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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24
A PROLIFIC HILL OF BEANS.

Mr.. J. A Foote reports to the In
diana Farmer that he last year of
fered prize of one cent per bean
for the plant that should contain the
largest number of beans grown from
the branching tree bean, a small,
white, pea bean, well known to
many of our farmers. Not being a
very good season for beans Mr.. Foote
was quite astounded when plant
was brought him containing 45O pods,
which contained 1920 beans, which
measured just one pint, and of course
cost the prize giver s22, or at the
rate of 81 ,4G8 per bushel.-Farnaer
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24
PROGRESSIVE FARMERS.

A correspondent of the South
ern Agriculturist, published at Mont
gomery, Ala, evidently man of
observation and of good sense, con-
tributes the following suggestive
remarks to that Journal:
Progressive farmers are those
that have diversified crops, and are
always posted in the literature of
the day, that touches upon their
products. They are not complain
ing of hard times, their barns and
granaries are filled, smoke houses
and larders are laden with nee
essaries of life, they have long
since abando led the one idea Of
farming, that is raising cotton for
an income. They raise it as sur
plus, and | notice they are the only
class of farmers who are thriving
in any degree.
Farmers, make note. Of this. You
say you are compelled to raise cot
ton to get out of debt. Are you
sure of this? How long must you
try the experiment ? Are you get
ting out Of debt? Is it not true
that each year you raise cotton
you become deeper involved. Will
not the hard labor of twenty years
convince you that you are work
ing in vain? Try another remedy;
if you want any references, look
at the prospering farmers in your
section, and can you find one that
depends entirely upon cotton?
There are none in this section Of
Alabama and / consider it an av-
srage.
| On the other hand, are they not
fall prospering? then why the diff
ference / leave the answer with
your own good judgment. 'Tis
food for thought, tbs for action.
N am for the farmers first, last,
and all the time. As a class they
Iare the honor of country, their
Interest and progression is the in
lterest of all, and / think it is time
that other branches be made to
feel their dependence in some de-
Eree. Let us arouse and quit the
ery of hard times
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24
The ROANOKE RAILROAD.-A me-

THE ROANOKE RAILROAD.-A new
railroad is projected across the State,
we see, the terminal points of which
are to be Roanoke, Va, and Spar
tanburg, S. G. We hope it will be
built, since we are in favor of as
many railroads as possible on gener-
al principals, but it is east and west
lines that we are most anxious to
see built and short lines to act as
feeders of the lines already in exist
ence. The region which the new
line is to traverse is certainly an in
viting one to railroad enterprise. 1t
already blossoms as the rose. Am
pie railroad facilities would make it
doubly productive of corn and wine
if not of oil also. There is no finer
country in the world than the Pied
mont section of North Carolina
Raleigh Neps and Observer. a9j ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24
A PLAINTIFF APPEAL TO SENA-
Hl TOR JONES'. SO. glI

A Florida girl makes a plaintive
appeal to Senator Jones to give up
the hard-hearted Detroit girl even if
she has million of dollars, and re-
turn to the land of flowers, where, it
is intimated, he may find hearts less
obdurate in forms equally as attract
i've. She pathetically and poetical-
ly inquiries: Why should the Sen
ator seek the cold, sterile and for
bidding wilds of Michigan when the
mocking bird is singing thus early
in Florida, the lemon trees load the
soft odors, and the orange flowers
scent the passing gales r And,
then, with irresistible tenderness
she makes the appeal: "Oh, Jonesy,
you old fool, come back" If Jones
can resist that, we think he will not
only deserve the title she gives him,
but will also justify the still harsher
verdict of some of his friends, that
he is cracked. s5ie
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24

Too MUCH LAND.-One of the most
common mistakes in farming is the
attempt to cultivate too much land.
Too much work is laid out AMI too
little done. The ground is imper-
fectly prepared and poorly seeded.
The whole work is rushed, and
though the labor is performed late
and early, the work is never over
taken. There is always more to do
than can be done. The result is a
hard years work and no profit, with
sometimes the conclusion that farm
ing does not pay.-Fdrmer d Trucker.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24
The FIRST BATTLE OF THE REvo.

