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FERTILITY OF WHEAT LANI). Rotation of Crops and Application ol' Proper ISprtUlaor Necessary. ( Blooiningtor. m., Bulletin.) The fertility of wheat land must be kept up at any cost if it is to produce good crops of wheat, but I am certain that in many parts of the I country the fertility ls surely dedin-] lng. I lind that there are yet many far mers who will not try to revise the process, lt is not such a great task to keep up the fertility of the wheat land If the owner of .the farm Is willing to take the information that is to be had and study the question in the right way for himself. Wheat land cannot be kept up In fertility If the process of wheat grow ing every year is followed. There are two things that must be done to build up the fertility or even main tain lt. A rotation must be established and some fertilizer, such as potash, nitro gen and phosphates, must be applied in some form and quantity eacn year. Rotating so as to bring In some leguminous crop at least every few years will help keep up the sup ply of nitrogen and will linpro\e the physical texture of the soil. Potash and phosphorus can be'ap plled In small quantities each year at a small cost per acre, and this must be done if the quality of the land ls to be maintained. Rotation ls a good thing, but lt can never bring In potash or phos phorus that has been taken from the land or which the land lacks. With proper handling the wheat lands can be made to produce mule than they did in their former condi tion, for, in addition to putting back the fertility, we can Improve them by draining, many of the wheat fields being in need of this. However, it cannot all be done in one day. A little must be done each year in the .way of putting in the fertility Jv: crops have need of. The benellts of rotation cannot all be gained In a few years, but the turning under of sod or the roots of leguminous plants will be a constant method of improving soil conditions. Can't look well, eat well or feel well with Impure blood feeding your body. Keep the blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise, keep clean and you will have long life. Railroads and the Carolinas. (Piedmont Industries.) The Carolinas are destined to play an important role in the onward march of progress in the South, and prospects for an enormous develop ment of these two stales are exceed ingly bright. Already they have taken the lead over the rest of the South, and the Union in hydro-elec tric development and lt I? nppar?nf i bat the} will soon bo far-ahead m railroad development. in. J Spartanburg, H. C., a few days ago was operated lie first pus MMigor irani o\??r in- pewl> con structed Carolina, Cllnchfleld and Ohio railroad from the coal fields of three States. The people of South Carolina deemed the opening of this road and its entrance into Spartan burg of sufficient Importance to no tice it officially. The result was the assemblage of more than 4 0,000 peo ple from ali over the State and hun dreds from North Carolina. Tennes see and Georgia, which States will all he directly or Indirectly benefited by the opening of the new road. Within another year or so the Spartanburg celebration will be re peated by two North Carolina cities -Winston-Saleni and Wadesboro the connecting link which will make it possible for a fourth great railway system to operate a great trunk line through the heart of the South. The completion of this line will no doubt be appropriately celebrated by all of .North Carolina, and since the Tar 'Heel State supplied a generous con tribution in the way of patronage to the Spartanburg celebration, the Pal metto State will be liberal in recip rocating. There are several other important railway developments in the Caro linas which will mean much to the manufacturers and other Industries of the States depending on outside markets for the purchase of their products. Tho value of good railway faclll ties to a community ls unqucstioend The same may he said of interurban electric trolleys or electric railways, and the special need of this kind of Improvement in the South Is about as great as anything else. In thc West and North the country is con nected with a complete system of In ti turban electric roads. It Is possi ble to ride all the way from Boston, Mass., to Chicago on electrically ope rated trains. The same conditions Will some