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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
RUSSIA TO BUILD WARsHIPs HERE.
Agent Declares Orders for Battleship, Two
Cruisers and Torpedo Boats VIII Be Placed.

Seattle. Feb. ga. A. Deakof a special agent
of the Russian Bureau Of Finance Is here. He
says that Russia is TO construct a battleship two
cruisers ana several torpedo boats in the United
States within the next year for delivery after the
war in the Orient. His errand here IS to visit
Moran Brothers shipyard. 10 report on its capa-
bities He says there is nothing secret about the
matter. and that the construction of the vessels
was decided on two months ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
CARNEGIE CHOOSES SPOKESMAN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR,

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE1
Pittsburg Feb. 2s.-Andrew Carnegie has written
to DR.. William J. Holland, of Pittsburg, director
Of the Carnegie Institute here. asking him TO re-
turn 10 Europe with him to make the presentation
speech when the immense plaster cast Of the diplo-
docus, the gift Of the ironmaster TO the English
people, formally transferred to the British Mu-
scum In London. II is understood that King Ed
ward has arranged to be present at the ceremony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
BOMBS FOUND IN MOSCOW.
Dynamite and Revolvers Seized by Police
Sergius's Assassin.

Moscow, Feb 2S.-Bombs dynamite and
volvers have been discovered in the Margina
Slobotka suburb of Moscow.
1t is now believed that the assassin of Grand
Duke Sergi'-s came from Paris. and that he is
aTtincer. His name is still unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
kUTAIs CALLS FOR TROOPS.

Tiflis, Feb. 2S.-Serious disturbances have
broken out at Kutais, and troops have been
asked to suppress them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
MAXIM eoRKY SENT TO RIGA.

St Petersburg. Feb. 2S.--Maxim .Gorky. who
was released from the fortress yesterday On
$3.50 bail Was banished late last night to
Riga, where he was arrested on January %.
According to the official statement, Gorky him
self preferred a request that he be allowed to
reside at Riga Nine. GOrky went to the rail-
road station TO bid him farewell She and her
son will join Gorky in Riga Immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
CHINA FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE.

E H. Conger American Minister to China.
writes that China has joined the Interparlia-
mentary Union to help promote universal peace
among nations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
RENNENK4MPF'S DEFEAT.
HeaUy Russian Losses at Tsnk'
hetchen-GunS Taken.

General Kuroki's Headquarters. Feb 26.-The
japanese yesterday Saturday achieved a signal
victory over the forces commanded by Lieu
tenant General Rennenkanpf While this VIC
tory is important in itself. it is more be-
cause of the strategic advantage gained by the
Japanese. The fighting was over a mountainous
country between thirty and forty-fve miles east
OF YentaL
General Kuroki's infantry again displayed re-
Inarkable qualities as hill fighters and proved
their superiority TO the Russian cavalry.
The right Of the Japanese winter position has
been near Ponchi, extending toward the south
east, on the south bank of the Shakhe River
and west of the Tai-Tse River In yesterdays
movement body of Japanese troops which had
been advancing from Ponchi swung around
toward the northeast and swept the Russians
before them.
The japanese now hold strong lines; extend
ing from southwest TO northeast and partly
eastward OF the Tai-Tse River. threatening the
Russian left flank. General Rennenkampf COM
manded division and q half Of cavalry divi-
sion of infantry and body OF sharpshooters.
with compliments Of guns.
The principal engagement was northeast Of
Chin-Ho-Chen CTsinkhetchenO. where the Rus
sisns held strongly defended intrenchments.
The Russians left 203 dead on the field there
and lost several machine guns. The casualties
are estimated at over 1000.
Toxic, Feb. 2S.-Of1ciaI reports of the battle
CURED. The japanese attacking force began
the occupation of points the left bank OF
the Tai-Tse River February 10. but the to-
biography of the country. steep hills the river
and heavy snow delayed the attack. The first
line attacked Tsinkhetchen at noon on February
o. assaulting hercely. The Russians held
strongly fortified positions with obstacles pro-
tecting them, and made determined resistance
The fighting continued on February %, and
was resumed at dawn on February "a. At 10
in the morning the two lines closed. and attack
ers and defenders exchanged hand grenades.
While continuing their frontal attack, the
Japanese executed a flank attack, with the re-
suit that the Russians abandoned and burned
the town and fed northward in confusion. The
Russians left $50 dead the field. The Chi
nese estimate the Russian losses at 'Tsinkhet-
chen alone at one thousand The Japanese
captured three machine guns, many rifles. a
quantity of ammunition. number Of maps and
twenty-four prisoners.
The reports say that none of the japanese SUI
fered from frostbite in spite of the intense
cold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
COLDS CAUSE SORE TnRoAr

