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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
PICNIC AT FRANKLIN
EMPLOYERS OF WESTERN RAIL-
 WAY HAD FINE TIME.
Eight Coaches Loaded With Happy Humanity Went Over the Road---
 Contest and the Prize Winners

The Montgomery employees of the mechanical department of the wes- tern Railway of Alabama, their fami- lies and their friends, nearly two thou sand strong, held their sixth annual picnic yesterday making the biggest of the summer outings held thus far.
 Eight coaches and a baggage car carried probably one thousand of the white employees and their guests to Franklin, thirty-five miles from Mont gonery on the road to Atlanta. where they spent the day in the open, in games and in eating a basket dim ner.
 thousand people in a little town life Franklin. increases the population several times and when the regiment of men, women and children divided itself into little groups and began inroads upon the fried chicken and sandwiches and pickles and the other things that go to make up the com nissary of a picnic lunch. 1t was a sight toNbehold. The woods were full of people enjoying the outing-and the dinner--whfch was for some of them the only day off for year, and for all of them a pleasant relief from the heat of the shops and the railroad yards.
 An orchestra was on hand and a special dancing pavilion had been erec- ed for the occasion. Here for most of the day the floor was filled with the younger element and during the contest for the prizes offered for the most graceful opponents of the light fantastic, this was the center of at traction. Miss Boyle and J. H. Stew ems were declared the winners of the contest.
 Of the fifteen members of the com mittee which had the entertainments in charge W. c. Beale was declared the most popular in sa1l contest of ballots and was given an umbrella as a prize w A. Stanley won a box of cigars as the best rifle shot. Peter Simpson won the pair of suspenders offered to the best thrower of quoits. The prize of box of cigars for the winner oi the Heading the blind" contest fell tc Shelby Boykin and Miss Perry wou the ladies prize. box of candy. The box of candy offered for the winner oi the girls foot-race went to Miss Mag. gle Coleman. A boys foot race and greasy-pole climbing were also or the program. Had there been prize for the busiest man it would probably have gone to Albert Jones, chairman of the arrangement committee.
 There was plenty of lemonade ir several barrels and an abundance oi good nature The outing Is considered the best held thus far
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
THE OPINION OF WINTER.
The American Soldier is the Best Ores,
 ed in the World.

New York. June 27-The English man who Is to suggest Improvements in the uniforms of the United States army arrived yesterday from London on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm. He is George B. Winter and came with his son, G. B Winter, Jr
 T do not care to discuss my mission here at the present time" said Mr. Winter, "smllingly."
 Cant you tell us what you will do for our army" some one insisted.
 Well" said Mir. Winter humorously 'T was going to make your privates look like officers, and your officers all like generals.
 To some on board 1t was reported that Mir. Winter said that the new un- forms would cost each officer from $500 to s1.o00 for his entire outfit. He was also said to have told passen- ger that the American soldier, as to the quality of his clothing. was bet ter dressed than any other soldier in the world
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
Georgla Leglslature Meets.

Atlanta, June 97.-Georgia's general assembly convened here today for the second session of the present Leglsia- ture. The session by law is limited to fifty days. Beyond the presentation of a large number of new bills, the only matter of importance was. the reading of the Governors message to both Houses. Tn this message Governor Ter rell recommended the creationi of a State court of appeals on account of the greatly Increased work of the Su- preme Court; the establishment of az ricultural schools in the various coun- ties of the state: the enactment of an inheritance tax and suggests improve ments in the various schools conduct ed by the state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
Burial of A Child.

The funeral of little Andrew Glenn Ste phens. two -year-old son of Mir and Mrs Joseph L. Stephens, who died Tuesday night took place at I o'clock yesterday afternoon frosn the residence of the parents l0s Fourth Avenue, West End. Services were conducted by Elder J. NJ. Barnes pastor of the Church of Christ, who was as sisted by Rev. J. W. Rhelnhardt. pastor of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church, and Rev. J. A Jenkins, pastor of the West End Baptist Church, The pail bearers were, i A. Reaves. J. P. Stephens. J. B Lloyd and Sam L. BurEe. Interment was made IF Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
snif Fnr Damages.

