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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
NEWS ITEMS.

There are now ninety orphan children
at the orphanage at Thomasville.
The Baptist church at Durham has
unanimously extended a call to Rev. G.
P. Bostick, of Concord.
The people in and around the village
of Dunn want a new county formed with
Dunn as the county seat.
The Rev. Mr.. Pearson is preparing to
build a residence on his lot in Asheyille,
and make that town his permanent home.
Work on the silk factory at Wadesbore
is being pushed rapidly on and the build
ing will soon be ready to receive the ma
chinery.
North Carolina has a fair proportion
of the present Congress. There are
nineteen native-born North Carolinians
in Congress.
Forest City is taking active steps to-
wards building a cotton factory at that
place on the same plan Of the one recent
ly started in Charlotte.
The livery men Of Raleigh have signed
an agreement to close their stables on
Sundays hereafter. and not hire out their
teams on any condition on Sundays, ex7
cept in case of sickness when it is abso-
lutely necessary.
During the year 1887 there have been
established in. this State II carriage and
wagon works, q cigar and tobacco fac
tories, 26 cotton and wooden mills, fhe
State leading in this branch) Fl -four and
grist mills, IS ice factories, SO mines and
quarries, Is railroads, 8 street railways
and 81 wood working establishments. /.
The Grand Lodge Of Masons met in
this city on the 18th inst. and was well
attended. The Grand Secretary's report
shows that six new lodges were formed
during the year; there are 5000 affiliating
Masons in the State and about 5000 nom
afiliating members The Oxford Orphan
Asylum received during the year Gnclud-
ing the States appropriately S19,072.91,
and expended S1e,428.27. There are now
22I children in the institution and there
are 80 applicants for admission. A memo
rial was introduced to remove the Grand
Lodge to Oxford. The officers elected
for the ensuing year were: N. w,
Charles Fl. Hobinson, Wilmington, Grand
Master; r W., Samuel II. Smith, Win
ston, N. c., Deputy. Grand Master; r. W,
Hezekiah A. Gudger. Senior Grand War
den; r. W., John w. Cotton, Tarboro,
Junior Grand Warden; William 3. AM
derson, Grand Treasurer; Donald w.
Balm, Grand Secretary. Thos. A. Green
was reelected a director of the Oxford
Orphan Asylum for a period of FIVE years.
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eral treasury of the State, or abolish it
altogether.
The committee also offered as a
part of their report the resolution of
DR.. Parker on this subject, and asked
for its adoption.
The report was discussed by D. R.
Parker, A. Graves, H. B. Norris, Geo.
Wilcox, @. Mcdonald and others and
was on motion adopted. Mr.. Graves
moved to reconsider the vote by
which the report just read was adopted,
and the motion did not prevail.
D.. Reid Parker read a resolution
adopted by the National Farmers
Alliance at Shreveport, La, on the
l4th of October, appointing a commit
tee consisting of S. B. Alexander, L..
L. Polk and N. H. C. Elliott, to pre-
sent the principles, aims and purposes
of the Farmers Alliance to the Asso-
citation, and moved that the body re-
ceive the committee at 2:3O o'clock D
M, and the motion was adopted.
S. B. Alexander moved that the
standing committees named in our
Constitution be appointed by the Presi-
dent and be published in The Pro
GREssIvE FARMER, and that they be re.
quested to report at the next regular
meeting of this Association and the
motion was adopted,
On motion the Association adjourned
to meet at $50 o'clock p. m.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
EVENING SESSION.

Jan. II, 1888.
The. Association was called to order
by Presidedt Carr.
Mr.. c.. Mcdonald introduced the fol
lowing resolutions, which were consid-
cred separately and adopted unani-<
mously:
Resolved, That the thanks of this
Association are rendered to the gentle
men and ladies who.have SO kindly en-
lived our evening exercises with most
excellent music. ,,s.
RESOLVED, That the thanks of this
Association be rendered OF the hotels
and boarding houses Of Greensboro for
the reduced rates allowed to the mem
bers of the Association.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Farmers Association are hereby ten
dered to the Tobacco Association Of
this city for their kindness in tender
ing carriages for the use of the mem
bers of this Association to visit the
various places of interest in and around
the city of Greensboro.
Mr.. F. S. Neal, of Mecklenburg, in
troduced the following:
WHEREAS, The different farmers
organizations of this State have adopt
ed THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER as their
official organ,>a whereas, we regard
it as eminently efficient and perfectly
loyal to our interests, therefore
Resolved, That the members of this
Association are hereby requested to
contribute to it's columns communica-
tons on the various branches of prac-
tical farming.
Mr.. Mcdonald made a strong speech
in favor of the resolution, and in com
mendation of the paper, and moved
the adoption Of the resolution by a
rising vote. The motion was adopted
unanimously.
On motion, the Association adj
journed to meet in the city of Raleigh
on the second Wednesday in January, !
1889.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19
SESSION.

