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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-01-13

pSI1Iys A1dLld1CO SOuAGS SOhbdA1S
500 miles of public roads. These are
almost entirely of dirt, yet they are
in fairly good condition the greater
portion of the year. Modern road
machinery has been introduced, and
some of the more important roads are
being graded, Strengthened, and ma
cadamized. Much money is also be-
ing expended in the construction of
iron bridges across the larger
streams.
THE ABANDONED FIELDS
Throughout Alamance County one
finds abandoned fields. The extent
of such land is greatest in the north
ern and southeastern portions of the
county, and ia all parts probably
amounts to Is per cent of the area
of cleared land. In the northern Sec
ton the abandonment has taken
place in quite recent years, the land
having been cleared since the close
of the war and cultivated in tobacco
until the fall in price made its pro-
duction of uncertain profit, under ex-
listing cultural and social conditions.
The establishment of many cotton
mills in the region, with the conse-
quent sharp demand for operatives,
has also taken many laborers from
the fields. especially of the tenant
class. In the southeastern part of
the county the abandonment of the
fields took place soon after the war,
and is directly traceable to the scar
city of labor consequent upon the
loss of life in the war, the liberation
of the slaves, and the attraction of
farmers to those parts of the county
better suited to the production of
bright tobacco. In some parts of the
county this abandoned land is a
strong soil and can be improved cas-
ily. Social conditions, not lack of
fertility, have frequently been the
cause of the cessation of cultivation.
Considerable numbering has been
done in the county, especially along
the railroads, but there yet remains
some heavily timbered land in the
northwestern section and on Cane
Greek Mountains. The forests are
almost entirely of hard woods, oak
predominating, with some hickory
and dogwood.
Alamance County possesses good
agricultural resources, which are at
present largely undeveloped. Those
of her farmers who are progressive,
who use modern machinery, and who
keep in touch with the latest agricul-
tural methods, have their farms in a
high state of cultivation and make
money. With equal investment and
the exercise of the same skill and en-
ergy many other farms in this area
could be brought to the same high
plane of productiveness.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
q. s. FORCES CO OPERATE
COLOMBIAN MOVEMENTS WATCH
ED BY SCOUTING PARTIES.
Convention to Elect Members Of Pana-
ma Congress NOW Being Dis
cussed by Junta.

PANAMA., December 1I.-The principal
work of political nature now occupying
the attention Of the 1unta cersists in prep
arations to can a convection and to pro-
ceed with the elections o. members of the
house of representatives. etc Efforts are
being made to hold the convention Febru-
ary 3. three months after tne declaration OF
the independence of Panama.
Federico Boyd who -rocently went to the
United States as member Of the special
Panama commission, has resumed his place
on the junta, senor Espinoza, who was tenn
porarily appointed member Of the junta,
retiring.
Several of the Panaman scouting parties
have already left here, and others will
leave Panama shortly to watch the move
ments Of the Colombians. No reports have
yet been received from this parties IN the
field, and there is no news tending to con-
firm the report from La Guaira Of the land
ing of the Colombian troops at the mouth
of the Atrato river.
A Panama gungoat and = United States
gunboat have proceeded together to David.
near the western end OF the Isthmus
of Panama, for the purpose Of giving the
people of that district evidence of the fact
that the United States forces are co-oper-
ating with those of Panama in maintain
ing peace on the isthmus The gunboats
are expected to return here on Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
WOULD WATCH UNCLE SAM.
Canadian Minis o. of Trade Advocates
Reciprocity With United States.

TORONTO, Ont, December lin q
speech to the Young Liberal Club Sir Rich
ard Cartwright. minister of trade and COM
rnerce in the Dominion government. said:
II think Chamberlain means more than
his critics give him credit for. He sees the
extra ordinary power the selfish policy Of
the United States has placed In Great
Britafn's hands. Three courses are open to
Great Britain. They use their power to
force reciprocity on the states; they can
use 1t to stimulate emigration and food
production in countries other than the
states, or they might use it to pave the way
for a trade alliance between the English
speaking peoples. Such an alliance would
mean worldwide dominion of the English
spea king peoples. We may live to see two
great world empires, the Russian and the
Englsh-speaking.
'I would guard against the United States.
They have good qualities. although they
have sometimes descended to sharp prac-
tees Long and often / have advocated
friendly alliance between Great Britain.
Canada and the United States. and that 10
why I advocated reciprocity with the United
States and desire the British zollverein az
a step In that direction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
YET UNREC0NCILED
Bolivar Authorities Feel Pan
anna Loss Keenly.
COMMERCE REOPENED
FIRST VESSEL ARRIVES AT COLON
FROM CARTAGENA.
Atrato Expedition of Colombians
Hopeless Owing to Count
less Difficulties.

