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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12
Bills.
T. B. PARKER.

North Carolina is probably the only section in
the United States in which there are a large num-
Der of people who are so honorable that they re-
gard the presentation of a bill against them as
a reflection upon their honor.
This is the survival of the good old days when
money was easy, profits large and life moved
slowly. The farmer bought freely from his mer-
chant and paid surely when it was convenient
without any urging whatever. A bill was evidence
that trust was at an end.
But this day has passed. Men trust each other
as much as ever. But bills have a different sig
nifcance and are more necessary. They are not a
sign of distrust, but of the need to collect &C
counts. The world moves faster now; money
must flow faster; profits are seant and collec-
tions must be prompt to save interest and dis
count.
A man wrote a newspaper man in this city last
week that he was eighty years of age and had
never received a "dun for money" until the news
paper man sent him one. His honor was touched.
We had a somewhat similar experience with a
Baptist minister recently.
While there remain men who do not wait for
bills, the vast majority will not pay until they
have received a bill. In towns and cities nearly
every one waits until a bill is received We could
wish it we're otherwise.
This beng so, bills must be sent out. Ihey
must be sent out or accounts will not be collected,
and loss and ruin will follow. Quick and full col
~lections are essential to success.
Nor can discrimination be made. The editor
has so much else to do that he cannot send out
the accounts. If he might, he could discriminate.
But he cannot. The matter is given into the
hands Of q clerk with instruction to include all
it being thoroughly understood that a statement
of account is not a sign of Impotence or distrust,
but of the need of money.-Biblical Recorder.
THo uo,,co E.;dov roodo available +bo sum &c
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12

One of the chief objects of this paper is to ex-
pose and condemn every scheme to humbug the
aFmcr-regardless of the amount of money for
advertising that we lose by this course. We are
not going to let "limbless cotton" schemes, fraud
Qlent cream separators, "stock foods" sold at out
fageous prices, humbug compost formulas" or
anything of the kind, into our columns, nor are
We going to keep quiet while such sharpers rob
our farmers. DIR. Kilgore's letter this week is
only the first skirmish in our warfare against
frauds.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12
HIS WEEKS PAPER-SOME RANDOM COM
MINT

Ye Editor, having the duties of manager of the
business department of the paper now on his
shoulders, has not found time to prepare the
usual quantity of editorial. matter for this weeks
number or last weeks, and we are just a little as
tonished to find that the old paper is better rath-
er than poorer. But there's DR.. Burketts editori-
al on, care We Doing Our Best 90 one of the best
things we have had ON our editorial page; so good,
in fact, as to make the Editor-in-chief feel some
what envious. 1t is worth FASTING in your hat.
And Harry Farmer-if we only had twenty such
correspondents as he is, they would make The
Progressive Farmer the best agricultural paper in
the world. If there is any correspondent any
where who gives advice of greater practical, every
day value to Southern farmers, we haven't heard
Of him. Cur readers will be glad to know that
friend Harry's health is gradually improving,
and that we are going to let them look at his
picture in an early number of The Progressive
Farmer.
"Taking Up Stumps" is a good article, but we
think it would be better for the farmers of a
neighborhood to combine, buy a stump puller, and
clear the whole community of stumps. A good
stump puller was advertised in last weeks Pro
gressive Farmer.
"Hot-house Lambs" as Mr.. A. D. McNair
pointed out in The Progressive Farmer some
months ago, might be made to net North Carolina
farmers thousands of dollars every year. If any
of our readers would like further information as
to this topic, we will get Samuel Archer to give
us an article about it.
"The Good Work of a Debating Society" en-
phasizes afresh the Importance of having some
kind of organizations in the country to train our
young men for public speaking. 1t is of immense
value to a man in any occupation to be able to
"think on his feet'' and to hold the attention of a
public gathering. Farmers will never exercise
their rightful influence in public affairs until
they have more trained speakers. And there's no
better way to give such training than by means
of the Sub Alliance or farmers club. We shall
not give up this agitation until some such organ
ization is started in every school district in the
State.
Secretary Bryant of the Tobacco Growers AS
ISOLATION may rest assured that articles from him
self, President Adams, or any one else who has
anything to say about the tobacco situation, will
not only be "given space" in our paper but that
such letters will be heartily welcomed. We
should like very much to have a large number of
growers write on this topic.
We direct attention to our special clubbing of
~ IL Tcl
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12

