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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-10-11

State to keep up our business through
this agency and let nothing disturb our
business department. 1 am glad to
say that our August, 1892, orders were
greater than they were the samem month
in 1891. Taking in consideration the
scarcity of money and all other causes
that are retarding trade now, l think
we have much to be thankful for and
take courage and press forward for
still more efficiency in our business
system. w. II. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-10-11
TO BUSINESS AGENTS.
RALEIGH, N. c., Oct. s, 1892.
DIR PRICE LIST

Always give plain shipping direc=
lions, giving the line on which your
station is located, unless it is a we'll
known point, and if a prepay station,
so state.
All business Agents who wish to
get the 80 days time on their bills, will
execute bonds now in the hands of the
Secretary of each Sub Alliance in the
State, to whom said bonds have been
sent for the Business Agents of Sub
Alliances. The following prices are
subject to market fluctuations:
We call special attention to the 81
higher on fertilizer less than car load
lots.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-10-11
NOTICE.

The Executive Board of the National
Alliance and Industrial Union
We decided to hold the next meeting
the Supreme Council at Memphis,
nm. on the third Tuesday in Novem
18th. Applications have been
ade to day to all the railways for
ecial ra-es.
Yours fraternally,
J H. TURNER,
Sec'y N. F. A. & 1. U.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-10-11
NOTICE.
~SECRETARY's OFFICE

SECRETARY'S OFFICE
N. c. +. STATE ALLIANCE,
RALEIGH, n. C., Oct. s, 1892.
Secretaries of Sub and County ALI
nces will please send all money for
biz Memorial Fund to Mr.. II. w.
Der. Raleigh, N. c., and not to me.
will save trouble in this Office.
Fraternally,
W. S BARNES,
Sec. Treas. n. @. T. s. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-10-11
SYRUP.

MOLAssEs F. o. B. NEW ORLEANs.
SF|ECIALTIES IN MEN ORLEANS MOLASsEE-NEW
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-10-11
BARRED WIRE.

BARBED WIRE.
Galvanized barbed fencing wire. 500
and upward, r. 0 :. factory, &c In.
100 and lie S than 200, 81. From stock
Raleigh at 1c advance.
Tobacco hues, Raleigh, &c per Id.
Greensboro, n. O.
Iowa Barbed Wire in 1000 ID. lOts.... 3760
" ess.............. $40
From factory16c per 10. less.
Spanish peanuts, per bushel ....,..... L66
Seed rice, per bushel. ... ........... lgS5
Plain wire, not galvanized, No. 9, 1925
Ter lU1 lbs. at factory, not less than
400 bs.
CANE SEED.
EARLY Amber or Early Or8ge, both
choice stock, SOC. per bushel, f. o. b.
cars at st. Louis, Mo.
FRUIT JARS
F. Q, B. Baltimore, OTIS. gross. 9.75
j gal. i" -. 1875
Raleigh, qgs. ...... 1926
Is gal. " 80. 1850
SEED wheat f o. b Morgonton, saked
per bushel LOO
SEED oats f o b. Morganton, sacked,
per buohel 80
Yellow heart pine shingles per 1000 22O
Yours fratgrnally,
w. II. WORTH, s. 3. 4.
Seals delivered for $150. Trade cards C
per 100.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-10-11

FLOWS AND
f. F. plows, No. s 1.-TWO horsel
=" {" +" Z (ponyI
" 5 zone hOrse)
Boy Dixie plows,
q" " " No. IL,
Castings to above, 2 c~nts per pound.
StOnewaI cotton plOw,
Climax
Castings, 34 cts. per ID.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
JOINS ISSUE WITH THE ROADS.
Messrs. Samuel Lci,', OF Charleston. and
- Ira =. Jones, of Lance ter, E:n ployed 10
Assist the Law G. GERS of the Stale.
News and Courier.

