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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25

Creek. Nov. 18th, Blount's Greek, or
Gilead Alliance, G. H. Latham, Presi-
dent; postofice, Gilead. The notes
for this Alliance are with other papers
which [ had to leave with my valise
on my way from Hyde and have for
gotten the correct name of Alliance
and name of Secretary. On the Odd
l started for Hyde county, reached
S~ladesville, in that county, on the 26th
and on the 9th organized Sladesville
Alliance with o. Wahab, President,
and V. w. Cobb Whitfield, Secretary;
~postofGce, Sladesville. Nov. 2sth,
Swan Quarter Alliance, E. II. Gaskill,
President, and James S. Barnes, Sec
rotary. Nov. 2Sth, Juniper Bay ALI
ance, DR.. E. FL. Jones, President, and
I. R. Benson, Secretary; postofice,
Lake Comfort. Dec. lst, Mattamus-
keet Alliance, A. McC. Jones, Presi-
dent, and w. D. Mann, Secretary;
postofice, Lake Landing. Dec. Sd
Engelhard Alliance, Israel B. Watson,
President, and j. o. Marshall, Secre-
tary; postofice, Engelhard. Dec. 4th,
Fairfield Alliance, D. Fl. Carter, Presi-
dent, and -, Secretary; p~ostofice,
Fairfield. Notes of organization not
at hand.
The County Alliance was organized
December 5th, with D. H. Carter, of
Fairfield, President, and j. M. Wat
son, Secretary; ~postofice, Swan
Quarter.
[ found Hyde county very much in
need, though generally ignorant, of
the great work of our noble order; but
ready everywhere to join in with US
to further the interest of the farmers
cause. The President of the County
Alliance, Mr.. d. H. Carter is a young
man of great energy and full of en-
thusiasm for the cause. [ have no
doubt Hyde county will gain much
through the Alliance. The people of
Hyde are intelligent and well-to-do,
and no county can surpass them for
hospitality to strangers. On my re-
turn from that county, [ stopped at
Haslin, in Beaufort county, and organ
lied Haslin Allirnce, with D. W.
Jarvis, President, and 81. E. Trip,
Secretary; postofice, Haslin.
In my travels everywhere I speak,a
good word for The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER and get a few subscribers, al
ways trying to impress upon the
brotherhood the necessity for higher
education through the public press.
Beaufort county has made very liberal
arrangements for purchasing from a
merchant in Washington, and Ali
ance men have saved an average of
SIS per bale on cotton shipped or
handled by our County Agent.
Fraternally yours,
Organizer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25
SECURE A M
Building Lots Only $50 Each

The undersigned takes this method of informing
the public that he is prepared to sell building lots at
Asbury, N. c., only six miles from the city of Raj
eigh, on the North Carolina and the Raleigh & Au-
gusta Railroads. Persons who take advantage of
this opportunity and build at Asbury will have
the benefits and advantages of the city without any
of its expenses. The trains on both roads, going
East and West, make regular stoppages, morning
and evening, and it is only a matter of ten or fifteen
minutes ride between the two stations. The lots,
which are 80 feet front by 21O feet deep, are sold at
the small price of $780, 90 a lot. The lots are going
rapidly and those who wish to purchase should
make application at once to
SAMUEL j.
Or j. 8. HAMPTON, Raleigh, N. G..
Where it is not convenient to pay whole amount
cash, payments may be made by installments; title
reserved until full payments are made.
Lots donated for schools and manufacturing pur-
poses.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25

Rowan Co., N. c., Dec. 10, 'SS.
Col. l.. L.. PoLK.-Deor SIR
herewith submit my report for Novem-
Der, 'S8: 1 organized Trading Pond
Alliance Nov. 9Th. This Alliance is
in one of the best neighborhoods in
the county and composed of good
men. I have visited several neighbor-
hoods in the county and find the pros
poets very favorable to complete the
work in this county soon. Nh. Heilig
is doing good work in his part of the
county. l organized Smiths School
House Alliance the Sth Of December
and think I will organize two more
this week. Our next County Alliance
will report 80 Or more Sub Alliances.
J. f. STANsILL.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25

county, make this exhibit for the board of
ounty commissioners, and would state that
any Information that may be desired on any
item may be had at my Office. I simply give
the bills audited and allowed and the allow
ances made for the outside poor and the in
sane, with no deductions for insolvents.
Respectfully submitted,
j. p. II. ADAMS, C. of B.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
w A N T 70 D !

