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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-10-20
LOST HIS BET.
Let Down Arc Light To Ascertain II
II Was Burning.

Last Friday evening group of a
half dozen men in front of the St.
Johns pharmacy were discussing
matters in general when the conver-
sation turned upon the electric light
question.
Said Bickner, 81 don't see why
il is that we can't have few public
arc lights in this city that will give
a bit of illumination. 1t is mighty
necessary. The other evening
when those plank were placed about
the street to prevent teaming until
the gravelling was completed a
woman fell over the distractions
and was badly hurt. If we'd had a
light there would have been no
harm done"
Then Raser had his say. II re-
member three times since I've been
here that I've seen that arc light in
the square burning and really Civ
ing light. II little attention were
paid to ii the lamp might be made
useful"
Peterson and Donnelly and a
number more were discussing along
the same line of thought when T.
r. Parker happened along. He
broke in with Whats all this talk
about, gentlemen Whose kicking
on that light up therel"
Someone put in just then that the
lamp seemed all right If the Juice"
could only be turned into il so as
TO give light. Parker at once
began to assert that the lamp was
burning. Eight other men declared
that the lamp was not working
and, after some alteration, Parker
offered to wager good cigars for the
crowd that the lamp was putting in
full time.
The bet was at once taken. In
order to decide the winner the gang
had to send for Marshal Hanks.
The marshal stated that he thought
Parker had lost but he d let down
the arc light and examine it. When
the lamp had been hauled down the
crowd stood about IL and, after
burning a dozen matches, concluded
that 4. +. Parker had won the
cigars-although il was only by a
very close vote of the half hundred
spectators who had gradually
assembled. The lamp WAS burn
ing.
(P. Sit was learned after the
bets were paid that Parker had
heard the early discussions, had
quietly slipped to a phone aud
called up the company, and thereby
learned that the arc was burning.
He didn't know by his own sight
but he had sure.thing cinch. !
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-10-20
Came and Went.

AL lsenhath, whose home is on
Gresham street in this city, and
who has been saving for the Brad,
shaw Lumber Company at Shasta
Springs, California, the past sum-
mer, returned home Saturday even.
Ing. He left on Monday morning
for Victoria, b, c., TO saw tor the
Victoria Lumber Company in its
large double band mill.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-10-20

When St. Johns holds her council meet
The populace get lunches
For all OF Portland's legal lights
Come down here in big punches!
In size and weight and legal lore
Their variance is immense;
From vaughns great big "a size
They scale to 5ocl
They seem to think st. Johns meet
Is really meat" and honey,
And every mothers son Of them
Is after graft" and money"
They tell the city council that
They've come to do them good"
The man who writes this stuff believes
They'd do them" II they could
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-10-20
Can You Afford

To carry the risk OF total loss on
your buildings when a small amount
will insure YOU against loss ? II
does not pay to do it. See the Pc
ninsula Bank about rates.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-10-20
For Rent.

Furnished room with heating
stove two blocks from postoffice,
half block from car station. This
office,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-10-20

We do crown and bridge work without pain
% HII 10 years experience in plate work en-
~uass US 10 NJ your mouth comfortably.
pt W a Wise has found a sale way to ex-
ia1 teeth, absolutely without pain Dr. T.
Wiss Is an expert at gold hliing and crown
sna % bridge work. Extracting tree when
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1905-10-20
WISE BROS. Dentists,

ppanlng Building cor. Third and Wash. sts.
Sfsn evenings tail 2 p. m. Sundays from
to -. Or Main soSa
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Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1905-10-25
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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
so Per Cent. More Grain.

Farmers are little late planting,
but all crops looking very promis-
ing. Too much rain for wheat at
present, but favorable for oats,
which is extra fine. Fifty per cent
increase in acreage in wheat and oats
over last year, but some complaint
of fly, which shows mostly on poor
land. Cotton acreage reduced 25
per cent, with 25 per cent increase
in corn. Comparatively no tobacco
planted in the county.
r. L. SHUFORD.
Catawba Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16

