him until the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25

Tt = Dramatic Moment When tn e Des-
Iarntion of independence
Was Signed.

In the Woman's Home Companion
Mr.. Landon Knight gives a graphic
description of the dramatic moment
when the Declaration of Independ-
ence was signed. He says: The
fourth day of July, 1776, arrives, and
every member is in his seat. No,
Caesar Rodney, of Delaware, does not
answer the roll-call as his name is
called. A week before he had gone
home to get influence to bear on one
of his colleagues who opposed the
resolution. The night before Thomas
Jefferson and DR.. Franklin had sent
post-haste for Rodney to come, it he
wished to save the resolution, for his
vote would decide it. And now, as
the friends of the measure looked
upon his empty seat, there is UNI
easiness, almost CONSERVATION. The
debate begins, and wakes warmer as
the day grows; the noon recess is for
gotten; the calm, telling logic Of John
Adams, the quaint clear sentences of
DR.. Franklin, the imprisoned ora
tory of Henry, are still falling upon
attentive ears. Never was such a
scene witnessed as that now being en-
acted here. There is no confusion,
no excitement, but the gravity of the
occasion rests heavily upon all. Now
the hour has arrived. The roll-call
has begun. Delaware is reached.
Caesar Rodney, of Delaware! calls
the clerk. There is clatter of
hofs. a changing of spurs; the door
is thrown open; a man travel-stalned
and flushed with excitemnt rushes
into the chamber. Caesar Rodney, of
Delaware!' again calls the clerk, and
in ringing tones the reply comes:
Caesar Rodney votes aye!' The roll
call continues; is finished. The Dec
laration of Independence is adopted.
and the United States of America is
born as nation upon the earth!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25

least bit in the way of the hay-carrier
as it passes back with the load of hay;
and when the load is past any pair of
them it may be swung to where it is
wanted and dumped. This drawing
shows barn 80 feet vide and 20 feet
high with the cross-timber i'll one solid
piece; but that is not necessary-it
may be in three pieces. A nut on each
end of the rod allows it to be adjusted.
While rods are best every way, they
are not essentials; two by four timbers
spiked on each side will answer. They
should, however. be long enough to
project six or eight inches beyond the
other timbers to prevent their split
ting when the spikes are driven. They
can then be sawed off Of course this
will not need to be done if they are of
some nonsplitting kind of wood.-Cor.
Prairie Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
LITTLE WASTE PLACES.
Ohio Fsrmer Tells How They May
De Utilized for the Production
of Paying Crops.

On most farms there are small plots
of ground in out of the way places
which may be dug or spaded up and
utilized in various ways, returning a
handsome profit for the labor and
care bestowed upon them. 1t is sur
prising how many of these bits of
ground may be found around the aver
age farm, which, instead OF lying idle,
might be yielding the choicest vegeta-
bles and small fruits. Our farm is
not large, but the scraps" of ground
yield no small sum-
Along the fences, in corners and on
slopes which for any reason the plow
cannot reach, / spade up the soil, APP
plying manure from the poultry house
plentifully and working it thoroughly
through the soil. In these plots flrst
plant radishes, lettuce. peas or other
early vegetables, and when these have
been. removed / sow turnip seed or
sweet corn.
On strip of land five feet wide and
$50 in length, where weeds formerly
grew (the leaves and stalks of which
have formed loose. rich SOLD, plant
ed several rows of Gregg and CuShbert
raspberries, bed of strawberries of
self-pollinating variety, in rows two
feet apart and the plants Is inches
apart in the rows and a number of
gooseberry and currant plants. From
this strip, which / gave especial care,
[ supplied our table throughout the
season, and sold several bushels of
fruit. l do not refer, of course, to the
first years product, which was small.
Rhubarb and asparagus, too, | find are
excellent for fence corners and fur
nish many a toothsome dish. The as
paragus bed once established requires
little care. only an occasional wedding
and thinning being necessary.
1t is the little things like those |
have mentioned that return the larg-
est profits. The willow leaf lima bean
is a profita BILE variety which may be
grown also for ornament. 1t may be
planted around porch and trained
upon cords or wire netting. The pods
are borne in large clusters and the
beans are of extra large size. / find a
constant demand for them at 20 cents
a quart, shelled Any of the fruits and
vegetables have named may be grown
on ground usually left to weeds, in
sufficient quantity to supply family
surprise those who have never at
tempted intensive culture Nathaniel
G. Saxton, in Rural World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
Some Good Roads Notices.

Here are a few gems which adorned
the walls of the Odeon where the in
ternational convention met at ST..
Louis: 'Good roads are necessary
for rural free mail delivery" Con
yict labor should be placed upon pub
lie work; not in competition with
honest labor" Your town will pros
per in proportion to the improvement
on your country roads, wide tires
are road makers; narrow tires are
road breakers" "Good roads are
conducive to good morals good
morals to citizenship" '"Good roads
make even trade the year around"
"There is no more common interest
than the common road" ''As the pub
lie roads are the property of all and
for the use of all, their cost should
be shared by ALL"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
Two Dips for Loose Woods.

Concerning the matter of dipping
one writer says that all loose-wooled
sheep-that is, all breeds but the Me-
rino-should be dipped twice year
The first time just after shearing
when the ticks forsake the sheep and
seek refuge in the lambs. Then the
lambs should be dipped. just before
the winter sets in the whole flock
will be more contented, thrive better
and you will get better returns for the
food they consume. 1t is the safest tc
use a nonpoisonous dip, and one that
will not change in strength, though
settling, after being once well mixed
A good dipping before winter sets in
will kill all vermin and give healthy
skin to the animal, and should never be
neglected with any of the mutton
breeds-Farm Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
Bacon HOG in Corn BELT.

