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Im®| the Gastonia ISSSSI^J_ Pubu.h.d - WeeR-Tu^y. V. P. MAI SHALL. Editor tad Propriator. DEVOTED TO THE PKOTECTION OT HONE AND THE INTI VOL. XXV._ _ _ _GASTONIA^N. C., FRIDAY, _ WMSHS? DEVOE PAINT WORKS IN RAINBOW FLAMES. L«m S3SA0M Spectacular Ti led el 'sarniai Petat Works Dm to Chemicals— 0*a. Mali* asux Sees Dsstroctieo el bis Property. New York Tima. XHk. The big plant o( the K. W. Devoe & C. T. Reynolds Com Jany, paint manufacturers, in obn Street, Brooklyn, was de stroyed last night by fire, which, feeding on hundreds of barrels of linseed oil and a great qnan tity of paints, varnishes, and other highly Inflamable stuff, raced fiercely for three honrs. By that time a big fire fighting force under Chief Croker bad it under control. 1 he riot of name in the main structure drove the battling fire men back again and again, some of them reeling from the scorch ing best and stifling smoke, and the beet they conld do was to devote themselves to the saving of surrounding property. The blase was a spectacular one, the big buildiog at one time being aflame from cellar to roof, and the fierce glare lighting up the East River and the lower part of the borrough. It was estimat ed that the loss was not leas than $350,000, some figuring it as high as $500,000. While the firemen were fight ing the fire, one of the walls of the main structure fell with a great crash. Fortunately, it was seen to away before collapsing, and the firemen had time to scramble ont of the way. The flames and the fall of the wall caused a panic among the occu-, pants of the surrounding tene ments, and about one hnndrcd families fled from their homes, carrying with them such of their household goods as they could get together. Several persons who were ill were carried out by relatives and friends. The fire men were greatly handicapped by a low pressure in the mains,* and Chief Croker was outspoken in bis condemnation of the in adequate water supply. The plant of the company oc cupies the greater part of the block bounded by John, Ply month, and Gold Streets, and Hudson Avenue. The factory faced on John Street, where it was five stories in height, and extended back to Plymouth Street, where it was three stories high. The fire started soon after 8 o’clock in the boiler room in the middle of the bnildiog, from some unknown canse. The fourth alarm brought Chief Croker across the Bridge in so automobile. When be reached the scene the flames were raging so fiercely that be telephoned to headquarters in Manhattan for engines. Engines Nos. 12 and 31 were hurried over and were sent by Croker to serve as auxiliaries to two fire boats. This big force, however, was unable to do anything with the fire other than to confine it to the factory. This they succeed ed in doing. On the ground floor of the main portion of the building, on the John Street side, were about 1,000 banels of linseed oil, and tbeTe was also a great quantity of paints and chemicals stored on the upper floors. For a time the firemen feared that the blaze would get across Plymouth street to a plant of the Brooklyn Union Gas Com pany, where there are six big gas tanka. These tanka were all filled with gas at the time the fire started. John Mclotire, an employe of the gas company, who was alone on duty there, distinguished himself by setting the pumps to work and sending the gas frdm the imperiled tanka to other distributing stations of the company. While the building was all blazing a remarkable and beau tiful qpect was preaented, the burning chemicals lendiug to the flames all the colors of the rainbow. A long, curling tongue of fire of brilliant blue would shoot ont and, meeting a flame cloud of bright red, would mingle with it, and then these deeper colon wonld yield to a sudden ontswaep of pale yellow fire. One fire mao who was at work on tha roof of a three-story honae near the factory slipped sloping roof snd shot swiftly down. Just as it seemed be was going over the edge, his hand caught the gutter, and he held himself nnril one of his comrades went 'o bis aid. The crowd cheeted when H saw that the man had escaped death. Among those who looked on at the fire were Gen. B. L. Molioeux and his son, Leslie. Osa. Molinrux is a member of the paint company. He paid that the concern carried $240. 