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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-11-18
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TT is humiliating to write of failures
i in farming, where the fault is in
the farmer himself, says a correspon
dent of the Farm, F1eId and Stockmam,
though We are quick to report crop
failures, where climatic conditions
were the partial cause That is, if We
are not trying to sell out, or are inter
ested in irrigation schemes. But we
have in mind those failures which are
not usually considered as such
Those light crops, which failed of be
ing heavy crops from a lack of our
own. One field of corn has yielded SO
many bushels of corr to the acre; an
other, with similar soil, has yielded
only one.half as much. And 80 of
other crops, in greater or less proper
ton. Now in this, as in all our press
writings, we have no disposition to
measure every man in the same pint
cup, or half bushel. We recognize
that we are not constituted alike. We
have not all the same capacity. That
it is impossible for me to do what some
other man has done, who has far
greater ability in certain directions.
Then there are a thousand other limi-
tations to be taken into account. This
Is a country of wide area, of diversi-
fed soils, which have been improved
or degenerated by use, or still in its
primeval richness, and of varying
climatic conditions. These differences
we find sometimes, to all prevail in
one locality, and of course to exist in
extremes, throughout the country.
All these differences as to men, and
things we recognize, and we d. not,
nor no n should, expect same re
suits.
But with all due allowance, there
yet remains the fact of failure. We
fail to meet even common expectation,
fail according to own ideas, as to
what we ought to have done, and fail
very much of reaching the ideal.
We might g~eneralize On this point,
and show wherein we 1ail and why,
but we wish to be practical, and touch
points that come down to every day
work. Let US look at a few of them.
We have all been blowing recently,
some for wheat for present sowing,
some for oats, wheat and corn, for
next springs sowing or planting. How
many of US did the work in the best
manner we knew how, not to say any
thing about a better way that we
might have learned by observing or
reading, how the most successful
farmers do, or to say anything about
better implements that we might have
had? How many in the back furrow
in starting the land cut and covered
in such a way as to leave a strip of
weeds, or failed to cover all the weeds
or corn stalks thoroughly in the feld2
We call to mind n who walked be-
hind his sulky pillow, and every stalk
That showed on the furrow was pulled
up and thrown in the bottom to be
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-11-18
OUR DEBTS.
OUR debts are 1913, 600, 900, 900,
~ says a correspondent of the Ma
t1nnnI Haonn

OS"S~ 80" ~%O9ON
~ says a correspondent of the Ma
tionaI VSew.
The interest at 6 per cent. per an
mum is S 1850, 600, 900. The interest
in silver dollars would weigh 50, 500
tons. If these dollars were loaded in
wagons, a tor in each, and started on
the road, twenty feet apart, the train
would be nearly nineteen and nine
tenths miles long. IF we lay these
dolla.s SIDE by side, touching each
other. they would extend over 80, 772
miles. If we p le them on each other
in single file, the column would reach
over 2,2O9 miles high They would
cover nearly $40 acres in pavement
If we set a man to counting this in
teIest, counting ST. each second,
working twelve hours each day and
300 days ca ,h year, it would require
1919 years. 1t would require the
labor of $500, 900 men a year, at 81
a day, TO pay this interest, allowing
them to woik 800 days each.
Comment is hardly necessary. We
need only add that the load must re:
main on the back of the toilers as long
as the principal remains unpaid. Can
the principal be paid ? If so, how i?
The principal in silver dollars would
weigh only $4,000 tons. If it was
laid in a liue touching each other, the
line would be 662, 1878 miles long. If
they were piled on each other in single
file, they would reach Sc, 826 miles
high. If these silver dollars were
used as a pavement, they would cover
nearly sixteen square miles or 10, $50
acres of land. If we load them in
wagons, a ton in each and twenty feet
apart, we have a caravan 3,3l4 miles
long, about long enough to reach
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. To
count this principle, counting ST. each
second, working twelve hours each
day and 800 days each year, would
require 2, l6O years. 1t would require
an army of SO, 333, 333 men, for a whole
year, to earn this debt of $28, 600,
600, 900, if they worked for ST. a day
0AO "OLAOO OOO OdyS d y06E.
AS a matter of fact, the debt grows
larger and larger every year. 1t is
swallowing up the substance. of the
toilers, The interest is not paid with
money. 1t is paid by absorbing the
property of the country. Ali the
wealth of the country is being rapidly
drawn into this maelstrom, this bot.
tomless pit-usury. This awful debt,
overwhelming and incomprehensible
to any finite mind, has all been made
in the last thirty years. 1t was made
to draw interest or usury. But for
usury it never would have been made.
1t was made TO enslave labor. 1t is
accomplishing the end for which ii
was made. Thirty years more on the
same line, and not only industria q
slavery, but serfdom in full, will be
our condition. Usury has never failed
to accomplish this result-abiect
slavery-in any country where it has
been practiced. It always has and
always will wreck and ruin any nation
| that don't abolish it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-11-18

