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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26

NOTICE.
10 Delegates to The National Convention of
Farmers Organizations to be Held at Isl.
Louis, Dec. 5, 1889: 8

10 Delegates to The National Convention of
Farmers Organizations to be Held at ST
LOais, Dec. 5, 1889: :,
As the time will be too short after the
arrangements have been fully completed.
10 give notice of reduced fares on rail-
ROADS at hotels, etc., to delegates
elect to the Convention to be held in tbio
ing notice: O4
Arrangements have been made already
with some roads, and no douht will h.
with all, by which visitors to the convex
uon can make the round trip for one and
o"e-FAaT0 [ares. This reduction will be
MADE on the certificate plan; that is, when
ouying tickets of the railroad agent, oct
rom him a certificate that you are com
ing to the convention. This certificate
Wnen properly stamped will enable the
noloer 10 purchase his return ticket for
one-th!rd fare. If a hrouqh ticket to ~
Lo"aS is bought, only one certificate will he
necessary; but if different tickets are.
bought e different lines act a cert;fcats
rom each agent selling the tickets
Notice OF reduced rates at hotels ond ~
formation in regard to the hall for meet
ing will be published later. But to an
who do not see such notice, ! win cav,
call at the Office of the Journal of An-;
culture, No. 8, North 9Th St, which IS The
headquarters of the Committee Of AZ.
[angements, and full information will ha
there furnished.
Phil CHEW, Chairman
Committee of Arrangements.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26
Ginning Outfit for Sale!

Having purchased o half interest in DIR. NJ.
e. Robinson's gin and machinery, I offer my
entire outfit for sale, embracing Ia horse
power engine and boiler, 60 saw Lummus inn
proved gin. feeder and condenser and Hart
press, shafting N betting. The betting is
worn and of little value and while the ma
chinery ia not new, it was carefully selected
and is now i'm first rate condition and T haz-
zard nothing in saying it is one of the best
outfits in the country. For reasons stated
above I have no use for it and it must be sold.
1t must be sold if it brings only halt it's value.
I take it for granted parties wishing to pur-
chase would like to see property before buy
ing. 1t is in Webbtown, near this city, where
the undersigned will take great pleasure in
showing it to any wishing to see it. Parties at
O. distance wishing further information I will
furnish full particulars with pleasure.
WI KORNEGAY.
Goldsboro. N. c., July %, 1889. au6
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26
~ur PROPOSED INSURANCE
FEATURE.

there seems to be considerable
LIST manifested among Alliance
throughout the country on the
m e to add a life insurance
pLUp and as the matter will doubt.
len' 10 brought before the National
1883 which meets soon in the city OF
o. ,ou1s. for final action, we give
30 TO the following letter on the
subject: -
nun,vr's NECK ALLIANCE, No. LILO.
pernnimsns Co., N. C., Oct; %, 's9.
M Ep1roR:-Through the columns
fuonr valuable paper we wish to ex-
orcss our high appreciation of the in
Pence plan. w have seen some
sud nIsns suggested. by the Hon. A.
SWordell. Of Huron, Dakota; also by
D. Hicks, of Granville, county, N.
y 7 think if the insurance plan was
edonted in Alliances it would be
nreat means of uniting our members
and interesting those who are careless
and. Indifferent, and I,hope we will
. see some plan formulated by the
President, Secretary or Business
AGENT of our State. I believe it
wonld be an excellent Savings Bank
for many of our poor farmers and
iaborers, who so often die and leave
their wives and children on the cold
charity of the world. After we find
out how many members we have in
the State, then we would find what
the death rate has been for twelve
months past, ending September both,
1889, then let us find out what would
be the probable cost to each member
if we should consider $4,000 to be
the proper amount to be paid at the
death of each member. Let US under
stand the plan, plainly, SO that it will
not be misconstrued. I do not think
it would be right or just to require
the same amount from each Alliance,
as Bro. Hicks has suggested, because
some of u Alliances II much larger
than others. We now have l4l mem
bers in our Alliance, So in good
standing; all of these are male mem
bers, with several other male applica-
tons, and if the insurance plan was
adopted, I believe that every member
would be a member in good standing.
Fraternally, K.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26
Fine Stock for Sale /!

