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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-11-08

said, is now rapidly decreasing. Then, too, other
farmers, hard pressed by adversely in the period
of low prices, were unable to hold their product,
even if confident of a rising market later on.
With better prices therefore inevitably comes
greater freedom and more gradual marketing.
Wastes in Cotton Growing.
There are yet many wastes in cotton growing.
One waste which went on for a full century and
has not yet been completely redeemed, was the
waste of cotton seed, For most of the last hun
dred years the farmers have realized only S5,OOO,-
600 from their cotton seed now they receive $780,
100000. Another waste is in the reckless use OF
commercial fertilizers, and another the even more
reckless selection of seed for planting. Still an
other waste, likely to have attention now, is the
total loss of unopened bolls; by threshing these
in parts of Texas last year nearly 100000 was
added to the value of the Lone Star crop. 1t it
is possible to invent an effective cotton-picker,
then it is fair to assume that we are wasting $780,
100000 yearly in depending on hand-labor for
this work. Millions, too, are wasted by the use
of inefficient tools, and millions more through un-
wise methods of cultivation and failure to rotate
crops. The cotton boil weevil also threatens a
loss of hundreds of millions if not checked. Last
ly, we are still shipping 60 per cent of our cotton
TO EurOp6-alI1OSC as uu0cOuOLuIC. DIS hdS =
said, as it would be to ship our iron ore instead
of turning it into the finished product here.
The Golden Era Ahead of the South.
I cannot better conclude this article than by
quoting an extract from an address by Mr.. Rich
ard II. Edmonds, of the Manufacturers Record,
delivered in New York City, a few months ago
not a mere day dream, a flight of fancy, but a
prediction of what actually bids fair to come to
pass within the life time of most of those who
read this article:
"It is not to be expected that the South ever ~"n
manufacture it's entire cotton production 1or'
when it has reached the point where it consumes
in it's own mills the 1O,5OO,OOO bales which now
measure its average crop, the world Will be de-
handing of it, and it will meet the worlds de-
mands, probably 2O,OOO,O 900 bales. But the util-
ization in it's own mills of 1000, 900 bales would
mean the employment of 100000 operatives, the
investment in mills and textile machinery of not
less than s. 1000, 900, 1000, and the annual output
would be worth 10000, 100000.
"Then, indeed, would the South, without monop-
olizing the worlds cotton manufacturing inter
ests. be the dominant factor, the center OF the
worlds cotton mill business, producing 2O,OOO,OOO
bales and consuming at home in its own mills
100000 900 bales.
"Both will come about in due time. The South
sees before it this prize, rich beyond words to de-
scribe. creating wealth beyond anything which
this section or any other section has known, anc
this is the prize-a prize great enough to enrlcf
an empire-for which it has entered the race
That it will ~g.l admits of no question"
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-11-08
The Warehouse System.

Just now a great deal is being said IN the news
naners about the proposed warehouslng system
Of the Southern Cotton Corporation. Undouoteo-
" the custom of rushing the cotton on the mar
ket during the three or four months OF the PICK.
ing season has a tendency to depress prices ano
undoubtedly a system of gradual marketing
through a period of ten months would 40 much 10
avoid the wild fluctuations now preValllng; Ou'
whether or not the farmers will look with favor
on the great Sully warehousing scheme remains
to he seen. Even if the warehousing system does
not become general, however, cotton growers are
rLe1v 70 break away very rapidly from the old
nlan of selling cotton as fast as harvested LII
the first place, every Glen farmer, every farmer
with a mortgaged crop, has had to put his cotton
on the market Immediately, this Glass; as has oeen
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-11-08
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

I can think of nothing to ELL my time with, and
so, without any constraint, I read the Life OF
Brant. It is a very extravagant compliment to :
pay to Brant, or to General Schuyler, or to Gen''9E
eral Washington. My time should be as good 'aseS9
their time: my world, my facts, all my net fe8aSm
lions as good as theirs, or either of theirs. hFaAh2nI
err let me do my work so well that other i&fess?4i -
thew choose, may compare my texturelaaftf1 thteh1
texture of these and find it identicaB Hi8pqffe OF
best. Let us, if we must have great actions, make91'
our own so.-From Emerson's EssaErRJR" Spdr5dT
al Laws n 10Y .1o9anI 2m
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-11-08
THIS WEEKS FEATURES.

