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The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-10-12
BOLL-WEEVIL ADVANCES.
Checked by Droufh, Floods and
Freezes But Still Spreading.

ther weevil activity had been
checked by killing frosts, it was found
that the boIl-weeviIs have been act
ualIy exterminated throughout a
rather extensive area in western
Texas and southern Oklahoma where
it had previously occurred. This set
back to the weevfI could however,
be elosIy traced to the occurrence of
a very Hnsually hot, dry summer fol-
lowed by exceptionally severe win
ters for several consecutive seasons.
Possibly the most important single
factor in the control of the weeviI in
summer is the amount Of rainfall oe-
curing during the months of June,
July and August or during a period
Of three months following the be-
ginning OF square formation In the
territory that was lost by the weevn
in western Texas in 1911, there had
occurred a deficiency Of rainfall for
several years amounting to between
20 per cent and 80 per cent of their
normal precipitation which at most
in that section averages less than
half that Of Alabama. This control
by hot, dry summer weather Is alone
sufficient to explain the decrease of
weev1 injury occurring in the wes-
tern half of Texas during the past
few years. 1t is, however, a coudi-
tion that never occurs in anv State
east of Texas and no expectation of
decreased weeva injury or externi-
nation in any other State should be
based upon these west Texas condi-
tions.
Partly as result of cotton worm
defoliation in the Mississippi Delta
region in the fall of 1911. the boII-
weevl made it's greatest advance for
that season in eastern Arkansas and
northwest Mississippi.
Undoubtedly the severe winter of
Is11-12 did much In the way of re-
due1ng weevn survival through the
northernmost part of its range but
those who are most familiar with the
life OF this cotton pest have not an
tlcipated that the winter conditions
referred to were sufficiently severe
TO exterminate the weeviI through
any considerable part of the terri
tory reached by it in 1911, neither
dld they anticipate that the foods oe-
curing in the spring of 1912 in the
south Mississippi Valley would do
much more than concentrate weeviI
injury upon the highlands which es-
capped submergenee.
A study of weevil occurrence in
1912 shows that the weevil has been
reduced in numbers through much of
IT'S range. but not exterminated. Nat
urally, the heaviest infestation has
occurred quite near the Gulf Coast
and consequently the greatest ad-
vance in Alabama has been expected
through the southern third of the
State.
Recent field investigations have
been made to determine the advance
or the weevil in Alabama up to Oe-
tober I. 1912, with the following re-
suits; On October 1 the line of
weevn occurrence passed practically
through Reform in Piekens County.
Eutaw IN Greene County. Demonolis
and Thomaston in Marengo Countv.
Camden and Pineapple in Wilcox
County, northeast of Georginfa in
Butler County and slightly east ef
Rabhie and Florala in Covingtan
County The advance of -, ,--~.s,
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-10-12

ND rvvvru oaks viii add
their color to the
picture and their giant strength vii
proclaim Of another year suatched
from the grim destroyer. The poplar
and ash viii come forth in their auiet
robes which tell to mankind that ua-
ture does not depend entirely upon
blaze Of glory" TO work her marvel
OF beauty, but steals forth at times,
making her very qufetness speak in
no uncertain way of the beauty of
His handiwork.
The everlasting green Of the pines,
live oaks and magnolias-defying the
frosts and sFeets Of grim winter
make plain the truth that natures
beauty scheme goes on and on for
ever
There Is a lesson here for us who
have part Of natures realm in our
keeping and there is no better tim g
TO study the lesson than when the
corn is in the shock, the cattle feed
IN the barns and the stiffness of the
frosty night brings nothing to dis
turb our thoughts.
With our little patch Of natures
great farm have we been quite fairs
Have we not let the lust after the
dollar, or the strife for living. cloud
our vision, until We fail to see that
nature Is giving US an opportunity to
work with her in her purpose to give
the Joy of beautiful landscape 10
the people of the world, TO our neigh
bors, and to those of our own house
hold?
Step into the joy Of the morn
ing when the frost has decked the
grass and trees with ten million
sparkling Jewels. Are there not
bushes and gals marring the beauty
OF the rolling pasture? Can you see
beauty in the half-rotten stumps that
cumber the land in the grain fields
Are you quite content to see the dead
weeds and bushes lining the rows
where the old fences have rotted
down?
Do the cat-tail swamps,-wasting
their fertility from year to year
growing brush and buIrushes-speak
10 you in kindly tones as to one who
has made the most of his resources
In soil fertility and rural IoveIiness?
Do the bare fields, in which the corn
and cotton stalks are standing as
ghosts of fruitful past, appeal to
you as would fields of beautiful grain
and clovers
Do the old shacks that stand as
blots on an otherwise beautiful back
yard, cause you to think that you
are giving the wife and children a
picture of rural life that they Will
carry with Joy into the years that are
before them?
IL these things do not appeal to
You. brother farmer. stand with me
in the Joy OF the fall morning and
vow with me that we will make of the
South land of beautiful farms. the
glory Of which viii blend with the
beauty of the everlasting hills. Then
will our children learn to love the
quiet loveliness all about them: then
viii drudgery be turned into the ioy
OF achievement; then viii men say
that the farmer has learned to re-
specf his business. and then will the
farmer stand among his fellows the
peer OF any, and his counsel be
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-10-12