Birmingham. June 2T-(Special)- Mamie Mullins today filed a suit in the Circuit Court against Israel Meyer for .ss.000 damages for injuries said te have been sustained in an accident be- tween a buggy and a wagon. The ac- cident Is said to have taken place on a road near the corporate limits of Birmingham. It was on a bridge and the buggy occupied by the plaintiff was knocked off by a wagon which wat being driven by the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28

ground. about twenty-five miles west of Montgomery. There they spent q day picnicking. and dancing and hay- ing a good time generally. They went out in seven coaches and baggage ear provided by the railroad company.
 Andrew Sly. the chairman of the committee on arrangements and the members of his committee had arrang- ed everything for the good time and those who went got 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
Exnorts Are Rnnlrnn.

New York, June 27-Louis N. Chem idlin and Company exporters of this city. yesterday file0 petition in bank ruptcy in Brooklyn where the mem bers of the firm reside The liabilities are $174.501 and nominal assets $2sO
 TAO, of which the principal items are outstanding accounts $204.471, and real estate S6s99 The firm began business in New York city in 1890 as exporters to Cuba. The business was afterwards extended to Mexico, which proved ad- vantageous when the Spanish AmerI- can war broke out They have two stores in Mexico, one at Mexico City and the other at San Gernonimo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
PREPARING FOR CAMP.
Montgomery Companies Getting Ready f
 Selma

Montgomery COmDanles Getting Ready for
 Selma.
 The Montgomery End Regiment Companies are making preparations for their annual encampment which begins July 9th at Selma and expect to show up at the top The Blues and Grays will combine Mon day and Wednesday evenings of next week In a battalion drill under Major E. F. Baber.
 The Greys have postponed their geld medal punch out" drill for the selection of the individual best informed in matters military until some day during the Selma encampment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Congregational Meeting Called for sun-
 yux1w rat

Congregational Meeting Called for sun-
 day, July list.
 meeting of the members of the First Presbyterian Church of Mont gomery is called to assemble in the church auditorium on Sunday. July 1st, after the morning service, to hear a report from the congregations com mittee on the call of a pastor, to take action thereon. and to transact any business that may arise.
 By order of the session:
 Virgil C. Grifin.
 Acting Clerk. June 27. 1901. adv 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
Kniner Hnten Cntn.

Kaiser Wilhelm hasa violent dislike for cats and 1t is believed in Berlin that he instigated the ordinance whlch puts a tax on felines of the capital Unless a cat wears a collar and medal lion showing that the tax has bean paid it will be killed by the police.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
DIR. BUCHANAN. THE SPECIALIST.
 Treats without the KnIfs.

Diseases of women. piles. fistula strie- tuTe, skin kidney. bladder, private and rec tai diseases, nervous diseases and constlpa- tion treated with electricity; syphilis same treatment as Hot sprinGs; electrical outfit
 Hours 6 to 2: office over Randy Kitchen. I6X Dexter Avenue. Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
rInraIa YVnn Gnme.

Pensacola. Fla. June 27.--(Special)- Florala won the first game from Y. M C. A. here today by a score of i2 to 6. Batteries. Fiorala, Miller and williamson Pensacola, Semons, Blount and Lurton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
D...n....,. Arno,,toa

Washington, June 27.-tspecial. )-- Postmasters appointed: Fillmore, Es- cambia county. James R. Hodgen: | Knoxville, Greene county. Victor C.. { Miller.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
Natures Way Is Best.

The function strengthening and tissue building plan of treating chronic, finger ing and obstinate cases of disease as pur- sued by Dr. Pierce, is following after Natures plan of restoring health.
 He uses natural remedies, that is extracts from native medicinal roots, prepared by processes wrought out by the expenditure of much time and money. without the use of alcohol, and by skillful combination in just the right proportions.
 Used as ingredients of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, Black Cherry bark, Queens root, Golden Seal root, BloOdroot and Stone root, specially exert their influence in eases of lung, bronchial and throat troubles, and this "DIsCov- RRYp Is, therefore, sovereign remedy for bronchitis, laryngltis, chronic coughs, catarrh and kindred ailments.
 The above native roots also have the strongest possible endorsement from the leading medical writers, of all the several schools of practice, for the cure not only of the diseases named above but also for indigestion, torpor of liver, or bilious ness, obstinate constipation, kidney and bladder troubles and catarrh, no matter where located.
 You don't have to take Dr. Pierce's say-so alone as to this; what he claims for his Discovery is backed up by the writings of the most eminent men in the medical profession A request by postal card or letter, addressed to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, for a little book of extracts from eminent medical au- thontes endorsing the ingredients of his medicines will bring a little book free that is worthy of your attention fl needing n good, safe, reliable remedy Of i.nO,UR composition for the cure of almost any old chronic, or lingering malady.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con- stipaCion. Ono little Pellet Is q gentle ,Sxative, and two mild cathartic.
 .she most valuable book for both men
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28
No. ls2s.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
f First MsstinE.