3r9r --
Several fine Colts, four and five years
old, sired by Rysdyk's Hamiltonian's
grandson, broke and kind.
Poland China Pigs.
EIO1Stein Calves.
Jersey Calves and Cows. Also a num-
Der of fne grade Cows, fresh.
ID. W. @. BENBOW,
ap30 Greensboro, N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26
GET A SEAL.

If you write to the State Secretary, the
Business Agent, the Trustee, the Presi-
dent or the Chairman of the Executive
Committee, do so Wnder seal of your Ali
Gnce. How can these officers know that
you are a member of the Alliance, eDcept
When goa aOrite Wnder seal? This is bWsG-
ness, brethren. The seazis your protection
against imposition. Use it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26

Messrs. Norris & Carter
have made sweeping re.
auctions in every depart
ment in their entire build
ing. Their stock is un-
usually complete, and
buyers have an opportun-
ity that they have never
had before to buy their
winter goods when they
most need Them, at cut
in-two prices. Send your
orders to Norris & Carter,
Raleigh, N. c., and the
goods you get and the
prices you pay will startle
you.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26
Sea Breeze House !

This popular house in Morehead City,
located near the Teachers Assembly, is
10Y open for Guests at One Dollar per
day, or Five 60 Dollars per week during
the Summer. The proprietor will do his
best to please every one who may stop at
his house. J. T. EATON,
ie4 Proprietor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26

100, 1000 yards of pieced Dundee Bagging,
weighing two pounds to the yard, for sale at
two cents a yardless than the present price
of jute bagging and equallya as goodfor baling
cotton in any respect.
The PLANLEY BAGGING Co.,
No. 10, Old Slip, New York.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26
TO THE ALLIANCE BUSINESS
AGENTS.

This Office has information for your ALI
ances which cannot be sent to all for
want of the address of the Business
Agents.
~ Please send number and name of
Alliance and address of Business Agents
at once. Fraternally,
W. FL. WORTH,
State Business Agent.
October 9Th, 1889.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26

For a thoroughly reliable and guaran-
teed Black Winter Dat that has been
grown here with unequalled success for
ten years for November and December
planting. Apply to - 49,.
A. J. MoLEoD, RowlandyN c.,
or W. Il. WoRTH, S. B. A., Raleigh, N. C..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-11-26
Farmers, Look to Your Interest !
Improve Your Lands Permanently, u Small
Cost and il 4 shs.. Tina.

Use Oyster Shell Lime at the rate of from 900 to
1900 pounds per acre broadcast and harrow in.
Can be used with great benefit In the furrow nm.
DER COTTON &C the rate OF 30 pounds per acre In con-
nection with % to 30 bushels cotton seed.
The cheapness and facility for procuring this
wonderful Een0vator OF the soil should make 1t one
OF the first objects of the farmer to obtain it.
am prepared to furnish FRESH URN SHELL
~ in any quantity, at shortest notice, in bulk
and sacked.
Thanking you for past favors and soliciting a
OF yonr orders, I remain,
Very truly,
W. d. STYRON,
Norfolk, Va.
All orders o mt to Everett Bros, Gibson d Co.,
Norfolk. will receive prompt attention. se171rn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
PASS THAT ORDINANCE.

Tonight the common council will meet, and it is likely the ordinance to suppress policy gambling in Waterbury which was submitted at the last meet ing by Councilman Riley will come up for action. There ought not to be a voice or a vote in opposition to its pas sage.
 During the past few weeks, since the DEMOCRAT started the agitation against this skinnest kind of skin gambling there has been considerable discussion of the matter by the public, and with scarcely dissenting voice policy has been con- demned and the wish expressed for it's suppression in Waterbury. Wea very far behind our neighboring cities in the matter of making policy gambling illegal,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
Court Life at The Hague.

