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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
THE INTERSTATE. ASSOCIA.
TON.

Everything points to a large gather
ing of representative farmers of the
South in this city on the 2lst prox.
Gov. Lee, of Virginia, promptly ap-
pointed fifty delegates from that State.
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Texas and North Carolina have re-
ported full delegations through their
respective Vice-Presidents, and the
remaining States will be reported as
soon al possible. Private letters from
each of these States say that they
will each be we'll represented. We
expect Senator J. II. Reagan, and
our own great Vance to be present,
and a large number of distinguished
citizens from our own and the other
States. We hope to perfect the ar
rangement with the proper authorities
for the laying of the cornerstone of
u State Agricultural and Mechanical
College during the session. We have
a local committee of fifty Of our lead
ing and pu~blic-spirited citizens to look
after the comfort and pleasure of our
distinguished visitors, and an advisory
committee, consisting of the following
gentlemen: His E~xcellency Gov. A.
M. Scales, DR.. II. B. Battle, Commits
sioner Jno. Robinson, Col. W. II. S.
Burgwyn, Arthur Arlington, Geo.
Wilcox, B. Cameron and Gen. W. R.
Cox. @1
Every farmer and every friend Of
industrial progress and development
in the State should attend this meet
ing. Delegates certificates, together.
with information as to rates, will be,
mailed to each delegate as fast as their
names are received
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
THE NEXT STATE FAIR.

Three things make a good State
Fair: a good exhibit, cheap means Of
going to see it and the people to see
it. 1t is written down that all these
conditions will be filled at the next
State Fair. Not only individual farm
ers, but organizations of farmers, are
enlisted, making competitive exhibits.
Preparation for them has begun, and
they will be larger and more complete
than ever before. The buildings will
be touched up and the surroundings
Of the exhibition spaces improved. So
that what is exhibited will be shown
to the best advantage. The rate of
practically one cent a mile has been
agreed upon by all the lines of rail
way. This is very cheap riding. To
come te-Raleigh=a and Heturn,-say from
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
THE BUSINESS AGENCY--TO
SUB-ALLIANCES.

The blank notes sent out to each of
the Sub-Alliances of the State, from
this Office, may be retained by the
Alliances, but we want the Secretaries
to report to this Office on the LIST of
August the amount that has been sub
scribed to the fund by their respective
Alliances. This is for the information
of the State Alliance, where this i'm
portant matter is to be considered. If
sufficiently encouraged, the Alliance
will doubtless adopt a system and
establish the Agency at once. But
the Alliance must know whether or
not the Agency is going to be sus-
tanned, before it can be established.
We doubt not that the Alliance, in it's
wisdom, will digest such a system for
guarding and taking care of the fund,
and for the successful operation of the
Exchange, as will commend it to the
earnest and hearty support of every
true member and as will insure sue
cess. The plan OF system adopted
will be fully and thoroughly explained
to the brotherhood at the earliest pos
sible time.
We have never known an enterprise
to enlist such spontaneous, earnest
and enthusiastic endorsement among
our people, and it's success is already
assured. The brethren all over the
State feel that the permanent estab-
llshment of this Agency is an absolute,
imperative and Indispensable necessity
and they are supporting it most
heartily.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
THE OLD NORTH STATE TO THE
- - FRONTS

Our State stretches from u sea
coast westward sos miles, and beyond
the Appalachian Range. Its area GOV
ers $3.50 square miles. 1t is as large
as the States Of Vermont, New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts,, Connecticut,
Jersey and Maryland combined. 1t
has ninety-six counties, in either OF
which some of our most desirable
fruits can be grown, and in a large
number of which all of them may be
grown successfully: We want to see
some specimens of the fruits of every
county in the State on exhibition at
our State Fruit Fair, which is opened
in Metropolitan Hall, in this city, on
the 18th of next month. The express
company will bring them. free of
charge. There will be five hundred
dollars in cash awarded as premiums.
Let each county be represented in the
exhibit. The Society is now receiving
$4,000 fruit baskets, in which will be
displayed 100000 pounds of fruits;
a sight that it were worth a trip across
the continent to see. Let those at
tending the State Alliance bring
something from their respective
counties. Let us show to the world
that for grapes, especially, our good
old State will in the near future be
recognized is the Burgundy of
America. This is an enterprise that
appeals to the patriotism and State
pride of all our citizens, and we have
every reason to believe that the ex-
hibit will be the most superb display
of fruits ever seen on the Atlantic
Seaboard, and one which will give
every visitor a higher conception of
the grand capabilities of our native
State. " ra3t i.*G "on=
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24

