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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-19
THE CRAZE.

W. are fully persuaded that the
man who handles carelessly a vicious
bull or COW under the impression that
the animal has been rendered harm
less by the loss of horns will find out
that he has been leaning on a broken
reed.
An experienced stockman once told
us that the most mischievous and dan
gerous animal he ever had on his farm
was a hornless bull. He said he would
work his cropped head through a rail
fence and give a toss and twist with
the strong muscles of his neck and
reduce the obstruction at once to only
about two feet high. He killed num-
bers of pigs in pasture by striking
them with the top of his head and
breaking their ribs. One night shortly
before our informant was speaking,
a stallion and a Jersey bull got loose
in his stable and the bull was killed.
eff it had been the polled BULL" said
he, "instead of the Jersey, I'm mighty
sure I would have found the horse
dead and the bull alive"
No one who has ever got an acct
dental side stroke from the horns of
a bull, will make light ofthe powerful
muscles of his neck, whether propell-
ing horns or a bony crown without
horns. Perhaps the polled breeds that
have been many generations without
horns, may inherit a distrust of their
attacking power, but they are danger
Gus beasts, and don't you forget it.
The proposition that it does not
hurt an animal to bind his head fast in
a stanchion and saw his horns off
through the quick may be told to the
marines" The argument in support
of it, that the animal goes to eating
again when released, is not convincing
to n who has seen a sick horse or
COW almost in the agony Of death go
to cropping grass mechanically. Yet
this is no uncommon sight.
A correspondent Of Hoard's Dairy
man says upon the subject: "From
my experience I should say 90 slow.
About forty years ago my father had
some COWS that had their horns sawed
off, and they seemed all right for a
while, but they never healed up.
There was a hole left, and extending
down into the nostril as it did, it
nearly spoiled the COWS. If [ were
going to practice it [ should do it
while the animals were young. F.
P. Hudson, Mass. This experience
corresponds with that of some farmers
about Bloomington, ILL.,, where it is
reported a hundred head recently
died after having been subjected to
the "harmless" process of having
their horns sawed off.-Farmers' Home.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-19

his land his land will feed him.

his land, his land will feed him"
In computing the cost of raising
wheat, it is not fair to put down at a a
high figure the services of men and
teams, for the vast majority of farmers rs
in the country are those having small
places, and who do their own work
with the. help of members of their
families; and were their teams not SO
engaged, they would cost nearly as
much standing idle as when at work:
At 20 to 25 bushels to the acre, at
80 to 100 cents, and straw for sale or
fertilizing purposes at So per ton,
wheat possesses advantages over other
grains; it is put in at a season free
from press Of other work, and can be
sold in a lump, and the proceeds ap-
Piled to wiping out that mortgage
which some recent writer's seem to
think covers every farm.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-06-19
A L E FOR THE BIRDS.

Farmers, did you ever stop to con-
slider what valuable, inestimable friends
you have in the birds? Have you
any recollection Of ever getting out
your old rusty shot gun and banging
away at the crows and blackbirds ?
"Ah, but" you say, "they were taking
my corn" Well, what if they were -?
Are you SO stingy you won't allow
them a few grains of corn for a whole
years work in gobbling up grubs and
insects that would otherwise prey
upon your crops? Yes, ever the
crow is your friend, rather than your
enemy. Each class of birds has it's
use in the economy of nature. Of
those that rid the atmosphere Of in
sects that would otherwise increase
and overload it, are the swallow, swift,
and hawk. The w~oodpeckers, chicka-
dees, and creepers protect the trunks
of the trees. Warblers and fycatchers
protect the foliage. Blackbirds, crows,
thrushes and larks protect the surface
of the soil. Snipe and woodcock pro
tect the soil below the surface.
If all the birds were swept from
the face of the earth. man could not
exist. Insects would become so
numerous that vegetation would wither
and die, and the earth become as bar
rem as Egypt with her many plaques.
Besides, isn't it better to allow
natures. songsters a mite of our pro-
ducts for their music, than to pay the
old hand-organ man for his infections?
Then, instead of putting up "scare-
crows" put up in your fields cards Of
1nvltation-mottoes, as it were-say-
ing in effect, "Welcome," "God Bless
our Birds" ETC., and emphasize the
matter by getting a "sprout" after
every boy who won't learn to let the
birds Ohio VALLEY Farmer.
Subscribe to PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
LAKE CITY AND COLUMBIA.
Circuiut Court - immigration from
Distinguished Visitors.

