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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
BLOWN TO PIECES.
Horrible Catastrophe Resulting from
the Careless Use OF Blasting
Powder.

Morris Donohue, foreman Of q gang Of
rock blasters on tho new branch Of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad, was tamping powder
in 12foot hole in cougIomerated rock when
the charge exploded with great force, causing
the death of three men, the fatal injury Of
three and the serious injury Of six others,
Some Of the men wers blowna distance Of
800 feet A horse and cart were standing
near by and they were blown down a thirty
foot embankment, crushing three men who.
went up in the air with them.
One man had his head blown of and the
legs Of another man were found in q neigh
boring field. The killed are: Secchi Aerenz,
George Soranez, Sorinh Coloazi; all Hun
garians and unmarried. The fatally injured
are: Johanas Frankowicz, Andrew Paule-
wics and George Mescheck All the injured
were taken to the hospitals in sleighs.
The accident occurred in a lonly spot in
the country, and it was some hours before
the injured could be cared for. They lay
bleeding for two hours in the snow and rocks
The cries of the injured were pitiful
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
LIVESTOCK Markets.
CENTRAL srocK-YARDs, EAST LInERrf.

CENTRAL STocK-YARDs, EAST LIBERTY.
CATTLE.
Run Of cattle light; selling on arrival az
AsaI asi.,a,,,e =, Sf ia TO zoe over last weeks
prices. p e Prime /, 400 to 1900 lbs, "a q 70 y
pood |. 200 to 1900 It's, $4 10 to 45O; fair
1000 70 1,i0o lbs, ss.75 TO 4; stockels ana ss,
Feeders. S2'75 to $50; bulls, stags and IaD'
cows cows 2.25 to $50; fresh cows, $s5 70 ~
HOGS.
Raca;rts ea;r. marked steady at the follow.
inc nriaas. Philadelphias, S5.S5 to 8; good
mixed. s.. 85 to SIS; best WORKERS y = aS.. x
$50. Common to light Workers, 20 ~ 70 2 o0'.
roughs, S3.5oto 8
SHEEP
supply of sheep light; market i,avs. SOW Essra q 8
s ~ 1 lna "a 81 to COOL IS to 30 lbs,
NJ NJ ~ q i5: fair rs to 30 lbs, $3.sS TO- 375f
common, q ~ N ST to S.b0: lambs, as toquahty ~
to 6.S5.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12

A CURIOUS custom with regard to
marriages existed until very recent
period In Suffolk, that If the younger
sister married before the elder she
must dance in the hogs trough. In
the West OF England, wherc the Gus
tom also existed, il was q fixed rule
that the lady should dance in green
eteckiags.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
FoRAKER's MESSAGE.
He Calls On the Legislature TO Pro-
test Against Free Wool

test Against Free WOOL.
Gov. Foraker, in his message to the Legis-
lature, calls attention to the fact that this Is
the centennial year Of the settlement Of the
State, and that the fact will be celebrated at
Marietta, Cincinnati and Columbus He re-
ports that the penitentiary is self -su5aining.
He recommends that the munidp boards
now appointed by the Governor, should be
appointed by the mayors Of cities and towns;
calls attention to the proposal Of in
surance men that a public official
investigate the cause Of all fires, in
view OF the increase of incendiarism; recon-
mends that no county, township or munich
pal corporation be allowed TO incur debt ex-
cecding 10 per cent of the valuation of its
real estate, and that where the debt already
exceeds that limit, no further debt be con-
tracted until the present debt is reduced be-
low this limit. He calls attention to the Dow
law, which he says has worked successfully
so far.
Gov. Foraker then launches into discus
sion Of the Presidents message, which he
roundly condemns as making proposals which,
IL carried out, would be disastrous ITO every
industry and every section of our country"
He proceeds:
Ohio ranks first of all the States of the
Union in sheep husbandry. In 1888 we had
$50, ,92O sheep valued at Si3, ,249, ,166. The re-
duction of the tariff on wool by the act of
that year has already produced to the wool
proUer.a nf thia SEata tho disoskro,is consa-
quences shown by the following table:
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12