odLudIy l., 1000.
The Association was called to order
by the President, and the special order
the reception of the committee from
the National Farmers Alliance-was
taken up. Mr.. N. He. Elliott, National
Lecturer and State organizer, was in
troduced to the Association and pro-
ceeded to give a sketch of the history Of
the order, it's aims, purposes and prin-
ciples. He showed it's practical work
ings and how it is beneftting the
farmers where they are we'll organized
and what it hopes to accomplish for
them. His speech was open, frank
and clear. Quite a lumber of ques-
lions were propounded and answered
readily He was followed by l.. L.
Polk in a short speech. Geo. Cole and
Gen. Barringer also addressed the
Convention in strong and able speeches
in the interest of organized effort
on the part of the farmers. Gen. Bar
ringer offered the following resolution
Resolved, That this Association cor
daily commended the Farmesr' Ali
ance to the people of this State.
The resolution was adopted unani-
mously.
DIR. A. B. Mobiles introduced the
following:
Resolvea, That our State Commits
sioner of Agriculture, Mr.. John Rob
inson, be respectfully invited to appear
before this Association and present,
for it's information, a sketch of the
work performed by him and the sub
department over which he presides
since the last meeting to this body.
Adopted.
The Commissioner responded to the
call.
The special order-the report of the
committee on Miscellaneous subjects
it being a declaration of principles
was now taken up and after some de-
bate, was on motion adopted.
Mr.. j. P. Kerr Chairman Of commit
tee. on Drainage, rotation of crops,
grain, grasses. and stock, submitted
the following report.
Your committee appointed on Drain
age, Rotation of Crops, Grains, Grasses
and Stock submit the following report:
DRAINAGE.
Few farmers realize the Importance of
drainage, and the manifold advantages
derived therefrom. Drainage is a most
important element in bringing our lands
to the highest state of fertility. By a
thorough system Of drainage, many of the
lands now cultivated would become more
fruitful and much of the rich low grounds
now unsightly marshes, can by drainage
be made to yield abundant haryests.
AS far as practicable, your committee
would recommend blind-ditching or un-
derdraining.
These bitches should be cut from 8 to
5 feet in depth, and II to 2 feet wide in
the bottom, and cut with sufficient fall to
drain readily.
We recommend tile drains where the
tile can be procured conveniently, and at
a price low enough to admit of it's being
used.
Stone makes a good under-drain, but is
an expensive method unless the stone can
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-01-19

On motion, the report was adopted.
On motion, the Association adj
journed to meet Immediately after the
session of the Institute this evening.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02

A New York letter OF late date an
nounces that Colonel Dudley, who knows
more about Indiana than anybody else,
declares not only to newspaper men for
publication, but in the freedom of pri-
vate intercourse with friends, that he
has not the smallest doubt of the elec-
sion of the Harrison ticket in Indiana
He says he has made all the concessions
Indiana democrats rely upon and then
made careful canvass OF the results oil
the republican poll, with the result of q
certain majority OF 5000 or s 900 for
Harrison. Olsrkson OF Iowa laughs q,
the democratic claims that they have
hopes of Illinois, Michigan and Other
western states, and declares the weakest
of these as assuredly republican as bis
own state. The committee ia sure Of
Uonneoticut, and will admit no shadow
of doubt as TO New Hampshire. Con
servatlve members do not CLAIM New
jersey nor take much stock IN Elkins
claims that he can carry West Virgins
with proper encouragement, though il
is admitted that be is making vigorous
canvass there.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
N sniT-~I Ii3TlT = HraT0 sToI7oa
.l,,R Flat FAILURE,
Democrats FsStnS bosNdusFHAiz shetef,
-. feet or tho AYahI Letter