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide Cold and
Grip Hedeuy. for Inc f,Il
name and look for signature or Z. W. Grove. zoe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-01
MINE OWNERS FORCED TO WELD

Ekaterinoslav, Feb. 2S.-Two thousand coal
miners have returned to work the owners hav-
ing conceded twenty-five out of the twenty-six
demands made by the men,
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-04-25
A Dairyman's Suggestions.

Yes, sir; that man who said not
to dehorn your calves, but wait until
they are two years old, knew what he
was talking about. Just wait until
they commence using their horns,
then dehorn them and they are con-
quered. [ have tried having young
calves dehorned several times and
they always grew up to be the mean
est cattle to keep on a farm that
ever l have had anything to do with.
We have found that our dilution
cream separator gives splendid re-
suits without mixing water with the
milk and we have the pure sweet
milk to feed our calves. In cool
weather we keep it setting in the
oren air just above freezing or
thereabout, and as the heated days
of summer appears we move it to the
milk house, where it sets in ce-
ment tank arranged to allow the wa
ter from the we'll to course through
it. Our calves never get to taste
sour whey the year round, and we
get better butter, too.
G. W. BROWN.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-04-25

put goods up in attractive packages,
exercising care in packing, having
all packages we'll filed, for no man
wants to buy a poorly filled package
if he can get one well packed.
Cultivate home markets. 1t is Of
ten the case we send our products to
the large markets and have them sell
for a mere song when we could have
received good prices for them nearer
home. But in developing home mar
kets do not use inferior goods, but
send the best you have to them. Ac-
quaint yourself with the commission
merchant to whom you ship. If pos
sible become personally acquainted
with him. When you have found a
straightforward dealer who gets you
the top of the market, stick to him,
and usually he will stick to you. Do
not continually jump from one deal
er to another. Any good business
man will take care of a steady Gus
toner in preference to an occasional
shipper; therefore if the market is
glutted or in a precarious condition
the steady shipper is likely to fare
better than the jump-about.
Making the Land Pay the Largest Profits.
Truck crops, except berries, as
paragus, and crops that continuously
occupy the land, admit of two or
more crops on the same land each
year. The thoughtful truck farmer
will arrange for these after-crops in
advance of planting time and always
with q view to the crop that is to oc-
cupy the land the succeeding year,
endeavoring in the meantime to give
back to the soil enough vegetation to
keep up supply of humus. Such
foresight is absolutely necessary.
L know Of no work more fascinat-
ing than that of truck farming: and
none requiring more capacity and
general information. Prosecuted in
an intelligent way, it is usually prof
liable, and at times very remunera-
tive. l have known several thou
sand dollars per year to be made on
truck farms of less than a hundred
acres III cultivation; but prices at
that time were better than they are
now.
Of course truck farming is at
tended with anxiety and disappoint-
ments as other business operations
are. On well regulated truck farm
one day everything may look pros
porous and the owner radiant with
hopes. A drop in the temperature
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-04-25

may bring a freeze that will aprar-
emily blight his prospects in a single
night so far as that crop is concern
ed but the land, being already pre-
pared, can Immediately be planted in
some other crop, thus reducing a
probable loss to the minimum.
T. B. PARKER.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-04-25
A SUBSCRIBER.

In reply to Subscriber, I Will say
that chicken manure would give good
results on alfalfa. In addition to
this L would suggest the use OF at
Least 400 pounds per acre of the fol-
lowing mixture:
Acid Phosphate -. 200 pounds.
Kalnlt 100 pounds.
Ii there is not sufficient manure
available for a good top DRESSING
stable manure may be used in addl-
tion.
B. w. KILGORE.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-04-25
Ferti1izing Alfalfa.
G.. W. BROWN.

