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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-01

The State of Mississippi has has
adopted, for teaching in the puOlo @
schools, the little book, "AgrlGu!.iGsS Ginoz
for Beginners" written by Pr PT0tesff IS
sors Burkett, Stevens and Hn' ~
North Carolina College, to which h;ob ob
appendix has now been added WILL i
Prot. W. F. Massey prepared on n0l
ticulture and Horticulture.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-01

The great Roanoke Fair, to take
place September 26 to 20, inclusive
in the city of Roanoke, Va. promises
to eclipse the very successful eznlpl-
tion of last year. It will be unoer
the same liberal and aggressive man
agement.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-01
VIRGINIA FARMERS MEET.
Dominion Farmers
12h 18th 14thOutne of the Papers
sented-Strong Resolutions Adopted


which attack this important crop.
He was followed in a witty ano
able address by Judge George E.
Cassell, of East Radford: he showed
himself to be an Irish potato grower
from the ground up, as well as an
able judge. Mr.. Cassel showed sam
pies of various varieties of potatoes
which he was growing successfully
on his farm, and gave detailed ex-
position of the methods he has pur-
sued with such excellent results.
Dairying and Trucking.
The dairy interests of the State
were ably represented by Mr.. L. O.
Sandy, of Burkeville. He showed
how he had taken a poor, worn-out
Virginia farm and built it up by
means of the dairy business until it
has become a very profitable invest
ment. He ships cream into Rich
mond, and is making practically 500
profit per cow. In view of the diff
tculty many of our farmers have ex-
perienced in making a satisfactory
profit from the land, his paper was
received with the closest attention.
An interesting discussion followed
in which Hon. Jos. Wilmer, of Rap
idan, and Maj. A. r. Venable, Jr.,
of Farmville, took part.
The trucking interests of the
State were ably presented by Mr.. A.
Jeffers, of Norfolk. He said that
the States interest in truck crops
now amounted to some twelve mil
lions of dollars a year, and that Vir-
ginia offers wonderful advantages to
truck growers because of her situa-
ton, and the fact that the climatic
conditions of Norfolk, owing to the
proximity of the ocean, are so favor
able for the growing of early crops.
It was pointed out that in many in
stances Virginia enjoyed an immense
advantage over Florida and other
Southern States.
100000 for Agricultural Education.
At the night session the work of
the College of Agriculture and Ex-
pertinent Station was presented by
the writer by means of a series of
lantern slides, and the need of ap-
preparations for these institutions
was pointed out with the result that
the following resolution was unani-
mously passed, and every member of
the Institute agreed to constitute
himself a committee of one to see
that no effort was spared to induce
the Legislature to make the neces-
sary appropriation at it's coming
session.:
Resolved, That in the opinion of
the association an appropriation of
100000 should be made by the next
Legislature for the development of
the State College of Agriculture and
Experiment Station located at
Blacksburg; $4,000 of this will be
required to complete and equip the
agricultural hall now building, $10,-
900 year for additional mainte-
nance and support for the Virginia
Experiment Station, $4,000 for a
stock and grain Judging pavilion,
$4,000 for barns and roadways, and
$4,000 for live stock, particularly
horses. At the present time the fa-
cilities for obtaining an agricultural
education in Virginia do not equal
those enjoyed by students in other
vocations, and the mere fact that an
preparations ranging from 100000
to 100000, have been made for this
purpose in neighboring States shows
how clearly the Importance of agri-
cultural 11ootioo anJ +bo eo1,,4:o-,
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-01

