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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-08-19
NEW INDUSTRIES S.

Enterprises Of Various Kinds to be Pm
IN Operation and Things Likely to b.
Dine at an Early Day-Rip Van
WiukZe Cannot Stay in tlr
Old North State.
Manufacturers Recordi
Madison-The erection of a wood
working factory is projected.
Wilkesborough -Smoak & Harckett
have, it is reported, started brick
yard.
South Washington-A B. Groom
is erecting grist mill and cotton gin
at Groom Bridge.
Long Winfield Larkins con,
templates adding a light saw mill to
his gin and grlst mill.
Burgaw-E. M. Johnston is erect
tpg saw mill on Peggiss Island, and
may add planning mill and dry kiln
Greensboro-Ross & Willis, lately
mentioned, will, it is reported, add
-four mill machinery to their gEist
mill
Marion-M. H. Roberts, of A dgus-
Ia, Ca, contemplates erectin ( the
woodworking factory reported IN last
issue.
Washington-E. T. Stewart will
rebuild his machine shop Recently re
ported as burned, erecting 4 building
l24x27 feet
Tarboro-Reuben Foster, OF $50
Light street, Baltimore, Md, has pur-
chased the 200 acres /of land meu.
toned in last issue.
Wilmington The Wilmington Cot
ton Mills Co., recently mentioned, is
reported as erecting an additional
building 7OxlOO feet.
Weldon-The Roanoke Navigation
& Water Power Co. is reported as
erecting a grain elevator with ca,
pacity of l2,5O5 bushels.
Raleigh-J. N. Wiggins, of New
York, has, i. is reported, purchased
the Jones & Powell ice factory; will
improve and operate same.
Durbam-it is stated that the Dur
ham Fertilizer Factory has com
menced work on its fertilizer factory
previously reported as to be rebuilt
Charlo te-A. T. Schmidt, 7. s.
Biffy and D. A. Tomkins have incor-
ated the A. T. Schmidt Go. to CON
str11ct oil mills etc. The caDital stock
is $4,000.
North Carolina-Contract for the
construction of the lighthouse on Dia
mond Shoab off Cape Hatteras, has
been awarded to Anderson & Barr, OF
Jersey City, N. J at $485,OOO.
Weldon-The Weldon Brick &
Land Improvement Go. has been
organized with W. E. Daniel as presi-
dent, and J. T. Gooch, secretary, to
build brick works. The capital stock
is $4,000
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-08-19
TO MAKE BREEDING PROFIT
ABLE.

l believe the trotting strain comes
closer to a general purpose horse than
any other strain of blood in existence,
and | advise you as farmers to breed
in that line, and in so doing you breed
for a purpose, and should you fail to
get trotter you are bound to get a
general purpose horse, and he can be
utilized better than any other class.
If fortune should favor you and the
trotter should come, be will pay for
a good many general purpose horses.
Let the farmer who cOntemplat8s
breeding select with the greatest of
care his brood mare, as here lies the
most vital point if he wants success
She should re standard and fashion
ably bred, good color, from l55 to l6
hands high, sound, young, well made
and of good disposition. If you are
in possession of such an animal so
much the b9tter, but if not visit some
breeders sale where you have conf
dence that the horses sold are as rep
resented and ouy one. If you have
to pay five times what she might be
worth for farm service don't consider
it extravagapt, as it will be the best
investment you ever made, and it
doesn't cost any more to raise a good
horse than it does a poor one By
having her fashionably y bred your
colts will be more saleable.
Let this mare be your starting point
and build up your sock farm in this
way. Because you have good family
horse and she has proven kind, and
the ladies are able to drive her about,
and she is a good roadster, don't think
you have the proper brood mare un
less she has the breeding. | have
never heard of a good family mare
being a great producer. Go to the
breeder who has been a success, and
get some of his successful blood, and
you have the embryo of future sue
cess. The mare should have your
best box stall, aud moderate use will
be beneficial to her. Study her blood
lines carefully SO that you may be
able to properly select the best cross,
as there is a great deal in the nicking
of the blood, as shown in the history
of all our successful sires. Handle
tonian with all his greatness would
not have had the fame had he been
deprived OF the American Star cross.
His son, George Wilkes, would not
have been as phenomenal, had it not
been for the matrons by Mambrino
Patchen.-C. s. Burr.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-08-19
FROM ROCKINGHAM
COUNTY.
DOUGLAS, n. {