order-J. NJ, Connolly, &c. Ed
wards, Jesse Morris.
COMMITTEES on Paper, Printing, &c.
NJ. Barrentine, A. r. Waller, 81.
G. Burn.
State Judiciary Committee-Dr. S.
J. Hester, J. A. Calhoun, L. D.. Ora
ham.
Committee on Macune Business
System-Dr. S. T. D. Lancaster, F. P.
Mitchell, G.. L. Evans, E. M. William
son.
Committee on Constitution and By
Laws. O.. Colt, E.. R. McIver, R..
G. Howard, Chass Grassland, E. G.
Schell.
Delegates to the National Alliance
j. W. cReid, J. B. Crosby, H. Nc
Rae. State Organizer and Lecturer,
DR.. S. T. D. Lancaster.
The Alliance adjourned to meet in
the city Of Columbia on the first Mon
day in December next, when the mat
ter of a Business Exchange, we pre-
sumo, will be considered and determ-
ined. @:"I-"
The State Alliance of South Caro-
lima is we'll differed, and is made up
of splendid material. 1t a and must
and will succeed, if the order will
keep clear of partisan politics and ad-
heres faithfully to the great principles
of the order. 1t starts out under the
most promising auspices, and The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER wishes it a great
and glorious future.
Col. D. K. Norris, President of the
Farmers State Association, was pres
emit, and by special invitation of the
Alliance and citizens, he and the
writer delivered addresses at night at
the public square, where the citizens
had erected a stand for the occasion.
The people listened most attentively.
Col. Norris made a neat, forcible,
practical speech, in which he presented
the great need of industrial training
for the boys and girls of the country.
W. met friends of the long ago,
and were delighted to see them. W.
made new friends whom we hope to
meet again.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24

a hundred miles, and a>couple OF dol
lars. is a new means Of familiarizing
our people with the States Capitol and
with each other.
There will be the largest crowd
ever seen at a State Fair. With
some spare money and cribs and
smoke houses with plenty at home,
nothing should prevent our9 hard
working, self-denying people from
taking a little holiday, seeing what
their neighbors are doing and show
ing their neighbors what they are do
ing. Let the crowd only be limited
by the measure of the large accom
mediation to be.had. y"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
WE BESPEAK PATIENCE.

The correspondence of this Office
from fifty to one hundred letters
per day. The labor required to meet
the demands on the Office keeps four
of us on full time and as busy as men
well can be. And as our Order grows
and expands, corresponding increase
OF demands on the columns of our
organ come with it, We assure
brethren and friends that we will do
all In our power to give eacha due
share of attention, and as promptly as
possible. But should we appear tardy,
beg that they will remember that
for downright, close. steady, active
work, there is no Office in the State
that will compare with ours. We be-
speak your patient forbearance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ALL
ANCE.

The organization of this body was
effected on the 18th inst. at Florence,
S. G.. Twelve counties were repre-
sented and one hundred and sixty-four
Subordinate Alliances by one hundred
and nineteen delegates. 1t was a
splendid body of live, earnest, intelli-
gent, representative farmers. The
finest spirit prevailed. The delegates
were vigilant, earnest and aggressive.
They went about their work with con-
= fdence, enthusiasm and determination.
They INDUCED in no spread-eagleism,
and wanted none. Their bearing was
such as would characterize men who
had assembled to address themselves
to important matters. The body was
in session two days, and during the
time much work, good work, was
accomplished. The counties repre-
sented were Chester, Chesterfield,
Darlington, Fairfield, Horny, Lancas-
ter, Marion, Marlborough, Spartan
burg, Union, York and Williamsburg.
Over one hundred visiting brethren
we're in attendance.
The meeting was permanently organ
lied by electing Col. E. T. Stackhouse,
President; F. P. Taylor, Vice-Presi-
dent; j. W. Reid, Secretary; j. F.
Breeder, Treasurer; J. E. P~ettigrew,
Door Keeper; H. McRae, Asst. Door
Keeper, Rev. J. H. Turner, Chaplain;
J. E. Jernigan, Serg't;at-Arms.
The officers of the State Alliance
were elected and are as follows: Presi-
dent, E. T. Stackhouse; Vice-Presi-
dent, J. F. Breeder; Secretary, J. w.
Reid, Reidville, s. c.; F. P. Taylor,
Treasurer; Rev. JAS. Douglass, Chap
lain; S. E. Pettigrew, Lecturer, II.
McRae, Asst. Lecturer; E. l.. Brown.
Door Keeper; A. R. Waller, Asst.
Door Keeper; j. Eugene Jernigan,
Serg't-at-Arms.
The State Executive Committee
consists of T. P. Mitchell, S. T. D.
Lancaster and Lucas Mcintosh.
Committee on Demands and Reso-
lutions-D. T. Redfearn, Geo. T. Scar
borough, J. P. Durham, Fl. McRae, S.
j. McInnis.
Committee on the Good of the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24