Early last week the Editor of The
Progressive Farmer and Cotton
Plant sent the following inquiry to
each of the ninety-seven County
Vice-Presidents of the North Caro-
lima Farmers State Convention:
"My Dear Strive wish to pub
lish in an early issue of The Progress
sive Farmer and Cotton Plant full
report of general farming conditions
i'm North Carolina, and I am writing
to ask that you give us a statement
as to the general outlook in your
county here at the BEGINNING of the
crop season. Please indicate especi-
ally which crops show increased acre
age, and which decreased, and if you
grow cotton or tobacco, give the per-
centage as compared with last year.
Let us have any other comments you
may wish to make as to the condi-
tion of farms and farming in your
county. Please let us hear from you
promptly"
In response to this inquiry we have
received the following reports, and
others will appear in next weeks
paper, after which reports from all
South Carolina counties will also be
given. The reports so far received
indicate a decrease of at least 20
Fer cent in cotton acreage, sli9ht
increase in the tobacco crop,
heavier increase in peanuts, and ma
terially larger crops of corn, wheat
and oats. The general financial con-
dition of the farmers is reported
good, and more attention to live
stock and grass is indicated. Follow
In are the replies in detail.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
More Corn and Peas

Cotton and tobacco are not stan1o
crops in my county. The oenapD5 rapt1
outlook for farmers is verv 3rona;a ial
ing and spring work is we'll nS
yanced. Wheat and oat crors bou au
grown off well, and meadows Da,e az.
fourishing under the frequent sbow ~Ie
ers. An increased acreage Of oo~
was planted, in spite of the ratbnn
low price-7O cents. More attent;On
will be given the pea crop this vasr ou
than ever before. Numbers ani
quality of livestock are very low, I to
what they should be to be proftahlo
WALTER W. FINLFY
Wilkes Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
25 PEI Cent. Less Cotton.

Replying to your inquiry, will say
the farmers of Pender County are
in better condition than usual at the
beginning of the crop season. There
seems to be a reduction of at least
25 Fer cent in the acreage of cotton
and tobacco and a corresponding in
crease of peanuts and cereals
There is more potatoes, beans and
other truck crops, which will be fol-
lowed by corn. E. PORTER.
Pender Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
More Provision Crops.

Your card to hand. As to cotton
in this county many of the large
growers have cut their crop some 20
per cent, and a few 80 to 40. The
small farmer has cut upon an aver
age of 20 per cent. Eight-tenths of
our farmers are of this last class.
Cotton looks well, with good stand.
Chopping just beginning. There is
a little increase from last year in to-
bacco, but not so large crop as year
before last. Not done putting out
yet, but seasons and peanuts are fine.
There is more provision crop than
usual. The farmers have their work
well in hand, and upon the whole at
this time, outlook is good
H. F. FREEMAN. e..
Wilson Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Good Wheat Crop,

Wheat in this neighborhood i
above an average; mine as good ~
I ever raised, if not better. We are
having extended rains now. As far
as I knew there will be an average
crop of tobacco planted; the corn
crop I think will be increased There
is an increased acreage of wheat
sown. Condition of farmers an av-
erage; farming is improving in this
county. j. E. CAULTER
Burke Co., n. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16

One-Fourth Less Cotton, One-Fourth More
Tobacco.
The crop outlook in this county
is very poor. Owing to rainy wealth
er and scarcity of labor the crop is
at present badly in the grass. There
has been about 25 per cent decrease
in cotton, and about 25 per cent in
crease in tobacco, about 10 per cent
increase in corn, and about 10 Ter
cent In truck. On account of rain
crops have been damaged some, and
II rain continues crops will be dam
aged considerably.
A. T. UZZELI.
Wayne Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
e5 to ss Per Cent. Less Cotton.

The condition of the farmers of
this section is not good, owing to
short crops of corn and cotton for
1904, and low prices for same. About
the average acreage has been pre-
pared for corn, which is not all yet
planted. There is a decrease Of 25
to 35 per cent in the acreage of cot
ton planted and about the same per
cent decrease in fertilizer used for
same. M. III. SNOWDEN.
Currituck Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Lands Deterioating.

As far as can be judged at this
time, the farmers here are about IN
the same condition they have been
for several years, and will plant
about the usual crops this year as
for the past year or two. Their con-
dition does not improve year by year,
as it should. I think the main rea-
son, too much tobacco and guano Is
used. Some improve their lands, but
generally lands are deteriorating In
all the tobacco section.
w. G. SMITH.
Caswel Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
More Live Stock.

Replying to your card will say:
Outlook for wheat and grass crops
are good. About an average acreage
of corn will be planted. Large
acreage of peas. Tobacco acreage will
I believe be somewhat reduced, per-
haps 10 or Is per cent. Cattle and
mule production is on the increase.
There seems to be tendency toward
better methods of farming with a
growing interest in the production
of all sorts of livestock.
A. L. FRENCH.
Rockingham Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
More Fruit and Grass.