md kept up a current acquaintance with public
affairs"
# there are those who do not believe the Presi-
lont,s utterances in this matter, the burden is on
.bom to prove their falsity. For our part, seeing
.bot Panama has had rebellions, insurrections
and riots every year or two from time immemo-
.oI without the aid or consent of the United
States. we see no reason for the charge, without
some evidence to back it up, that this latest rebel
lion was inspired by the Administration. Ger
toiply the people of the Isthmus had good cause
for seeding. Colombia, instead of helping them
develop their section by preparing for the canal,
was by its outrageous demands about to lose the
canal from Panama to Nicaragua. Panama owed
nothing to Colombia, and the instinct of self
reservation called the inhabitants of the isthums
10 action. We cannot help thinking that the willy
Senator Germans opposition is only a political
move-and a bad move at that, for the party that
defeats the canal treaty this year, unless for bet
Ter cause than has yet transpired, courts defeat in
November. The position of Senator Simmons
we regard as both more sensible and more expe-
dent. He will support the treaty.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12

The announcement of Farmers Institutes on
another page of this paper deserves the attention
of all farmers interested in improving their
methods and getting greater profits from their
farms. These Institutes will be of great practical
value to all farmers, and as they come at a sea-
son of year when work is not pressing. they should
be largely attended. We earnestly urge all Pro
gressive Farmer readers living within reach OF
the places named to go out and hear the speakers
and take part in the discussions.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12

We direct attention to our special clubbing Of
fers with North Carolina church papers-the Bib
lical RecC "ler, Presbyterian Standard,a and the two
Christian Advocates. By these offers any reader
of The Progressive Farmer who is not now tax
ing his church paper (and papers of such merit as
these are, ought to be read by all members of
their respective denominations, can get his
church organ and The Progressive Farmer at a
greatly reduced rate. Bear in mind that the cut
in rates is made only to induce new subscriptions,
and unless YOU are a new subscriber to one or
both papers. the club offer does not apply.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12
Governor Russell's Break.

Ex-Governor Daniel L. Russell, of this State,
has a not inconsiderable number of friends
who have persisted in thinking well of him in
spite of his plumbers and the attacks of his oppo-
nents. To all these the news of his latest break
must bring something of a shock. Going to
Washington as the representative of Mrs. Darby,
postmistress at Wilmington, taking money from
her for his expenses and going to work, as every
body thought, for her re-appointment, he came
back with a commission for his own wife as Mrs.
Darbys successor. IF Governor Russell were a
needy man, the people might excuse this seeming
breach of trust, but he is a man of wealth and has
no children. Evidently he is willing to sacrifice
his reputation for money he does not need-for
IN spite of his protestations, everybody knows
that Mrs. Russell is not obliged to accept the
Office.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-12

The House Friday made available the sum of
$25O,OOO to be used to meet the emergency caused
by the ravages of the cotton boil weevil and other
insects and diseases affecting cotton. The meas
ure had the support of both sides and was adopted
without. division.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Marine Corps Foot Ball Team,

A football team has been organized
among the student officers of the Ma.
rine Corps stationed at the School OF
Application, Marine Barracks. Naval
Academy, and circular letter has
been sent to all officers of the corps,
requesting contributions toward the
maintenance of the team. There are
some thirty-six lieutenants here, in.
Guiding some excellent football ma
terial. A number of the officers have
won gridiron honors at Harvard,
Pennsylvania, Cornell and other uni
versities. A schedule of games is now
being prepared, engagements having
been made to play the elevens of the
Artillery School at Fortress Monroe,
Army and Navy Preparatory School,
Virginia Military Institute and others.
The manager of the eleven is Lieu.
tenant Arthur p Crist. of the Marine
Corps, who will receive contributions
from Marine Corps officers for the sup.
port of the organization.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Rally Day Services

