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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

tribute during this year $4,000 pounds
Of American sugar beet seed and the
growers will probably produce in the
neighborhood Of 100000 pounds next
year, all of which has been contracted
for at the present time"
Most of the Money Wasted.
Although the amount Of money which
the Secretary may use. out of the an
nual appropriation for the distribution
Of seeds, for the discovery. collection
and distribution of new seeds and
plants is quite limited, and but a pit
lance of the amount authorized by
Congress for the distribution OF COM
mon cabbage. radish. tomato and other
garden and flower seeds. the Depart
ment nevertheless is doing some re.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
SOUTHERN FARMS.
Rapid Increase in Values Makes the
Whole South Prosperous.
Manufacturers, Racord
Manufacturers Record.

0l6uuAdCLulelS 4SeCOlus
While it is true that the industrial
development of the South is going for.
ward with amazing rapidity, it is never.
theless true that, by virtue Of the ex.
tent of the agricultural interests in
the South, agriculture is yet the foun-
dalton Of the business Of that section
A change from poverty to prosperity
Of the farmer, and change from land
without selling value to land in de
mand at an advance Of SO to $50 per
cent over the nominal price of one or
two years ago, is the most far reaching
development in Southern advancement
of the last quarter of century.
1t Is far-reaching in many ways. 1t
means that within the last year or two
Southern farm properties have increas
ed not less than $1,000,0 100000 in value,
probably at least s1,500.000.000. But
more than that, it means that under
this improved financial condition the
Southern farmer has gained new cour.
age, new backbone; that he has learned
how to market his cotton crop; that he
has fought to finish the great battle
as to whether the producer or the spec
ulator is to control the price of his
staple Having won this fight. the en-.
tire handling of cotton from the field
to the factory, whether the factory be
n this country or in Europe, has en-
tered upon an entirely new stage in its
history. 1t also means that land wi.
be more thoroughly cultivated, for the
successful man. whether he be a
farmer, merchant, or manufacturer,
is always better able to work to good
advantage than the one who is fighting
losing battle.
More and more the diversiflcation of
agriculture has gone on and more and
more have fruit growing and truck
raising. "hog and hominy." with the
meathouse at home rather than in the
West, been developed throughout the
South.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
YOUNG SAHARA DATE TREES
Beino Prepared for Shipment to the United States

aging the growing of Holland bulbs In
the Puget Sound region and believe
it will be only question of time when
this industry will be established. The
introduction of the mango into Florida;
the Introduction Of new persimmons
and other Chinese and Japanese fruits
which are now being secured by our
explorer In northern China, and the
introduction Of harder or more pro
liac strains Of alfalfa all promise In
the aggregate many millions of dollars
of increase in the value Of plant prod.
ucts.
Touching on the question of the an
nual Congressional seed distribution,
Secretary Wilson says that while there
is undoubtedly some benefit attached to
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

markable work in searching, through
it's special agricultural explorers, the
countries of the old world where ag-
riculture has been carried on for cen
turtles and tens of centuries and where
it's history of crops fades away into
dim tradition, and from these coun-
tries some of the most useful and at
tractive plants have been introduced,
which promise great things for Amer
lean agriculture. 1t is a question
among far-sighted plant breeders and
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

the distribution of vegetable seed each
year the real value TO the country of
such distribution cannot be compared
with that Of even one good Introduction
like macaroni wheat, Japanese rice, an
improved variety OF cotton or various
other articles which might be men-
toned.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

from 210,396 acres in 1898, to a total
Of $4,000 acres in 1904, raising the
value Of the land from between $1.00
and $3.50 per acre to from $500 to
$4,000 per acre, and the output has been
increased from 179,919,293 pounds OF
rough rice in 1898 to S69, 436, 800 pounds
in 1904. In the matter Of fruits, it will
be remembered that the Department
introduced the Bahia orange, known
as the Washington navel orange, which
has become the standard orange
throughout California. More recently,
the Department has expended in the
neighborhood of ten thousand dollars
in the introduction of the date p IN
into Arizona and California and al
though sufficient time has not yet
elapsed to enable us to state positively
what the outcome will be, there ap-
pears no reason to doubt that an en-.
tirely new industry will be built up
in these sections as a result of the eff
forts of the Department. The present
value Of date importations is, roughly
speaking, half million dollars. This
consists largely of the cheaper grades
of dates, the finer varieties from the
Sahara seldom coming to this country
except in very small quantities These
can undoubtedly be grown in our south
west
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
In Touch With the Farmers.