MARKET COTTON SLOWLY.-The letter by
President Harvie Jordan deserves the attention
of cotton growers everywhere. Read his rea-
sons for warning against hasty marketing of
the rest of the crop.
FARM WORK STOCK: CARE AND FEEDING
IT is not too high praise to say that this is one
of the most valuable articles ever printed in
this paper. Every farmer has a horse to feed,
and every horse feeder can profit by DIR. But
ler's advice.
ond of a series of articles by DIR. Stevens which
should be brought to the attention OF every
country school teacher. See that your teacher
reads them.
AN EDUCATIONAL OBJECT LESSON
"Things seen are ~mightier than things heard"
and these illustrations, with Prof. Joyner's ex-
planation, should bring other communities to
consolidation and local taxation.
THE RICH KINGDOM OF COTTON.-As this
article, written by request of Editor Page for
the November Worlds Work, is the result of
much greater research and labor than are our
ordinary editorials, no apology is needed for its
use in preference to more hurriedly-prepared
matter.
In mailing statements TO SUBSCRIBERS last week.
a number of reminders intended for subscribers
whose term expired on a certain date, were accl-
dentally sent to subscribers who we're paid to a
later date. We sincerely regret the mistake.
Look at the date on your label. That shows
the time your subscription expired or will ex-
pire. And if it has expired, please let us have
YOUR renewal now, without waiting to be aske"
again.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
SHAFT TO FIRST
CIVIL WAR VICTIM
Monument Commentaries
Death of Baily Brown.
UNVEILED AT GRAFTON, w. VA.
Soldier While Intoxicated Shot in En-
counter With Rebel
Picket.

GRAFTON. w. Va. April 2S.-Ten
thousand veterans and visitors aSe here
today TO attend the unwilling of the
monument erected to the memory OF
Baily Brown. the first soldier killed in
the civil war.
The shaft, a handsome granite affair,
is situated In the National Cemetery at
this place 1t was built by funds raised
by the local Grand Army Post.
Shortly after the first shot was fired
at Sumter. a company of Unionists was
formed here. while the Confederates
organized at Fetterman. a mile away.
Bad blood Immediately existed and fire.
quent fist-fights took place.
Brown, while drunk one night. en-
countered John Kelly, a Rebel picket
He refused TO halt when ordered and
fired at Kelly with a revolver. Kelly
with an old musket loaded with slugs,
returned the nre, piercing brown
through the heart.
The ceremonies today were presided
over by Judge John Mason, OF Fairmont
a former Union private.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28

rations should be adjudicated and set
tied in the same manner as disputes
between individuals are adjudicated.
namely. by the arbltrament OF courts
III accordance with recognized principles
OF law; and,
Whereas the Government of the
United States has always recognized
the principle of international arbitra,
ton, and should therefore take the lead
in a diplomatic effort 70 secure It's uni
NeTsaI application; therefore be II
Resolved by the House OF KepreSeh-
tatIves the Senate concurring. That the
President be requested to invite the
governments of the civilized nations 10
send representatives to an internauonat
conference. to be held at time ana
PLACE TO be agreed upon by the severa u
soy ernments. and whose purpose u
shall be to devise plans looking TO the
negotiation of arbitration treaties os
tW cen the United States and the dil-
feIent nations, and also to discuss me
advisability Of. and II possible. agfee
upon. a gradual reduction OF arna-
ment.'
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
HELEN uIGHTFOOT WIFE
OF DEWITT REABURN
Pretty Wedding in All Souls Church
Bridal Trip Will Extend to st.
Louis and British Columbia.

