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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-07-04
TWO KINDS OF FARMERS.
Examples of Two Types That May be Found in Every
Farm Community.
Spartanburg, S. @.

A short time ago we had a rainy day-one OF
those days that make many people feel ms
cradle and wish they were somewhere else Ihe
wind blew from the northeast IN chilly gusts, ana
everything had wet, bedraggled, dreary look.
had occasion to call on two farmers, and thinking
that was just the sort of day to catch them at
leisure | wrapped myself up well and drove over
to their farms. The first L called on is one OF
those rushing always busy, driving fellows. He
is doing fairly well, but doubly earns every cent
he makes. He farms entirely by muscle power
and as he is a strong man he makes things Hy;
but he reads very little, and is totally Ignorant
of what is going on in the world. His family
appear to have very little interest In the world
generally and but little interest IN the farms;
their thoughts appear to run prlnclpally on the
work before them and bodily ailments. When L
arrived he was in the barn with his two little
bows hard at work shelling corn for the pigs
cleaning out the stables, and doing other odd jobs
with the same old hurry and rush. "Lots OF work
to do" said he "Have hard time to keep up
with it. though we get up at four and never get
down before ten. There's no time wasted ON this
farm, l tell you" Then he began boastlng OF
what he had DONE and kept at it until went
away.
At the next house 1 was met at the door by a
bov with a book in his hand. "Pa's asleep" said
he 'EHe always takes good nap on rain" days.
It's nearly time for him to wake up. though; come
in and wait few minutes" On the table saw
copies of three agricultural papers, one ma'azlne
and Youths paper In a moment the mans Wlte
came in "John's asleep" said she. HE says ne
lust loves to sleep while it rains. He thinks 1t
rests him more than whole nights sleep" Then
she and the boy and twelve-year,old daughter
chatted about what is going on IN the world ana
seemed to be perfectly familiar with current
events. While they talked the woman patched
the boys shirt and the girl peeled the potatoes
for dinner This man began with next to moth
ing Now he owns a good auarter-sect1on OF land
10 entirely out of debt and has money loaned out
He SAYS very little, but he knows how to make
every stroke of work count He keeps himself
thoroughly posted concerning everything per-
| tanning to advanced agriculture, and ne is con
| S;dared q leader and money-maker. His children
ora we'll satisfied with life on the farm, and his
two boys are fitting themselves by study and
practice for farmers.
have referred to these two men to show that
| it is not necessary for farmer to De slave -
] oaaJ There are times when he must rise early
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-07-04
Killing Noxuous Weeds.

On most farms there are noxious weeds that
give trouble Chess or cheat and wild onions in
plowing and clean culture Nut grass can be got
rid of the same way. But dock, of the plain
tain family and thistles apt to come up about
lots and in pastures They flourish because moth
ing will eat them. Dig them before they seed. If
after they go to seed. burn them. AS the
crop is laid by NOW all the terraces and ditch
banks and thus cut off the seeds of weeds and
plants little care at the right time will give a
farmer a neat, attractive appearance.
CHAS. PETTY.
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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-07-04
THOUGHTS FOR FARMERS.
Laying by Crops.

