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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Cron Conditions Better

LUVERNE.-The cotton crop has i'm
proved some in the past week Where
It has been properly cultivated and kept
clean of grass and weeds, it is putting
on some fruit. except on deep sandy
lands, where the fertilizer was leached
out by the heavy rains. There is no
chance, however, to make a full crop
as was expected at one time.
The corn crop has improved and the
prospects are that there will be more
corn harvested in Crenshaw county than
ever before.
The pinder, potato, pea and cane crop
is fine and will insure a large hog
crop.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
SHALL THESE CRUISERS
GO TO JUNK PILE7

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. "A naval
board. headed by Rear Admiral Thomas.
today began the task OF the local navy
yard OF passing upon the fate Of three
cruisers, which but q few years ago
were the undisputed leaders in their
classes. The vessels are the armored
cruiser Brooklyn and the protected cruis-
ers Columbia and Minneapolis. built as
the commerce destroyers OF the navy
The three cost over $4,000. exclusive
OF their armament The Columbia and
Minneapolis are in danger OF being con-
signed to the junk pile. The Brooklyn.
Admiral schIey's flagship in the Spanish
American war. is in better shape. and is
likely to be ordered overhauIed and mod
ernized-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Seed Selection

AUBURN.-L. u. Duncan, special
agent of the department of agriculture,
at Auburn. has made the following state
ment concerning seed Selection:"
1.-THE question of getting good, sound
pure seed of high yielding capacity is
one of the great fundamental principles
of better farming. With the same SOIL
fertilizers and cultivation, a farmer may
very largely increase the yield of his
crops and the profit from the farm by
using good improved seed. You would
not expect to get pure bred horses from
Texas ponies pure bred hogs from razor
backs or pure bred Jersey cattle from
scrubs. The same principle holds good
in corn, cotton and other crops. To get
the best crops and the best seed we must
use improved seed.
GO through your corn field as soon
as 1t is mature and select your seed
in the field having the following points
in mind:
''First-select only from two-eared
plants.
''Second-select from plants of medi-
UNI height with ears three and one-half
to four feet from the ground.
"Third-The plants should be strong
with well developed foliage
"Fourth-The ears should be borne on
ear-shanks of medium length. See that
shuck or husk.
'Fifth-The ears should be well filed
at butts and tips, the rofs of grain
close together, grains wedge shaped
and of good length, cobs medium in
size.
SfXth-The grain should be of uni
form color and all cobs the same col
or
"Seventh-T'he ear should taper from
butt 70 tip little or none. About enght
ana one-half to nine inches around the
ear about three inches down from the
large end. is a good size.
"Eighth-Take good care of these seed
ears through the winter and select the
the very best ears from this lot / nthe
spring to use in planting the crop. Re-
peat this each year and in a few years
you will have high bred seed corn of the
finest quality"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Farmers Petition

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have been cir
culated in~ the county by members OF
the Farmers Union against the estab-
lishment of a county agricultural high
school; for the reduction of the salary
of the county prosecuting attorney; for
the removal Of the poorhouse to the
county convict farm; requesting the
board to publish monthly itemized
statements of the sums paid for the re-
lief Of the poor, as we'll as for commit
tee work, mileage and per diem of the
members; requesting the board to have
the public road contractors to remove
the remaining fallen timber from
bridges; that permanent titles OF sur
ficient size be used for culverts across
the public roads, and that same be
paid for when they are put where
needed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Killed By liuhtninu
WASHINGTON.-F

WASHINGTON.-Rep coming to
the city today state that Mr.. Hardy Stall
ling. cf this county. was killed instantly
BY a stroke Of ligh thing. during a very
severe electrical storm that passed over
this city and county late Saturday aft
ernoon- II seems that Mr.. Sailing was
sitting in his cart in front OF his home
at woodland crossroads abot ten miles
from this city. when the flash came.
killing him instantly and also killing the
mule which he was driving. Upon ex-
animation two large bruises were found
on his head and several burns and
bruises on his body. He was a son OF
Mr.. Jake Stalling. OF this county. and
universally liked by all who knew him.
He was about IS years OF age.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Rice HARVESTING