Of First MeetinE. in the District Court of the Jnited statsS for the Middle District of Alabama- In Bankruptcy.
 Tn the matter of Elijah Elliott. Bank Iupt Post office MOntkoulvEJ. L1uEtS Montgomery. Alabama
 The aforesaid party having been aGIudgee A banksupt under the Act of Congress en sitied .'An Act io Ea abush a Uniform sSs ,rm ot Bankruptcy throughout the United states" approved July lst ls9s. neetlnt of the creditors of the said Bankrupt Is call od at inc office of the undersigned Referee ,n the Halted states Court House. MontEom erv Alabama on the 10th day of July. ssxi al 10 o'ciock a. m, tV uIaD, proof of debts and for the election or a SS,,stse and such other matters are nee sssarv and required by the Act of Congress sforessid. s,-,,,. ,,..,>,,,
 Referee. Montgomery. Ala. June PC. 1906.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28

and women Is Dr, Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad- wiser. A splendid l00e-page volume, with engravings and colored plates. A copy, paper-covered, will be sent to anyone sending 21 cents in one-cent stamps, to pay the cost of mailing onllj, to Dr. R, V. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y. Cloth-bound. a1 stS~a~-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28

Ne&r0eH went 70 WbItehAII.
 Some eight hundred of the negro shop employees of the Western Railway went to Whitehall. favored picnic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-28

Montgomery. Ala. June 2s' 1906.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27
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TOMATOES
POTATOES
BARNS
GUY ELLIOTT MITCHELL

Tomatoes For The Canner.y..
Raising tomatoes for the canneries
has grown to be quite an industry in
q number of States. Maryland leads
the list with about two million cases
per annum; Indiana, with her million
cases, second; followed, in turn, by
New Jersey. California. Delaware and
Ohio. The canneries are permanent
institutions. the demand is increasing,
and there is no reason why the grow
ing of tomatoes will not continue to be
a profitable business with many.
Growing tomatoes for a cannery diff
fers from raising them for the market.
In the former case. first of all, large
yield is sought. Early maturity IS Of
less Importance since the grower con-
tracts to sell the whole crop at a fixed
price 1t is said that good corn land
Is rich enough for tomatoes. although
medium clay loan is preferred ~
many.
Splendid results fohow fall or winter
plowing. At any rate land should he
plowed as early in the spring as pos
sible. Plow deep and follow with
earth mulching. that is, maintain a
thin layer of fine earth on the surface
by shallow cultivation, which will be
of great value in saving the moisture
The variety should be such as the
canneries prefer. They will generally
provide the plants at a nominal price
to those who grow tomat for them.
In case it is preferred to grow the
plants near where they are to be set,
they should be started in n cold frame
or on the south sid, of a board fence
in rich warm soil. The plants will
increase TO proper size in four or five
weeks. ana should be set out in the
field in rows about four feet apart, for
ease of cultivation. Start the cultiva-
tion early, but be careful not to bark
the plants. as that will kill them.
When they begin to branch do not
cultivate closer than the ends of Il
branches. Continue stirring the soil
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

matter of fact, what are commonly re-
garded as the petals of the dogwood
are no part Of the floral structure ut
all, but merely four large white leaves,
which, during the winter. served as
protective wrappers to the flower buds.
The real fowe IS are about the size Of
shoe-pegs, of greenish color and are
punched several together in small
cluster in the midst Of the four white
leaves, and If observed at all by the
average wild flower gatherers, are
mistaken for stamens.
So, too. with the flowers Of the
pretty painted cup" which when it
blossoms in May frequently makes
whole meadows rosy with brilliant
color. Plncking one, we may think we
are looking at pike of gorgeous,
fiame-colored flowers. while the fact
Is that the striking effect is produced
entirely by numerous Redeemed leaves
intermingled with the real flowers
which are as plain as Cindere 8
sisters and practically hidden from
sight.
Indeed, so fond is Mother Nature Of
befooling her unobservant devotees
that she has caused one whole family
of plants to be given over to this make
believe habit Of Towering. To 1t be-
long that favOrite little preacher Of the
April -in-the-puIpit: the
arrow arum that shares with the
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUR

patterdock and pickerel weed the
muddy margins of shallow streams;
the skunk cabbage. and that aristo-
crat OF the greenhouse, the immacu-
late Gala lily. With all these the
flowers are unrecognizable in them
selves as such, except by the initiated,
bein. minute and crowded on a fieshy
spike.
Another gay deceiver is the poin-
setta of the hot-house. In this case It
is n circlet of scarlet leaves which
popular estimation rates as a flower.
while the poor little real blossom
clustered in the midst Of these robbers
of their good name live and die unap-
preciated. Relatives Of the poinsetta
are the wild spurges of our sandy
fields. The flowers of many OF these,
inconspicuous in themselves. are sim
ilarly provided with relatively SNOWY
appendages, deceiving all but students
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

until the stalk has grown so heavy as
to fall upon the ground, then cease.
For heavy yields 1t is essential that
strong land or heavy fertilization be
used. While it is true that on many
Of the soils in the Middle States re-
munerative crop may be produced with
little fertilization. it is also true tina.
on nearly all of these soils liberal
use of fertilizers will be profitable.
The tomato plant is n gross feeder,
and especially requires an abundant
supply of potash. Prof Voorhees,. of
New Jersey, who is authority on such
subjects. estimates that ten tons Of
fruit, with the accompanying vines,
would contain fifty-seven poun,.s Of
nitrogen. sixteen pounds of phosphoric
acid, and ninety-four pounds Of potash.
On many of our clay lands phosphoric
acid is relatively low, and the applica-
tion Of potash is needle to pre- uce the
most profitable crops. The nitrogen
supply is more variable, and can often
be secured by turning under legumi-
nous crop. On Eastern lands, which
have been devote to last years toma-
toes, nitrate of soda can be used With
q profit. In the Central States, manu-.
facturers Of fertilizers have not offered
kOouS spe'lihS Il'iditb lol tIlls NtSC-
table because Of a lack Of demand, due
largely to the ignorance of same, and
from lack of knowledge of the require
ments of the soil. But of late both the
growers and The canners are asking for
advice regarding fertilizers to be used
on tomatoes. A mixture that has been
officially recommended contains:
Nitrogen ........ per cent.
II DtxNe-Y rt. Il
Potash ..........l2 per cent.
using about 800 pounds of this mixture
per acre.
Some experiments Of early tomatoes
seem to indicate that sulphate OF
potash gives them better quality.
A properly made tobacco fertilizer Is
also suited for this crop, and the
potash in it Is derived from sulphate.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27
BARNS

A queer tale in agriculture comes by
way of Chicago. 1t is stated that a
half-bushel of sawdust. dash Of
chemical solution and fifteen potatoes
carefully enveloped with the. sawdust
will enable the average householder to
grow buShel of tubers on his house.
top or in his cellar within sixty days.
This process has been discovered and
elaborated by w. ID. Darst. of Great
Falls, Mont. Moreover, the grower
will have no potato bugs to contend
with. no turning over of the soil at
certain intervals, and no contest with
worms.
re product of Mr. Darst's process
is termed the "vincless potato" from
the fact that. grown under these ap-
parently unnatural conditions. there Is
no surface vegetation. because Of
which, each potato buried in the saw
dust is enabled to produce at least
twelve normal-sized tubers.
Recently at the Oakland Plaza. il
the rear of the Oakland Hotel, Mr..
Darst disclosed the methods of grow
ing potatoes by his system. Operating
on the theory that the presence of sur
face vegetation was only method Of
securing nourishment and in reality
sapped the vitality of the tuber, Mr..
Darst experimental more than six
years and found he could overcome
this seemingly natural course on the
part of the plant by supplying it arti-
ficially with its needs.
BY employing sawdust. peat. straw,
or any other earth product that would
permit of the circulation of air. moist
urc and heat, and by applying solutions
Of various fertilizers. discovered
that single potato would multiply
itself by attaching to itself from
twelve to sixteen other potatoes of
approximately the same dimensions
without throwing off any of its energy
above ground.
Packed in loosely arranged bins per-
mitting the free access of air and ar
ranged in rows six inches above each
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27
Model Dairy Farm.

