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* SOME * * CLEMSON COLLEGE . * EXPERIMENTS. * * _,_ * * C. L. NEWMAN, * * In Raleigh Progressive Fanner. . ?*.?****** + I have received recently a number of letters making Inquiry as to the result of our variety tests with cot ton in 1907. There seems to bo so much demand for this information on the part of tho people of the State, and knowing that your valua ble paper has a large circulation In South Carolina, I am sending you a list of the varieties tested on our Experiment Station grounds last year, with the yield of seed cotton per acre and the per cent of lint secured from this year's crop. This per cent of lint. ls the average of two and three gin tests made for the especial purpose of determining the per cent of Hut. Variety Tests at Clemson College. Lbs.Heed Per Cotton Cent Acre. Lint Accidental Hybrid_1,627.5 30.6 Allen x King_1,4 29.1 33.? Allen x Peerless.1,464.1 35.0 Big Boll Selection_ 889.9 33.3 Bon Air ProH?c.1,362.7 33.3 Cook's Improved.1,719-0 36.2 Dickson x Allen.1,227.'6 30.0 Dickson x Clark.1,402.5 31.2 Excelsior Prolific.1,491.5 36.2 Floradora .1,236.? 31.2 King x Allen.1,196.? 31.6 Moll's Sel. Egyptian.. 1,288.? 28.2 Moss's Improved.1,448.4 36.2 Toole .1,572.6 . 40 0 Willett . 948.6 32.5 Wolly Seeded R.R.... 1,026.6 31.1 Black Seeded B. R_1,102.5 31.7 Brooks's Improved. . .1,244.4 I3J.5 Big Boll White Seed Prolific.1,761.3 34.0 Evans . 992.5 J?.0 Harden's Proline. .... 1,227.3 35-3 Pullnot .1,327.7 37.5 Reimproved Toole. . ..1,235.5 38.D Russell's Big Boll_1,508.0 32.5 Wolly Seeded B. R_1,319.5 33.3 Columbia .1,813.0 32.5 Cook's Improved.1,509.5 37.5 Corley ...1,655.5 37.5 G?ll Standard.1,670.4 37.0 Hagaman .1,345.0 35.5 Hawkins .1.550.0 33.3 Pride of Georgia.1,772.5 33.3 Shank High.1,582.7 34.0 Southern Hope.1,510.7 32.5 Sunflower .1,616.0 33.0 Toole .1,841.6 40.0 Triumph .1,552.0 34.0 T. E. Deleney.1,072.7 34.0 Sugar Loaf.1,366.2 35.0 Egyptian .1,062.2 30.0 The Long Staple Yields. One of the most Interesting fea tures of this test to me ls the high yields secured from some of the long staple cottons and the satisfactory yields secured from some of our long staple hybrids. As an example of the yield from long staple varieties, the Columbia, originated tn this State by Dr. Webber, formerly of the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture, gave the exceedingly high yield of 1,813 pounds of seed cotton per acre. This variety ls long staple, strong and scorns to possess other good middling qualities. I am having roller gin and saw gin samples of lint pre pared to send to expert cotton grad ers that I may have these different varieties priced, in order that the acre money-value crop may be de termined, rather than to assume that the variety producing the nlghewt number of pounds of seed cotton is the best. Tho Best Pinn is to Improve Cotton <>u Yonr Own Soil. On the other hand, there Is more Importance attached to these variety tests than they deserve. While they ure valuable, and a source of consid erable information to the individual conducting them, and to others with similar types of soil, yet lt does not follow that a variety grown in one character of soil and succeeding best will succeed best in other characters of soil. It ls frequently the case that even on one farm from two to five different types of soil may be found. The majority of the varieties In this Hst have been Improved through the past few years by selection, and the majority of them are susceptible of much higher development. When each farmer who is making a busi ness of growing cotton realizes that the beat cotton that he cm grow on his farm ls one improved by him on his soil, we will be enabled to Be cure 13,000,000 buha* M yea'f from half the number of acres now culti vated. Stop that tickling cough! Doctor Shooi. s v>ugh Cure Will surely stop it, and with perfect safety. It is so thoroughly harmless that Dr. Shoop tells mothers to use nothing else, even with very young babies. The wholesome green leaves and tender f tems of a lung hoaling mountainous shrub furnish tho curative proper ties to Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. It calms the cough, and heals tho sen sitive bronchial membranes. No opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh uBed to