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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-07-04
NOTICE.

1t is this day ordered that, under power
vested in them by an Act Of Assembly passed
at January session, 1888, the County Com
missioners " III refuse to pay any certificates
for bills ofcrows, hawks and owls captured and
killed after June 5th. 1890.
By order OF the Board.
A.E BOWLING, President.
S. c. PADGETT, Clerk Treasurer.
June 4th, 1890.
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SISTER MARY LOUISA NOEL,
st Frances Convent.
Academy of the Visitation, r. VI V, Mount
de Sales, Gainesville, Bait Co, Nd.
Mr. C. P. Knight
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ID. ]. Foley Bro. & Co., Commission Merchants
so South Street. Baltimore.
Dear Sir.-I have used the Liquid Enamel
Paint made by the New Jersey Enamel Paint
Gsmpauy, aud cheerfplly reeeyEmsBd tt,t0 ost
who need painting. Yours truly,
D.J. FOLLY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Gov. Dillingham; has issued a proc
lamation appointing April as Fast day.
1t is Good Friday.
Wiggins, the Canadian weather prop
het, predicts that a big storm will burst
over the country today or tomorrow.
Sufferers with rheumatism used to
cure themselves by carrying in the pock-
ct chunk of birthstone. \ piece of an
electric-light carbon now does the busi-
ness, it is said.
st. Louis is bound to be happy, even
if she can't have the fair in 1892. In
1903 comes the centennial of the Louisi-
ana purchase, and then she will have a
show toastonish the world.
\ correspondent in an adjoining town
wishes to to know whether candidate
for office who writes letters to people,
asking support, on typewriter is a
machine politician. Perhaps some of
our esteemed contemporaries can en-
Tighten him.
Brattleboro post office con roversy is
based on good civil service reform prin-
ciples and will he generally satisfactory
to the people of both parties in Yer
mont says the Boston Journal. And
yet the rumor comes from Bratteboro
that Col. Hooker is after Congressman
Grout's scalp and VIII be IA candidate
against him.
Rev. Mr.. IIcaXt does the public SER
vice by showing up prof" f. 5. Fos-
ter, the alleged optician. His letter,
which we publish in another column, is
| based upon the evidence of trustworthy
| persons residing in at least three States
! where this fellow has operated, and nc
one who reads these letters and docu-
ments can for moment doubt that the
"professor" is low-lived scoundrel thai
ought not to be tolerated in a decent
community
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21

photograph rooms will be kept open
during their absence and the laundry
business attended to.
Col. A. S. Tracy will remove his fam
lily to Burlington shortly. Mr.. John II.
Stewart has rented his house on Court
street. 1t is understood that w. II
Bliss, Esq, has bought the Severance
house, North Pleasant street, where Mr.
Stewart now lives, and that Mr.. Royce
will take possession of his house, at
present Mr.. Bliss residence.
Mrs. NJ. E. Bell of Craftsbury was in
town last Friday. She is State superin-
tendent for the department of prison
iail and almshouse work for the w. G.
+. L. of Vermont, and is makieg a toul
of the State to visit all the public in
stitutions included in her department
While in town she met with members OF
the W. G.. L. L. of Middlebury and alsC
visited the Jail. The day before she
spent in the Reform school at Vergennes
and the day following at the House OF
Correction in Rutland.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21

apt to throw their influence for one or
the other simply on the ground of their
like or dislike of one or the other of the
candidates. The true ground for sup
porting a man is, obviously, his fitness
for the place he is to hold, and that point
cannot be decided in a minute. 1t is
more than three months before the con-
ventions will be held, giving ample time
for voters to form deliberate judgments.
1t is clearly their duty to take time, form
their own opinions and be prepared to eX-
press those opinions at the caucus. No
body can suffer from delay except un-
worthy candidates; and those who are
stampeded for one or another of them at
an early date may have reason to regret
their hastv action.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. f. G.. Dyer of West Salisbury,
who had been West on business for two
months, returned home on Monday.
Mrs. L. c. Remele, who moved into
town from ShOreham about year ago,
is quite sick at her home on South street.
Mr.. Walter J. Rose is slowly recover
ing from an attack of rheumatic fever
which has kept him shut up nearly all
winter.
Hon. j. X. Batchelder of Arlington
was in town on,Thursday last and again
on Monday. 1t is supposed he has busi-
ness here.
Col. \. \. Fletcher arrived home from
New York on Friday. He has been
confined to the house nearly all the
week by a hard cold.
Rev. Mr.. Bell, the new rector of st.
Stephens, and his family are fairly set
tied in the parsonage on Academy street.
He began his duties as rector last Sun
day.
Mail Agent W. B. Hurlburt of Wey-
bridge, who has been laid up at home
with severe cold for week, was able
to resume his place on the train We'd
nesday.
Mr.. James j. Nancy, clerk in Dr.
Sheldon's store, and Mrs. Alma Lee OF
East Middlebury were married at Rut.
land on Wednesday. They are expected
home tomorrow or Monday.
Miss Sophie Wainwright is home from
the West, where she has been for some
time visiting friends, among others, the
family of Hon. Geo. S. Swift, Judge OF
the records court of the city of Detroit.
Mr.. Flagg of the freshman class al
college has been obliged to give up his
studies on account of grave difficulty
with his eyes. He is nephew of Rev
X. C. Flagg, one of the trustees of til,
institution.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson go on Mon
day to West Winfield, n. V, to visi
his father, who is seriously i'll. They
will be away week or ten days. Th'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
WHY SOP