ABBEVILLE.-Rice harvesting will
soon be inaugurated in this sec
ton of the rice belt, provid-
ed weather conditions will permit.
Just now II is impossible to get into the
fields owing to the flooded condition of
most of them, due to the almost daily
month.
The prospects for a good yield are
promising The acreage is less than
last year by Is to 20 per cent by con-
servative estimates.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
VISITING
IN MINING SECTION
tBy Associated Press.)

wILKESBARRE, Pa. Aug. 3.-Colonel
Roosevelt, who reached this city at mid
night from Scraton, and was the guest
during the night of Rev. ]. ]. Curran,
poster of Holy Saviour Catholic church.
arose early today and made himself at
home on the big porch which surrounds
the priests parochial residence. He read
the papers and commented on the beau
tiful mountain scenery, a good view of
which could be had from the porch.
The news that the former president
would be the guest of Father Curran
became known last night and early to-
day groups of people gathered about the
guest of Father Curran, pointed out TO
Colonel Roosevelt the many places Of in
terest in the Wyoming valley.
VIEWS HISTORIC SCENES.
The distinguished visitor was particu-
larly interested in the route over which
General Sullivan travelled when he came
to the rescue of the white settlers of the
Wyoming valley, when they were be-
sieged by the Indians over century and
a quarter ago. Sullivan's army marched
close by where Colonel Roosevelt slept
last night.
Colonel Roosevelt, John Mitchell, Law
renee ADDOlI anu ABOUT ~ OlHGTS VIII DC
Father Curran's guests at luncheon at
1 p. m. At o'clock the ex-president
and party will leave in automobiles for
Bear creek, where they will be the guests
OF Albert Lewis, the millionaire lumber
king at dinner.
HIS SECOND VISIT.
This is Colonel Roosevelt's second visit
to wilkesbarre. He came here in August,
1906, as the guest of the national con-
vention of the Catholic Total Abstinence
society. Father Curran is national
officer of the organization and he was
instrumental in having the president visit
here at that time. Since then warm
personal friendship has sprung up be-
tween the two men.
Colonel Roosevelt will not find the min
ing industry as prosperous as 1t was In
1906. Many of the collieries are working
only half time. Nevertheless, the former
presidents welcome will be just as hear
ty, If less demonstrative, because the MI
ners realize that it was through his in
fiuence that the great strike of 1902 was
settled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Tennessee
Farmers Union Rally

HUMBOLDT.-The Gibson County
Farmers union will hold a rally at
Chapel Hill. southeast OF Humboldt. on
Friday and Saturday. August 5 ard s.
Among the prominent speakers who will
address the meeting are Hon Ben L
Griffen. OF Arkansas; State President
Rhodes. OF Tennessee; Prof. H. A. Nor
gan. Of the University Of Tennessee.
Knoxville. and Hon T. J. Brooks. edi-
tor Of the farmers union department
Of the Southern Farm Advocate.
The business session viii be held Fri
day and Friday night and the county
rally viii be held on Saturday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Florida
Crop Reports Good


