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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-18
Last week'sNOrth Carolina Crop Bulletin
Wilson Co., N. @.

Over large areas old as well as late
corn was much benefited by timely
rains and are caring well; in some
sections early corn continued to
suffer for lack of rain and upland
crops fired and even tassels are dead,
but late corn is still fine everywhere;
some correspondents report that
corn is better than for years, and
in some counties stalks bearing two
or more ears are common. Fodder
is ripening, and gathering it is now
underway: Cotton continues to i'm
prove; many report that it now has
plenty of weed, but in dry sections
the plants have remained small, with
blooms near the top; late corn is
loaded with squares and blooming
freely; the amount of shedding is
not excessive, and reports are nu-
merous to the effect that cotton is
fruiting we'll. Tobacco needs rain
to mature the top crop; in the dry
counties it is small and narrow and
does not cure very satisfactorily;
curing is nearing completion in
southern and eastern counties, but
is not yet fully underway in the larg-
est producing section in the north
ern portion of the State. Rice, pea
nuts, peas and potatoes continue to
do well. Some turnips have been
sown. Grapes are ripening with
prospects for an average crop; ap-
pies and peaches are good in some
sections and quite poor in others,
generally only a fair crop; melons
are late, but are improving in quail
ity. A general rain is needed to en-
able farmers to begin their fall plow-
ing.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-18
Number rs.

Ca1nly Is safe investment, ana can
be manufactured proftably. Wher-
ever small factories are established,
they should watch the market and
lay in their supply when the price is
low.
"That the trusts are not all-power-
full if they are resisted, is illustrated
by the failure of the Virginia-Caro-
lima Chemical Company to control
the cotton seed business, as small CO.
operative cotton seed oil mills have
been built and successfully managed
to take the place of those sold out
to the trust. We will make an effort
to get list of the Independent fac
tories and the names of the mer-
chants Associations of the various
towns and see if we cannot secure
cooperation and stimulate the out
put of these factories, and bring
producer, merchant and consumer
nearer together. If this is done sue
cessfully here, it would be followed
by the other States of the Union,
and prove far-reaching in it's sue
cess. This is one Of the immediate
purposes of the Association and of
the Farmers Alliance. The Secre-
tary and Business Agent of the
Farmers Alliance, Mr.. T. B. Parker,
of Raleigh, and the Secretary of the
Farmers Protective Association,
Mr.. w. P. Bachelor, of Raleigh,
wish to secure the addresses of all
the independent tobacco factories in
North Carolina, all the merchants
associations and all other organiza-
tions which will enter into this fight
for better prices for tobacco.
"What of the progress of the
Farmers Alliance and Farmers Pro
tective Association? The Alliance is
taking on new life. It will profit by
its past experience and will avoid all
political pitfalls. 1t is now girding
itself for this fight for the peoples
rights with the same determination
that brought victory in breaking the
jute-bagging trust. The Farmers
Protective Association has encoun-
tered some difficulties, but I believe
within year will become a vigorous
and powerful organization. The
farmer has seemed unwilling to help
himself. They seem to lack conf
dence in each other, and have been
unwilling to spend time or money for
self-protection 1t is impossible for
us to get accurate statistics just
now. The farmers are in the dark
to a large extent, but it seems that
prices are lowered for no apparent
reason except the arbitrary will of
the trust, and we propose to fight it.
I think the present prices will force
the farmers in desperation to COM
bine for self-preservation."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-18
TOBACCO BELOW COST OF PRODUC-
TION.