bill, and stated that 1 would do
thing to relieve the farmers from ~" t
unjust legislation by which thew we
aggrieved that the Constitution ~ "eSe
country would permit. Surely no 80!
can misunderstood this. l trust 10y
to correct this misrepresentation 50 ' fos
as you may be able. '
Very truly yours
4. B. VANCE
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-11-18

Don't fail to read the liberal o4o,
in another part of this paper by which
you may get that great book. Dnn,
ning's Philosophy of Price" for u.
small amount of labor. Send US tbrao
cash subscribers and get the book frao
O. charge.
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Do you want your communication pub
lisned2 If so, give us your real name
and your p~ostofice.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-11-18

In response to the above the follow
ing members of the Legislature and
Senate have gone on record as having
refused railroad passes:
r. W. Scott, Alamance county; B.
A. Wellons, Johnston county; J. D.
Parker, Perquimans county; E. G.
Beddingfeld, Wake county; NJ. J.
Ham, Wayne county; John Norwood.
Orange county; n. Gibbon; Mecklen-
burg county; J. L. Anderson, Hert-
ford county; D. Alexander, Tyrrell
county; A. Robinson, Duplin county;
Jno. s. Surratt, Davidson county; J.
A. Williams, Davidson county.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-11-18
A SMALL AvO ASKED

Will the judges, members of the
State Senate and members of the
Lower House who have refused to a
cept free passes from the different
railroad corporations in the State be so
kind as to drop us a postal card to
that effect? We would appreciate
this little act of kindness very much.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-11-18

81 Our friends in writing to any OF
our advertisers, will favor US by mention
ing the fact that they saw the advertise
meut in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
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another Officer State the one at which
you nave been getting it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
TO PUNISH THE SWEATERS.
Mayor Schwarz Putting Heavy Fine

Mayor Schwarz Putting Heavy Fines
on Offenders of hat Glass.
Mayor Schwarz has determined to break
up the practice Of swearing in the streets if
arrests followed by heavy fines will do it.
Recently several offenders have paid over
nice little sums to the city treasury for
participating in this enjoyment
Last night about IL o'clock several
colored women were having an apparently
amusing time at York Street Lane and
Price street complimenting each other with
highly colored oaths when Policeman Ar
mold passed. The women ran, and
the policeman, being unable to recog-
nize those he wanted, threatened to put the
storekeeper. where they both took refuge,
upon the information docket for keeping a
disorderly house. The proprietor pointed
out one, whom Officer Arnold placed under
arrest and carried to the barracks, where
she gave the Hibernian name of Bessie
OConnor. She claimed that che was per-
fectly innocent and that the other woman,
who escaped. did all the cursing.
Bessie Ia the woman who created such
excitement at the Greene Square Baptist
CHURCH Oct. IL, and resisted the officers in
such manner as to lose nearly all her
clothes while being carried to the barracks.
After Mayor Schwarz gets through with
Bessie this morning she will probabl have
more guard over her mouth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
AT TIE Y. M. G. ASSOCIATION.
The State Convention to be Held IL
Brunswick in February.

The State Convention to be Held In
Brunswick in February.
Rev. w. II. Hayes, who is conducting
meetings at the Wesley Monumental church,
is to lead the meeting for men only in the
gymnasium hall at $50 O'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Mr.. Hayes has had largo ex-
perience in speaking to men only, and will
give those that come a good telk.
The following states are holding state
conventions to-day: Rhode Island. Mime
sofa, Dakotas, Miisouri, Pennsylvania and
Tennessee. The state committee of Georgia
decided at Its last meeting TO hold the next
convention at Brunswick in February in
stead of in April, as it has been the custom.
Savannah being so near should have the
largest lumber of delegates present. The
associations of Florida will be asked to send
delegates, they being without state secre-
tary.
The Bible training class will meet at the
association building tonight at o'clo K.
All young men interested in Bible study.
whether members of the association or not.
are invited to attend.
All young men interested in the singing,
and who can read music fairly well at sight.
are requested to meet in the association par
Tor at $3.50 o'clock tonight for prac ice.
Hot water has been turned on in the tub
and shower baths. The shower baths
especially are delightful.
Memberships are increasing daily. The
association hopes by the latter part of next
week to have little book ready, showing
what the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion has to offer 1890 81, fall and winter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
CITY BRBVITIBS.