day exist in the South, but it would seem that the day is a long way off. W. S. Lee, vice president and chief engineer of the Southern Power Com pany, and associates, are about to start the ball rolling In this section of the South. Those gentleman' are planning to build an Interurban sys tem connecting Charlotte. Rock Hill. Yorkvllle, and other cities, and as the Piedmont section of these States is thickly populated and has an ahundnnce of opportunities and vast advantages for new-comers, the line will ultimately extend from Greens boro on the north to Greenville on th? south. If the commercial organizations ol' the Carolinas would endeavor to place by the sido of Greoly's advice, "Go West, young mun," the leda that "In the South ls opportunity," moro and better results might be obtained. The Carolinas offer splendid op portunities for young men of ambi tion and home-seekers and manufac turing enterprises of every descrip tion. A big cotton mill will be built soon at Great Falls, In this State. It will have a capital of $(?00,000, and will be controlled by the big South ern Power Company, which has so much electric power to dispose of. F? JLu WUKKK QI TUM COTTON (?OKS. nf..*. .i . A circular letter of a New York broker recapitulates a few of the uses to which cotton ls put. In view of the oft-asked question as to where the 13.000.000 bales of cotton go when marie into manufactured goods, the following will be worth while: Cotton enters Into the manufacture of more articles to-day than auy other mommodity except steel. Elimin?t? cotton and the stoppag? of spindles and looms would be but ti trifle compared to the paralysis that would visit countless other indus tries. The railroads of America consume 250.000 bales of cotton annually Cotton duck ls the basis of thc air brake hose; of enameled ceilings,, the plush chairs are of cotton; the '?euther seats are of cotton. Automobiles require about 290,00?) hales annually foe the manufacture of tires, and about 35,000 annually for the manufacture of leather seats and cushions. More cotton is used each year to harvest and market the grain crop. of the world than would he required to clothe the inhabitants of a large city. Electricity, powerful as lt ls, can not get along without cotton. Mil lions of miles of cotton wire annually owe the perfection of their Insula tion to cotton yarn or tape of cotton cloth. Thw armies ot the world to-day are clothed In cotton cloth-khaki, or something similar. This country alone requires about 5,000,000 yards of eight-ounce khaki cloth annually for its army. The navies and merchant ships of the world use more eotton duck to day than was required In the days ot sailing vessels. Millions of yards of cotton cloth are used by the tobacco Industry for growing tobacco under shade and making bags for smoking tobacco. Cotton bags have displaced bar rels to a great extent In the shipment ot sugar, salt and (lour. Cotton is used in the mining and marketing of coal. About 15 000, 000 yards of cotton duck annually are made into conl bags. About 20,000.000 yards of cotton duck are made into overcoats with blanket lining, to take ihe place of heavy wool and fur garments in the American and Canadian northwest. Thousands of bales annually are required to make ' cotton duck to place around the asbestos sectional covering In which the steam hot wa ter pipes cf fireproof buildings are encased. Cotton blankets have displaced j woolen blankets iii many important narkets of the world. Cotton doth has taken the place ot rall paper In thousands of mod ern homes. Cement companies use about 8, 000,000 ..auls 6f ootton bagging an nually. Tho government requires about .1,000,000 yards annually for coln bags. Millions of yards of duch, 4 6 In ches wide,, are used annually for the purpose of filtering oils. Cotton duck ls the basis of rubber belting and all kinds of hose. Sales to these branches of trade amount to 50,000,000 yards annually. Millions of yards of cotton cloth are used lu large cloth signs and ad vertisements. More "cotton" ls used In linen shirts and collars than linen Itself. Mercerized cotton goods, to the extend ol hundreds of millions of yards, sell in competition -with silk. Cotton is used to a greater or less extent In all but the most expensive of woolen fabrics. These Items furnish a few of the reasons why the world needs 3,000, 000 bales more cotton than lt did five years ago, notwithstanding the fact that new markets have not been ex tensively developed and the world population lins shown no sudden in crease. One Killed, Sixty-Seven Hurt. Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 5.-W. C. Itobb was killed and 0 7 other per sons were Injured, two probably fa tally, when a crowded University Place car jumped the track and turned on Its side on the Nineteenth street hill Wednesday, following ii thrilling coast down the long incline $5 FREE To any one who gives correct answer : "Howlong! did lt tah? Noah, to Build th.? Arh?' Answer . Name . . Address . Nama of Paper The question will be decided Dec. 20. 1909, when alt winners' nanie3 will be published In this piper, or notlflod by mall. Anartlcleon the sub ject will be furnished by a distinguished clergy man, and prizes awarded on his Judgment. Nosh's Liniment lathe b.-st remedy for si! Nor.o Cone and Muscle Aches and Pains. Nosh's Liniment ls Triple Strongth and Most Penetratlng'-tharefore Most Effective. Nosh's Liniment contains no alco aol or poisonous drugs andean be taken Internally with safety. Noah's Liniment lt the best romedy for Rheumatism. Sciatica, Lame Back, ?tiff Joints and Muscles. Sot oThroat. Colds, Strains. Sprains Cuts. Bruises. Crampo, Colic, Toothache, Neu ralpla. and all K'^rve, Bone and Muscle Aches and Pains. If first bottle fulls to rellove, your money refunded by deal er. Try a bottle to-day. Sold by Drue and Coun try Stores. 25 cents, or malled on receipt of price NOAH REMEDY CO. RICHMOND. VA, NOAHS LINIMENT ' H*? .I*,?"?**I*,I I**I**I**II* ....... . XX A STRANGE FHKAK IX 4.4. 4~|. 4~> THE AHMY. 4.4. ?. ****** ?. *%-,*v*?**?**?**r**i**?" *J?*?*^"??*?Z- *j**i**i**i* ? ..*<?*??*....?*?^J. ?>?..J..*?.,.i.V..*..,..*?.?<. (For The Courier.) "OKI Hines" was an odd character, a member ol the Richmond Howitz ers. He was short, squatty, stoop shouidered, bow-legged, with an aquiline nose und cock-eyed, deaf as a post, and at least seventy-tlve years olde Nobody knew whence ht. came or what was his nationality. He never talked, and never did nny duty, either in camp or on the field. He detested shoes, and generally went bare-footed, summer and winter. Na turally, his feet were as tough and hard as leather. When the boys wanted a little fun they would give "Old Hines" a piece of hard-tack or some corn meal, and he would tuck up his trousers, give a war whoop, jump Into the fire and kick the smouldering embers in every direc tion, with a war dance that would have made a Comanche Indian envi ous. When fighting commenced he would begin to hunt for the plunder all over the field. No danger daunt ed him. Gathering up his booty, he would seat himself on the ground In the most exposed position, near the battery, and calmly proceed to over haul and mend the overcoats and other garments he had picked up, sliming all the while "Shoo fly, don't bother me." As the fighting grew hotter and the bullets flew faster, his spirits seemed to rise, and he plied his needle with greater industry and sang "Shoo fly" with redoubled en ergy. In the battle of Frederlckshurg, when Hecla. Vesuvius and Etna were vomiting Ure and smoke and death, just in tile rear of the battery, on the top of a perfect pyramid of over coats, blankets, knapsacks and fry ing-pans, sat "Old Hines," with his legs crossed, tailor fashion, sewing for dear life, right In the range of a dozen batteries on the firing Hue. And that night, ns we left the field, we passed him. trudging along un der a pile of plunder. He made me think of the pictures of Atlas, with the world on his shoulders. Doubtless "Old Hines" has long since been "gathered to his fathers." but there are a lot of old soldiers now living who would like to know what became of "Old Hines," of whom lt may be said that there never was a poorer soldier, a greater plun derer on a battle-field, or a braver man. J. Russell Wright. If you desire a clear complexion iake Foley's Orino Laxative for con stipation and liver trouble, as it will stimulate these organs and thorough ly cleanse your system, which is what every one needs in order tc feel well. J. W. Bell. Cholera lu Germany. Washington, Nov. 5.