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THEICHARLOTTE NEWS, MARCH 31, 1908. FERTILIZATION, OUR G RE ATE ST PROBLEM j'.ip,,' Head Before Engineering Socie ty of the Carol inas, Charlotte, N. C., by W. S. Lee. "We stand near some trunk line rail , mil and see whirling by us train load :.fN'r Irainload of some product of our !... al products moving from our productive soil to other places, and the fast disap pearance of our fertilizer nitra beds. He has come to the conclusion that un less there is some provision made for fertilizing, that we will surely find our selves without bread and in the miust of a famine and a country that is al most a desert. "While this is to the ordinary lay man a very startling assertion, it is 1'Ull.L 1-iL Will -' nil. suc h ay watermelons. canta-!none 1110 u'ss an absolute tact, that !. pes or various fruits and vegetables. j unless some provision is made must ", aie vi'i'v much impressed with thejtK'cur- ..:n:nitude of this particular line of; "As stated above the harnessing of :1 l idiltaiv. Wh.-n we consider that j our "ense water powers and our r... t.rodufts of our soil are bc-ing Khip-lnmtatlon of the Production of light , .i in enormous quantities to various i n,11S haK given us an opportunity to !: ol the globe, then reflect but lnake lhese nitrates which, if carried :,' moment, we can readily see that we 011 successfully, will remedy these ; m-t have some verv fertile or protluc- startling conditions. nve soil which we are depleting or "About 10 years ago the Atmospheric . , :. i t l... ,.,,i.M,i i. ' Comnanv was formed at Niasrnra Falls Mil i I J 1 1 . l.' irijirmoimu lt i - " - aiiu iiuin tin Liit-ii ei pen meu La suc ceeded successfully in making nitrate acids and some componds of nitrogen. "We are told today that in Norway and Sweden enormous plants are now successfully working, which are pro ducing fertilizers and nitrogen com pounds. The matter that comes nearer home to us is the manufacture of ni trates in our own immediate territory. From all indications it will be but a. short time in which the entire output of our water powers will be consuming their energy in burning nitrogen and producing fertilizer for our farms right at home. "Each year our electrical improve ments are enabling us to accomplish greater results. High voltages and ex cessive currents of a few vears asio are very commonplace today. There has been recently perfected apparatus that is not costly but well adapted for the manufacture of nitrates from the air. "We expect to see at no distant day the farmer who is situated near an elec trical development or near their trans mission lines, with his own plant pro ducing his fertilizer, and doing it at a season of the year when the power com pany has plenty of surplus power that could be sold cheap. This production of fertilizer will obviate, to a large ex tent, the work of hauling from railroad stations to remote farms in the country," l-i t ilization. If we could tabulate the tonnage of i.ur farm products which are going out ( f ear territory each year, I fear we v. i.uld be alarmed as to what the condi uons will bring forth. We are told by ( !ir physicist that according to the law i.f conservation of matter, not a parti , i. can be annihilated. Reasoning ri als this line, we feel that while we are taking enormous products from the roil, this matter will eventually find lis way back. This may be theoretical cally true, but it will require a long lime for the fruits and vegetables which we are shipping to the large ce'iters, such as New York city, and arc there used or wasted, to ever find liicir wav back to fertilize the soil of ihc Carolina?. !r iiaay years ship load after ship .,ci of cotton has been moving from t lit south to be spun in England. Can anyone tell you when the matter which i so moved will ever be returned to replenish the soil on which we have !,een drawing? Our agricultural re- s lices have been so used and only partially tilled, that from year to year w, have been laying aside the land v ' ich has been robbed of it.? fertility, c::iy to clear away our forests and use ira te fertile t-oil. The rate at which ;l, s has been going on. is showing very plainly to the thinking man that this wut le stopped and we must arrange ?m prepare to fertilize this old soil to kern up our enormous production. "i lie failure of the soil to reproduce :w it formerly did. has given rise to ;u! enormous business in the manufac rae of commercial fertilizers. lore considering our method of i'-itilizing we wish to discuss one im portant element which seems to per vade so many of the compounds which v.v find useful in every day life. This dement, nitrogen, which we find in combination with others, is very ac- We find it in our perfumes, alco in rue of our most obnoxious smells. W7e ;ia ! it in our beautiful dyes, also in a at. at many of our medicines used in cur sick room; in the deadly poison, mm h as prnssic acid, and in the pto maines this element also lurks. It