41ONo
The Combination of the American and
Imperial Companies Responsible
Tobacco Farmers and Independent
Manufacturers Should Fight the Trust.
Secretary of State j. Bryan
Grimes, a large tobacco grower, and
formerly President of the North
Carolina Tobacco Farmers Associa-
ton, gives out the following inter
view:
"Reports from the various markets
of the State show that tobacco is
below the cost of production. These
prices will prove ruinous to the farm
er and speculator, and blight the to-
bacco towns. This was to be antici-
pated if an average crop was raised
in 1903, and we urged reduction
of acreage. The competition be-
tween the American and Imjeril To
bacco Companies last fall caused to-
bacco to command good prices, and
gave the farmers a highly prosperous
year and much encouragement. The
combination of these concerns de-
stroyed competition, and toward the
close of the season prices went down
very low, causing loss and ruin to the
spectators and Independent buyers.
Many of these buyers still have to-
bacco on hand, which, in the face
of the low prices fixed by the fruits,
means bankruptcy to them and will
free the trusts from their competi-
ton in the future.
"From present indications, it
seems that the trust will more than
recoup itself from the good prices
paid last fall, and annihilate those
who had the temerity to antagOnize
it. Is there any hope? I think so.
The hope of the farmer and tobacco
men in North Carolina is an i'm
mediate organized fight for better
prices, curtailment of acreage, and
the establishment of Independent
plants. If the tobacco towns, farm
ers, Independent manufacturers
and people will make common cause
against a common enemy, there is
hope for us. Small cigarette, smok-
ing and plug tobacco factories, by
cooperative capital, should be built
in every tobacco town. It would not
take large capital to do this, and the
antitrust sentiment in this State
would secure purchasers for the anti
trust goods. This has been proved
by the fattering success of the Wells
Whitehead Company. While tobac
co is below cost of production is the
time for the independent concerns
to buy their stock, and if bought for
less than it is actually worth, it GER
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-18

Do not dare to live without some
clear intention toward which your
living shall be bent.-Phillips
Brooks.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-18

The Combination of the American and
Imperial Companies Responsible
Tobacco Farmers and Independent
Manufacturers Should Fight the Trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
TESTED FOR HALF A CENTURY. Remarkable Record of One of Ameri- ca's Greatest Business Enterprises.
 A Friend to the Friendless.

There are few businesses in America which have enjoyed a prosperous career for a continuous period of over 30 years, and that during all that time have retain ed the favor and confidence of everyone with whom they have had dealings.
 Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey not only enjoys this distinction, but that of having been before the people of two continents for over half century, maintaining a steady growth from year to year. When one considers the number of alleged med- eines that have come to life, and died within this period, he will be more im- pressed with the importance of the stand- ing of this known standard remedy of the world.
 At the meeting of the Medical Society In Albany one of the leading doctors said. 'I would rather have Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as my only medicine than any combination of drugs in the world" He was referring to the cure of consumption. asthma and all affections of the throat and lungs. New York's most prominent doctor and writer on medical subjects, In addressing the New York Medical Society, said "Duffy's Pure Malt Whlskey is a form of food already digested. It stimu- lates the blood, tones up the heart, in- vigorates the brain and prolongs fife" These are two of thousands of doctors who prescribe and use 1t exclusively
 It has carried the blessings of health to thousands of homes.
 The reasons of this unparalleled success are that 1t has the quality, and coll tains medicinal properties never found in any other whiskey or combination of drugs that Is absolutely pure; free from fusel oil or any dangerous ingre- dients, and Is always of a uniform quality and strength. But the greatest of all req sons is because 1t does what it Is claimed it will do
 It's imitators have been many. Some of them going so far as to initiate the bot ele, label, and seal over the cork, but they could not deceive the people on the contents of the bottle.
 With the advent of warm weather the demand for Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey grows greater, because those who have used 1t find that 1t Is the best preven- tive of spring and summer coughs and colds, malaria, ague typhoid and all low levers and of general weakness from whatever cause
 Be sure you get the genuine Some interruptions dealers, mindful of the ex- cellenee of this preparation will attempt to sell you cheap limitations. and so-called malt whiskey substitutes which are mi on the market for profit, only, and which nave no merit but are actually harmful
 Look for the trade mark, "The Old Chemist on the label. See that the mama
 Duffy's Malt Whiskey Company, ia blown In the bottle and that the seal over the cork is unbroken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Fruit and Produce.
(Corrected daily by F. Giacopazzi. Eos 202n-2n22 Mnrris AvenuAl