COLUMBIA, March 1.-THE Admin
miniStration has shown its hand and
is going to make determined fight in
the railroad cases. For some time it
seemed rather uncertain what course
the State woulG pursue, and some ac-
tually began to think that the cases
would 60 by default in favor Of the rail
roads, and that the taxes would in that
way be accepted on the basis of the ten
der made by the agents Of the roads.
To-day there was the first consulta-
ton between lawyers which clearly
shows that the case is to be pushed in
behalf oS the State. In the Supreme
Court library, for several hours to-day,
there was council of war;" prepara-
tory to a general attack, of the lawyers
engaged in the case. Some fortune
telling newspapers missed it badly in
their guesses, for Jldge Melton was not
at the consultation, but there were
present Mr.. Samuel Lord, of Charles
ton, Mr.. Ira B. Jones, Of Lancaster,
Mr.. c. P. Townsend, of Bennettsville,
and Comptroller-General Ellerbe. Mr..
Townsend is member Of the law firm
of McLaurin & Townsend, and in the
absence of Mr.. McLaurin in Washing
ton, and Major Townsend in Union,
represented the Ajtorney-General's Of
fee. Messrs. Lord aud Jones are em-
ployed as associate counsel for the
State in the RAILROAD cases. Mr.. FL
lerbe supplied the ''council' with the
papers and other data in the possession
of the railroad board of equalization.
I asked the distinguished lawyers
when their answer in the case would
be filed. Mr.. Lord replied that they
had just taken bold OF the matter and
that as it was such big case they did
not know when the answer would be
ready. 1t will not have to be filed
until May.
The selection Of MesSrs. Lord ard
Jones will be somewhat of a surprise to
the lawyers Of the opposition. The
lawyers this morning We're looking up
authorities in the Supreme Court libra
~, and carefully examining >he re-
turns and objections Of the railroads.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
A Card.

Having been solicited to become a
candidate for Alderman from Ward 4, /
have, after due consideration, decided
10 make the race.
In doing so l wish it distinctly un-
derstood that I am making it free from
any combinations, tickets or entangle-
ments whatsoever, and on my own
merits alone.
Ifmy fellow citizens repose sufficient
confidence in me to elect me to the po-
siion, l shall give my best efforts to
serve them faithfully, and shall bring
whatever energy and business talent |
may possess to the discharge Of the
duties incumbent upon ME.
My sole purpose shall be to advance,
as far as in my power, the material de-
velopment and prosperity Of the town.
OTTO KLETTNER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
The State of Maybinton.

To the Editor of The Herald and
News: AS this is year that everybody
feels kinder privileged to wasp up any
one he wants to, provided he says
back himself in the rear ranks, we say
hurrah for John Henry Chappell. if
be has been converted and now sees
the error Of his way, an honest ac-
acknowledgement is good for the soul.
We say be has a perfect right t"
change his mind, and as often as be
likes to.
Didn't he slap the Smiths hard. and
with both hands at the same time?
We wonder sometimes what makes
people cross and snap at everything
that passes by them. Why can't ev-
erv man keep on his own base and do
right and give the rest Of mankind
less to think and talk about?
Maybinton township board of equal
iZation met last week and passed Judg-
ment on the returns Of its citizens; in
other words to see if everybody bad
sworn to the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth. They say
they found all kinds of swearing done
by some, and some Others didn't swear
at all. We suppose the last named
were trying to obey the Bible and not
swear at all. There We're about thirty
Of that kind.
We were told they went heavy 90
the dogs. Every man that didn't have
a dog they gave one free. We believe
dogs should be taxed five dollars and
the amount 60 to the school fond. We
believe We could run Our schools longer
if the dogs were SO taxed aud amount
so applied, and we feel certain we
would have fewer dogs and more eggs
and spring chickens.
sBoth of the Maybinton schools nave
teachers now and doing good work.
Miss Johnsie Oxner is teaching in the
"cty" Of Maybinton.
Our farmers are as busy as bees now
getting ready for planting cora. The
cotton acreage will be reduced in tins
section considerably, and corn in
creased. There has been more grain
sown than for several years.
Gov. Tillman we think will not get
more than half of the votes at the May
binton box. He was solid here at the
last election. Time changes all things
so We are told-even to bubble.
\. y.
Niaybinton, S. c.. Mch "A, '92.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
TEACHERS COLU Mn.
arch Meeting of Teachers Associon.