Davis Bros. hoisted a handsome silk flag
over their new building yesterday with the
firm name pri tied in big red letters
James L. Murphy, deputy clerk of the
superior court, lost his little 13-months old
boy by death yesterday afternoon. The
funeral will take place this morning at 10
O'Clock.
Thirteen arrests were docketed at the
police barracks at IL o'clock lasJ night, for
various violations of city ordinances.
Eleven of the prisoners were colored and
two white.
The building between st. Julian and
Congress streets, facing johnson square.
has been leased to the Chatham bank. 1t is
being entirely remodeled and made into a
handsome structure.
j. r. Creighton, the banker and broker
who committed suicide in New York on
Thursday, was partner of Mr. Ii. Fl. Brig
ham, a son of the late henry Brigham, ESQ,
a prominent merchant, and president of the
Merchants National Bank of this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
AT THE THDATER.
"The Great Metropolis" This After
noon and O-niQht

"The Great Metropolis" This After
noon and o-night.
"The Great Metropolis will be the attrac-
tion at the theater this afternoon and to-
night. The Charleston NetoS and Courier
says Of the play that it is one OF those
melodramatic plays which is calculated to
take with the theater-going public. 1t is
play which makes the miraculous escape
from shipwreck, the choking of villain,
the midnight murder, and such kindred
scenes, not incidental parts of the plot, but
the objective points of the play. But the
American people like such exciting, startling
and thrilling plays, especially when well
presented, like "The Great Metropolis"
Although the exciting scenes follow IN quick
succession, they are wrought into plot of
remarkable force. 1t intr duces number
of charming little love dialogues, bright
sayings, pathetic appeals and lots of fun.
The Great Metropolis has its heroes and
villains in pairs. 1t portrays the attempted
stealing of wandering sons fortune, his
trials establishing his just rights and his
subsequent victory. Around the hero are
brought his sweetheart, his rival, his enemy,
his friends and his companions, and alto
gether they make up a very pretty play.
The spectacular effects are among the best
points of the play, and they are very
creditably executed. The life-saving station
and the rescue of the passengers of the
Silver Star was as thrilling as it was well
done. The murder scene on the East river
was very creditable piece Of artistic work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
SENATOR LANE IN TOWN.
The Senator from the Sixteenth
Booming Things for Col Lester.

The Senator frcm the Sixteenth
Booming Things for Col Lester.
DR.. E. ". Lane, senator-elect from the
Sixteenth district. accompanied by bis wife.
spent yesterday in the city. The district
represented by Dr.. LAae is composed Of the
counties of Emanuel, johnson and Laurens,
and is quite an agricultural section.
DR. Lane Is a leader in the alliance in his
district, and was elected u the sub-treasury
issue by one Of the largest votes ever poiled
II the district
Dr. Lane said that politics are liTely in
Emanuel. and strong efforts are being made
to bring out big vote for Col Lester On
Nov. 4 Hon. Alfred Harrington made q
speech in Swainsboro few days ago In the
interest OF the democratic nominee, and was
attentively listened to by a large and en-
thusiastic audience. Senator Lane has also
made several speeches for him. The repub-
licans. he said, are thoroughly organized,
and they intended to make a hard fight in
Emanuel, but DR.. Lane is satisfied that the
hard work of the democrats will be re-
war1ed by big majority for Col. Lester.
In speaking of the United States senator
ship, DR.. Lane said that he had been in
structed by his district to vote against Gov.
Gordon. His first choice was Mr.. Norwood.
Then Judge Hines and afterward any one
who will espouse the cause of the alliance
and work for its interests.
"Our people love Gen. Gordon" continued
the senator, but we cannot conscientiouly
support him after he has announced himself
opposed to the vital principles of the
farmers alliance"
DR.. Lane said that the alliance is gaining
new acoessions every day. Two-thirds of
the citizen taxpayers Of the Sixteenth dis
trict, be said, are alliancemen. I'VE are
as good democrats, too, as any one else. and
will always support the regular nominees"
In speaking of the agricultural side of
affairs. DR.. Lane said that the cotton crop
in his section would have made a good av-
erage tut for the recent bad weather, which
hes materially reduced the quantity as well
as the quality of the staple. The alliance is
bitterly opposed to the use Of jute baggIng
and will expel any member using it wnere
any other substitute can be found. The
farmers in Emanuel, Laurens and johnson
counties have been using pine straw bag
ging mostly, aud delay In getting guam
tity ordered has kept the cotton back from
market
The corn crop is not within 90 per cent.
of what it was last year, the long drought
of July having almost destroyed it. The
sugar cane and potato crops are in excellent
condition and promise big yield.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
LOCAL PERSON AL