a1ot ieet OF thsiSs Ssssiht IF ttsrnols
be Indianapolis, Dot. 3l--The publication
IbyB Che Sentinel this morning OF what
} ipfurboyts ta, be a fao-sip,ia ty,o r,,,on
faA oaant IN, rt'TlaIf T n N 80 s!g .5tefHT
pfst H@Pipfi '!sI'ssita
IhRef epshe natEf'nat rep ba,bam coahfart6s
tee gfvipS fnssfaSsaor'sI ne eafthngf the
eiecfioaln'Aa 'Aauaan,h ID ssne npohsidea1 5SasS
esNpniof the oafshereh1 sesrcsly' nAnys
fhlag fiss was talk ed' ssfa nsfouftf head
quar- tefs' snS Oopies 'ot fheoi sifeBed Nestef
Wers 11 1fgrnif@hedo @ r. e6tfesp6h dehtH sf
uemtcrstic newspapers last hight" Yhb
Sentinel states that the original copy is
EhAppj possession OF issJedltaSs and can be
seen ny aaTwmember yak thao pitiEena;
commat eea al, 4 ", PEs EEhes tssilss elsetipn
leag gus ,sorIbY anYR pf1ipisls 10 Rhodt are
ohsrged with the aamlnlstratia satffha
law a6eei lektern mod Editor Moxse.a
possession noEers Live ii Hhestsg psin ted
with blue Ink. The nhmeoissh6 person
to which it was addressed has beenonut
oat. Ihere Is great yarietyysoof
opinion as TO its genuineness.
early In the day Ool. Dudley
wired the editor OF the Indianapolis
News, declaring the letter forgery and
fsS~SsNeN shy paper
puhliehing the same. Editor Morse, of
the Sentinel, AYERS his conviction OF the
Renuineness OF the authorship and
signature OF the letter aud to reporter
stated that he would tell the grand jury
what ne kueW about it's authenticity
Mr. Morse stated that the signature had
been examined by bankers and experts
familiar with Dudiey's writing, who
agreed shat II was MS signature.
Secretary Sheerin, OF the democratic
national committee, states that the let
ter was sent to Chairman Jewett Mon
day night. he (Sheerin( had no doubt
whatsoever that 1T was signed and sent
by Dudley. he thought it possible that
Dudley would be prosecuted.
Chairman 5ewett was too busy to be
interviewed on the subject.
Chairman Huston. OF the republican
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02

.
A we'll authenticated report is going
the rounds that the franchise of the Du-
luth, Huron & Denver trailroad has been
purchased by Jsy Gould, who will at once
straighten out the financial affairs of the
company and finish tho line CLARK
(Dakl Pilot.
The Gould interest Qhe Missouri Pa
citic) hos recently filed articles of moor
poration for an extension from Omaha
to Yankton, If there is truth In the fore
gong 1t osn be readily supposed that
Gould will add the Duluth, Huron &
Denver to the extension, vie the Jim
river valley aud thus connect the Mis-
souri, Pacific system OF the sonth with the
lakes of the north. 1t is project that
looks we'll on paper.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
A Woman.s Charms

soon leave her, when she becomes
victim to any one of the various dis
orders and peculiar weaknesses'' tha
are peculiar to the fair sex. The con
dltion of tens of thousands of women to
day is pitiable in the extreme; they are
weak. bloodless creatures, prey te
mental anguish aud bodily pain; in 6
word, "hroken-down," from any one oi
numerous causes. To this unhappy
multitude we strongly urge the use Of
DR.. Pieroe's Favorite Prescription, or
infallible, word-famed remedy, for all
"female" Irregularities and "weaknesses,'
and which restores the worst sufferer te
vigorous health, and reinyests her with
all the charms of figure, face and ccm.
plexiop, that receive such willing hom,
age from man.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
Changed 10 Harrison

Omaha Republican,: The Diamond
pool room in this CITY, conceded to be
one Of the richest and most conservative
managed establishments OF the kind be.
tween Chicago and San Francisco. and
which has shown strong democratic
tendency eyer since the campaign
opened, last night chaiked upon its
boards q large letterei offer to bet
heavily on Harrrison's carrying New
York and Indiana. They will take any
amount ON his carrying either one OF
both.
AS this house, as do all others in the
west, bases it's betting on the standard
house in she east, the fact mentioned
above msy be taken as good sized
straw.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
snl1UPtNIaN .rNgisNGlARHuAH u
ehJ ssW ,uS b928 -vsgtIitH4 9tlfoU ebBIBql
Wha NBrsat SaafrwiEfa EBts4de lG en- exsfkSI
OWt .kaNsya fssss4, RI n I'm + :,