The court and the capital at The Hague, which is city of about 40, ,0Ot inhabitants, arc not much frequented bl foreign visitors. owing to their lacking in general gayety and those lavish en tert;iinments which are considered to bt indispensable features, and which eXer else such a fascinating attraction ln {; continental capital. Dutch court If. and society are pronounced by the elit, of the fashionable world to be absolutel. dull ill their distinguishing home like pl;:innrss and narrowneSs, Necessarily ; court presided over by an aged kin. and queen. ii their tastes reign, must b, forbidden ground for eNtravagant festiv iil.,s. and as the staid character of tn, pc ), lr, with the quietude which must ;iC company the capital of such people art. really not calculated to offer any very lively field for frolicking. so it is not astonishing. on the whole, if out siders are won't to give them the go by Baltimore Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
Couldn't Beat tho Widow.

The Albany Journal states that dirty. foul mouthed tramp called at the house of a Bethlehem widow, living alone, about 2 o'clock in the morning, and offered to saw wood in return for a breakfast. The woman eyed him sus- piciously Are ye hungry" she asked. "Yessuln. hungricr nor bear" Well ye can have yer feed first, guess" He was given bountiful meal. At its con- clusion the tramp rose and took up his ugly looking bludgeon. "I'll keep my eyes wide open tight" he said, grinning, and if see u man as wants ter saw yer wood fer his breakfast I'll give him yer address," Then he opened the door and slouched out He had gone but a few steps when he heard the widows sharp voice calling halt. He turned with an oath and saw gun pointed squarely at him. The widow ordered him to come right back. He came back and sawed not one, but two, cords of wood. killed and plucked two chickens, whitewashed the hen house and cleaned out the COW stable. He will not repeat the visit in a hurry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
Music for Irvinc's "iIacbeth.' ''

Sir Arthur Sullvan's music, composed specially for the revival of Macbeth" in London. consists of an overture. pre- ludes to the second, third. fifth and sixth acts. incidental music with chorus in the fourth act, and incidental music in the first third and sixth acts. The overture. so far as it is possible to judge from single hearing, seems to be strictly orthodox. and opens with three loud chords in the key of C minor and then. without further preamble. ap- pears the principal subject-a suave but somber theme. played by string instru ments alone. In the second part the overture works up to tremendous eli. max The musical critics consider it one of the finest examples of its class that Sir Arthur Sullivan has ever pro- duced The two choruses are very sweet, It is in the fourth act. however. that Sullivan has displayed the greatest art and his richest wealth of imagina- tive power. Music of an either weird or agitated character is heard we'll nigh throughout the scene in the cavern be- tween Macbeth and the witches. It punctuates the utterances of the hags as they mix their hell broth in the caldron.
 M ,sical Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18

and it is not to our credit as city that men who live off the folly of cheap gam blers can walk the streets of the city Haunting defiance in the faces of the po- lice and defying them to interfere with their vile business. The Brass city has enough to answer for in the line of wickedness and immortality without having to shoulder the ignominy of pro- tecting policy Kings in fleecing their de- luded victims. The spacious pleas of champions who have brass enough in their faces to stand up and decry an hon est attempt to stamp out the vicious bus mess should have no countenance from men whom the community looks to as guardians of the good name and fair fame of our city. The man who would raise his voice in defense of policy Kings deserves the contempt of honest-minded men, and is deserving of the suspicion that naturally attaches to his motives. If his own manhood is not enough to bring the blush of shame to his brass of his associates in the council wake a spark of decency in his hardened breast. Councilman Riley's ordinance should be very promptly passed. Give the po- lice the right to stop policy gambling and the Kings who wax fat from the folly of ignorant fools will move on to more congenial climes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
NEat tn WpDr.

