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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-01-27
CONTRACTION.

Some of the partisan papers even yet
scout tho idea Of there having been a con
traction of the currency, and are con-
stantly looking in some other erection
for q key to tue depressed condition Of
farm and other lao ?. All admit that
during the 60 labor, bota on tn farm
and IL the shop, was prosperous. When
did that prosperity begin? When a pie
thorlc circulation begun to flow from he
goverumen through the army to the PEG.
pie. When cid the depression and he
hard times begin? When the money be-
gan to flow from the people through he
bonds to cancellation and destruction.
But, say the party papers, there has been
no mStarial contraction We take the
following table from the Chicago Inter.
Ocean, a Republican PAPER. On that sub
ject it is certaI y entitled to due oredence.
It will be observed that from 1866 to 1887
the circulation ran from $52 O5 per capita
to So 81 per capita. The prices of labor
and its products kept exact pace with that,
and debts and mortgages went up as the
circulation went down. And misery came
and crime increased and hell ~reioiced and
devils laughed il the same proportion.
Read and study that table, and decide
whether it is necess try to seek any other
cause for the present COZ dition Of the
country:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-01-27
COME TO STAY.

Those who imagine that the farmers
have not come to stay In this great move
ment will soon see their mistake. The ASm-
ers nave an issue and it is as broad as the
continent and as dr. ep as the es:sh. East,
west, moth and south the work Of orgaa-
iziug is progressing astonishingly. In adj
dition to this the different State Legisla-
lures have come together and the e, isls-
tive commi tees Of far ners have also come
together. In our W State Legislature
there have been a shower IF bills intro
dueed on the line of the farmers demands.
This has been a "hsy-seed" week IN the
capitol, with farmer , associations on live
stock and other things. The J. gislators
seem to be unanimous IN doing something
immed atsly en- rapport with the farmers
resolutions. The sentiment appears to be
ia favor of placing al county officials of
the State Oh salary, school books at cost
and some other reforms. these are spas
modIc efforts Of the politicians, who begin
to see the writing on the WALL and the
rumoling Of the ground swell beneath
their wayward feet The time has come
for new measures, honest measures, just
measures in govenmeLt tai affairs. A handful
Of mlllionaires have stsered the ship of
state into the "ehalloWs" and the masses
Of the people are coming to the rescue.
Inoy are Mt coming like the Vandsls of
the North upon the deb&uched and efemi-
nate Romans, to XII and destroy but 20
save the remnant Of the republic estab-
lined by Washington and the fathers. No
body need be alarmed at the resistless
march Of the farmers except the infnitesi-~
NAL few who have weighed them down
with usury and extortiOn in multi Piled
forms. "iess taxation" is demanded in
every quarter of ChIistendom. The heroic
ofice-seeker and the rsVenous salary grab
Der ''must GO" Itcost 100000 per day
t, run the State and local machinery Of
government in this commonwealth, which
is equivalent and more to the average
days wages or income of 100, 900 farmers.
This luxury of government should be re-
modelled on a somewhat less expensive
scale.-hduStrIGL linton.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-01-27
A A S OF UNION.

In the American Christian Convention
at Marion in October 1890.
DR.. Long recommended that the con-
vention print 10 900 copies of the follow
ing addresses and send them all over the
land:
To the Members of the american Christian
Convention of the Lifted States and
Canada and CO IoVerS Of Christian Union
eVer yeOheTe:
It is becoming more and more apparent
that Christ established but one church
designing that all his followers, as MEM
bers of thu one body, should harmoniou ly
work together for the salvation Of the
world. We are Of the opinion that the
present division of the church into sects
and the attitude Of these sects toward
each other is wrong, and impede the
reformation of the world.
II. It is our belief that the entire uuGn
unity of opinion upon matters of theO-
logical doctrine and eccleslastical polity is
unattainable so long as we see through
a glass darkly," but that a unity of love,
forbesrance and cooperation is fully
within the reach of all true Christians.
III. There is 8 widespread AMI increas-
ing desire among Gods people to come
in a closer relstioGship with one another,
manifesto in various ways. Churches
are springing into existance in various
localities, composed of Christians who are
tired Of sectarian intolerance, and desire
to manif9 st their essential unity and
that doubtful d~ispensations are sinking
into dlsuse, while the great points of faith
common o all Christians are rising into
du9 prominence.
". As an organization, it is and has
slwsys been the chief object of the Chris
tan chur h to labor for the converai0n OF
the world, to bring together all true
Christians upon a platform OF mutual
forebearance, common sympathies and
frsternal love. We, therefore offer the
hand of fraternsl gret ting to all true
followers of our blessed Redeemer, assur
ing them of our profound interest in their
welfare, soliciting their kindly ~sympathies
and prayers Holding th7se views and
aims, we hereby declare our desire to
Cooperate with any and all those who
love our Lord Jesus Christ in performing
the great work which he has assigned his
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-01-27
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP OF
RAILROADS.

