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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-04
SELECTION OF SEED CORN.
With Proper Seed Selection, Value of
Corn Crop in North Carolina Alone
Could be Increased $3,75o,ooo Yearly
How 1t May be Done.

Messrs. Editors AS the time is
now drawing nigh for the selection
of seed corn for next years planting,
a few suggestions as to the proper
place to select, and characteristics of
the ear and stalk to have in mind n
the selection, may not be out OF
place. If by careful seed selection,
the yield for North Carolina can be
increased two bushels of shelled corr
per acre, it will mean about three
and o~ne-fourth million dollars clear
to the farmers of North Carolina
when corn is selling for sixty cents
per bushel. This is an exceedingly
low estimate of what al be done
by proper seed selection, for workers
in other States have found that
from five to fifteen bushels of shelled
corn more are yielded per acre from
we'll selected seed than from those
selected in the usual way. In III ex-
detrimental work with this cereal on
the Edgecombe Test Farm, which
has been running some four to five
years, we have found that varieties
of corn that were planted side by
side in the same way on the same
type of land and fortified and cul-
tivated identically, as far as was pos
sible to do, differed as much in yield
as 14.7 bushels of shelled corn per
acre.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-04

selection, where the performance
record of each stalk can be taken
into consideration.
In barn selection it is usually the
larger ears that are chosen for e
purposes. Such ears were, as a gen
eral rule. produced on stalks that
bore but one ear per stalk, or else
on stalks that grew in the richest
spots of the field. Neither of these
types of ears are the best suited for
such purposes. We have in this
State, by our method (barn) of
seed corn selection, been unconsci-
ously selecting and growing one
cared varieties of corn.
Other things being equal, selec-
ton in the field should be made
from those stalks that contain the
largest amount of shelled corn per
stalk. The stalk should possess a
tolerably large circumference at the
base and gradually taper towards the
top, as this is the type that stands
drought best and is less apt to be
blown down. It should be of a
medium height and have a good leaf
and root development. Selections
should only be made from perfectly
healthy plants.
The ears should be selected from
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-04

at least four times as much corn
should be gathered as it is desired
for seed the following year, so that
further and more careful selection
can be made, after the ears have
been taken to the barn, when a lels-
ure time presents itself. In the final
selection, the ears should be ar
ranged conveniently on the barn
floor or ground, and with an a OF
the type desired in mind, or in hand,
90 over the lot and remove all unde-
sirable ears. The seed thus selected
should be transferred to a box or
barrel and covered with wire gauze
or something else that will afford
thorough ventilation and keep out
rats and mice. Store the barrel or
box in some dry place and allow to
remain until the seed are wanted for
planting.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-04
BARN SELECTION.

It is a common and almost univer-
sal practice in North Carolina to
make seed corn selection, where it is
made at all, from the crib in the
spring just before planting time,
when the quantity is small and the
quality inferior. This method
yields better results than no selec-
ton at all, but far inferior to field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-09

After tins poctical effusion Is difficult to believe
that this Christian minister order gratfV
the private jealousy spite and malice Of few
mon persons whom he fancied might be useful to him
account of their wealth wrote and published per-
sonalv signed "lampoon the friend who had
tired to benefit him and his wife and family, and
whom he had expressed himself in the terms of such
the Report says that he handsomely paid
for his trouble which may perhaps excuse
for in many cases know. money outweighs
principle even with disciple of Christ 1t did in
the case of Judas Iscariot who, however went out
and hanged hmself" promptly II is reasonable to
expect that the very mediocre cleric, no owed
the woman he afterward insuted recognition after
many long struggles ~ VIII do the morally and
socially in due For it would be great
wrong 20 the church To- call such " Christian
a II would he to CanOnIZe udas Even the untu-
tored savage Will not InIure with whom ne has
broken brcad-the rites of hospitality with him are
sacred And 10 bite the hand that has supplied
need is scarcely the act of a mongrel cur-let
hope is a sufficiently performance among
mongrel clerics
christianity and Christian beautiful words
embemac of beautiful thoughts and beautiful deeds
The men who profess 10 teach the value of those
thoughts the influence of those deeds should be capa
bic in themselves of practically illustrating what they
mean by their faith, in their own lives and actions
They should be strong CHEEKY, noble and upright
examples of humanity at its best. Inspired by the
purest creed that taught to mankind for its
better hope and enlightenment they should express
in their attitude the world confident and constant
10Y and belief in Gods goodness, and should remember
that if He their divine Master, so loved us, equally
should they His ordained ministers love us, ayi
the worst OF us in their turn. When the contrary
they do things for which the poorest peasant dock
yard laborer would have the right, and the honest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-09