Messrs. Editors:-I wish you
would tell me in next issue II
chicken manure is all right for alfal,
ia! If so, in what quantity should
it be used to the acre?
A SUBSCRIBER.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-04-25

a series OF SURPRISES, CNNh w
living in that favored section, ana
who had confidence in its future and
When. about 1868, at Goldsboro,
Davis Cloud IL Co., of VIRGINIA, at,
tracted by the advantages OF the SOIL
and climate of that section of the
State, began the cultivation OF straw
berries on a large and commercial
scale. little was it thought that IN the
few years that have elapsed the IN
dustry would develop into such mag
nitude as it has now assumed. 1he
compartments of the express car,
which carried their daily shipments,
have been rerlaced with solid trains
composed exclusively of express cars
supplemented with long fast freight
trains of refrigerator cars loaded
entirely with strawberries.
The industry that those gentlemen
introduced into that section has
widened and developed until to-day
there are thousands of farmers who
are engaged in berry growing in
what is known as the strawberry belt,
extending from Goldsboro to Chad
bourn, the products of whose farms
bring into the State from other sec
tions more than a million dollars an
nually. No other branch of the
trucking industry has been instru-
mental in developing the country
more, nor in giving employment to
SO many people, as strawberry grow
ing.
1t was about the eyar 1870 that
Mr.. John Rhem, of New Bern, ma
tive North Carolinian, conceived the
idea of growing general truck-peas,
beans, potatoes, etc.,-at that place
for Northern markets. Mr.. Rhem
was a pioneer in general truck farm
ing in this State; and some years af-
terward extended his operations into
other States south of us. In those
days he was probably the largest
truck farmer along the Atlantic
coast, growing in one year as many
as 600 acres in garden peas, besides
other vegetable crops.
Cabbage growing was introduced
into the Eastern part of the State
on a commercial scale some years
later, Morehead City being selected
as the place to test that special in
dustry. So well did they grow in
that locality that it was but a short
time before the growing of that crop
was profitably introduced into other
parts of the coastal section, and now
cabbage are successfully grown in al
most every community, carloads of
them being shipped from New Bern
and other points daily throughout
the season.
Newbern Leads I'm General Truck
Shipments.
On account of the very fine eli
mate, soil and transportation facili-
ties, New Bern is still in the lead in
this State as a shipping point for
general truck. Large quantities of
lettuce, asparagus, peas, beans. cab
bage, potatoes, cucumbers. canta-
loures, ETC., are shipped in their sea-
son from that point to the different
markets in this State and Virginia
as well as to Northern markets. Per-
haps the steam plants for lettuce
growing at that place are the finest
In the South; also the profits from
lettuce, grown as they grow it there,
are almost marvellous. Ny impress
sion is that lettuce was grown as
money crOD at FaVettevi1la ond OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
V Miss Phelps on the subject of What