One of the prettiest weddings Of this
season, and of more than ordinary local
interest. was that at All Souls Church
last evening, when Miss Helen Maud
Lightfoot and Dewitt Lee Reaburn
were married. The church was artisti-
caly decorated. tall white pillars capped
with ferns, marking the pews occupied
by relatives. and a splendid arrange
nent of white blossoms against a green
background forming the scheme OF ar
rangement.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. J. Lightfoot, old residents Of
Washington. and the father escorted
the bride 10 the altar Miss Mamie
Whelpley Lightfoot. sister of the bride.
was maid OF honor, and her only at
tendant.
The bridal robe was an exceedingly
graceful imported affair of satin and
lace. and was partially covered by a
tulle veil fastened with orange bios
SONS. A diamond sunburst, the gift OF
the groom. and pearls were the orna-
ments worn, and a shower bouquet of
Bride roses completed the toilet.
The maid of honor wore a gown of
pale yellow, almost covered with a trim
ming Of lace. and carried yellow and
white flowers. Mrs. Lightfoot, mother
Of the bride. wore a most attractive
toilet of cream white lace over lavender,
and carried violets.
Mr. Reaburn had as best man Ernest
| Hamilton. and the ushers who seated
the 800 guests were headed by j. Jerome
/ Lightfoot, brother Of the bride.
| The other ushers were Thomas Riggs
| r., Pearson Chapman. Mr.. Griffith, Mr.
/ Barnard, and MI Gerdine. Rev. DR.
i Ulysses G. B. Pierce performed the
| ceremony, and John Porter Lawrence
\ a friend OF the bride. took the place %
I the regular organist. A reception fol
! the bridal party and relatives at th'
| home Of the bride followed the church
| wedding The house was beautiful,
decorated IN yellow and white sprinl
] blossoms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reaburn left town las
night for an extended bridal journey
| which includes a visit 10 St Louis 70
the opening Of the exposition, visit II
/ Ohio, another in San Francisco. a tril
to oregon, and a summer in British
Columbia. Mr.. Reaburn comes of
| well-known Virginia family. and is
member of the Geological Survey.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
DR.. COURTNEY DEFENDS
ALASKAN COMMISSION
Bishop Challenges Proof of Reflections
on Integrity and Causes Sensa-
ton at Halifax.

HALIFAX. n. s.. April ga sensa-
ton occurred at the dinner given by
the St. George Society, At which former
Bishop Courtney, row rector OF 81.
James Church, New York. was the chief
guest.
The occasion was given by the remarks
of the Rev. w ]. Armitage, Of Halifax.
who was speaking 20 the toast, The
Land We Live In" Mr.. Armitage re-
Elected caustically on Lord Alverstone
and on the lack of an open mind on the
part of the American commissioners on
the Alaska boundary arbitration.
Bishop Courtney with emphasis replied
he could not allow the Rev. Mr.. Armi-
tage's remarks TO go unchallenged- Dr:
Courtney said he believed the result OF
the award would be in the true interest
of Canada and had been made by men
who were just and would do only what
was right
Elihu Root, one OF the United States
commissioners, was an intimate friend
he said, and man of the greatest IN
tegrity and the soul of honor, Dr:
Courtney added he could not sit still
without defending English justice and
American honesty.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
PRESIDENT YIELDS
IN CRUM CASE
Will Not Insist on COnsid-
GRAFTON of Nomination.
4 POLITICAL CONCESSION
Senators Spooner, Alger, and GalliEge1
Argue Against Continuation of
Bitter Fight.