A IL up and down cur great South
~ land within month, nature viii
be shaking cut her robes OF crimson,
purple, and yellow. preparatory TO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
.CASAS GRANOES
TAKEN BY REBELS
Kew to Mexico Northwestern
Railway Lost to Govern
ment Forces.
BLANCO IS MADE PRISONER
Following Capture OF Ascension
Fourteen Federals Are Exc
cuted in Public Plaza.

-, No. rev December 23-casas
Grandes. the most important Town ~ vest est
rarching and numbering oist.Ict So. -ahsls
- Iuarez has been taken by eexieAn reDe s >
norxonally commanded by General FaS-ua
o-ozco. Jr., 1t was reported to-usy a'' 30
Federal and rebel sources. a oVIun'
S,o mon. marching against the rebels az -
cension. was defeated. u was Iese
Tho Federal commander. Genera' '"'e
Rlanco was taken prisoner.
Confirming this report = ~ n,' NJ
arrived here to-day. lie was IN r,sc ., "a a
The time Of its capture last WEDNESDAY an.
talked with General salazar. "nose - ~ 90
COX the town. While there messenger
arr;ved directly from General prozc" WIN
n letter from the rebel leader saying t1l,
h.. mad taken Casas Grandes ana deieA'eu
Blanco. . 49, oe,iciaI
rebel report says. in a canyon north OF
Casas Grandes. Aside from capturing 49,
rites and much ammunition, the Teoe's Sc
c,,,e1 rw,o cannons Details OF the battles
ar. lacking. but Casas Grandes was '@ne.
easily. Orozco wrote. as the feuera'S 'ei'
only 800 men 10 protect the uo"h -,
BY taking Casas Grandes. the scene OF a
hard struggle In the Madero revolution Ia
which the rebels were repulse1' me Cro|'
re,olutionists control the Mexico Northwest
ern Railway, which runs between Juafez on
the eorder OF chihuahua CITY tne STATE
capital.
1Ne territory tributary TO the American
Railway which includes the Pearson syhui
Gates numbering towns OF Pearson ana ma
dera. and the San Iedro mining district
also is brought under rebel rule. The raiI-
way wires are no: operating west from
Cbihlia hua city nor below Juarez. ana no
"a i,ray confirnatyns O. the towns fan
could be secured The attack was made or
old Casas Grandes. the largest town In the
district. The railway officers and Amerl-
can homes are AZ the new town. some miles
away, and II IS believed that no foreigners
were Injured.
After taking Ascension last week fourteen
T-..r al trTfnGtrr
executed In the public plaza. refugees re-
ported to-day.
Masor l.. {. Quinteros, the Ascension Fed
eral commander who escaped. has arrived
at the New Mexico border with one soldier
as companion. He IS held by United States
troops below Hachita
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
.EvERS HAS HOPES
FOR CHICAGO CUBS
Absence of Tinker and Chance
Will Not Hurt Teams
Strength.