drives our bullets in the form of gun powder, it forms our powerful ex plosives. dvnnniite; it dissolves our nh tal.s in the form of nitric acid, and ii extracts our gold extracts in the f: :i:u of cyanide. Uiout three-fourths of our atmos Meets At New Orleans New Orleans, La., March 30 Men and women experts in the work of training the young and starting baby minds on the long road of learning gathered in fore in this city today for the opening of the 15th annual j convention of the International Kin I dergarten Union. The delegates and visitors number several thousand and come from all parts of the United States and Canada, with a number from other countries. A preliminary session was held at the St. Charles Hotel this morning to complete the final details of the con tion program. Miss Lucy Wheelock, of Boston, presided. TViic: nftorTinrin n rmif W'PnPP of SU- ii i ill ' - i ... titi.!! nflrincfirc Mil1 TrillTllII J r Itis tAO t 1 ! t ' t ' e is composed ot nitrogen, wmiej :t ! - verv active in other compounds, J held at Tulane University, ir U verv inert and inactive in our at- Plans to increase the efficiency ot a o-qmere We find that compounds of j the kindergarten training schools i.iiro-cn furnish our chief source of; formed the chief topic of discussion. Miss Elizabeth Harrison, principal of Chicago Kindergarten College, oc- Guano This is ; cupied the chair and among the , ,,.,,t nnA fnmaina ot ceti nulls, nrnminnnr nni'Tir i na 11 s ill me uiai.ua- .11 1 llltill illl'l 1 l. llUllllu ' - Wii. .... 1 ' I . hich is shipped us from Peru. In 185G sions were Miss Clara Wheeler, of t-rtilizers. There are three sources ii, an which this fertilizer is derived. Firm : Peruvian ;,.i;t -.iHiiiu tmi uer vear was deriv ! from this source; today there is p.actically none, as this has been al ii;o,st exhausted. Second Source of nitrogen is deriv ed from ammonium sulphate, this be a hi-product in the distillation of real tar. In 1900 this amounted to about r.00,000 tons per year, valued at aao-ilt $20,0(10.000.00. Third Source of nitrate of soda, or oftentimes called umu sail pene. w t?Vftwn This comes from a narrow strip of land FuneralOI Mr. P. W. brOWIl beuveen the Andes and coast nuis Grand Rapids; Mrs. Mary B. Page, ot Chicago; Miss Mary U. Hill, of Louis ville; Miss Willette Allen, of At lanta; Mrs. Anna Noble, of San An tonio; Miss Nina Vandunwalker, of Milwaukee, and Miss Marion Hauckel of Charleston, S. C. The first public session, with ad dresses of welcome and responses, will be held tomorrow morning. . . i .i . i. . , which is a rainless msinci, aim uikic li .m countless ages the fixation of ni ii ate:; has been going on on account of atmospheric and soil conditions. In istj.v about CS.OOO tons were derived limn this source. In 1900, 1,453,000 tons was used. It is estimated that within from 15 to 20 years, that this course will be totally consumed. About one-fourth of this is used in the vari ous industries, and about three-fourths i . used for the fertilization of the soil hi the agricultural districts of Europe and America. The formation of these valuable de posits required ages and ages, but man in his hurry today is not patient enough to wait for such formations. In a mad endeavor to secure more from the i.l . V. r.Anl 111. soil that, nature mienueu, n i .m- Special to The News. Salisbury. N. C, March 30. The funeral of Mr. P. M. Brown, who died Saturday afternoon, will be conducted from the First Methodist church at 4 o'clock this afternoon by Rev. McLar ty, of that church, and Rev. Clarke, of tiie First Methodist church. Mr. Brown was one of Salisbury's wealthi est citizens and owned considerable real estate. He was also a fourth owner in the Yadkin Valley Fair grounds. He was 4S years old, leaves a wife, several sons and daughters and a mother. Conference of Unitarians. Alameda, Cal,. March 31 Many delegates are here for the 23rd annual conference of the Pacific Coast Asso , looking for some artificial means , ciation Qf Unitarian Churches. The ua it5 nroduction. Dame Nature has made heroic ef forts to provide for man, as well as take care of the waste of her bounties. She no doubt must look down on man and feel that he is using his energies u. turn her plans topsy-turvy or put Mi" world awry. ' There is one other indirect source in which our farmers are endeavoring lo replenish or to fertilize their soils. That is by planting certain plants, such as clover, beans and peas. Near the base of the stalks are little nodules which are veritable colonies of nitrify ing microbes. Ovv farmers well know that a crop of peas will produce a great effect in fertilizing their land, and t'aev often plant for this purpose. "How many times have we stood and watched the beauty of a thunder storm, and wondered what good the tremen dous md oft-times destructive charges ,i lightning could do. We are told that its tiils lightning flashes through the atmosphere it burns and fixes certain nitrates from the air. These in turn are washed