March Meeting of Teachers Associon.
The association was called to order at
l1,,3O a. nI., by President Evans. Min
utes of preceding meeting were read
and approved.
Uuder the call Of regular order, AS
Der programme, Mr.. Jennings, who
lad been assigned to the discussion OF
the best method of teaching decimal
fractions, having failed to receive init
nation of such assignment, asked 10
be excused, which WAS granted. Pro-
fessors Sigh, Fox, keitt, kiber, HoI-
land and Evans maintained, for half all
hour, spirited and instructive discus
sion of the subject, developing the pos
sibilities of further consideration.
Spelling, assigned to Miss Uela Jones,
was Miss Jones being absent referred
to Mrs. Long. Mrs. Long believed in
devoting three years, largely to instruc-
ton in this branch, liked the written
method, but did not think that heart
lessons could he dispensed with without
detriment. Profs. Kibler and Jennings
favored the combination Of oral and
written methods.
The question Should The incorrect
form of spelling a word be placed on
board" was discussed, in the negative
cu.a s0i1itu, by Profs. keilt and Hol-
land. DR.. Holland favored dispensing
with the rules for spelling until the
mind of the student arrived at the age
of reasoning
Prof. KILLER read carefully pre-
pared and highly suggestive paper on
''Civil government in the school," in
sisting upon its admission 10 the cur
riculum of the common schools in or
der to impress the duties ofcltizenship
DR.. Holland endorsed the sentiments
contained in the paper.
The programme for April meeting
lat Johnston Academy was announced
as follows:
Edncation-Geo. B. Cromer, Esq.
Relation Of common schools to the
Coliege-Dr. Holland.
Reading, hest methods Of teaching
Miss jamie Chalmers, F. w. Higgins.
Necessity of Bible reading in schools
II. w. Keitt, Mrs. Reid.
Writing-Prof Evans.
Primary Arithmetic-Profs. Sigh
and Jennings.
Hour of meeting at next meeting
II a. m. Adjourned. II.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
News from Silver Street.

Our farmers will plant some corn
t;.is week.
Messrs. George and John Suber have
been on visit To Mr.. o. ?. Saxon.
Or. Kinard has gone 70 Batesburg
where be will locate, and practice his
profession.
Silver Street has one candidate for
county commissioner, and a good man
for the office.
We wish to say to our friend from
Jerusalem that that We fully ''con-
prehend," aud ob!ige.
MIR. Ben Adams and Mrs. Minnie
Reid were married Sunday March IS,
1892. Rev. J. D. Mann officiated.
From the quantity of guano that is
being hauled from Silver Street, 1t
seems as if our farmers will plant as
much, or more cotton than ever.
Mr.. Editor a good many of our
neoole want to know how the trial
justices are to be voted for, by town
Ship, district, or the county. VIII you
please be SO kind as to inform US III
your next issue.
We wish to make few remarks on
the death of our dear friend, Mrs. Jen-
ME Peterson, who was laid to rest in
Mt. Zion grave yard, March Sth. Hav-
ing finished her work on this earth
our Saviour has sent the angel OF death
to take her . her home in heaven.
We lament % give her up, but we are
comforted with the sweet thought.
that our loss is her gain. She was
very cheerful and afectionate IN her
disposition, and therefore deservedly
won the friendship Of many. She
was a devoted wife. and as a step
mother, bat few were ever loved 50
dearly. Death is sad, but 1t Is GOD
doings and we, his humble children,
should submit to his hol y will. but
how hard TO give up our dear fri, nds.
She was bride hardly year ago
and now an angel. Her stay in our
community was short, but she maze
many warm friends. who learned I"
love her dearly. 'i'is hard, on now
sad, to part with you, dear friend
but how happy we are to thlnk you are
swee ly resting with your little babe II
| heaven. She will be greatly ml.-ed
but her memory will be cherished I'll,
we meet - palt no more. We extend
to the bereaved family our heartfelt
! sympathy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
GEN. HAMPTON'S LETTER.

