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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17
TRUcKlEIpERT COMING.
FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK
ARRANGEs SERIES OF
MEETINGS.
Prof. Long Will Give Every Aid Pos
stole to- TURNER'S I'm Eastern Carolina
Who Have Organized Truck Grow =
Ing Association.

Mr.. L. l.. Paker. District Farm
Demonstration for Eastern South Car
elina, representing the United States
Department OF Agriculture returned
nom Charleston last Friday where
ne had a conference with Prof. w. w.
Long. OF Clemson College. who is in
charge OF Farm Demonstration work
In this State.
Mr.. Baker has authorized tho sum
ter Chamber of Commerce to make
the following announcements and re-
quested the commercial organization
TO cooperate with the farmers Of
Sumter county and Clemson College
In advertising and carrying out the
proposed organization OF the farmers
and plans for marketing crops.
Through the effor's OF Congress-
man A. +. Lever. Hartman o. the
house committee on Agriculture, Mr..
III. G. Thompson. OF the United States
Department OF Agriculture. an expert
nuts. gardening, etc. has been as
signed to South Carolina TO make q
canvas OF those counties where pro-
duce or truckers associations have
been formed.
In company with Messrs. Long and
Baker Mr.. Thompson will visit the
following eastern Carolina counties on
the dates and at the hours mentioned
for the purpose OF giving advice to
the citizens OF those counties regard
Ing the growing and handling OF
Irish potatoes. peanuts. and other
truck. All citizens OF the counties TO
be visited. whether OF city or country,
and the ladies as well are cordially
invited to attend these meetings as
information OF considerable value will
be impaired TO all who contemplate
planting gardens or growing vege-
tables:
Dillon. Feb. 22. at IL A. NJ.
Marion. Feb. 23. at 10. 80 A. NJ.
Mullins. Feb. 23. at $50 p. NJ.
Florence. Feb. "a. at IL A. M.
Timmonsville. Feb. 25. at 1880 A.
~.
Lamar. Feb. rs. at $40 p. M.
.Hartsville. Feb. 26. at 1870 A. M.
Bishopville. Feb. 26, at 3.30 p. M.
Sumter. Feb 81. at 11.3O A. NJ.
The meetings will be held in the
county court houses.
Mr.. Baker and Prof. Long have
been working through Congressman
Lever for some time and believe that
through Mr.. Levers influence the bu-
reau OF marketing Of the United States
department of agriculture will shortly
assign an expert on marketing to
those counties where associations are
In existence and actively participating
In regular truck or live stock activi-
ties.
The disposition OF the national bu-
reau OF markets is 10 cooperate with
regular associations of this kind and
with farmers unions because the
work OF instruction and results obtain
ed are naturally more satisfactory
when carried on through systematized
and organized efforts.
Therefore Mr.. Baker desires TO en-
phasize the Importance OF commercial
organizations and farmers unions or
sanizing truckers associations and
Keeping up those already in existence
In order to secure the cooperation OF
tho national government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17
BOY STABBED TO DEATH.
Fatal Difficulty Among Boston Choir
Boys.

Boston, Feb. 13.-Wright Edmund
son. aged IA, stabbed John Goodwin.
aged Is. death following last night.
Both were choir boys Of st. John. the
Evangelist's Church. Edmundson
confessed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17
ADVICE tn tarmcrs for the Growing
of Irish Potatoes I'm the Pee Dec
Section.
Kind OF Soil Best Suited.

The soil best suited for the growing
OF Irish potatoes is sandy loan. well
nlled with humus and well drained.
stin red. or pipe clay lands should be
avoided.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17