ST. AUGUSTINE.-Agr inter
ests in this section Of the state, while
not on an actual boom, are showing a
steady growth and there is gratifying
inquiry for good farming lands, with
new settlers arriving in the county reg
ularly.
The farmers already established are
all in a happy frame Of mind and are
doing well with their crops, which are
fast becoming more and more diversifi-
ed. There was a time when the growers
gave their time, money and attention
to special crops, but that time has pass
saD Aney find each year that other crops
cam be grown to profit and advantage
and after an experiment, they almost
invariably go in for larger acreages in
succeeding years.
Another forward step in the line Of
agricultural progress has Just been Ia
ken by a number Of farmers of Hast
ings, who will soon have maturing a
promising experimental crop of fine sta,
pie cotton.
A number of the farmers have small
ing in all an aggregate of about $50
acres. These crops are maturing in n
manner which is more than gratifying
to the promoters of the industry and
from present appearances it would seem
that cotton culture is destined to be one.
Of the future crops of this section.
Already the plants are showing pro-
ductive growth and in fact some hollis
are already picked and on exhibition.
which proves conclusively that the soil
and climatic conditions are admirably
adapted TO the culture Of fine staple
cotton. This crop, is is claimed, will be
ready for picking by the end of August.
If this experimental crop develops as
successfully as the promoters predict
II is safe to assume that cotton will be
planted on larger scale next year and
in all future seasons. 1t can be planted
after the spring crop of Irish potatoes
has been harvested and the cotton in
turn will be harvested and out or the
way before time for the potato planting.
By this method the farmers win be en-,
abled to plant and harvest two profitable
crops every year
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Vegetable Growers Meet

OCALA.-The meeting of the Vegeta-
BILE Growers association yesterday aft
ernoon was largely attended and bust
ness of considerable Importance was
transacted. The constitution and by
laws of the association were adopted and
a charter will be applied for. The fol-
lowing officers were elected at yester-
days meeting: Mr.. Leo Howell, pres1-
dent; Mr.. ]. M. Moffert. vice president,
and Mr.. ]. J. Talton. secretary and
treasures
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Biz Fair Planned

CKSON.-Assistant Manager Jim
Mcdonnell, of the State Fair Associa-
ton, says the fair being arranged for
next fall will be the biggest and best
ever undertaken here. the applications
for space being unprecedented, and sew
eral interesting attractions having al
ready been secured. Efforts are be-
ing made to secure an aviation exht-
bition. 1t is believed that one or the
other navigators of the upper re-
gions will be booked before the end or
the month.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Manufactures BrOomS
MARTINVILLE.-M

81. MARTINI lLLE.-mr H. +.
Mitchell, who cultivated large
crop of broom corn. is now manu-
featuring brooms on his plantation. The
product is entirely made at home. The
coran was grown here, the handles are
made here Of home wood and the brooms
are here. Mr.. Mitchell is making a good
article, and we are pleased to say our
merchants are all handling the home
made brooms. This is new industry IN
the country, and we hope that the enter
prise displayed by Mr.. Mitchell will prove
profitable.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Man of Hale County

Of the soil survey of Hale county, the
map Of this county has been finished
and ready for distribution. The state
department of agriculture announces
that about half the counties of the state
have already been surveyed.
The survey of each separate county
was started some time ago. The state
department of agriculture furnished one
man and the United States government
another man for the work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
FROZEN TO DEATH;
MERCURY WAS 105

FL PASO, Tex, Aug. S.-Frczen dead
with ''-e thermometer at 105 in the shade
was the fate of a Mexican at Maricopa,
800 miles west Of hers on the Arizona
desert. A carload OF ice had been unload
ed on the depot platform and covered
with a heavy tarpaulin.
The man, seeking sleep and escape from
the terrific heat, crawled beneath the tar
pauIin, where he was found the next
morning frozen stir
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
NEWS OF SOUTH IN BRIEF
Alabama
Paws Rural Carriers

BIRMINGHAM.-P j. r.
Carter, of Birmingham, today sent out
SIS. 900 In treasury warrants to rural free
delivery carries Throughout the state. The
pay rolls for the past month in the local
office amounted to between $4,000 and
$4,000 Twenty-one carriers received in
creases in salaries, commencing July LOT
800 per annum, while Sc clerks were
favored in the same manner.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Crops Better in Columbus

wHITEvILLE.-Farm In town this
week say that crops OF all kinds. and
especially cotton. have come out wonder
fully since the hot. dry weather has set
In. Most crops are laid by. but a few
farmers are still getting punches Of
grass from their cotton and working
late corn and sweet potatoes. This week
will about finish up crops. Our county
Is going TO make the biggest corn crop
ever known The outlook for the farmer
was never so bright
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
EIuin Received First Bale