The State, of the 7th published sew
eral letters from the signers of the call
for the March convention to be held OF
the 24th inst. Among them was one
from Gen. Wade Hampton, which is
published elsewhere. The Herald
and News is frank to admit to a
disappointment in the tone Of the
letter. The impression made upon
US in reading it was that Gen.
Hampton was inclined to the policy OF
of fighting the present administration
outside and independent of the organ
lied Democracy. What eau be
accomplished by this course we fail
to see, except final disruption of the
Democratic party in this State. Surely
Gen. Hampton would not sanction
such course. 1t is contrary to all bis
pasc course, and we are sorry|to be
forced to any SUCH CONSTRUCTION from
the expressions of Wade Hampton. 1t
means two factions in this State bid
ding for the negro vote, and neither
will get it.
The Herald and News is not now,
and has not been in the past, sDy ad-
vocate of Gov. Tillman, but we believe
much worse things could come upon
rs than his reelection. Nothing that
has been done up to this time has
helped to bring about his defeat, but
on the contrary, every move Of the op-
position has strengthened him. That
is the way we see it.
Editor Williams is little eStrava-
CANT sometimes in his expressions OF
allegiance to the Democracy, but we
are far more willing to endorse his po-
position and do endorse it, than to lend
aid to any movement that will further
separate US.
The trouble is, too many of our puo-
lie men do not know the temper and
sentiment of our people. We will Try
to look on the bright side, however and
with an abiding confidence III the good
common sense Of the people continue tc
believe that it will all come out right
in the end.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16

Ars.cle ) OF the Democratic State
Constitution reads as follows:
County Democratic Conventions
shall be composed of delegates elected
By the several local clubs, one delegate
for every TWEEN y-five members, and
one delegate for a majority fraction
thereof, with the right to each County
Convention to enlarge or diminish the
representation according to circutn-
stances"
Our County Gems tuition provides
that our County Conventions shall be
composed of one delegate for every ten
members OF club. Will convention
composed of only one delegate for every
twenty-five members be a constitu-
tional and legal convention?
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
STARRING THE STORES.
One Union Comp any store To be Opened at
siiShs
1Colunlbia Register, 18th. |

T. II. E/id, representative of the
Union Store Company, is IN the city.
Some time ago the directors of the
State AlIilnre Exchange decided to
have the Union Store Company start
five stores-a: Batesburg, Marion, Lau-
renS, Sigh and Bennettsvilie. Col. ID.
?. Duncan, business manager OF the
Exchange, is also State Commissioner
OF the Union Store Company, and VIII
have direct clarge and supervision OF
the stores established. He will appoint
the storekeererS.
The Union Store Company selects as
its agents men who are already III busl-
ness. Mr.. Reid is employed to visit
these stores, take stock and appralSe
the value, OF the goods in them. 1t Is
said that these five initial stores Will
be followed in 4 short while by multi
tude of Others throughout the State, IN
every section in which the Alll9nce Is
on a firm footing.
Col. Duncan is in Union and VII &C
to Laurens Monday where he will meet
Mr.. Reid.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EWBERRl-IN
THE PROBATE COURT.

John NJ. Kinard, as Administrator OF
Mathew Gray,
against
Walter T. Gray, as Executor of Anua
Gray, ct. al.
Complaint to Sell Lands to Pay Debts
IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER
| of the Probate Court, made herelH,.
| will sell at public outcry, in front OF
the Courthouse at Newberry, to the
highest bidder, on Monlay, the 4ih day
of Auril next, One Lot of Land situated
in tin. village of Helena. Newherry
County, south Carolina, containing
Five and Seven-tenths . l-loi Acres,
more or less, and bounded 10y lots NO.
- and 2b, a croSS street 80 feet wide,
from New Cut road 10 Gauntt street,
the said lot mring known AS lot No.
%. on plat of lands of john s.
O'Nrall.
TERMS OF SALE: One-half of the
purchase money to b- paid in cash. and
the balance on credit of twelve
months, to he secured by bono ami
mortgage Of the premises, with Int-rtsi
from day Of sale, and leave to purchase!
to uav all cash. Purchaser to pay Tor
all papers. }. 3. FELLERo',
March II, 1892. J. T. n =.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
NOTES FROM EXCELSIOR.