The FIRST BATTLE OF THE REvo-
LUTIoN.-A simple yet appropriate
monument Of granite has been erect
ed on the field in Alamance where
was fought May l6, 1771, the first
battle between the British authori-
ties and the Regulators" Yester-
day Mr.. J. A. Turrentine, of Com
pany Shops, sent Gov. Scales a large
photograph Of this monument, which
will be framed and will adorn the
executive office. The monument
bears the following inscription :
"Here was fought the first battle
between the British and the Regu-
lators, May l6, 1771.-Raleigh Neaos
and Observer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24

and continue their depredations in
the poultry yards which furnish
them the first prey in the spring
Salem Press.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24

"A Swain county walnut tree
was sold last week for $500 as it
stood. It was cut down and shipped
North.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-24
A FARMERS CLUB.

The Farmets/Club of Harnett,"
is an organizatiAn of her citizens for
the purpose qfputual advantages
and pleasure. tTAe constitution and
bylaws of this club are wise and
strict. They tolerate no immoral
conductor the part of any one. A
full corps of marshals, generally
headed by the sheriff of the county,
are in attendance to preserve order.
No Intoxicating liquors are allowed
on the grounds, and all political
speeches, and everything that would
tend to stir up strife or divide feel
ing, are strictly excluded.-Pittsboro
Home vs. - @sa aa8 sts :
Twenty Northern citizens of
Asheville have formed Northern
Citizens Immigration Association"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
TO HONOR TILDEN.
Program of the Algonquin Memoir

Program of the Algonquin MemOri-
al Meeting this Evening.
The obsequies of the late Samuel j.
Tilden will be celebrated in New York to-
day, and the memorial observance by the
Algonquin club of Minneapolis will take
place this evening. Harmonic hall has
been secured and the meeting will be called
to order at s o'clock. All persons are in
vited who desire to join in honoring the
memory OF the great statesman and Demo
Gratis are especially expected to be present.
The meeting will be called to order by
Hon. A. j. Ankeny as president of the
Algonquin club and Mayor Ames will be
introduced as president of the meeting.
He will make short Introductory address
and will be followed by the several speak
ers. as follows:
Tilden as IL Citizen, ex-Mayor George A.
Piilsbury; The Country's Loss, r. B. Flo rrest;
General Respect Due Tilden, Judge NJ. B.
Koon; Tilden as Reformer, Lars M Rand:
Iilden as Statesman, Eugene NJ. Wilson;
Tflden as Legislator, W. D. Washburn; Til
den as Governor, Matthew Walsh; Tnden as
Literary Writer, A. J. Blethen; Tilden as an
Organizer, NJ. W. Glenn; Tilden's Early
Career, ]. V. Ntzhugh,; Tilden as Lawyer,
William Lochren; Tiden as Patriot, o. c.
Merriman; Tilden as Democrat, Chris A
Gallagher, and Tilden as a Man, Charles A.
Ebert.
The committee OH resolutions has pre-
pared short and graceful memorial, which
will be read at the conclusion of the last
address.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
"THE TWO BROTHERS.
Eat. Drink and be Merry, for To-
MORROW We MAY Die.


''The Two Brothers" is the caption under
which the oldest saloon in the West will be-
gin business to-day at No. 245 First avenue
south. The Ransdell brothers, Jack and
Geor ge, are the originators and proprietors
of the establishment Jack is too well
known in Minneapolis to require an intro
duction. AS an artistic mixer of spirituous
and vinOus compounds he has no superior.
At the West hotel and at other places,
where he has catered to the elite of the city,
he has won popularity. His brother, G.
W., is not so widely known, but is prime
favorite among his particular circle
of acquaintance. The saloon
has been elegantly fitted up
and furnished in unique and
novel style. The ceilings are handsomely
ornamented in the plastic art, representing
the character of the institution. 1t is after
the grotto scene in the ''Black Crook" and
the vari-colored stalactites hanging from
the ceiling present a very effective aspect.
The bar fixtures were made in Chicago,
after the most modern method, and the
SidebOard ornaments are rich and costly.
In connection with the room are parlors on
the second floor for the accommodation of
private parties. The general arrangement
and magnificence of the house will have the
happy effect of naturally prescribing any
thing like the rough element of society, and
1.-THE Two Brothers" is destined to cater to
nothing but the best classes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
EXPOSITION ETCHINGs.