2O2O-2O22 Morris Avenue.) Poultry-Best flyers. 35c; Alabama. 3069 35c; broilers 40Q50c; hens. 35Q40c: Pekin ducks. 4OG45c; puddle ducks. 3OQ35c. Butter-Best Elgin. 25e. Mississippi. best grade. 1S02Oc: Mississippi. second grade. 121a@15c; good country. lbQ25c; cooking, l21ac: renovated. 26c. Eggs-Fresh, 171sc.
 Oranges-Californ nia, $2 250275 Strawberries-SS.0 00Q350 per crate of "A boxes.
 Lmes-Per l00 sl .0o.
 Lemons-s6O-slze. per box. s3.00Q3.25. Peanuts-Fancy. per poune. 5dp51zc. Brazil Nuts-Psr Dounc- .21-c- Pecans-Per pound loo.
 Almonds-Per pound. 1Sc. English Walnuts-Per pound. 15c. Grapes-M Ma.ana, neavy weights. per keg s6 DO: light weights. per kex ts.1. Cocoanuts-F Fresh. per l0o Y. E.s0q2.75. CeIery--1 5002.00 per crate. Bananas = Per bunch. culls. 5oQ7Se; straiehts sl. 25Gl1 .50.
 Apples-Fancy King. per oar1 ei. N.oo. Ben Davis. fancy. sS.75@4oO; Baldwins, sS.0oQ325.
 Grape Fruit-ss 0OQ6.OO per crate. Dried Apples-caiifornia svaporated. Dc; snn. dried. ec.
 Irish otatoes-Per bushel. 750sOc; new crop. $500 per barrel.
 Sweet Potatoes-Per hrshel, 90do5c. Cabbage-Northern. soc; No Fla. s2a225 per crate; Louisiana cabbage, s2.75 Q300.
 Lettuce-$1. 00@1.5O per crate. Eggpiants-Per duzen, JOG. Onions-Per pound. 11zc. Turnips-Rutabegas per pound. 1a1kc. Peas-Black-eyed. per bushel. a.50Qi.sO. Green Peas--$1.25 per busnel. Lima Beans-Per pound. 6xc. Early Squash-Per crate. $l.50. Snap Beans-$2.50.
 Navy Beans-Per bushel. R.6002.H. Raisins-Per box, d.7o.
 Garlic-Per pourd. l0c-
 Olive Oil-Per gallon. Sz.00Q2.8. Spaghetti-Impor. or.ed. per box. LOO; do. mestic. $.S.
 Macaroni = Imported. per pound, rzc; domestic, SIC.
 Consarra-Per dozen. 75c-
 Roman Cheese-Pcr pound. Oc-
 Local Staple Groceries. Arples-Western evapor.tsd. 7110sMc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

.,, form of PRIVATE DIsEAsE, nIs,,oI SUeakness, etc.. etc, are cured un- der plain guarantee. ,
 An condolences held ihVloiate'
 Cansuitations at office or by mall in- v,ted without charge.
 1raatment by mail for those who can noS No written prescriptions We furnish all medicines. .... - free on application.
 Our institute is thoroughly equipped .,th all modern surgical electrical, x VII .,iolet ray, galvan faradic battery, ason+r,c static machine, arc light cabi- ". ana other modern electro and me- ,s,,oaI therapeutic devices for aiding ,., the scientific treatment of chronic Montgomery Advertiser: pr. Dozier is ,,,aoraed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 Ths Southern Odd Fellow; We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier has already acquired In the line of his profession but we know him to be a brother odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from family of prominent physicians, and win his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can he relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 ARe-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entltle him to the proud distinction of standing al the head of his profession.
 Offices. First avenue and Twenty-first street, Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
The Coffee Market.