The only noticeable decrease in
any crop is in wheat. The acreage
in corn about average. Tendency to
raise more grass; also in fruit grow
ing. Farming interest more or less
neglected on account of lumber and
tan bark business. However, there
is slow but very evident improve
ment in farming methods. Success
to The Progressive Farmer
r. w. COLLETT.
Cherokee Co., N. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Cotton Decreased 40 Per Cent.

Condition of farming and farmers
good. Wheat, winter and spring
oats are fine. Cotton acreage de-
creased 40 per cent. Wheat acreage
increased; oats the same, also tobac-
co. Farm work suspended for two
weeks on account of rain. Wheat
needs cool, dry weather from now on,
or it will suffer- Only about half the
corn crop planted.. Grass and clover
doing well. r. w. SCOTT.
Alamance Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16

/ think our farmers have been i'm
proving their condition for several
years. and are in better circum-
stances now than for years. They
are raising their own supplies. Our
cotton crop is SO per cent, and to-
bacco crop 1876 per cent to last years.
T. @. WHITAKER.
Jones Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
rs Per Cent. Less Cotton.

Condition of farms and farmers
good. The acreage in tobacco as
compared with last year 100 per
cent; of cotton Is per cent; of truck
100 per cent. The cabbage crop now
being moved; the prices received are
demoralizing. All crops are good.
VIM. DUNN.
Craven Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Making Supplies.

Crop conditions are good. The
cotton crop is considerably reduced,
about 25 per cent. Tobacco crop is
reduced some. Farmers are turning
their attention to making their sup
plies on the farm.
G. r. WALTON.
Onslow Co., N. O..
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
From New Hanover.

Our farmers started in the season
In good condition prepared for large
and increased paintings. We have
immense crops of potatoes and cab
page: All other vegetables in pro-
portion. Prices are and will rule low
throughout the season. We grow M
tobacco: VIM. E. SPRINGER.
New Hanover Co., N. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Good Prospects.

Farmers are in good shape and
farms being improved. Wheat and
corn good rrice; tobacco sold fair
ly well. Prospects for wheat good
and fair acreage; also tobacco. Our
staple products are corn, wheat and
tobacco. Prospects are promising
FOR good fruit crop. Old Yadkin is
moving up. Everybody doing well
that works.
j. M. PHILLIPS.
Eadkin Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
THE OUTLOOK FOR NORTH CAROLINA FARMING.
Acreage Decreased at Least
20 Per Cent With Tobacco Peanuts and G1a
crops-Fmer Generally condonoe Attention to Grass
andLiv

crease of interest in better treat
ment of the soil, and some are be-
ginning to see that rotation of crops
is an important part of successful
farming. In this immediate part
of the county there is decided IN
clination towards dairying and stock
raising. No tobacco or cotton raised
in this vicinity. Wheat is a full
acreage and promises a full average
crop. Spring oats are looking fine.
Corn put in in good condition.
j. F. D.
Guilford Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
so Per Cent. Less Cotton.

Farmers are somewhat late in
planting, there being much cotton
and tobacco yet implanted. The cot
ton crop will be cut fully 80 per cent
In Nash, with a slight increase in
tobacco and peanuts, and a remark
able increase in corn.
CICERO D. JONES.
Nash Co., N. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
e5 Per Cent. More Tobacco.

AS to condition of farmers would
say, good. As to outlook at this
writing extraordinary. Tobacco
shows increased acreage because
those who quit 1904 have gone back
1905. Cotton decreased some, espe-
cially those who have gone back to
tobacco. Corn full average, if not
increase. Number of farmers quit
tobacco 1904 and have gone back
1905, so that there is considerable
increase in that crop-perhaps 25
per cent or more.
w. A. DARDEN.
Greene Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
I'm Berthe.

In reply would say that farmers
right much behind; farming in fair
condition; outlook fair. Cotton IS
per cent of full crop. Peanuts 11O
per cent of full crop. Tobacco 100
per cent of full crop. Corn 100 per
cent of full crop.
G. w. SPRUILL.
Bertie Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Late Season i'm stanly.

The outlook is little gloomy just
now; raining too much. Have plant
ed but little corn, and I suppose
about half the cotton. There will
be some fall off in acreage of cot
ton, say 10 Or Is per cent, if the
rains will let us get through. The
farmers in an average condition
financially.
GEO. T. DUNLAP.
Stanly Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Splendid Conditions in washington.