ELGIN.-The first bale of this seasons
cotton was received here today and sold
70 Mccall & Manor for Is IA cents. It
was raised by Lee fairfield on HIS farm
two miles north OF here. Rivers Bros.
Mercantile company gave a cash prem
ium of s25.
a good rain is badly needed on cotton, as
there has been no rain now for nearly
three months. and unless the farmers get
a good rain soon the cotton crop will be
cut short
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
OIL CAN EXPL0DES;
CHILDREN ARE KILLE[

FORT WORTH, Tex, Aug. 3.-Gract
Reames, aged s. and Orval. her 4-year-ol'
brother, were burned to death here yes
terday when their home was destroys
by fire, the result Of the explosion of 8
can of kerosene.
The little girl was attempting to bull
a fire in the kitchen stove. using kero
sene, when II exploded.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Will Imnrnue Mill

OCALA.-The big Rentz mill at Silver
Springs changed hands yesterday after
noon. Messrs. r. L. and T. B. Bowling,
of Live Oak, having purchased the en-
tire holdings Of Mr.. +. p. Rentz at Sill
yer Springs. Messrs. Bowling contem-
plate many improvements in the build
ings and the mill which now has a daily
capacity Of about $4,000 feet will be In
creased to about 10000. Mr.. T. B. DowI-
ing who will be in charge, will move
to this city at an early date.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Cotton Pickinu at Hearne

HEARNE.-Cotton has begun to open
around here. but it will be about August
Is before picking will be general The
farmers are making preparations for the
gathering Of the crop and a great deal
Of duck and osnaburgs used for cotton
sacxing has been carried out to the diff
ferent farms during the past few days
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Bad Outlook in CLAW

HAYESvILLE.-Rain has continued in
this section continuously for about 40
days. with the exception of only about
three days. The small grain and corn
crops are reduced one-third TO one-half,
according TO conservative estimates.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Rainfall at Panhandle

AMARILLO.-Amarill and this section
of the Panhandle were visited by havy
rain this morning, the precipitation ap-
proximating one inch. The rain came at
an opportune time and will be of great
worth to farmers. The grain crops have
been for the most part harvested and
the new crops needed moisture badly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
In Serious Condition

TON-SALEM.-Lewis Stewart.
farmer. was found unconscious with his
skull fractured in one of the stalls at a
tobacco warehouse here this afternoon
The superstition is that he was assaulted
with q brick by a negro and robbed. Mr..
Stewart was removed TO the hospital
HIS condition is serious.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Railroad To Rrevard

BREVARD.-The prospects for a rail-
road from Cleveland. S. c, to this point
are very bright. A surveying squad is
now nearing the town. several prelimi-
nary ROUTES being made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Lexindton County Crops

LExINGTON.-Crops are beginning to
need rain in most sections of this county
now. The early corn is said to be de-
teriorating rapidly. and unless rain comes
soon the yield will be cut short. Cotton,
with but few exceptions, is growing rap
idly, and the prospect for a better yield
than was expected a few weeks ago are
much more favorable. Rain would be
welcomed by every one. the heat being
very excessive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
SAIL BOAT CAPSIZES:
THREE ARE DROWNED

GLACE BAY. n. s., Aug. BY the cap
sizing Of sailboat off Tsblehead, C. B..
three persons, grandfather, father and son,
were drowned. The tragedy was discovered by
the finding Of the upturned boat half a mile
of shoS with two straw hats floating IN
derneath- .
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Fine Corn in EdnefieId

EDGEFIELD.-With overlooking corn
cribs this fall. the people Of this county
will not be in such a bad plight, even
usual.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05

