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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-11
OUR FARMERS CLUBS.
HARMON GROVE CLUB.

The Farmers around Harmon
Grove, in Lewisville township, met
July 21st, and organized Farmers S
Club. Fourteen members were en-
rolled. The following officers were
elected: W. t. Warner, Pres't; j.
r. Jarvis, Vice Pres't; D. A Binkley,
Secretary; P. L. Doub, Treasurer;
G. W. Harper, w. G. Turner, H. M.
Vogler, Executive Committee.
The subject for discussion at the
next meeting is as it advisable to
use commercial fertilizers The
next meeting will be the second
Saturday in August
D. 4. BINkLEY, Secretary.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-11
TOBACCO CROP PROSPECTS.

A farmer from the Dutchville sec
ton of Granville county, who was
here yesterday, gave gloomy ac-
counts of the crop Of tobacco there.
That is one of the most notable sec
tions in the State for fine leaf He
said that much Of the tobacco is
"buttoning" and turning yellow on
the hill. Many farmers wish to
plough up their tobacco and put in
peas or corn, so as to at least make
something on the land. Some farm
ers have already taken this step.
The crop in the Dutchville section is
the poorest in years and the farm
<ers are blue indeed Much of the
news from Granville county, as we'll
As Vance, is of gloomy character.
From Wake the information is mixed
Some reports are good; others are bad,
land some very bad. Some farmers
lhave ploughed up their tobacco and
put in corn or peas. Among these
j Mr.. T. n. Jones. The bad news
from the crop has had the effect Of
raising prices here fully twenty-five
per cent, it is stated. The demand
for all bright tobacco is lively and
Big prices will be paid. The year
has been unfortunate for all kinds of
cipps and there are many peolpe
who apprehend scarcity Of csza
3nd wheat, as well - other ck,eps =
Raleigh Nesos and Obseruer
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-11
THE FARMERS>>cLUB.
A Large Meeting of Representative
Farmers.
The Subordinate Clubs Represented M
q County Organization Effected.

y
A large assembIage of representa-
tive farmers of Forsyth county met
in the Court House Saturday at l
o'clock p. IN. for the purpose Of or
ganizing Farmers County Club,
Mr.. E. G.. Dull being called tempo
rarily to the Chair, and Mr.. J. M
Jarvis acting as temporary Secretary
At the request Of the Chairman Col.
l.. l.. Polk explained the object of
the meeting, briefly showing the
objects to be attained by such organi-
zatiOn.
The members of the Press were
invited to ttkc seats at the Sccre-
tary's desk
On motion committee on Gre
dentials, consisting of the secreta-
ries Of the respective subordinate
clubs, was appointed by the chair,
which committee, after consulta-
ton, reported the following clubs
and the votes they were entitled to
as follows:
Cedar Grove, 80 members votes.
Sandy Ridge, ~ members-8votes.
Mount Tabor "A members-5v votes.
Pleasant Ridge, 81 members-6
votes.
Spanish Grove, 26 members
votes.
Salem Chapel, Is MEMBERS
votes.
Kernersville, 27 members-5votes
Boyer's School House, 8 members
2 votes.
Rural Hall, ..
Harmons Grove, II members
3 votes.
1t was then moved that commit
tee of one from each subordinate
club be appointed on constitution
and bylaws, which the Chair ap-
pointed as follows:
G. W. Elliott, Joshua Ketner, J.
n. Nifong, E. T. Lamon, Thomas
Ring, j.. Valentine, w. J. Peace, A.
E. Pfaff and w. T. Warner, which
committee, through its Chairman,
T. J. Valentine, reported the follow
ing constitution and bylaws, which
were unanimously adopted:
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-11

Mr. Andrew Moore, an old citi-
zen, who lived in New Salem town.
ship, about IL miles east of Monroe,
committed suicide on Monday morn
ing last by hanging himself
The Rocket complains that much of
the country butter sold in Rocking
ham is adulteratod with lard and
tallow. Very little that is sold in
Monroe is fit to eat. The number
of those who know how to make
really good butter is few and far
between.-Monroe Enquirer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-11

We notice stalk of corn which
was raised in garden in this town,
that measured twenty feet in length.
Washlngton Progress.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-11
CONSTITUTION.