But it is not until it is remembered that
not only has there been this decrease lin ths
number Of sheep and their value, but that
there has also been a decline in the value of
the wool produced Of about fourteen cents
per pound, that the full extent of this cAlam-
ity to our wool-growers is perceived and ap-
preciated. Our annual clip is not only about
six million pounds less than it was in 1888,
but the twenty-five million pounds now pro-
ducod bring to the owners of our focks each
year more than S3,OOO,O 900 less money than
formerly. To put wool on the free list, as
proposed, and thus put our wool growers in
competition with the free grass and cheap
labor of foreign woolgrowing countries, is
too unjustly discriminate against an honor
able, industrious and patriotic class of peo-
pie and to utterly destroy one of the most
important industries of the country; an in
dustry, in fact, without which no country
can Ee independent. The effect would fall
with particular severity upon this State,
since it would not only destroy the wool in
dustry, but also injuriously affectevery other.
'While, therefore, you have no power to
legislate with respect to national affairs, yet
it should be remembered that in your repres-
entative capacity you have an influence
which you should not fail to use for the good
of the people you represent, by adopting res
olutions of protest against such unwise, un-
just and unpatriotic propositions You have
also the right, and you should exercise it, Of
requesting our Representatives in Congress to
oppose all such measures that may be offered
Other and better ways can be provided for
disposing Of the surplus revenue than by
breaking down our home industry and expos
ing our labor to foreign competition.
'All, therefore, who think more Of this
country than they do of any other, and all
who appreciate the great blessings we have
enjoyed, inconsequence of the protective tariff
policy which has been pursued for the last q
years, should stand firmly together in its sup
port, and not only should we continue to pro
tect and develop every industry that is essen
tial to our greatness aud independence, but we
should afford direct protection to our labor by
carefully disseminating against every kind oil
socialistic, criminal or disreputable character
who may seek to migrate to our shores. Next
after our obligations to God, it is our highest
duty to take care of America"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
TO THE DEPUTY ORGANIZERS
OF THE FARMERS ALLIANCE.

Many complaints have been made to me,
that deputy organizers are not organizing
the territory assigned them with that dill
egence we have a right to expect. That
some appear to be waiting for farmers to
assemble, and send a special committee to
the deputy organizer, to come and organ
ize them, instead of going into each neigh
borhood, and explaining the Alliance to
the farmers, and inducing them to organ
ize. Several deputy organizers have made
no report to the State Secretary since
their appointment. Some have made but
few reports, indicating they have spent
but little time in the work. To those
whose reports to the State Secretary
show that they have worked diligently, l
must say, well done; the Alliance is proud
of you. If any deputy organizer finds
that he cannot work up the territory ASST
gned him in a reasonable time it is his duty,
to either ask for the appointment OF n
or more assistants, or resign. 1t is not
right to hold the Office of deputy organizer
anless you are going to canUass erery neigh
6orhood, either intellectually or by an assist
ant. We cannot reap the greatest benefits
of the business features of the Alliance,
until our State is thoroughly organized.
Upon you rests that responsibility. Push
the work.
Fraternally
S. B. ALEXANDER,
Pres't. n. G. F. A. and G. L.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
A SAFE TEST.

Those who are sometimes discour-
aged at the apparently slow progress
which at times the Alliance seems to
make in practical directions, should
remember that slowness of growth is
not peculiar to the Alliance but COM
mon to all organizations formed on an
idea. Organizations must not be
judged by members. 1t is not the
quantity but the quality which tells,
and from this point of view the ALI
ance has reason to be encouraged be
cause it has allied to itself the best Gle
ment of the farming class. There is
n 10 disputing this. n may safely wa
ger that in any precinct where an ALI
c organization exists that that sub
Alliance counts a majority of the
neighbo1hood, not necessarily in num-
Der, but in brains and character. If
any one doubts this let him figure it
up in his own neighborhood. Let him
put down in one column the first class
men, the second-class and the third
class by themselves and he will find
that the first-class men as a rule are in
the Alliance. Do not mistake, a mar
is first-class, not because he has most
means, but he is first-class in the Ali
ance when he would be f~rst-class as a
church member, or in an army, or as
an odd fellow, or as a member of a
POLITICAL party or in any other relation
where character, integrity and good
sense tell. The one who sneers at the
Alliance may put this in his pipe and
smoke on it, that the Alliance has the
cream of the farming population in it's
fold.
Let this be admitted as it must be
by observing men and two things fol
low, first that the Alliance will be an
eventual success and second that the
eleventh hour converts to Alliance
principles will be ashamed of them
selves for all time to come.
The Alliance will be a success be-
cause it is founded on a correct idea
and second because it has under it the
pillars of farming society. Every
State or county has its men who in
other circumstances might be Elijahs,
Pauls and Luthers, men who live and
die for principles sake, men who act
from motive, men who make opinion
and mould it, who form opinions and
act up to them and those men are in
Alliance. We invite the thought of
our readers to this fact and ask them
to verify it by their knowledge oftheir
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
THE FARMERS ALLIANCE.