edt ssw ,0e be9B -,agiIItdq stlioQ sbB1su
|Vha ngraf SasfrWGfa Episod slG eneksfltS
P@t shanqscssas eatIid dthaCinhspe sdt no
20 Y ioaa6a iotbrrespehh hhsAseo1 GNewsiKo O. h
5Hs 4 ilsI sss ASsfea u y a1afsaft
town manSA langsImla RisitipR waBi
calling upon sniipent npeoples huaeaBt
one among the lot confd ffHp No eonh
sidered that Lord Sackville h&d beeHH
any thing but indiscieet, or who did not
think Cleveland IN the wrong. 1t would
pain his excelleney, Lork Sackville, il ]
were to repeat some remarks made about
him by men who do not use strong terms
impression l carried to the Herald bureau
that whatever Lord Sackville may please
to do his colleagues here are not given
to airing their opinions upon American
politics or pending diplomatic difficult
ties
Sir Julian Poncefort, the permanent
secretary OF the foreign Office was found
at his residence. He was equally mum
and indeed | may say that all the diplo.
mats looked thoroughly surprised when
asked for an opinion. They one and ell
to them to ask an opinion upon poiiti-
cal question still under discussion
Doubtless they put it down to the Her
aid and Yankee enterprise. but neverthe-
lees they raised their eyebrows in surprise
at what they looked upon az such exceed.
ing indisoretion. They gaveit,to be under
stood that tive of the diplomatic service
do not talk at random. We consider
silence golden" Said one at the foreign
Office: "We never have no views here. II
you want to know what the opinion is
would advise you to visit the clubs. /
followed his advice. He was right.
| Opinion ran high and strong at ell the
principal clubs, both against President
Cleveland and Sackville's indlscretion
The obiurgations on President Cleveland
in the papers and the resentment ex-
pressed have got largely into the clubs
General----, and close friend OF the
Prince of Wales, who refused to be in
terviewed at the Salisbury club, how
ever, said: "But yon may say that it is
the general opinion IN our set that
while Sackville made on awful blunder
Mr.. Cleveland had acted IN very arbi
trary manner, and now the question il
shall we send any one in his place al
ell" The silence OF the foreign officer
when again visited to-day was remark
able. Sackville may write letters and
mark them ''privste" to man he don't
know and has no privacy With, but BIZ
chiefs have been taught by his example
In vain was Lord Salisbury and hi
secretary, Bernard harrington, showr
what neither yet know of but had beer
cabled entire to the Paris edition of The
Herald, Bayard's full report.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
SAVING AT THE SPIGOT.


And Wasting Mt the Bung- CLEVELAND d IS
Extravsgant Administration
Washington special: Great campaign
stress is put upon the feet that the esti-
mates for appropriation for the interior
department for the year ending June
80, 1890. show reduction of $6l7,797
over the appropriation for 1889. The
largest reduction is made in she interior
department, il amounting to $3.50, $40.
Next comes that of $85 577 in the secre-
tary 8 office, and then $72. 700 in the gey.
ernment hospital for the insane; q total
of $5l4,7W. Now it is almost openly
predicted that before the close OF sne
year estimated for, congress will be
asked to pass a large deficiency bill.
This attempt at economy is sham--a
blind, but 1t ought not to deceive the
people. When the administration came
into power. horses used by officials oil
republican administrations were ordered
sold at auction; many watchmen and
messengers were discharged; washer
women, were ordered to reduce their
charges; clerks we're informed that they
must use less soap and fewer towels and
not 30 much sawdust in their cuspidors
But presto, changel Other horses
and more OF them are back, re-
qiring more servants and messengers tc
do the running for and bidding Of theiS
superIors, and other extravagances have
been indulged, far In excess OF any ythlne
found when the reformers took charge
| go FAR as officials are concerned, but tn,
wotkingmen and women OF the depart
ment are es they were first reduced
Now comes another show OF economy.
An important election is at hand
Oleveland's administration, SO far, in th,
| face OF it's pretensions, has expended
more by about 800, 200, 900 than Arthur
did in the same length of time, and it i
| important tibet one department shoHlt
show at least an inclination to reform IL
own reckless management and incom
potency. Bat IN effectiDg this $500 90
PRODUCTION not o single official is to b.
cut from the enjoyment of any luxurie
or comforts. 1t is to be brought abou
by taking from the Indians many sup
plies heretofore provided them, an
these that are to be furnished will be O
the poorest quality possible. Blanket
and food especially are to be scaled dow
to the lowest standard, as we'll as ever
article that enters into the list of India
supplies. Hence, the immense reduc
| tion in the Indian department expense
The same may be said OF the insane dc
partwent. AS fos the eecrefarY's offic,
the larger portion OF the $S5 ,00e r,
dnction is brought about by meannes
!, that would be discreditable il attempte
in second class establishment. AS a
, tiiiustratios, not to go into detail, u
poorest lumber is used for mapufactu
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
A Return to Duty.