In 1889 the railroads of Russia paid
Government q net surplus of $77,5OO, 900.
Taking this a basis the railroads of the
United States would pay all the State and
National taxes. India has 10000 miles of
Government railroads, magnificent depots
and iron telegraph poles. The poor
working people of India average only 7
cents per day. The railroad fare is only
one seventeenth of a cent per mile. So
they can ride 119 miles for the price of a
days labor. The average price per day
in the United States for labor is about
$3.50. There is a wide difference between
7 cents and $3.50, yet the American
laborer can on y ride ABOUT fifty miles
for a days work. Tn citizen of India can
nde sixty-nine miles further for the price
of a days work than the American
citizen.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-01-27

church. The Christians formed an organ
izatiOn merely to make their labors
more effective, and they are ever ready
tor union with any body of Christians
upon the basis Of those GREAT truths
which underiie tic religion If CHRIST,
belonging only TO those fundamental
truths, without which Christianity could
not exist, tie Christians are ready to
submit all minor matters to the decision
OF the individual cOnsci ice. We suggest
the following as a
BASIS OF UNION.
l. Belief-Q) In God, as GU Creator
and law giver.
(2) In Christ, the son Of God and head
of the church, as divine Mediator and
Redeemer.
60 In the Holy Spirit as our Com
forter and Sancti6er.
a. In the Bible as inspired By God and
the supreme standard Of appeal in all
matters of religioa.
% That love t O God and men is the
whole duty of man.
(6) With a view of forming and cult
waiting fraternal relationship with all
Chr ians who are tired of sectarianism,
we invite correspondence.
% In putting forth this circular adj
dress and manifesto we but repeat in part
the language and sentiments expressed by
the members OF the Christian denomi-
nation.
81 May the God of all grace direct
his people, into a closer and more perfect
unity, that the Saviour may be glori6ed
and the void regenerated.- Christian
San.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-01-27

We regret to say IL but necessity com
pels us. Ii you are behind and do not
soon pay up, your paper viii stop.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21
THE BELL CASE.
Bell and Schmidt Both Refuse to
Say Anything.

Concerning the alleged confession Of
Charles Schmidt. a former partner Of Sgd
ney Bell, convicted of the murder of Samuel
jacobson, to the effect that he had testified
falsely when corroborating Campbell's tes-
timony on which Bell was found guilty, no
further admissions or details were given
yesterday by Schmidt. He was seen by a
CALL reporter at tbs County Jail yester-
day, to whom Schmidt stated that he would
not say anything at all about the case. He
said he had not. nor did he intend to make,
any statement for publication. Bell, who
also is locked up in the Jail, positively re-
fused to speak TO any reporters.
Captain Lees declined also to say any,
thing about what new developments had
been made in the case. He said that all
who had anything to do with 1t had been
pledged to secrecy.
Barclay Henley, Bells attorney, states
that witness is now on his way from the
East who knows the name OF Jacobson's
murderer, and will make some very start
ling revelations, that will prove that Jacoo-
son was killed in his own honse and that
one of his relations knew all about it. This
witness is expected to arrive here III day
or two.
At Bells trial the evidence of weight
against him was that of Edward w. Camp
bell, who was Bells accomplish in his high
way ioODCliCo. OahPDOh o"oiO thtb nc
was with Bell when he SHOT jacobson.
Schmidts corroboraiiOn was to the effect
that Bell confessed to him later on that he
had shot jacobson.
Rev. DR.. Thomas G. Easton has visited
Bell constantly since his conviction, and
was ut first firm believer in his guilt. He
has of late changed his opinion completely,
and now has just as much confidence in his
innocence. 1t is reported that Schmidt
confession was due to DR.. Easton's infiu-
eDCe.
The jacobson family refuse to make any
statements on the case ALSO and until the
new witness from the East arrives no
authentic revelations need be looked for.
Although yesterday Schmidt refused alb
soIutely to say anything. yet ON Saturday
last he admitted to a reporter that he had
lied in corroborating CampbelPs testimony
at the trial.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21
DIR. HIRST'S SERMON.