farmers institutes had developed the
agriculture of various States onJ I
Territories. Professor Hamilton unau .,u
accorded a well-merited vote 20
thanks on the completion of his ~
dress.
Officers and Resolutions.
The Institute adjourned sine d;o
at 10 o'clock p. NJ, having elected
the following officers:
President, Ex-Governor J, Hooa
Tyler, East Radford.
First Vice-President, T. O. Sandy
Burkeville.
Second Vice-President, Mai. John
T. Cowan, Cowan's Mills.
Secretary. Andrew M. Sonla
Blacksburg.
Assistant Secretary, j. NJ. VIII
liams, Roanoke.
Also the following vice-presidents
from each Congressional District:
First District, A. Jeffers, Norfolk.
Second District, Jos. Bryan. Eagle
Point; Third District, Jos. R. An
derson, Goochland; Fourth District
@. N. Stacv Amelia; Fifth District,
DR.. j. r. Guerrant, Franklin; Sixth
District, S. @. Goggin, Campbell;
Seventh District, J. G. Martin, Al
bemarle; Eighth District, Judge W.
S. Lewis. Leesburg; Ninth District.
w Wyndam Robertson, Saltville; Tenth
District, Col. Joel Flood, Apo
matox.
Among the resolutions passed
which are not mentioned above were
the following: That the next Leg
islature be memorialized to make lib
eral grants in order that farmers
Institutes may be held in every coun-
ty each year; that every effort should
be made to introduce the teaching
of agriculture in the public schools
of Virginia: that liberal approuria-
tions should be made by the Legis-
lature to the rural schools in order
that the children may be kept in
school for longer terms and better
buildings provided; that the State
Board of Agriculture be requested
to provide the means for the publ
cation and distribution of the pro-
ceedings of this meeting.
On the whole, the meeting was sue
cessful beyond the highest hopes Of
its originators. More than 254 farm
ers joined the institute and over 500
we're present. On the return trip to
Roanoke a petition was circulated
approving of the work now being
done at Blackburg and calling for the
organization of farmers institutes
in Virginia on a systematic basis in
the future. It is safe to say that Vlr-
ginia farmers are now we'll acqualnt-
er with the value of the college and
station work as related to their busl-
ness and the great benefits which
will flow from a systematic organlza-
tion of Institutes throughout the
State. They have been quiescent for
a long neriod, but the time seems to
have arrived when they are ready to
discard old methods for newer and
better ones and to insist on receiving
their fair share of recognition IN the
halls, and to insist on the
fostering of those institutions whose
will be of the greatest
benefit to them.
ANDREW M. SOULE,
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-01
PROGRESSIVE FARMER AND COTTON PLANT.

| iect was animated, and the facts pre-
sented were unusually interesting,
for it appeared that the 20 head Of
cattle fed on silage during the past
winter gained 500 pounds in $50
days: the 20 fed on timothy hay
gained about 5000 pounds In the
same time; and the 20 fed on shred
ded stover gained 3400 pounds. These
were striking differences, for the cost
of the hay was figured at $500 per
ton, the stover at $500 and the silage
at $500. It appears from these re-
suits that the feeding of beef cattle
can be pursued with success in Vlr-
ginia under a variety Of conditions
that have not been recognized in the
past.
Mr.. S. S. Cassell, of Rural Re
treat, presented a paper on the feed
ing and handling of calves intended
for export purposes which contained
many valuable suggestions. Mr..
Cassel has had long experience in
handling calves, and he handled the
subject in an instructive manner.
A great deal of interest was evl-
denced in the subject of alfalfa
growing. This was to be discussed
by Mr.. John E. Wing, who unfortu-
nately was unable to come, and sent
his brother Willis to take his place.
Mr.. Willis Wing acquitted himself
in the most creditable manner, and
answered the questions which were
literally fired at him, like veteran.
He demonstrated very clearly to the
audience that he was thoroughly fa
miliar with the subject of alfalfa
growing, and convinced many Vir-
ginia farmers that climatic and soil
conditions make it quite possible for
them to grow this crop with success,
and encouraged our farmers to ex-
pertinent more carefully in the fu-
ture with this important crop which
seems destined to assume an impor-
tant place in the agricultural econ
omy of the State.
Money In Sheep.
Hon. J. F. Jackson editor of the
Southern Planter, of Richmond, dis
cussed the subject of Sheep Hus-
bandry in Virginia in a mastery
manner. His presentation of the
subject was unique, and called forth
frequent applause. He pointed out
that Virginia had only really made a
beginning in the sheep business, and
that there was room for remarkable
development all along the line. This,
of course, was not presented in a
spirit of criticism, but with the idea
of stimulating renewed interest in
the subject.
Mr.. J. r. K. Bell, of Dublin, one
of the largest sheep raisers in Vir-
ginia, discussed the rearing and
handling of lambs in highly credit
able manner.
Commercial Apple Growing in Vir-
ginia was discussed by Prof. H. L.
Price, Horticulturist of the Expert
ment Station; Small Canneries in
Virginia by Prof. r. III. Price, of
Longs Shop; and Our Insect Foes,
by Prof. J. L. Phillips, Entomologist
of the Experiment Station. The
general interest in these problems
was evidenced by the large number
of questions directed to the speak
ers.
Mr.. Wing, being called away in
the evening, Prof. John Hamilton, of
Washington, D. c., took the entire
time for the discussion of the sub
ject Of farmers organizations. It
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-08-01