Maj. Hefelfnger will put in q complete
boot and shoe manufacturing plant on the
second floor.
The street grading in the south and rear
is being pushed along and will be completed
now very soon.
H. ]. Deal of Bucryus, o., has been ap-
pointed general freight and excursion agent
on all lines east of Chicago.
Two styles of art gallery catalogues will be
issued, one for 10 cents and the other for %,
the latter to be finely illustrated.
The various stairways are now going into
place and the building is closed to all except
those who come Oh business.
s. G. Gale has sent for the grand refectors
and lights and machinery that were used in
the fountain illumination at Niagara.
Space in the art department was yesterday
was given to the Minneapolis Amateur Phi o.
tographic club, for an extensive exhibit of
work.
The main tower will be topped by heavy
iron flagstaff 35 feet high, from which will
float the stars and stripes and the Exposition
banner.
Bills of lading were received yesterday of
the fifteen cases, the last consignment of the
collection or antique casts. They will be
here next week.
Albert Bandette yesterday climed 10 the top
of the Exposition tower and nailed up q flag
and new broom, amid the cheers of hundreds
who witnessed the undertaking.
The building shows the effect of this eek's
work in the apparent finish everywhere.
The wood work in the tower is completed. the
glazing is all finished and the electric plant is
ready for use.
The joint committee in charge OF that
branch is daily at work upon not only the
opening day program, but upon special events
to occur at intervals throughout the exposi-
ton. Days will be set apart for especial oc-
casions, such as St. Paul day, governors
day, Minnesota day, Knights of Labor day
and others of equal significance. Ex-Gov.
G. K. Davis has consented to deliver the ora
ton on opening day, which will be marked
by the first grand concert by the Mexican
band and by other events This program is
practically mapped out, but is not yet ready
for publication.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
which Jack Ryan and Billy Warner stole
from 1922 Minnehaha avenue.

At a meeting of Minneapolis lodge No. /
last evening, F. A. George, Martin Tyson
and Dr. G. G. Talbert were elected delegates
to the meeting of the grand lodge, Knights
of Pythias, to be held in this city Sept. H.
j. J. Middleton. q newsdealer near the Min
neapolis g. ST. Louis depot. was yesterday
morning ordered by Judge Mahoney to give
bonds in $500 to keep the peace. III. NJ. Bar
rett, rival newsdealer, maize the complaint.
Ida A. Peterson has filed papers beginning
divorce proceedings against Carl G. Peter
son, to whom she was married in Stockholm,
Sweden, July k 1888. She alleges cruel and
inhuman treatment and assault with deadly
weapon.
]. H. Houston is made defendant in an &C
ton brought by the Milburn Wagon company
to recover 1922 81, alleged to be due on goods
purchased. The same company has also be-
gun an action against Soper & Houston to re-
cover S36S.39.
The Lumberman says the Hall & Ducey
Lumber company will build up at Fridley,
Ito escape the hostile legislation, overtaxa-
ton and all the petty Inconvenience and an
noyanceS to which lumbermen in the CITY
have been subjected"
William La Shell, a tough well known to the
police, shot and killed man named Ed Shea
at Prentiss, Wis, in row over the settlement
of gam of pool. La Shells parents reside
in Mime apolis, and he was driven out of the
city several years ago by the police.
A grand free decoration art exhibit is now
in progress at the Office of the White Sewing
Machine company, 314 Ncollet avenue, which
is attracting hundreds of ladies. The exhibit
is OF colossal proportions and consists Of
every species of sewing machine art needle
work. The pictures are truly wonderful and
should be missed by none.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
Additional minneapolis News G
the Fifth Page.
AT LAKE MaNNEToNKA.