New York, April 25.-Spot Rio nominal No. invoice, 5 S-16c; mild quiet; Cordova, TAG.
 Coffee futures opened steady with prices unchanged to points higher The im- provement was partially due to switching operations, sellers of May buying late months freely notices issued were few CT than expected and were promptly stop ped by strong parties. especially May re- c,ipts were smaller than anticipated. For eign market changes were slight and not a factor. Local prices advanced still fur ther before the close, which was steady, net unchanged to 10 points higher. Ttotal net unchanged to 10 points higher. Total 3.SO; July, 3.95; August. 4.O5; September, 4.15; October 4.25; November, 490; De- cember, AGO; January. 40; March, 4.So.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
New orl,ans Cotton Market.

 New Orleans, April 25.-Spot cotton con tinues in good demand at unchanged prices. Sales, 26OO bales, including 200 to arrive.
 Futures were 1 to points lower at the opening and declined to points add- tional. The decline was caused princi- pally by reports that rain had fallen in some parts of Texas where 1t was badly needed. This caused a lessening of the anxiety that shorts have been feeling on account of the bad outlook for the com ing crop and a corresponding easing off in prices. Added to this were cables tell ing of raid in Liverpool, in which it was said the Alexandria clique had liquidated its contracts. This liquidation caused a decline in the Liverpool market toward the close whereas the opening was at an advance of ? points. During the last hour of the half day there were frequent fluc- tuations which left prices at the close to points lower than yesterdays closing figures except September, which was $ points lower
 New Orleans, April 25.-Cotton futures quiet. April, 10.O5, nominal; May 10.09Q 1O.11; June, 10.12d1O.14; July, 10.15G10 16; August, 97@9.72; September. S.94qS.9 95; October, S.51@S .52; November, S.hqS AZ; December, S4OqSA.
 New Orleans. April 25.-Cotton steady; sales, 726OO. Ordinary, sbc; good ordinary, SEC; low middling, 5-16c; middling, 10 1-16c; good middling, 10lsc; middling fair. Il 3-16c nominal. Receipts, 2457; stock, 156, 457.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Baxter 6. co,s orain Letter.

Chicago April 25.-rhe foreign markets ruled generally firm today and advices from Germany and France reported that the condition of the wheat crop there con- tinues unsatisfactory. Supplies of the old wheat are light in this country and pur- chases for export are on q liberal scale and include all grades of wheat. The weather during the past twenty-four hours was as predicted, wet and cold throughout the wheat belt and unfavor- able to farm work and planting.
 Corn receipts continue very small. The Liverpool market was h to Ae lower on easier American cables at opening. Later an advance in sympathy with the firm ness on corn occurred, but toward noon prices reacted owing to the weak open ing in the Paris market
 Wheat opened here unchanged to hc higher. May corn advanced hc. Trad ing was for the most part light and tram sections were small during the early ses- sion. prices. for wheat and corn ranging within a narrow limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
liverpool Market.

Liverpool, April 25.-Cotton, spot, quiet; prices points higher. American mid ding fair. 5.92; good middling 5.42; mid ding, 5.42; middling, 5.46; low middling 5.32 good ordinary, 512; ordinary, 5.oo. The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 300 were for speculation and ex- port and included 400 American. Receipts 27000 bales, including 24,T00 American. Futures opened steady and closed barely steady. AmericaH mddling g. O. c. April 5.25; April-May, 5.25; May-June, June- July, 5.26 July-August, 525G5.26; August September 5.15; September October. 4S1; October-November, 4.G4; NovemberDe- cember, 457@45S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Cotton Seed oil.

Memphis, April 25.-Cottonsceed oil car load lots, per gallon: Prime crude, S1e; off crude, 27Q351se; prime summer yellow, 40c: off summer yellow, nominal; choice cooking summer yellow, less than car load lots, 45c. Cotton seed meal, prime, $2Ot06120. 25; cotton seed cake, prime, $20
 New Orleans, April 25.-Recelpts. rosin 127 barrels; tnrpentine, 30; exports Vera Cruz, rosin, 100
 New orleans. April 25.-Cotton seed oil prime refined in barrels, 411ac; off refined in barrels, S61se; prime crude, s515c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
FIour-Faneg patent. s4.4O; bad paten..