New York. December 23.-Johnny ENers'
nev, manager OF the Chicago Cubs is spend
ing the winter at his home in Troy y -
where he declared that the Cuos "ou'o oe
much stronger than last season. even WIN
out the services OF Joe Tinker fra"h
Chance and Miner Brown. Evers said that
the departure o. Tinker Wonio suaI"ntve
harmony in the team. even though ahe pos.
ton of shortstop might not De so enee'Ne'y
covered in future
Fans and critics who seem 20 be READY
T. throw the cubs in the discard because
Chance and Tinker have gone forget thas
We have other good BAH players continued
the nervy chicago leader rs there a better
catcher than Jimmy Archer? No. He WIZ
De there every day, and tnat means p''
for he is the greatest thrower TO passes IN IN
the game and knows how 10 get the pest
results out OF the pitchers
In the box the Cubs viii not be weaker
than last season. They Will be stronger Il
ANYTHING. Jimmy Lavender VIII improve
L was his first experience in major league
onpany this year yet he was a wonder.
Ju Richie VIII be on deck again, TOO, LOT
mother vigorous campaign. particularly
against tht Giants. Lefty Leiheld mas penny
left, and has Ed ReulbacA- lntehu 10
have those four boxmen in tiptop shape
when the season opens April !" ana there IL
be others TO help them as We go along
vic. SAFER has developed into Tne CT the
best hrst basemen in the big leagues lie
took on weigh: last season and his hitting
improved wonderfully. Heinie Zimmerman,
with his big bat. will be = tower o. strength
a. third base. while your Uncle Dudley eX-
poets 10 show his best form at the middle
bag. IN not worrying about nling Tinkers
place at short field. Art Phelan. secured
from the Reds. is a high class younsster lie
can play short third base almost as well
as the best men In the game. Tissn we have
CorridOn from Detroit. who " very prcmis-
ing. He played wonderful ball in Kansas
city last season. but was worn out and stale
when Detroit tried him In the fall. Al Bird
We'll too. has a chance % get INnkers
place. II his underpinning is all right he
MAY excel both Phelan and Chrridon
The tubs will have a better outfleld than
before. Mike Mitchell is sure Of a place
He is corking hitter and thrower. Schultz
ought TO excel the Others. Jimmy Sheckard
isn't a bad number yet, but he Will have TO
compete with Clymer. Goode Williams
Krisely and several others. II l can make a
trade or two for a couple OF mon with other
National League teams our chances will be
improved, but II not l shall not worry. The
Cubs will hgAt harder than ever. and If we
get an even break in the luck watch u.s."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
THE TIMES -D1sPATcH RICHMOND VA TUESDAY
TOURNAMENT WILL
Be HElOAT TOLEDO
February Is Time Set for Thir-
teenth Annual Bowling
Contests.

The thirteenth annual international
tournament of the American Bowling
Congress Will be inauSurated at To-
ledo. o.. on the night of February
22-Washington's birthday-and run
undated until March 18th. inclusive.
The tournament of 1913 bids fair
to be the most stupendous event of
it's kind ever attempted. Posters,
entry blanks and Bulletin No. l were
sent broadcast by Secretary A. l.
Langtry last week, and through the
date set for the big Journeys opening
is two months hence, all the details
have been arranged
1t is the hope of the tournament
officials that upward OF 600 five-men
teams will enter the event while
corresponding number of twO-men
teams will enter the event, while
corresponding number of two-men
teams and individuals are assured.
approximately 1000 bowlers, the very
cream OF the United States and Canada.
Last year at Chicago. $50 two-men
teams contested in the tournament,
and AS each renewal OF the event has
shown u substantial increase, par
ticularly in the major division, IL rs
predicted that the fiVe-men team entry
alone may reach $50, far surprising ali
previous marks.
The Toledo Bowling Tournament
Company has closed a contract for
sixteen of the best alleys and auto
matte pin spoilers, together with 600
sets of pins and for ten days prior
to the opening OF the tourney force
of expert mechanics Will begin the
installation of the equipment.
The tournament Will be held in the
Toledo Coliseum, spacious building,
centrally located and within easy
walking distance OF the leading hotels.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
RICHMOND MEN
OBEY LABOR LAWS
Despite Close Watch, No Viola
ton Is Found of Laws Pro-
tecting Females.

1t is q matter OF qualification to
state Labor Commissioner James Il.
Doherty that the merchants and manu-
facturers Of Richmond are complying
strictly with the labor laws OF viz
GINA, and are not yielding to the temp
tatiOn to violate the statute presented
by the Christmas rush. Mr.. Doherty
took occasion yesterday to make com
ment on the situation.
Because OF proximity. II is quite
possible that the employers of Rich
mond are under closer surveillance
than are those in any other part OF
the State Inspectors for the depart
ment have been keeping close watch,
and in many instances this has gone
so far as a complete check on every
employee who enteres a store or fac
tory at o'clock in the morning
The Legislature last winter extend
ed the operation of the ten-hour law
as applied TO female labor to mercan-
tile establishments, excepting Satur-
days This is. therefore. the first
Christmas under the new law
But not a single violation has been
discovered. II is evident that the mer-
chants and manufacturers not only
comply with the old law, but are ful-
~ informed and content to keep the
new one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
TOMAHAWK CLUB
ON REGULAR MEET