He Begins His Passionate at the simPs on
Church.
Rev. Dr. A. G. Hirst formerly President
of the University of the Pacific and ap-
pointed pastor Of the Simpson Memorial Nj.
L. Church at the recent conference, began
his passionate yesterday morning. He chose
for his text the first part of the eighth verse
of the first chapter OF Acts: But We shall
receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is
come upon you" Christianity, said he,
began in the person OF its founder without
any pageautry or pomp. Born in Manager,
he spent the first thirty years Of his life in
almost entire Obscurity. He lived IN city
the inhabitants Of which were regarded
with contempt throughout Palestine, and he
was known only as the sou of carpenter At
the beginning of his public ministry lie
chose fer his disciples illiterate fishermen,
declining To form any alliance with the cnl-
ture, intellect, wealth or social anu political
power of the land.
The preacher next briefly traced the
origin and wonderful grow til of MethodIsm,
and spoke of the insidiOus materialiStc
tendencies of the present time, and quoted
the utteranceS of one OF the railroads.&c.
thinkers OF this country, who teaches the
youth under his charge that sin and depraY-
ity, S0-called, are only intrmity and igno-
rance, which are yet to be conquered by the
force of human intellect HUY cold and
unsatisfying was such creed. 1t was only
at the cross OF Calvary and in the fountain
filIed with Blood OF which the poet Cow
per, sang, that the yearnings of the human
soul could be fully satisfied.
DR.. Hirst closed By telling his hearers
that if they would receive the baptism of
the Holy Spirit they must yield to his WOO
ings and obey his gentle commands. The
speakers last words consisted of an earnest
appeal to his congregation to take decided
step at once, and fully consecIate themselves
TO the service of the master
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21
MIR. GREEN UNDERSTOOD 1T.
And 1t Was That He Was to Be Hanged In
~

And 1t Was That He Was to Be Hanged in
Four Weeks.
Some good stories are told of Thomas Rey-
nolds, who began his duties as an a ssociate
Justice of the Supreme Court Of this State
early in September, 1892. Not all Of them
are trne, and the one that follows has been
denied, but it may be worth repeating nev-
ertheless. Governor Ford is authority for it.
Judge Reynolds presided at court in
which man named Green had bsen con-
victed of murder, aud it became his unpleas-
ant duty to pronounce sentence Of death on
the culprit. He called the prisoner before
him and said to him; MIR. Green, the jury
in its verdict says you are guilty of murder,
and the law says you are 10 De hanged.
Now, want you and all your friends down
ON Indian Creek to know that 1t is not
who condemn YOU, but 1t is the jury and
the law. Mr.. Green. the law allows you
time for preparation, and so the Court
wants to know what time you would like to
be hanged"
The prisoner replied that he was ready to
die at any time the Court might appoint.
The Judge then said: "Mr. Green you must
know that it is a very serious thing To be
hanged. 1t can't happen to a man more
than once in his life, and you had better
take all the time you can get. The Court
will give you until this day four week. Mr..
Clerk, Look at the almanac and see If this
day four weeks comes on Sunday"
The clerk looked and found that IL came
on a Thursday, and the Court informed Mr..
Green that he would be hanged on that day.
The Attorney General of the State, James
Turney, wanted a more formal and impress
i've sentence passed, but the Court replied {:
'0h, Mr.. Turney. Mr.. Green understands
the whole business as we'll as if had
preached to him for a month. he knows
he has got to be hanged this day four weeks,
Yos understand it that way, Mr.. Green,
don't you"
Mr. Green said YES" and the court ad-
Chicago Daily News.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21
TWAS MRS. MAILLARD.
The Missing Woman Is the Wife
of a Marin Dairyman.