FIour-Fancy patent $40; half patent s3.Sa
 Sugar--Granulated. Sc; A. c 4%e.
 Coffee-Green. 7h69tkc. Arnuckle.a- packages, S10 30; Lion packages, slo. 30; Cordova packages. s1o.So; Porto Rico, slO. .S0
 Meats-Dry salted ribs. 1O9sc; clear bel- lies, >121kc; dry salted rib bellies, 1Ossc; hams, fancy, 14s.c: medium, l3ssc; extra clears 1Ossc: California, 1O2c; breakfast bacon. 14c.
 Lard-Leaf, 11c.
 Compound Lard-Snow drift, Sc.
 Molasses - Centrifugal. 15QS5ci sugar. house. 4Oc; Georgia cane. s6c.
 COrn--..sxed. e0c; white 6Sc.
 Meal-Bolted. s115; water ground. s1.1O. Hay-Per ton. timothy No. 1, $22.Oo; elo- yer. mixed. s20.0o; prairie, $13.OO; Johnson grass. $15.00.
 Oats-Mixed 49c; white 50c.
 Cotton Seed Meal-Per ton, $23,0O. Pearl Grits-92 lbs. s1.65
 Bran-Pure wheat. $2l.00; shorts, s22; honiiny feed. s21.00.
 Beans-Navy. s2.5o per bushel; Lima. GO e1sc per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
clearInns and Exchanues.

Boston April 25.-Exchanges, SIP, ,242, ,125; balances, $1.S4S,341.
 Philadelphia, April 25,-Cleafings, dS'- s61, ,7s4; balances. $2, 96O,147.
 Baltimore, April 25.-clearings, SS057'- 504; balances, $36S,0
 New York, April 25.-clearings, $2S1- 93s, ,2S5; balances, $11, 4S4s61.
 New Orleans. April 25.-clearings S2S7,- 93S, ,2s5; balances, $11, 4S4,s61.
 New Orleans, April 25.-Clearings, $,- 7sO. 4os; New York exchange bank, $1 per $1OOO premium; commercial, 75c per $lO0O discount.
 Memphis, April 25.-Clearings, $599'949; balances, $19s, 462.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
cothran & Co.'s Cotton Letter. .v c w Leo S. Co

by V. W. l<ct ot OO.
 New York, April 25.-The market eased off somewhat this morning under a de- cline in Liverpool and large receipts at some points The movement this week is not likely to exceed last years figures by more than 10000 or 10000 bales. how ever, and this is not enough to change the position to any appreciable extent. The feature in the way of news this morn ing was the correction in Elliston's fig ures on European consumption. On the continent the total has been raised 2000 bales a week, and this correction for twenty-five weeks of the season makes 5O.Ov0 bales. That is the stock supposed to be held by spinners is reduced to this extent With spinners having less stock than supposed and the American visible supply some 250,O00 bales less than in 1900 the outlook is not such as to bring about a very bearish feeling.
 In the local market there was very little change in prices. A decline of about points took place in July and in Au- gust. May held up pretty well. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
paIIy statement.

Galveston-Firm middling, 101s; sales, 235; receipts 327S; stock, 56,054
 Mobile-Nomnal; middling, 9b; receipts, 30; stock. 6509.
 Savannah-Quiet and firm; middling, 97s; receipts, 1853; Stock. 49,9s9.
 Charleston-Firm; middling, 9A; re- ceipts, 3; stock, 4O43
 Wilmington-Quiet middling, 10c re- ceipts, IS; stock, 565S.
 Norfolk-Quiet; middling, 1oA; sales, 1SS; receipts, 764; stock, 497O.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 1OA; stock, 4914.
 Boston-ouiet middling, 1o5o: receipts, 56S
 Philadelphia-steady; middling. 1O7o: re- ceipts, 57; stock, Sl22.
 St. Louls-Steady; midding. 10c; sales 124 receipts, 1874; stock, 16.317.
 Memphls-Irregular middling, 9B; re- ceipts, 993; shipments, s92; sales, 70; stock 34302
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
New York cotton Futures.
Naval stores.