Tn this county much corn and cotton are lost
every wear for want of continued work. 1t has
always been a tradition and practice here to laV
bv al early corn by the 4th of July without regard
to seasons or its condition NO one likes TO plo"
cotton after the 2Oth of July. That is all wrong
The sweeps and cultivators should keep running
In the great portion of this Piedmont country
there has been little rain for nearly five weeks;
The farmers who have kept stirring the dry soil
every week have been well paid. Their cotton
and corn have grown more rapidly and mas
better color. AlthouQh July cotton should have
shallow cultivation after every shower, or once
every ten days if there is rain. Late cotton OF
which there is much this year, should De cuIIl-
waited up to the 10th of August. 1t will make
only an August crop, and the better the cultlva-
ton the bigger the crop. The wise farmer does
not work his crops just to kill grass. HIS real oo-
ject is to keep the soil in good condition so that
plant food will be available.
Social Life the Farm.
Many bows leave the farms when sixteen to
nineteen years old for clerkship or places of some
sort in the towns Even the girls cut loose from
their mothers apron-strings and go out to make
living by such work as they do. This desire
to leave the farms arises from poor social condl-
tons There is not fun and frolic enough Tor
young people in the country. Parents should en-
courage social meetings Every week the young
people of the neighborhood should come together
and enjoy such games and amusements as are
helpful and educative. The parents should con,
tribute to their enjoyment ana noI 10 aIouhu
grmbling and comrlaining. Then ne1ghbor-
hood reading club that would subscribe for dozen
paDers and magazines would make the homes at
tractive. The boys should be allowed to raise
colt calf or pig each and get the proceeds. G1ve
them cotton patch and let them understand that
the money will belong to them Then let the girls,
as their taste inclines have charge of one mlcn
COW, some poultry, or the canning of fruit; Such
plan makes home attractive gives the children
some idea of business, and makes them 1nde-
pendent.
Canning Fruit
There are three fruits that preserve their havor
well when canned. They are peaches, blackoerrles
and tomatoes. 1t is very difficult to preserve green
corn and okra in cans But every family should
put I'm abundance of tomatoes and blackber-
rieS Sugar need not be used in the process
Uiass Jars considered best, but clean tin cans
with the waxed cord for sealing, will keep them
well and they cost less than the glass jars. Can.
ned bIackberries make fine pies and rolls, and
are enjoyed by nine-tenths of the people We
nave seen okra preserved for making soup by cut
3ng 1t cross-wise in thin sections and drying In
the shade. 1t gives soup fine flavor. Another
way to reserve it is to put it in salt and preserve
VI IN brine. 1t has to be soaked before using
we cannot vouch for that plan, as we never
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-07-04

The men who succeed, according to the highest
meaning of that word. never knowingly allows a
dollar to pass their palm that would lower tnelr
ronu+ations or bemean them in their own eyes
Success
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
WILLARD FACES BIG
NORFOLK AUDIENCE
Answers Charges Made Against
Himself in the Cam
paign.
(specIal to rho Times-Dlspatch.

4 NORFOLK, VA, August 11.-Lieuten-
ant Governor joseph T., Willard. de-
.livered an admirable speech to a large
audience In the CRANKY Theatre to-
night. There were many ladies pres
ent, and the stage was occupied by promi-
nent citizens as vice. presidents The In
troductoy speech by Judge Tazewell Tay-
lor was happy, eloquent and compllmon-
tary. and brought hearty cheers from the
friends of Governor Willard.
Mr.. Willard devoted himself TO answer
ing the charges against him. Hc said he
was not a Virglnan by the accident Of
birth, but Yirginan by deliberate.
choice a man has no control over the
place of his birth, but he can determine
where he should live, lie said Virginia
Is his choice of all Of the States OF the
Union. lie declared his attitude on tho
liquor question that of legislation for
restraint and not for prohibition ~
would enforce all OF tho laws on tho
statute books impnrtially and without
reference to his private convictions. be-
cause 1t Is his duty as n good citizen.
lie declared In favor of pension laws
for the support of the veterans Of the
wars as the best monuments which could
be built to inspire respect for the heroes
of former conflicts and to encourage INC
youth OF the land to glorious deeds Of
nerOlSm ncFestI leF. Il'S SNuhS'''S'''fs - -
posltion toward the pensions and as TO
the liquor questions excited u great deal
of applause.
He said that every dollar Of the money
expended In advertising his canlrolgn IS
Ills money, He Inherited 1t, but IT. was
made honestly, and not penny OF y
represented the tear OF q widow or ne
wall otlan orphan, The real test IS now
man got his money! ana -, wnae NV, Nv u ma .
snent in violation Of the law, moral or
1Jo said he had made clean campaign
ana ho had clear conscience
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12