Orange. Va. December THE
Tornahark Hunt Club. 81 orarge. ncic
one OF sts weekly meets saturday az
.o-noon at , O'Clock The
c,ndtt.ons were ideal IN every
respect. although. on account OF
tho oloscnesS Of the holidays. the usual
SO crowd was not IN attendance.
The course was about six miles. over
raii fences. rock walls and water
t,,r,rs which kept the excitement a.
a high pitch throughout the entire
hunt leading through the lands OF
W : Gymss- VI. Q. Lyme. DIT J. >
Andrews. J. r Nanderhood ana = "
Browning.
rhoye riding were J. y. Andrews. N
= u on orient: Dr. J. ;. Anerews. on
Orange Boy. " o. Lyme. on Cooez. -.
w. carter. on Gray Dawn. Angus,
warrbersie. on John the Baptist ana
pr. r. NJ Harris. On The king.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
HOUNDS FOLLOWED
BY LARGE FIELD.
After Brisk Run, Riders and
Guests Entertained at De-
lightful Breakfast.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]

KesWick. Va, December 23.-The
largest and most brilliant hunt break
fast ever given at the hunt club was
the one on Saturday given by Mrs. w.
{. Reed. The weather was perfect.
and a large field was out to meet the
master. Julian Norris. The course
was a long and a stiff one. the first
half ending at DR.. lngersolrs. Here
there was IL check, and then a jog Of
over a mile to "Manshunk.' MIR. Chris
tian's farm. where the hounds were
again thrown in
The last half was most brilliant,
ending with long run straight down
the flats. back of the clubhouse and
several stin jumps in view of the
After the run the hunters and their
friends were most charmingly enter
tained at the clubhouse The house
was beautifully and artistically dec
GRATED with everGreens and the clup
colors, red and white. \ big log
fire blazei in the mammoth fireplace.
and opposite. under an arch OF green.
red and white was the punch table,
presided over by Mrs. Thurman. Mrs.
Reed was assisted in entertaining her
guests by her sister. Mrs McGhee. and
her niece. Miss McGhee. Music was
furnished by an orchestra delicious
luncheon was served at o'clock and
dancing INDUCED in for the rest OF
the afternoon.
Those TlGiDE were Julian NlOA 49,
on eswick Mr.. BALI. on steel Dust.
Lewis Garth. on DOntknow: Mrs. Ven
able. on Naples: Mr.. Sloan. on Sorrel
Ton. Mrs Morris. on Lady Sanford;
Miss Satterfeld. on Chief. Mrs. Joslin.
on Princess. Mrs. Pitts. on Tatnal;
Mrs. BOocock. on Granite: Miss Garth.
on Thoroug hbred: Or. Thurman. on
Irish citizen: West Jackson. on Cliff
ton. Mrs. TaylOe. Mr.. Hanckle. Topper
Morris. on Divisor.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Roocock. Mr. and Mrs MagrUder. NJ.
and Mrs. Warner, Messrs. warner, Mrs.
Comstock Mr.. and Mrs. Morris, Mr..
and Mrs Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. Maphis,
Mrs Nevin. Mr.. Venable. Mr.. and Mrs.
Virgil Randolph, Master virgil Ran
dolph. Jr.. Miss Conkling. Mis- Dunn,
Mrs Joslin Mrs. Frank Randolph.
Miss Randolph. Mr.. and Mrs. SAWYER.
Mrs. Hudson. Miss Hudson. Misses Per
kins. Mrs Ernie Money. Misses Money
Mrs VIII Money. Miss Helen Money.
Mrs. Bowcock. Misses Satterfeld. Mas
ter Frederick Satterfield. Mr.. Perry.
Woods Garth. Lewis Garth. Miss Garth.
colonel and Miss Lewis. Mrs Tayloe.
Mr Hancklc. Mr.. Boone. Mr. GrcnOuSh.
Mrs Pitts. Mr.. and Mrs. Austin. Miss
Reynolds Mr.. ans Mrs. Rankin. Mrs.
Chapman. Mr and Mrs. Bower. Mr..
snow. Dr and Mrs. Leonard. Miss
Marshall and guests. Ir. stevens. Mr..
Boiling Misses Long. Mr.. Fisher. Miss
FoX Misses Jackson. John Jackson.
West Jackson. Or and Mr.. Archie
Randolph. Dr and Mrs. HAYDEN. Mr.
BALI AR Montague. Mr. and Ms. sloan.
Charles Hancock. Robert l.assitcr.
Mr. McChe. Miss McGhee. 10y. aud
N~- Thurman. Lawrence Booccck.
Carroll BeorIUk k. Iostph Everett. Judge
and Ms Duke. Mr.. Duke. Miss Duke.
NJ and Mrs fouChtou. Miss Warwick.
Miss Clark. Logan nelson. NJ and Mrs.
Watson Nr HUI Mr and Mr. H0ilo-
WAY. Mrs Reed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
FOLD PRESENTS.
RED CROSS SEA
Last Chance Given To-Day t
in Fighting Against
tuberculosis.