Circuiut Court - immigration from
Distinguished Visitors.
LAKE CITY, May 13.-Maj. A. J. Russ ell,
State Superintendent Of Public Schools, DR..
f. S. Grill, State Treasurer, and Gen. w.
d. Barnes, Comptroller, we're in town on
Monday last looking after the Florida Ex-
perimental Station and the State Agricul-
uural College at this place. The much
needed buildings ON the grounds of the
Agricultural farm for the Experimental
Station will be erected at once and the
necessary implements, machinery, etc, will
be placed therein at an early date.
Prof. w. II. Ashmead, Entomologist,
was on visit TO the Experimental Station
and College few days ago on business in
his department of the Station.
+. A. Gonzales returned from his immi-
grafton visit to Cuba last week, and
brought with him Senior Eduardo j. Val
des DIR. Juan r. Fegneroe, Senior Ramos
Topaz and Senorita Severa Topaz, of
Havana. 1t is rumored that these gentle-
men came on an inspecting tour, and after
they had seen the country Senior Valdes
sent for his friends and advised them to
come at once, prepared to commence opera
tions in the culture of the Florida-Cuba
tobacco. which has been proven to be suor
cess I'm the neighborhood OF Lake City,
Columbia county. A most cordial welcome
is extended these people by the citizens Of
our town and county.
Prof B. +. Noodle left for Washington,
ID. c.. few DAYS ago, TO appear before the
Committee on Tariff and Import Duties in
the interest Of the tobacco producers of
Florida. He will enter protest against any
reduction of import duties at present on
Florida cigar leaf tobacco. lie wants to
protect the industry
The primary meetings OF tine Democratic
party will soon be held 10 select delegates to
the county convention, which will, on May
10, select delegates to the st. Augustine
Convention, which meets May 20 TO select
delegates to the National Convention, also
TO nominate candidates for Governor, Jus.
tices Of the Supreme Court, Secretary OF
state, Attorney General, Comptroller,
Treasurer, Commissioner Of Agriculture and
Democratic electors.
The Lake City Water Works Company
are progressing with their works finely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
CLEVELAND AS AN ARBITRATOR.
Costa Rica More Than Pleased With
His Fairness.

New YORK, May 13.-Advices from Pan
anna say that the arbitration of the Presi-
dent of the United States on the boundary
question with Nicaragua has made very
favorable impression on the people of
Costa Rica, as the cardinal point submit
ted to arbitrator has been judged
in absolute, conformity with the
rights of the Republic, and
with the allegations presented by the gov
ernment since the beginning of the dispute
Treating on this question the Gdcetd Off
cldt says that the settlement once for all of
this sole point of disagreement between the
two republics is matter of congratulation
to both governments, as its removal thus
makes possible the further strengthening of
the bonds of fraternity which unite th5m.
RIGHTS CLEARLY DEFINED.
The decision of the arbitrator" con-
tinues the paper, 'is even of greater i'm
port since by it the rights of both republics
stand out clear and unmistakable in the
affairs that relate to the navigation of the
San Juan river and the canal concession,
which have also been subjects
OF discussion. Both republics owe
lively gratitude to the President of the
United States for the good will with which
he so worthily lent his valuable aid to two
sister countries, which are alike admirers
OF the great Republic of the North. The
hepubic of Costa Rica delights in now
paying its homage to President Cleveland" 4"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
A LAST RALLY FOR MILLS.
THE WEEK TO BE ONE OF MAG
NIFICENT FIGHTING.