Granted, if you please. that both cam
fdates are men of pure lives, of upright
haracter. of business experience, of
trong and sound Republicanism. Grant
/ that either would make safe and
bod governor. Sill we must choose be-
|veen them.-[ Burlington Free Press.
The above is fair specimen of the kind
i talk on the governorship with which
he State papers are filled. 1t seems
b be assumed that one or the other of
he candidates now in the field has di-
Il ne right to the position. and that
here is no kind of use in talking about
hybody else. 1t is nevertheless true
hat very many people would be pleased
hat the State contains from one to five
Iundred men, any one of whom would
bake as good chief magistrate as either
If these? Is it sufficient reason for ell
waiting a man to an Office like this, that
Ie wants it? If not, what is the indebt-
Illness of the State to either of them and
|ow, when and where was it contracted
A better man than either has time tC
+ row up between now and the date of the
|onvention. During the long period in
ervening little more modesty on the
art of the boom-machines would be as
becoming as their present attitude o.
owning the universe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
Or INTEREST TO SHEEP BREEDERS

The bureau of animal industry, Wash
ington, is about to publish for gratui-
tous distribution book on the sheep in
terest. 1t will be fully illustrated aud
the officials are now gathering material.
Mr.. Salmon, the head of the bureau, is
expected to be present at the shearing
here, April /, , and 3, to look over the
stock and see what ones he wants shown
in the book. Enterprising breeders will,
no doubt, see that their fiocks are repre-
sented at the shearing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21

The REPUBLlC:N CAUCUC IN VERMONT.
The caucus holds IA singular place in
Termont politics. 1t is here, rather than
t the polls that the voters exercise their
discretion, and it is here that the choice
f the higher officials of the State and of
he counties is made. The Republican
party is so strong, and, in general, so
thoroughly united, that whomsoever it
dominates for State or county Office is
ertain of election. Voters in these eau
uses therefore virtually elect the cam
aidates whom the delegates chosen at the
taucus may favor. In other words, the
eal election comes, not in September,
when the formal voting is done, but at
he caucuses and conventions OF the Re-
bublicans.
This being the case, it is of the great
Pst Importance that the people exercise
heir rights at the caucus and carefully
consider the merits of candidates before
choosing and instructing delegates, for
he decision of the convention composed
bf these delegates is bound to be the de-
Fision of the people at the election. In
States fortunate or unfortunate enough
o have about an equal number of Repub-
lean and Democratic voters, the better
bf the two candidates is likely to be
elected at the polls, and disreputable
nan of either party is in danger of defeat.
Jnder such circumstances the discussion
bf the characters and qualifications of
candidates after their nomination amounts
10 something. Here it is idle, for moth
ng short of miracle can prevent the
election of the man, however unworthy,
whom the Republicans may haye made
heir candidate. The one who can secure
he nomination, by whatever means. is
sure to be the ''choice" of the voters.
The men who want Office understand
he way the thing works, if the people
10 not. Some of them, at least, cOntrive
TO prevent full and free discussion prior
10 the caucuses by capturing all the
newspapers they can. The papers muz-
kled, of course all fair debate is at an
End; for majority of readers of any one
paper see that paper alone, and when it
Is committed they hear only praise of its
candidate and detraction of the others.
The campaigns, for the most part, in
Holve men, not measures. All this up
roar over governor and congressman, for
example, is mere personal contest be-
tween the candidates, and toe many are
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
PERSONAL.

