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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05
A Bright Outlook for North Carolina Agriculture.
litors Progressive Farmer :


/ send 81 to renew my subscription to The Pro-
gressive Farmer. / wish to say that L am more
than pleased with the great improvement in the
paper. 1t ought to be in the hands of every farm
er, especially in North Carolina. We need just
such a paper as you are making it. There is no
reason why, as heretofore, farmers should be COM
PEELED to send out of the State for their agricul-
tural papers. Let The Progressive Farmer be the
medium of exchange of opinions for the farmers;
and situated at the capital of the State, being in
close touch with the workings of the Department
of Agriculture and of the A. & M. College, there
is no reason why it should not be a power for
great good to the people of the State. With a
good home agricultural paper, together with the
work of the Department of Agriculture for the
farmers, and the education of boys to become
farmers at the A & M. College, there seems to be
a brighter day for North Carolina agriculture.
l wish you success, and anything that
[ can do to encourage and help you in the good
cause, let me know.
Very sincerely, r. w. SCOTT.
Melville Stock Farm, Melville, n. c., March s,
1904.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05
r. w. SCOTT.
Notes About Corn, Peas, and Flowing.
Editors Progressive Farmer :

l promised to give my experience on blowing,
and if you will permit me a mall place in your
much esteemed paper, I will tell my brother farm
ers how it is with me.
First, if you don't get your blowing done in the
spring as soon as you would like to have it done,
do not be discouraged and don't pillow too slightly
in order to get over the land, nor pillow when land
is too wet. Either one is a loss of time and labor,
also injurious to land. Last year was a late,
wet spring here in old Burke County, and | was
running a saw-mill, hence we could not pillow soon.
[ did not pillow any until after the 9Th of April.
But with four mules on hand and a small crop to
put out (only about fifteen acres), I plowed and
narrowed with disk harrow and put it in good
shape before planting and gathered the best crop
per acre that / have ever done.
x X X
You should select your seed corn in the fall
and have plenty on hand, but do not shell it until
you need it. When ready to plant, put corn in
a wash tub or some such vessel, wet it thoroughly,
rubbing it we'll, then put some unslacked ashes
on corn and rub we'll again. Put on ashes enough
to make the bran a deep yellow. Then let dry
off so as to work well in corn drill.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05
TALKS ON INSECT PESTS.
IV.-The Terrapin Bug.
Burke Co., n. @.
Progressive Farmer:


This insect is a very serious pest of cabbage,
collards and other nearly related plants; indeed,
in some parts of North Carolina, gardeners have
almost despaired of growing these vegetables. It
is known by a variety of names such as: "Har-
lequin bug" from the gay arrangement of its
colors; "lincolnite,'' from the fact that it made
its appearance about the time of President Lin
coins administration; "calico-back," from the
contrasting colors; "tire bug" from the fact that
its. attack causes the plant to wilt and die as if
burned by fire. In some localities in the State
it is even known as the "Sherman bug" because
of its appearance about the time that Sherman's
army was operating most actively in the South.
BY reason of It's appearance at the times just
mentioned, many have assumed that it is a native
of the Northern States, and was introduced into
the South by the shipment of supplies to the
Northern soldiers then in our midst. This is an
entirely erroneous idea, for the insect is in reality
a native of the far South, probably Mexico or
or Central America, and its first serious injuries
in the United States were noted in Texas. 1t
spread northward and reached North Carolina in
the sixties. 1t is we'll for us to know this, for it
makes our knowledge of the insect more clear,
and its life history is modified to conform to our
climate, which is more severe than that of it's ma
tive country.
Being a native of the far South, the insect can
not easily pass through severe winters, and in
this State only the hardy, full-grown bugs survive
this season, so far as we know. This is very
fortunate for us. Likewise, the shorter season of
warmth in the mountainous parts of the State
prevents it becoming so serious a pest there as it
is in the warmer sections.
The adult bugs pass the winter under rubbish,
logs, boards or stones lying on the ground, especi-
ally near fields or gardens where their food
plants were grown the previous summer. From
these hiding places they emerge early in April
and congregate upon seeding kale, turnips, etc.,
upon which they subsist until cabbage, collards
or other suitable food is to be had in abundance,
when they - to it and continue their destruction.
The females deposit the eggs in a cluster, usually
a dozen in each lot, on the under side of the leaves.
The eggs are pearl-gray, with black markings,
Oarre1-shaped, and stand on end in the cluster in
two compact rows. A little searching in summer
will enable you to recognize them if you do not
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05