When the stores close this .,
and belated shoppers hasten no
deck Christmas trees. the Red
seal army Will heave a sigh If
and take down the placards and .
advertising their charity. but
meantime they are very much aliy
want all to remember that this
last chance they Will have 10 cont
10 this charity until next Chri
comes.
Yesterday was an extremely
day with the agents, especially
at the post office and the central
ping places. There was Nvel
universal demand for seals. a
Der OF purchases were noted wi
a single seal was sold. while IN
instances the ready purchasers II
Christmas tokens ordered them
hundred. In fact. IL was said at
quarters last night that one
hearted purchaser complained ID
the seals did not come In sheets
than 100. He had prepared !
mas package for his daughts
had conceived the idea that he
wrap It entirely in Christmas
As the present was rather bulk
sheets Of 100 were not sufficient
solved his problem. however. byI
ing several sheets Of seals on a
piece II wrapping paper. in Will
inclOsed his daughters gift.
Our only regret" SAID the
society girl who made the sale.
that this had not happened 1
in the sale IL would have give 4
fine idea for newspaper advrr
and it might have led somebodl
TO do the same thing. And ther|
another case almost as interest
day. \ debutante came IN and /,
some seals and said she was col
stick them all over her Christmas
ages. She told me. TOO. that nd
her suitors need send her a Chri
present unless they wrapped IL II
Cross seals. ! wish there wereI
like her"
The entire proceeds from the|
as has been announced repeated
TO the tuberculosis work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
SEVERAL EXPECTED TO DIE.
Condition of Those Hurt in Collapse OF
F,uiIding Is Serious.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.
1,..rnr.,.h..r % i :.

Special to The Times DlSpatch.I
Winston-Salern, " C, December 23-lt IS
thought day that four or more or the
persons who were injured in the collapse OF
the graded school building at JonesviiIe'
Yadkin County, during the progress OF a
Christmas entertainment on Saturday night
will die. their condition being very serious.
The names Of the more seriously injured
arr as follows: Mrs. Smith. aged seventy
years. VINO had both limbs broken; E!eioter
Lofln, aged fifteen. injured in back; MI
Wolf. a young man. leg broken; william
Shobert. injured internally.
Among those who sustained serious in
iuries are The following: Ruben Ball. who
arrived Saturday from Texas 70 spend the
Christmas holidays with relatives, back
wYenched and aakye hurt; Leoanie Banks,
aged eighteen years. shoulder and arm
wrenched; Miss Nancy Swain, limb broken
Miss Leaxia Lussnan. hip and shoulder
injured =. II. Underwood. breast and head
brui.- edwin Bivins nose disiocated Miss
Nab. -,rendie. thumb broken: Misses Royal,
sisters. enc has back wrenched and the
other sustained internal injuries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
WANT ADDITIONAL CAR
Petition Asking for Change In sched-
uie Presented TO Company.

In an effort to obtain better sched-
ule for the early morning hours. more
than 100 regular patrons OF the Rich
mond and Petersburg Electric Line
have affixed their signatures to a Pc
tition which has been presented to
W. +. Bryce. superintendent of the
Soc thside lines. The petitioners seek
to have an additional car put on from
Chester TO South Richmond to reach
the latter point at 7 or 7:l5 o'clock
A. NJ.
The present schedule calls for the
regular cars from Petersburg to
reach South Richmond at eco and 1850
+. NJ. No cars are run between those
hours. AS consequence. both are
crowded TO capacity. Many persons
who are required (. reach their places
OF employment at CLOCK are com
PEELED TO use the first car to do so
They then have nearly an hours time
to kill. 1t is Eaid that a majority OF
the patrons of the first car get 10
work at that time In addition to this
school children who attend the city
schools are unable to secure seats be-
cause of the congested condition Of
the second car. The average number
OF passengers on each OF these runs
Is said to be 123.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-24
GREEKS OFF TO WAR
Fifteen Patriots Sail on Friday for Native
Land to Fight Turks.

About fifteen Of the local Greeks. who
previous to their departure have been en-
gagged in the restaurant business in and
around this city. left last night on the SO
Richmond. Frederick s5urs and Potomac
tain en- route to New York. They Will sail
Or the steamship PATHS on Friday sor
their native country TO take part in the
Balkan war. These men, who gave Up their
business IN this city to answer the call for
volunteers OF their country. have al been
in this city a number OF years. and Will
spend Christmas III New York before sail
ing. Among those who answered the call
TO arms are George Ciondyles. George Brown,
Louis Buegadcs and Anthony N!ahaVas