Injure or suppress. Demand Dr. Shoop's. Take no other. Sold by J. W. Bell. PRESERVATION OF PULING Against Clarine Borers- Methods for tlllM I'm pose. The length of service of plleB In wharfs and other marine structures ls greatly shortened by the attack of marine borers, or shlpworms. A method of protection, both officient and cheap, ls much needed, the more so becauce tho tlmbors best suited for piling are becoming very scarce and aro increasing rapidly in price. Marine borers aro found ns far north as Maine and Alaska, though they are more numerous and de structlve In the warmer waters far j ther south. Since they require only la small exposed surface In order to j gain entrance and completely destroy n pile, any effective ineanB of pres ervation must Dir/tect the wood from high-water mark to a point in the mud below which the borers do not . go. j A number of (excellent methods ' have been devised for protecting pil ing by external coatings or sheath ings, any of which, properly applied, will Increase the life of the pile Threo factors which decrease their efficiency are the corroding action of salt water, tue waah of the waves which often Injures and often breaks the casing, and the dangers from floating timbers and debris. Thick iron cases resist damage from these sources for a long period, but they are very expensive. The injection of preservatives through holes bored in the top of I the pile, or near the mud line, has I failed to secure a distribution suffi I .clent to adequately protect the outer I layers of wood. All soluble sai d j have also shown a tendency to leach lout when exposed to salt water. Im pregnation with creosote, a coal tar product, hos usually proven highly efficient with suitable kinds of tlm jber properly prepared., when a suffl I clent quantity of good creosote ls 'used. The principal timbers used for pil ing are longleaf, shortleaf and lob lolly pine, and white and red oak on the Atlantic coa l and Gulf of Mex ico, and Douglas fir on the Pacific const. Spruce, redwood, oedar cy press, eucalyptus and palmetto are used locally. All of these woods, with the exception of palmetto, are subject to damage by borers. Hard ness is not a complete barrier to their attack, although boring is prob ably slew In dense woods. South . ern pine and oak can be impregnated With creosote, and this promises to bo one of the most efficient means of resisting the borers. It is p?nbable that some of these timbers can be successfully treated by the open-tank process. However, If a very heavy absorption ls desired, a treatment under pressure may be the more effi cient. Circular 128, just Issued by the Forest Service, gives n detailed de scription of the most important ma rine borers and their habits, together with a discussion of the different forms of mechanical devices in use for the protection of piling and of protection by chemical preserva tives. This publication will be sent free upon application to the For ester, Department of Agriculture, Washington. D. C. "I trust this may be read by many sufferers from kidney and bladder trouble," writes Mrs. Joe King, of Woodland, Texas. ' i suffered four years and could Ard nothing to give even temporary relief. Our druggist at last Induced me to try your 30 days' treatment of rineuiea for 91. This one bottle has cured me and money could not buy the value ls has been to me." Guaranteed. Sold by J. W. Bell, Walhalla, and W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Would Choose His Company. (Lippincott's Magazine.) In the West, some twenty years ago, there lived a good man who gave up a part of his time to teach ing the Indians the Christian faith. On one of h?8 trips he stopped at the ranch of a well to do and very re ligious Swede and requested a night's lodging. The Swede thoi'0ht a great deal of the missionary, and disliked to of fend him, but he also disliked ex tremely, having a pack of dirty, greasy Indians hanging about his place, so, after much hemming and hawing, he stated his objections. "But these Indians are Chrlstlanss, my good brother, and If you can't abide with them for a single night here on earth, how do you expect to dwel' In heaven with them through ali eternity?" Inquired the indignant missionary. The Swede was perplexed, but, af ter thoughtfully scratching his head a moment, he said, "The Bible says that In my father's house are many mansions, an' I t'ank I haf a sepa rate house." To stop that pain In the back, that stiffness of joint? and muscles, take Pineales. They are guaranteed. Do not suffer from rheumatism, back ache, atdney trouble, when you get 30 days' treatment for $1. A single dose at bedtime proves their morit. Get them to-day. Sold by J. W.Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. i WYATT AIKEN'S GAIN. Tho Appalachian Park Bill WU1 Be Considered at this Session. (A. M. C.. in Anderson Mail.) Washington, Jan. 30.-Speaker Cannon promised Congressman Ai ken last night that ho would let the Apnnlnehlnn Park bill conic bo* >re the House at this session. Tms means that the bill will pass, aa the sentiment in the House is overwhel mingly In favor of lt. The Speaker refused to let the matter come before the House last session, after lt had passed the Sen ate, and this ls the first time he has said that he .would let lt come up this session. Heretofore he has said nothing every time anybody asked him about lt. Congressman Aiken and the other friends are Jubilant .?to-day. Washington, Jan. 30.-That this nation has reached the point where lt ls to lose the use of the rivers In the East and South through the non preservation of forests which safe guard the watersheds, was the de claration of Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, president of the American Forestry Association, which conven ed here yesterday. One of the objects of tho conven tion is to further the movement for tho establishment of national forests in the White Mountains and the South.rn Appalachian range, a bill appropriating $5,000,000 for the creation of which is pending in Con gress. The territory to be set apart comprises about 5,000,000 acres in the South and 600,000 in the White mountains. HOW HER LIFE WAS SAVED WHEN BITTEN BY A LARGE SNAKE. How few people there are who are not afraid of snakes. Not long ago a harmless little garter snake fell on thu wheei of an automobile which was being driven by a woman. The woman promptly fainted and the car, left to its own resources, ran into a stone wail and caused a serious acci dent. The bite of a poisonous snake needs prompt attention. Mrs. K. M. Fishel, Route No. 1, Box 40, Duis burg, Pa., tells how she saved her life when bitten by a large snake. "On AugUBt 29, 1906, I was bitten on the hand twice by a large copper head ..iiake. Being a distance from any medical aid, as a last resort I used Sloan's Liniment, andV to my astonishment found lt killed all pain and was the means of saving my life. I am the mother of four children and am never without your Uniment." - Relic of the "Petrolera." (Columbia State, 30th.) There was a small fire yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the build ing that was formerly known as "Sharpe's Jail," which is situated on Assembly street, between Richland and Lumber streets. The damage was slight, the blaze not extending further than to a few shingles on the roof. The building which is now occu pied by negroes, was before the war used for a prison for tbe negroes who had run away and hi.1 been captured by the "patrolors." It ls a famous landmark, and was built by a man named Sharpe, from whom lt got its name. The house ls now In a .-haky condition. -<..% Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, grows in favor daily with young and old. Mothers should keep lt on hand for children. It ls prompt relief to croup. It is gently laxative, driving the poison and phlegm from the system. It is a simple remedy that gives immediate relief. Guar anteed. Sold by J. W. Bell, Wal halla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. AFTERMATH OF BOYERTOWN. Coroner's Jury Recommends Prose cution of Two Persons. Boyertown, Pa., Jan. 30.