know them already. The eggs hatch into small
greenish-colored bugs with black markings,
which somewhat resemble the adults in general
appearance, but are of course much smaller, the
markings are not so conspicuous, and there are
no wings. The young bug sheds its skin from
time to time, each new skin being larger than the
old one which preceded it. There are four or five
of these mouths of the skin until the adult stage
is reached when the insect has fully developed
wings and can fly freely from place to place.
It should be noted that this method of growth is
similar to that of the grasshoppers, in that the
young is always somewhat like the adult in gen
eral appearance except in size and III not having
wings. 1t is a very different mode of development
from that found among butterflies, moths, beetles,
flies, and bees, in which the young is a caterpillar,
grub or maggot.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
AGREEMENT WITH KOREA.
Japan Publishes Text Of Agreement
Signed Last Month.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
Toxic. sept. 5.-The government to-
lay published the text of an agree.
ment signed at Seoul on Aug. 22, be-
tween representatives of Japan and
Korea. The agreement follows;
First. the Korean government shall
engage as financial advisers to the
Korean government a japanese sub
ject recommended by the, Japanese
government and all matters concern
ing finance shall be dealt with after
his counsel has been taken.
Second. the Korean government
shall engage as diplomatic adivser TO
the department of foreign affairs a
foreigner recommended by the Jap
anese government aud all important
matters concerning foreign relations
shall be dealt with after his counsel
has been taken.
Third. the Korean government
shall previously ccnsult the japanese
government in concluding treaties and
conventions with foreign powers and
In dealing with other important siplo-
matte affairs. such as the granting Of
concessions 10 or making Of contracts
With fcrsign p5wers.~
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
WOMEN AND CHILDREN PERISH
MANY OF INJURED WILL DIE.
Explosion Of Lamp in Hallway Shuts Off Dozens Of
Poor People Who Had No Means Of Escape,
Owing to Alterations Being Made
in Building

BY the Associated Press.
New York. Sept i.-Fourteen per.
scns were killed aud nearly a score
injured In fire in a iivestory dou
Bile tenement in Attorney street a an
early hour this morning. II is one
Of the worst fires and aoss Of human
life that has occurred on the East
Side in several years, although the
property loss was slight.
The dead include four woner. one
man and nine children. ranging in age
from three months 10 IL years. Many
of the injured were taken to hospitals
and It is thought that several Of these
will die. Among the injured were
five firemen who were ON the fourth
floor balcony when 4 fell with them.
The small number of men among
the killed and Injured was due TO the
fact that most of the men Who liyei
in the building. following the Attorney
street custom in hot weather, were
asleep on the roof while a few Of the
women and children were there
Those on the roof were unable to es.
cape by descending through the burn.
ing building and made their way to
safety over the neighboring roofs.
Meanwhile, the members of their FAM
lilies who had remained in the rooms
found escape cut OFF and panic reign
ed throughout the structure
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
EXPLOSION KILLS
FIVE PERSONS
NITRocLYcERiNE BEING LOWER.
ED IN MCKAY OIL WELL GOES
OFF PREMATuRElY AND
CAUSES FRIcHTFUL AccI
DENT.

Findlay. Ohio. Sept 4.-Five per
sons are dead and an equal number
ars seriously injured as a result Of 4
premature explosion of ni;roglycerinc
near Upper Sandusky today.
The dead:
MALEN LOOKABAIGH. ofF.ndlay.
LAFE MCKAY. of Findlay.
JOSEPH FOX. Of Lima.
CORINE WISE. Of Upper S1ndusky.
EMANUEL URCAN. Of Cincinnati.
Injured.
Ernest Wise. lcg maugleI, internal.
may die.
DUp;is DDokalsugh. car blown on.
leg broken. may die
Alice Wise. injured about the head
critical.
Mary Culliford. bruised about body
Claire LOOkabaugh. face cut.
The accident Occurred while q Nc
Kay oil well shooter vas lowering nj
trOgiycerine At the tine his assist
ants. Dcoksbangf and Fox. together
with the others. were grouped about
the we'll The 9use II the explosion
Is unknown
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
Magnificent in Decorations the City
of the Golden Gate Throws Wide
Her Doors in a Grand Wei
come to the TempIars of
the United States.