to have taken hrm hold on the al
fections of the people, for despite
the very bad weather of the past
three weeks, more than 500 Virginia
farmers gathered in Roanoke, on the
18th, 18th and 14th of July, to dis
cuss subjects of general interest to
them. The first two days of the In
stitute were indeed gloomy; the rain
came down literally in sheets, and
the hard work of the farmer of the
past few months suffered severely. In
many instances the angry waters got
up over the bottoms and swept away
the outstanding crops. The bad
weather, however, did not detract
from the enthusiasm of those pres
ent, and the closest attention was
given to the excellent addresses pro-
vided. The meeting was also rep
resentative one as there were dele
gates in attendance who had travelled
more than $50 miles. The program
was varied in nature and was carried
out according to schedule. a fact
worthy of commentator.
Soil Improvement and Immigration.
Mr.. T. B. Terry's discussion of the
improvement of the soil in which he
rehearsed his wonderful experience
ON his farm at Hudson, Ohio, receiv-
ed the closest attention. and as that
is one of the great questions with our
farmers, he was asked innumerable
questions, which were answered in a
very satisfactory manner. 1t is safe
to say that the discussion of this sub
ject will bear fruit of great value to
the State.
The question of immigration and
industrial development which was
handled by Mr.. F. III. La Baume. of
the Norfolk & Western r. R., called
forth an animated discussion, and it
was suggested that the next Legisla-
ture be lnemerialized to provide a
fund for the purpose of establishing
immigration agencies, either in the
Northwest or in Europe. Many of
those present thought it would be
better to establish agencies in Eu-
rope and endeavor to bring the set
tiers and laborers directly to the
State, for here. as everywhere, one
of the great problems of the farmer
at the present time is to secure
enough reliable labor at reasonable
prices.
Irish Potato Growing.
Mr.. Alva Agee, of Wooster, Ohio,
editor of the National Stockman
and Farmer, Pittsburg, Pa, discussed
Irish potato growing in a plain, un-
affected manner that won the instant
attention of all present. He outlined
largely the plans which he pursued
successfully for many years on his
southern Ohio farm. There is
growing interest in Irish potato cul
ture on the eastern shore of Virgin
Ia, and great areas are devoted to
this crop. The product goes to East
ern markets, and in the peninsula
particularly where they have farm
ers' protective organization for the
disposal of their crop, good profits
are being made. Mr.. Agee called at
tention to the fact that the climate
of the western part of the State,
owing to the high elevation, is well
suited to the production of late crop
Irish potatoes, and indicated how
these could be grown and shipped
South during the late fall and win
ter at good profit. He emphasized
the necessity of enriching the soil
for potatoes through the use of green
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20
SMITH ON THE SITUATION.
President of Southern Cotton Associa.
tion Says Price Will Go Above
Eleven Cents.

Mr.. E. D. Smith, the president Of
the State organization, recently elect
ed field agent, was in the city yester-
day and put in a busy day at the Of
fee of the association in the sky
scraper, answering letters and attend
ing to the accumulated work of the
last few days.
Mr.. Smith said last night that the
important question now before the as
sociation is the matter Of warehouses.
He is constantly in receipt of inquiries
from farmers who want to hold their
cotton and who write for advice as to
where to store it. He has had a large
amount sent here to the local ware
houses, even if it is sometimes expen-
sive to ship here from different points
in the State. Mr.. Smith fully realizes
-be importance of the warehouse sys-
TEN to the organization which he has
done so much to foster and he will
probably have something to say on the
subject within a few days that vii.
sbe of more than usual interest
AS to the price of cotton, Mr.. Smith
said yesterday that his advices from
Texas are that the farmers there are
holding for II cents or better. The
Farmers Union is very strong in that
State and the organization is following
the lead of the Southern Cotton asso-
citation in this and similar matters
The State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20
WHO WAS HE?
The New York Police Puzzled by a
Suicide.

