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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-23
PROPERTY DESTROYED BY FIRE.


ST. Louis, Mo. May 22.-Fire which
broke out at midnight destroyed S2O0,OOO
worth of property and caused the loss OF a
human life. A few minutes before II
o'clock an alarm was sent in from the cor
ner of Charming avenue and Locust street
The tire which was OF incendiary origin
completely destroyed the three story block
on the corner mentioned, occupied by the
G. NJ. Crumm livery company. One hun
dred and fifty horses were burned to crisp
and the entire lot Of buggies, phaetons and
other .shicles, harness, etc, were destroy
ed. On, the second floor James Quinn,
foreman, his wife and S children were
asleep All had narrow escapes except
Eddie, year old boy who was fatally
burned before he could be rescued.
Crumm's insurance is sl1,OO
PRovIpExcE, RI, May 99.-The losses
by fire last night on Mason and Sabin
streets are as foil -: Waterman Ma
chine Company, S,5, ,0Jv partially insured; ;
Diamond Machine Compaa'v, S75, 900, par
TALLY insured: American Tubing and
Webbing Company, $25. 900, fully insured;
Reynolds Manufacturing Jevelry Com
pany, $4,000, fully insured. The losses OF
the Rhode Island Electric Company'Rhode
Island Bicycle Company and other small
concerns aggregate about $4,000.
ALEENA. Mich, May 22.-Forest fires
have started in the woods adjacent to Al
pens, and are burnidg fercely. The farm
houses with barns and contents belonging
TO Paul Weine, near Long Lake, were in
the pathway of the flames yesterday, and
were totally destroyed. The fire depart
ment Of Alpena responded 70 five alarms In
twenty-four hours. AS the wind is very
fresh. and everything dry, the tiremen are
kept in readiness TO repel the fire should 1t
reach the city.
CHEBoYGAS, Mich, May 22.-Rain is
badly needed in Northern Michigan. The
woods are on fire in all directions. 1t has
been hard work to save Quay's mill, few
miles from town. during the past 4S hours.
Several farm barns have burned. and at
least one house.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE.

Life insurance has become one of the
best methods for accommodating an i'm
mediate estate for the protection of
ones loved ones and as a provision for
ones own old age,
How unwise it is for a man to work
and wait twenty years for the accumu-
lation of two, five or ten thousand dol
lars when by this means for about the
same amount as he would pay for the
taxes on that much property he has an
instantly accumulated fortune; and
the small amount that he puts away
once OF twice a year for this purpose is
earning him a good rate of interest.
Should his demise occur in the in
term, his family is Immediately pro,
vided for, even as though he had lived,
worked and waited twenty year or
more to accumulate this sum.
There is much to recommend invest
ment of this nature, it being tax free,
eXemptfrom debt and insolvency. made
by law and the company's written con-
tract non-forfeitable after only three
payments, so that in the event of his
ceasing further investment the insured
will receive his pro rata share.
We cannot too strongly commend to
our membership the wisdom of this
step.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
A BIG DAY IN SMITHFIELD

Notice is hereby given that the John
ston County Alliance will meet in
Smithield on Friday, October goth,
1898. Hons. J. J. Long and Marion
Butler will be present and will deliver
addresses. The addresses will be pub
lie, every body is invited to attend.
The farmers, the laborer&, the mer-
chants, the lawyers, the doctors, and
all. You are also invited to bring your
dinner. No regular table will be set.
Friends and neighbors can club to-
gether and have their W table if they
choose
The citizens of Smithfeld are re
spectfully invited to help furnish some
thing to eat.
AS most of the day will be occupied
in speaking, the Sub Secretaries are
requested to forward to me their re-
ports by mail. The officers are re-
quested to meet early Friday morning
in order to get through the Alliance
business. Speaking to begin at II
o'clock q. m. Reserved seats for the
ladies. A. D. TAYLOR, Pres't.
E. D. SNEAD, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
THE STATE IN

IS per arrangements made at tne
last State meeting, Alliance speakers
have been engaged and the State Oil.
vided into districts so that each speaker
can be at the various county meetings
You will notice that in some instances
two or more county meetings IN tne
same district will be held on the same
date. That is all right, as two or more
speakers may be IN n dlstrIGV.
C,unty meetings must be held at the
time and place indicated IN eacn
county. This is the first effort along
this line. and there may be some con
fusion, but each county must hold the
meetings so as to get the benefit Of the the
speaker, and be sure to advertise the
matter thoroughly and get a big crowd
at each meeting. The speaking at each
place will be public. 1t must be under
stood that the county meetings pay
the expenses of the speakers at each
county meeting.
District No. l.. County meetings to
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
IMPORTANT TO THE MEMBERS
Of The National Farmers Alliance And
Industrial Union.
August 25, 1895.