000 inenrapcc on the paint, but that the lots would greatly ex ceed that amount. Our New Story THE HEXO — A fearless coontry editor. BB ENEMIES—A bead of morderoos white caps. THE HEROINE—A gMras TM»f wii of the Ufhcst Aactkaa type. •• •> What these la dles saw when they looked oat of their window into the storm yoa will see. and much more, ‘IwU-rfMoM. Df OUR MEW STORY The Gentleman From Indiana B7 BOOTH TARDNfiTON Every line of the story pulsates with life— American life of today with which you are fa miliar. Whether sturdily for the right at the risk o4 his life, or eloquently plead ing his lore, Editor John Harlcless !n dune ter whose fortunes you follow with bresthlees interest. The Story will begin in our Next Issue BEGINS IN GAZETTE MARCH 8. '—L- - - —bam — —*■—— THE RATIONAL FERTILIZATION A A OF COTTON A A !» me ftkUtor of tl4 (JtHtti: The trouble with ut farmers i«, we buy guano already mixed; and in some cates, we do the soil as much good as applying "a pot-of paint.” There is such a variety of soils in this county, that the farmer must study the soils of his fields. If we will ap ply 400 to 800 pounds of high grade acid phosphate to the acre, and plant "Kings Improved,’’ or the "Big Boll.” cultivate shal low, ana lay by early, we ran double and treble and quadruple the yield. I believe in feediug the cotton plant, (chemically; all it can rat. You seldom see a man use over 200 pounds of acid or guano to the acre. -Cotton is the only crop raised here to sell, and this would be a good cotton land if it has not been worked to death. I trust yon will write an editorial in your paper condemn ing the irrational fertilisation of cotton. I use the term "rational," in thii article m synonymous with judicious intelligent, baaed on common sense, and opposed to irrational methods of farming. Now in regard to the "patent medicine’ plan, no physician would give an. opiate where a stimulant was required. No farmer should give his soils a dose of lime when stable manure is needed. It is our disinclina tion to stndy onr soils, and onr business, that.places ns at the mercy of the guano manufactu rers, who find it very profitable to study it for you, and take ad vantage of onr negligence, or, I had better say, ignorance. It is this l^ck of rational, judicious, intelligent, fertilisation; and the practice of hit or miss, haphazard blind system of "dribbing” a lit tle guano along the row that has kept us farmers back from ac complishing gtod. Panning to day is a profession, where profit and loss are carefully calculated. Tha question that interests us is net profits, and to this end we fertilize the crop. . Fertiliser* are purchased irra tionally, when bought by the brand-name instead of the analy sis. The brand name has noth ing to do with it. It ia the staff inside the sack, and not the brand-same on the outside that determines the value of the com modity. On ordinary up-land, a complete fertiliser is required, analyising 8-3-3 Ax a matter of feet 9-3 3 or 10-3-3 will give bet ter results than low grade 8-2-1 2JV*-2 2 goods. Instead of using 200 pound*of 8-2-1 or 8.2-2 gr.ods per sere, n*e 400 or 800 lb* of nigh grade guano. On fresh, "e* |rtO',n<* nitrogen should be omitted, and potash analysing 10 4 should be used at the rate of one thousand pounds to the sere. Cotton, although a beautiful and graceful plant, la by no means a -dainty feeder; and this fact can he seen by comparing cotton with corn, which is • small feed er: Cotton, 1,200 Iba seed cot ton to the acre, require 280 pounds of nitrogen, 125 of phos phoric acid, 117 potash. Corn 1,200 pounds 21 bushels to acre uses 175 nitrogen, 130 phosphoric acid, and 117 pounds of potash. —Extract Ga. Dept. Agn. An abundance of humus in the soil is essential to large crops. Where there is plenty of humus, with a liber .1 amount of applied guano, and the land given deep and thorough cultivation, fre quent and shallow culture, good seed, food work done at the right time, ia the right manner, and with a good season, wbat is to hinder ns farmers from producing a bale to the acre in Gastoor Whenever and wherever these essentials cau be brought together, there is' abso lutely nothing to hinder ua from an rnormous baleage on these old worn-out broom-sedge covered fields. It can’t be done on every acre. But, with right mauagemeut one bale to the acre can be made right here in old Gaston. Fifteen cent cotton has be come an established fact. Owing to the world's consumption ex ceeding the actual production, it is liable to bold its own for some years to come, I hope, with a price that will ensure a reason able living. The cotton raiser is not engaged in the business of clothinp