| COLON. December 1.-THE French
steamer FourneI arrived here today from
Savanilla and Cartagena. She was the
| first vessel to reach this port since the
decree closing those ports to vessels to and
| from Colon was Cancelled The Fournel
| brought passengers and mail
The authorities of the department OF
! Bolivar are still unreconciled to the loss
of the isthmus, which they do not regard
| as hopeless, as they issued clearance pa
! pers not for the republic of Panama. but
| for Colon, department de Panama"
| A decree. signed by Gov. Insignares. dated
| Cartagena, December 2, says:
Preference to Diplomatic Methods.
"By virtue of Instructions received by
way of Port Limon from his excellency. the
| commander-in-chief of the army of the
| Atlantic and the Pacific, it has been re-
| solved to give preference to diplomatic
| methods in dealing with the government of
! the United States in regard to the efforts
made to defend our sovereignty and ma
tional integrity. diminished by the seces-
sion of Panama.
Therefore, the causes which determined
| this government to adopt measures to pre-
vent communication with the rebel depart
ment having ceased, 1t is now proposed that
all citizens may travel freely, without tho
obligation of obtaining passports, and IT
becomes incumbent on the civil and mill
tary authorities to give all the necessary
guarantees to those entitled to the same.
Consequently 1t is decreed that article z
| of decree No. 45, of November 13, prohibit
| ing all communication and commerce be-
tween this department and Panama is tenn
porarily suspended"
The Fournel reports that the Colombian
cruisers General Pinzon and Cartagena are
| both at Cartagena.
Atrato River Expedition Will Fail.
The Fourners agent has received no con-
flrmation of the movements of Colombian
troops on the Atrato river. but passenger
of the Fournel informed the correspondent
of the Associated Press that a rumor was
current at Cartagena that the cruiser Car
tagena, about ten days ago, embarked at
nighttime over Geo troops bound for the
Gulf of Darien.- with the object of construct
ing a road to Cauca.
The name of the commander of the expe-
dition and the facilities for carrying out his
purpose are not known, butshis task is re-
garded at Cartagena being bopelessly
impossible and destined to certain failure
owing TO countless difficulties.
Panama Officials on Guard.
The Spanish steamer Buenos Aires has ar
rived here from Port Limon. with number
of Colombians on board bound for Savanil-
la. The Panama government officials here
placed squad of soldiers on guard at the
dock to prevent the Colombians egress
from the city. Among the Colombians were
many persons recently expelled from Colon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
ARREST A. sUBTFRFUGE.
Explanation of the Alexandretta AT
fair

CONSTANTINOPLE, December 1.-THE
U. s. legations latest advices regarding the
AleXandretta affair confirm the reports of
the violence of the police and the attack
on Consul Davis. who had only used his
cane in self-defenSe.
1t appears that Attarian, the naturaliZed
American who had asked for the consurs
assistance to enable him to embark for
Egypt, was arrested by subterfuge.
After he had embarked on the consular
boat with Mr.. Davis, Attarian was invited
to land to undergo fumigation. whereupon
he was suddenly seized by three policemen
and promptly locked up.
Mr.. Davis. in attempting to interpose.
was assaulted by the police, and was
obliged to defend himself with his cane.
Attarian IS still prisoner.
The report that the u. s. cruiser San
Francisco had left Beirut for Alexandretta
was premature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
GRAND vIz1ER OF PERSIA.
Som Attess Atakazam viii Visit
WaShingtou