OOUGIAS, ~. ~
Mr.. EDITOR Brother w. R. Lind,
say, writing in The PROGRESSIVE FAR
MER of July 29th, 1890, entertains
great fears for the sue less Of the Ali
ance cause, Especially in this Safe, l
think Bro Lindsay's apprehension
will very likely never be realized.
There are but two parties in this
country-Democrats and Republicans
Nearly all citizens belong to either
one or the other. Who are the ALI
ance men They are citizens belong
ing to one or the other Of these great
parties, and our Alliance battles must
be fought through these parties. In
referring to them do not mean to
exalt or crush either.
The Democrats of this, the Fifth
Congressional district, have united in
giving the Farmers Alliance their
choice as a candidate for Congress,
and you will find that all Democrats
and great many Republicans, ire
spective of avocation, lawyers, doctors,
merchants and manufacturers will
work as hard for the honorable cleo
tion of "Uncle Baldy" as the ALI
ance can. What more can we ask ?
How is it bout State affairs =? All
men, except, perhaps, those that are
being directly benefited, Democrats
and Republicans, lawyers, doctors,
merchants, manufacturers, farmers
unite in saying that our demands Of
the legislature are honorable, just and
fair and should become laws, and are
ready to support nominees in their re
spective parties who will work for
their enactment into laws.
What more can we ask? Our re-
lief must come partly through legis-
lation; it can not come through an
honest administration OF the law.
How is it about county affairs ? In
this, Rockingham, county, am in
formed that there are twenty seven
democratic candidates for the nomina-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-08-19
LETTER FROM HILLIARDSToN.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Though Gold Mine
Alliance, No. SIS, may be unkno wn
to the readers of these columns, we
will ever be found in the foremost
ranks in this grand and glorious fight
for liberty and justice to all.
Never before has there been so much
activity and determination among
the farmers to organize aud cooper
ate for united benefit. The farmers
are certainly thinking deeply, and
thinking will lead to action. There
seems to be a settled conviction
among them, irrespective of party,
that there is something wrong, and
when they have decided what that
wrong is and from what quarter it
comes, they will end it.
But what a pity we should dabble
in politics, and are concerned because
we claim our political welfare an OBJ,
ject. The work of the Alliance must
be directed toward securing a just
representation and treatment of agri
cultural interests in the legislature
and Congress, and due recognition of
farmers in all public affairs without
conflicting with the best interests Of
the entire public.
Democrats and Republicans can
unite with no other purpose in view
but the welfare of the farmer and the
whole people. 1t is distinctly non
partizan. All those interested in the
welfare Of the farmer are welcome
accessions to It's ranks. Recognizing
the fact that they number nearly one.
half of the population of this nation,
the farmers simply ask that their
rights shall be equally protected with
al, and by organization and &C. oper-
alton they intend, if possible, to
secure this. For their condition no
one is to blame but themselves. The
remedy is simply organization and
education, education that shall teach
them to vote for ther own interests
organlzatlon-sO that unitedly thew
may have power to compel organiza.
uon for their interests. But to uay
we are Olindly led by those who care
nothing for our welfare if thew can
only receive our ballots to pave their
paths to power and wealth. The very
worst corruptionists are elevated to
power by your votes, and you struggle
and wrlthe for years under the blows
ne recreantly deals you.
Are your taxes high and your rich
nelghoor's light ? Your ballots can
force him to bring forth his hidden
treasures and bear a just portion of
Cne burden. Do you grumble and
gr0WI under the reign Of monopoly
and trusts ? You gave them the
power to rob you. Are the blows
unjust Your ballots elected the
lawmakers; you set up the altar; if
you are inundated thereon, who is to
o!ame but yourselves ? Nine millions
OF voters have the power to break
every unjust law and trust and poIiti
5 o@i Ilng' and yet you toll and drudge
anu complain about the hard times
anu IeeI that your homes are slipping
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-08-19
GRAND RALLY OF DAVID ON
COUNTY ALLIANCE AND
BASKET PICNIC,
To be Held at the Orphauage, Near
Thomasville, N. c, on Aug
us, 27th, 1890
PROGRAMME.