The Department of Agriculture has
recently published bulletin contain
ing suggestions for constructing
model dairy barn. 1t has been the
endeavor of the Department to plan
a barn embodying the best IDEAS In
scientific and sanitary construction
that are consistent with practicability
and cheapness, and 1t is believed the
result accomplished by the plan pub
llshed will help the dairyman to get
the best products from his cows In the
most economical manner.
The plan is designed for "A cows,
and allows ample room for calf pens
and box stalls for bull and cows: also
space for feed room, hay chute. wash
room and silo. In presenting the plan
II Is not intended by the officials Of the
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

first, it allows ample room for the
stalls and passageways, and, second,
1t permits OF the most economical use
of lumber in building. The length
shown is "a feet, but this feature is
wholly dependent on the number OF
COWS the dairyman wishes to handle.
One of the weakest joints in barn con.
struction is the small amount of win.
dow space usually allowed. This error
is rectitied by the Department in this
plan by allowing approximately 6
square feet for each COW.
The bulletin or circular may be OBJ
tanned by application to the Depart
ment Of Agriculture. (Circular 80, b.
A. L.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

Department to insist that the arrange
ment shown Is the only satisfactory
one, but the idea Is to present some
important features often overlooked
by the builder and which are vital
to q weal-planned structure.
The amount Of space allowed for
the various purposes named on the
plan is thought to meet the require.
ments 80 far as the square feet OF
floor space Is concerned. The ar.
rangement of the space can be adapted
to the needs Of the particular location.
The design calls for width Of 86
feet 4 inches outside. There are two
main reasons for adopting this width;
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

other, with an allowance of one cubic
foot of sawdust to the Seeding, Mr..
Darst has demonstrated the rapidity
OF growth and the proportions that the
potatoes may attain by showing that
within sixty days fifteen potatoes will
produce bushel. In the character OF
his experiments and the success that
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27
Counterfeit blossoms.

When the dogwood is in bloom In
the spring woods, he would be very
unobservant traveller who did not
know. it: yet it is questionable IL one
out of fifty of the multitude Of people
who come home from their country
walks with their arms full of snowy
branches has ever noticed tho real
flowers of this beautiful tree. 1As q
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

WANTED: A Hundred Firemen and Braksmen On on
diEarent railrOauS, age ~ 70 ~, kOOu bikht ana
heaTinR. kAperiunce uiiIi, cessary. fnei.th tW-
monthly. become Engineers hnu earn s-n Lrakc-
Positions awaiting competent men, send stamps Tor.
parIcuiafs. Name position preferred. Railway
\. y.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

SHIRT WAIST HOLDER EXTRAORDINARI-
keeps waist down all around: no pins or hooks To
fear send Er with waist measurement over corset
ana ask for white black. Felix corset Co.. Si
pine street New lorA.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

has attended them Mr.. Darst, 1t Is
stated. has the Endorsement Of Luther
Burbank. the eminent horticulturist
and botanist.-From Chicago Record
Herald
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

ARE YOU Draughtsman-Archite struct-
M MI necnanicaI ELECTRICAL huhoredsei kos..n ns
1nen any lds.ation desired. salaries tluC taUl
y rite US to-day. hAPuOODs. suite IA"' Si'-SN
broadway, n. \.
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This seems a
Clean Food
Era

We inclined believe that writer's in their anxiety TO
complete knowledge
by the people, exactly what they eating
We and Of
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27
No food on earth gives the same sustaining
power from meal to meal as Grape Nuts
BECAUSE


human and almost Immediately absorbed
digestive machinery
at meal il
IS nots ut feeding.
"There'S a Reason"
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27

Standard Oil keeps the way to bank
ruptcy well creased for all rivals.
Miss Helen Gould has SO much mall
that Two secretaries are required to
handle it.
The Delta independent., 1906-07-27
Grape Nuts

maiden white
apron thoroughly
the fields.