John D. Bradford of Atlanta is at the De
Soto.
F.E. Duffy of New York is guest Of the
W.N. Parsons of Hawkinsville is at the
Pulaski.
II. s. Morgan of Boston is stopping at the
Pulaski.
Howard NJ. Davis of Louisville is at the
Pulaski.
Irwin Alexander of Augusta is at the
Screven.
R. O. Lee of Waynesville is at the
Screven.
J. L. Tyree of Millen is stopping at the
Screven.
Otis B. Acre of Nashville, Tenn, is at the
Marshall
W. H. Basin of Leconte lis registered at
the Screveu.
S. P. Gibbons of Albany is stopping at
the De Soto.
S. D. Bryan, Jr., Of Ormond is guest of
the Marshall.
]. c. Bans of Jacksonville, Fla, is guest
of the Pulaski.
T. NJ. Matthews of Thomaston is guest
of the Screven.
J. B. Smith of North Carolina is stopping
at the Marshall.
W. S. Tillinghast of Harrington, S. c.,
Is at the Pulaski.
Miss Peters and Miss Towns of Atlanta
are at the De Soto.
j. N. Coombs Of Apalachicola, Fla, is a
guest Of the De Soto.
Charles H. Hall and wife, of Macon. are
guests of the De Soto.
Lebanon B. Jones of Waco, Tex, is
guest of the Marshall.
Henry 7. Williams of Charleston is
registered at the Pulaski.
w. Pennington of Jacksonville, Fla, is
registered at the De Soto.
H. Newling Beresford, of London, Eng
land, is guest Of the De Soto.
George F. Lawrence and A. B. Mum of
New York are guests of the Screven.
Robert Miller. one of Atlanta's prominent
business men, accompanied by his wife and
child, is at the De Soto.
Robert A. Morrissey, bookkeeper for
Charles Green's Son & Co., who has been
sick with malaria for the past week, left
yesterday afternoon by the Kansas City for
New York.
Rev. DR.. Vass of Newbern, N. c.. is in
the city, guest of Mr.. Walter Coney. DR..
Vass will ill the pulpit of the First Presby-
terrain church tomorrow at the morning
and evening services.
G. w. Sans, prosperous young attorney
| OF Norfolk, Va, was married at the Uni
| versity of Virginia Oct. 90 to Miss
Matte Minor, an accomplished and popular
daughter of Professor John B. Minor, of the
law department of the university. The
happy couple have many friends in this
and other southern states
Mr.. Luke Carson is confined to his home
With q broken collar bone and seve al
severe bruises. His Injuries are thelresult
of an accident on the Thunderbolt road
| Thursday afternoon. Mr. Carson, ac-
companied by his wife, were out for drive,
and on returning home collided with a cart,
which Mr.. Carson was unable to distinguish
in the darkness. His buggy was badly
smashed, and he and his wife were pre-
cipitated to the road in an insensible con-
dition. Several parties went to their
assistance. and for a time it was thought
Mr.. Carson was fatally injured. He wes
insensible for several minutes, and on re-
gal ing consciousness he was conveyed to
his home, where medical attendance was
summoned. While his injuries are very
painful, they are not dangerous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
AT sTERNBERGS.
The Glass Sale a success.


