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The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17
An Watch.

A recent English invention OF great
importance to navigators is a hermetical-
~ sealed thermometer to prevent the de.
trimental effects of the atmosphere and
moisture on the mechanism. The ipven-
ton consists in Theoretically closing the
casing of the chronometer, doing away
with the keyhole through which the air
and the moisture gained access to the
works, and effecting the winding up of
the chronometer by providing a flexible
or elastic diaphragm.-Chicago Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

PRoGREssI IN DEALING WITH FRUIT INSECTS
DR.. G. v. Riley read at the late meet
ing of the American Pathological Society
an instructive paper on ttRecent Adj
yancesin Dealing with Insects and Affect
ing Fruits.n In this he discusses the
methods Of combating the plum cur
culio, codling moth, red scale, huted
scale, and other injurious insects, giving
the result of recent experiments on those
insects. Contrary to the expressed opln-
iors Of many hor~ticulturists, DR.. Riley
questions whether more injury is aone
to. day to our fruits than was done fifty
or one hundred years ago. Ia fact, it is
patent that with the advance made OF
late years in our methods OF warfare
against these fruit insects, less injury re-
latively is done; but as the area of fruit
culture increases, SO does the aggregate
Of injury and also the number of species
that we have to contend with. He
warned pomologists to be on their guard
ageinst two foreign insects, likely soon.
TO appear in this country-the peach
coratitis, d sub-tropical insect, resem-
bling the apple maggot, which is ex-
tremely destructive to the peach crop Of
Bermuda, and likely to be troublesome
if ii once becomes established in Florida
and Georgia, and the Japanese peach
fruit worm, which is allied to u cod
ling moth, and in some seasons damages
ninety per cent. Of the peach crop OF
Japan. he suggested that provision be
nalef for the inspection, at ports OF entry,
Of fruits aud plants received from any
part of the world from which we kn9'
danger Observation-Disclosures Farmer.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

For nearly forty years Losd Tennyson
Mas had a pension from the British
Government OF $1,000 . year. The poet
nas derived no personal advantage from
The pension, however, for he has devoted
he whole of it TO the relief of authors in
distress,
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

this paper, this week, which has no two words
ali e except one word. The same is true Of
each new one appearing each week, from The
DR.. Harter Medicine.Co. This house places a
Crescent on everything they make and pub
fish. Look for it, send them the name of the
word and they will return you BOOK, BBAUTI-
Full AUTOGRAPHS or SAMPLES FREE.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

A dog bitten by a rattIesnake in
Florida was cured of the bite by the ad,
ministration of gunpowder internally.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion. and Stomach
disorders, use Browns iron Bitters. The Best
Tonic, it rebuildS the system, cleans the Blood
and strengthens the muscles. A splendid tom
ic for weak and debilitated persons.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

For the first time the Russian soldiers
are to be furnished with handkerchiefs
at the Governments expense.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

The stopping bicycle rider may be sup
posed to be on pleasure bent. Boston
Transcript.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

For impure of thin Blood, Weakness, Mala-
ria Neuralgia, Indigestion, and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron Bitters-it gives strength,
making old persons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant to take.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

A CURE for nearly all of the common ills
what, doctors2 ,Pshaw! Take Beecham's
Pills. For sale by all dru ggistS. q cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

E. A. Rood, Toledo, Ohio, says: Halls Ca
tarrh Cure cured my wife of catarrh fifteen
years ago and she has had no return of it. It's
a sure cure Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17
The Only One Ever Printed.

There are over $1,000 Masonic lodges
n existence.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

They increase the appetite, purify the whole
system and act on the liver. Bile Beans Small.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17
A Correspondents Answered.

miles southeast of Chicago and has four raj :
roads, one q complete belt line, and two fuel-ol
pipelines. A full description of his CROWN :
Town can probably be had by addressing its
founders, Jay A. Dwiggins d Co., OF Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

The first Christian building in Toxic,
Japan, was erected twenty-five years ago.
There are now ninety-two Christian
churches and chapels there.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

WAGES nave declined in 229 towns il
Germany, out of 800.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17
Worlds Fair Albums
five AWAY BY THE C. Fl. s. D. n MONO
THE WORLDS FAIR ROUTE.