the world for the fan there is in it,' be is not a philanthropist. He is engaged in it for the money there is in ; it, and for what he can get ont of it. What constitutes the "rational*’ fertilisation of cotton? Simply feeding the pleat with food es pecially adapted to its require ments, and giving this food in such shape and quartity aa shall enable the plant to maintain a healthy, active and vigordna growth from germination until maturity. How can all this be done? By feeding the cotton plant; feeding a balanced ration. Well wbst la a balanced ration? And bow shall wa know it? By studying our soils and paying attention to the growth of the cotton which yon naW planted. Bnt says one: "Why this course would necessitate iatercultural fertilization.” Jmt so bnt, if it gives good results, why not follow it? Again yon say. "To watch my cotton crop and judge its plaut food requirements by its growth, sod bv the color and density oi the foliage would re* qnire my intimate acquaintance with plant foods. 1 might give potash instead of nitrogen.” Instead of using a guano for the cotton crop that would analyse 8*2-1 or 8*2*2 and 200 pounds per acr*. get a high grade 8-3*3 and 10-S-4 guano and apply at the rate of 400 to 800 pounds to the acre- this would prove far more profitable. Why *o? Because it is better pro* portioned! because tbe crop is liberally fed; and hence, tbe growth ia vigorous and tbe plant healthy and robust. Now pay attention, although 8*3*3 and 10*3*4 guano ia excel* lent for cotton, it is not adspted to all soils. For instance, under cow-pea stubble, tbe nitrogen can be safely omitted and potash used, analyzing 10*4 applied at tbe rate of 500 pound* to the acre. On poor sandy land, or on land on wbich cot ton ruat disease is prevalent, ap ply 200 pounds of kaiuit. and 50 pounds of mnriate of potash, and apply broad-cast. Don’t fertilise cottoo on the "patent medicine plan." The plant isn’t bnilt that way. It is impossible for a company in Richmond to make guauo so as to serve Gaston soil conditions. He has no idea of the soils for which be rec commends his "patent goods." He does not know the physical conditions. If he did, and could mix a guano to exactly suit all of Gaston's various soils, why, he soon would be a bankrupt. For us there are two essentials needed, potassium and phosphorus. There are three forms of potash; kainit, muriate and sulphate. Here the question is one of the price of potassium per pound. 400 pounds of acid phosphate (phos> pbatic acid) contains 80 pounds phosphoric acid, coating $4. It would be well to con aider bow the matter stands. The guano containing 8-2-2, called "Stand ard," contain* 8% phosphoric acid, 2% potash, 2% ammonia. It contains 160 pounds of phos phoric acid, 40 pounds of potash, 40 pounds of ammonia. The plant food is 240 pounds per ton. The "filler," which is of no valne is 1,780 pounds. Con aider the price which it paid for plant food by the manufacturer. The manufacturers pay 80 cents per pound for phosphoric acid, 70 for potash, $2.50 for ammonia. The plant food in a ton of guano costs the manufacturer $12.60. That leaves him $7.40 to pay the freight, sacking and shipping, and he charges us fanners $20 a ton for the atnfi. Take acid, 10-4.—It costa the manufacturer $8 80, aod be asks $22 for hand ling a ton. The manufacturer has us farmers in a hole. We have to pay their price, or do without. If the manufacturer raises the price 25% there is no law to prevent it. It is not nitrogen. Phosphor ic acid and potash that forma the real basis of scientific farm ing. It is intelligence and fore thought; farming on this basis will turn onr old abandoned, worn, broom-sedge fields into productive, won e y-m a lc i n g farms. Poor Richard said: "Keep up the farm, audit will keep up yon, starve it out, and it will starve out yon, make it rich, and it will enrich you,” He was an authority on "agri cultural topics." Plants must have balanced rations. Plants are more exact ing as to their food than are ani mals, since no substitute can be employed with plants; soda can not be substituted for potash: if cotton wants phosphoric acid for ita growth, it will have that and nothing else, or refuse to grow, there is uo compromise. R. D. Uaitih. _I VESY SOUOWniL DEATH, •frail White Taken by tea | Little tnaa. On Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock Mrs. Josic Ormond White died at her home about three miles north of town. Her death was quite andden and a great shock fto her friends and