This is always desirable. and the speedier it
takes place the better. Doubly welcome is it
in the case of those usually industrious little
organs the kidneys, which, when they go on a
strikes to speak-ana drop work. seriously
imperil health in move than one way. First
ease. which ia hydra-headed. including such
dar gerous maladies as Bright's disease and
diabetes, Next when inactive they fail to
that beget rheumatIsm, gout and dropsy.
Third, their inaction weakens the bladder.
All this is preventable and remediable by the
pleasant promoter OF organic action, Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters. at once tonic and a
regulator. This gently but effectually impelH
the kidneys to return to duty, and strengthens
stomach and liver il likewise exerts reeul at.
ing and invigorating influence. and it strength
ems the system, and averta and remedies
malarial and rheumatism
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02

The Huronlte is familiar with the
personal and political career of ex-
Speaker Oross, whom the republicans
two years ago elected to the position of
presiding officer OF the house of repre-
sentatives. This is what the Hurcnite
saya of Mr.. Orose:
Secretary Crosse OF the farmers alli.
ance is out in circular declaring for
Harden. He attempts to make capital
ont of Mr.. Mathews vote on the usury
bill. Mr. Orose admits that he voted
the same way, but at this late day comes
ont and claims that it was q mistake
That is q little too thin. The fact is that
nearly all the alliance men IN the last
legislature voted the same way. It ie
furthermore fact that President Loucks
at that time favored the repeal of the
law. Mr.. Crose was elected speaker of
the house at Bismarck two years ago.
He claimed to be stslwart republican.
Again this year, since the nomination OF
Mr.. Mathews. he declared himself re-
publican, end was candidate for re-
nomination. The people OF Hyde conn
ty concluded that they could get along
without Mr.. Crose. Now, the gentleman
is 80 constituted that to be out of office
would mean starvation. He must do
something, and 80 he consulted with
Messrs. Loucks, Needham & Co.,, with
the result that it was agreed that il he
would come out for Harden he should
haYe the democratic nomin alton for the
council from the Pierre distr ct IN place
of MIR. Mcclure, who declined it. He
bit like q bass, and simultaneously with
the appearance OF his circular came the
news Chat he had been selected as a
democratic candidate for the council.
This is the history OF his circular.
Mr.. Crosse seems to have deliberately
planned his treachery to the republican
party and to have carried out his plans in
cold blood. He remained within the re.
publican party, giving Mr. Mathews
warm support. until the close OF the cam
paign and then suddenly went over to
ihe camp OF the eenemy-corrupted blythe
promise OF office. His assault upon Mr.
Mathews because he cast his legislative
vote for the repeal of the penalty clause
in tie usury law is not made in sincerity
1t is tbs cheap stuff OF the conscience-
less demagogue. Mr.. Croae waa
himself in the legislature thai
year and bis own vote was cast for the
repeal Of the usury penalty clause. The
bill which accomplished this repeal wal
voted for by nearly ell the farmers in th,
legislature-it was introduced at thei
request and because they wanted il 81
badly MIR. Mathews gave his vote to th,
measure. 1t has been stated that th,
farmers did not understand the effect o
the bill, but this is mere campaign talk
They not only understood the purpor
OF the bill, bnt gave as their reason 70
/ desiring the repeal Of the penalty claus
that it kept money oat OF the countr
and prevented the farmers from sec urin
! loans. This wss clearly and specifIcall
stated at the iime and because the farm
ers thought the measure would benefi
them MIR, Mathews gave il his support. I
the face OF these facts it does mot loo
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
BaIIard's Herehound Syrup.

: A single bottle of Billiards. Horehound
Syrup kept about your house for immedi-
ale use will prevent serious sickness, a
large doctor bill, and perhaps death, BY the
use OF 3 or doses.
For curing Consumption its success has
been simply wonderful, and for ordinary
Coughs. Colds, Sore Throat, Group,
Whooping Cough, Sore Chest and Hemor-.
fhages its effects ara surprising and
wonderful. Every bottle guaranteed
Purdy q B.eeht, agents.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-02
---------77---7---- ---7--------=-------z--a----=
Stta Not Unlawful.

Congress has enacted no law to re-
strain person from going about lii o
badly constipated condition. or with q
distressing sick headache, rush of blood
to the head, bad taste in the month,
billions complaint, or any kindred dit.
fculty; but the laws of health and COM
fort will suggest to any one SO afflicted
the wisdom of Fastening to the nearest
druggist for 25 cent vial OF DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pnrgative Pellets--the most
potent OF remedies for all disorders oi
the liver, stomach and bowels. Purely
vegetable, pleasant to take, and perfectly
harmless.