This Club shall be known as the For
syth County Farmers Club.
Its object shall be to improve the con-
- Il, f1L,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-11
NEW HANOVER GRAPES.

Piedmont Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

About eighteen inches of snow fell at
/ Lancaster. O.. Saturday.
I The street car strike in Dayton. O.. was
settled ON basis OF sl2 per week for ljIg
hours work per day.
J. +. Guthrie, of LeeSburg. O., has in
vented new telephone instrument that
threatens 10 revolutiOnize the business
Sam Jones engagement at Chicago has
ended He and Mr.. Small are said To have
each received So for their four weeks
work.
Henry Enochs. an Old-line Whig. who
aided slaves in their struggles for freedom
all he could. and who furnished five sons
for the war. died near IrOntOn, Ohio, SUIT
day.
The pOstoffice at New Madison. O.. was
burglariZed Friday night, the robbers Sc
curing about twenty-five dollars in money
Several other buildings were entered. but
nothing of great value was taken.
The Republican tickets to be voted in
Cincinnati today will contain the names of
nominees for police commissioners. This
is for safety against Democratic scheme
To have their candidates elected in case the
nOn-partiSan police law is declared uncun-
stitutiOnal.
At Cincinnati the Ohio river rose three
and half inches between & o'clock in the
morning and O'Clock p. IN. Sunday, and
came TO stand at a stage of 53 feet :
inches. Below. the Miami and Kentucky
rivers were rapidly rising. and there are
swellS above. but it is believed the Ohio
will not go much, if any. higher at this
point
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
EXPLANATION OF TIE SPHINX.


Twenty Thousand Cubic Meters of Sand
To lie Cleared Away-Protection.
Ii will he good news for antiquaries to learn
that at last an effort is being made to disinter
the Sphinx Some forty feet of the figure
are still above the surface, but all save the
head and neck are covered, and we only
know what lies beneath from the description
of travellers like Salt and Cavigha, who ex-
amined 1t heEpre the sands had submerged
the BODY of the figure. Even then, nearly
seventy years ago, it was only by great lahor
that the eIcavators could manage 10 make
out the details they have supplied, and, in
spite Of their efforts, the desert drift was
constantly encroaching on the cleared space.
Since that date nothing has been done
Every year has added TO the accumulatlons,
and 80 steadily has the work Of interment
been going on that visitors after an absence
Of twenty or thirty years noticed a sensible
change in the amount of debris piled up
around the Sphinx, Indeed, if something is
not done, the chances are that before long the
monument which divides with the pyramids
themselves the interest of every intelligent
traveller will be entirely swallowed up. This
has been the fate of many similar architect
ural remains in its close proximity.
The work Of exhumatiOn is intrusted to
Brugsch Bey, brother Of the distinguished
archaeologst who will carry out a plan
formed by Sig Maspero. About 2O.HD cubic
metres Of sand must be cleared away. To ex-
pedite this task a little tramway has been
constructed and 80 laborers are engaged for
the more mechanical portion Of the toll
About Easter the work is expected to be com
pleted Then, when the rock out of which
the statue has been hewn is laid bare, broad
circular walk will be constructed around it and
a high wall built to guard against future en-
croachments Of the desert sands. Chicago
Tribune
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05

+ Saturday afternoon, on the strength OF
Jay Gould's clustering refusal to meet tn,
knights of Labor i'll friendly arbitration
Missouri Pacific stock was quoted at l.O4 y
having fallen i'll two weeks from LII. On
Monday, influenced by the report that al
agreement hal been reached. it bounded
to l.O9i,, at which figure there We're heavy
sales. When il became known that Gould
had backed out of his agreement with
Powderly and that fresh negotiations were
necessary there was another big decline. and
Tuesday morning the stock opened at l. .O5.
sold aS low as 1.04s4 and closed at l.O6.
A settlement of the strike having been
reached, it is now probable that the stock
will recover its old strength.
These heavy fluctuations mean great
deal of money for SreculatOrS who know
what To expect. Jay Gould is the man who
caused the fluctuations, and is il to be
doubted that he took advantage of them
Further than that, is there any reason To
believe that he has had any other motive III
his capriciOus course during the last few
days than the manipulation of the market ?
-ChicdgD Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
Uselessuess of Russian Torpedoes.