Since midnight last night it has been
known that the President would recede
from his attitude of insisting on ac,ion
upon the Cfum nomination. He still
feels as strongly as ever. but after a
two hours conference last night with
Senator's Spooner. Alger, and Gahinger,
who called upon him immedia tely after
the adjournment of the executive ses-
zion, Ii was given out that he would not
press the nomination at this time to an
extent to embarrass the members OF che
Senate.
The political situation was squarely
put to the President by his distinguished
callers and this argument was made that
the nomination OF one negro, however
much might be involved. was not or
equal Importance with the conditions the
various Senators Will have TO face in
their respective States, and that II was
the part OF wisdom to allow final ad-
journment to take place at once. Party
leaders now have no fear Of an extra
session.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
MATTE" OF PURE GOLD
FOR JOHN M. THURST0N

Ex-senator John NJ. Thurston has re
ceived a gift Of an S00-ounce matte" OF
pure gold, the product Of mine In
Nicaragua.
Senator Thurston is counsel for James
Deitrick who has a concession of 1900, 600
acres Of land and other rights in Near
aqua. When Mr.. Deitrick came TO the
United States a short while ago he
brought the matte to the Senator.
The brick is a months cleanup of a
twenty-stamp MILL and is valued at
SIG. COO
The Deitrick concession Is under the
management Of James Deitrick, and
financed by Pittsburg capitalists.
In company with Robert 3. Brown,
ex-senator Thurston will leave Wash
ington next week for Sonora, Mexico, 10
go over the -Yaqui Copper Company 8
mines Of which he is vice president and
general counsel. The trip viii include
a journey down the Yaqui River in a
row boat from the mines 10 the Gulf
Of California, a distance Of $50 miles.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BYRON & ZOTTOLI, doing business I'M
der the name of Byron & Zottoli. stone
carving and modelling. have. by mutual
agreement, decided TO dissolve partner
ship The public will please take notice.
ap27-3t ANTHONY M ZOTTOLl.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-That
my wife, NJ A. Obermeyer. has left her
bed and board. and that / will not be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by
her. CHAS. F. OBERMEYER. ap27-5t
SPECIAL NOTICE-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders OF the CrisweH
Chemical Company, of Washington, d
c., will be held at the companys Of
fees. 1905 7th ST. NV, on THURSDAY,
MAY 5. 1904, at 7 O'CLOCK p. NJ. Books
for the transfer of stock will be closed
on May 4, 1904 c. b. RHEEM,
ap25-lOt-eXSu Secretary.
SPECIAL AND LEGAL NOTICES
Herman T. Gasch. Of Gasch Bros, and
Harry c. Birge. secretary Riggs Fire
Insurance Co. hereby give notice Of
their co-partnership under the firm
name of Gasch & Birge. in the real es-
tate and insurance business.
Real Estate offices, 1926 n. Y. ave. NV.
Insurance offices, 70S 14th 81. NV.
Resident Managers. German-American
ms. Co. HERMAN +, GASCH,
apart HARRY G. BlRGE.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
MINISTER GETS RESPITE
FROM REV0LUTIONISTS

Mr. Powell. the United States min
lister 70 Haiti. and the charge d'affaires
at Santo Domingo, has gone TO Port
au Prince. Haiti. on a short leave OF
absence granted him by the State De-
partment. He has been IN Santo Do
mingo since the outbreak Of the revO-
luton.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
Mr.. FITZPATRICK IN
BETTER CONDITION

The condition of Representative Nor
gan c. Fitzpatrick of Tennessee, who
suffered two attacks of epilepsy at the
Capitol last night, and who was sent TO
the Emergency Hospital. is improved
today.
His Illness Is mot considered serious.
and the attending physicians look for
his recovery after rest of few days.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
PENSION CLERK PRESENTED
WITH HANDSOME WATCH

The members OF the Committee on IN
valid Pensions of the House. today pre-
sented Herman Gauss, the pension clerk
who is detailed TO the committee TO as
sist in the preparation Of pension cases,
with a handsome gold watch and chain
as a testimonial of their appreciation OF
his services.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
UNITED STATES TO LEAD
MOVE FOR ARBITRATION
Representative Bartholdt Introduces
Resolution Inviting Other Nations
to Take Action Toward Peace.