The Richmond County Farmers
Alliance held it's regular meeting at
Laurinburg on the 3rd inst, There
were present about 35 delegates from
the different sub-Alliances in the
county. We had a very satisfactory
meeting and transacted some impor-
tant business. We feel that our Or
%ganization is fast gaining ground, and
that the day is not far distant when
the farmers will realize great good
from the system of cooperative work
ing which it is e~ndeavoring to estab-
lish. We are prepared to consider
propositions from manufacturers and
merchants to furnish supplies for the
present year. Each sub-Alliance has
been instructed to- elect a business
agent whose duty it is, after obtaining
from the trustees the amount desired
by each member, and what security he
can give, when security is required, to
negotiate with manufacturers or mer-
chants for such supplies as they may
need. The agents from the different
sub-Alliances are instructed to meet in
Wilmington on Wednesday, the 18th
inst, in order to ascertain whether
they can secure better terms there than
from our home merchants. We pro-
pose always to give home merchants
the preference and hope each sub Ali
ance will find in it's neighborhood some
substantial mercantile house prepared
and willing to furnish to its members
whatever they may need. Some of
our sub-Alliances reported having al
ready, in purchasing bagging and ties,
heavy groceries and fertilizers, jointly
saved to their members many dollars.
Some of these sub-Alliances made their
purchases in Wilmington; others
bought from their home merchants. A
secretary of n Of u sub-Alliances
stated that, in reply to a letter from
his Alliance to a certain guano com
pany requesting prices and terms, they
were informed that the company were
not prepared to sell them. After some
discussion, a motion was carried that
each member Of Richmond County
Alliance do refuse to trade with, or
use, any fertilizer or goods of any
manufacturers or merchants who re-
fuse to negotiate directly with the
Alliance. After some interesting and
instructive remarks from several of
the delegates the Alliance adjourned
to meet in Rockingham on the first
Friday in April next.
Very respectfully,
SECRETARY RICHMOND COUNTY ALL
ANCE.-Rockingham Rocket.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
THE GREATEST CITY IN THE
WORLD,

London is the greatest city the
world ever saw. It overs within the
Is miles radious of Charing Cross, 700
square miles. 1t numbers within these
boundaries 5000, 900 of inhabitants.
1t comprises over 1000, 900 foreigners
from every quarter of the globe. It
contains more Roman Catholics than
Rome itself; more Jews than the
whole of Palestine more Irish han
Dublin more Scotchmen than Edin-
burg more Welchmen than Cardiff
more country raised persons than the
counties of Devon, Warwickshire and
Durham combined. Has a birth every
five minutes has seven accidents
every day in it's 5000 miles of street
has on an average 40 miles Of streets
opened and $4,000 new houses built
in every year.-Erch0nge.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19