August 70, 1879.
To the Membership of the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Union.
The National Executive Committee
of the Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Union having had referred to them
from several alliances the question or
the organization of a life insurance
company on the regular standard PIN
or the recommendation of some organ
ization that would be known to be a
good, reliable and safe company, ana
the members of the Executive Com
mittee having given the subject due
consideration, reach the conclusion
that a new association at this time
would be neither polite o wise.
We believe, however, that we Will
fully care for the interests of the Order
by recommending some life insurance
society, conducted on the mutual plan,
with a good record, and a sound n
safe financial policy, at the same time
offering insurance at lowest rates con
sistent with safety to the insured as
we'll as the insurer; and we unhesltat-
ingly and cordially recommend for the
insurance of the lives of the members
on the mutual plan 1.-The Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York"
We do so, because after careful
study and investigation, we are led to
believe that The Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York is the largest
and strongest mutual life company and
paying the largest amounts IN dlvl
dends of any insurance organization IN
the world. 1t has been tested IN the
crucible of finance for more than fifty
years, and has always, SO far as we
can learn, treated its members with the
utmost equity and generosity and been
prompt in the payment of its every
obligation. Being a purely mutual
organization, the ownership Of It's vast
assets, amounting to more than S175,-
900, 600, is strictly the property OF the
membership. 1t has in its member
ship a very large number of the most
careful, prudent and far seeing men In
the nation; and being founded on lines
somewhat similar to those of the ALI
ance, for mutual benefit, assistance
and protection, we believe that our
membership, by insuring therein, would
have the best and safest protection for
their money, and leave a SUR benefit
to those in whose favor the insurance
is made.
In times like the present, with SO
much uncertainty in every walk of
life, it becomes the duty of every
farmer to make safe provision for his
wife and children in case of sudden re-
movaI from this life, and especially if
his property is at all encountered, so
that in the event of his leave taking,
the family remaining may be sure of a
home, free and untrammeled by debt,
and not open to foreclosures and sale
the first steps to ruin and want.
Fraternally,
II. L LOUCKs, Chairman.
H. Q. DEFINING, Secretary.
MANN PAGE.
/. E. DEAN.
L LEONARD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
DEATHS.

In Tyrell county, recently, son of
Mr.. and Mrs: G. w. Litchfield, aged
five years, six months and nineteen
days.
In Tyrell county, recently, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Spence, aged
eight years, seven months and twelve
days.
In Tyrell county, on the 18th of
September, Bro. G. W. Litchfield, aged
81 years, eight months and IA days.
He was a member Of Riders Creek
Alliance, No. 1926.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
A lust CLAIM HELD DOWN EY
FALSEHOODS.

Ex-Assistant Attorney General for the
Postofdce Department, James N. Ty-
rer, the Perverter of Facts. Sus-
tanned in His Crookedness by ex-
Psalm-Singer Postmaster Gen
eral, John Wanamaker,
and the Present In
cumbent, Wilson
S. Bissell.
Mr.. EDIToR:-The facts brit fly stated
are as follows:
Some years ago a certain poor nan
in the State of louisiana entered into a
contract with the Postofice Department
to carry the U. S. mail en- route from
Alexandria to Harrisburg one year for
81, 500. He performed service eight
months, but having received no pay he
was then compelled to fail by reason
of financial embarrassments. The De
partment has since virtually ruled that
he ought to have performed service IL
months without pay, and have conse-
quently refused to pay a red cen for
the eight months service performed,
which has been thoroughly and regu
larly proven. No negative testimony
against it, and lone procurable.
By a singular coincidence the inspec
ton clerk at the ~postofice department
and the terminal postmasters all ne
elected their duties, consequently no
evidence Of service was sent to the
department until after the failure of
the contractor. No instructions had
been given him and consequently he
did not know how to prepare his &C.
count for settlement. If the inspection
clerk, after the failure, had certified
the account for settlement, his direlec
ton would have appeared, which
would have subjected him to discharge.
He therefore preferred to protect him
self and ruin an innocent and faithful
contractor. And from that time to the
present every prominent official at the
department has virtually joined in the
crusade-the unjust clerk must be pro
tected at the expense of a faithful con
tractor.
At length Mr.. Wannamaker turned
over the case to his Flaw Officer, u
Gen. Tyner, for a Report, which was
made July 9Th 1890, freighted down
with falsehoods-every material state.
ment a falsehood-ten in all.
From said time to the present [ have
been denied a hearing, or any proper
opportunity to show up said falsehoods,
thus virtually confirming the saying
that a lie stuck to is as good as the
truth.
Finally July 22i last 1 was met at
the door of the department building
by the Waterman stationed there and
virtually denied an entrance. After
making the sacrifices that | did fol-
this government at the time when it
needed help l must now be denied
access to one of the public buildings,
when my only crime is that l dared tc
defend the truth and cali a lie by It's
proper name.
The above is strong language, but
let Gen. Tyner, if he likes, or any
other perscn, seek redress at law for
defamation of character and l will
establish all that l have said by the
most indubitable testimony.
A pamphlet giving particulars sent
for 25 cents, postpaid. Stamps good,
Address at Washington.
BRYANT TYSON.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
IREDELL COUNTY MEETING.