j. Carter ind ira Watson.
Towards Grove--T w. Jetnr, rogIs-
trar Edward Hubbard and Wash WIZ,
llams
Varlna District-c nrter's-Chnrlc II.
Whitlock. registrar; g. G. Roper and II.
Is. Gum. 81 NJ
Town Halle. L. Mccoull, rcgistrarI
Herbert Burke and s.. G. Freeman
Whitlock's Sc. S. Gatewoon, registrar;
-. a. Watkins and M. II. sherks.
Following are the officers who will
conductlthe primary:
yarina Dlstrict--Town Hall Precinct
c. u. McCoull II. A. Burke and w. q.
Mosby
Whitlock's Precinct-E S. Gatswood.
John Whitlock and Branch Watkins.
Fairfield Distrct-Howard Grove Pre-
Hugh Davis.
Bakers Prccinct--J. p. Melvin. j. w.
Phaup and George Preston.
Iardin's Shop Precinct-!r, D. Crouch
George Watt and John r. Liggnn.
Seven Pines. Precinot--F. Hess, Edward
Gathrlght and ]. w. Tiller.
ruckahoe District--Shormaker Pre-.
cinct--J. o. Martin, Fl. r. Hoppe and r..
M. Cawson
Westhampton Prccinct-J. K. Jones, T.
r. Dabney and W. J. Pepper.
Ridge Church Prcclnct--L. p. hllchacls.
A.. ]. Smith and r. w. Johnson.
Short Pump PrecInct-J. ~ Nuckols, 5.
T.. Wade and Thomas Puryear.
Brookland Distrlct-Jones's Precinct
w. ]. Harris. Jonathan Bryan and John
Rebman
Bruin's Prccinct-T. n. Alordecai, NJ. e.
Burton and w. Il. Eaton
Laurel Precinct--J. W. Pcnnlok. A. y.
Sheppard and G.: a. Lucas
Barton Heights--John ]. Wright, i. g
Tolson and s. NJ. o Bannon.
Chestnut Hit. c. Ruffin, Julian Gum
and w. i. Baker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
MECHANIC AND COFFEE.
me Old Coffee Troubles Left When He
Quit


Since quitting coffee am hearty and
well at sixty three, and go to my work
every day and feel stronger and bctt er
In every way than ! used to when I was
considerably younger,
y am mechanic and have, been a
treat lover of coffee and used It all my
life until few months ago when made
up my mind that 1t was hurting me. !
suffered from constipation, indigestion
and kidney troubles. and used TO bloat
up aud have palms IN my back.
Something had to be done, and | quit
colfee--the old kind ] mean-and began
10 use Postum Food Coffee. In few
weeks was well man again. My bow
els became regular. my food dgested
comfortably, the bloating and pains In
my back no longer troubled me and my
Kidneys resumed healthy. normal action
That improved condition remains. am
sure owe It 10 Postum Coffee, for !
nave used no medicines.
u like Postum much better than the
old Kind II seems TO me more SATISFYING
and and my whole family drink Il
morning, noon and night. This Ia m,
honest statement OF what Postum ma,
done for me-" Name given by Postum
| Co, Battle Creek. Mich
There's reason.
&c, the little book, 1.-THE Road to We'll
WIFE, IN each pkg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
TAGGART TELLS
MORE OF PARTIES.
Testifies AS to Various Improper
Acts On Part Of His
Wife.
nv Associated Prcss.)

WOOSTER, O.. August ll.-ln the Tag
CART divorce case to-day, Judge Easoi1.s
citing authority OF the Ohio supreme
Court, ruled out t..e testimony of De-
testlves M,ioec and Morris. BY whom the
plaintiff expected to show misbehaylor
on Mrs. Taggarts part. The ground was
that the young man In question. son
OF a Wooster clergyman, had not been
named In the pleadngs.
ON resuming his testimony. the captain
referred to the Matanzas champagne sup
per. The next morning, he said, he tod
his wife II would be better to send one
of her visiting woman friends home 10
her husband II that was the kind OF parties
they expected to have This woman leit
next day Mrs. Taggart had not COM
rented on the episode, though witness
had told her 1t was most disgraceful ana
expressed a hope that no one would ma
1t out
Captain Taggart then testified as to-
various improper acts on the part OF
his wife, named various co-rcspondentst
ana described his unsuccessful attemptS
to keep her away from them. @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
CHARTERS GRANTED.
Southwest Virginia Gets Several
New Industries.