Many breeders of hogs and profess
sors of animal husbandry believe that
the hog men of the corn eltcan profit
ably breed bacon hogs, that is, a
lengthy, rangy animal with large
percentage of side meat, in which the
fat and lean are well distributed. That
these hogs can be raised in the United
States no one denies. If an animal of
the proper conformity is chosen and
this animal is fed peas, beans, barley,
oats, shorts, ETC., a frst-class bacon
hog can be secured. The vital point,
however, is whether or not hog raising
and feeding such animals viii be more
profitable than the production CT the
hogs now received at all the principal
market points in the central west
Midland Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
CARE OF YOUNG PIGS.
How Many of the AnnOyances, Com
mon ON Most Farms, Can BE
Avoided EffectuaIIy.

New born pigs, especially those from
sows that have been fed ration con-
tanning much shorts, oats or flaxseed
meal, are apt to have sharp tusks that
lacerate the teats of the mother. This
is very commonly the cause of what
appears to be an i'll disposition on the
part of the SOW. Prof. Carlyle, of the
Wisconsin Agricultural college, says
that these teeth are also a common
cause of canker of the mouth in young
pigs. They lacerate the lips and cheek
of the pig having them and the faces
OF the other pigs of the litter during
the infantile squabbles and fights of
the youngsters. A new litter of pigs
should have their mouths examined at
once and any such tushes removed be-
fore trouble sets in. If this has not
been done and canlIer mouth appears,
it is recommended to clip off these
teeth and to dip the heads of the af
fected pigs several times in a solution
of one to two ounces of permanganate
of potash in a gallon. of warm water.
then rub the sores we'll with some heal
ing ointment, such as iodoform, one
drachm, tanic acid one drachm and
lard or lanolin one ounce, mixed to-
gether. Where the disease is preva-
lent it is also recommended to souse
the heads of unaffected pigs once or
twice a week as a preventive. Care
should also be taken to keep all uten-
sils. such as troughs and pals, per-
fect1y clean and sweet. The bed should
also be kept clean and dry. A damp,
filthy bed is a common source of NOR
tally among young pigs.-Prairie
Farmer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
First Declaration of independence

First Declaration of Independence.
Not every student of American his
tory is aware that the Declaration
of independence signed at Philadel-
phia on July 4, 1916, glorious old doc
ument that it is, cannot claim to be
the first expression by American peo-
pie of revolt against British rule. The
first Declaration of Independence was
put forth more than year before
the immortal second, and its birth
place was the little town of Char
lotte, Mecklenburg county, y. G.
The two Carolinas were settled large
~ by strenuous foll-refugees from
religious persecution in Scotland and
France, followers of Knox ana Cal
vim. Covenanter and .Huguenot
brought with them over sea the stur-
dy independence and the fearless adj
herence to principle which had led
them to dispute the divine right of
kings and uphold to the death the di-
vine right of conscience. Rheta
Childe Door, in Woman's Home Com
panion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
The General Purpose Horse.

In these days of specializing the
general purpose horse is being
crowded to the rear Several years
ago he was much sought, and as
class was one of the best from a mar
ketable point of view. Now, however,
people have come to realize that his
work was but poorly done. As a road
ster he lacks much of the speed and
considerable of the action that marks
the ideal roadster As draughter he
was merely a makeshift. Willing
enough, he may be. but measured in
pounds his load must not be more
than half of an ordinary daughters
load. Even the farmer. to whom he
is perhaps more useful than to any
one else, finds it pays better 10 keep
an extra horse for the road, and
good, blocky. breezy mares for the
farm work.-Livestock World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-06-25
BIRTH OF THE FLAG.
BY ARTHUR LEWIS TUBS.

In the good old Quaker CITY, by the side
of the river fair,
In the home of an humble woman-the
birth of the flag was there.
The heroes had won the battle, with hearts
that were true and brave,
But woman gave us the banner that mona
shall forbid to wave.
She gave her heart to it's beauty as she
fashioned its cleaning bars,
And the soul of a loyal woman shone out
through it's radiant stars.
For never nation triumpheG and never a
land was blest
That loved not the name of woman and
Woman's love possessed.
In the light of a nations glory, the flush
of a pride newborn,
1t cleaned with the rising splendor Of a
countrys radiant morn.
With the flash of its stars eternal, deep set
on field of blue,
Unfurled was the loveliest emblem that
ever nation knew.
1t has braved the brunt of battles, it has
led us through the years,
The same beloved banner that sheltered
the pioneers;
Not a star grown dim upon it, for time has
proved it true,
And Heaven has sent it other stars to give
it a ulster new.
Oh, bright from the FIELDS of glory and
proud from triumphant seas.
Our flag looks up to the sunlight and f1aunts
the caressing breeze;
Undimmed in the light of Heaven no
shadow its beauty mars,
For defeat has never sullied the glorious
Stripes and Stars
The pride of mighty nation, the treasure
of freedoms land
Long may it be unfettered for love and
for right to stand
And so, as our first bright banner was
fashioned by loves d cree,
May the flag of our country ever a God
blest emblem be!
Union Signal