entrance 20 the elstric highway which
extended up Market street for two
miles and which vas formed Of col
9nnadeG. columns and ar~Aes OF glow.
ing bulbs.
All along the line Masonic enblens
and American flags hung from every
building
The Masonic temple was ablaze
with lights and Templar ingignia. The
court Of honor. at the intersection OF
Market. Geary and Kearney streets.
loomcd overhead with 5000 incandes.
cents.
From cables stretching from tall
buildings en- each side Of Market
street was suspended a glittcring beli-
shaped mass with a rim 40 feet in d.
ametcr with strings fapering to the
top lights. while in the center of the
web. blazing like a huge jewel. was
seen the sign OF the order. A huge
passion cross with the motto. In
Hoe sieno viuces. all thickIy en-
crusted wi.h lights. lay in the center
0f the web A. its outer cdse. sus-
peudci from the huge ring al inter
vais. were other emhiems Of the or
der. ali richly Illuminated.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
PREMIER COMBS
MAKES A SPEECH
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Auxerrc France, Sept. i.-Premier
Combes made an important speech 10.
day. In retracing the policy OF the
government during the Ias.. two years
he said that municipal and depart
mental elections had been given full
evidence that was approved by the
country. Regarding the future the
premier said ths, he would continue
to carry out his policy fer national
sovereignty and the complete laietiza-
tion OF society Religious 20 yer had
openly torn up discord and it was not
his intention TO try to mend =. The
risk of Frances losing her position as
the protector of eastern Catholics. the
premier said was wholly insufficient
motive for the foregoing separation
Of the church and s,ate. which circum
stances had obliged him to inscFibe on
his program alongside the reduction
Of military service. the income tax
and workmen's pensions. The pre-.
mier was heartily appIauded
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
MAY SAVE HIM HIS COMMAND
AND STOP COURT MARTIAL
Terrific Slaughter Inflicted By japanese on Saturday,
0rIoff Losing l,500 Men in One Regiment
--Kuropatkin Asks For An
other Army

and his bitter reproaches against Gen.
Stakelberg, are attributed 10 his cha
| grin over the failure Of his offensive
| plans.
Gen. Kuropatkin now telegraphs
that his only serious losaes are con
fined to Major Gen. Orloff's detach-
ment, which was guarding the left
flank at Yen-Tai. This detachment
consisted Of mixed European detach.
ments and was suddenly attacked by
japanese infantry and artillery con-
cealed In tall Chinese corn and grass.
The Russians lost their heads and re.
treated precipitately.
The Japanese inflicted great slaugh-
ter, one of Gen Orioff's regiments
losing i,5G0 men. or half of the force.
No details are given of the escape
of Gen. Stakelberg's corps from the
clutches of the enemy, but 1t is be-
lieved that 1t owes its safety to the
neglect or inability Of the Japanese
to follow up their advantage
The war office makes the state
ment that the Russian retreat from
Lao Yang did not involve the loss of
guns, and 1t declares that the aban.
doned stores at Liao-Yang were set
on fire before the Russians crossed
the Taitse river.
The Russian Losses before Lao
Yang. as officially comput il, were
1920. i
1t is reported this evening that
Gen. Kuropatkin has arrived at Tieh-
ling, II miles south of Ysntai on the
railroad and Is miles north of Muk.
den. yentai is 10 miles northeast of
Liao-Yang
The ear this afternoon received
Telegram from Gen. Kuropatkin asking
for the immediate dispatch to the far
east of the sixth army corps.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
by TIE Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
st: Petersburg, Sept 4.-Gen. Stak-
eiberg's firat Siberian army corps,
which was reported yesterday by Gen.
Kuropatkin as having been cut off
to the westward of Liao-Yang, has
been extricatcd.
Gen. Kuropatkin telegraphed at 7
o'clock Saturday evening. Sept 3,
that the greater portion Of his army
was then south of Yentai. about ten
miles northeast of Liao-Yang and that
the other portion of y. was crossing
the Taitse river and taking up po-
sition On the north bank. This mes
rage was received by the car early
hopeful light on the position Of the
Russian army and the authorities
gave signs Of relief. There Is no at
tempt, however, to conceal the gray
ity of the situation In view of the alb
sence of news regarding what Is hap.
pening today. The Japanese began
a vigorous attack Sunday morning,
Gen. Stakelberg was allowed 20
cross the river and came up with the
main army in time to enable the shat
tered remnants of Maj Gen. Orloff's
detachment to retreat. This exploit
is likely to condone Gen. S.akelberg's
disobedience. but unless the czar for
gives him he will have to appear be-
fore a court martial and probably will
lose his command.
Ii Is not clear In the latest telegram
whether the Russians are continuing
their retreat or whether they have
been compelled to face the foe.
The gloomy report telegraphed by
the Russian commander.in-chief in the
early stages OF the fight OF Saturday
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05