In Ioucn With the armeTS.
Through the medium of the distribu.
ton of seeds and plants, the Secretary
continues, the Department workers put
into practice the discoveries which they
may have made in the laboratories and
In their field work. He mentions the
distribution of disease resistant cotton
seed to such portions of the south as
are affected with the cotton wilt dis
ease. The annual loss to the south
from this disease will easily reach
100000, and the Department has done
much to reduce or prevent this loss at
a cost of not more than $1,000 for the
seed and experimental work. The in
PRODUCTION of some of the hardy
oranges developed by the workers In
the Bureau of Plant Industry is another
similar illustration. By a series of
cross-breeding experiments between the
ordinary sweet orange and the hardy
Japanese citus trifolidtd, a very valu-
able and semi-hardy orange has been
produced, which will probably grow
almost as far north as Washington. 1t
is expected that with several more gen.
erations of improvement, an orange
practically equal to the ordinary type
OF Florida or California orange will be
able to withstand comparatively severe
freezing weather. Through the CO.
operation Of the Laboratory of Drug
Plant Investigation with the Office of
Seed and Plant Introduction and Dis
tribution, We are endeayoring to In
troduce into the United States the cul-
ture of number of different drug
plants the annual importation Of which
at the present time runs into millions
of dollars in value. 1t Is this prin-
ciple of cooperation which renders the
work of particular value to the Depart
ment itself and of course enables the
Department to do better work for the
country at large.
Great Value from Small Expenditures
I'm regard to the value of this work
to the United States, IN my opinion
the Secretary says, there can be no
doubt that the distribution OF seeds
from the time the work was first be
hum, introduced in the early sixties n
ance in the development of our agricul
ture. The rather hasty survey Of the
old records that the time at our dis
posal has permitted, shows that the De
partment has been helpful In the In
PRODUCTION of many of the crops that
are at present considered the most val
liable in the United States. Among
these may be mentioned the Fultz and
other varieties Of wheat; Chinese sor
gum. introduced in the early sixties al
q cost Of about $4,000 and now worth
easily many millions OF dollars an
nually to the country; Kaffir corn, the
introduction Of which cost the Depart
ment not more than $4,000. of which
the annual value at present is estimat
ed to be about s2o.00o00o: macaroni
wheat, on which, during the past three
years, we have expended about $4,000
and which has enabled the farmers Of
the arid west to grow crops worth
from 100000 to 100000 on land.
on which they could not grow the or
binary varieties OF wheat: japanese
rice, which has been large factor II
the phenomenal growth of the rice in
dustry IN Texas and louisiana Tit
acreage devoted to this has increased
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

Catarrh is not only dangerous, but it causes
loss of thinking and reasoning power kills am
bition and energy, often causes loss of appetite
indigestion, dyspepsia, raw throat and reaches
to general debility, idiocy and insanity 1t neeos
attention at once. Cure it with Gauss Catarrh
Cure. 1t is quick radical, permanent cure.
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that cause catarrh.
In order to prove to all who are suffering from
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Catarrh Cure will actually cure any case OF
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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
Briefs from EverWvhene.