amount be used. when the same can
be secured at reasonable prices.
Varieties OF Seed.
The best seed are the Northwestern
Rose and the Improved Cobbler
grown in the northwest. These are
standard varieties and mature about
the same time and they are free from
disease. These varieties are planted
very extensively in the Charleston
district by people who have made a
success In potato culture.
Time to Plant.
We advise the planting. in the Pee
Dee section, from February 18th to
March 1st.
Time to Cut and How.
Seed should be cut at the time OF
planting in from four to six parts, ac-
cording to the size Of the potato. cut
ting from butt end Of stem, and be
sure you have one or more eyes on
each part. In no case should the eyes
be cut out and the body Of the potato
used for other purposes, as the eyes
when cut out in this manner do not
contain enough vitality to produce
healthy and vigorous plants.
How to Plant.
Place seed in burrows eyes up, so
that all will come up at the same time
Plant seed 10 to IL inches apart, COW
er by throwing two burrows with turn
plow, using small wing, covering to a
depth of 6 inches. Two weeks later
drag of two inches of the top Of the
bed using board attached to a sweep
stock.
Cultivation.
Should heavy rains occur after
planting or before potatoes are up, IT
Is necessary to Immediately run a sub
soil or bull tongue between the rows,
to dry out the land and prevent rot
ting. When potatoes are we'll up, run
hne tooth cultivator or harrow on
either side. The following week run
the cultivator in alley. then cultivate
rapidly. using the sweep set so as to
work bed to the potatoes. Where
rows are five feet apart run sweep
on both sides OF potatoes, set so as to
throw n bed to the potatoes. Care
should be taken TO see that no weeds
or grass grow in the field, as they will
greatly reduce the yield. Cease culti-
vation when the vines meet in alley
In 1-2 foot rows.
Treatment for Bugs.
The two insecticides most COM
monty used are Paris Green and
arsenate of lead. The latter product
is most advisable. inasmuch as it does
not burn the plants, while Paris
Green has this tendency. In using
arsenate OF lead it should be applied
In dry form using pound OF arsenate
OF lead to so pounds OF Stacked lime.
meal nour or any other dry substance
to give body or as n filler. This can
DO applied by being placed in thin
sack and lightly shaken over the BUSH
es' or by duster made for the pur-
pose which can be secured at a cost
or about fifty cents each. This should
be applied early in the mroning while
the dew Ia yet on the vine or just af-
ter rain. Paris Green may be used
In the same proportions and i'm the
same manner, though care should be
taken that too much is not used, as It
mas a tendency to- burn the plants.
This treatment should be applied as
soon as the first bugs appear.
Time to- Harvest and How.
When the vines begin to turn vel
low. the potatoes are maturing and
should he made for bor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17
Preparation OF Soil.

The soil should bo prepared as
early a. possible By being broken to n
depth OF from 8. 10. or 12 inches. ac-
cording to depth OF the soil. Use two
horse plow. following in same fur
row with sub-soil plow. Land should
then be narrowed one or more times
or or until thoroughly pulverized.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17
Time to- Harvest and How.

when the vines begin To turn yell
low. the potatoes are maturing and
preparations should he made for har-
vesting, which should take place i'm
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17
Width OF Rows.

Lay off l-2 feet apart using SHOW
el, plow Z or inches wide. Should
you desire TO plant corn. cotton or
other crops i'm connection with pota-
toes. lay of rows feet or more apart.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-17
Fertilizer.

Barn yard and stable manure can
bo used, when broad cast and plowed
or narrowed I'm. but in no case should
10 be applied In burrows as. II en-
courages scabby diseases. a CONNER
cial fertilizer should be used. analyz-
ing seven per cent. phosphoric acid. 8
per cent. potash. per cent. ammonia.
Ammonia should be derived from two
or more sources. In rows i-2 feet
apart apply 1 ton per acre. In rows
feet apart apply 1000 pounds per
acre. Sow I'm. laying off burrows run
ming cultivator or bull tongue in fur
rows SO as to thoroughly mix or in
corporate the fertilizer with tho soil.
II Is possible to make crop with less
potash but we advise that the above
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
HOLIDAY THRONGS
 TAX RAILROAD AND
 TROLLEY FACILITIES
Labor Day Witnesses Great Ex- odus From Summer
 Colonies.