Representative Barthoidt (Rep.. MOI
today introduced a concurrent resOlu-
ton inviting the civilized nations OF
the world 10 participate in an arbitra-
ton conference. The resolution reads:
whereas enlightened public opinion
and the spirit of republican institutions
alia1a demand that differences between
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
AUCTION SALES.

WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Auc-
tioneers, 10th ST. and Pennsylvania ave.
Will sell, APRIL 80. 1904, az 10 O'CLOCK.
all goods stored with linked States
Storage Company in the names OF A.
Bowers, J. F. Frisby, Carrie Neal, W. Fl.
Matthews. Jennie Smith. and-George
Poe aD24-6I
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
GUESTS OF U. S. OFFICERS.

DR.. Amador, President of the Panama
republic, and the members of his cabi-
net. were the guests Of the officers of
the United States cruiser Newark at
luncheon yesterday. on board the vessel
at Panama.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
SANTO DOMINGO WILL
CHOOSE A president

Dispatches from Santo Domingo an
nounce a call has been issued for a
general election in the Dominican re-
public late this month, TO ehoos,
president.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
CALI!
IT COMES.

Every first-claSs hotel has
Grape.Nutsint the kitchen for
guests that WILL HAVE 1T.
1t is sometimes left off the
menu, for ii costs something,
and the proprie' or had rather
serve some less known food
that is given to him free
for the privilege of being
named on the menu.
However, if one likes
Crap e-Nuts predigested
food and values the feeling
of strong. vigorous life that
comes with its use, call and
it comes.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28

i; r: !: Nnrgs DaIace : ;::
GREEN TICKET SALE.
ChiIdren's Needs.

Childrens SILK and Null Caps, in
all colors; worth 81. Green hOc
licket Ddy---------------..--
Odds and ends OF Children's Cam
brio Skirts. wide rufhes; sizes
NJ to s years; worth &c. Spe- 1Ec
Lot OF Misses Cambria Skirts. with
lemstitched ruffies: worth &c 1NC
Green Ticket Day .................A -
Children's PercaIe Dresses. Mother
Hubbard style; worth 25c TIC
Special ...--..-... ---......-.-.......-Al
Children's Pique Refers: wide
sailor collars. trimmed with en-
bfoidery. ruffies. and inser- Q &C
ten; usually S175. Now. Q Q
Children's White India Linen
Dresses; long waist effect; waist
trimmed with embroidery and wide
iuftle all over shoulder; worth Q7c
$LSS. Special..-..-........ u
Childrens Corded Swiss Caps with
vide strings. French style; TIC
worth 29c. Green Ticket Day. -
Odds and ends in Long Kimonas,
made Of lawn, with plain Dor q &C
oers; worth SIS. Special at.... O o
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
DEATH RECORD.

DEATH RECORD.
Bell. Johr, IS, 1874 21st g.
Bell, Basil, So. Little Sisters Of the Poor.
Betz. Louis o.. 14OS 9TH =. nv.
Connolly, Bridget S, GO. 1907 l. st.
Dickinson. Joseph, 70. $50 Tenn. ave. ne
Dixon, Viola. months, 1919 Chester Court,
Hall Ben amin F.. 10 Homeopathic Hospital.
Hallinan, Mary, g., sos 18th 81. ne
jackson. Andrew, So 622 l. ST. ne.
Ichnscn. Bessie. !. PCS sth ST. ne.
Knatz. (curad, So Rock Creek Church Road
Molloy, Amy Rilla, IS. l73S 18th st. ne.
Newly. Wilbur. /, 322 Dixuss Court.
smith. Mary f., 20, 1907 r. J. ave.
Ward. Harriet A., 81, 1909 4th st. Sc.
Wheat. William j.. 80. Govt. Hospital Insane.
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
DIED.