ramsey Crooks spent yesterday at the lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson of Oquaka, Ill.,,
gave euchre party at the Excelsior.
At Gates'l pavilion in the near future will
be given an elaborate display of fireworks
Col. John T. West chartered the Rosander
yesterday and took party of friends to the
upper lake.
The Lake Park hotel will remain open until
Sept. Is, and the St. Louis will also keep
guests during that mouth.
A fire, evidently some farmhouse or cot
tage, was seen in the vicinity of Long Lake
last night from the roof of the Lafayette.
Mrs. George E. Hazleton, Chicago; Irene
N. Bailey, Evanston, ILL.,; Ida E. Frost, Fort
Smelling; A. H. Green and daughter and
George ID. Mohler, Peoria, ILL.,, are at the
White house.
The following guests have arrived at the
Lake Park hotel; Mrs. J. Fl. Moulton, Mrs.
DR.. Kimball, J. A. Modisette, Minneapolis;
Arthur Little, d. D., Charles H. Woods. Min
neapolis; Henry G. Conkling and wife, New
York; Charles Crooks, Ramsey Crooks St.
Paul; H. E. Bright, Boston; A. G. Campbell,
Louisville.
The ball at the Hotel St. Louis last night
was the most successful of the season, both
in point of numbers and brilliancy of toilets.
Thus far the St. Louis hops have attracted
large crowds and last night from all the hO-
tells and neighboring cottages came multi
tude that swelled the list to the number of
400. The order of dances brought the ball to
close just after midnight and after an ele-
CANT collation. the guests dispersed.
The rowing regatta at the st. Louis hotel
this afternoon promises to be an interesting
event. Neil Denee, William Scott William
Deyo and William Corbett, all experienced
oarsmen, have entered, and as the prizes ag-
grePate some $50 hotly-contested race is
booked. The course will be a mile and one
half straight away from the hotel and good
views can be obtained at the hotel or on the
adjacent grounds.
There were registered at the Lafayette yes
terday: Oscar H. Banghart, Chicago; B. o.
Seger and wife, Milwaukee; J. W. Odell, W.
r. Odell, Chicago; Mrs. Alex Cravens, Madi-
son, Ind; 81. A. Muhenberg, Ira Hester,
Reading, Pa; Miss Bertha Taylor, Mrs. John
w. Hume, Oshkosh, Wis: Mrs. Fl. s. Jaynes,
ST. Paul; Mrs. J. M. Armstrong. Miss Carrie
Armstrong, st. Paul; Florida; W. N.
Stuart, Lafayette, Ind; Thomas Webb,
Brighton; Miss Lottie Thompson, 7.
]. Green, Kansas City; c. r. Pedele, Terre
Haute: G. G. Trusdale, Rock Island; Judge
Flandreau and wife, st. Paul; Charles Stro-
bridge, st. Louis; Miss Eta Miller, Indianap-
oils; John Fitzpatrick and wife, Chicago; Mr..
and Mrs. Dunsmoor, Minneapolis; ]. A San
ders and son, st. Paul; E. r. Gilman, heuten-
ant, q. S. A: Miss Emma B. Nelson, Henry
Hutheimer, st. Paul; T. J. Mcclure, New
York; Miss Emma Vedder, Mime ap0lis; W.
III. Stafford, st, Paul,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07

adultery with persons unknown to the COM
plainant, and became afflicted with a
terrible disease. She also alleges
that her husband has often and
at different times treated her with great
cruelty, and acted in an especially cruel
and inhuman manner when she was con-
fined. Mrs. Salisbury also charges that Mr..
Salisbury has never provided for her support
in proper manner, and says that she has
in the main supported herself by renting
furnished rooms and doing other work.
She wants suitable alimony and the custody
OF the three children, charging that the
care of them. She also says that he sent
her to her mothers home in Brainerd, this
state, when she was confined. without
making suitable provision for her support,
and moreover never came so see her when
she was in that condition.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Routine Business the Product OF
Last Nights Meeting.