by Miss Phelps on the subject of What It Costs"
 The convention will be addressed to- morrow evening by Dr. Anna Shaw, and 1t Is announced that Dr. Shaw will re- main in Birmingham a day longer than 1t was expected. She will address the convention again on Friday evening.
 Badges of white satin ribbon, with the date of the convention in gold. were pre- scented the delegates yesterday. Not all of the delegates had arrived at the af- ternoon session, but by this morning it is thought there will be full attend ance. The programme for the day is as fol- lows Wednesday Morning. o'clock-Devotional services, Mrs. J. W. Willoughby, New Decatur. s:3O o'clock-Convention called to order; reading of minutes. Report of corresponding secretary, Mrs. Annie K. Weisel. Report of treasurer, Mrs. Mary M. Moody.
 Report of auditor, Mrs. G. L. Thomas.
 Presidents address Mrs. Mary T. Jef- fries.
 State song. Alabama"
 Report of district president, Mrs A. B. Hall, Fairhope.
 Report of Alabama White Ribbon so- ciety.
 Round table-"Scientiflc Temperance In- struction," Mrs. M. T. Clarke. Fort Payne; Sunday School work.' Mrs. c. S. Hallman, East F'lorence; Literature" Mrs. Kate M. Day. Hartselle; "Anti-Nar- cotics," Mrs. Julia Vandenburg, Annis- ton; ''The Press.' Mrs. Lucy M. Humph- res, Florence.
 Noontide prayer. Miss Lillian M. Phelps
 Report of national convention. Mrs. Mary NJ. Moody.
 Song-"Some Glad Day"
 Introduction of visitors.
 Announcements.
 Adjournment.
 "Wednesday Afternoon.
 oclock-Convention called to order.
 Devotional services, Mrs. c. H. Smith, Florence. Reading of minutes.
 Introduction of fraternal delegates
 Round table Give minutes each)-"Evan- gelistic Work" led by Mrs s. A. White; '.FYower Mission" Miss Agnes Young, Selma; Purity" Mrs. c. R. Johnson, Birmingham: Our Coming of Age" Mrs. M. T. Sibert, Gadsden; What Women Have Accomplished in Reform Work,' Miss Julia Tutwiler, Livingston; Our Work in the w. C. T. U.-Its Importance and Progress Mrs. M. J. Allison, Gads- den; Union Signal and Alabama White Ribbon" Mrs. Kate NJ. Day.
 s:30 O o'clock-"The Dispensary," Mrs. An ma D. Elder, Boaz. Ala.
 Announcements.
 Adjournment.
 "Wednesday Evening.
 7:R-Devotional exercises, Dr. l. D. Steele, Cumberland Presbyterian church Music.
 Address. Miss Lillian M. Phelps. Ma tional w. c. T. U.
 Offering.
 Announcements.
 Doxology.
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
U. D. c. BAZAAR.

The preparations for the bazar under the auspices of Pelham chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. are com- plete for the opening which will take place today at 1919 Fourth avenue. The bazar, opening with such suspicious weather, will from every indication, be the greatest success of any event under taken by the Daughters, and promises to be crowded each day The booths are decorated attractively and are filled with exquisite things, fancy work of all kinds and descriptions, while from the appear ance of the doll booth Santa Claus has already made a visit to Birmingham.
 A special booth is filled with artistic bags dozens of them, both for mlady s boudoir as we'll as those to complete her opera toilette.
 A candy booth is also most attractive. There is a cafe feature where the most appetlzing luneheons and dinners will be served every day from 2 to 2.3o o'clock. Mrs. Charles G. Brown is in charge of the cafe feature. The general chairman of the bazaar Is Mrs. R. H. Carter, and presiding at all the booths are many prominent women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
IA SS OCK s

Some new hassocks have just arrived and they are of the right sort. Covered in beautiful Wilton.
 They are just one of those little items that go to complete the home fixing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06

I.dergarten course? Some one has recently said that to study in school what is not
 incorporated in daily life is worse than wasted time.
 Do not understand us as undertaking the value of mental training as a means of both culture and discipline, but does it pay when obtained at the expense of health? No, neverl Consider your own experiencesl How many in this audience can say am we'll and of those who cannot, how many can trace the cause
 back to long hours of study stolen from the hours that should have been devoted to rest and recreation? Let us then give our hearty support and influence to the better methods that in spite of the op- position from the conservatives are com ing more and more into use. Not less knowledge but less nerve strain; not less culture, but more of the practical things of life.
 And how shall we interest the girls
 in these vital questions that so absorb us? How train them to take our places
 as one by one we are laid aside and
 must give up the fight? How make them realize their influence among their conn
 panions? Not by lowering the standard of morals and behavior. but by raising it higher and higher until an equal standard for both sexes Is obtained. It is at great risk to themselves and seldom benefits others to associate on an equality with those of doubtful character, but by hold ing themselves aloof, not in I am holier than thou manner, but In all Kindness
 and helpfulness, and refusing genuine
 companionship until the conduct is ir- reproachable, girls can do much among both boys and girls to help form oharac- ter It is much better and easier to form than to reform.
 How often we hear girls say: T am sure I can help him by accepting his at- tentions and bringing him into better company" but how dangerousl Insist first upon the evil companions being wholly adjured, then there may be some hope of help. As I write I have in mind two young friends, one quiet and refSId in her manner, the other bosterous and rude with a strong tendency to rather
 wild, unladylike things The first, al-
 though some younger than her friend, positively refused to be seen on the street with her again until her conduct was ir- marked results. This same young lady has
 had great influence among young men
 for the same reason. She will not be seen
 with anyone whose conduct is not all it
 should be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
CARD PARTIES.