requested to hand in their credentials,
and about fifty delegates responded,
there being about that number or
more visiting members.
There being a vacancy in the execu-
tive committee, on motion, Capt. ID.
o. Bryant was added to said commit
tee.
On motion, R. j. Watson, DIR. AZ
J. Monroe and -- Davis were en-
rolled as delegates from Shallowell
Alliance.
On motion, the following were en-
rolled as delegates from Poplar Springs
Alliance F. G.. Sloan, w. F. M.
Harrington and David Campbell.
The following new Alliances ERE
admitted and their delegates enrolled:
Broadway, No. 1913; Cedar Grove, No.
pol Cedar Springs, No. 222; Fair
Haven, No. 223; and Moors Hill,
No. 232.
On motion, the secretary was
directed to call a meeting of the secre-
taries of the sub-Alliances previous to
IIle ueAG COUNTY ulocCiliS 81 Choo 0nO
reports of the sub-Alliances may be
in a more uniform order.
On motion, the following were
elected a committee on the good OF
the order: George Wilcox, b. Nc
Calvary and j. W. Lawrence.
On motion, the Alliance proceeded
to elect a trade committee, which re
suited in the election of the following:
J. w. Scott, d. 0. Bryan, DR.. A. j.
Monroe, A. H.. Gross and j. w. Cole.
On motion, George Cole was elected
Sergeant-at-Arms.
On motion of j. D. Henley, the
thanks of the Alliance we're rendered
to Messrs. McIver and Dalrymple for
the use of their hall.
Moved and carried that the next
meeting of the Moore County Alliance
be held at White Hill.
There being no other business, the
Alliance was closed in form.
j. B. WATSON, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19

The Boston Globe has been publish
ing lists of many of the aged residents
of New England, and it's returns show
about half of the male residents over
eighty years of age have been farmers,
and most of them are still engaged in
agriculture. This is positive, irrefut-
able evidence of the healthfulness of
farming. In considering whether an
occupation pays O. not, its healthful-
ness is al important consideration.
The gains in this life are not all ex-
pressed in dollars and cents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.

RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. 6, 1888.
The Wake County Alliance con
vened in this city today and was called
to order at II o'clock by the Presi-
dent, J. D. Allen.
In the absence Of Vice-President
McCullers, Bro. J. W. Jones was
chosen Vice-President pro tenn.
G. H. Clark, J. W. Smith and VIM.
Hendon were appointed a committee
on credentials. Thirty-four Alliances
were found to be represented.
On motion, Bro. j. j. Dunn was
appointed Assistant Secretary.
Reports from most Of the sub-Alli-
ances in the county were received,
showing them to be in a prosperous
condition.
Reports from the various commit
tees were received and satisfactory
progress was shown to have been
made in matters of Importance to the
order.
Spirited and interesting discussions
were had, participated in by brethren
Dowd, Hamilton, Polk and others.
After,a most harmonious and profit
able session, the Wake County ALI
ance adjourned to meet in Raleigh on
the first Friday in April, 1888.
w. @. CROwDER, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
THE ALLIANCE.

A Farmers Alliance has been or
ganized here. Last Thursday the
Alliance met for the first time since
it's organization and doubled it's men,
bership. The members are enthusi-
astic over the order and it's prospects.
They declare that they will soon have
a majority of the farmers of this
county.
1t is composed of the very best peo-
pie Of the county.-1arboro SoaeAerner.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Jan. g., 1888.
I'm just home from a meeting of
our County Alliance, held at Hope
we'll church, with Beach Cliff ALI
ance. And surely it was a pleasant
meeting. The hospitality, warm re-
ception and bountiful repast extended
by those brethren to the delegates and
officers of the county, will long be re-
membered. Beach Cliff has a mem
bership of SO, being the largest in the
county. A report from our business
agent, and the remarks made upon
the same, showed not only the advan-
tage of united effort, but that we were
going to make use of that advantage.
A letter from Capt. S. B. Alexan-
der to our President rendering his
resignation as Lecturer of the County
Alliance, was read by the Secretary
His resignation being accepted, F.. G..
Davidson, of Beach Cliff Alliance, was
elected to fill the vacancy.
The following resolution in regard
to your paper was unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS, The State Alliance,
County Alliance and sub-Alliance
have adopted The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER as their official organ, that
we, feeling the paper will be to a great
extent what we make it; realizing the
Importance of a good, solid CORE
spondence, and the benefit thus de-
rived from an exchange of our views,
one with another, recommend to our
members that we write for that paper
good solid communications, not only
as the news of the Alliance, but on
farm topics generally"
Our county is wide awake on
Greensboro. T. S NEAL.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
FLOR THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.