Detective Byram has not yet found the
woman for whose restoration to home and
friends he has advertised $1,000 reward. 1t
turns out that the missing woman is Mrs. Z.
II. Aaillard, wife OF Joseph Maillard, a
dairyman of San Geronimo, and daughter
of NJ. N. TOmpkins of San AnSel mo. She
has been missing from her home since the
31st ult., when she came to this city. Her
friends believe that she has wandered OH
during a temporary fit Of alteration.
The missing woman is described as fol-
lows; Height about 3 feet inches, weight
about 100 pounds, complexion and hair
dark, eyes dark brown, prominent mole
on chin and one on side of the nose.
A large wooden Saratoga trunk, which
Mrs. Maillard had shipped here, has also
mysteriously disappeared, and reward OF
500 is offered for its recovery.
All efforts to trace the trunk or woman
have been without avail. Maillard has also
Joined the officers in the search. 1t was
learned that the woman visited DIR. Duck
ett's dental rariors ana Nine. Lambla's in
telligeEce Office. after which she disap-
peared. and all attempts to trace her sub
sedueut movements here have been fruit
less.
rumor that Mrs. Maiilard e!oped with
farm-hand seems to be unfOunded. Captain
Lees claimed To have discovered an fnI-
portant clew Saturday night, but declined
to say yesterday how it had "panned out
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21

the Garibaldi guards. The first division
closed with a long procession Of carriages in
which were the Honorary President, Count
G. MarazZi, Vice-Consul of His Majesty, the
King of Italy; p. Barbieri, President of the
Garibaldi Society, and the following Ex-
Presidents of the same society: F. G..
Piecaroi. V. Ravenna, B. Ratio, P. SINH,
j. f. Fug All. P. c. Rossi and j. NJ. Bona
Gina of Oakland.
The second division was marshaled by G..
Cuneo, who had for lieutenauts Z. Maugini
and G. Bafgo The Alpine company of
sharpshooters, with bright facipgs on bright
uniforms, captained by S. Giovannani, and
the Italian Carabine Corps under Captain
L. Babbino, comprised the troop of the di-
vision. They presented the uniform Of the
Italian army more in its entirety than any
other present. Then came a float repre-
senting tue provinces of Italy. Seventy
six Young ladies' in white dresses, red
bands and crowned with wreaths We'd with
each other in representing the beauty of
those provinces from near tie MedJer-
ranean Sea to the snow-capped Alps. On
top sat PaOliBa Burzone, wearing crown.
1t was the famous Italian crown that
Napoleon l wrested from the italian King
or represented it; the style was the same.
The next in line was float representing
boat. 1t was fitted with royal mariners in
full uniform, and holding in conspicuous
manner some implement of their life on the
deep. The committees of Alpine Sharp
shooters, Italian Carabine Corps, ScaveD-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21
Results of the Congress.

Francis G. Newlands, who has been in at
tendance at the Irrigation Congress at Salt
Lake City, is at the Palace. and is enthu-
siastic regarding the beneficial results which
will accrue from the convention, stimu-
lating irrigation interests in all the Western
States.
"The meeting was political only in the
broadcast sense Of the term." he said last
night land the irrigatlonistS now have a
settled plan of action which should have
procured the legislative enactments we have
wanted so long Eastern people don't
understand the irrigation problem, and it is
hard to make them realize the Importance of
the large tracts of arid land which can be
transformed into fertile districts by the aid
of water. The Western States, with the
exception of California. have all resolved to
stand together in presenting their joint
political demands, and l hope this State will
fall into line. The Pacific Coast. comprising
only three States is not a powerful factor.
but the Western States united can 90 into a
party convention and formulate almost any
demand with the certainty of gaining the
desired end"
do you think that jain W. Mackay will
be a candidate for the United States Senate
from Nevada ?" Mr. Newlauds was asked.
II have no knowledge on that subject"
was the reply. Mr.. Mackay would be
very strong candidate should he eYince
desire for the Senatorship. but have never
heard him express any inclination for politi-
cal honors, and from the fact that he has
always rather held aloof from politics, I
am inclined to doubt the rumor of his in
tended caudidatnre."
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21
NEWS OF THE HOTELS.
Items of Interest Gathered in the
Corridors.
General John T Cutting on Political Topics.
Results Of the Irrigation Congress.
The Abandoned Canal