Rally day services were observed
Yesterday afternoon by the Sabbath
school of the First Presbyter ian
Church of this city The exercises
were conducted by Mr.. w. g. Gott,
assistant superintendent, in the alb
sence Of the superintendent, who was
prevented from being present by sick
ness. The exercises were opened with
prayer by the pastor, after which fol-
lowed an interesting order of services,
laid down by the Presbyterian Board
Of Publication and Sabbath School
Work, consisting of singing and re-
sponsive Scripture reading by the
school, and the repeating of the Lord s
Prayer. The assistant superintendent
read paper on the Importance OF
time. The pastor, Rev. George S.
Bell, also addressed the children. set
ting forth the object of the meeting
and its Importance. An offering for
Presbyterian Sabbath Missions among
the foreigners in the United States was
then taken. After prayer of conse
Grafton of the offering and singing
Faith Is The Victory" the rally
closed with the benedlction by the
pastOr
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Third Company Victorious.

A very interesting cutter race under
oars was held Saturday afternoon at
the Naval Academy between the four
companies Of the battalion of mid
shipmen of the fourth class. The third
company came out victorious. Mid
shipman f. p Upper, coxswain, won
from the other companies in the fast
time of 10 minutes and 81 30 seconds.
The fourth company, ii. q. Ridgely,
coxswain, won second place, finishing
few lengths behind the winners.
The first company was third and the
second company finished last. Each
boat was manned by crew of twelve
and a coxswain. The race was over
a course Of pa miles, beginning at
the two-mile buoy in the Severn river
and finishing off the Naval Academy.
The time is considered better than
that made by last.year's fourth class
-I9. 5-as they had the disadvantage
of tide and wind
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Items From ST. Margaret's.

Mrs. Ashby Lewis and Miss Carrie
Lee, both of Manassas, Va are visit.
ing at Mrs. Heymond' s.
The st. Margaret's Social Club met
at Mr.. Alfred Stinchcombs on Friday
night The following members were
present: Misses Eva Broadbelt, Alice
Joyce, Lydia Joyce. Ella Heymond,
Mary StalIings, Mona Stinchcomb.
DIR. John Hayes. Joseph Broadbelt,
4. M. Conner, Il. Arnold, A. S. Pros
key, r. III. Tilghman, X. A. Stinch-
comb. The attendance was very small
owing to the busy season of the year.
Miss Eva Heymond spent Saturday
in Washington, ID. q.
Mr. Milton Warren, of Baltimore, is
visiting Mr.. alfred Stinchcomb for O
few days.
Mr.. Mezick Corner was in Balti-
more Saturday visiting friends.
Mr.. Frank Ridout, Jr., leaves for
Richmond, Va, today, where he will
stay for some time and visit the horse
show and other places of interest.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Death Of Admiral Gilmore

Rear Admiral Fernando P. Gilmore
died in New York yesterday OF
Bright's disease. which he contracted
during active campaigning in the
Philippines and because of which he
was retired from active duty on No
vember 1902 Rear Admiral Gilmore
was one of the officers on the famous
yacht America when she sailed out of
Boston harbor during the Civil War
in the unsuccessful eoffrt to meet and
overcoming the Confederate snip Ia
cony. He was born in Ohio, August
10, 1S47, and graduated from thu Ma
val Academy in 1867, but saw service
before that in the Civil War, although
mere boy. During the Spanish
American War Captain Gilmore com
manded the monitor Monadnock, and
later was in charge of the supply ship
Glacier
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Accident While Preaching.

During the morning sermon at the
First Nj. Il. Church yesterday the
pastor, the Rev. DIR. George w. Mil
Ter, while preaching. was suddenly
attacked with violent pain in the
left side and was Obliged to finish his
sermon in a sitting posture. The doc
tor is thought TO have strained some
nerves or muscles and he suffered pain
for some time, although he conducted
the services to the close. Today DR..
Miller is able to be out but limps and
is somewhat bent from the muscles be-
ing drawn on the left side of his body.
1t is thought the doctor who is force
full and eloquent preacher and who
emphasizes his theme and the subject
matter of his sermons with animated
gestures strained himself in some way
and TO this the trouble is attributed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Exchanged PuIpits.