AUSTIN-At her residence. rs F Street
northeast. on Thursday. April Is, l9O4,
at a. m, JANE AUSTIN, widow OF
the late James Austin.
Ran Church. corner Sixth Street and
MARYLAND Avenue northeast. on Satur-
dar, April 30, at p. m. Friends invited
ap2S-2t
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
SIS Suits, e E
Nineteen more W.
Main
Store,
SIO-SI0
7fh ST.

y n e n more
Suits for lucky peo-
pie tomorrow Small
lot of extra bargains, The last two
Fridays sales responses were phe-
nomenal-better be sure to get one
Of these early tomorrow. Examines.
eheviots, and plain mixed cloths;
blacks, browns, greens. and grays, IN
Elton and blouse styles. Some satin
lined. some Persian finished; some
braid trimmed Worth
Sic to SIS. Green Ticket Sc m
day.. --------------.---.--.
Three short lots Ready-to-wear
Hats from our recent sales.
Six dozen Ready-to-wear Hats. left
from our recent purchase, which
worth $50 to 81. Special.
Ready-to-wear Hats. in all the sea
sons newest effects, satin, rough,
and fancy straws. flare. turban.
walking. and sailor effects. Black,
white. and fancy braids. De- = &c
signed for $50. 81. and $3.50. ~
Ready-to-wear Hats. Every natty
color of the season. every chic
shape. every smartly new trimming
duplicated under $50. 81 AS
s., and AZ
Ten Misses Cloth Suits; IA, Is.
and Is: blue. brown. and novelty
styles; Elton effects; with ST az
cape. Special.
Seven Satin Foulard Silk Suits;
full blouse effect, shirred yoke. with
tIetelles over shoulder, full puff
sleeves: black. blue, brown, and tan;
ali sizes; worth SIS. Green so *
Ticket Day ---..--.----------. ~ -
Thirty Cloth Suits. in voille Chev-
lot; hOmespun and novelty mixtures;
brown, blue gray, black, and smart
novelties. Worth 80. SD IN
Special. AZ ~
Seventeen Covert Coats; silk lined.
notch collar, fly front. cuff sleeves;
correctly tailored; extra S A S0
quality. Special. ~
Seven Collarless Black Cloth
Jackets; full pun sleeves, 50 Ak
with cuff; worth s.. Special. ~ >
Five handsome Covert Cloth
Jackets: strapped seams, pun sleeves:
handsomely stitched; heavily satin
lined; worth $12. Green So az
Ticket Day.
Five Peau de Sole SILK Coats, with
double capes and pleated back; puff
sieve, with cuffs; full length; extra
quality: worth Sl5. Spe- Il OK
cal --..--------------.-- W. -
Sixteen Black and Blue Walking
Skirts; all wool: both worth 81
end s.. Green Ticket 81 0G
-.--------------------- -
Plain and Mixed Novelty Skirts. in
walking and dress lengths: smartess
collection OF the season: 81 OC
regularly $3.50. Special...... -. ,
The Washington times., 1904-04-28
SoiIed Underwear.

Odds and ends OF soiled Cambria
Corset Covers, Drawers, Short
Skirts. Corset Covers with lace and
embroidery; Drawers trimmed with
lace and cambria ruffles: TIC
worth &c. Green Ticket Day.
Odds and ends OF soiled Gowns.
Skirts. Drawers, and Corset Covers;
Cambric and muslin; sold at 4CC
59c. Green Ticket Day.. - ,
Odds and ends of Cambria and
NainsOOk Gowns; high and low
Eeck Skirts with knee fiounces
trimmed with Medici and Point De
Paris lace. Drawers with nalnsook
embroidery edges and fine 4 &C
lace: worth sl.75. Special-....-- OO
Fifty dozen Cambria Corset Covers.
lace trimming in neck and armholes.
Worth &c. Green Ticket 10Ic
Day .--.-.--.------.-------- =
Odds and ends of Sill Girdles; ba-
t.ste and coutil: perfect fitting; a AC
u orth &c Green Ticket Day.
Main Store Oniy)