GIVEN AWAY BY THE C. H.. D. AND MoNoN,
THE WORLDS FAIR ROUTE
An elegantly bound album Of the Worlds
Fair views has been published by the c. H. &
D.. which, in connection with the Monon,
forms the popular Worlds Fair Route from
Cincinnati to Chicago. The album is a work of
art and will be sent to any address, by E.. O..
Mccormick, G. p. and t. Agt., G. H. & D., Gin
%cinnati, O., on receipt of ten cents in. stamps.
Incidentally it is noted that the double daily
Pullman safety vestibuled trains, with dining
cars between Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chi
cago, are run only via tie G. II. & D. and Mon
on Route. See that your tickets to the Worlds
Fair read via the c. Ii. q d.
The largest and most expensive City
Hall III the Initial States is that of
i'niladelrs's. ami its principal tower is
to contain ira largest clock in the
world.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

one thousand gallons Of milk daily =
.,mount said to be used by z mitk
,story which has just begun business %
Newport. Me.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

The luxury of doing good surpasses
every other enjoyment.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

Sick Headache relieved by s,naU Bile Bean
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleSnses the sys-
tenn eAectually, dispels colds, head
achea and fevers and cures hs5itual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
eeptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure i promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YoaK. NM
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

The labor cost In a ton of wire-rod i
81. rs.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

Sample Package Mailed free.
Address Small Bile Beans. New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

OUR OLD RELIABLE EYE cures weak or
infiaEei eyes. Of granu'ated lids without pain.
?'rents- JOHN II. pIcKEy Drug Co. Bristol, Va.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

During the last financial year the Ger
man government paid away 81, ss9, 900
in pAasions to naval and military officers
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

sells in ocean trade were eounman ded b.
Gloucester captains, and homes all over
the Cape contain treasures brought on
returning voyages from foreign ports
Harper's Weekly.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-12-17

Mullen leat is recommended as an ex-
eellent specific for rheumatism.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
AN APPEAL TO THE HUMANE.

The North Carolina Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ap-
peals to all humane people in the State
for their support and assistance. This
society was organized two years ago
under a legislative charter, with au-
-LhOrity to locate branches at any
place or places within the boundaries
of the State" At the time of its organ
iZatiOn it received a donation of FIVE
hundred dollars from a non resident
of the State, who has recently, unsO
Ii ited, sent another donation of fifty
dollars, with an expression of gratifi
cation at the successful work of the
society thus far. This work has been
hitherto almost wholly confined to
Asheville and It's vicinity, but the So
ciety has from the beginning looked
forward to the time when it could ex-
tend its work throughout the State,
according to the provisions Of its
charter.
1t believes that a systematic effort
to hat end ought to be made. To
make the effort successful it is abso
lutely necessary that every friend of
the cause should lend the society a
helping hand; first, by financial sup
port, at least to the extent of the cost
or an annual membership, which is at
present only one dollar, and second,
by active assistance in executing the
plan of extension adopted by the board
of managers. All desired information
about the plan will be furnished upon
application to the secretary and treas
urer, Walter s. Cushman, of Asheville,
Membership fees should also be sent to
him and will be duly acknowledged.
A. M. BALLARR, President.
WALTER S. CUsHHAN, Sec'y-Treas'r.
Asheville, N. G..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
H SILVER BILL.

The Silver bill has apparently seen
its best days. The large majority which
it was thought would support it dwin-
died away to q tie the other day on a
vote to make it a special order. The
tie was decided by the Speaker in favor
of the bill, but with the present we'll,
known means of obstructing legislation
there is but little hope of pushing
through a measure which can only
command a majority of one. This
state of things will be a great disap-
pointment to many of the Western Sen
ators and Representatives, but it would
seem of little real Importance to the ma
ton at large. The need is for legisla.
ton more radical and far reaching.
The silver bill with the five millions
which it would add to our circulating
medium would be but a drop in the
bucket.
The demands of the various farm or
CARNATIONS for a circulation of $50 per
capita r the demands which every
month sees backed by more influence
and o voters. The people will be
satisfied with nothing less and the soon
er that fact is dis severed and the lees
time spent on compromise plans, the
better Form, Field and StOckman.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
CHEAP ADVICE.