Two delightful events were the card narties at which Miss Alberta Fulghum was the charming young hostess yester- day morning and again in the afternoon. In the morning the guests assembled at Io:3o o'clock ad in the afternoon at 2;So o'clock. The house was artistically de- corated. the horn of plenty idea being suggested in the golden horns filled with flowers which decorated the lace draper les at the windows. Bamboo was used In the decoration and the effect of the pold horns in contrast with the green foliage was most artistic. The lights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

The Washington Post announces the arrival of Representative and Mrs. Syd- ney J. Bowie, who have taken apartments at Stoneliegh Court for the season. Mrs. Bowie is remarkably beautiful woman and has two charming daughters at school.
 The Richmond Times-Dispatch has the Mrs. Martha Gielow:
 Mrs. Gielow gave an interesting talk to the Daughters of the Confederacy yes- terday morning about the Industrial Ed ueatlon league of the south the object of which is the education of the poor white classes of the mountain districts. She urged the necessity of the co-opera- ton of the Daughters of the Confeder- acy. A committee was formed from the Richmond chapter to render all the as- sistance possible.
 After the talk, all the ladies present met Mrs Gielow and light refreshments were served
 It Is requested that all who have either tickets or money for Mrs GieIows en- tertainment return them to Mrs c. ". P. Brock
 The Ladies auxiliary of St. Vincent s will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. DeBardelben.
 Mrs. D. l. Purser is spending the week with Mrs. B. O. Watkins.
 Mrs. ". Barnes Morgan, after an ill., ness of several weeks passed in the Nor his inf1rmary, was able yesterday to re- turn to her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

were shaded with yellow chrysanthe- nuns. The details also carried out the horn of plenty idea, the score cards hand pained, being designed as horns filled with bright flowers. In the reception hall a huge golden horn was suspended from an archway and filled with souvenirs which were drawn by ribbons. The prizes were several beautiful things in the Cloisine ware, and siIken hose were given for the consolation. The luneheons served were delicious. Miss Fulghum wore a lovely gown Of white null.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
HoFFHEIMER ARRAIGNED. Man Charged With Swindllng Firm Out of $256, 1000 Faces the Court.

Chicago, December 5.-Samuel N. Hoff- heimer, who Is charged with having swindled the firm of s. W. Stratus & Co, out of s256,Ooo, was arraigned in court this afternoon and after testimony had been taken the case was continued until Thurs day.
 Nelson Norris the packer, was placed upon the stand. He was shown three checks for sS0,526. $S6,690, and sS5,4 4S9 re- speetively, all of them purporting to be drawn by the Union Cotton Seed com pany and made payable by MT. Morris. The packer denied, as did his son, Edwin Morris, that he had ever seen or heard of the checks. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
DANCING CLUES.

At a meeting yesterday of the charter members of the Dixie club, Owen Gillespie was elected president; E. B. Irwin. vice president; Thomas Brown, secretary and treasurer and the following were elected members of the board of governors: B.. A. Pepperman, c. c. Terry, Henry Hiden, Henley Smith and Reid Lawson.
 Ii was decided to have the opening re- ception and german al the Hotel Hillman on Friday December 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
"Wednesday Afternoon.
Wednesday Evening.

7;45-Devotional exercises, Dr. I. D. Steele, Cumberland Presbyterian church. Music.
 Address. Miss Lillian M. Phelps. Ma tional w. c. T. U. Offering.
 Announcements. Doxology.
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-06
GENERAL SUMTER cHAPTER.>

General Sumter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. A. C.. Smith, e2o South Nineteenth street.