Not all closed out, however, though our
success and the great number of our visitors
were highly gratifying 10 US. This week
will continue the Glassware and Crockery
sale, and general clearing out of odd arti-
Giles In Bric-a-Brac and fine ornamental
goods. Those who have not thus far
awaited themselves of our invitation should
not allow this week to pass without visit
to Our Second Floor. The collection of
rare and beautiful novelties displayed is
worth behold &, merely from an artistic
standpoint. even though you may not want
or may not buy a single article, which,
however, will not render your visit less
pleasing to us. A promenade through our
jewelry and silverware show room on first
floor will not be amiss either, as you will
see much and derive. we think sufficient
pleasure from the visit to compensate for
your trouble in coming. We also display a
superb line of Ohyx Clocks and Tables,
Brass and Bronze Goods, etc. Our prices
are very low, as you will find on inquiry.
Respectfully,
NJ. STERNBERG & Bro,
ADJ. l57 Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
The Water Queen.

Bclossy Kiralfy's "Water Queen )" which
has become famous as the most magnificent
and elaborate spectacle. of recent years,
will be at the theater next week.
The water Queen" comes with the pres
tige of long and successful run at Niblo's
Garden theater, New York, and the prom
ise is made that not one iota Of the
splendor which distinguished 1t there
shall be diminished. We are to have
all the elaborate and astonishing me-
chanioal effects and all the gorgeous
scenery, painted by Carpezat of Paris, Mag
mini of Milan and our own American ar
lists Harley, Merry and Maedder and
Schaeffer, as well as all the dazz ing cos
tunes, many Of which were imported. The
company numbers over fifty stars, includ
ing corps Of coryphees led by Mile. Red
man, who has just arrived in America to
join the troupe. Mile. Redman is fro n the
Berlin opera house and is one of the highest
paid premiere in the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
RIOE NOT MUCH HURT.

The Heavy Rain Does Less Damage
Than was Thought.
No news has been received IN the CITY as
to the effect Of the heavy rain of Wednes-
day on the rice crop, and it is therefore
thought that little, if any, damage has
been DONE
The fine weather of the previous two
weeks greatly dried the rice, and the damage
that was feared would result from the rains
OF September will not be as great as was at
hrst anticipated. The loss in some places,
however, will be fully up to first expecta :
tions, but the crop, taken as a whole, will
show better average than was hoped for.
For the last few days rice has been CONT ~
into market in large quantities. and meet
ing with prompt sales at good figures.
Reports from Charleston state that the
loss to the crop from Wednesdays storm
wild be of little consequence, except In caus-
ing delay Of a few days in cutting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
TO BE FINISHED BY NFw YEARS.
The Work on the New Independent
Presbyterian Church.

presbyterian Churcn.
The interior Of the IndeDendsnt Presby-
terrain church building is beginning 70 as
sumo a handsome and stately appearance as
the work upon it nears completion
The auditorium is ell comp!ete except the
inside blinds, the marble tilin fcr the floor,
the painting end tie large pulpit window,
upon which work viii begin next week.
The work Of hanging the blinds has be
gun, and the work OF laying the thing will
begin next week The painters have been
at work for some time
The dome has been finished, and is beau
tiful specimen OF the plaster's work All
the plasteriDg in the main auditorium has
been finished. The auditorium is ready for
the pews, with the exception Of laying the
thing. which will take only short while.
The pews have not yet been selected. but
will be ordered in time to arrive and be put
IN position before Christmas. The CON
tractors expect to receive the balance
Of the iron work for the porch next week,
and to finish all the work upon the porch
by the middle Of November. The stone
steps to the porch will be set next week.
The contractors are confident Of COM
pleting the church, with the exception Of
the tower, by Jan l, and more probably
ten days to two weeks earlier.
The stone work upon the tower is now
completed. Mr.. Penrose Of Lane Bros, of
Newark, o., who have the contract for the
tower, has been in the city several days
making preparations for the beginning Of
the work. The tower Is now eighty-eight
feet above the basement. and is almost en-
tirely OF stone. The total hight of the
tower is to be 225 feet, and
the remaining 1877 feet will be entirely
Of wrought and cast iron aud copper work.
The first installment of the material for
this work is expected to arrive this week,
and work upon the upper part Of the tower
will begin early next month. 1t is esti-
mated that the total weight of the iron and
copper in the tower will be something
over 10000 pounds. When completed it
will be painted white to correspond with
the body of the church. 1t is not expected
that the spire will be completed before Feb
l. The body of the church will be finished
by Jan. and the interior will be ready for
use by that time.