Carlisle to Hurl His Oratorical Thun-
derbolt Without Having 1t Set to
Fixed Lines-A Belief that the Bill
Will Be Passed before the st. Louis
Convention Meets.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Chairman Mills
and the other members of the majority Of
the WAYS and Means Committee still think
that the tariff bill will pass the House be-
fore the st. Louis convention meets, but
they do not now care SO much about this as
+bev did before the State conventions began
TO announce the position of the Democratic
narty in the different States in regard to
the President and his tariff reform policy.
There is now no doubt in their minds that
the Presidents tariff message will be the
party platform regardless of the action of the
House on the Mills bill. Nevertheless, they
are working and will work to get the bill
through by June 5. The consideration of
ali the amendments which the Democrats
purpose proposing to the tariff bill by the
majority of the Ways and Means Com
mittee will greatly abridge the time neces-
sarily to be devoted to the consideration of
the bill under the five minute rule. No
unnecessary delay on the part of the Re-
publicans will be permitted.
CARLIsLE's SPEECH.
Sneaker Carlisle will not prepare his
tariff speech in advance. lie will speak
from notes, probably replying more or less
to Messrs. McKinly and Reed, who will
SUM up the Republican arguments. Mr..
Carlisle is familiar with the tariff question
and so ready in debate, that he will make a
better speech in this way than if he pre-
pared it and printed it week in advance.
hs most of the other speakers. His speech
will be the event of the debate The
Senate will not be in session and
kll it's members who can do so will go to
hear Mr.. Carlisle. So will all the members
bf the House, while the galleries will be
crowded. Mr.. Carlisle was considered be-
fore he went into the Speakership the best
tariff talker on either side of the House.
He will make on Saturday the best speech
made on either side.
PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK.
If the programme outlined by the Demo
cratic majority of the Ways and Means
Committee holds good the coming week in
the House will be entirely devoted to gen
eral debate on the tariff bill, even
Tuesday, which had been set apart
for consideration of labor bills,
being occupied in that ways.
in pursuance of an arrangement by which
the Committee on Labor is to have another
day at later date. Interest in the discus
sion promises to increase as the week which
Will end the debate draws to a close, owing to
the fact that several of the leading spirits
on both sides of the House are announced
to speak.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
BOULANGER ON THE STUMP.
He Rails at the Deputies and His
Other Opponents.

PARIS, May 13.-Gen. Boulanger, speak
ing last night at dinner given in his honor
at Lille, reminded his hearers that it was
not he who had advanced distant expedi-
tions causing the deficit. His crime was a
simple desire to concentrate the military
forces instead of scattering them in the
service OF sharpers who never hesitate
between personal gain and public
ruin. 1.-THE originators of these
criminal campaigns are the men wno accuse
me of dreaming of war and the dictatorship" "
! T1en, severely attacking the Chamber of
| Deputies as a body, Gen. Boulanger said
ut is not of me, but of you that they are
afraid. The danger they have invented
serves to conceal that which, through them,
the country is mourning"
He concluded his remarks with his usual
arguments in favor of Boulangerist ideas.
OFF FOR vALENCIENNEs.
He left Lille this morning for Valen-
ciennes. Crowds of people gathered to
watch his departure, and a disturbance
arose among them, during which the police
made several arrests. During his journey
the General was the recipient of several
ovatons. On his arrival at Valenciennes
the streets were thronged. He was re-
ceived with cheers, mingled with few
| Kisses.
| EXCITING SCENES.
| Exciting scenes were witnessed along the
route taken by Gen. BOulanger. The Police
had the greatest difficulty in clearing the
road at Lille, where windows and even
housetops were crowded. Many threw eggs
and -four at the General.
At Valenciennes Gen. Boulanger held a
public reception, and crowds of people filed
through the hotel. all classes being repre-
sented. In the -throng were many school
boys and women with babies in their arms.
The General had kind word for all.
| AT Auzin two anti-BoulangeristS at a
window excited the animosity of the crowd,
who threatened to burst in the doors and
chastise the offenders unless they desisted.
The men thereupon drew pistols, and toe
crowd becoming enraged, tore up paving
stones and fired volleys at the doors and
windows of the house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
CROPS IMPROVED.
Much Needed Rains Have Fallen in
Some of the Dry Districts.

Much Needed Rains Have Fallen in
Some of the Dry Districts.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-The crop bulle-
TIN for the week ending May 12, issued by
the Signal office, says: 1.-THE weather has
been especially favorable for growing crops
during the week in the central valleys and
In the districts on the Atlantic coast. Rains
which were much needed in the winter
wheat regions and in the eastern portion
OF the cotton region, occurred
during the week, and reports from those
sections indicate that the weather has fa-
VoIably affected cereals, pasturage and
iruit. More rain is needed in the western
portion of the cotton region, although crops
N that section are reported as having i'm
proved during the week. The season
Is reported backward in New
England, where well distributed
rams have improved the crop conditions
In Minnesota and Dakota the season is ap-
parently fifteen days late. Excessive pre-
clpitation and unusually low temperature
lor the season have been unfavorable TO
crops, and farm work in this section has
Deem greatly retarded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
MADNESS OF THE MISSISSIPPI
Alexandria Invaded and the People
Made Prisoners.