Gen. Isaac Khan, the Persian minister,
has been in Washington ever since his re-
turn from Europe He Is expecting a ca
blegram from the grand vizier of Persia,
who is now in japan, as to when he will
arrive in this country.
The grand vizier, whose name is given at
the Persian legation as Som Attess Ata-
kazam, will visit Washington, and the
minister will present him to the officials of
the Washington government The grand
vizier's absence from Persia Is explained
at the Persian legation by the statement
that his health broke down several months
ago and he has been granted q leave Of abb
sence
The minister has not thought 1t neces-
sary. he says, to make any arrangements
for the projection of the grand vzler, and
has not been in communication with the
secret service men on that subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
MACHIAs IN THE RED SEA.
Taking Trip for Change Of Air and
: Scene

A cablegram received at the Navy De-
partment this morning announced that
the gunboat Machias left Jfbuti, French
Somaliland, this morning for the RED
sea-"
This movement is not clearly under
stood at the Navy Department for the
reason that the Machias was under Or
ders to remain at Jibuti for the purpose
OF taking U. S. Consul General Skinner
and his party back to- M arse.ile. and SO
far as known here the Skinner party has
not yet returned to the coast from it's
expedition to Ads Abeba, the capital of
King Menelek. &
that the commander of the Machias has
simply taken the gunboae on a short
cruise in the Red sea for the purpose OF
giving the crew change of air and scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
QUIET AT SAN DOMINGO.
Fall Of the Wos y Gil Government
Cleared Up Situation

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE Clyde
Iine steamer Cherokee. which arrived today
from San Domingo reports that quiet pre-
vailed In that country Order had been re-
stored before her arrival there end she ex-
perienced no difficulty in discharging and
loading cargo at all OF the ports of call.
The Cherokee. when she left New York.
had no clearance papers for several of the
ports, thes, in the hands OF Insurgents. for
which she was bound. and II was announced
that the Dominican government navy would
enforce the blockade on these ports against
her.
The fall of the wos Gil government eng
ed this situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
WINTER MANEUvERS.
Texas and Torpedo Boats VIII Sail on
December II.

1t was announced at the Navy Depart
ment today that Rear Admiral Sands. with
the battleship Texas, flagship Of the At
lantic squadron. and tho torpedo boats
Whipple. Worden. Truxtun. Lawrence and
Stewart. comprising the second torpedo
boat iotilla. will sail from Hampton Roads
on the 18th instant, for, Key West for their
winter exercises. y s..
These vessels will participstsan the ex-
tensive naval maneuvers in the Caribbean
sea in a few weeks and .tthefefure will be
readily available for any service required
Of them in the waters Of the Isthmus of
Panama. The fiotilla is Commanded by
Lieut. Commander M. johnson and Is en-
tirely distinct from the first torpedo fotflla,
commanded by Lieutenant Chandler, which
Is expected to leave Hampton Roads to-
morrom roning partly over the same route,
bound for the Asiatic station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

MAP OF PANAMA.

In view Of the great inter
est in the Panama situation
The Star will issue with to-
morrow's paper a handsome
Lithographic Map in colors.
This supplement- is COM
prised OF a comprehensive
map OF the central portion
of the Western Hemisphere,
with sailing routes and dis
tances indicated.
An enlarged map of. the
republic Of Panama with de-
scriptive text, and. a .hori-
zontal section of the Panama
Canal showing the portion
already excavated.
To meet an unusually large
demand for tomorrow's is
sue a great number of addi-
tional maps have been pro-
vided, and every subscriber
and purcllasersof Saturdays
paper should see that the
map is furnished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
Secretary Hays Condition.

Secretary Hays condition continues un-
charged. The rather inclement weather
operates to prevent any substantial gain
toward recovery: otherwise, It is said, he
probably would have been able to leave his
bed before this. ........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
Movements Of Naval vessels,

3 The Ajax has arrived at cavite The
Wilmington has sailed from Wenchaa fas
simlu and the Leonidas sailed from Bal
timore this morning for Culebra-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
ADMIRAL BARKER REPORTS.