The United States exported last year
$15,000,000 worth of oleo oil.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

The Bamboo is the Staple Wood Of Japan and
Its Uses Spell Legion.
growers whether this part of the work
of the Department of Agriculture does
not hold out the greatest possibility to
the future of America of any branch of
the government. Every now and then
a new plant or new variety is discover
ed and introduced which may revo-
lutionize that particular branch of
crop production. The macaroni wheat
which the Secretary mentions is fair
example. Extensive trials of this
wheat have been made throughout the
middle belt of the United States. just
vest of the producing area for ordinary
wheat, and it is believed that vast
section of possibly a million square
miles heretofore thought unfit for any
agriculture, is capable of producing
this new grain at the rate of from Is
to 20 bushels per acre. With such a
startling showing as this due entirely
to the experimental work of the De-
partment who shall say when the food
producing limit of the world may be
reached?
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

It is estimated that there are 1000
professional beggars in London and
that they collect over $1,500,0 900 a year.
women,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

IDottom of all the trouble, the depart.
ment quotes a number of steel, iron
and metalurgical authorities on the
subject.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

The United States sells nearly 5000,
100000 worth of lard, cattle, fresh
beef. bacon, hams and cleo oil annually
to Europe.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
American Sugar Beet Seed,

''The introduction of the sugar beet,
while not due primarily to the efforts
of the Department, has unquestion-
ably been greatly assisted by the dis
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
ssssSss Va8sz23S Sgs1S> <sSEgS - W u
tA(ky4Y!Hts OLD WORLD PLANTS. @SISMyII.
sSassAXEgS Government lmportatons Promise W.
xE|~- Much Our Agriculture. M[YISRN
OLD WORLD PLANTS.

GUY ELLIOTT MITCHELL.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09
Bringing Asia to Our Doors.

For every section OF the vastly d.
versified soil and climate of the United
States, says Secretary Wilson, there is
corresponding spot in some portion
of the old world where agriculture has
been successfully prosecuted for cen
turtles. What we need is full and conf
plete information regarding the old
world agriculture and tho ita11i
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

Application Of ! the Secretary
lnQes, were we to go into the var
ious agricultural possibilities which are
now being worked up by the Office Of
Seed and Plant Introduction and Dis
tribution. We are now at work upon
the introduction Of the Japanese mat
ting rush into the United States. There
are imported annually into the United
States something like nve million dol
lars worth Of mating. The owners of
a newly invented loom guarantee that
the value Of the annual consumption
Of raw material to supply their fac
tories will not be less than $2,000,000.
We are working to establish the cul-
ture Of this mating rush in the aban-
doned rice fields of the Carolinas and
the work has already progressed far
enough to justify reasonable assur-
ance of success. We are also working
to introduce a disease resistant strain
of Bermuda or Easter lily and with fair
prospects of success. We are encour-
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

In the Breslau geological garden
there is a spider monkey which was
operated on for cataract Of the eyes.
and which now wears glasses.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

ing upon the work of the Department
in the collection and distribution of eX-
perimental seeds and plants which
contains much of interest. The Secre
tary says to the committee:
Il am pleased to give YOU 4 ~
ment showing inaanGl - !En;ted Sta1es
Precipitation for 1906 is 100000,
which will be practically all used in
this work"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

Copper prospectors and miners are
opening up the ruined forts. villages
and canals Of q vanished race Of men
that oncs peopled the rock-walled
meadows of southern Utah.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

Paderewsk says he keeps his hands
oiled nearly all the time and sleeps
them in very hot water before giving
q piano recital.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-09

II has been estimated that the aver
age man winks about 100000 times q
year. No actual count has ever beer
made, however.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
THREE men IN COOP
HELD AS SUSPECTS.
Tourists Were Cooped Upon
Request
MACON MAY SEND AFTER BUNCH
Police Pick up Three Well Dressed
White Men as Suspicious CharaO-
tors-PoIlce Chief of Macon Wires
Chief Feaein to Hold Them.