~JoNEsBoRo, N. c., Jan. S, 1883
According to previous notice, the
Moore County Farmers Alliance met
in the town of Jonesboro, n. c., Jan.
9Th, 1888, and was opened in form.
The following committees were ap-
pointed DR.. V. N. Seawell, A. A.
McPhail and DR.. A. J. Monroe on re-
ports and returns, and T. M. Cross,
George Cole and D. NJ. Underwood
on credentials.
The minutes of last meeting read
and confirmed.
delegates from sub-Alliances were
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19

own neighborhood. If it be a fact
outsiders a safely and wisely enter
the Alliance, for no organizations with
principles and men of principle, ever
yet in the providence of God, came to
the ground.-Planter and Crescent.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
WANTED!

Canvassers, male and female, for The
Home Library Association. Work pleas
ant, profitable and popular, because so
easily shown that membership in this As
ISOLATION may not only cost nothing, but
save money. Apply to >z..
H. w. RE1NHARr, Gen. Ag't,
ap2ltf Raleigh, n. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
NOtice-

Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of the
persons indebted to the estate to make payment to
me, and to all parties having claims against the
estate to present the same to me before the 25th day
of November. 1858, otherwise this notice will be
plead in bar of their recovery.
LUCY T. WIGGS,
dec16W EXecutriX.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
Pomona Hill Nurseries
POMONA, N. c.,

Two and a half miles west of Graons
boro, n. @. The main line of the r
& D. R. R. passes through the grounds
and within 100 feet of the Office
Salem trains make regular stops twico
daily each way. Those interested in
Fruit and Fruit growing are cordial.
ly invited to inspect this the LARGEST
nursery in the State and one am0nr
the largest in the South. .
The proprietor has for many wears
visited the leading Nurseries North
and West and corresponded with those
of foreign countries, gathering everv
fruit that was calculated to suit the
South, both native and foreign. The
reputation of Pomona Hill Nurseries
is such that many agents going out
from Greensboro, representing other
nurseries, try to leave the impression
that they are representing these nur.
series. Why do they do it? Let the
public answer.
I have in stock growing (and can
snow VISITORS Jhe same) Ihe largest and
best stock of trees, &C., ever shown Or
seen in any two nurseries in North
Carolina, consisting of apple, peach.
pear, cherry, plum, grape, japanese
persimmon, Japanese plum, apricots,
nectarine, Russian apricot, mulberry,
ounces. Small fruits: Strawberry
raspberry, currants, pecans, English
walnuts, rhubard, asparagus, ever
greens, shade trees, roses, &c.
Give your order to my authorized
agent or order direct from the nur-
sery. Correspondence solicited. Des-
criptive catalogues free to applicants.
Address, j. VAN LINDLEY,
Pomona,
Guilford county, N. c.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
The 0u''s Jersey Red: The Coming Hog"

Are Of a quick growth and attain to an enormous
size, hence they require less feed than any other
Hog to produce the same quantity of pork. Be-
Red. My stock hogs are all registered stock, not
akin. Parties desiring pigs of this justly famous
stock of hogs will do well to apply soon. Write for
terms. Mention this paper.
Address, B. N. SMITH,
de221m Centre, Guilford Co., n. c..
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-12

scenes OF disorder occurred outside Of the
residence of Senior Conovas. In order to
escape from the mob he drove TO the house
Of his brother-in-aw the Marquis OF
Sotomayor. The crowd continued the
demonstration in front OF the Con-
soryatiyo Club and the Conservative
journals. Al the Epocd building, the
mob again become violent and every
window in the place was smashed. The
agitation abated at midday, but there was
u renewal OF the demonstration ut 4
o'clock this afternoon, and the Conscrva-
tive club was obliged to close its doors.
\ Republican journal, the Pdis, appeared
this evening with manifesto from the
Republican students, in which they
expressed sympathy with the action Of
their comrades at Seville aud elsewhere.
The Epocu in the meantime had pub
lishcd an extra, headed "ln Open
Revolution in which the scenes
of the morning were described
Among the incidents related was
one that occurred at tho residence oi the
Marquis of Casammnla. Anoisy crowd
had gathered in front OF the chouse, and tho
Marquis finally came out on the balcony,
and, boldly confronting the mob, asked
them what II was they wanted. In reply
they shouted death 10 Conservatives. "
Tho Marquis invited the loader OF the
crowd 20 come inside, but the invitation
was not accepted The uproar continued
until 10 O'Clock, when the crowd gradu.
ally dispersed. During tho excitement
copies OF the different Conservative jour
nails were burned In the public squares.