Reliable and Active Men to travel for an Estab-
lished House during the summer months. Those
who can furnish a horse and give security preferred.
Money advanced monthly to pay expenses. A
great chance for the right men! State age, bust
ness experience, and to save time better send names
and address of references. No attention paid to
postal cards. Never mind about sending stamp for
reply. Address CUISINES, Box II, Richmond,
Va. Jul2tf
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25
CHocow1NITY,, N. c., Dec. 10, '89.

CHocow1N1rY,' N. c., Dec. 10, 'SS.
Col. Il. L. PoLK.-Dear Sw:-I
submit this my second report as Organ
izer Tor Beaufort and Hyde counties:
NOV. LIST [ organized Edwards Mill
Alliance with Thomas Tuten, Presi-
lent, and Mr.. B. Crickmer, Secretary;
address Edwards Mill, Beaufort Co.
Nov. 9Th, Campbelps Greek Alliance,
with B. h. Nixon, President, and S.
+. Potter, Secretary; postofice, South
Greek. Nov. 5th, at night, Eastern
Alliance, R. P. Johnson, President;
b. West, Secretary; p~ostofice, South
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25

The first directory of the city of
New York was published in 1886
and contained but SAG names
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25
FOR SALE

One Chester white Sow, in farrow. One regis
tered Victoria Sow, two years old. One registered
Victoria Sow, Is months old. Two young Victoria
Sows, entitled to be registered, five months old.
GEO. w. POE, Raleigh, N. c..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25
For Sale!

Poland China Pigs, eight weeks old, Male and
Female, at SIS each: half bloods fine at 50.
d. w. C. BENBow, Greensboro, N. c.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-12-25
THE DORCAS MAGAZINE

is full of useful information on Woman's Handi-
work: Knitting, Crotchet-work, Embroidery, Art
Needlework, and other household topics of prac-
teal character. Every lady should subscribe for it.
Price, SOC. a year. Address The Dorcas Magazine,
10 Park Place, New York.
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18

Judge Kelley made the answerins gpsecn' i"
WAS an earnest plea for protection ana =
scathinq presentation Of the defects OF the iiee-
trade measure, which he pronounced partisan
and out Of touch with the spirit Of the age.
The Trustees Of the New-York and Brooklyn
Bridge know more than the expert engineers
whom they engaged to give them Information
as to increasing the capacity Of the bndge
Railroad That is the outcome OF the specia,
meeting held yesterday. The experts report
and their unanimous approval OF the Weihng-
ton plan were hastily cast aside, and an en-
.arQement of the present method OF running
trains was adopted. By this with four-car
trains, 1t is estimated that the Bridge can DO
made to carry all the people who want to cross
It for the next seven years. But to do this 1t
will be necessary to pack about l3o persons
into cars seating fory-two, and nothing what
ever is done toward providing ampler ap-
proaches TO the New York station. Before
1895 the trustees think that something may
happen-just what they do not condesoend 70
inform us. The plan which they have agreed
upon, according to their own showing, is only
a temporary makeshift. In 1895 the Yelling
ton system, or something like it. will have to be
adopted, and the cost Of doing it then wtil
vastly exceed the cost Of doing 1t now. The
trustees have simply shown once more their
inability to deal with the work under their
charge In large and comprehensive way
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18
PERSONAL