The State Corporation Commission has
granted tho following charters:
Colbert-Stover Drug Company Qnc,),
principal office, Bristol Va. Incorpora-
tors N. NJ. Colbert. president and general
manager, Bristol Va; w. r. Slower sec
rotary and treasurer, Bristol, Va. Capital
stock, maximum $4,000; minimum, $1,000
Objects and purposes to manufacture
drugs and medicines; sell same at whole
sale and retail and do Il general drug
business. tt
Flint Hill Mining and Lumber Corpora
ton; principal office, Flint Hill, Va. In
corporators. A. J. Speers president Ger
mantown, Pa; T. j. Baral vce-pre sident,
Philadelphia, Pa; x. C. Young, secretary
and treasurer Philadelphia, Pa. Capital
stock, maximum, $50O0O; minimum, $4,000.
objects and purposes, to buy and sell
land, manufacture lumber, mine coal and
minerals.
Harry Morris Gnc.), principal office,
Norfolk, Va. Incorporators, Harry Morris,
president Norfolk; Va; a. j. Morris,
vice president, Norfolk. Va; Joseph Nor
ris, secretary and treasurer. Norfolk, Va
Capital stock, maximum. $4,000; mini
mum, $4,000. Objects and purposes, for
the conducting of a general department
store to sell all kinds of merchandise.
The Norfolk Industrial Association
Qnc), principal office, Norfolk. Va In
corporators, f. r. Custis president. Nor.
folk. Va; Wiley Cooper. vice-president
Norfolk, Va. g. w Nicholson, treasurer
Norfolk, Va. Capital stock, maximum
$4,000; minimum, $1,000. Objects and pur
poses for the conduct OF stores, whole
sale and retail. Of all kinds OF goods
merchandise. provisions ETC.
Pitzer department Store Company (1ncO
principal office, Bristol, Va. lncorpora.
tors, Lewis S. Jones, president Bristol
Va; John D. Thomas, vice president
Bristol, Va. Capital stock. maximum
$4,000 Objects and purposes for the pur-
chase and sale Of dry goods and otS-r
merchandise.
Brand Shoe Company Qnco. principal
Office Roanoke, Va Incorporators, w
Lee Brand. president, Salem, Va; II. B,
Grlggs. vicc-presdent, Roanoke. Va; T.
J. Phelps, secretary and treasurer. Roam
okc, Va Capital stock, maximum, 100000;
minimum, $4,000. Objects and purposes,
to manufacture, buy and sell shoes, rub.
bcrs, etc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
VAUDEVILLE NEXT WEEK

Lafayette Is to be seen this afternoon
and evening for the last time during
his present trip to the South. He goes
hack to resume his contracts with the
summer resorts. and WIN begin his fall
and winter season-playing the large
cities within the next sixty days. La
fayette has pleased the people of Rich
nond
Il, is to be vaudeville all of tho COM
ing week, and unless MI the signs fall
the numbers on the bill Will make GOOD,
The names of tho players are mostly
unknown to local patrons OF tho theatres,
but they arc not unknown to the pro-
fcssional world, and It Is generally OK.
pected that they will make a reputation
here on the occasion OF their first visit,
which will make them welcome when
they come again. The new bili begins
Monday night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
CITY SERVICES
FOR MORROW.
Rev. w. c. Whitaker, Of Jackson,
Miss, to Fill St. Paul's Pulpit Y
Tomorrow.
BISHOP STRANGE TO SUPPLY
Dr. Young On "The Impossible
ity Of Selfisl1ness Rev. H.
P. Atkins Returns.