down by the rain into the roil, producing a fertilizer. This has presented a new scheme to some ol eur scientists, and as we have made nianv attempts to harness the lightning in the way of our tremendous electrical developments, it immediately occurs to ihe scientist that he should be able to make these nitrates from the air. ine ; cientist further has weighed the condi tions, and lias noted our enormous formal opening of the session takes place this evening and the proceed ings will continue over Wednesday and Thursday. Church attendance, church finances, modern methods in Sunday school work, and the applica tion of child study to instruction in the Sunday school are some of the chief topics scheduled for discussion. A number of prominent divines and church workers, are among the participants. "Your wife likes the last word, doesn't she?" "I don't think so," an swered Mr. Meekton. "Any way, she's mightly reluctant about reaching it." Washington Star. ldMHa(ctlls Save the Lungs from the dreadful ravages of consumption by curing the bad cough or cold be fore it is too late. Pisos Cure speedily stops coughs and relieves throat and lung troubles. Absolutely free from objectionable and harmful ingredients, and agreeable to the taste. All druggists, 25 cents. - -- BES HIS PLAN IN PRSCT1SE Des Moines, la., March 30. The men who will govern Des Moines during the next two years, under the so-called commission form of govern ment, are being voted for at today's election. Des Moines is acknowledged as the originator of the commission form of government, as applied to American cities, and the results of her experi ence will be followed with close at tention throughout the country: That the people themselves are aave to the importance of the oc casion was evidenced by the early vote this morning, which was said to be larger than ever before at an election in this city. The election today registers the final choice of the people in regard to the candidates selected at. the pri mary two weeks ago. At the pri mary two candidates were selected for mayor and eight candidates were selected for commissioners from a list of forty-two that were voted for. The election today will result in the final choice of a mayor and four commissioners. The chief aim of the Des Moines plan is the elimination of politics from the municipal government. So far the working out of the plan has been satisfactory. The recent pri mary was decidedly a people's elec tion. Among the defeated candidates for commissioner were many old politicians "who have held office in Des Moines' for years. The highest vote given any one candidate for commissioner was for John MacVicar, a former mayor of the city and one of the founders of the American Mu nicipal Reform Society. Old-time politicians, including several former councilmen and other officeholders, were snowed under at the primary. The two mayoralty candidates be ing voted for today are A. J. Mathis, the present police judge, and Eugene Waterbury, who is regarded as a slate candidate. Mathis is a demo crat and Waterbury a republican. If the advocates of the plan hold to the rule of no politics and do not draw party lines Mathis is believed to have the best chance of winning. Of the eight candidates for com missioner four are independent, one represents the labor element and the other three are looked upon as can-l didates of the "ring." Politicians predict defeated for the slate members on the ground that, inasmuch as there was a concentrated fight in the primary in behalf of the slate members, the scattering vote will go to the independent candidates in the final election today. Bpforo I began nsing Oasearpts, T had a bad r-om-Pjexion, iiimplcs on ny !:ir.-, iuiU mv t't:! w:is not il'iKcsteil sis it should have Iipcii. Now 1 :un entire ly vell, niid t lie pimples h:ivo;ill disappeared fruin my liu-e. I ean 1 i ntiifully say t hat i laseari ts ai a just sis advertised : I have taken on ly t wo boxes of i liem." Clarence K. Cfriil'iu. Sheridan, ind. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Omul. PoOood, Never Sicken, Weaken or Grille, iOc. 'jr.e, 50c. Never Bonl in bulk. The genuine tublet stumped Ct'C. Ouaiiiiiteeil to cure or your money back Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N.Y. 600 AHNUAL SALE, TEfS PILLION BOXES "What's the matter with that old j hen?" asked the guinea fowl. "She I locks worried." "Oh," replied the ban-! tani rooster, "she's a temneraneo crank I and she's worrying for fear some of her eggs will be used in making egg nogg.' Gatholic Standard and Times. ottooEariv- TO INVESTIGATE REFRIGERATORS See Our "STONE-WHITE" "The Chest With the Chill In It." COLDEST AND CLEANEST. J.N.McGausland&Co Stove Dealers Roofing Contractors. 221 S. Tryon. Fine Display OF Go-Carts and Carriages Go-Carts and Carriages are no longer considered luxuries but have become necessities where there is a little one in the home to be taken out fcr the healthful sun bath. We have in stock for roi-.r-in?. section a large and well selected variety of "Sleeper" Carts with either hood or parasol. Prices from $5.50 to $30.00. Folding Caits from ?