Sir John T.. Mlllais smokes short black pipe.
Tho Dowager Queen Of Spain rides an English
thoroughbred horse that belonged to- her husband
She Is fine rider.
Mrs Carmen Dlaz, wife Of the President OF Mexico,
has given $500 for public clock for her native city,
Tula Tamauliras.
The late Dr. Anna Kingsford, the eminent opponent
Of viysection and author Of that remarkable book
Tho Perfect Way is thus described by :" Boston
Transcript contributors TALL slender and graceful Oh
FORM OF striking beauty Of face and dellcacy OF com
plexion intelligence OF expression and vivacity oil
manner with noble brow, gray, deep-set eyes, a
profusion Of golden auburn hair, full, generous
mouth rich, musical voice. admirable elocuton and
persuasive eloquenoe alike artist, poet, orator and
philosopher-Anpa Kingsford was as diamond with
many facets, and tho admiration and affection with
which she inspired her friends, masculine and feminine
alike were OF the most fervent kind Her MAIDEN
name-ln which her early writings were published
tho first whom in her fourteenth year-was BONUS that
Of n great Italian family OF the earlier middle ages
notable for the variety and excellence OF their glits
and achievements and from which her descent Is be-
daughter Her remains are Inferred in the church
ward OF Atcham near Shrewsbury, the parish OF which
her husband is vicar Although formally received
into the Church OF Rome In 1870 by Cardinal Man
ming Mrs KingsfOrd but nominally CaihOlc,
for She reaned to the last complete independence OF
tho prospect more than once held before her OF
being made the head of new order In the event OF
her submission.
Senator Chandler has purchased largo lot OF
ground at Concord n. H., and will probably erect
printing and publishing house thereon.
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18
FoRAKER's DISCREET SILENCE.
From that reckless free-lancc. Tho Chicago News
Tn Gnyernnr Enraker Aras asaInnad The duty Of 4,

From that reckless free-ancc. Tho Chicago News
To Governor Foraker was assigned the duty Of well
coming tho multitude assembled at Marietta, Ohio last
Saturday to celebrate the centennial OF that Ohio Plym
outh rock. IL has been several months since Gov
Cleveland and rend tho South, and expectancy stood
mouth when he opened it. But for once expectancy
was disappointed In Governor Foraker. He had put a
double hitch cowboy knot his tongue and that un-
ruly member for once travelled along without kicking
over the traces.
Those present did not know what to mako OF the
Governors scfrestralnt and the sherman men at once
suspected that something sinister urked beneath t.
They began smiling the air for evidences the Foraker
bomb which they fear will strike the sherman boom
next June like western Cyclone. But they could
scent no danger All they knew was that Foraker's
selfcontrol bodied no good for genial John Sherman
Having experienced the power OF fcw words. Il is
tho reputation for sagacty he has forfeited in spessh
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18
FARE PLANTS oIVEy FOR THE PARKS.

President Borden, of the Park Department, yes
terday received from james Hogg, of the Oldest
florists Of NewYork letter In which he presented to
the department a number of rare plants and shrubs
Mr. Hogg and his brother Thomas for moro than sixty
years had their nursery near Eighty -fourthst and
tho East River. They were until few years ago
when they retired from business, among the best
known hortculturists In tho country Thomas Hoga
frequently visited Europe and Japan and on these
occasions brought back with him specimens OF rara
plants and shrubs Some of those given to the packs
are OF these species. Recently tho property where
the nursery stood was sold to James H. PETERS, and
largely built up. The attention of Superintendent
Parsons called by Mr. Hogg to those plants among
which fifteen Japan naples, one styrax Japanica,
ties, some OF which not to be obtained outside Of
Japan. Mr. Parsons said that they could be trance
will probably be taken at once to the new East River
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18
THE DYING EMPEROR.

In all the recorded vicissitudes Of royal
fortune history bears witness to nothing so
melancholy as Emperor FrederickS ill-fated
reign. A gallant soldier. one Of the few great
generals of the century, and the cOnsummate
type of what is noblest and most robust in the
character of the German race, he had been
looked upon for many years as the worthy sne-
cessor of the sovereign who, with Bismarck's
ad created an Empire. A grateful Father
land loved and honored him, and even in
France and Austria he had no enemies, al
though he had led the conquering legions to
Paris, and at Sadowa had turned the fortunes
of battle at the fatal crisis when the Prussian
line was wavering and broken. A German of
the Germans, he was also Prince among
Princes with thoughtful mind hospitable to
new IDEAS chivalrous nature without fear
and without reproach, and an honorable repute
as man that was never sulled by the breath
of calumny or the fumes of scandal. "Unser
Fritz seemed to have earned by his life and
character the right to reign In Germany, and
under ordinary circumstances grief for the
Kaiser would have been mingled with pleasure
over the accession of so virtuous and accom-
plished Prince" JOY ip the heart of pain"
BY the mysterious dispensation of the Almighty
Ruler whom alone Prince Bismarck is always
saying the Germans fear, the throne came to
Emperor Frederick like an open sepuchre
month ago, when his father turned cold in
death, he himself was dying by the slow torture
of malignant and unconquerable disease
The shadows are gathering fast in the Palaces
the grim spectre stands at the door and beck
ons and Berlin is silently preparing for an
other week of mourning.
Sad as this spectacle is, there is nothing in
the present crisis in Berlin that gives warning
Of immediate disaster in Germany. Prince
Bismarck lives, and the Crown Prince will be
guided by him as his father now is and as his
grandfather was before him. There will be
no Constitutional changes in Germany, no
shifting of European alliances, no confusion
in the statecraft of the Continent while the
Chancellor remains upon the scene. lie is the
real Emperor Of Europe and the Prussian
King on the German throne is his puppet
whether an aged veteran Of the Napoleonic
wars, or an invalid struggling helplessly
though bravely with an incurable disease or
callow and sckly youth who has forgotten how
to honor and respect his mother. herself the
daughter of an Empress. When Prince Biz
marck follows his royal masters, father and
son, to the grave there will open transition
period in the constitutional development Of
Germany and in the military and political his
tory of Europe. II is his hand that weighs
heavily In the scale Of human destiny, and not
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18
MEETING OF The MARITIME ASsooTA TIoS.