-A cablegram to the State Department to-day says that cholera has Invaded the German side of the Russian border. At Koe nigsburg there have been twenty-two cases and seven deaths. rp Wood's Descriptive Fall Seed Catalog now ready, gives the fullest information about all Seeds for the Farm and Carden, Grasses and Clovers, Vetches, Alfalfa. Seed Wheat, Oats. Rye, Barley, etc. Aleo tells all about Vegetable Sc Flower Seeds that can be planted in the fall to advantage and profit, and about Hyacinths, Tulip? and other Flowering Bulb?, Vogetable and Strawberry Plants. Poultry Supplies and Fertilizers. Every Farmer and Gardener .hnnld have inls c?talos It 1H invaluable In Us helpfulness and suggestive Idea? for a profitable and satisfactory Farm or (?urden. Catalogua mulled free on request. Write for it. T, VJ. WOOD & SONS, V^j S?ed?m?n, . Richmond, Va. Cy NATIONAL GINNERS' REPORT. Declares To Per Cent of Crop Ginned to November Cst. Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 4. The reg. ular monthly report of the National Ginners' Association, Issued to-day, states that 70 per cent of the entire cotton crop was ginned up to Novem ber 1. The report in addition states the Egyptian crop is 2 5 per cent short ol' what was expected recently. The reports of the ginners indicate that up to November 1, 6,043.OOO bales of cotton have been ginned, or 1.400.000 since the inst report. In the same period last year 1,895,000 bales were ginned. The report states that the crop in the Mississippi Val ley lg very short. By States Alabama . 670,000 Arkansas . 460.ooo Florida. 4 4,000 Georiga. 1,363.000 Louisiana. 186,000 Mississippi . 566,000 Missouri and Virginia.... 29,000 North Carolina . 356.000 Oklahoma . 410.000 South Carolina. 798,000 Tennessee . 147,000 Texas . 1,905,000 Total. 6,943,000 Big J(m Jeffries, the former prize fighter champion, but who retired from the ring before he was whip ped, has signed articles to fight the negro champion Jack Johnson before the fifth of next July. GERMANY S Kl: Ks COTTON. Colonial Secretary Confers With tin* Washington Officiait; ( Washington Special to New York Journal of Commerce.) Bernhard Hornburg, the Herman Colonial Secretary, accompanied by a subordinate olllclal of Berlin, has been visiting Washington. Chair man of the. Tariff Board ICnory intro duced the visitors to various govern ment officials. The Hermann visited the department of agriculture, pay ing special attention to the bureau ol' plant Industry. To the officials at the department, lt ls said, they spoke quite freely ol' the cotton conditions in Germany. It ls said that the continued high price of cotton exported from the United States to Germany and the threats of a combine between the American producers of cotton are causing the German weavers to grow apprehensive, and they arc looking to establish the cotton growing In dustry in the German colonies In Bast Africa that their spinners may be guaranteed a sufficient, supply of raw cotton at a lower price than that at which they can procure lt of us. ' Herr Dernburg ls said to bo very well acquainted with the Southern States, and he will travel through them this fall and winter looking into our methods of raising cotton, negro labor and the like, that praetl. cal methods of raising cotton may be established in Africa. He said that the German colonies In Africa i had already started the Industry, and that last year they raised about 5.000 bales. In this connection, it ls said, Eng land ls In about the sanie condition as Germany. A few years ago the Association of Spinners In Manches ter sent a similar delegation to this country, which likewise conferred with tile government officials In this city to see what could be done to ward establishing the cotton Industry In Egypt that the English spinners might be assured of a market where the raw cotton could be purchased at a proper price. lt was stated by the officials at the department thai there are practically only two countries that offer oppor tunities for cot t JU raising-Africa and South America. If the Euro pean countries persist In fostering the cotton industry in their colonies in these two countries, lt ls destined to take away some of our foreign j trade in this commodity, according j to expert opinion here. The German visitors leave directly j for Tuskegee, Ala., to visit Booker Washington to confer over negro la bor and Its possibilities in Africa in raising cotton. From there they will travel extensively through the cot ton States, being due In Texas in s few days. A Card. This ls to certify that all druggists are authorized to refund your money