'o'' No'oT 'reihS@i
a Few weeks ago the herman steamer
Chlna sci out tor fort fossiett unaware
that the harbor was closed by double ro"
OF torped"es' which had been placed thee
during the war scare III the spring. On
its arrival the boat stationed TO warn on
vessels was not IN It's place, and the tTer-
man captain did not observe the red flag
hoisted on shore, where also the naval picket
was absent Two or three people, ohserv-
ing the danger INTO which the vessel was
running, shouted out, Mini! mini"
t'Mines! mines.) but the captain did not
realize what they meant until close to the
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
A PUZZlER.
4 Man who Can Neither Hear, Talk Rea,
Nor Write.
Louisville Courier-Journal.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
4 peculiar case of helpneSsnesS i'm man.
hood was developed at AleXander'S hotel
last evening. About O'Clock two men en-,
tered the hotel and presented themselves t.
Colonel John Sullivan, the clerk. One said
that he had found the other. who appeared
Ia be deaf and dumb, just outside the door.
and having delivered himself of his charge
the spokesman departed. Then it was that
Mr.. Sullivan looked at the unfortunate, and
the latter looked at John. The patent in
side smile faded from the clerks face As he
began 10 realize his position.
will you have supper, SIR" inquired he,
aS blandiy as possible under the trying cir
cumStanceS.
The effect of the inquiry was good. fol
the man shook his head in acquieScenCe.
He was sent TO the dining-roOm in charge
of a bell-bOy. and Mr.. Sullivan'S face
beamed pleasantly as he thought what all
excellent thing it was to be able To deal
with all sorts Of people. The sIpile faded.
however, when the boy returned with the
man. saying the latter had refused TO
enter the diningrOOm. A council of
ways and means was called in Uncle
JOe'S" private Office, and the man was
brought there. He was dressed in the
garb of well-tO-dO farmer and appeared
healthy and bright. He was perfectly at
ease, which in itself was astounding. He
handed the clerk his large satchel and took
seat He then delivered over large roll
of bills amounting to several hundred dol
lars, a bag of gold and silver. large pistol
and a double handful of cartridges tying
up the latter in a handkerchief. 1t was
found that he could neither hear. read or
write, and an effort to communicate with
him by means of the simple finger language
failed utterly. Here was in dilemma Ger
tainly. and had it not been so amusing
would have proved distracting. The mans
utter nonchalence and his excellent final-
cial condition rendered sympathy some
what unnecessary: but what to
do with him was the ques-
ton. He had no letters, papers nor any
kind of writing on his person. nothing 10
designate who he was. where he was FROM
or where he wished to go. The readiness
with which he trusted his valuabeS tO the
clerk gave evidence that he was aCcus-
toned Ia travelling. but how he had ever
been able TO purchase railroad ticket was
a puzzle All the guests of the house were
brought i'll, and one after the other eN-
hauteSted his knowledged Of sign language
without result. Finally he bent his head
To one side, placed his hand against it. and
closed his eyes, indicating that he wished to
retire. He was shown to his room. leaving
all tO debate upon who in the thunder he
could be. On sight he would br taken fol
an honest cOuntryman of average intelli-
gemce and means.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
THE GROWING CHAMPAGNE HABIT
The Sort of a Bore That One Finds Diff
HcuIt to Treat with Patience.