The Interstate Farmers Summer
Encampment will be held at the city
of S%partanburg, S. c., beginning
August 9th, and continuing through
August llth, 1888. There will be
reduced railroad fares from all parts
of the country and an immense crowd
is confidently expected to be present.
Trains will run every half hour from
Spartanburg to the encampment
grounds, where there will be tele.
graph, telephone, express and railroad
Offices for the convenience of visitors.
Able addresses will be delivered by
distinguished agricultural men from
all parts of the country. The Secre-
tary informs us that letters daily re-
cAived indicate that the crowd will be
much larger than last year, which
numbered $4,000 per day of the en-
campment week. Those wishing to
make exhibits, rent stalls or space,
should communicate at once with
President s.. Z. McCravy, or Warren
DuPre, Secretary Spartanburg, S. G..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
TO

Again we want to say to Jul CORES
pondents that they must give US their
real names if they expect US to publish
their articles. We must nave their names
as a guarantee of good faith. And again,
I'VE must ask our friends-all-to con-
dense what they have to say-boil it
down. We are anxious to give as great
variety as possible to our readers, and to
do this the articles should be short and to
the point.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
PLEASE NOTICE.

In writing to this Office. to change the
address of a paper, our subscribers will do
US a favor by stating the Office at which
the paper is received, as we'll as the one
to which it is desired to be sent Failure
to do this puts us to a great deal of trouble
and the necessity of going through a long
list of names, involving not only much
work, but much loss of time, when time
is valuable.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24

The Marlborough SouAermer has agot
a ,itty-bitty painoin its itty.bitty1 tums
mick. So it has. y ouA-A
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-24
RALEIGH, n. c., JULY "a, 1888.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-11

NEW YORK. April 1l.-There was no material
change In the condition OF ex-senator Conklings
health this morning. At 6:20 O'Clock, while sur
Iering from one OF the periodical attacks OF de-
irfum. Mr.. Conkling paced up ami down the sick
chamber. After ten minutes he became ex-
hausted, and once more sank on the bed. IL was
not long until he was fast asleep. His physicians
say that much depends upon the condition OF their
patient when be awakens, and are on the tip-toe
OF expectancy. Up 10 O'Clock the sufferer was
stu sleeping much more peacefully than he has
Ior some time past, which was regarded by the
physicians as more than ordinary good indica-
tion.
Doctor Barker called at 9:lO O'Clock and found
nls patient resting peacefully. The doctor felt
the patients pulse and found IL more regular than
IL mas been for several days Mr.. Conkling awoke
and cordially shook hands with the ply sician,
who at once asked him II he would not take some
soothing medicine. The sufferer promptly replied
IN the Affirmative, and as promptly took the medi-
cine offered.
MARKED CHANGE TOR THE BETTER
subsequently DR. Barker. IN tine form OF an on
clal ouietln, announced to the members OF the
press that MI. Conkling was beginning to recover.
marked change Tor the better, he added, .had
taken place during the night Mr.. Conkling is
,n mucn petter this morning. In fact, he is much
Oetter this morning than ne has been for at least
zen Gays. ana has enjoyed more refreshing sleep
during the night than he has for over ten days."
Mr. coNkLING WAS NEVER VIOLENT
Dr. Barker SAID this morning that he wished 10
cancer some reports that had appeared concerning
the patient, that he had at any time been violent
ne had at all times been very gentle, even when In
nls most dellrlous moments DR. Barker said that
ne nad hopes, and had by no means given up his
distinguished patient. This morning, as usual, he
had taken milk as nourishment
MRS CoNKLING MUCH ENCOURAGED.
lt was learned that Mrs. Conkling was feeling
very much encouraged this morning She said
that her husband had been rational part OF the
Time, ana had slept at intervals during the night
Henry A. Melville. who Is associated with MT.
Conkling In the law business called Edward 8.
Stokes visited Mr.. Conkling at 10 O'Clock. When
ne came Out he said, 81 never Was more surprised
IN my lie than 10 see the improved condition OF
MI. conkling. Yesterday believed he would not
recover, and sent kilograms to that effect. To
day he was sitting up In his bed, and recognized
me-"
Among a large number OF people who called at
MI Conklings residence TO inquire after bis condi.
tlon was eX.Secretary Window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-11