The Rev. George s. Bell. pastor Of
the Preeby terrain Church, and the
Rev. T. F.. Peters, pastor of Maryland
Avenue 81. Z. Church, surprised their
congregations last night by an ex-
change Of pnlpifs. Neither congrega-
ton knew of the change until the pas
tors made their appearance IN their
respective pulpits. The Rev. mr..
Peters said it always afforded him
great pleasure to preach 10 his Presby-
terrain brethren He said the pastor
had not limited him as TO the length
of his sermon or what he should
preach about, but told him 10 preach
what he pleased as long as he pleased /;
but he did not infer 10y that he would
preach long sermon
Mr.. Peters said he would endeavor to
give them q gospel sermon from a
Methodist standpoint. His subject
was the tBible as the Inspired Word
of God. = He said liz was the only
book that suited all religions. All
books of literature, science, art, poe
try. theology, srtology and history,
were founded on the Bible, IL you
want to read Shakespeare, poetry,
science. art and history, you will find
it all in the Bible God had so con-
structed His word that il was suited
to all notions and conditions. He re-
ferred to what il had done for the
world in the past and what it was do
ing for the world at the present day
Its doctrines and teachings were the
same today as they were in Christ 5
time-there was no difference. Men
change and the times change, but this
precious Bible. he said, never changes
lit is the same yesterday, today and
forever-because it is Gods revealed
word TO mankind.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
"All Politicians Know Him. "

The Baltimore Evening Herald
seems to be running the gauntlet of
Annapolis politicians. Its latest
photo engraving is that of John r.
Sullivan, of whom it says: John
Sullivan, superintendent of the State
House at Annapolis. is one of the
best known men in the state. He be-
agn his career as a printer devil in
the office of the Maryland Republican.
when it was owend by George Cotton,
at that time state printer. Since then
he has seen many political leaders
come and go. Little goes on at the
legislative sessions that Mr.. Sullivan
does not know of. He is especially
we'll posted in Maryland political his
tory. Though we'll acquainted with
the members of the old democratic
guard, Mr.. Sullivan is yet compare
lively young man"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Admiral Rodgers Successor

1t was announced at the Navy De-
partment. Washington, Saturday that
Rear Admiral j. b. Coghlan will be
detached from the Naval War College,
Narragansett Bay, Il. L., on the LIT
proximo and will assume command OF
the navy yard and station at New
York city on the Sd proximo. reliev-
ing Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers,
who is ordered to his home. Admiral
Rodgers will retire for age on the
day that he relinquishes command of
the New York navy yard He is a
native of Maryland and entered the
navy in September. 1857. He reach
ed the grade of rear admiral in March,
1899, and his last cruise expired in
December, 1902. He has been in COM
mand of the New York navy yard
since March, 1908.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Applications For Tickets.

The Navy Athletic association, Uni
ted States Naval Academy, announces
that members of the association that
desire tickets for the Army Navy foot
ball game on November 20 next. are
requested to file their applications not
later than November l In order that
delay and mistakes may be avoided in
the distribution OF tickets, il will be
necessary TO close the books at an
early date. Applications should be
addressed 1.-THE Secretary Navy Ath-
letic Association, u. S. Naval Acad-
envy. Annapolis, Md. I" The secretary
of the association is Commander w.
r. Halsey. u. s. N.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
A Naval Wedding

Miss Pauline Swift. daughter OF
Captain and Mrs. W. B. Swift, U. S.
N, of Washington, ID. O.. was mar
ried at noon Saturday at the brides
summer home at Richfield Springs,
n. Y, to Past Assistant Surgeon
Frederick a. Asserson, son of Adj
miraI p. Q. Asserson, u. s. N, OF
Brooklyn, N. Y. Tie maid of honor
was Miss Virginia Swift and the best
man was w. Garfield Swift, of Pitts
burg. The ushers were Lieutenant A.
b. Heating, u. S. N, of Baltimore,
and George /. Tunnicliff, of Rich
field Springs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Captain Cook May Return.