Labor Day, as Ihe close of the sum mer season, was a, big success, the weather conditions being ideal. Thou sands were away from the city Mon day morning, having gone to the day or Sunday. Nearly 5000 left this city early in the morning to parade and nearly an equal number attended as witnesses to the big spectacle in New Haven.
 Beginning at noontime the return ing horde of summer vacationists sWarmed into and through Bridgeport Thousands of automobiles passed the corner of. Fairfield avenue and Main street, yachts dotted the Sound off Seaside Park with nger-laden ed through the local station with but safe margin of headway between, and nearly double the number of troll ley cars usually in service here. were put into commission by the Connecti- cut Company.
 The return to the city after the re- cent holidays or following long summers sojourn in far away moun- ta1ns or shore resorts was like a tri- unphant pageant The traffic over the New Haven road for New York and eastern. points was the heaviest encountered in recent years. It taxed the capacity of the road and as early as 2:30 Monday Boston terminals had reported a, shortage of parlor and pullman car reservations. All avail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
sEV#REB HIs CoMNEfyF4aN-

F. c. Clarke, Feaadaaster of the Berkshire dieisien of the Conso1i dated road, has severed his connection with the company to take effect today. MT. Clarke was formerly roadmaster of the New Haven road. He came to the Housatonic road at the time Star buck, MeCau1ey & Co assumed con- tro1. He completed the extension of the Derby road and also the improve naents that were made at wilson's Point. After the Consolidated road secured control of the Housatonic and it's branches, Roadmaster Clarke was continued in office with head quarters at Falls Village.
 s-T. Clarke has no particular bus mess object in view at present and will probably join his family in Yer mont. He has been a valuable man for the railroad service and has done excellent work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
WU TING FANG'S SON
 GETS APPOINTMENT TO
 HIGH DIPLOMATIC POST

Picking, Sept 7.-Wu Chao-Chu. a. son of Dr. Wu Ting-fang. former min ister to the United States. has been named councillor in the Foreign Off, flee, to succeed Dr. Wellington Roo, who has just been appointed minister to Mexico and will leave for Ameri- ca in few days.
 The younger wu was educated in the Washington (D- CD High school He later went to England, where he studied law and was admitted te the bar. He speaks English and Chinese equally we'll
 In addition to his new office. MT. wu will continue to act as councillor to the State Department. 9, post he has filled very ably for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
TWENTX YEARS AGO.

GEFHSEadANE THE WINNER. The voting for the Knights TempIar ioaahsF in Boston closed Tuesday. the winner being Gethsemane command cry Of 1Te#tohvi1le Mass. with 13.245. HanailoH conmandery of this city was fifth with 4,574. The votes cam. thick and fast on the day Of the close and with the last 27 for Hamilton, the following note was reeeived: Although this will not land us the vistors, yet it will help to show that we were in te the close.
 Yours truly
 D. T. F0OTF.''' The total number of votes cast for the banner was s8 ,206 and these were divided among s5 communicates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
MIKE GIBBONS CLEVER
 SWIMMER IN ADDITION
 TO BEING FINE BOXER

Mike Gibbons, who meets Packey Mcfarland at the Brighton Motor drome on Sept. Il, is not only a won derfu1 boxer, but he is an accom- pllshed performer in other lines of atheItic endeavoF. Mike is a great long distance runner, a tennis player of no mean skill, a erak shot with rife and gun and an exceptionally good swimmer,
 Aside from his boxing it is at swim ming that Mike exesls, He is a lover of the water, and unlike the majority of star boxers, who believe salt water bathing weakening, Mike never misses the opportunity for a duck in the surf or big circular pool at the Brighton Baths where he is finishing his train ing for the big. bout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
BRITISH HAVE TROUBLE
 WITH TRANSPORTATION
 OF THEIR MEAT SUPPLY

London, Sept Some difficulty is being experienced in the transport of meat to the United Kingdom now that France is importing beef sand mutton Cold storage accommodation at various ports is inadequate and British steamers with refrigerating space have been withdrawn from the regular trade and utilized as store shi ps-
 It is rumored that barges are to be fitted up for the purpose of stor- ing meat and number of steamers will, it is expected, be released in the near future
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
W. ". HOLCoMB,
 Chief Engin ger.
RArTERY B.