lHE AkT EAHlbIT AT THE COSNOs.-NeVet mas
there been so good an opportunity to see what the
artists OF Washington are capable OF accomplish.
ing. as body, as is presented by the exhibit now
open In the spacious assembly hall Of the Cosmos
Club. Realizing that such encouragement as an
%ona n %e 70
organization devoted to the advancement OF
science, literature and art, the management Of the
adapted annex to the artists ana architects OF the
city for an exhibition OF original oil paintings,
water colors, architectural drawings sketches,
studies, &C., and the present display Is the out.
come Of that thoughtful and highly creditable ac-
ttOn And IL Is not 100 much to say that the show.
ing is In most particulars entirely worthy the op-
pOrtunity. Nearly all the artists in the CITY, pro-
fessional and amateur, are represented and
some OF them by their very best work. Il Is
not. not the ,.p's purpose Of this brief notice 70
whole or In part. but merely to advise the public
Of the chance 1t has TO see at single view what 10
Seriously or as matter % Of % eieSstinS diversion to
the graphic arts. Especially attractive and In
structive is the display OF the Art Students
devoted This feature OF the exhibition illustrates
not only the latent interest In and feeling for art
existing here but also the means at hand for gfv-
preston. The weak point OF the exhibition,
where y ought TO Pe strong, is In the department
Of aura ,enwn the na%esr
Gently erected here would lead the visitor 70 ex-
pect large and attractive display Of
Sasert n, Inas ssu,,d sne nnr Scr .ca,a nme
reason or other, is members DO not as
body appear 70 have ayailed themselves
OF the opportunity thus a1orded to show
what they are capable Of doing. Whether the
failure to be generally represented is due TO Q
ton TO take part in tho EXPOSITION, the fact Is
equally 70 be regretted, and a. we'll on account OF
the architects themselves as that OF tho public,
which does not feel q liberty 70 invade the oncss
OF busy men In business hours merely for the pur.
pose OF acQuainting itself with their WORK, and
yet anxious 70 keep advised OF the progress belng
made In that direction.
While the exhibition Il free, a. to the mAttee Of
an admission fee, and In sense public one, IL 4
yet not open 70 the general public 20 come and 60
at will. AZ the Cub House q 70 all tutents and
purposes private dwelling, Il 10 natural that
hOme proper restrictions should be imposed. IC Is
necessary, therefore, for intending viitos 70 pro
cure card from member OF the club o. from
one OF the exhioitorA either OF which wfh be
honOred ae the eaoternmose door o. gateway q
the house, on H street. this evening nom z 70 10
and tomorrow and Friday lrum ID until O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-11
ssTKE GOMBEEN MAN.,
The Irish LandlOrds' Latest Device to
Prevent l.egislaston for the Temamss

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING srAn
LONDON, April 1.-THE great stalking horse OF
Irish landlords for the moment Is the gombeeu
man, or usurer. In the political leaders and IN
the satirical cartoons in their organ the gomDeeu
man is represented as running the poor tenants
while the landlord looks and deplores the fact,
unable to interfere. In vain the Irish members
declare that the gombeen man is practically ex.
tlnct. Chamberlain comes forward to-day and
declares that he has received letter from one OF
the assistant land commissioners pointing out
that large proportion OF tho tenants whose
rents they have been liking borrow money at
20 per cent. Neither the name OF the as
ss;ant commissioner nor the district In which
he Is engaged Is given. Therefore IL is
impossible TO verify the assertion What
Chamberlain falls to show Is how the fact
tnat the tenant is cheated by a usurer is an ex-
cuse for throwing out Parnells arrears bin, thus
enabling him to be cheated also by the landlords
by the confscation OF improvements owing TO the
non-payment OF rents, which Is now admitted TO
be unjust Chamberlain's views evidently make
no progress, even In the city, where his influence
Is naturally greatest OSler, his most uncompro-
missing opponent was yesterday elected president
OF the Birmingham liberal association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-11
NEW EMPLOYEES sLAUGHTEaEp.
serious Charges et Cenccaiins Accs.
aeusa A9ainsa the 1nrtlmga0M M0aA.