1UOA 1OSSSSS1O0 UI 0UduCn-
namo Station.
Rear Admiral Barker, commanding the
battle ship squadron Of the north Atlantic
feet, which is now at Guantanamo, cables
the Navy Department under date Of Cal
manera, Cuba, yesterday:
"Took formal possession of concession
here at noon" The squadron went to
Guantanamo to participate In ceremonies
attending the transfer to the American au-
thorities of the station. which has been
ceded to this country by the Cuban govern
ment,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

To reach all the people
in Washington all the time
advertise in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

cans on the subject of the nominee for the
next presidential election. President Roose-
velt's name has been the only one before
the republicans of the state"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

letter was also read from A. B. Hum
1,llrey temporary secretary of committee
OF fifty citizens OF New York. organised 10
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-07
Yarietlea of Winter Wheat

Three varieties Of winter wheat were
distributed throughout Ontario In the
autumn of 1902 for cooperative expert
ments. Good reports of successfully
conducted experiments have been re-
ceived this year from eighteen coun-
ties, extending from Essex in the
south to Halliburton in the north. The
following Is the average yield in
weighed bushels of grain per acre for
each variety for five years at the col
lege, and for 1903 throughout Ontario:
Imperial Amber, 24.9 bushels; Buda
Pesth, 21.4 bushels; Turkey Red, 2O.7
bushels. all three varieties are beard
ed. The chaff of the Imperial Amber
is red, and that Of the others is white.
The grain Of each variety is red, hard
and recommended for the production
Of flour Of good quality. All three va
rietieS are rather weak in the straw.
The Imperial Amber is q close rival
10 the Dawson's Golden Chaff in yield
of grain per acre. The variety last
named seems most productive of all,
but the grain is soft
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-07
Oats in Place Of Wheat.

There are many localities In which
1t does not pay to grow winter wheat
Possibly because of the low price in
some sections, or for other good rea.
sons. II winter oats will succeed thew
may frequently be grown with profit,
Tor the market price is generally good
There are many advantages in grow
ing winter oats, particularly In warm
localities. for the season of growth In
during the cool portion Of the fall and
spring, so that they fill well, while the
spring-sown oats succumb to the warm
summers. In growing winter oats the
seeding should be done early in Sep
TENDER and on good soil. 1t Is true
that oats will do well on less fertilizing
than wheat, but, on the other hand.
they pay well for good fertilizing.
By sowing at the time specified they
will get good start and cover the
ground sufficient to protect the roots
during the winter. In the spring they
may be late In starting up, but they
Will come unless the winter has been
sufficiently severe to kill them out
completely. The plan Is we'll worth
trying, at least on a small area.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-07
Hunparian M1lleGs

In sections where the hay crop 10
.nort one Of the best and quickest
catch crops is Hungarian millet' The
aoed ia comparatively cheap, ranging
from So to $2.25 bushel, and the crop
does well on any good soil. In many
localities farmers make good bust
ness of sowing Hungarian millet for a
hay crop on any ground from which
a crop can be taken by the middle Of
August. If the crop was a cultivated
oue, but little preparation of the soil
IA necessary. Shallow blowing and a
thorough narrowing will probably be
mf1cient in most cases. 1t 10 gener-
ally considered that this millet crop is
worth all it costs to get 1t, and it is
particularly valuable for cattle, or the
grain may be saved and fed to poultry
during the winter. One Of the most
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-07
REGRETTED HIs ADVICE
Merchant Advised HE Clerk and Raa
Daughter to Elopo. +.N r

Merchant Advised HE Clerk and Haa
Daughter TO ElOpe.
The proprietor Of one of the prin.
cipal firms in Birmingham had re.
marked that his head clerk, for whom
he had real liking, had for some
reason fallen into melancholy state,
and, though he tried his best, he could
not find out what was the matter with
the young man. One day at last the
sufferer owned that no was in love.
"Well, marry her." said the chief.
"Oh, but" here the young man
nearly broke down, "she belongs to
one Of the best families In the town
the parents will never consent"
Pooh! Your position is good, your
name honorable; they won't refuse. I
will demand the girl for you. Does
she love you" "
Eyes, but it's no use; her parents
won't listen"
"Well. then. elope with her. Do I
know the girl?"
Yes; she will be at your ball next
Tuesday"
Nov. listen to me-" said the en-.
ployer. Leave the ball quietly with
her. Joseph. my coachman, will wait
for you at the door and drive you to
the station He will ask you no cues
tons. When you are out of the way
will see the father and settle every.
thing for you"
us that really your advice?" Kiee.
fully exclaimed the youth. do you
want me to DO it2"
Eyes. command you to do it. Now
cheer up"
The next day the clerk proposed the
plan to his sweetheart, who made
some objections at first, but overcome
by his reasons, she said, at last:
well, II he really means II, / must
obey"
What was the general stupefaction
when, after the ball, the daughter was
Mad fool that l was!w exclaimed
the enrAged parent; ut was my own
daughter"
The next day he wrote: "Come
back; all will be forgiven. "-Birming.
ham Age-Herald.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-07