bcuIt to Treat with Patience.
BROOKLYN Eagle
II seems to me it Is about time the cham
pagne habit received some attention. 1t is
not a. prominent the cigarette or whisky
habit, for very good financial reasons, bu'
when il takes hoh of a victim it makes a
most tiresome AIS of him in remarkably
short OrtleT. The Lets have a bottle OF
wine man is a SORT of bore that is difficult
to treat with patience. Politicians, actors,
brokers and men who have suddenly &C
quired money are the most frequent sinner
in this way, nd the more money they have
the more insupportahle they become. They
conceive that it is decidedly swell and
proper TO drink nothing but champagne
snd they gulp it down at all times and
places
When they ask man TO drink-and they
ask everybody when there is an opportunity
to make an exhibition of their funds-they
simply snub him in the first place by order
ing champagne without allowing him to in
dicate what he may care to drink, or in any
case they ignore him by ordering any brand
that they may happen to like The hos
pitable idiot orders a bottle of Pommery
with a lofty air and an utter careleSsness Of
its effect | know men who are attacked
with heartburn the instant they swallow n
glass of Pommery. Yet the bowling wine
openers never consult the taste of the guest
as to his ia vorite brand.
There are many men who prefer beer to
champagne under all circumstances The
champagne has an unpleasant after-etfect
and does not exhilarate them in the least
1t is useless to point this out to the char
payne drinker. He orders his bottle with
an air that says: "Well-here We go-with-
d-bOttle-of-wine, utterly REGARD
less of expense You are in luck, my dear
fellow, to he 20 fortunate as to possess my
acquaintance, else you would have to drink
beer. as did once when l was poor. You
can't give me any fiddle-faddle about pre-
ferring heer or ale, or liquor to fizz There's
your wine: drink it, and be thankful"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
EPITHELIOMA
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years ] suffered with a cancer on
my face. All the simple remedies were applied
TO alleviate the pain. but the place continued
to grow. finally extending into my nose, from
which came a yellOwSh discharge very often
ago ! was in Atlanta. at the house Of a friend,
who So strongly recommended the use of
swift's Specific that | determined To make an
effort To procure IL. In this | was successful
and haEan its use The influence of the medi-
cine at first was to somewhat aggravate the
sore out soon the Inflammation was allayed
and began to improve after the first few bot
ties. Ny general health has greatly improved
am stronger, and able to do any kind Of work
The cancer on my face began to decrease and
the ulcer To heal, until there is not a vestige OF
II left-Only a little scar marks the place where
IL had been. | am ready to answer all Ques-
tons relative to this cure.
Mas JOICIE A. MCDONALD
Atlanta. Ga, August II. lSS5
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
QUESTIONS.
We question Of the silence vast,

We question Of the silence vast,
OF souls that people distant spheres;
What Of their future and their past
Have they our sorrOws, joys and fearsi
Do the same flowers make glad their sighti
Tue same birds sing: On their great seas
Do ships like ours, with canvas white,
Move stately, answering the breeze'
Have they their Christ, their Christmas day
Know they Mahometi Buddha One,
Or all or none And do they Prayf
And have they wrought a. we have donel
We cannot guess; tbs hard indeed,
Our own Orbs tale of its dim past
Through centuries untold to read,
And who its future shall forecast!
We know the hand that holds in check
The whirling worlds. each in its course,
And saves the universe from wreck
And peril This tremendous Force
Holds likewise all our little lives;
The SUNS and stars do all obey
His bidding; never planet strives
To swerve from its appointed way.
The dangerous boon alone 10 us
Is given, to ChonSe twiNt i'll and we'll,
Rebellion or Obedience; thus
To build our heaven, or dig our hell.
But one great thought our strength upholds,
Nothing shall perish Though His rod
Smites sore, His mercy still enfOlds
His own: Gods souls are safe with God
Celia ThaIter in Cottage Hearth.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
Fort Gaines. Ga. May l. 1885.

had heard of the wonderful cures OF Swift's
Specific. and resolved to try il. | commenced
taking il in April. 1854, My general health was
much improved, Yet the cancer which WAS in
my breast continued To grow slowly but surely
The bunch grew and became quite heavy !
felt that must either have ii cut or die. But
il commenced diScharging quantities Of almost
black, thick blood. Ii continued healing
around the edges until February, when il was
entirely healed up and we'll Betsy WOOD.
CoCheSett. Plymouth Co. Mass, July l3. 1885.
SWifts Specific is entirely vegetable, and
seems to cure cancers by forcing out the i'm
purities from the blood.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
THESwTFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Y. Y. Isl w. I'd ST.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05

The republicans of Ohio have their eye
on Springfield at this spring election. Let
u~ not disappoint them. Let not the isms
that are to some extent emhroiiing om
people cut down Springfelds regular re
publican strength, Republicanism is one
thing. and all the other iSmS are another.
Behold the frauds in Cincinnati, behold
the attempted bankruptcy of the state, and
consider whether it is best to give the DEM
ocratic party aid and comfort in the manip-
ulatinn of isIpS here
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05