Col. Frederick Fletcher has given
$1,000 toward building a rectory for the
Episcopal church at ST. Johnsbury.
The oldest living college graduate in
the United States, it is stated, is Amos
F. Parker, who was graduated from the
University of Vermont in 1913. and is
now 9S years of age.
F. c. Smith, Esq, who practiced law
for year or two in Vergcnnes and went
thence to st. Albans to edit the Vermont
Sentry, has been appointed deputy col
lector of customs and abandons news
paper work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
H. THORP, Editor and Manager,
FRIDAY, MARCH 2l, 1890.
VERY GOOD,

Now, let them put up or shut up
he Herald offers liberal inducement
|r them. to prove their assertions if they
hn. If they do nOt-and they cannot,
kcause their assertions are absolutely
|lse-let them and their cause stand be-
|re the people of Vermont in their true
ght as unmasked by the batteries of
|uth.- Rutland Herald.
BATTERIES of truth is good, very
bod. The Helena (Mont.) journal re-
kntlv remarked that "the slow, majestic
Fead of Justice dawns," and it was an
fish orator who said: 81 smell rat,
see him in the air, and I'll nip him the
nd
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21

Editor Register-In its issue of Dec. 26,
1889, the Christian Advocate of New
York published the following:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
E't'y1'g.a G'.''N'V Store
@ Merchants ROW.

We are now comfortably settled in our new
quarters, neat and commOdious store, well
adapted tor our largely increasing business.
We occupy the whole OF our present ware
rooms, which gives us n chance to display our
instruments at II much better advantage than
was possible ever before, besides enabling us
to carry very much larger stock OF Pianos
and organs than was ever attempted by any
concern outside the large cities.
The Estey Piano still continues growing in
favor, and II is safe to say that already more
OF them are being used in Rutland than OF any
other one make which is IA signifinant tact,
considering that II is but little more than one
wear ago since they were first introduced
here. The Decker Brothers Pianos, which
we control, need no comments from us. This
piano stands first among musicians every
where, and everybody knows il. We also
control the Behr Brother : Piano which is well
and tavorably known in this locality. In this
piano is combined all of the best qualities of
other makes, besides possessing several inn
portant features OF its own, which makes II
the most desirable moderate priced piano now
manufactured. We car y full line OF these
pianos and invite comparison. Besides the
pianos mentioned we have number of cheap
er makes which are reliable and give splend-
i'll satisfaction, and now we can truly say we
are in position where we can defy competi.
ton from any and all sources. We carry IA full
line of the world renowned Estey Organs in
their new 1883 models, with latest improve
ments in design and mechanism, including
automatic attachments our stock is now
very complete, and need only be seen 10 be
appreciated.
All communications should be addressed TO
hn
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-20

HoRTH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
President-Elias Carr, Old Sparta, NC.
Vice-President-A. Fl. Hayes Bird
town, N. G.
secretary-E. G. Beddingfeld, Raleigh,
N. G.
Treasurer. D. Allen, Falls, N. @.
Lecturer-Thos. B. Long, Ashevllle,
N. G.
Assistant LECTURER. B. Hunter, Char
lotte, N. G.
Cbsplain-J. J. Scott, Afordsville,
NC.
Door Keeper-W. H. Tomlinson, Fay
etteville, N. @.
Assistant Door Keeper-H. E. King
Peanut, N. G.
Sergeant-at-Arms-J. S. Holt, Chalk
Level, N. G.
State Business Agent-W. H. Worth,
Raleigh, N. @.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W. A.
Graham, Machpelah, N. G.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
S. B. Alexander, Charlotte, N. c.,
Chairman; J. M. Mewborne, Kinston N.
c.; J. S. Johnston, Ruffn, N. Q.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-20
No. IS

Monroe-Cotton Factory-A COM
pany has been organized with A. F.
Stevens, President, to operate the
cotton factory previously mentioned.
The capital stock is to be 100000
Greensboro-Iron Furnace-The
stockholders of the North Carolina
Steel and Iron Co., previously men
toned, decided at recent meeting to
contract at once for the building of
two 75-ton iron furnaces.
Henderson-MineraI Springs-J.
A. Harrell, W. S. Parker, D. Y
Cooper and others have organized 3
stock company, secured a so days op-
ton on the Shocco Springs property
and will improve same if sale is
effected
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-20
MACEDONIA ON A BOOM.