aMaakeFn District Battery, held on
 y1edmeaday evening the following
 named were chosen for the year en- suing:
 John L. Vessels. captain: O., J. Cram. first lieutenant. Samuel c. Kingn1an, second lieutenant; William w. Laughton. third lieutenant; Silas F. Richardson. orderly sergeant; Bella C. Joslyn, auarterlnasteF. Isaac E. KeszerJ fist gun sergeant William M |, RHdse, second gun seFgean4: Charles E. Kingman. third gun sergeant; Charles M. Wint0n. fourth gun ser- geaat.
 Corpora1s-Joseph Sprey, William
 Haydon. I. N. JosIyn. J. F. Green. J. { sosneFs. Byron Truman, L. H. Lounds- bury and Robert Anderson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

able cars had been sent to New York on early specials.
 At New Haven thousands waited for regular trains but the conpany's roadmaster accommodated them with specials which were sent through to New York filled to the aisles. Every one along the railroad seemed happy; passengers and crew alike. It had been a, successful summer for the re- sort-keeper as we'll as the patron Money was reported plentiful and all had participated in it's distribution.
 In the immediate vicinity big crowds availed themselves of the anusezn ents afforded by Walnut and it's surrounding beaches, Westport and Compo had it's quota requiring many special trolley cars and jitneys to re- turn them to this city, and the local resorts were filled with happy clam bakers, Seaside Park baths were well filled and many took advantage of the day to rest in Seaside and Beardsley parks. Fairfield Beach was damned through the day.
 The influx of returning Bridgeport CTS continued until an early hour this morning, their acclamationS being heard all along the main thorough fares. Monday will be a Labor Day long to be remembered in the annals of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
NEw AIITTARx COMPANY


 A company has been organized in this. city, under the last militia law, and accepted by the .AdJutant-Gen- eral The work of organization occu- pi ed less than week Last evening the Regimen4a1 Surgeon of the Ezghth Reuainent, C. M-s Samuel Tynes. came to this city and inspect cd the men who are to compose it, at Iafayet4a Hall, passing the whole number, 75 in all
 The officers of the company are: Captadn James Cahil1, formerly an ooh7cer in the Nlath C. w. First Lieu Efenant E. N- Goodwin, late of the Tswenty-foEf4h C. y-z Second Lieuten- ant John Gate1y, formerly coIor-ser- geant in the Fourteenth C. ", all good men and true. We understand that not less than 40 of the company. have seen service in the late war The company will be attached to the Eighth Regiment. and will be known as Company E.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
PREFER HAMMooKs TO BEDS

London. Sept. War has had a soberfng effect on house furnishing in England. For one thing officers on leave prefer harnnocks to beds. The principal reason for this wartime simplicity. says the manager of a. West End furnishing house, is its cheapness. Every one has to econo- rrlfze, especially the newly married ones Ka1sonined walls, stained floors. rugs, simple furniture and cur tainless windows are the fad of the day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
MASONIC NOTICE.

The Companions of Jerusalem Chapter, No. 13, R. A. M, are hereby notified that a regular convection of said chapter will be holden at their chamber. in Bridgeport, on Tuesday, the 10th day of September, at o'clock D. m.e
 Punetual attendance is particularly required.
 By order of the M E. IF P.
 RICHARD HYDE. Sec'y>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
RoUND-A FULL

Taken up on the End instant, a two-y.ear-old black BULL with some VI hite each side of his cheek, and un- der his belly, and some white between his horns; (no marks on his ears-) Whoever owns said BULL is request cd to prove said property, pay charges, and take him away
 ISAAC DISBROW-
 Him of COnpo, Sept 6, 1s15-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
5.OO REWARD.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 3oth day of April last, an in- dented apprentice to the shoemalxi ng business, him one by the name of ZECHARIAH TAYLOR. about 16 years of age. This is to forbid all persons harboring, trusting or em- blowing him under penalty of the law whoever will take up said boy and return him to the subscriber shall be ~ntlatled to the above reward.
 ss SAMUEL HODGES ss-s<s7e1s Br1dg9port, Sept T, 1815-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
He# PREsIDENT RHaz.

At a meeting of the Retail Butch CTS Protective Association of the state at. Meriden. yesterday Charles M. Biltz was elected vice president. The other officers chosen were: Presi- dent, F. J. Walker, of Meriden; secre- ary, G. P. Crowell, Meriden; fnan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
MARROW ESCAPE.

