The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-11

cotton crops Of course there will be some additional Improvements, but believe that MT. Lowry has solved the cotton picker. I fully endorse it in
 w. M. selden." David F. Lowe. (cotton broker. 12s Commerce Street):
 From my observations of previous lattempts at inventing cotton picker | that would pick. I had no faith when | l went out to the farm of Mir. Moses McLemore. to see the Lowry Cotton Picker operate, and I was fully im- bued with the impression that would only witness another failure in that line. But was asreeably disappointed. MT. Lowry's machine Is, as yet. somewhat incomplete; but it was clear | ly demonstrated that he had certainly solved the problem of picking cotton, | at a large saving In cost, by an intelli- gent machine, manipulated by ordinary negro labor.
 Its absolute success. in my opinion, | now depends only upon how cheap the machine can be placed In the hands of | the farmer. The cost of it's operation l has already been settled on practical, VI David r. Lowe. | M. P. LeGrand (of the Merchants and Planters Farley National Bank; After witnessing the performance or l the cotton picker which. l believe Is known as the Lowry invention. feel | that l should write you, thanking you I for the opportunity of witnessing the work of this machine. which l feel | means so much to the South. It strikes me that the principle upon which the machine works is practica- ble. and Is success. It picks the cot ton and, I believe, will go a great way towards settling the labor prob lem which Is already confronting the Southern planter.
 Wishing that success which I feel Mr. Inv dne | Yours truly, M. F. LeGrand."
 F. c. Janney dnventor and con veyancer)
 Referring to our conversation this morning in regard to the Lowry Cot ton Picker 1 beg to say that l wit messed the successful operation or same few days ago on the McLemorc plantation. I feel confident that MT. Lowry has solved the problem. and that successful cotton picking by machinery is no longer a matter of conjecture or speculation but is an assured reality.
 Tn this connection, might add that looked upon the successful operation of this picker with great interest. in- asmuch as 1 myself. have delved into fathomless mysteries. hoping that might startle the world with an fn- vention of this character, which. would in the course of time relieve the congest- ed situation, such as is often the ease in the South where we are entirely dependent on negro labor So the only praise that l can sing is ito the victor My congratulations and best wishes to MT. Lowry upon his successful in- vention. Long live the cotton picker! Yours truly "E. C. Janney" General Barry L. Holt (capitalist and | farmer):
 Even from the scant opportunity that I have had to see The Lowry | Auto-Cotton Picker operate am fully convinced that he has hit upon the | right idea of picking cotton by ma | chinery.
 Tn my opinion. when it is perfected. l this machine will prove great bless | ing to the South; in economizing labor | timc and expense in gathering the cot | ton crop. E. L. Holt
 s. L. Tyson. (planter and cashier American National bank): "I have witnessed the demonstration of the Lowry Cotton Picker'on the Me Lemore plantation, and I think that MT. Lowry has probably solved the problem of picking cotton by machine ry Still, I think 1t remains to be rank, green cotton, or not. "In my opinion the fact that Mir Lowry has brought the machine to the cotton fields in order to perfect It, is good sign that he will solve satisfacto- rily this. the great problem of the
 $ L. Tyson M. B. Houghton (planter and mem Der of Montgomery County Board Of
 T have witnessed the operation of | the Lowry Cotton PICKER for short time and believe 1t is the beginning of a successful picker, founded on correct principles.
 T think 1t can be adjusted so as to gather cotton in all stages of its de- velopment; and will harvest 1t under human direction more economically M. B. HOUGHTON" John r. Pearson tcity ship broker and agent for Peruvian Guano, l23 Commerce Street.:
 The Lowry Cotton PICKER is a demonstrated success in principle. But. like the first harvesters of grain and grass, 1t will have to be perfected.
 Tn my opinion this can be easily done in time for gathering the next
 T expect, moreover, to see thls Cot ton PICKER developed until the pick ing and the separating of the seed from the lint will be done In the cot
 "JNo. F. PEARSON
 pr. A. St. Clair Tenniile (pianter and manufacAurer):
 "The present cotton crop of the South is practically produced upon a basis of paupcr wages. The introduction of machinery has always, in the past. requires intelligence and expertness to operate machinery on a paying basis. In other words. the laborer is worthy of his hire,' and machinery brings out the survival of the fjttest.'
 Tn my opinion. Mir. Lowry has hit upon the right principle, and has in- vented d machine which will prove Of great benefit to both land owners and laborers in the South: when the slight practical Improvements, indicated by Its tests in our cotton fields shall have been made.
 (signedJ "A. ST. c. TENNILLE" w D. Westcott, (planter): '1 spent two hours watching the op- eration of the Lowry Cotton Picker.
 The principle of the machine is correct one. and will aid the South ma tcrially in gathering the cotton crop.
 T endorse all that MT. Matthews has said, and add that too much praise cannot be given MT. Lowry.
 (Slgned.) w. D. Westcott."
 Gen. R. F. Ligon. (planter and Clerk of Alabama Supreme CourD:
 So far as I am a judge of such a machine. l will candidly say that the Lowry Cotton Picker is quite a suc- cess now.
 Tt is possible that other improve mcnts will be made upon 1t, so that II will still further reduce the cost of gathering the cotton crop.
 q am sure that MT. Lowry has prac- ticalIy solved the problem of picking cotton hv machinery.