writing and help IN compiling books of refer
ence to which few refer. They are men
to be kept we'll at distance They are apt to
be the most pertnacious beggars of their
class, beggars not for others needs. but for
their They introductions to use
full peope-people OF influence and they want
letters to publishers which they sometimes get The
publishers are not grateful They are overrun they
say. with cergymen VINO write gllide-books
books OF travel books OF reference books of rernnis
One OF these reverend individuals pleading
stress OF poverty employed by woman TO do
some copying work for which, in a well-meant wish
satisfy the immediate needs Of his wife and children
she paid HIM advance fifty pounds He sent
a signed receipt for the money with the following
gushing cplStle
Dear
Could YOU do. I might ind words 70 express
part Of feeling of gratitude YOU for all YOUR
kindness My little daughter YOU untold happi-
and l believe Ihe goodness YOU show Will
brighten her whole future hfe Ny dear wife YOU help
bear her burdens az health and loneliness other
has attempted do and mediocre self
YOU a recognition. after many long struggles VIII
OF for knows better than myself own
shortcomings, but Of In YOU 10
Ameuhotep sang ot the
Thou very beautiful brilliant and exalted above earth.
Thy beams encompass all lands. which thou hast made
Thou
Thou bIndest with thy love
Thou high. but the day passes thy going"
Even your kindly heart has shone upon life. and
made feel the springs Of life within May the great
Master OF all things forever bless YOU and yoursl
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26

The record of the Minnesota team
for the season that DR.. Nelson was
with them is: Not any games lost
during the entire season and a tie
game with the University of Michigan,
which for several years was the cham
pion and strongest team in the West
When the Minnesota team played
the University of Illinois at Cham
paign, ILL.,. Nov. IA, 1903, a stop-over
in Chicago was made at the Chicago
Beach Hotel and some of DR.. Nelson's
Evanston friends gave him warm and
hearty greeting. Among the party
who called. besides two newspaper
men, were Prof. Henry L. Boltwood;
Mr.. w. R. Boaz of the Chicago North
western Railroad and Prof. Homer H.
Kingsley.
Now, after having had broken
siege of medical study for several
wears, Mr.. Nelson graduates as doc
tor of Otology and Ophthalmology, and
as a specialist will practice Ocular
Refraction and Massage.
During his medical course he &C.
.quired the Battle Creek SYSTEM and
today those who are in position to
know concede DR.. Nelson to be one
among the best Masseurs of Minneap-
oils or st. Paul.
To persons of both cities he has
given over 600 treatments under the
direction of DR.. L. J. Cooke. who is
Professor of Gymnastics at the State
University. DR.. Nelson gives treat
ments at the Cooke Institute OF Physl-
cal Culture.
At present he does not state where
or when he will locate for practice.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26

There will be concert given at st.
Peters Church, Minneapolis, Wednes-
day, March 30th, for the joint benefit
of the, church and Prof. J. w. Luca,
director of St. James A. M. E. Church
choir. The choirs OF: the two churches
will give the concert.
ELK EXPRESS CO., G. D. and G. J.
Charleston, proprietors, No. 1856 Cedar
street, rear. Packing, shipping and
storing of furniture and household
goods. Piano moving a specially.
House renting, real estate handled.
Telephone Main 2818 L.
Those of our patrons who desire to
have matter published must get the
same in this Office not later than
Thursday afternoon, otherwise it may
be crowded out. No notice: will be
taken of any communication that is
not signed by the author.
Mr.: Turner Starks was the victim
of a painful accident last Friday.
While melting some fat over q stove
the fat took fire and burned his face
quite severely, but prompt attention
relieved him and he is out and about
as usual, though his face is still in
bad fix.
Why not go to- the White Front Res
taurant, los w., Third street, near
Washington? Meals at all hours, day
and night. Special 5 o'clock dinner
daily, Is cents All the delicacies OF
the season to order on short notice.
Tel Main 2348 L. Mrs. Matte Brown,
PROP ~ ...-, :.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26