Mr. EDIToR:-Don't think because
number AZ has been silent so long
that we have been sleeping, but not
so; we are wide awake and at work.
Our Alliance was never on such a
boom. We have 81 members on
roll, and we have limitations at
every meeting, and they keep
knocking for admittance. There are
seven applications to be acted on at
our next meeting, and the cry is still
they come. Number AZ has con-
tributed about $40 to the business
agency fund, and our Alliance is
now realizing the benefits of the
agency. Our bus ness agent has
made several orders through Mr..
Worth and his quotations in The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER will show you
the prices he paid for his goods, and
that makes the merchants drop their
heads and wear long faces. AS the
negroes said in time of the war when
they we're guarding the poor soldiers,
the bottom rail is getting on top.
Brethren, that is the way to get there,
Eli, every time.
l will close for the present with
success to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
and long life the the editor.
Yours truly,
Il. w. WILLIAMSON, Cor. Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-20

If the farmers remain united and
true to their interest reform will fol
low their efforts. Every scheme will
be used to draw you away and create
dissension in your ranks, but if you
are wise you'll learn that they that
oppose farmers efforts to improve
their conditions are not the farmers
friends. The powers, which you op-
pose, are strongly entrenched in the
old bitches of corruption and behind
money bags and to assault that posi-
ton successfully will require we'll
organized fOrce.=Ihe Bee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-20
A NOTE FROM OREGON.
SALEM, OREGON, April, 1890

SALEM, OREGON, April, 1890.
Mr.. EDIToR:-It has been quite a
while since writing a letter to
your most valuable paper. Spring is
upon US in all her loveliness. Many
fruit trees have alrea:y shed their
foliage and the fruit in embryo now
begins to appear. Grass over the en-
tire valley is nearly six inches high,
and stock is already fat. Thousands
of acres of wheat stands like carpets
of green as far as the eye can reach.
Prairie and woodland commingle
here and make this valley perfect
wonderland. A family just arrived
from North Carolina and are more
than pleased. This valley is destined
to be very densely populated, and a
family who has home in this favored
region of the United States is in luck.
More anon,
G. W. MEEKs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-20
TRIUMPH ALLIANCE.

Mr.. EDITOR As Triumph Alliance,
No. l,O76, has never been introduced
in the columns of your valuable paper,
| take this method Of so doing and
hope you will publish. We organized
July Goth, 1888, with 80 charter mem
bers; we grew rapidly and steadily
until we numbered 1873. Sixteen
withdrew to organize Cen raj Alliance
We have had two deaths. Bro. J. S.
Riggs was an old man but faithful to
the trust confded in him and was
highly esteemed by all the brethren.
Bro. R ggs died in February, 1889, o:
paralysis. Bro. T. F. Miller died in
February, 1890, Of dropsy. He was
young and very quiet man and stood
high in the community and with his
brethren.
We now number IT males and
81 females. We meet every Satur,
day night at s o'clock p. m. Our
meetings are harmonious, with an
average attendance Of about IS. We
have hall of our own 2Ox36, pur-
chased and paid for; now when we
meet we feel at home We are be-
hind in the State business agency
fund; we have paid in SIG and have
more to forward in a few days. We
are ordering most of our supplies
through our business agent and we
find that it pays good per cent.
Mr.. Editor, in perusal of your paper
| see sevef.sl names mentioned from
the several districts, but none from
the First, and as there is always a
starting point, why not send W. A
B. Branch, Esq, to Congress from
the First district ? Mr.. Branch is
one among the first farmers in Beau
fort county and is no stranger in
North Carolina, and is well equipped
for an important Office like this.
Triumph Alliance says Branch for
Congress and James F. Brinson, ESQ,
to represent Pamlico county in the
next General Assembly, as he is one
of the sufferers of the long needed
legislation for which the poor down
trodden farmers and laborers of our
State and country are sufferers, and
the only way to remedy that is to
elect good, honest and true men who
have got backbone enough to stand
up for the poor mans interest, which
is largely in the majority, and not for
the few whose disposition is to grind
down and pauperize because they are
the monied monarchs of the country.
AS it is time to elect solicitor for
this judicial district, and no one can
fill that position except he be a lawyer,
I take great pleasure in placing the
name of the Hon. W. T. Caho before
the voters of this district for their
consideration. Mr.. Caho is a man of
high standing and well known in his
district and throughout the State,
and he is undoubtedly the strongest
man in this district and needs no
further eulogy. SHORT.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-20

To al appearances there has been
a mutual understanding between the
Republican and Democratic parties
that an issue will be made of the
"tarif question:" and that the ques-
tion OF finance, banks, money, gold
basis and everything that is material
to the debtor class) industrial inter
ests Of the country shall be left where
it now stands. The two recent and
all important national conventions Of
farmers and Iaborers have declared In
substance that the tariff question is of
little consequence; that money, trans
portation and land for actual settlers
is the issue which effects their inter.
ests.-T The Ne10s Reporter.