The Alliance is receiving a great
deal of cheap advice just now
from the partisan papers. With
pens still wet with the ink with
which they have been heaping
all manner of abuse upon our officers
and friends, they declare themselves to
be friends of and well wishers to the
cause. They admonish the brethren
to beware of politics. Avoid politics as
you would the sting of DEATH If you
suffer the organisation to go into poll
tics, disintegratiOn and death will be
the certain doom of the Order. Sosay
our pretended friends. Now we would
just like to ask these self constituted
advisers n question. What do you
suppose to be the object of the Alliance?
If it is not to look after the interests,
political as we'll as others, of the farm
ing class, then it has no mission and
should die as it's enemies say it will.
The Alliance, if we understand it, is
political to the core. It is not partisan,
it is pledged to no party. but it is pO-
litioAl in the true sense of the word
Alliance Echo.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
GOVERNMENT w
The Advantages of Public Ownership a.
Applied to Germany

The Advantages
Applied to Germany.
-os very much impressed during
stavsin Germany this summer oy
the s,1ner.or service OF the SUato IN
frolIed railways OF that country
COMPARED with the careless malaS~
ment of our own lines, mere VIC"
scarcely an accident IN russia LIS
the whole summer, IL III CnL2Oo.or
rvnearly fvetimesa as many Tbo
are injured or killed ouCrIS" o11b
american railways have not nQugn
o-nonIovaes to insure safety and aCten
tjn5 FnoIand has four times as many
~o1 ond Germany even more.
We are fully thirty years behind IN
safotv for passengers. There are no
T%no1Iarded crossing allowed to menace
tbe nnhIic Even at the stations there
;s mo- crossing the tracks to reach the
OUTGOING trains, as is the case In our
own Union station. To get on the other
side in Germany you must descend
Aiobt of steps and pass through a tun-
no7 under the track. The stations them
selves are models of beautiful architec-
tnre The new one in Frankfort cost
eighteen million dollars. When the
government intends to erect a new
station it offers a prize to architects for
ornamental designs, There is a maxi
mum of comfort in railway travel, as
the stations are all union stations, which
is possible since the government con-
trolls all lines
Since I was in Germany ten years
ago, many improvements in speed have
been made. fifty miles an hour being
the schedule time for many trains,
The express from Berlin to Hamburg
made fifty miles an hour, all stops in
cluded. Government ownership also
opens a way for the use of the rail way
for soci Il purposes. The general opin-
ion is that the population is too much
centralized in the large cities, and by
the cheap zone or belt railroad system,
soon to be opened in Berlin, workmen
may live in the suburbs and work in
the city without much expense.
The government management of the
railway finances has also been a bril-
liant success, surprising all expecta
tions. In Prussia alone last year, after
paying the interest and part of the
principal on the bonded debt, there was
a surplus of 25 million dollars. The
reductions in fares and freights an
nually amount to a distribution of over
% million dollars. I must say a word
for the high quality of the freight ser
vice, which is fully equal to the express
traffic in many parts of our country.
A trunk can be sent all over Germany
with perfect safety and convenience
for a mere trife, while a few cents
extra will insure it, and a few cents
more guarantee its delivery at a certain
hour.-Prot. Ely, of Johns Hopkins
University.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

The Virginia and Carolina Heat and
Light Company, of Danville, Va. have
made business arrangements with Mr..
Geo. Allen. of Salem, Va. (who is we'll
known in n. @. and Va to act as gen
eral manager and agent for the com
pany. They have erected works in
North Danville, Va, and are now fur
niShing the brightest and best gaslight
ever seen, and at the low price Of one
dollar per 1000 feet. They claim to be
able to make this gas at an expense of
twenty cents per 1, 600 feet for material
used, which is less than one half the
cost Of coal gas, If you are interested
in the subject, examine the works and
light in North Danville. or write to
George Allen. at Salem, Virginia. (812
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
THE
Salisbury Watchman

Is the paper you are looking for. 1t is the
the interests of the people. Bright, newsyTand
not afraid to tell the truth. The Waterman is
devoted to the upbuilding of the agricultural,
manufacturing and mining interests of the
State. Organ of the Alliance in the Piedmont
section. Subscribe for it. Single subscriptions.
$3.50, cash in advance clubs of five, $1.z5; ten OF
more at one time, SLIGO.
All kinds of Job printing executed In first
STYLE Best newspaper job Office in the
Every secretary and business agent Of
the Alliance in the State should have Letter
Heads and Envelopes printed. Orders by mail
promptly filed. Address
Salisbury n. G.. il. RAMSEY,
s88 Editor and Prop'r.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