Though st. Paul's has been without
rector for several months, yet 1t has been
fortunate in securing good preachers 10
carry on the services there from Sunday
to Sunday. Tomorrow Rev. Walter G.
Whitaker, rector of st. Andrews Church,
Jackson. Miss, will conduct the morn
ng and evening services, and the Rt. Rev.
Robert Strange. Bishop Of East Carolina,
will conduct the two services for tho
following four Sundays, beginning Au-
gust 10th.
The pastor, DR.. Young, will preach at
both the services at Centenary Church.
His morning subject Is The 1mpossibility
Of selfishness. The evening subject
will be "a Wise Mans Vision Of Vanity
Fair"
Rev. Henry Pearcc Atkins, who has re-
turned to the city after having been
absent spending his vacation In Cincln-
natl and Harrodsburg, KY, will fill his
pulpit Tomorrow morning and night In
the West End Christian Churca at both
services.
Rev. w. II. Laird of Warrenton, Va,
will preach at Grace Episcopal Church
tomorrow morning and evening.
Rev. p. a. Cave vii return to the city
today and preach at the Third Christian
Church tomorrow morning at II "A. NJ.
Rev. l.. b. Betty, pastor, will preach
at both services Tomorrow In Park Place
Methodist Church,
At II A. NJ. his subject will be THE
Trial and Triumph of a Good Man" At
6 p. NJ. his theme will be Daily Strength
for Daily Needs
At Asbury Place Methodist Church Rev.
r. c. Guley will preach In the morn
Ing and Rev. ]. A. Thomas pastor of
Laurel Street !. Methodist Church. at Z
r. NJ.
Rev. r. McNair Simpson, pastor, will
preach at both services in Clay Street
Church tomorrow. His morning theme
will be who Will BE Electcd?" His
evening theme at S:l5 will be WHO Are
tho 1Ieroes?"
Tomorrow morning will be observed as
"Mid- Summer Rally Day at Marshall
Street Christian Church. An effort Is be-
ing made to have all tho members
OF the church now In the city present.
The pastor who has been preaching
this week In Gooonland county, reached
the city this morning. and will preach
al both the morning and night services.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
HIS ENGINE DRAPED.
Spic and Span, No. 80 in Mourn
ing for Engineer Owner.

Mr. William Dyner, ono OF the chesa-
penke and Ohios faithful and popular
engnemen, who had handled the throttle
with success for twenty-three years, died
on Thursday morning at his home. In
this city, after u very brief illness. Mr..
Dyner was in charge of engine 50 that
waits on the passenger, trains at Main
Street Station, This engine ~ type
of the most Improved switch engines-a
six-wheelcr, With IS by "a inch cylinders,
and Is "a poem in nickel and brass
Mr.. Dyncr was very fond Of his pretty
iron s,eed. and took great pride to keep
her highly polished. She always looks
spIc and span, as If Just our OF the en-
CINE band box and invariably attracts
attention as she gracefully and almost
noiselessly e!des about the modernly
equipped train-sheds OF the Main Street
Station.
AS soon as Superintendent J. ". Knapp
and Master Mechanic J. X. Gould learned
Of MIR Dyners sudden death, No 80 was
ordered taken out Of service and drapcd
In mourning, pending the funeral obse-
quics OF tho deceased cngineman. The
mourning engine appeared as almost n
living thing In The gloom Of grief as
she stood, silent and steamless, under
the treln"shca yesterday, clad In her
habilamcnts Of sorrow, while officials and
employee sadly viewed the vacant cab.
Tic engine was towed down the track
TO the vladuct that crosses Broad Street,
near the old Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way station, and stood Just over the
street while the funeral procession passed
under the vinduct up Broad Street on tho
way 10 The city of tho dead. the draped
bell tolling sad farewell 10 it's fond
master. 1t was u unique and pretty
memorial service. and touched The hearts
OF many people. 1t gave added evidence
TOO, OF the bond OF sympathy that link:
the hearts Of railroad men-oificlals anc
employees,
Engneman Fl. l.. Baldwin handles th
30 NJ night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
AMERICAS P! A, \.
FOB |!| f|.L |.
Secretary Taft Addresses Great eat
Audience Of Natives iii 4
Manila.
.UPHoLDs ADMINISTRATION d!
Says Popular Assembly Will Be
Formed III 1oo7-Gets ~
Mucl, Applause.
UPH0LDs ADMINISTRATION
(By Associated I'ress.)