PROGRAMME.
Procession of members Of the ALI
ance from the railroad depot in Thorn
asville to the Alliance headquarters
at the Orphanage at 1870 o'clock
a. N.
Addresses by Hon. Sid. B. Alex
ander, of Mecklenburg county, E c.
Beddingfeld, State Secretary, Raleigh :
D. Reid Parker, District Lecturer Of
Raldolph county, Dr. John F. Crow
ell. Trinity College, and others. Music
by Pilgrim Cornet Ban1 and the
Orphans.
Everybody invited to come.
Members of the Alliance are re.
quested to bring baskets well illed
WI provisions. Every one is earnest
ly requested to bring or send con-
.rlbulon to the orphans.
II. G. THOMAS, Sec'y.
w. A. LINDSEY, Chm'n Com. on
Arrangements.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-08-19
n .azH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE

n 18th CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
President-Eias Carr, Old Sparta, 90,
vice-President-A. H. Hayes, Bird
3e6retary-E. G. Beddingfeld, Raleigh,
treasurer. D. Allen, Falls, N. G.
Lecturer-Thos. B. Long, AsheVille,
n. G.
Assistant Lecturer-R. B. Hunter, Char
;ovce, N. c.
ChapIain-J. J. Scott, Alfordsville
&C.
Door Keeper-W. H. Tomlinson, Fay
:.gevilIe, N. G.
assistant Door Keeper-H. E. King,
Peanut, n. @.
Sergeant-at-Arms-J. S. Holt, Chalk
EeveI, N. c..
State Business Agent-W. H Worth
Raleigh, N. G.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W. A
Graham, Machpelah, n. G.
~zECUTIvE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CARO-
LIMA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
s. B. Alexander, Charlotte, N. c..
chair uan; ]. NJ. Mewborne, Kinston n
,; J. 5. Johnston, Ruffn, n. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-08-19
THE NATIONAL FARM. s. AL
LANCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

President-L. L. Polk, North Carolina
Address, 511 9th ST., N. W., Washington,
DC.
Vice-President-B. H. Glover, Cain
bridge, Kansas.
Secretary. H. Turner, Georgia. Ad-
iress, 511 9th ST., N. w, Washington
D. G.
Treasurer-W. II. Hickman, Puxico
Missouri
Lecturer-Ben Terrell, Texas.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
i. W. Macune, Washington, D: Q:
Alonzo Wardall, Huron, South Dakota.
IF. Tillman, Palmetto, Tennessee.
JUDICIARY.
&c. Patty, Macon, Mississippi.
Isaac McCracken, Ozone, Arkansas.
Evan Jones, Dublin, Texas
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23
JUSTICE AT THE ANVIL.
A Blacksmith Entertains a Motion to Dis
 miss Prosecution.

miss Prosecution.
 In the spring of 1860, in a small town in Iowa, a blacksmith was elected justice of the peace. He was an honest, indus trious fellow, far better blacksmith than he was lawyer. shortly after he was elected case of assault and battery came up in his court. Knowing that he could not afford to rent separate room in which to hold court, he informed the lawyers on both sides to bring their case right into the blacksmith shop and he would hold conrt there. He also said that for the time being he woula give up making Eorseshoes and attend strictly to the duties of his new office.
 The lawyers departed and informed every one where the justice was going to hold court. When the hour ap- preached the smithy was crowded. The prosecuting witness and defendants, ac. companied by their attorneys, at the appointed time put in an appearance, and the blacksmith took of his leather apron, rapped on the anvil and stated that the court was open.
 The lawyers for the defense made motion to dismiss the suit, as it was simply the outcome of spite.
 Tapping on the anvil the son of Vul' can put the following motion to the spectators; "Gentlemen, you have heard the motion to dismiss the suit. All who are in favor of it will signify by saying aye" rousing reply was in the affirmative, and the blacksmits ad. journed court, picked up his hammer and resumed work. The attorney for the prosecution was dumbfounded al such proceeding, but his protestations amounted to nothing and the decision of the court stood. Herald.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23
KILLED BY GLOVES.
One of the Most Singular Cases of Po,son-
 ing Ever Recorded.