Three young white men, fairly well
dressed and of very respectable appear
ance, were arrested in Americus yes
terday morning as suspicious charac-
ters and will probably be held pend
ing full investigation to see if they are
wanted in other cities.
Two police officers found the trio
yesterday morning, and ran them in
upon the charge stated.
Later In the day an il quiry was sent
the polica chief of Macon, who quicks
ly wired Chief Feagin to hold the men.
Whetherthey are wantt d there remains
to be developed.
At all events their reception here
was none too cordial.
The men have committed no crime
here so far as known, but in view of
the large number of crimes committed
over the state recently Chief Feagip
gives tie pass to every suspicious
character who comes here. Work or
walk away is his motto.
Several days ago six white strangers
who were found hanging about town
were made to leave. They had no
business, were not looking for work,
and there was no room for them.
Almost daily the press dispatches
contain news of bank robberies and
house breakings. The state is infested
with professional cracksmen, and al
ready several captures have been made
SO for they have done no fine dynamite
work in Americus.
It is expected that an officer will
come from Macon to look at yesterday g
''eatch" here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
NEXT SESSION OF cHAurAuouA
Eighteenth Annual Assembly Con-
Venes April 22nd

Americus people, as others, are in
terested in the Chautauqua assembly
at Albany, converting April 22nd and
continuing through the week. Each
succee ding session surpasses in scope
and interest the preceding one, and
the session Ct 1906 will be the greatest
yet. Among the speakers are Rsv
Geo. P. Fckman, D. D of New York
city; Bishop John 81. Vincent, the
founder of the Chautauq1a system;
Lawton B. Evans, Superintendent of
Schools, Augusta; Hon. Champ Clark,
Congressman from Missouri; Gov. j.
NJ. Terrell, of Georges; Hon. L. P.
HllIyer, of Macon; Hon. Edgar M.
Wright, of Troy, Ala. /; President Ohae.
Lee Smith, Mercer University; RalI b
Bingham; Henry Blount. The Assem-
bly, lasts only eight days. In this short
time. so mnch of eloquence, music,
teaching, high thinking, entertainment
OF every kind that delights those who
enjoy clean, first. class attractions, has
been concentrated, that not dull mo.
ment may be expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
STATEMENT IS EXCELLENT. ONE
Financial Condition Of Americas Most
Gratifying.

The Times X ecorder publishes this
morning the quarterly statement of
the city clerk and treasurer for the
three months just ended ard the ex-
hibit thus made by Treasurer Hawkes.
is most gratifying, evidencing as it
does the splendid financial condition
of Americus. After having turned over
to the Bond Commission the sum of
50, los for the purchase and re-
tirement of bonds not due for
several years YET, and after paying
all current expenses for the quarter,
the statement shows q balance of $1O,-
220 In tie city treasury. Among the
more recent heavy payments made was
the annual interest on the city's out
standing bonds, about $4,000. The
statement should be read carefully by
every citizen and taxpayer, and then
let him contrast conditions now with
conditions four or FIVE years ago when
the CITY owed $27, ZOO. borrowed at
the banks to pay current expenses,
aud stood upon the verge of bank
RI toy with not dollar in her treas
ury. But Americus 10 "out of the
woods" again and no city in the state
is more prosperous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
MORGAN e ccLLuM is CHOSEN

To Represent Schley County in ike
Legislature
Considerable interest was expressed
in Amerlcus yesterday at the result of
the primary election in Schley for
county officers and member of the leg
islaturc. A very light vote was pclIe6,
resu ting in the eleclIon of Mr.. Morgan
E. Oollum to the legislature over two
opponents, Messr'. c. r. McCrory aud
J. T. Royal. Mr.. j. FL Holloway was
elected tax receiver. These were the
only contested Offices, as in all others
the present iIcumbents had no oppo-
sition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
DIAMOND ROBBERY IN AUGUSTA

Hotel Thief Gets Rare Gems Werth
Over So, 600.
Augusta, Ga. April 6.-Mrs. Charles
r. Clark, of New York city, was rob-
bed of diamonds valued at 81, 900 at the
Hampton Terrace, local tour st hotel,
where che had been stopping for some
time last night. The jewels were taken
from her room, where she had left
them in small case. Il is suspected
that the theft was committed by pro-
fessional hotel thief. who was evidently
stopping at the place under the guise
of wealthy guest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
ANsLEY'S STORE NEWS.
EASTER WEARABLES.