There is a demand for q comprehensive and
authoritative book which shall represent the
farmer, and set forth his condition, the infu-
ences surrounding him, and plans and prospects
for the future. This book has been written by
Hon. W. A. PETER, who was elected to the
United States Senate from Kansas to succeed
Senator Ingalls,. The title is The FARNEE's
SIDE, and this indicates the purpose of the work.
In the earlier chapters, Senator PETER de-
scribes the condition of the farmer in various
parts of the country, and compares it with the
condition of men in other CRllings. He carefully
examines the cost of labor, Of living, the prices
of crops, taxes, mortgages, and rates of interest.
He gives elaborate tables showing the increase
of wealth in railroads, manufactures, banking,
and other forms Of business, and he compares
this with the earnings of the farmer, and also
wage-workers in general. In a clear, forcible
STYLE, with abundant citations of facts and fig
ures, the author tells how the farmer reached
his present unsatisfactory condition. Then fol-
lows an elaborate discussion of "The Way out"
which is the fullest and most authoritative pres
entation of the aims and views of the Farmers
Alliance that has been published, including full
discussions of the currency, the questions of
interest and mortgages, railroads, the sale Of
crops, and other matters of vital consequence.
This book is the only one which attempts to
cover the whole ground, and it is unnecessary
to emphasize its value. 1t is a compendium Of
the facts, figures, and suggestions which the
farmer ought to have at hand.
TIE FABNER's SIDE has just been issued,
and makes . handsome and substantial book
of 090 napAR Wa haVA ARRANGED with the Dnh-
fishers for its sale to our readers at the pub
fishers price. The book may be obtained at
our office, or we will forward copies to any
address, postpaid, on receipt of $1.o0 per copy.
Address
THE PGoGREssTvE FARHEH, Raleigh, n {.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

Don't stop, brother, until The Pro
gTessiUe Farmer goes regularly to eUe77
home IN gOur neighb0ThOOd.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
The FARMERS SIDE,
"Where ne are, h0w we got here,
and the way out"
S1.OO.

By Hon. w. A. PETER,
o.. 8. SENATOR FROM KANSAS.
12mo. cloth Price, S1.OO.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

friends of the people has been that the
naonIe have not been organized, and
hence could not act rehectively: There
is now not only good organization, but
it is growing stronger every day, and
whatever official will be true to the
people in their conflict with monopoly,
need have no fear of being deserted.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03

A v~erita5le family medicine box, Beecham's
Pills.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
~ A DONFTNS
Has been selected as Manasing Editor.

RI "A DONFTNGS
Has been selected as Managing Editor.
Il will be inPersonal, impartial and aggressive.
and at all times seek to place before its readers
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he seat of government is calealated to furRsh.
The high character of the mGa interested ia the
,.aper, the ability OF Mfr. Bunning, agd tie advaa-
age OF being at the Capital are sH1aeient guaraR-
ees for the kind of paper that wfH be ISSUED.
Among the contributors wiz be
Senators w a. PETER and J. II. Kyle; Congress-
men I. E. Watson, John BaViS, Jerry SinEpsou.
W. A. McKeighan, B. F. Clover, J. 6. Otis, @. NJ.
KEN, K. HalvOTsen, T. e. Winn, ". Baker, DE-,
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Dakota
HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA.

Organ of the State Alliance. edited by Bro. l.
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
RAILROAD DEBT.

The Farmers Voice is asked to give
the names of railroads that owe the
government, and to state the amount
that each owes. The following roads
1--WE the government, as principal, the
sums set opposite to each:
Central Pacific. ....... $25, 1856, 1870 90
Kansas Pacific. 49,. 6,3O3 10000
Union Pacific .......... 3 1886, 512.O6
Central Branch, u. p. 1,600, OOO.O 90
Western Pacific ........ 1,77O, 56O.OO
Sioux City and Pacific. . 1928, 800, 90
Totals .$64, 628, 800. 90
And every attempt that has ever
been made by the government to col
lect a debt that a railroad owed 1t has
proved an utter failure. There have
always been enough railroad puppets
in Congress to defeat any effort that
was made to compel the Pacific rail
roads to pay their honest debts; and
perhaps what is still more dIscOUr-
aging whenever a member of Congress
has set earnestly to work to collect this
debt or to compel railroads that have
received favors from the government
to act decently and earn what had
been granted them, the people have
permitted the great, bloated, defiant
monopoly to retire that member to
private life. Mr.. Thurman. of Ohio,
was retired for this reason. Van
Wyck, of Nebraska, lost his official
lead because he compelled some of the
roads to loosen their grip upon un-
earned land grants. But we believe
that the time has come whenth people
will stand by those who stand by
them. One reason that the corpora
tions have been able to slaughter the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-03
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bon Sbrfetgeu DiiBten, unb Der SoLoat
na1m bann leine 8ei6meroe lelbit surid,
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