The Maritime Association held its annual meeting yes
President John p Townsends report called specific atten-
ton 70 the Ship bounty bill introduced In Congress through
the urgent efforts American Shipping and Industrial
League and tho fact that the Committee Merchant
Marine to which It was referred has authorized adj
verse repor. on IT, agreed to report avorably the
Dunn Free Ship bill The Finance Committee reported
an Increase In the available assets Of s5 $40 over year
ago. and that the total assets In hand are s62,4oo
further dividend OF 10 per cent expected from the Marine
Bank would give 4407 additional year ago the mem
bsrshlp l. s2s Since then 100 sold by auction
and bought by the association for Of Dues
III were surrendered and cancelled leaving the present
membership L0iL The work OF the Photographic Bureau
and Of tho Signal Service specially commended
remonsance against the passage Of the NewYork and
EewJsrsey Bridge BILL now pending In the LesIsiaturo
unsnimously adopted also one favorng the
appropriation Of siooeooo sss hs improysmOns q The
sssss esaaiA
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18
ROSCOE CONKLING.

After a long and gallant struggle which has
commanded the full-hearted sympathy OF ALL
Roscoe Conklihg has passed away. A born
fighter, he brought to the supreme contest pre-
cedng the inevitable hour the strength OF will
and of endurance which were Of the essence OF
his robust personality. His countrymen, read
ing the daily bulletins from his sick chamber,
have fervently hoped that the strong man
would come off conqueror; that he would be re-
stored to health and usefulness and his honoied
place in the community. In the old days when
he was so interesting and potent factor in our
public life he made as ultra men are sure to do,
a good many stout opponents. And neverthe-
less such was the universal recognition of his
essential manliness and probity that he went
out of life leaving only mourning friends be-
hind him.
81 do not know how to belong to party
little" remarked Roscoe Conkling on notable
occasion. His friends-and few men inspired
more devoted ones-declared that the words
were singularly accurate, that they furnished the
keynote to his masterful character, and ex-
planned whatever of success he achieved as a
public man and party leader. His critics, on
the other hand, argued that he understood per-
fectly how to belong to party little when
the party policy was not his own policy. There
will be no disposition in any quarter to
revive the discussion. The grief occasoned
by the sudden death Of so prominent and force
full figure is deep and sincere. His fellow
countrymen, whatever the sharp differences OF
the past, turn with something very like affec-
tionate remembrance to the contemplation OF
the qualities that cnnobled him and to his many
good and faithful services. Roscoe Conkling
possessed abilities of the first order. He was
born leader of men. lie left in our politics
many demonstrations of his power. 1t was
said Of Herbert Spencer that his personal
equation" was very large. The words fit MIR.
Conkling perfectly. When Charles Sumner
was asked to consider the other side of the
slavery question he burst out Sir there isn't
any other side" Mr.. Conkling had the same
inability to put himself in the place of those
who failed to see eye to eye with himself.
Mr.. Conkling's public career covered mo-
mcntous perOd IN our history-the war and
reconstruction era. He bore his part well in
the great work of shaping legislation which
supplemented the heroic achievements of the
Union soldiers. He was on the side of emanci
patton, of unsullied National credit, of suffrage
for the black man, of reconstruction in the in
teresa OF patrlOtlsm, OF pure anu we'll guarueu
ballot-box. II is these things, coupled with
personal integrity and certain chivalric
constancy in his friendships that are re-
membercd to his praise, and make the State
proud of having him On the roll of her sons.
There were other things-but the spirit of fac
tionalism no longer animates the Republican
party, and out of it's unity it forgets that
there ever was division. Peace to his ashes
A great Republican has fallen, man among
men has passed on.
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18