-The coroner's Jury, which has been in vestigating the disastrous fire at li boudes' Opera House, in which 169 persons lost their lives, returned a verdict at 1 o'clock this morning. The verdict In part is as follows : "We are of the opinion thf.t Mrs. Monroe and Deputy Factory Inspec tor Betchell are largely responsible for the catastrophe on account of negligence, and request the prose cuting attorney of Berkes county to arrest, and if possible, convict Mrs. Monroe, owner of the stereopticon machine, and Harry McO. Betchell, the deputy factory inspector on tbe charge ot criminal negligence." Lost Both Legs Under Train. Valdosta, Ga., Jan. 30-Sam Both well? a young express messenger on the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway, was run over by a train at Ewing, Ga., this morning and both legs cut off above the knees. He was attempting to board the train and fell under the wheels. He was taken to Jacksonville for medical attention, but lt Is feared his inju ries are fatal. THE For the S?? fish scrap is used balanced and careful! The Immortal Now. (By Lucy Larcom.) Sit not blindfolded, Soul, and Bigh For the immortal by and by! Dreamer, seek not Heaven afar On the shores of nome strange star! This a star is-this, thine Earth! Here the germ awakes to birth Of God's sacred life in thee Heir of immortality! Inmost heaven its radiance pours Round thy windows, at thy doors, Asking but to be let in; Waiting to flood out thy sin; Offering thee unfailing health, Love's refreshment,boundless wealth. Vd lees at thy life's gate say: "Be immortal, Soul, to-day!" Thou can'st shut the splendor out; Darken every room with doubt; From the entering angels hide Under tinseled wefts of pride; While the pure in heart behold God In every flower unfold While the poor His kingdom share, Reigning with him everywhere. Oh, let Christ and sunshine in! Let His love its sweet way win! Nothing human ls too mean To receive the King unseen; Not a pleasure or a care But celestial robes may wear; Impulse, thought and action may Live immortality to-day. Balance not in scales of time Deathless destinies sublime! What vague future can weigh down This great Now that is thine own? Love were miserly that gave Only gifts ''^y "md the grave. Heaven makes overy earth-plant thrive; All things in God are alive. Oh, the stifled bliss and mirth At the weary heart of Earth, We, her children, might awake! Songs would from her bosom, break; Toll, unfettered from its cur e, God's glad purpose would ? s ?urne, If with Him we understood Of creation-"It ls good." Soul, perceive thy perfect hour! Let thy life burst into flower! Heaven ls opening to bestow More than thou can'st think or know. Now to thy true height arise! Enter now thy Paradise! In to-day, to-morrow see! NOW ls Immortality! -Christian Union. Grippe is sweeping the country, stop it with Prevent ici befoie lt gets deeply seated. To check early colds with these little Candy Cold Cure Tablets is surely sensible and safe, i 're ven t 1CM contain no quinine, no laxative, nothing harsh or sickening. Pneumonia would never appear if early colds were promptly broken. Also good for feverish children. Large box, 48 tablets, 26 centf.. Vest pocket boxes 6 cents. Sold by Dr. J. W. Bell. mum Modern Baby Raising. Boil the basket, made of willow, Boil the blanket, boll the pillow, Boil the bootees, boil the hood, Boll the spoon and boll the food, Boll the nurse-'tis safer, maybe-. But don't forget to boil the baby. GOV. R. B. ( Of North Carolina, to i's Fien THB GEEAT BXTBK1 FOR COUGHS, COLDS, CROUP, j . ' Z= THOU RLES time In t without ; FOR SALE BY Al : OLD TIME FISH G fv%renty-three years mdard of the South I in every ton of Farmers* Bone y mixed, insuring bigger yields with : TRADE MA o that this trade mark fe S. If oyster ? .Norfolk, Virgin! DID NOT SEE THE LIGHT. Cortelyou'e Report on Relief Mea sures Not Satisfactory. Washington, Jan. 29.-In the Sen ate to-day Secretary Cortelyou's re port on the financial relief measures of the treasury was presented at noon. Senators Culberson and Till man attacked lt on t.he ground that only a part of the Senate question had been answered, and because the Secretary of the Treasury had sent but a part of the report in printed form. Senator Lodge spoke in behalf of Secretary Cortelyou. "Does the Senator assert that there is any light in this pamphlet?" asked Senator Tillman. "Yes," answered Senator Lodge, "There is abundance of light, but whether the Senator from South Ca rolina will be able to see it I do not know." Sonator Owen presented a joint resolution providing for an income tax. It will be unnecessary for you to go through a painful, expensive ope ration for piles if you use ManZan. Put up in. collapsible tubes with noz zle, ready