A number of daring reacueg were
made by the firemen and police and
the conditions under which they work
ed were unusual and difficult
The loss Of life was due chiefly 70
the fact that alterations were being
made In the tenement building. The
basement and first floor, the latter
about six feet above the sidewalk. had
both been cut through, the front and
rear walls having been removed and
the upper floors being supported by
s.eel beams. This left the only
means OF exit from the upper floors a
small step ladder.
Twelve families lived in the house
and II Is said that the tearing away
OF the lower floor was done so quick
ly that certain tenants were unable to
get their furniture out and thus were
compelled TO remain
The fire n supposed 20 have been
caused BY an explosion OF 4 lamp
that had been left to light the hall on
the second floor and the sleeping ten
ants were not aroused until the hall
way was ablaze and escape through
the building cut on.
Leon Sober. owner OF the building,
Morris Levine. agent and Henry
Breitman,. superintendent we're ar
rested tonight charged with criminal
negligence.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SanFrancisco, SepG 4.-Many spe-
,lal trains bringing knights Templar
arrived today. There was an almost t
continuous procession up Market
s,reet of marching commander.es on
the way to headquarters. Among the
irst arrivals Sere Cairo. lll. Kalama.
700, Mich. and Dcs Molnes. la.
Special ferviccs were held today in
connection with the conciave. The
irst took place al the First CongTcga-
tional church and was attended by
members Of the grand encampment
At night a sacrei concert was given
at Mechanics pavilion in memory Of
President Mckinley, with a chorus of
500 voice.
Knights who arrived after dark re-
ceivei the impression that the city
was aaame WaTships in the harbor
were strung with lights and he white
beams Of scarchlights cross d the
Ky.
The frry building with ibs high
tower picked cut in grrcn iac5nacs
cents and r. plend %; with great rel
electrical Maltese crusE. crowEsj the
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
poNNeLLY UNpAuNTEo.
Despite Desertion Of New York strik-
ers, He Will Contneue Efforts 10
Create Meat Famine.

Chicago. Sept. f.-The return TO
work of $500 butcher strikers m
New York City has no material effect
on the general situation in the stock
yards strike. according to President
Donnelly. of the Butchers Union. In
an address this afternoon before
5.ge0 strikers and friends. Donnslly
4 clareI that despite the descrtion OF
the New York members Of the union.
he woulI mat no change in the plans
io tie up the meat industry Of the
country this week.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
TOXIC Is STILL CELEBRATING
AND KUROKI STILL FIGHTS
Brilliant Commander Of Oyamas Right Wing Attempting Another
Big Fianking Movement to Cut Off His
Retreating Adyersaries
DETAIL OF BATTLE OF LAO YANG SHOW THAT BOTH SIDES
FOUGHT

BY the Associated Press.
Toxic, Sept. i.-Beyond Field Mar.
shal Oyama's dispatch reporting the
occupation of Lao Yang and the com.
mencement Of General Kuroki's turn.
ing movement against the Russians
left. nothing further concerning the
battle of Lao Yang has reached Toxic
today. Neither the number, Of Rus
SLAMS who succeeded in escaping
northward nor the number encom-
passed by General Kuroki's turning
movement is known.
The severity OF the Russian defeat
hinges largely on Kurokf's movement.
while, If successful. the number Of
Russian prisoners viii be large.
The meager reports received in
dicate that the soldiers Of both armies
went to the limit Of human endurance
and suffered terribly. n was imDos-
sible instantly 10 supply them with
food aud water. and the men have
fought for days. starving and psrched
with thirst.
Although full details are lacking. the
duration Of the fighting. the number
eneaged and losses 50 far reported in
dicaie that Lao Yang win prove 20 be
one Of the greatest battles Of history.
Toxic is brilliantly Illuminated to
night and joyful crowds are parading-
the streets cheering the EXPLOITS Of
Field Marshal Oyama and GeHersl
Oku Eodzu and KuroE rTyWiB
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05

ness.
The launch is believed 10 have heon
caught in the trough Of the lake. a
heavy wind prevailing during the
night.
When the boat was found it was
stripped Of everything that could
serve as bs- for the occupants
and there was hope that some Of the
party might have remained anoat,
but today's Developments indicate
that all went down To death. The
body OF BegIey was found ON the
beach this afternoon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05

BY the Associated Press.
Cleveland, Sept. Five men Of
Cleveland were drowned In Lake Erie
Ast night by the capsizing OF a naph-
tha launch in which they were en-
pudte 70 vermillion to attend the
yacht races.
The dead are.
JOHN ID. BEGLEY.
ALBERT G. TREIBER
PAUL HARTNER.
MAX HURTIG.
JULES HURTIG.
The first that was known of the
drownings was when the launch float
ed to the beach near the edge of the
water at the park, late last night.
Cries for help had been heard by
campers along the shore. but no as
sistance could be given in the dark.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
GRAPE sTEAIERskiLLED