The senior class Columbia College elected speakefe
for commencement clssday exercises yesterday COM
mees were have charge o. the exercises sna
letter from the Rev. DR.. Morgan Dix, accepting tho Ina
yatIon OF the class 10 deliver the bsccauress sermon
in st. Thomass Church. read The elections were
as follows with the exception Of the frat two who were
awarded their positions by the faculty for superiority N
scholarship Greek salutatory Clarence Holman Young
Latin poem Henry Augustus Sill yalediotorisn Hampeog
D. Ewing; English speakers George Flint Warren. jr ana
Jarvis r. FarchidL Commencement committes j. d
Mspes, chairman, II. s. Harper. G. Livingston. v n.
Tutts and A. NJ Kane. The elassday SPEAKERS se!
Orator. +. r. Hall historian, J. j. Mapesi poes
Reamer; presentation orator. w. O. Humphrey sne
prophet O. s. Baldwin. Clsss-day committee O. h foon
chairman; d. Eweli J. r. Fsrohild w. y fsssS+ -
A. SILL II. A. veddef and g. y. Warren
New-York tribune., 1888-04-18
WEDDINGS.
session..

At st. Thomas's Church, Miss Bertha Louise Hurl-
but daughter of W. II. Hurlbut yesterday after
noon married to L. Stuart Wing. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. DR.. william F. Morgan, tho
rector of the church The bride was dressed In gown
Of lace made over satin, and lace veil which fell
to the of her long train. There were four brides
maids-Miss Marion Wing, sister OF the bridegroom;
Lottle Pearsa, Miss Bella Scott and Miss Sadie
Cochrane. Tho bost James Rice, and there
were eight ushers-Frank Horny, Bond Emerson W al
ter Watson jr, George Edward Wood, George Truxon,
Frank Paton Henry Phelps Case and Truxon Houston.
Fifteen hundred invitations issued for the church
reception followed at the house Of the brides grand
father, IL A. Hurbut, No. IL West Twentleth-st
Miss Sophie witherspoon Dickey, daughter of Charles
d. Dckey was married to Howard Townsend, ir., son
Of DR. Howard Townsend, Of Albany yesterday after
noon at 3 o'clock Tho ceremony took place at the
house of the brides father No 81 East Thiryseventh-
ST. the house owned by Howard Potter, of the bank
ing house OF Brown Brothers Co., of which firm
Mr. Dlckey Is also a member. The bride was dressed
In white satin trimmed with founces of point lace
and wore tue veil with diamond ornaments. The
maid OF honor Miss Mary Dickoy, the BRIDES SIS
ter but there were no bridesmaids. stephen Van
Rensselaer, Townsend, brother of the bridegroom
the best man, and the ushers Charles d. Dlckcy
jr., L. E. Opdycke, Richard Wellng and James Fenni
more Cooper The The, Rev Dr aor:,o ilam Huntington
rector OF Grace Church, oihciated
Last evening at Trinity Chapel Miss Grace Swords,
daughter Of the Rsy r. Cook was married It,, to
Douglas Sloane The Rey. & Pr swope ohicatea me
sister, was maid OF honor II. Minton Cook, brother
Of the bride, best man, and the ushers were Z.
Clayton Bourne, W. Comfy, +. Wilkie, h. W. Dixon,
II. Datjee and W. III. Fleming.
George A. stenway, the eldest Of William Stein
way, yesterday afternoon married Miss ottllle Roes-
er daughter of August ROesler at the house OF the
brides parents, No. II East Seventy -thlrd-st. The
bride was attended by Miss Gertrude Roesler as maid
OF honor and by two bridesmaids, Miss +. Ehret and
Miss l.. Wlcke. f. T. stelnway acted as best man for
his cousin, and tho ushers were A. Il. Burkard and
kOtlSchild a
dinner and general wedding reception was held In
the evening.