For many years was a sufferer with cancer
of the nose, and having been cured by the use
of ;. :. 5, feel constrained by sense of duty
to suffering humanity to make this statement
of my case. With the fourteenth bottle the
cancer began TO heal rapidly and soon disap-
peared, and for several months there has been
no appearance OF a sore of any kind on my
nose OF face, neither is my nose at all tender
to the touch. have taken about two dozen
bottles ;. :. 5. and am Suundly cured, and
know that ; : ; effected the cure after every
known remedy was tried and had failed.
ROBERT SNEDLEY.
Fort Gaines, Ga. May |. 1885.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05
ThE MEMORY OF FACES.
Why People of Strange Races All Look
Alike-Ceuse of Error.

| 'i'''h Spec'a'orI
we must say TO begin with that large
proportion OF mankind, as ans great por'
| trait painter VIII TESTIFY, never see faces
actually at all Some are short-slghted and
zee no dehnlte edges To anything, and conse-
quently- though unconsclouSly, rely for in
identification on evidence which is not that
OF slgnt. ana Is frequently all wrong. They
see the type, but not the true face, and as a
considerable portion OF mankind possess typ
faces, distinguished from Others of a like
KIND by dlnerehceS as minute as those o!
leaves, the short-slShted are constantly
liable 10 error
30 are the inattenuVe. 'Ihey fail some
Times, after many interviews, to catch th'
expression OF the lace cannot state, except
IN the vaguest way, the color Of the eyes o:
hair, and Will msdescrlbe features-Perhap
prominent features-as If they were paid Il
do H. They have never attenGed TO the face
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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05

Republicans, do not let yourself be car
ried away from your old party moorings by
a little wind of doctrine. The wind settles
nothing. Stay in your party and fight your
haftIt.> inside of il
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-04-05

The bill in the legislature providing that
the examiners of county treasures shall he
three sworn persons will make desirable
and necessary law. We believe that the de
posting of the county funds in bank is some
thing like penitentiary offenSe-that is. if
the statutes are what they used to he the
other day and yet there is scarcely a county
of Ohio in which some one favOrite bank is
not loaded down with the said funds. The
examiner. an accommodating fellow. a
friend of the treasurer, is appointed to
count them and conStrue the law 81 that
certificates of deposit are accepted aS cash
in the vault. Three sworn examiners would
probably have a different opinion of the
plain criminal statute.
There is great deal of growing about
Cole, of the Ohio legislature, for that the
said Cole got bill through both houses to
amend a law, and got in more amendments
tone bv way of omiSSionl than he stated
he had. But why should the other
Legislators have accepted Coles statement
a. TO how he was amending the law ? The
volumes of the statutes are ON each mem-
ber'> desk. Was every body too lazy to turn
Ia the law that Cole was amending? Why.
instead of criIiciSing jolly old Cole, each
legislator who voted for him the way he
wanted should take himself ont under the
back shed and kick his own person.
The Mormon Cannon, who jumped his
bail ran away, as his friends say, because
he could not get Justice. He was too i'm
patient If he had only waited few days.
till the court had finished a little previous
business, Cannon could have got justice
without spending a cent or giving a dollars
worth of trouble to his bOndSmen. But he
will never catch up with justice by running
after it.
The Globe Republic is informed that
the rules of the pugilistic prize-ring do not
permit gouging and scratching" Belle
fnntainc ErdmiHcr.-W deny the fact.
We have no such information We know
nothing about the prize-ring or its rules,
and wouldn't like to know. But We would
like to know what the Examiner seems to
be trying by innuendo to have us know.
1t is pretty certain that Manning will
never be- able for duty in the cabinet again.
The pressure of public sentiment must
eventually squeeze Garland out Here will
be two places 10 fill We may just state
that Allen q. Thurman is going into one of
the vacancies which these changes will ef-
feet
A citizens meeting was held in New
York last week 10 devise means for SecuT-
ing more humane and liberal government
for the Indians. But il seems necessary
first TO catch your Indians.
Cleveland has increased in flesh A. lbs
since he went into office. If this rate goes
on. he will verge close on to half ton by
the close of his term.