Attention To q few general rules would prevent many strange appearances. Foi instance, q woman should never bt dressed too little, Tor girls too much nor should q woman of small stature at tempt large patterns, nor a bad walker tlounces. stout throats should not carry feathers. nor high shoulders a shawl From the highest to the lowest there k not a style of beauty with which the plain straw hat is not on the best of un derstandings. It reiines the homelies, and composes the widest, it gives co quettish young lady little dash of de murement, and the demure one a sligh, touch of coQuetry; it makes the bloom ing beauty look more fresh and the pale one more interesting, it makes the blair woman look, at all events, a lady, anC the lady more lady like still.-Leisure Hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18

CONTRARY to general expectation, Ben Butler wasn't chosen to represent this country at Berlin in the Samoan affair. This is too bad, for if Ben had gone over Bismarck would have had a chance to learn what the glorious eli mate of America is capable of doing when it sets out for big job. A man who has been at various times a connoi- seur of silver spoons, who has been a high priest of every political ism that ever saw the light on American soil. and who has turned up from his political contortions in the high chair of the suc- cessful party, is something for even America to wonder at. What then would it be when he cast his weather eve on Bismarck? The meeting between these two would be likely to be more in teresting to the spectators than march of the amazons in one of our high-toned burlesquas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
Is POLICY KING

Looks like it.
 It has been sure.
 But will it continue so?
 Everybody is hoping that it will not.
 All eyes are now on the common coun- cil.
 With our city fathers rests the good name of Waterbury,
 To them is committed the momentous question whether gambling shall have the protection of the law.
 Since the DEMOCRAT began the crusade against the policy Kings the community has awakened and taken hand in the matter. There can be no question ot how public opinion stands on the ques- tion.
 Those who have any regard for the good name of the city and its character for order and good morals are a unit in demanding the passage of the ordinance that was introduced at the last meeting of the council and referred to the law committee.
 Recent events prove somewhat the eX- tent of the evil, and the police are fully conversant with facts that would show to the most earnest friend of gambling that policy playing is responsible fcl much suffering in the city. The jewels of the policy Kings are the tears and suf fering of neglected wives and destitute children.
 | It can be no argument for the sane tioning of policy that a prohibitory or dinance would affect injuriously church and charitable affairs which have tine ture of chance in the distribution oi prizes. The morale of these is very diff ferent from that of policy, and does not tend to the creation or nurture of the gambling spirit. There is no harm tc the community from religious or chari table affairs as such. and the haste o1 the policy Kings to take refuge behinC this bulwark is d weak attempt to throw dust in the eyes of our city fathers.
 An ordinance can be very easily fram ed that will stamp out skin policy with out striking at those affairs which the sentiment of the community is not dis posed to repress. Things that have { distilctly religious or charitable purpose cannot work harm either to the commu nifty or individuals, and there is no dis position to hamper them.
 It is skin policy that is demoralizine to its victims, degrading to the commu nifty and disastrous to the law anC order instinct of the city that the cit, fathers are urged and expected to driv. from its roost Ill Waterbury.
 The ordinance submitted by Council man Riley, with some slight modified tions to meet the views of those wht think it interferes with charitable fairs is competent to suppress the nuisance.
 The ordinance should go through tn, council with rush. Our police will dc the rest.
 We will then have no policy King strutting around like peacocks on ou streets.
 Waterbury will be too hot for them.
 Clear them all out. 1 Pass the ordinance.
 Tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
HOME AGAIN !

DIR GILL takes pleasure in thus announcing is return and is now ready to receive callers at Gis office, 155 outh Main street, daily hereto nre from a. m. to D. m., and on Sunday from to and to SD. m.
 The DOCTOR is permanc tly located ill Water ury and will continue to give the sick and .nicted the benefit of his rwenty-two years
 successful experience in the treatment of CHRONIC COMPLAINTS, SURGICAL DISEASES ,,d FEMALE DIFFICULTIES.
 pR GILL has recently added to h's apparatus making diagnosis a number of improved 'truments, especially for correct anal sis oi ne urine. All who are in doubt about their 4ysical condition should have an examination. he doctor will accurately locate the difficulty. what the disease is, how much time will be re uired for cure, d such other inform4 tion as Ii be If great value to the patient
 DIR GILL does not claim to be able to cure .veryone. Many are incurable, but you can find ut the real facts from hun and what the chances Ire. His system of treatment is in accordance with the most advanced science in medicine and SEtLEC TIC.
 The DOCTOR takes this opportunity of saying O those who called at his office during his absence in the South and to his patients that they him without delay, CONSULTA ION FREE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
A Goat Story.