date establishment Two bath rooms,
three hydraulic chairs, shoe shining
stand, latest style of furnishings
throughout. Children's hair cutting
speciality. Their motto is: absolute
satisfaction" Fine line of smokers
articles. Public cordially invited.
The Cosmopolitan staff now consists
of Mr.. Richard Cousby, formerly pro-
prietor of the shop No. 374l Mime
sofa street, manager and foreman.
His assistants are Messrs. A. Smith
and Oscar Sanders. Miss Mary Har-
we'll is cashier. When anything is de-
sired in the tonsorial line call at tbe
Cosmopolitan "
William Robinson, young man Fl
years old, pleaded guilty last Friday
before Judge Jaggard to an indictment
charging him with grand larceny in
the second degree, and was sentenced
to the state reformatory at st. Cloud.
The court was merciful in it's DISPOSE
ton of Robinson, because there ap;
peared to be nothing else against the.
defendant Robinson, was a neat APP
pearing fellow, and spoke with gram
NAUTICAL correctness. He told the court
that he had attended high school and
formerly lived in Louisville, KY. He
came north. a year ago and has been
in St., Paul since October last. His
attorney, w. LIKELY, Jr.,$ stated that
Robinson had been a waiter and bell
boy at the Merchants, and lost his
place when the management hired ia
panese bell boys. Counsel had discov-
cred that the defendant was in the
habit of making small remittances to
his mother, in Louisville, and believed
that it was in order to keep up these
remittances that he had robbed the
Cornfeldt tailor shop. Judge 5Jaggard
gave the defendant a kindly, brief lec-
ture;advising~ him, among other things,
that a second offense would bring
seyerer punishment.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26
NOT EVEN SKIN DEW
Fair Woman's Complexion Matter Of
-: Purchase.

Fair Woman's Complexion Matter Of
-: Purchase.
She was dream Of color-black and
white. as to her costume, roses and
cream in face and cheek. Every
woman who entered the car looked her
over with eyes that cleaned with adj
miration for her frock, hat, shoes and
gloves. Every man paid that tribute
to Venus which shows the goddess
still reigns, whatever else has befallen
the other pagan deities. While. the
women's attention was centered on
her costume the mems eyes all rested
on her face, calmly beautiful in it's
outlines, surprisingly lovely in it's
delicate pink and whiteness. Present.
ly she stood up to leave the car, and
as she did so little object fell from
the fronts her waist. Three men
bumped their heads in their eagerness
to reach it: The lucky one who picked
it up held it in such way that all who
sat might read. 1t was box OF
rouge!
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26

Or. FREDERlcksc. .flEEsok.
A Rising Young Specialist ia ocula,
4@... :. ,...ss sa. Refraction.

"A Rising Young Specialist in Ocular
e"s. Refraction. S.: @7ss, !.
The subject Of thts sketch IS aSWell
known and successful young man Of
Minneapolis, Mimi, who has demon
strated his possession Of marked abil-
ity in his line Of practice.
Born and early schooling II Chicago,
I'll. 81. ;z
Graduated at Evanston, Ill, with
honors, 1892, where he.was also an
all around athlete. ss:... !:
Came to Minneapolis ii fall of 1892.
e Passed civil service examination for
government position with q rank Of
third in class of 63 persons.
Z Held this position for 10 years and
resigned to continue. an unfinished
medical course, which he started in
1885, z X p - ~. SIS S. i 25
Through the influence of some Of his
friends here, particularly Dr.. L.. J..
Cooke. and the recommendation from
Evanston, ILL.,, of his athletic ability
there, together with his, partial med
ical training, he was given the contract
against two strong, competitors, for
the season of 1903 as head trainer of
the football team of the University OF
Minnesota. j. :. = ::
DR.. Nelson demonstrated his ability
of holding this position by finishing
the season perfectly satisfactorily to-
the management and. his supporters.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26
Welded AND PARTED
i. AT the Grand Opera House.