Rarely, it may be thought, has more
 singular case of accidental death been recorded than that which recently tLrew a much-esteemcd family residing in the environs of St Petersburg into mourn ing. A young lady in perfect health, and with the brightest of futures before her, was among the guests invited to a ball, and, her toilet completed, she drew on a pair of long gloves, reaching above the elbows. Scarcely half an hour after wards she felt considerable irritation and pain in her arms and hands, to mp with pleasures of the evening-she paid but little attention. On returning home her suffering increased, and tho following day her hands and arms be- came covered with sores, which were at tributed by the doctor called in to blood poisoning. A week later the poor girl died, after severe suffering, and despite the efforts made to save her. The fatal gloves have been handed over for analy- sis, the conjecture being that the ani- nal with the skin of which they were made was in some way or other diseased, and that the skin used had been imper- fectly cleansed In any case, if this com lecture prove correct, measures will doubtless be taken to ascertain, if possi- sible, whether other gloves, similarly contaminated, are on sale.-London Standard
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23

The man who turns over a new loaf too oiten will soon use up his ledgsr
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23
Several Phases of Dishonesty,

There are many people who, while they would not rob their neighbor of a farthing, appropriate the money and the treasure of the public. A man has a house to sell and he tells his customer it is worth twenty thousand dollars. Next day the assessor comes round and the owner says it is worth fifteen thou sand dollars. The Government of the United States took of the tax from per sonal income among other reasons, be- cause so few people would tell the truth, and many man with an income of hum dreds of dollars 8 day made statements which seemed to imply he. was about to be handed over to the overseer of the poor. Careful to pay their passage from Liverpool to New York, yet snug gling in their Saratoga trunk ten silk dresses from Paris, and q hall dozen watches from Geneva, Switzerland, tell ing the custom house officer on the wharf, There Is nothing in that trunk but wearing apparel" and putting a ivo-uollar bin in his hand to punctuate ,hc statement Talmage, in \. Y. observer.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23
QUEER ANIMALS.
New Zealand Mammals That Are Decid-
 edly Peculiar in Their Habits.


 edly Peculiar in Their Habits.
 It is a strange fact in regard to New Zealand that the country is almost en- tirely lacking in indigenous animals. The only mammals it possessed, before the arrival of Captain Cook, in 1769, says the author or "New Zealand after Fifty Years,n were the ki0re-a little, dark brown rat-and two very small bats The ktOr6 is now a rare and very shy animal, but there are times when it makes it's appearance in vast numbers, coming nobody knows whence, and go- ing nobody knows whither.
 Three or four years ago such a visita. tion of rats occurred on the west coast of one of the islands; countless swarm of these little creatrres travelled along the shore, for a distasce of one hundred and fifty miles all going one way, and all moving as fast as they could. Many of them died of hunger by the way, and they were all exposed to terrible attacks from a rat larfer and stronger than themselves.
 After passing, .n ceaselesS process sion, along the shore for many months the rats NaHlSuNA dS suuucnlJ dS Jucy had appeared, a-j ! to this day no one has been able tc Gser even a plausible theory in regard Q their migration.
 Another New Daland animal which is somewhat peculiar in it's habits is the tudrdra, a lizard which grows from six inches to a foot in length
 This creature is the very embodiment of a negative existence. It is usually found clinging motionless to rock, per. fectly regardless of driving spray or binding sun. It wants neither food nor drink, but is perfectly content to be kept in glass case for months or even years, and is very slightly affected by the want or art.
 It makes no noise, and moves so seldom and so slowly that many persons have watched those confined in a glass case for a long period, and then left them, under the impression that the creatures were only stuffed specimens after all. Yet the solemn blinking of the golden eyes, and the slow palpita- ton of their lcathery sides, bear slight witness to their sluggish vitality.- Youths Companion.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23
IapR0vED TRAIN SERVICE
 BETWEEN AemDhiS and the Southeast.

The Palace Car Line of the South--the Kansas City, Memphis X Birmingham k. R. now has two through passenger trains daily between Memphis aud Birmingham, making close and sure connections with the trains of all connecting lines. Night trains have through sleeping cars bcweon Atlanta and Memphis Gin connection with the Ga. Pa. E. R.), the shortest route, quickest time and the only line running through ears be- tweep those cities. Day trains have Palace Reclining Chair Cars (seats free to holders of lirst-clnss through tickets) through between Birmingham and Kansas City. This is many miles the shortest and by far the best equip ped Passenger Line between points in the East and Southeast and Memphis, and al points in Arkansas, Texas and tho West and Northwest. Everything new and frst-class. Through tickets via this line on sale at all through tiche. offices.
 For any desired information, for large map and time table folder address,
 !. lt. LOCK WOOD, II. D. ELLIS, G:P. and T, Agt.
 Genl Agt, 388 Main St, Kansas City.
 Memphis. Tenn.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23
NEW PROUTY POWER PRESS.