Savannah, April 25.-Turpentine, firm, 47c; receipts, 571: sales, S97; exports, SS1. Rosin, firm; receipts, 1868; sales 2S7s; ex- ports, TOT. Quote: A. B, c, D, E, aS5. F, s1.9O; G. s1.95 II. s2.25; I, $2.S5; K, $s.oO' M, Ss.l0: N, ss15; window glass. S3.25; water white, S3.35.
 Charleston. s. C., April 25.-Turpentine. nominal, 46c. sales none. Rosin, nominal. Quote. A, E, c. D, F, S.s5; F. S1.90; H., s215; I, $2.75; K. s2.9O; M, $3Oo; N, ss.o5; window glass, s3.15 water white, s5S0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, April 25.-Cattle: Receipts 100; good to prime, steers nominal, $5.10@5.70; poor to medium, $4.25@5.10; stockers and feeders, $3Q4. 40; cows, $1.50q4-75; heifers, s2 .50@5; canners.. $l .5OQ2,75; bulls, s2.5O@ 4.50; calves. g 75@p6. 40; Texas fed steers, $4Q5.
 Hogs: Receipts, 10000; 5c lower. Mixed and butchers, $6.95Q7. 25; good to choice heavy, $7 BOOT 40; rough heavy, $7 10@ 7.25; light s6.S0d710; bulk of sales, $.05 @7.25.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1000, nominal Good to choice wethers, s45OQ5; fair to choice mixed, s3.7514.25; western sheep, $4. .5O@ 5; native lambs, s4.5od6.5O; western lambs 4.50a6. 50.
 Cincinnati, April 25.-Hogs active s6@ 7.25; cattle steady, SLOGAN; sheep dull, s3Q4. 50; lambs dull, lower, $4d6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26

rumored that one man delivered some 15oO
 bales on May next week owing to the price and the low grades. Much cotton of low grade in the south will comee here in the event of a squeeze in May and this is an important consideration. As the May people have sold July this fact will hardly deter them from carrying out their plan. On a break in prices Monday. we would cover on August sold on the bulge and buy October on break.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
IN
 COTTON MARKET Opened Easy With Prices Un- changed But Soon Weakened SELLING ON LARGE SCALE Undertone of the More Immediate Mar ket Was Made Weak By Current Estimates of 100000 Bales
 to Come In Sight.
 
SELLING ON LARGE SCALE

New York, April 25.-The cotton market opened easy with unchanged prices to a decline of five points, cables being unsat- isfactory. Later the market rallied a point or two but again became weak and irregular and depended on shorts and pool support for business. There was eonsid- erable selling later of the new crop posi- tions on the favorable average of crop adviees, while the undertone of the more immediate market was made weak by cur rent estimates of 100000 bales to come into sight this week against S4,797 last year.
 New York April 25.-Cotton, quiet; mid ding, 1O.5o; net, receipts, SS; gross, 900; stock. 6s,7ss; exports Great Britain. 16ll.
 Total today: Net receipts. 92o7; exports Great Britain, 1890; continent, 900.
 Consolidated: Net receipts, 92o7; exports Great Britain, 1611; continent, 300.
 Total since September 1; Net receipts, 7,306,76s; exports Great Britain 2,5S7972; France, 727173; continent, 2,569. .S6l; Japan, 13S 2O9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
The Metal Market.

New York, April 25.-Business was quiet in the leading metals today with official quotations unchanged. Tin reported firm at. s29. .95dSO for spot. Copper nominal; lake and electrolytic, $14.75@15; casting, $14. 5O0I14 75. Lead in moderate demand and steady; spot quoted at $4.67lk. Spell ter quiet and firm spot quoted at $5.75. Iron dull and easy; prices nominally un- changed