aeass Against she Bursingtea wsad.
CHICAGO April lL-It is asserted by the Ddsis
Necs that dozen serious accidents have occurred
20 the new men who are handling Chicago. Bur-
nngton and ounce rolling stock, but that In every
instsnce these cases have been suppressed and
even kept from the police. An investigati made
last night shows that yesterday VIM. slyte, =
switchmsn. was killed by an engine at 10th and
Wood streets At Hawthorn. a suburban station
ChaS Reed, another swilchman, had his nip ois-
located and a foot cut on. Yesterday, IL ~
claimed, another man was killed In the lumber
district by an engine ana his body carried away
by an express wagon, and that at Hawthorn an
other man was killed OF which the authorities re-
ceived no Information.
Mr.. Arthur left here on the Lake shore road for
Cleveland last night. He refused 20 say anything
further 10 reporters and before going appeared 70
DC N q very pleasant frame Of mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-11
From Wall street To-day.

NEW YORK. April IL. IL am.-The opening OF the
STOCK market Was quiet ana Irregular this morn
Ing. though the changes from last evenings clos
10y ngures were IRON y 20 = pr cent, and many
seocAs remained unchanged. There was very lutte
character 10 the dealings the movements being
irregular, but confined within narrow limits, tho
ranse Tor most OF the list being less than \ per
cent. Jersey central became conspicuous for
puslnesS ana missouri Pacific, after a decline OF
y, gained =. Western Union also displayed some
gth lale IN The hour, but the trading In mono
OF the rest Of the list calls for special mention The
ACTIVITY IN tne market was confined 60 Reading,
western Union, Lackawanna, Union Pacinc, ST.
Paul, Lake shore, Missouri Pacifc and Richmond
aud West Point, and toward the end OF the hour
the market became quite dun but there was
urn tone 10 the dealings, and at IL O'Clock tho
market was dull out nrm, generally at small frac-
tions above the opening prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-11
To Expedite the Public Business,
TRYING 10 elNPLfFf RED TAPE METHODS N III
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT.

TRYING TO sINPLfFf RED TAPE METHODS N TIE
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT.
The Secretary Of War has issued circular to the
clerks In his Department announcing the appoint
ment Of board (as stated In TIE sTAR some weeks
ago) to consider andreport practical plan for the
more simple and efficient transaction OF the busi-
ness Of the Department, and inviting suggestions
As to the means Of expediting the public business
retary Of the Treasury when, about Q month ago,
Q similar board was formed In that Department..
The War Department board Is entitled "A Board
on Business Methods," and Is composed Of Chief
These ofacefs are now hard At work Investigating
the methods BY which the work OF the Department
Is conducted, and are systematically taking up
and considering the value OF each step or the
ing % and snsesins: Il u; is Esown that great deal
OF what ts usually called red tape" exists ct pres
ent and II Is believed that large part OF the use
less machinery can be abolished.
The real inspiration OF this WORK comes from
Senator Cockertirs senate COMMITTEES, which be-
gun an investigation OF the business methods Of
the Executive Departments OF the Government
some months ego. The report OF this committee
every visible saasss inch oi the ssrsce q the de-
partmental routine In vteW o. this report ana the
subsequent boards that have been appQnted In the
Treasury and War DEPARTMENT. con1aoerable COM
"ss as a :s e Ss g g
that was supposed to Be wen done - the sehate
committee. The COMMITTEES, however. was In
tended only 70 pave the way Tor practical reform,
nc ne poase e, g g 50 s oaar rSa
Of each depertmenE It was thought that the
boards could carry On more e0cte1t detailed tn
vest1eattoo than the Committee and is u expected
e aas .as me- s g sss SsRs ssa sss
wtl probably b consumsd N The WORK q invest,-
Cation