First Bale at Hearne

HEARNE.-The Ersc pale of the new
crop was sold here yesterday to billiard
& Co. 1t was raised by Frank Foria,
weighed 4s4 pounds, classed strict mid
ding and brought Is 1-2 cents per pound.
He was also given a nice premium by
the merchants.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
ASYLUM Farms Fine Yield

COLUMBTA.-The statement is publish
ed here this afternoon that the asylum
farm will yield 1000 bushels of corn on
100 acres. 1t is stated that some of the
land shows over 1900 stalks to the acre
and some as high as $500. while the
stalks average two ears.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
Randolph Convention

ASHEBORO.-Ex-Gov. Charles b.
Aycock VIII speak here next Saturday
at the Democratic county convention.
The address win open the campaign in
Randolph county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
North Carolina
Sweet Potato Crop

ELIZABETH CTTY.-The sweet potato
season has begun in Currituck county
and large shipments are being made TO
the northern markets. Good prices are
being secured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
. Louisiana
Hot Weather HELPS Crops

GRAND CANE.-The extremely not
and dry weather has done much to hold
the boil weevl in check.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
CARTOONiST FOR PUNCH
SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS

LONDON. Aug. 3.-Linley Sambourne.
after a long illness.
Mr.. Sambourne. whose signature to
the leading cartoons has been a promi-
nent feature of Punch for the last de-
cade. commenced his connection with
England's standard humorous weekly in
1867. when his first small drawing ap-
peared through the encouragement Of
Mark Lemon. the first editor. He had
been a continuous contributor since that
date and after long years as co-cartoon-
list with Sir John Tenniel. was made
chief cartoonist January /, 1901. He
was born in London, in 1S45. and in
addition to his work for Punch he had
illustrated an lumber OF books.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-14
COURT
HOUSE RING
WINS SOME
Paid Workers Effective at
Precincts-Centered on
Local Contests.

In the primary election yesterday
the republicans of Spokane county
voted for a house cleaning in the
halls of congress, but turned the
county government over to the old
machine that has had it's grip on
the throats of the taxpayers for
over generation.
Republicans voted to send Pom
dexter to the United States senate,
but trusted his fate to standpat can
didates for the legislature, who will
elect the senator.
No opposition was given to Poin-
dexter by the gang, because they
realized that it was useless. They
centered their attention on the leg
islative candidates and the men
running for the county offices, and
in this respect the gang came out of
the race with colors flying. By
steering clear of the senatorial
fight they fooled the people and got
their votes.
The courthouse machine received
an awful scare in the primaries
| Tuesday. Early returns were
against the ring candidates, but
later reports showed that their
faithful lieutenants in the several
trusted precincts had delivered the
goods.
Yesterday at the polling places
the gang was represented by pait
skilled boosters, who worke[
against every man out in the inter
est of good government, except pos
sibly Poindexter and the congress
men-although for the latter place
there was quite an effort to boos
two of the candidates.
The people had no one at the
polls, in most instances. to plead
their cause, and the skilled work
ers of the ring managed to get il
their work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-09-14

Miss Daphne Pollard and com.
pany, who head the bill at the Pan
tages this week have one of the big
best successes of the vaudeville
season.
Miss Pollard was found by the re-
porter after the performance eating
peaches in her dressing room.
Wont you have one?" she said,
my brother brought me box from
his ranch at Helan, 10 miles out OF
Spokane. He was here this after
noon.
is it a SUGGEST" (referring to
her act) was her first question, and
upon being assured emphatically
that 1t was-"Oh, I'm so glad.
That's awfully encouraging. You
see. we put it on for the first time
Sunday, and only had two weeks
practice. We were given the parts
on Saturday evening and had to
know them by the following Sun
day. And then, western audiences
are SO hard to please. In the east
you can make them riot as we
say, If you life your finger at them
but in the west it's different. You
have to work to get enthusiasm
But l like the west-I live in Sc
attic, you know. The people in the