Last NRShCS Meeting.
At last nights meeting of thecity council.
the mayors appointment Of John e. Void
as policeman, vice John Barron, whose ap-
pointment was revoked, was confirmed
The city assessor was granted a leave of
absence of thirty days from Aug. Is. The
police committee on arrangements presented
an invitation to attend the annual picnic of
the department, which was accepted. The
city engineer reported that it is nee
eSSary to put heating apparatus
in the station the present year.
The sum of $120, 900 was ordered paid to
the water board fund in payment of loan
made year ago. The engineer recon-
mended the purchase of 1900 feet of hose
to equip the companies soon to be organ
lied in the First and Seventh wards Re
ferred to the committee Oh fire department..
The standing committee on ways and means
reported the sale of S155, 600 per cent.
municipal bonds at 1.26 per cent. premium
and accrued interest, making a total
of $157, 176, including interest. The
monthly budget of bills amounting
to S210,5 So was ordered paid.
A bill for grading Sixth avenue north,
amounting to $1,000, was ordered to be
paid out of the general fund. Aid. Haugan
opposed the motion on the ground that it
should be paid out of the Third ward fund.
This provoked running discussion. The
motion prevailed, however. The commit
tee on taxes submitted a report to the
effect that their duties as board of equal
izers had been completed, and the report
was confirmed. Aid. johnson reported in
favor of the purchase of a file case and the
employment of a stenographer at
salary not to exceed $65 per month,
for the city attorneys Office. The report
was adopted. The plat of Fred w. Hitch
ing's addition to Minneapolis was adopted.
The city engineer was instructed to grade
the lot Oh the corner of Bank and Prince
street. Several sewers were ordered laid.
The committee on railroads reported that it
had had conference with the rail-
way companies respecting the pro-
posed building of bridges across
tracks at Washington, Fourth and Fifth
avenues south, but to no purpose. The
difference between the railway companies
themselves seemed to be the greatest
trouble. AS the most feasible place the
committee recommended that the city en-
gineer proceed at once to draft plans, and
that the city attorney investigate the legal
aspect with & view to compelling the rail-
way companies to build the bridges. The
report was adopted. The street railway
company was granted privilege of laying
and operating a street railway on such
streets as may be needed in the East side
during the Exposition. Third avenue north
was ordered paved, from Second street to
Washington avenue, with cedar blocks.
Water mains were ordered laid in a large
number of streets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07
ALL S0R rs.

81 suppose you have heard how Samuel
Ewing, the man who imagines he is Jesus
Christ. once tried to have the supreme court
impeached?" asked court house official yes
terday, as he leaned back in his chair and
borrowed match of a bystander. '.WelI,
will tell you,' he continued some ten or
twelve years ago Mr.. Ewing owned a farm
near this city, and lost it upon q mortgage.
He brought suit to recover it, and was of
course defeated. Then he declared that the
judge. lawyers and jury had entered into q
conspiracy to defeat him, and carried the case
into the supreme court. Here he lost it
again, and once more did he declare that
there was conspiracy against him. Smartine
under his defeat he prepared enethy nett.
ton to congress, demanding the impeachment
of the members of the supreme court and
asking that the farm be returned to him. Not
a member could he find to introduce his nett
ton, and so one day he entered the Chamber
when congress was in session and as soon az
there was a lull in the proceedings jumped to
his feet and presented his petition himself.
His flow of oratory was cut short by the ser.
geant-at-arms, who delicately but firmly re-.
moved him from the room. That was tine
last of the farmers petition, and from thar
day to this it has not been heard from. Rv
the way, Mr.. Ewing seems to til nix he has a
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-07

lesign his Office as conductor of the insti-
tuition, and go hastily into the political
field. Indeed, the machine has run away
with him two or three times, threatening
to fire him bodily through the roof and
upon the time ball on the cupola. Yester-
day the old thing created a little sensation
by taking a tumble to itself" and drop
ping precipitably to the ground floor. Nc
Carthy was the only occupant Of the
carriage at the time and he
fortunately escaped with a slight
bruise. He, last night, took his grievances
before the city council, making statement
of fact and asking that the evil be remedied
and that he be granted an assistant. The
council granted the latter boon, provided
Mccarthy bear the expenses and the bal
ance was most respectfully referred to the
city engineer.