: - At the Grand Opera House,.
In these days lovers of that class Of
entertainment known as melodrama,
demand something out of the beaten
path for their delectation and this is
exactly what Sulliva, Harris & Woods
have to offer in ''Wedded and Parted"
which will be presented at the Grand
next week. From the rise of the cur
tain until it's final fall there is always,
in the vernacular: of the day, some
thing doing.' Sensation follows SEN
sation with remarkable rapidity and
yet Mr.. Theo. Kremer, the author of
the play, in the development Of his
startling and original plot, has pre-
served sequence and conference, the re-
suit being an intensely interesting and
logical melodrama. A large and ex-
ceedingly clever company of actors and
actresses have been engaged for this
production and the scenery and effects
will be great feature. The interior
of the famous woman's prison at Au-
burn is one of the most remarkable and
original scenic creations of the play.
The engagement will be for one week
with the usual Wednesday and Satur-
day matineeS. -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26
STUDENTS HAVE GREAT DAY.
Curious Mock Execution Recently Wit
messed at Gottingen.

Curious Mock Execution Recently Wit
messed at Gottingen.
The old town Of Gottingen recently
witnessed a scene seldom paralleled,
even in the annals of the registering
students of that famous seat of learn
ing. Two students had been ordered
into a certain number of days arrests,
and the whole Corpus Academicum en-
tered joyously into the Execution"
The CONDEMNED" were conducted to
prison by great masquerading pro-
cession, led by the car of the heads
man, who stood among his assist
ants leaning upon a huge "axe" of
timber. Next came the car of the
condemned, with the two culprits
"heavily chained" and dragged by bull
locks. A third car contained the bed
ding of the culprits." Last came a
long line Of landaus full of students,
enjoying with very great gusto the
"henker smahlrzett," or last meal Of
the condemned" 1t was a great day
at Gottingen.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26

HOWELL & DAVIS, No. 1856 E. Sixth
street, fashionable tailors. Gentlemen
wishing suits or overIoats of the latest
cuts and patterns should call on them.
.adies' work also done. y Clothing
cleaned, repaired, sponged and pressed
on short notice. Moderate prices.
Goods called for and delivered.
Anything the matter with your stove,
range or furnace? If there is, just call
at the St. Paul Stove Repair Works.
1875 West Seventh street, between Fifth
and Exchange, and get it repaired. Any
part of stove or range furnished. A
number of good secondhand stoves for
sale cheap. Both telephones 242-J2.
SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE
VAULTS.-We invite your inspection.
It costs little to place your papers,
cash securities and valuables in abso-
lutte safety Boxes in our vaults can
be had for 81 per year. Store your
boxes, trunks, etc., with us. North
western Trust Co., 1873 Endicott Ar
cade.
BENTON'S CAFE, No. 204 West
Third street, near "Seven Corners"
the SWEETEST place in town for up-to-
date meals and lunches. Meals from
rs cents up. Private rooms for LADIES'.
Regular dinner Is cents. Lunch coun-
ter. Everything in first-class style.
Open night and day. Private rooms
for dinner parties.
Benton's cafe has moved from Fort
to No. 204 West Third street. The new
place has four private dining rooms,
all nicely fitted up in the latest style.
The cuisine is excellent in every par
ticular, and persons who wish first
class food, served in first-class style,
at moderate prices should call. A spe-
cial invitation is extended to all to
visit and inspect the new cafe.
Henry w. Savage's famous English
Grand Opera company, with 10 ar
lists and an orchestra of 40, at the
Metropolitan. opera house next week:
Monday >and Friday evenings and
Wednesday matinee, "Othello;" Tues
day and Thursday evenings and Sat
urday matinee, "Lohengrin;;" Wednes-
day and Saturday evenings, Carmen.
Sunday evening, April 3, "Parsifal."
Prices, $3.50, $1.00, Use. Soc.
The next attraction at the Star thea
ter, commencing Sunday matinee, the
greatest of all shows, Abe Leavitt's ia
nous Rentz-Santley company, brand
new: from start to finish. Girls with
flashing eyes and pretty. faces;
wealth of silken tights and ruffied
gowns, glittering costumse, intoxicat-
ing dances, >mirth provoking songs and
many up-to-date sensational surprises.
Matinee daily. Ladies'. matinee Fri
day." - = '.>
ATTENTION, EVERYBODY" Go to
Mills Sandwich Room, No. 444
Robert street, that is the place to get
genuine Mexican 5chili stew or chill
mack, the new and popular st. Paul
sandwich; ;" oysters in any style; good:
coffee; all kinds Of sandwiches to-
order. Open day and night, from s: 30
a.. m. to $3.50 a. m. Nos. 290 Robert
street, near the bridge, and 444 Robert:
Street, between 9TH and sth.; -. s.
Mills, proprietor. z.+5s Esz3:
COSMOPOLITAN BARBER SHOP.
No. "a E. Fifth street. Kemp & viii
liams, proprietors. A strictly up:to-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26
POLITICAL POINTERS. :