General John T. Cutting returned yester-
day from trip to Europe, and is at the
Occidental. Most of his time during his stay
abroad was spent in England and France,
and in both countries, General Cutting says.
widespread interest is being manifested in
Worlds Fair topics. The manufacturers
are especially active in this regard, and are
already planning the character Of their ex-
hibits at the exposition.
"On my return" continued General Cut
ting, Il spent a few days in Washington,
and had an interview with Postmaster
General Wanamaker regarding the Postoffice
site. The interview was very unsatisfactory
to me, Mr.. Wanamaker would make no
statement of his intentions, saying that the
owners OF property here had pre-
vented the selection of a suitable site
by the excessively high prices demanded
which he had been handled by the news
papers and | came TO the conclusion that he
ia very thin skinned. | suggested con-
domination proceeding if the prices were too
high, but the Fostmaster-General made no
response.
delphia 1 met Mr., SnowdeD. Minister to
Greece, who had just returned from a.visit
to Mr.. Blaine. He is a personal friend OF
the secretary of State and told me that the
latter IS completely restored TO nealtn'
adding that he was at no time so i'll as was
represented. A recent medical examination
has mpletely disproved the statement that
he was threatened with Brights disease.
Mr. Snowden considered Mr.. Blaine in ex-
cellent form for the resumption OF his
fetal duties.
From all could learn I think McKin-
ley's election in Ohio is foregone conclu-
sion, and that he will have substantial
majority. AS to the Speakership of the
House, Mills seems to be in the lead. and in
fact the only candidate much talked about.
He is making still hunt for votes, and,
am told, will have the solid support of New
England and three votes from Minnesota,
in addition to those of his own and adjoin-
ino Statesp
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21

LIVELY HAND-BALL.
Some Interesting Contests Played in the
Two Leading Courts.

Some Interesting Contests Played in the
Two Leading Courts.
In the Union Hand-ball Court yesterday
everything was life. The sphere was kept
bounding from wall to wall by the busy
players until many excellent scores were
made. Hugh Toner and Robert Harlow be-
came engaged in what the habitues claim TO
be the hottest game seen since the good old
days when they made it hot Tor their oppo-
nents. Certainly the rubber was remark
able. The first game was won by Toner
10 to Pa hard enough score, yet the next
two were harder. Both resulted in sets.
The set in the second game resulted in a
victory for Harlow by TO Z. The set in
the third went to Toner by single ace. his
victory was purchased though at his cost.
his place. The score Of the next rubber
showed as follows in HaskinS' favor: Is to
Is Il to 10 and 10 to IL.
The next game mas between Dillon and
PeunOyer and Alalloy and Condor for $50
purse. The latter won in two rubbers.
ScOres-First. Is TO 81 and u 10 81; sec ond,
16 to q and II TO 81.
The next game was between Dillon and
PennoIer aud Manning and Wrenn. Scores
Is to Is, IL to 10 and 10 to T. Second rub
ber-ScOres: IL to Is, Is to and 10 to 8.
In the San Francisco Hand-ball Court
Tom Ryan and Tom La Velle against Ed
MalOney and Walter Williams proved
taking game. The scores were: Is to 9 and
10 to II.
Dan DonOhOe and j. Collins were badly
beaten in two rubberS by John Slattery and
Tom O'Dowd.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-21
Caught In he PdpiIton.

gers Protective Union, Social Society. Carl
baldi Circle, Mutual Aid Society of Trionfo
Ligure and Honorary Committee ended the
division. On this Honorary Committee
were: Hugo Watz, DR.. E. V. Lonigo. DR.. G..
Peschia, Dr. A. Rottanzi, DR.. p. de Vecchio,
DR.. G. Ollino, Dr. o. Perrone and DR.. G..
Vaccar
P. Isola was marshal Of the third division,
with d. Costa and G. Cresta as lieu
tenants. The Genoa Cavalry. under Captain
u. Cereghpo, aud the Garibald Guard, under
Captain F. Lucchetti, followed next in line,
with float representing agriculture bring
ing up the rear. The float was piled as high
as possible with vegetables. This division
and the procession ended with carriages
bearing the committee, of the Gardeners
and Ra nc hers Association, Mutual Aid So
ciety OF Liguri, Mutual Aid Society Of Carl
baldi and the lords and ladies.
The procession star ted at 10:30 In the
morning and arrived at the gardens at
noon. The crowd then repaired to the am
phitheater Of the gardens, where f. Zeiro
made speech in German and A. ID. Spill
yalo in Italian. Both reviewed the histori-
cal event being celebrated. In their
speeches their patriotism for their adopted
land was iterated and reiterated. The
crowds dispersed then for promenading,
dancing and for the lottery games. The
dancing lasted from 3 o'clock in the after
to this morning.