Splendid Conditions in Washington.
The conditions prevailing in farm
ing circles here were never better.
The outlook is fine. Decrease
acreage cotton 90 per cent. Increase
acreage peanuts, 10 per cent. In
crease acreage tobacco, 20 per cent
Increase acreage corn, 5 per cent.
Fertilizers for all crops have been
increased fully twenty per cent. The
soil has been put in better tllth
White men have quit relying on ne
gro labor, and are doing their own
work to a greater extent than ever
before.
THOS. W. BLOUNT.
Washington Co., N. @.
More Farm Literature, More Improved
Machinery.
Yours of the 9Th at hand. In an
swer to same, I think farmers in this
county are in better circumstances
than they have been for the past
several years. But if the price oI
cotton continues low it will hur'
them again as it has in the past
Farmers are In better shape. MoET
agricultural papers are being reao'
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16

More Dairying and Stock Raising.
The general feeling among farm
ers in this part of the country is one
of more hopefufness. Crops have
been good, and prices more remuner-
ative. There is a very marked in
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-10-16
DON'T BORROW TROUBLE.

1t is a bad habit to borrow anything
but the worst thing you can possibly
borrow In trouble. When SICK, sore.
heavy. weary and worn out by the
pains and poisons of dyspepsia. bilious
ness. Brght's disease and similar inter-
nal disorders. don't sit down and brood
over your symptoms. but fly for reiel
to Electric Bitters. Here you will find
sure and permanent forgetfulness Of all
your troubles and your body Will not be
burdedned by load of debt disease. Al
the Eagle Drug & Jewelry Co.'s drue
store. Price Soc. Guaranteed.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-10-16
.ONE STEP NEARER
HANGMANS
MOOSE
Judge CrrIer Issues Order for
App 1arance Of Humboldt
Murderers to be Sentenced

Juuge Curler, in the District Court,
Saturday fled an order that Fred Rob
erts. j. p Sevener. T. s. German and
Frank williams, convicted for the MUIR
der Of Jack We,ch. in Humboldt county
hall be brought into court on the 21st
nst, at 10 o'c ock, for re-sentence. 1nis
s an order for an execution of the
Judgment of conviction of murder in the
rst degree. affirmed by the Supreme
Court. Williams was tried separately.
The case was taken to the Board OF
Pardons but no satisfaction obtained
rom the tribunal. These men have
peen tried twice and convicted both
mes, and the highest court has con-
rmed the judgment of the lower courts
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-10-16
II you want q rali suit to fit have
Co. IS; they guarantee a perfect fit at
prices uiequalled for quality of goods.
g-26-tf
FIRE UNDER CONTROL.

The force of men employed in check
ing the fire in the coal bunkers at
Sparks have succeeded in getting it un-
der control and all danger of the total
consumption of the pile of fuel by the
flames is thought to be ended.
The work was accomplished by the
use of large steam pump which sup
led water from the ditch which runs
through the north side of the yard. The
pump was installed three days ago and
since that time steady stream of wa
ter has been playing on the pile. In
addition to this six small streams hava
been in use. At one time the entire
mass of coal was on fire and smoking
furious'y. The fact that the fire Is at
iast under control will be a source OF
great satisfaction to the railroad com
pany. as many thousands of dollars were
at stake.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-10-16
SOUTHERN PACIFIC WILL
BUILD ROAD TO FALL0N

The Fallon Railway Company, which
is to run line between Hazen and F'al-
lon, Churchill county, New, has nled ar
ticles of, Incorporation in the County
Clerk office at San Francisco. The new
road will be twenty-five miles long. The
company is organized with a capital
stock of 100000. of which $4,000 has a.
ready been subscribed. The directors
and stockholders are: William Hood OF
San Francisco, N. T. Smith of San cara
.os s. 1. Wllcut of Oakland, T. n.
Fou.ds of Berkeley and Frank Shay OF
Oakland. Hood and Smith have the
greatest number of shares. each sub
scribing 5000.
This acton, coming as 1t does on the
eve of the acquiring of right of way
over private lands between Fallon and
dazen by the Southern Pacific, and she
additional fact that all lndenlures are
made in favor Of that company would
nd cate that whatever development IL
20 occur VII come from the Southern
rPac .fic.
Several of the gentlemen named in the
s.rtic es Of Incorporation papers ara
prominent in Southern Pacific circles,
and there is now lit e doubt but tha
The promise of Right of Way Agsn
pattison that a road would be unael
course of construction between Falion
and Hazen within the next sixty dsy.
would be realized.