Made Prisoners.
ST. LOUIS, May 13.--At IL o'clock yes
terday morning tho Ievee situated south of
Alexandria, Missouri, broke in several
places and n vast volume Of water began
pouring into the town, which was COM
pletely inundated. A spasmodic attempt
was made to check the irresistible
flood, but within few minutes the laborers
quit and accepted the inevitable. 1t re-
quired less than an hour TO inundate tho
entire town. which is covered with water
from two TO six feet submerging almost
every foot of ground.
PEOPLE IMPRISONED.
The water having reached half Of the
houses their occupants have sought refuge
in the upper stories of the buildings, where
they win be imprisoned until the subsiding
of the flood. In the main streets the water
is fully 3 feet deep, circumscribing the
movements Of tho population and
rendering transportation from one point to-
another possible only by means of sxiffs or
rudely constructed RATS. The sidewalks
are overflOwed and skiffs are landed in the
doorways of private residences Business
is entirely suspended. There has been no
loss of life nor great damage to property
within tho town.
VAST EXPANsE OF WATER.
At this point the Mississippi river is fully
seven miles wide and wittSn the range of
vision one vast expacse ~ water greets the
eye The area Of farming land in the Mis-
souri, bottoms that Is submerged is esti-
mated at 75, 900 acres, and continuance of
the food will result in Appropriated loss
TO the farming community of that region
of at least 100000. A high
wind is prevailing to-day. which
caused the waves to wash
the openings in the Warsaw levee, which
affords protection to some 10000 acres of
fertile Illinois land. The report which
reached the city thai the levee had broken
at point four or five miles south of War
saw could not be verified
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
RUIN ON RED RIVER.
Lives and Property Swallowed up in
the Overflow.

bnO ONOIilOW
ST. LOUIS, May 13.-Advices from the
Red river country report that the damage
done TO the inhabitants of the Red river
valley during the past ten days is almost
beyond computation and the overflow the
largest since 1913. Most Of the plantations
near tho river have been covered with
water from 4 TO feet deep, and many miles
Of fencing, cribs and barns have been
washed down and carried away.
FURNITURE SWEPT AWAY
Many Of the people have lost their house
hold furniture, provisions and corn. In
several places the river water extended
from the hills OF Arkansas 10 the hills of
Texas, "a distance of ten 10 fourteen miles.
At West Harwood a negro was drowned
yesterday while trying to swim from the
overflow
Two white men were drowned in Mil
Creek, aud quite "A number Of other deaths
arc rep jrted but the names are not given.
Planting in the bottoms will all have to
be done over again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
! PRICE $40 A YEAR,
/ bCENTS A COPY.
FIRES SKYWARD LEAPS.
ONE OF DIsSTON's SAW WORKS
BUILDINGS BURNED.

Two Hundred and Fifty Mon Thrown
Out of Work and 1900 Others
Affected by the Confiagration-Ligh
ming Fires an Oil Tank and Big
Blaze Follows.
PHILADELPHIA, May 13-A large brick
building, which contained the steel works
and rolling mill of Disston's extensive saw
works at Tacony, was totally destroyed by
fire, which broke out few minutes after
: O'Clock this morning.
The structure was in ruins within an
hour, causing a loss of 100000, on which
there is insurance of 100000 The flremen
succeeded in confning the fire to the one
building. The building was 400 by 100 feet
in dimensions and $50 persons were ems
ployed.
OTHER woRKMEN AFFECTED.
All will be thrown out of employment for
some time, and as all the work done in the
establishment passed through this DEPART
mont l,60O other employees will be more or
less affected. The null was the most COM
plete of its kind in the
country and the immense amount Of ma
chinery used was of the most improved
kind. All of this will have TO be rebuilt by
the firm from the drawi ngs, which were
fortunately saved.
LIGHTED OIL TANKS.
OIL CITY Pa, May l3r-An iron tank
containing 49, 900 barrels OF oil, two miles
up Oil creek, was struck by lightning Sat-
urday At IL o'clock this morning the tank
boiled over, setting fire to another tank, on
the opposite sideof the creek3 containing
"a, 900 barrels.
The Keystone refinery, a short distance
from the fire, is in some danger. Dams are
being built in the creek TO protect property
along the creek The oil and tanks are
owned by j. b. Smithman. Thirty-seveu
thousand barrels of oil are insured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
SLATE OF THE SENATE.
The Bills Lik kely to be Taken Up
During the Week.