Savanna, H.. Sept. 4.--John Refus
shot and fatally wounded Floyd Davis,
Is years old, Saturday night while Da-
Wis, with several others, !. is alleged,
was stealing grapes from Refus'
vineyard. Davis died today Refus
has given himself up
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05

Durham White Stevens, counsellor
of the Japanese legation at Washing
ton, will be diplomatic adviser to the
Korean government, while Mr.. Mega
ia, director of the revenue bureau at
Toxic, will be Korea's financial ad-
wiser
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
SIX BURNED TO DEATH.
be Associated Press

BY The Associated Press
s.. Johns. y B.. Sept 4.-Bdwsrd
Clarke. aged 81. his wife. their dangh-
ter and three children Of Alfred ;.
Wet we're burned to death near Fre5-
erickioa today in Gre which de
stru, 81 the Wet home
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
ORDERS TO DIs4RM.

By the Associated Press.
Saigon. French IDdo-China. Sept.
4-The commander of The Russian
cruiser Diana has received orders
from the Russian admiralty - dlsarm
the Diana
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
LEAVES ARMY FOR PULPIT.
By he Associated Press.

Washington. Sept Chaplain
William Colbert. Of the Eighth lEfan-
try. has resigned as the instance OF
Archbishop ireland. 10 take chsrge
Of a Roman Catholic parish in Min
nesota. Another catholic ssergyman
vii Be- appointed tc fil The vacancy.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
VERMONT CAMPAIGN cLos<s.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
Burlington. VI, Sept 4--The cam
oaigz closed snight The Democrats
csnc ID tire election II the Republican
eanG.-ate FOR governor Tuesday. bit
10 not beIese his majority wili exceed
z0.080. The Republican corl~' ae
havessr. claim = majority Of k.eee
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
Won PLEHVE'S
ASSASSIN GONE!
Daring Prison Delivery at St
Petersburg BY Forging Sigma
ture of Minister Of Justice
to a Note.

the Associated Press.
special dispatch St Petersburg by
Pehve
Of high rank accompanied and two gendan
alleged be Min
The sanctioned the removal of
officials handed
deliberate Nothing
either pretended officers
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05
FIVE DROWNED
IN LAKE ERIE
Naptha Launch Capsizes, and All
on Board Were 0st
VAIN CRIES FOR HELP

NO ASSISTANCE COULD BE Rem.
DERED BY LISTENERS ON
SHORE-MEN WERE EN-
ROUTE TO ATTEND
YACHT RACES.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-05

AT Cairo s 4 m. ysaterdaysi
10 oieet; fall or in "a hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-22
COMING EVENTS
Entertainments. Fairs and Sociables of Local Interest ss

Entertainments. Fairs and sociables of
 Local Interest.
 Feb. "shakespearean Recit- ap' by Miss Louise Demmon, at S.30 p. n1., in Friendly League Hall
 Feb 25-Musica1 and dramatic en- tertainment by league members for the benefit of the Friendly league in Friendly league entertainment Aall.
 Feb a7.-Smoker. by the Savage Athletic club at their rooms. Feb 27-Promenade by the Water bury Military band at Oity hall.
 Feb 29-Dance by Ingeborg lodge, No P, o. of V, at Foresters' hall, bank street. .s Mar 5-Entertainment and smoker by Clock Case shop employees at Turn hall, Jefferson street.
 March 17-Dramatio entertainment and promenade at City hall by A. O. H. a 2.@t tsS e&G
 March 17-Leap year party at Odd Fellows hall.
 March 17-yYa shinguon Hill eighth annual concert and promenade at the Jacques auditorium.
 April 4Sociable and dance by Magnolia lodge, No 90, K. Of P, at SpeedweIl hall. 4@ .s@ ,.s> e3..S
 Apr 4-9-Fair given by the united councils of the Knights of Columbus at City hall. <
 April 6-Promenade and dance giv- en by French institute at Jacques Auditorium.
 April SSacred Heart drum corps annual concert and ball at the audi torium.
 April 14-16-16-1S-First grand fair by Division No 1, A. o. H., at Colum- bus hall. Naugatuck.
 April 15-Lecture and literary con cert at A. M. Zion church. Lecture by HonlJ. o. Dancy; subject, "The Best Thing for the Negro to Do.'
 April 26-30-At City hall, A. O. Fl. union fair, to raise funds to erect monument in St Joseph's cemetery.