THE PICAYUNE all home print newsy local paper ,a in the State. Paragon inch Peerless job M new mailing machine type of latest designs, coma 
 THE PICAYUNE devoted to the best interests classes .a choice selections, readers l6 COLUMNS OF READING MATTER particular country. All departments will be kept stand PRICE nominal, ro enlightened should take plenty newspapers especially his home paper there educator the No pay his paper All can afford to take P and fine selections, besides editorial specially fitted for the home circle
 thoroughly and heartily DEMOCRATIC poGds full duty for the of the G Democratic because this has people (eseea the man) and has always a The right crcise condemn and will be wben.s demands.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-04-23

Mrs. Livermore, in one of her Ice ,ures, ridicCiss the present style of ' male fasbi ns. Her remarks might be a.lnd q wOmans satilo on woman 5 st i;a Burlington Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-10
RHODE ISIA<D NERVE.

Electric Light Wires strung on I'lc
 phone Poles Without Permission.
 NEW LONDON, March 1O.-The officers of the Southern New England Telephone company recently became aware that tn , Western Electric Light company of Westerly R. l., had strung a lot of wires on the telephone poles, General super intendent F.. B. Baker inquired of the company by what right they had used the poles and the reply came that the company had not used the southern New England poles but the poles of the Providence Telephone company, having obtained the latters permission. Inquiry revealed that the Providence company had not given the Electric Light com pany any authority to use its poles; The Electric Light company has n" charter in this state. and is therefore doubl> liable for stringing it's wires on the lelc- phone poles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-10
WORLD 0 SPORTS.

Counting Manager Henry. six men have signed contracts to play ball i'll Hartford the coming season, or have agreed to terms. Annis will play in left field, Sullivan at first. Say at third, Henry at center, O'Connell pitch and Murray catch. Henry, Lynch, Moore, Forster and Winkleman are expected to accept soon the terms offered them.
 While at practice at New Haven Sat urday, Poole, Yale's catcher, was struck on the left temple by a ball pitched by Jack Horner, the clubs tralner, and in jured so badly that the attending physi- clan says he cannot play again this season.
 There are but three weeks more of the polo season. Bridgeport, Springfield and Hartford lead in the order named. New Haven, New Britain and Meriden are having warm fight for last place.
 James Duryea, the pitcher, has desert ed the Brotherhood and signed three years iron clad contract to play with the Cincinnati club at salary of $4, 900.
 The New York base ball club has noti fled the packers of the New YorL brotherhood team that they will be helC | responsible for any loss caused by the hiring of players reserved by the New York club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-10
INDUCEMENTS.
ssLittle Lord Fauntleroy."

'sLittle Lord Fauntleroy."
 It is a singularly strong example of play for the family. Maid and madame, master and servant, child and grand parent will each find in it a particular appeal for him or herself.-Boston Globe. At the opera house this even- ing.
 George Wilson's Minstrels.
 The minstrel organization MT Wilson has with him this season, is second to very few, if any, in the country. The singers are of the best, the comedians of higher class than usually seen in min strel shows, and the instrumentalists excellent. A programme combining everything from southern melodies to the latest and most difficult music was charmingly rendered, and the criterion ties went home with the satisfaction of having seen first rate minstrel per formance.- Eagle. At the opera house Tuesday evening. "Passion,s Slave.'' In the third act of Passions Slave an entire change is made in the stage setting in full view of the audience, without a piece of scenery being touch ed. It is accomplished by cleverly manipulated lights, and h,s a beautiful effect.-St Louis Sunday Critic. At the opera house Friday eve ming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-10
Sewer Assessments.

HE board of sewer commissioners ef the city of Waterbury, at a meeting held March 5th, 1890, assessed property owners on Pemberton street fol sewer pur p ses as follows to wit :-
 Patrick and Julia Shanahan, $75. CO.,; Julia and Ellen Lawlor, S201 .OO; Bridget Altman $9O.O0; estate of John Malon :, 5000; John Egan, $9O %; estate of John Gaynor, s9O; May Haley and estate of Thomas Haley, S75.OO; Maurice Healey. s33 %; Thomas R. Shea, $9O. .OO; Giovanni Lairano, $lS3 %; estate of Augustus P F. Camp, $9O %; John Collins, $i59 %; John killoughey, $6975; Hannah Hallinan, $9O.OO; David Altman, $9O oO.
 S- The above assessments become due and payable Mar. 10, 1890. Payments to be made to City Attorney George E. Terry at his office in the Platt block, corner East Main street and Phoenix avenue.
 Attest E. G. KILDUFF.
 City Clerk.