to apply to the soreness and Inflammation. For any form of piles. Price 50c. Guaranteed. Sold by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lun ney, Seneca. A Memory Test. (From the Young Man.) A professor of memories had gone to lecture at or near Canterbury. Af ter the lecture was finished he had to walt for his London train, lt waa a most comfortless day, and he' re tired to an inn for shelter and re freshment. To pass the time he be gan to exhibit bis feats of memory to the yokels in the inn parlor, and one and all were thunderstruck ex cept the waiter. There ls always ono sceptic in every communion, whether of saints or sinners. Do what he would he could not mitigate the acrid smile of acid incredulity of that glorified potman! In the midst of one of his most difficult feats the whistle sounded of tin- ' Only train to London to-night!" .nd he rusehd off to catch it. He crught lt at the station, and his reputation caught lt in the inn parlor, for the waiter coming in with some ordered re freshments and finding him gone pointed to the corner where he had been sitting and exclaimed: "Silly 'umburg, he's forgot his humbrella!" Ring's Little Liver Pills wake Up lazy livers, clean the system and clear the skin. Try thom for bilious ness and sick headache. Price 25c. Sold by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. 3LENN. Says About oil Core, WAL REMEDY lllftOAT AND CHEST he world that I can say a hesitation or reserve. I make lt a medicines 1 them, as tl the land tb having tri? sore throat troubles, I dially recot for I think plo-BB peel wdrd for y< ?L DRUGGISTS, 91.00, SO CENTS AN 4 Properly less acreage FW USS jr a#u||* nano Ca a. COLLEGE TRUSTEES INQUIRY. j Resolution in the Moase Affecting^ Clemton and Senator Tillman. (Columbia State, Jan. 31.) Representative Vernor yesterday introduced in the House a resolution requesting the judiciary committee to inquire Into the right of certain trustees of State colleges toi hold other offices. Tho resolutionVywent. #t j_ over for consideration until to\layT*^ but it is understood that considera ble debate will be htld on the matter when brought up. The resolution applies particular ly to life members of the board of Clemson college who are members of the Legislature, and to Senator Tillman, who is a trustee at Win throp College. A commission has never been Issued the Senator for his place on the Winthrop board, and he is named as a life member of the Clemson board under the provisions of the Clemson will, but Mr. Vernor holds that if the will exempts the Senator from the provisions of the constitution the board has then for feited the right to claim protection from Bult as was set up for defense in the report on the claims brought against the college last year. A weak stomach means weak stomach nerves, always. And this is also trun of the heart and kidneys. It's a pity that sick ones continue to drug the stomach or stimulate the heart and kidneys. The weak nerves -not the organs themselves-need this help. This explains why Dr. Shoop's Restorative has, and. }s promptly helping so many sick OUPS. It goes direct to the cause ot these dlrcises. Test this vital truth, and st J. W. Bell. T-T-Two of a K-K-Kind. (Everybody's Magazine.) A tall man, Impatiently pacing the platform of a wayside station, accosted a red-haired boy of about twelve. "S-a-say," he said, "d-d-do y-you know ha-ha-how late this train is?" The boy grinned, but made no re ply. The man stuttered out some thing about red-headed kids in gen ral and passed into the station. ' A stranger, overhearing tho one sided conversation, asked the boy why he hadn't answered thc big man. "D-d-d'ye wanter see me g-g-ept me fa-fa-fa^e punched?" stammered the boy. "D-d-dat big g.g-guy'ri tink I wa? mo-mo-mockiug hlm.^ Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most obstinate coughB and expels the cold from the system, as it is mildly laxative. It ls guaranteed. The genuine is in the yellow package. Sold by all druggists. rule never to recommend intll I have myself tried tere are a great many in at are perfect shams, but Kl your Cure for ccld?, . and other Inflammatory have no hesitation In cor omending it to the public, it ls a blessing to the pen ally the children. At any ?ur company, 1 will do so,, I> 25 CENTS.