Friends of Captain Francis A. Cook,
U. S. N, who is now at Northamp-
ton. Mass. have recently received
news from him. Captain Cook was
removed from Annapolis to Philadel-
phia, thence TO Northampton, some
months ago suffering from nervous
trouble and general breakdown of
the system. For some time his con-
dition was serious. He has improved,
but care and quiet are necessary to
his ultimate recovery. 1t is thought
Captain Cook may return here to
again take up his residence as he is
very fond of Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
10 address Christian workers

The Rev. William ID. Roberts, ID.
D., of the Temple Presbyterian
Church, Philadelphia. Pa, viii de-
liver an address to Christian Workers
and before the members of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society at the First
Presbyterian Church. this city, to
morrow evening, at O'Clock. DIR.
Roberts comes here by special invita-
tion of the Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor Society of this church. He
is an eloquent speaker and no one
should fail TO hear him tomorrow
night at the Presbyterian Church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Jiu Jitsu To Be Taught Here.

1t is said that Captain Brownson,
superintendent of the Naval Academy,
will shortly arrange with Mr.. Yam
ashita. an expert IN the game of jiu
jitsu. the japanese system OF wrest-
ling, to take charge of the instruction
in that art of defense at the Naval
Academy. President Roosevelt. who
has made practical investigation of
the subject, is very favorably impress
ed viii the value of jim jitsu as a
form of athletics, and it is probable
that the system will be adopted also
at West Point.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
10 Confer over Bridge

1t is expected that there will be q
conference this week between the
Anne Arundel and Baltimore County
Commissioners in reference to the re-
building of Sweetzer's bridge, over
the Patapsco river, Thirteenth dis
trict. and act of the Legislature pro
viding that the bridge shall be buili
jointly by Anne Arundel and Balti.
more counties. The trouble in the
way, so far as Baltimore county is
concerned, is the scarcity of money,
the bridge fund for the year being
nearly exhausted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Dance and oyster Roast

An oyster roast and dance will be
given on Wednesday of this week by
State Capital Lodge No. %. |. ..
NJ. at Boucher son the-Spa. Schrey-
er's orchestra will furnish music and
good time is promised to all vino
attend
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Entertained Elks.

Mr.. John Frank, member of An
napolis Lodge No 622, B. p. o. Elks,
entertained twenty-five of his brother
Elks of the local lodge yesterday at a
crab and oyster roast at Whitehall.
The party was taken to Whitehall in
steam launch yesterday morning and
the roast was held on the shore of
Whitehall
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Gasoline Launch Damaged.

The gasoline launch Slifton lying al
the Terminal Warehouse Wharf Balti-
more was damaged by fire last night
as the result of the gasoline tank ex-
ploding. An alarm was sounded
The fireboat Cataract also responded
and the crew did good work in extin-
gushing the blaze The launch il
owned by II. Roy of Rock creek this
county. The damage is not known.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Examination For Pavmaster.

1t is expected that an examination
will be held about October 10 to fill
the five vacancies now existing in the
grade of assistant paymaster of the
navy. The designations for this ex-
animation, while they have been prac-
tically agreed upon, have not yet
been announced.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Before Iustice FeIdmeyer

Gus Murdoch, colored, had a hear
ing before Justice Feldmeyer upon
the charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses. He was fined 81. %.
The man had been a driver for X. G..
CLANCY, and borrowed money from
his employer, after which he failed to
return 10 work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
No More Sunday Ice.

Yesterday was the last day that the
icemen will deliver the ice on Sun
days this season, aud those whose sup
plies give out on Saturday will have to
replenish early Sunday morning by
sending to the ice dealers. There will
be no more Sunday rounds of the ice
men.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Entertained Midshipmen n.

Lieutenant and Mrs. w. b. Tardy,
U. S. N, entertained twenty five
midshipmen on Saturday afternoon at
their new residence on Martin street
The midshipmen were members of the
new fourth class, Naval Academy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-26
Final Trial of Denver.

The naval board of inspection and
survey today conducted the final trial
of the cruiser Denver, now attached
to the Caribbean squadron, in Hamp-
fton Roads.