New York, September 1.-THE BODY
of the suicide who hanged himself
last night at Mamaroneck, near this
city, was positively identified today
as that of young man who had rep
resented himself to be VIM. A. King,
the son of a wealthy cotton mill own
or of Augusta, Ga. The Identification
was made by Mrs. George E. Jardine,
at whose house young King stopped
for shelter last Monday during the
height of a severe storm The identl-
fcation was confirmed by Mrs. Jar
dimes son. Young King had told Jar
dine that he was penniless, having
spent all the allowance from his faith
er. He had. been warned by the lat
ter that if he overlived his income he
would have to shift for himself until
the next installment was due. King
said he had met a number Of women
while stopping in New York and had
souandered his money on them. 1t
was at first reported that the suicide
was Paul Kelly, motorman of the ele-
waited railroad train which was wreck
ed recently with a loss of twelve lives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Columbia, September 19.-The
mean temperature for the week end
ing Monday, Setember 18th, was
slightly below normal, due to very
cool weather early in the weak and
warm at it's close The extremes Of
temperature were a maximum of IS
degrees at Blackville on the 18th, ana
a minimum Of 81 degrees at Cheraw
on the 18th. There was slightly less
than the normal amount Of bright
sunshine over the southern and east
ern counties and about normal
amount in the central and western
counties.
There were numerous showers over
the eastern and southern counties, and
very little rain, in many places none
over the western ones. Excessive rain
fall occurred sin Florence and Dar-
lington counties, in the latter there
were 8 inches recorded in "a hours.
Lands were washed, streams flooded
and bridges carried away, and crops
were seriously damaged on uplands
as we'll as low lands. Generally the
weeks precipitation was needed and
proved beneficial Over the western
and northern counties the ground is
very dry ana late crops are suffering
for moisture. Streams and wells are
becoming low, and it is too dry for
fall blowing and for seeding oats.
Frequent showers interrupted farm
work along the coast and to lesser
degree in a few interior southern
Counties while the weather was favor
able for continuous work over the
greater portion of the State.
There was a slight deterioration in
the condition Of cotton due, mainly,
to premature opening caused by rust
and drought. On sandy lands the
crop is nearly all open and most Of it
picked while over the State generally
it is opening fast. Growth and fruit
age have stopped, but this is imma-
terial, as what fruitage would be
taken on after this time would not
mature Caterpillars have appeared
in Berkeley county on cotton, which is
the only report of damage by insects
this week
Late corn is in need of rain. There
is a slight deterioration Of minor
crops due to. want of moisture, over
the western parts and a slight i'm
provement in the eastern portions.
Fall truck has improved, and recently
planted seeds are terminating we'll.
Rice harvest made good progress.
Much hay and other forage was saved
IN prime condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Junius Gregg, a Good Citizen, Who
Has Solved the Race Problem.

A few days ago Junius Gregg called
at this Office to settle his annual sub
scription to the Watchman and South
ron. While waiting for his receipt he
asked if we recollected how long he
had been taking this paper and look
ing up the records it was found that
he had been continuously on the sub
scription list for twenty-six years. He
is by no means the Oldest subscriber,
but he is one Of the old guard. Junius
Gregg is, however, in some respects,
one of the most remarkable men in
Sumter county, and, while unknown
beyond his immediate community, is
a man whose attainments make him
a worthy example to his race. He was
born slave Is years ago. on the<plan-
tation of the late Capt. j. D. McFad-
din, in the Concord neighborhood.
Subsequent to his emancipation he re-
NAMED with his former master and
continued in his service until he pur-
chased a farm in the neighborhood.
His entire life has been spent within
two and a half miles of the place Of
his birth, and no man, white or black,
has higher reputation for honesty.
industry and reliability in that COM
munity. He has raised and educated
a large fanily-seven sons and two
daughters. Five sons and two daugh-
ters were given college education
the youngest being now at college in
Pennsylvania. This is record of
which any man might be proud, a
record that few men equal, no matter
how great their opportunities. Con-
the fact that Junius Gregg
has done so much handicapped as he
was. one marvels that so many men
make a failure Of life, although they
have every advantage when they begin
life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20
AN OLD TRADER DEAD.
Mr.. W. S. Epperson Dies, Aged 80
at His Home in Kentucky.