relatives. She was a daughter of Mr. Robert Ormond, of Long Creek. She leaves a number of relatives all over the county. A host of friends join these sor rowing ones in mourning her loss. A good woman has gone to her reward. She was brought up in the Long Creek Pres byte-' nan ebureb, and had been lor years a consistent member. The funeral sermon was preached there on Thursday afternoon by her pastor, Mr. Forbes. The services were attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives. She leaves a husband and three children, one only a few hours old. The whole community sympathises with Mr. White in his treat loss. REV PASTOR WELCOMED. The lev. CtrmHn Milter Mi family Tkuk Tbair Dallas Frisnda ter Ovarite wind Bawl ullty. To «h* xaiur of t*o oamttot Rev. Cornelias Miller aad family desire througti Thb Ga an* to return sincere thanks to tbe kiod friends of Dallas who have treated os so kindly since our arrival among them. On our arrival they received ns into their homes and hospitably en tertained us on til we could enter our own home and since then have given us continual tokens of regard, until to-day many of them came to us laden with such presents as will supply oar material wants for many days to come. May tbe Lord ue us as instru ments of rich spiritual blessing to them in return for their kind ness. Phil. 4, 19. He AD Elf VI LLE ITEMS. >'<‘rr>‘w>x!d«iic« of tlM OoMtta. McAdenville, Feb. 24th.—Oar public school opened here Mon day with a good attendance. The teachers are Mrs. 8. O. Webb and Mias Katherine Ray. Geo. L. Wright went to Gas tonia last Sunday on a pleasure trip. Mrs. John A. Hooper died last Sunday of consumption and was buried Monday at Bet bead a. She leaves a husband and three chfl daen to mourn her loss. The bereaved ones have our sympa thy. Misses Esther and Lottie Al bea spent Saturday night and Snnday at Dallas with Mrs. J. M. Shofotd. Mr. H. M. McAden of Char lotte was here Monday on busi ness. Mrs. J. P. Cooper has retained from Salisbury where sbe baa been spending several days with her son E. H. Hooper. She was accompanied home by Mrs. B. H. Hooper. Rev. W. L. C. Killian of Gas tonia was in town Tuesday on business. Cakes with Baking Powder Are delicious and wholesome — a perfect cold weather breakfast food. Made in the morning; no yeast, no "set ting*' over.night; never sour, never cause in digestion. To make a perfect buckwheat cake, and • thousand other dainty dishes, see the “Royal Baker and Pastry Cook.*’ Mailed free to any address. •am Man* mwm oo.. ntw tom. WASH! I Ives*. COOMtolMMta'U -. • PVynes fioai, yard. 10c to Mercerized Waistinct. white and colors, * waist suit*, yard, lSctoMc. Ginghams, fast colors, yard. 10c to He. Browo linens, yard. 15c to 25c. Dress Goods. Vofl“****** "* »*o 4Urn. wide, y«d,Z5c to SI.25. ni. ft?" 44 taekto wid*. jwnl, 50c. , exnoi Ss sasr& snssfESaSs* for coat times and shirt-wrist suits. Embroideries. at yard, 5c. 10c. 15c and 20c. Ln,,t.“l‘?a T®rcb<? *■?■*. complata line at yard Sc. . T0*®1*®0 lfcce*. with inaertiona to Sc, 10c. 15c. Tbiaia tbcaaoood lot received In ' Greatest valnca on the market. Trimmings. In diem trimmings we alwaya have the wa are happy to show oar eaatooMfs. f braida, per baneb, Sc. 10c, 15c, aad 25c. deaicna and come in white aad color*. Corsets. iti'lt modZ: M“ Roy*1 Wcro««t«r H. * H.—Tbcaa am the Ideal wabta for boys aad fids, 25 cents each. Jas. F. Yeager. TO PHYSICIANS and THE PUBLIC: :! . - r ."C •>'V-V 1 •- ‘ '‘Zf • ■’' V' * . We keep on hand a fresh supply of Parke Dav (s A Co.'Diphtheria Antitoxin in several strengths and Glycerlnated Vaccine la tnhse • Wa are letters of Parka Davis A Co’s. Asads aad supply Physicians aad Druggists at irhrlmsU prices. Mall orders receive prtasit attention. We carry the hast Use of Chemicals, Pharma ccuticals aad special preparations la Gaston Cana ty and a graduate of Pharmacy looks attar pre scriptions entrusted to us. Let us fill your next prescription. ADAMS DRUG GIVING AWAY A STEEL RANGE We will give te the flrat little girt, eager IS years of age, who gsessse the correct scatter of each staves* heetlsg stoves* esg rasgee that we bought and received le ear heaaeer shipped direct to ear easterners from Jessery let* IMS* te March let* 1804, the Buck Steel Usage, worth Sit* la oar show wtadow. Writs your guess, together with name, gala* sad address plainly ess pastel card egd awll to as or leave year geaae la wrltleget ear store. LONG BROTHERS
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