This happy Joyous time will soon be with ue at if vo
have not provided yourself with your Easter Outfit Won
should not defer doing any longer. he stock now IN
all departments Is brim full of all the spring noveltv dress
wearabes and accessories and interest YOU if von
will call andallow to show you the many attractions we
have. "
Wife Habutai Silks ALL grades prices 25c, 37c sO
and 75c, per yard. w.
Black Habutai Silks, water proof soc and IS,
Beautiful Fancy Dress Tafetas SOC and 75c per yard
Black Tafeta Silks guaranteed superb quality at
so and 75c per yard.
SO Irch Chiffon Taheta, in black and colors The most
beautiful goods we have shown the price worth
81 rs, our leader at $1.OO.
All Wool Bastiste Pastel Shades, beautiful fabric and
very popular this season SOC per yard.
All Wool Abatros popular sh~dr gs extra value SOC pr I'd
Cram Dress Goods very popular this and we
have to offer you Cream 8at1ste, Cream Abatros
Cream Serge Cream Mohair Cream BrllEantines
Cream Crepe Clotes, Cream Eoienes and all other pop
ular fabrics at popular prices
In Colored Woolens invite your inspection of our large
line of Panama Cloths, Mahairs, Serges and Various
Fabrics ranging IN prices from SOC to 81 co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
INTEREST IN COTTON DwINDLEs

Little Attention Except to New Crop
in Evidence.
Considering the weather and labor
conditions, the short selling of new
crop months has been something hard
to explain, On second thought it is
not SO puzzling. however, for it is q
result of the old idea that cotton
should sell around 10 cents and is
abnormally high at IL cents. It
does seem that the speculative South
is doing everything to hold down the
price of cotton, but it must be remem,
bered that the Southern SPECTATOR lost
his money trying to put cotton over
II so cent?, and is naturally pessimistic
since.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
WASH GOODS.

We Unite your especial attention enormous line of
White Madras Cloths, ranging from Zoe to SOC, per
yard. White lingerie cloths 12Hc to 75c, French
Batiste Persian Lawns, India Linens, Plain Nansook
French P. K. etc.
In White Linen Suug call your especial attention to
25c and the thing In fine light sheer waistings at
prices. Other grapes CSC to $1.OO
Too many things go into detail We urgently re.
quest that you lines of printed goods hosiery
and undervests, collars and belts, ribbons, aces and
embroideries also famous American Lady Corsets
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07

Living indoors SO much during the win
ter months creates q sort of stuffy,
want of-ozone condition in the blood
and system generally. Clean up and get
ready for sprIng. Take few Early
Risers. These famous little pills cleanse
the liver, stomach and bowels and
give the blood chance to purify itself.
They relieve headache, sallow complex.
ion, etc. Sold by w. A. Remberr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
Don't Tie Y ourseIf Up.

Don't tie cough or cold up in your
system by taking remedy that binds
the bowels. Take Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar, It is different from
all other cough syrups. It is better. It
opens the boweIe-expels all ccld from
the system, relieves coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough, etc. An ideal remedy
for young and old. Children like it.
Sold by w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
Is The Moon Inhab ltsd,

Science has proven that the moon has
an atmosphere, which makes life in
some way possible on that satellite;
bat not for human beings, VINO have q
hard enough time on this earth of ours !;
especially those who don't know that
Electric Bitters cure Headache, Bilious.
ness, Malaria, Chills and Fever, Jaun-
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Kidney complaints, General Debility and
general Tonic and Appetizer for weak
persons and especially for the aged. It
induces sound sleep, Fully guaranteed
by Eldridge Drug Go, Price only SOC,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-04-07
Grow Strong Again,

Nothing will relieve indigestion that is
not thorough digestant. Kodol Dyspep.
STA Cure 0igests what you eat and allows
the stomach to rest-recuperate-g
strong again. A few doses of Kodol
after meals will restore the stomach and
dige stive organs to full performance
of their fuucti ns naturally. Sold by
W. A. Rembert.