-."0 lo $10.00. Our medium price Carts from ?10.00 to ?17.50 are trade winners. We carry the celebrated "Wakefield" Carts and Carriages, sist on buying this make. In- Now is the time to begin thinking about getting rytt,i";,,;,'i,'i,'i,,i,U"l"Wi i McCOY Refrigerator Another Shipment of a Little More Than We handle the Baldwin Line which is the only Refrigerator on the market that has rubber lining around the doors which makes them air proof, and prevents the doors from getting too tight or too loose. It costs more to make them this way, but we sell them just as low as other makes. Let us show you our line. Herrin&-Benton 16 N. College Street. Charlotte, N. C. v ManZan Pile Remedy comes ready to use, in a collapsible tube, with noz zle. One application soothes and heals, reduces inflammation and re lieves soreness Wnd itching. Price 50c". Sold by S. L. Alexander & Co. n I U r Li undred Rolls has just arrived and we are now in position to supply your wants with the best goods at most reasonable prices. Our assortment is second to none. Don't buy Matting until you have examined our stock. Waist Furniture Co. Murray & Mack. Tomorrow night at the Academy of Music, the clever comedians, Murray & Mack, wil be seen in their newest and most successful musical comedy, "The Sunny Side of Broadway." Murray & Mack have been coming to Charlotte for years and on each visit they have presented different plays. This sea son they are appearing in the biggest success that they have ever enjoyed, "The Sunny Side of Broadway." The book of the piece is the work of Messrs. Walter and Murray, and the music is from the pen of Boyle Wool folk, one of this country's best com posers. Murray &. Mack have this season surrounded themselves with an unusually large company of singers, comedians, and dancers, and should doubtless draw a big house when they appear here. Seats are now selling at Hawley's. Colonial Opera Company. The Colonial OGpera Company which is nomine to the Academy of Music for a three nights engagement, beginning Thursday, is a well known musical or ganization and come here highly recom mended. During their local engage ment three different operas will be pre sented. On the opening night, "A Trip to India" will be given, on Friday night "Fra Diavolo" will be sung, and on Sat urday night "Chimes of Normandy" wil be offered. Seats are now selling at Hawley's. Boxes Skirt Boxes eclar CSiests WEDNESDAY NIGHT Here They Are MURRAY and MACK in the SUNNY SIDE OF BROADWAY. Pretty Music, Women, Pretty Dances, Dresses. And Plenty of Fun. PRICES 25, 50.. 75, $1.00 ACADEMY Seats on sale now at Hawley's. Three Nights, Beginning Thursday, An Unusual Attraction THE Colonial Opera Co. Thursday Night "A Trip to India." Friday Night "Fra Diavolo" Sat. Night "Chimes of Normandy" 25 Operatic Stars 25 i Seats on sale now at Hawley's. Prices 25, 35, 50 It is about time to put away your F-urs and Winter Clothes and make arrangements to take care of the always pop ular Shirt Waist. We are showing a line from the smallest to the largest and from the cheapest to the best Cloth Covered Box, 27 inches long, 13 inches deep $2.50 Cloth Covered Box, !50 inches long, 15 inches deep $3.50 Cloth Covered Box, inches long, 17 inches deep $4.50 Matting Covered Box, 21 inhes long, 13 inches deep $4.00 Matting Covered Box, 30 inches long, 15 inches deep.. $5.50 Matting Covered Box, 33 inches long, 17 inches deep $6.50 Matting Covered Box, 27 incches long, 9 inches deep $6.00 Matting Covered Box, 31 inches long, 11 inches deep $8.00 Matting Covered Box, 40 inches long, 11 inches deep $7.50 Matting Covered Box, 45 inches long, 11 inches deep $9.50 Matting Covered Box, 45 inches long, 11 inches deep.. ..$10.00 Solid Red Cedar Box, 3Gxl5 inches $6.50 Solid Red Cedar Box, 48 inches by 24 inches.... $22.50 Order the size you want. It will be shipped on approval anwhere you like. On DISPLAY AT OUR STORE Re frigerators r- Charlotte Hardware Company Not How Cheap, But How Good BESS Parker-Gardner Commpamiy Furniture Carpets Pianos Pianolas DOC c 30C Do You Remember What We Said I ast Week About lilirillKi 1MB IS 1 1 IMS and Ranges?" Well, we could not say too much aa they have no superior as to quality and scarcely an equal. When you buy a "Charter Oak" you buy the BEST. Besides the best stove on earth we carry the most complete retail stock of general Hardware In the South. Look at these specialties: Corbin Locks and Builders' Hard ware, Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges, Altas and Revere Paints, Community Silver Ware, Gillette Razors. Draper and Maynard's Base and Foot Ball Supplies, Miller and Freeorand Pocket Knives. The world cannot beat this line of Spe cialties. All the BEST of their kind. Wariiiinston Hardware Go. Phon 65. (INCORPORATED) 29 East Trade St. BlTlhie liews Lea
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