Small grain is booming.
Our school is still fourishing.
Farm work is progressing rapidly in
this community.
Preaching in the academy Sabbath
afternoon next.
Our farmers are preparing to pat in
for another full crop OF corn.
Mr.. J. Willie kinard has been on Il
visit to relatives in Ridgewood section.
Mr.. J. c. Singley has completed the
building of his new barn and stables.
Politics and gardening is the topic Of
the day down here but the latter is
receiving the most attention just now.
s@Mr. NJ. NJ. Long and childien OF
Gallman community, have been visit
ing relatives in our little village.
Mr.. r. L. Wheeler has enlarged his
pasture for the purpose Of raising more
home made pork. That's right any
thing else beside Il hig crop Of six cent
cotton.
Mr.. John F. Wheeler's new dwelling
is nearing completion and when fin
ished up will present Il nice appearance.
Our community continues TO build up
and we are putting on city airs. Uncle
Adam Hartman while visiting bis
daughter, Mrs NJ. L. kinard Of r dge-
road section, was taken sick aud has
been quite i'll with pneumonia.
Very little peach bloom has put in
an appearance around here. Some of
our oldest citizens say this isa good
sign for good crop of fruit this year.
Well we hope it may he, however, We
are not much of a believer in signs. A
lady informed Us a few days ago that
she had planted her Irish potatoes in
the moon and this being the case we
imagine when the good lady goes to
gather POTATOES she will find they ought
to have been planted in the ground.
But then she believes in signs so We
guess her potators will be all O. *.
4 gentleman in this community in
forms us that he never Wore collar or
a pair of cuffs in his life. This gentle
man has always lived at home and
boarded at the same place and is Till
man man all around.
The new bridge recently built over
the creek near Mr.. NJ. L.. kinard's
residence by the citizens of the neigh
horhood has proven to he quite con-
venienre to the public generally.
We are still lonely without the racket
of the old reliable Laurens train down
here. We hope her run through this
community may soon be returned.
Mr.. James Crosson, accompanied ny
Misses Victoria Crosson and Jrnle Me
Graw. of Fredonia, were on Il visit here
last week. James returned home Mon
day while the girls will spend severa
days in this and adjoining commune
Ties. SIGMA.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
SHOT IN SELF-DEFENCE.
Thomas A. Murrah Acquitted of the
Charge of fMurder.-Solicitor Schun-
pert's Fine Argument.
TSpecial tc News and Courier.

Especial tc News and Courier.
UNION, March 9.-Court opened
promptly this morning at 50 o'clock.
The crowd ir attendance was much
larger than on airy previous day, and
the Court t-.use was packed to its ut
most capacity, the cause being the trial
of Thomas \. Murrah for the killing OF
Robert c. Bishop last Christmas. Will
liam Munro and Charles Z. Culp re-
presented the defendant, and Solicitor
0. l.. Schumpert appeared on the part
of the State.
c. C.. Culp made the first argument
for the defence, and he was followed by
William Munro, also for the defence,
who did not speak ve,y long, as be
thought that the preponderance OF the
evidence was so much in favor of the
defendant that lengthy argument was
not necessary. Solicitor Schumpert
was rot at all baffled by the testimony.
He made one of the finest arguments
heard in the Court House here IN many
Years. 1t was forcible and convincing
to the minds Of many. The able argu-
meut of the solicitor could not change
the circumstances OF the case. and the
iury after remaining out only for a
short time returned verdict of not
guilty.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-16
SELF-EXPLASATORY.

The editor Of The Herald and News
is the Newberry correspondent Of the
State, and has for the past ten years
been the local correspondent OF the
News and Courier, and was until re-
Gently, when be turned it over to his
partner in business.
We have made no secret Of the fact.
We have not boasteG OF it, neither have
we apologized for it, nor do We Intend
to. 1t is business transaction. Ihey
nav US for our work and make no ef-
fort to bind our conscience or to pro-
scribe US if we do not agree with the
editorial expressions of the paper. That
is all there is of it.
This statement is made here in this
wa7 because certain little, mean and
unmanly efforts have been made to
injure US AM to have US prescribed on
account Of our connection with the
State. 1t is very small piece OF
business, anu IS uOL@C " SioSA'y ~
sonal enmity to US and to the editor OF
the State. Il is unuoanly and uncailed
for.
We have always upheld what we
conceived to be right. The Democracy
has had no stronger friend, and, SO far
as our ability goes, no stronger advo-
cate. We have always bowed to the
will of majority OF our fellow Demo
Gratis and fought for the integrity and
unity Of the party, even when That
majority was against our Judgment.
Now an effort is made to have us pro-
scribed because we engage in fair and
honorable labor to make an honest dol
lar. We make our bread by honest
labor and not by public office, and
until we prove untrue to the people
we do not believe they will sanction
any such base efforts.