A little son of Lyman Warner, about seven years of age, living in East Bridgeport, while at play with several little boys yesterday after noon, fell down the back cellar steps of the house in which he lives, and cut a terrible gash an inch and a half long inst over his right temple
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
H w B0Y.

Mfr. and Mrs. Simon H Mccullough are receiving the congratulations of their friends. It's 9 boy and he tips the scales at A pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
FIRE DEPARra1ENT ORDER.

BY ORDER, am cornnaaanded to enroll TWO NEW VOLUNTEER TIRE COMPANIES, one consisting of 20 men. for the steamer D. H. Ster- ling. and one, consisting of 3S men, for the Hook and Ladder.
 trust shall receive a hearty re- men, and that I shall speedily have two as fine volunteer fire companies as are in the state, to present to our
 w. W HoLCoMB,
 Chief Engineer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

Fireman John Duffy of Engine Com pany No. s3 fell into a 25 foot exeava- tion for the subway at Cypress avenue and 1S8th street, the Bronx, in an at tempt to rescue boy. who had tum- bled in, and was probably fatally tn- jured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
POINTS oF INTEREST

E. H. Dillon & Go, 1,1o5 Main street, are now showing a large variety of high class untrimmed and trimmed hats, ostrich plumes, fancy feathers and fancy ornaments of every descrip- tioR.=Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

Flames from a burning gas jet set fire to some lace curtains in the apartment of Mrs. Elizabeth Scollan, 5a5 State street, about 10:06 last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
IS SHE YOURS?

Then buy her the ring today. Get that ring for your sweetheart, married or otherwise, solitaire is eminentIy proper: Nothing better as an engage nnent or birthday ring.
 We can offer you perfect gems in up-tc-date settings at prices to suit the most modest pocExetbooIx Call in and look over our stock of Ladies' and GentIemen's Rings today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
 BRIDGEPORT As T WAS ~>SS@S > 1Oo-5OA20-YEARS AGO
Cralxen from the Files of The Evening Farmer)
 

cia1 secretary, J. E. Wixon, of Nor walk; treasurer, w. S. Wissett of New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

Fifteen hundred sIarapnei shells are being turned out daily at the plant of the American Locomotive Go. at Rich mond, Va.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

SPECIAL SALE OF
 F E R N s JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.

Mrs. William E. Rogers, of Seaview avenue, had a close call from a se- rious if not fatal accident about 7:45 o'clock last evening. She was driV- ing lone, from the East End to the city in search of a physician.
 When she reached the Pembroke street railway crossing her path was blocked by a long line of freight cars After few minutes wait the train moved on and she started to cross the tracks She did not notice an incoming train and was full in the tracks when the shrill whistle of the locomotive appraised her of her peril ous position.
 Terror stricken, the reins fell from her hands and she fell forward in a dead faint Either the 1oosening of the reins or the jarring of her body in falling caused the horse to bound forward, for the animal fairly 1eaped from the tracks just as the train swept by.
 The affair was witnessed by Thomas Byrne, who caughe hold of the horses bridle and prevented the animal from running away. In short time Mrs Rogers soon regained her compoSure e and pluckily continued on her rnis- sion. She had no idea of how narrow an escape she had. but MT. Byrne states that the side of inc spgine just grazed the rear wheels of the wagon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07
SEIZED WITH COLIC.

Timothy Skully, of 19 North Wash ington avenue, employed by Ford Bros, a driver on one of their sprinknng carts, was seized with collie this morning at Fairfield avenue and State street. He was taken to the Emergency.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

The schooner Jennie E. Fighter, from ~ Jacksonville for New Haven, with a, cargo of lumber, which went ashore on Norman Shore at Delaware Breakwater, was f1oated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

The most comprehensive target practice eyer planned by the Navy Department was begun by destroyers of the Atlantic fleet on the southern, drill grounds off the Virginia Capes. 39
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-07

President Wilson will receive the views of Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of F1orida on the cotton situation a a conference to be held in the near fu- ture.
 The American liner Philadelphia ar rived at Liverpool from New York
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