Il & +.
q MANILA, August 11.A banquet given
by natives to Secretary OF War Taft and
party tonight attracted great interest
rs 1t was expected that Secretary Taft
would outline the position of the present
administ ration. For some time tho feel
ing OF tho natives has boon that the
administration was deviating from the
Mckinley policy, and, as q result, there
has boon a noticeable dsaffectlon among
politicians with the lnsular government
and also much unrest
This attitude twas met fonrlcssly by
Secretary Taft, who upheld the admins
trtltion policy. When he finished his
address he was loudly npplaudcd.
Secretary Tnft said In part: f
"Prcsidcnt Roosevelt believes that It
is tho duty of the United States to pre-
pare the Frllpinos for self government.
."rhis will require a generation and PROB
ably longer, and the form of sclf-govern-
ment will be left to tho individuals who
will control the two nations at that time.
1t follows that the President and he. him
self, desires me to say this to the Fill
pinos. feels charged with the duty Of
proceeding on this policy and mnlntain-
ing the sovereignty Of the United States
here as an instrument of tho gradual
education and elevation Of the whole OF
the Filipino people to a self-governing
community i
Secretary Taft said that the &Flipinos
who wished to rule this country must
first learn tho principles of democracy
by sending their children to the common
schools.
The secretary affirmed that n popular
assembly would be formed, II no insurrec.
ton existed. In April. 1907.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
BRING STRONGER TEAM.
E1nporia Wants to Have 1t Out
Again With Brownies.

Mr. "BllIe" Foster has received a let
ter from Manager PEBBLES. of the EN-
pOria Baseball team, to the effect that
the nine will be here next week with a
line-up much stronger than was seen
here some days ago and the Brownies
are due to receive large round goose
egg.
Several of the players who wore here
the last time will return with the team,
but there will be several new pitchers
and the outfield has been strengthened
by the addition of one or two men who
have d reputation of being able to nit
tie ball when a run Is needed badly.
The team plays here on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday Of next week with
Anthony's aggregation of Brownies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-12
HENRICo JUDGES.

Officers Of General Election ana
Primary Have Been Selected
The electoral hoard of Henrlco coun-
y has completed the list Of judges and
clerks for the general election. and Y
was made public yesterday. The first
list is not for the primary, but solely LOT
the general election.
The list by districts is given below,
Tuckahoe District--Sh oemakers Fre'
cinct--W. IT, Darden. registrar; w p
Copeland and A. G. Becker judges
Westhampton--T, ~ Dabney, reelslrar5
Allie Franklin and Mack IhompsoH'
Ridge Churchill p, Michaels, regis
trar; J, b. Badenoch and Major Hnr"et''
short Pump-J, Y. Huchols, registrars ~
M. Henley and NJ. A. Cawthorne, !,
5prookland District-Chestnut Till, -
RUM, registrar w. M. Lewis ana y a.
Barton IIcights-s, M OBnnnon, regis
trnr: G.. sE,. Taylor and a, s. GroceF !,
Jones--William b, Smith, res'slFats :"
"a. ,Tiller and Willie Tyler. 10 :,
Rr,,Ins-Thomas w. Mordeica, reslstfA''
M, n, burton and Charles Houston. !,
Hungary-J, w. Penick, registrar -.
r n Mccain and CIV. Lucas.
Fairfield Distriet-Bakers-s' " t''4Ap
REGISTRAR; II. w. Hoeninger, !, !, /.
Hardin's Shop--T. p. Crouen, res's'fai'
n, N. Goode and p a. smith. n
seysn Pines Frank Hess FsslsHaei =