The Bills kelly to be Taken Up
During the Week.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-The pension ap-
preparation bill, the Cincinnati exposition
bill, the pleuro pneumonia bill, and the bill
for the admission of Washington Territory
are the measures which more than any
others bid fair to occupy the time of the
Senate in open session during this
week, and they are likely, if
reached at all, to come up in
the order named. The Senate has for to-
morrow the task Of deciding in what way,
and to what extent, if at all, it will admit
the public to knowledge of ITS proceedings
ay c 9 p o TeSy Teay and nde viii Gag probab1 sie
consume the greater part of the week,
though if it be decided to sit with open
doors it is not likely TO be taken up until
the latter part Of the week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
POPE LEO FIRM,
MOROCCO SAVED HER MONEY.
An Apology to the Consul and the
Prisoners Released

LONDON, May ia dispatch from
Gibraltar to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany concerning the settlement of the dis
pute between the United States and No
rocco says: "After the withdrawal Of
claims for money indemnity, an apology
was rendered to the American Consul, and
orders were given for the immediate re-
lease of tho persons whose arrest gave rise
to the trouble"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
ST. MARY's UP TO SNUFF.
Every encouragement Being Given the
kailrOad Projectors.

tsAllEOdQ 4 EIOJoCgOTos
ST. MARY's, GA, May l3.-The citizens
Of st. Mary's at a public meeting ratified an
ordinance l. Gently passed by the city coun-
ell, granting the right Of way over certain
streets, and large area Of water front in
this city for railroad purposes Ito A. Curtis
and associates, Of New York" The road
contemplated is from Jesup. Ca, to Harts
Roads, Fla. on condition OF the payment OF
81 900, and providing the road is commenced
before the close OF 1888 aud finished before
Dec 81 1899. The Intense secrecy Of this
movement and It's shadowy foundation has
not caused a large amount Of enthusiasm
over tho propos d route. This same grant
was formerly made TO a road now partly
graded over this route, and which was pur-
chased by tho Plant system some time since,
and on which tho work was Immediately
suspended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
SURVIVORS OF A SCHOONER.
They Reach New York Two Months
After Their Vessels Loss.

NEW YORK, May 13-The steamer
Finance, from South American ports, ar
rived here to-day. She brings as passen-
gers Capt. Lavender and the crew Of five
men of the schooner Alice Montgomery, +,
from Norfolk for Providence, whicn foun-
dered in the blizzard Of March IL. The
shipwrecked men were picked up by the
bark Guy c. Goss from Philade phia for
Japan, and landed at Pernambuco, Brazil.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
DOM PEDRO's DEBILITY.
Symptoms of Paralysis and Suffering
from Diabetes.

from Diabetes.
MILAN. May 13.-The chest affection
with which the Emperor of Brazil has been
suffering has abated, but the patient now
shows symptoms of paralysis and
is suffering from diabetes, which
causes pain. He is kept UP
with strong coffee. A telegram from the
Princess Imperial concerning the abolition
of slavery in Brazil has caused him 70 rally.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
Trowning at the sen.

LONDON, May 13.-The Government has
ordered that two modern 30-ton guns be
mounted on the central bastian facing the
sea at Sheerness. Other measures Of de-
fense will be adopted on the Thames.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
TRICKERRY SOMEWHERE.

1t is stated that the Posen Ladies' ad-
dress to the Empress was
twice returned indorssd "acceptan o
refused" The Court Marshal's Office
after careful inquiry announced that it was
impossible TO ascertain who returned the
address. The incident is much commented
upon. Upon being sent the third time the
address reached the Empress safely.
Prince Bismarck will go to Varzin in a
few days.
The Emperor spent the day sitting in an
arm chair, reclining on a sofa, and occa-
sionally walking up and down his study.
He had many visitors, including Prince
Frederick Charles He retired at 8 o'clock.
The Empress received Prof Virchow, who
afterward conferred with DR.. Mackenzie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
Capture of q Murderer.

LEBANON, PA, May 13.-William Show
ers, under sentence OF death for the murder
Of his two grandchildren, and who escaped
from Jail here last Tuesday night, was
captured to-day within a mile Of his old
home and Is now safe in Jail