If Foley's Honey and Tar falls to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and prevents serious results'from a cold, prevents pneumonia and consumption. Con tains no opiates. The genuine ls in a yellow package. Refuse substi tutes. J. W. Bell. College Girl's Ancestor. "The late William Bristol," said a Rochester lawyer, "was one of the founders of the Republican party. Mr. Bristol at 8S was a mine of his tory. "He had a keen sense of humor, too. I once nsked him if he didn't marvel at tho changes brought about by modern times-at the glorious college girl, for Instance, with her I swimming and jumping and basket ball and other athletic attainments. "He said that the athletic girl wasn't a novelty, she was a recru descence. He said that in his youth, when a young fellow asked to marry a farmer's daughter, the farmer would pat the brown cher>k of his broad-shouldered, six-foot girl, and say gently: " 'It ain't everybody I'd trust my little wood violet to. But, thar, thar, take her, Bill. But ye must take good keer of her. She's been raised kinder tender. Three acres a day, recolleck, is all I ever ast my little birdie to plow, and an acre of corn a day ls all she's used to hoein*. She kin do light work, sich as diggln' post holes an' killin' hogs, but she ain't used to reg'lar farm work, and you mustn't expect too much of her. lt's hard for her old pappy to give his little sunshine up. He'll have to split his own wood and dig his own 'taters now.' " "My child was burned terribly about the face, neck and chest. I applied Dr. Thomas's Eclectrlc Oil. The pain ceased and the child sank I ? to a restful sleep." Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y. Maine Cotton Mills Curtail. Augusta, Maine, Nov. 4.-Because of the high cost of cotton and a lack ol' demand for goods, the cotton mills of the Edwards Manufacturing Com pany here were shut down to-night for the remainder of the week. The big plant, which employs 1,500 ope ratives will continue a four days schedule until December. The cot ton mills of the York CoriKiratlon, fu Snoo, employing 2,000 hands, have also adopted a short time policy. P.P Mates Marvelous Cnres in Blood P. P. P. purifies the blood, built strength to weakened nerve?, expels < happiness, whoro sickness, gloomy feelir In blood poison, mercurial poison, and skin diseases, like blotches, pim hoad, we say without fear of contradi purifier tn the world. Ladies whoso systems aro pc jonon I dition duo to menstrual irregularities, derful tonic and blood cleansing prop Root and Potassium. F. V. LIPPMAN, -iLCOJIOL 3 PEK CENT. 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The society adopted a resolution that the question of whether or not any explorer reached the North Polo prior to 1909 shall be referred to a subcommittee of experts with au thority to send for papers or make such journeys ns may be necessary to inspect original records. This in dicates that the society proposes as soon as possible to pass upon the rece ds of Dr. Frederick A. Cook. The scientists will spare no ex pense that they may be convinced on this point. Dr. Cook will he advised immediately of the society's action. Pills What They Will Do for You They will cure your backache, Btrengthen your kidneys, cor rect urinary irregularities, build up the worn out tissues, and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes rheumatism. Pre vent Bright's Disease and Dia bates, and restore health and streng ta. Refuse substitutes. J. W. HELL?, WALHALLA. Stonecypher Pharmacy, Westminster. Dots from Village Creek. Village Creek, Nov. 3.-Special: There will be a baptizing at tho Nicholson Ford, on Chattooga river, Saturday before the second Sunday and preaching at this place and Beth lehem also on Sunday, and funeral of E. F. Albertson hv Kev. J, H. Clark. We were very sorry to lose Kev. L. M. Lyda, but glad to v.elcome Mr ('lark nt Bethlehem. Willie Cantrell, of Cheohee. vis ited bis sister, Mrs. L. A. King,'re cently. Virgil Nicholson ls in Gainesville, Ga., this week on business. 1 think the wedding bells will surely ring soon. Daniel Keown gives the best rec ord for opossums so far-?even In one night. Bains Nicholson caught three coons recently. John Keown te smiling-it's a hoy. Several from this community are going to market, ana report good timeg and plenty of money. C. ? P. 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