A banker in Lille, France, had the misfortune to wet eighteen bills of the Bank of France, and in order to dry them he placed them on board at an open window where the sun shone upon them. They dried more rapidly than was anticipated. A gust of wind car ried them into the street, where, unfor- swallowed them. The goat was pur- chased, and the bills secured in a very dilapidated condition. but the Bank of France recognized it's obligations and re- deemed them. Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18

WAGE reductions, ,lockouts and strikes are increasing in number despite the fact that the country is in the very political condition that republican organs claim ed was to inaugurate an era of wonder full industrial prosperity. Harrison's election and the election of republican congress, insuring still higher protec- tive tariff, does'nt seem to bring about the industrial millennium that was promised. The educational campaign seems to have shifted to the post-elec- tion period.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
THE HOUSE RULES.

Whether or not the Fifty-tirsl congress surance is given that the rules of the house will be very materially amended, and the country is looking forward to the appointment of a new committee on rules as being one of the most important movements made when the house comes together.
 During the Fiftieth congress, and during nearly every congress within the memory of the oldest inhabitant, the country has been at various times con- fronted with the spectacle of one or two members of congress blocking all legis- lation simply because their own personal schemes were, in the judgment of the house, subordinated to public needs. Again we have seen the parties fighting out certain political battles not through the honest test of intellectual and party strength, but through the more effective if less patriotic method of fiE- bustering. Neither sight has been edify- ing to the country, and they can both be spared without regret from our legisla- tive halls. Public business should take precedence of all purely private schemes and projects, and the rules of procedure should be so adjusted that no member or combination of members will be able to delay and block public business sim ply in order to further personal ends.
 The country looks to the perfection of house rules that will allow the members to effect legislation in the interests of the public. That's what the members are there for, and that's what the coun- try is interested in having done.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
GOOO-BY ER HOWDY-OO.

Say good by CT howdy do Whats the odds betwixt the twof Comin' -gotn every day Bes, friends first to go away Grasp of hands you d-uther hold Than their weight in solid gold, Slips their grip while greeting you Say good by CT howdy do Howdy do, and then goodby- Mixes just like laugh and cry; Deaths and births, and worst and best, Tangled their coutrariest; Every jiuglin weddin' bell Skeerin up some funeral knell- Here's my song and there's your sigh; Howdy do, and then good by Say good hY CT howdy do Jest the same to me and you; Tain worth while to make no fuss, Cause the jobs put up on us; Some ones runnin this concern That s got nothin else to learn If he's wilhp well pull through. Say good by CT howdy do
 James Whitcomb Riley
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18

IF President Harrison should refuse, as he intimates he will, to give reasons for removing democratic officials. it becomes an interesting question to ask what Senators Edmunds and Hoar will do about it. When President Cleveland claimed that right these doughty repub- licans labored through long constitu- tional arguments against his position. It is hardly likely, however, that with a republican president from whom they must ask patronage they will see the constitution in the same light. It makes a good deal of difference with some peo- pie on which side their bread is but tered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18
Qualities of Wood.

According to Professor Sargent, the strongest wood in the United States is that of the nutmeg hickory of the Ar kansas region, and the weakest is the West Indian birch. The most elastic is the tamarack, the white or shellbark hickory standing far below it. The least elastic and the lowest in specific gravity is the wood of the Ficus aurea~ The highest specific gravity upon which in general depends value as fuel. is at. tained by the bluewood of fTexas--Amer. ican Analyst.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-18

IT is safe to wager that no more pop ular man walks the streets of New York city to-day than Mayor Grant. It is re- freshing to have such a man at the head of our greatest city after the narrow minded hypocrite who showed his spleen and his venom a year ago.