Sheriff q. 81. Epperson recently re.
ceived letter informing him OF toe
death Of his uncle, Mr.. W. S. Epper-
son at his bone IL Ballard county,
KY, at tie sdvanced aged of SO years
He leaves one son and a daughter.
Mr.. Epperson died cf measles, which
be contracted while on a visit to his
sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Chiffon, of Penn
broke, Ky. who is 101 years old.
Mr.. W. S. Epre-son was formerly
we'll known il this county and many
Of 5be older citizens remember him.
20, maay years pyior to tie war ard
;:r tie first decade thereafter he made
regular trirs through this county sell
ing tobacco. - -
One incident that occurred d feE years
before the war, while be was on one
of bis tsips is often related by old
citizeIs as an example of quick trade.
One sale day just as Mr.. Epperson
drove into town with five or six four
horse North Carolina wagons loaded
with tobacco, be net tie late John
A. Co!ciouet, who was Que # his reg
uiar customers. After exchanging
the Customary greetings, Mr. Epper
so said to Nj Colclongh, Flow
much tobacco Go you want this timer"
Mr. Colclough replied instantly,
"Wba. Go you want for the whole out
ft-tobacco, mules ard wagons?''
Let ne figure little,' said Mr.
Epperson. land l will tell you -
"All right said Mr.. Colclougb,
be quick about it.
Mr.. Epperson made calculation
and named his price-something over
St. GEO.
Il take the cuff" said M Col
cIough, w1o wrote oof draft for the
| money and took possession of the to-
tacco train.
Mr.. Epperson bought a team and
returned 70 his home in Virginia TO
obtain another outfit of wagons and
mules and supply of tobacco
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20
Masters Sale,
Sept Sat

By virtue of Decree of the Court
of Common Pleas for Sumter Coun-
ty, in the State of South Carolina, in
the case of Catherine M. Werber
against w 0. Cain, in his own right
and as guardian, Marion Noise,
William M. Cain, S. r. Cain, Carrie
E. George, Helen E. Ramsey, Thomas
J. Jackson, B. J. Jackson and j. B.
Harvin, I will sell to the highest bid
der, at public auction, at the Court
House in the city Of Sumter, in the
county q: Sumter, in the State of
South Carolina, on saleday in Octo-
Der, 1905, being the second day of
said month, during the usual houl 5
of sale, the following described real
estate, to wit:
All that tract Of land situate in the
County Of Sumter, State aforesaid,
containing one hundred and thirty
three acres, bounIyd on north by
iancs of H. D. Cain south by lands
of John J. Rowland and Isaac Bal
lard. east by estate of R. B. Cain,
known as the Mill tract, and west by
land of 4. J. China.
Second: All that tract of land Sit
uate in said county and State, con-
tanning one hundred and seventy-fve
acres, bounded north by lands of J.
S. Richardson, south by land of J.
+. Cain, east by land Of F. NJ Mel
l@.t and by the estate OF r. NJ. Cain
a.lI west by land of J. T. Jackson.
Terms OF sale, cash. Purchaser to
pay for all necessary papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
Master for Sumter County.
Sept Sat
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20
LEE COUNTY COURT.

Bishopville, September 16.-In the
Sessions Court on Friday afternoon
in the trial Of C. NJ. Barrett for NAL
feasance and appropriation of pub
l;c money, after speeches by B. F.
Kelly. for the defense, and Solicitor
Wilson and the charge of the Judge,
the case was turned over to the jury
at $50 p M, who brought in a YER
dict OF guilty, after being out about
three hours.
The case of ]. R. DuRant, violation
of the dispensary law, was continued
TO the next session of court.
James Parton. charged with bur-
gla:y. pleaded guilty" and was sem
fenced u twelve months on the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-09-20

Mrs. William Bowie has gone to
England to attend the settlement of an
estate in which she is vitally interest
ed. By the death of sister she in
herits a fortune of about $40, 600 This
property originally belonged to two
maiden aunts who left it to their
two neices they had adopted with the
understanding that the property was
to 90 to the last one of them to marry.
The sister got the property. but not
having married she leaves no heir but
Mrs. Bowie who has gone to see after
the settlement. She will visit several
places in the old country before her
return home.-Florence Times.