AA'O' . D 8~"1@@' thNE drove her %
her unusual line Of work. for her hus-
band 70 sufficiently wen AxOd to keep
beg IN comfort. But Mrs.. Fresso from
her earliest childhood days had q great
love for nature and for adventure. As
a guide che has an opportunity to graf
i9y both.
She 10 now II years Old and has
lived all her life Ia the vicinity Of her
present homo. She knows every foot
Of the ground for miles around Either
alone or charged with the responsIbil-
ity Of guiding q party she is fearless,
and hunts with a courage and GOODNESS
that would not have disgraced Diana
Of legend.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-07

Every farm should have a separate
building where sick animals can re-
ceive special care and attention.
A real live farmer does not keep
from making mistakes, but he does
not keep on making the same mis-
take.
Potatoes should never be marketed
unless assorted. Uniformity of size
and appearance will benefit both the
buyer and the seller. 1t Is the small
potatoes that injure sales and return
low prices.
Pigeons will thrive on a variety,
grains and grass seeds Of all kinds be-
ing suitable, hemp and rape seeds be-
ing also acceptable. A sailed fish
should hang where the birds can have
access thereto, and ground oyster
shells, gravel, pure water, etc, should
be provided If they are confined.
If you want something choice for
Yourself and not for market grow the
emerald Gem muskmelOn and the
Kleckley watermelon. Ihere are other
good varieties, used mostly on account
of their excellent shipping qualities,
but no varieties can compare with
those mentioned for home use. as they
excel all others in quality.
This nation Is increasing in popu-
lation faster than it is in meat pro-
duction. In the fifty years from 1850
to 1900 the population increased 3.28
times. Beef cattle increased 2.95;
dairy cattle, 2.6s; swine, 2.o7; sheep
1873, Considering these figures in con-
nection with our enormous exports 1t
docs not look like the business is go
ing to be overdone in the next fifty
wears. Just what 1t will be then can
be only a matter Of conjecture
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-11-07
HARD TINES IN HONDURAS.
Absentee LandIoPdisn IL the Bans oS
the Country

Absentee LandIoFdIsm Is the Bans Of
th0 Country
British Honduras is sometimes cali.
ed the Ireland Of America. Blessed
with soil Of unsurpassed fertility, q
mild and equable climate and O va.
riety Of natural productions but rare.
" found within SO restricted an area,
the colony is yet afflicted with hard
times. Although one Of the most thin.
ly populated OF the habitable regions
Of the globe, the number Of it's inhab-
itants is constantly decreasing; the Ia.
Dor market Is overstocked, agricultural
industries are declining, trade and com.
merce languish and the pinch Of de-
preston Ia felt by all classes, accord
ing to the Brooklyn Eagle.
The reason for this state Of affairs
Ia not hard to discover. It IL the same
curse that has crushed Ireland-absen-
tee landlordism-in q little different
but not less fatal form. The area Of
the colony Ia only 7,268 square miles.
OF this $500 square miles, or one
third, Is owned by one London land
company. In all more than four-hfths
Of the colony is the property Of hand
full of English proprietors who will not
sell nor lease nor permit settlement
nor cultivation. They derive a sure,
steady and perpetual income by work
ing the mahogany, rosewood, cedar,
logwood and other natural products Of
the forests, and for this reason desire
to keep their domains forever a wilder
ness.
An effort has been made to compel
these absentee landlords to sell their
holdings at an appraised valuation.
However, SO overshadowing is their
influence that the laws passed for this
purpose have proved imperative. It
therefore seems probable that the coun-
try will long continue to be held in
pawn by a few English proprietors
who have never even visited its shores
and that its wealth will be sent abroad
to enrich the Golfers Of the strangers
instead of remaining to stimulate trade
and industry at home.