A Resume of the Doings Of the Poll
ticians and the People.
=. The Republicans: have nominated a
winning ticket for the city Offices, II
only Republicans do their duty.
The Republican candidates for office
at the spring election will meet tonight
with the city executive committee at
the Lincoln club rooms. Plans for the
campaign will be discussed. The ex-
ecutive committee desires a full at
tendance of the candidates.
H. S. Fairchild, who was a candidate
at the primaries for the Republican
nomination for mayor, is out with the
statement that he will support the Re
nublican ticket and do what he can to
insure Republican success this spring.
Mr.. Fairchild is an old resident OF st.
Paul and his attitude toward the Re-
nnblican nominees will have consider
able weight with the voters.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Mayor-Col. F. P. Wright.
Controller-Col. A. R. Kefer.
Treasurer-John Hedman.
Assembly.
F. B. Doran.
H. P. Keller.
S. H. Reeves.
Ross Clarke.
Frank Arnold.
H. C. Schumacher
J. Watson Smith.
Thomas Montgomery.
J. E. Holt.
Aldermen.
First Ward-John O. Linden.
Second Ward-Robert Kiefer.
Third =Ward-L. O.. Wilson.
Fourth Ward-John I. Howard.
Fifth Ward-J. F. Bruggemann.
Sixth Ward-G. E. Bruckner.
Seventh Ward-J. w. L. Corning.
Eighth Ward-Peter Zimmerman.
Ninth Ward-H. q. Norton.
Tenth Ward-J. M. Hackney.
Eleventh Ward-D: r. Elder.
Justices Of the Peace.
J. L. Johnston.
H. L. Mills.
constabies.
John Lehman.
Walter B. Boyd.
Sixth Ward ...-
w. P. Fountain.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26
MALE TEACHERS WANTED

There Are $50 Vacancies in the Phil
. = ~ ippinos. ! q. -, g;s5z.;:
The following special civil service
examinations are scheduled to be held
at St. Paul IN March and April: y
March 299=-Teacher, Philippine serv-
ice, $50 vacancies (all~ males, except
that the wives of, male applicants WILL
also be permitted to take the: examina-
ton, and if they pass, and the husband
receives appointment, they also will
be preferred in appointments salary
5000 to 81 900, with promotions to
81, 600 and $500. :: ssSss..: - IS
! April 6.7-8-Engineer craftsmen, su-
.pervising architects Office, salary 81
400. to $1,000. Z szS 55 4. . 55
s April :19-Matron, Indian service +:
g April 1924 -Teacher, Indian service.
Blanks. ETC., can be obtained from
the secretary at st. Paul postofi1c'e. 0
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-03-26

and ante rooms and large assembly
hall. This will be the lodge home for
all the different lodges and organiza-
lions in the city. The hall will be
made strictly modern. A. contract has
been let, entailing an outlay of some
$500, which, provides for hard wood
floors, water, gas, electric lights.
The assembly hall, which will be
provided with a piano, will be rented
to desirable persons for entertain
ments, parties, balls, etc. We have
long felt the need of just such a place
as DR.. Brown is providing for us.