Mr. EDIToR:-Iredell County ALI
ance will meet with Harmony Hill Al
lance on Tuesday, Oct. oath. Bro. J.
I. B. Hoover, assistant lecturer of the
State Alliance, will be present and adj
dress the people. The public is cordi
ally invited to he7r the speaker.
M. e. RAMSEY. Sec,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
WHO CAN BEAT THISa

s~BELCRoss, N. G.
Mr.. EDITOR:-A sweet potato has
been raised by Jno. F. Williams on the
farm Of G. D. B. Prichard, weighing 6
pounds and measuring 20 inches in
circumference.
Very respectfully,
J. @. SAWYER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
DOW WITH TIL
U. S. SENATE!!
THE ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE!

THE ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE,!
The people will not much longer pa
tiently endure the loss and suffering in
ficted by every day of delay in the
Senate, while such maundering mounte-
banks as PETER and Stewart spout to
empty benches, purposely o~bstructing
necessary action. If it shall be demon,
strated that a majority Of the Senate
favoring repeal lack the wit or the
nerve or the inclination to bring on a.
vote, then it will also have been demon
strated that the Senate has outlived it's
usefulness.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
TO FORSYTH ALIHT%
MEN. NIE'

The fourth quarterly Session
syth County Farmers ADjaTaloU u Eoe
held at Cedar Grove, Der az IIlA
On Friday, the goth, J. r ~ 8anda
assistant State Lecturer, viii IIooyef,
ent and address the pubic. Fro Ue pres.
cordially invited. Speaking to 5y{o SetlI
at IL o'clock a. m. ~ begin
E 4 Conan ..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
DIRECT ROUTE To W0pI1,,
FAIR. :

The Richmond & Danville Rail-, ,
is selling round trip tic iets to hioooaaS.
at very low rates, and will piTo rso
choice of route via Knoxville and w. Sl
cinnati or Louisville, via Atlanta o or5
Chattanooga, via Charlottesville o ai
Cincinnati, or via Richmond ar3
Washington. Also a very low r ~aa
ticket either going or RETURNING wy w.
Niagara Falls, with stop over 6ri II
leges. There is nothing saved bv Go;ns
on excursion trains, as the same o rst,
is charged on trains of this kind as os
regular trains of the Richmond & Dan.
vile Railroad.
Three through passenger trains e35
way daily good connections; quickest
time to Chicago; only one night on Ss
road.
For rates, schedules or other intr
nation, call on or address any tcka
agent of the Richmond & DanvIs
Railroad, or Chas L. Hopkins, Travel
ing Passenger Agent, Charlotte, NC
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

Among timely questions ably dis
cussed in the October Arena are "a
Ready Financial Relief" Silver or
Fiat Money" and Irrigation" The
last subject is discussed by Richard J..
Hinton, and will be read with interest
by thousands who appreciate the grow
ing Importance of this great question.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

Low Cost Poultry Houses" is ts
title Of a new book for pOultrymen Just
issued by the Fanciers' Review of Chat
ham, N. Y, a copy Of which we ha74
just received. 1t contains numerous
plans and illustrations of poultry build
ings costing from $25 to 500, and dI
tailed specifications with exact cost d
building appear with each description
It also shows several poultry b0asI
conveniences, Every one contempaH
ing the erection Of a poultry hMd
should have this valuable little beck
Price 25 cents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

IF YOUR R4CK ACHES.
Or you arc all worn out, really good for nofn.
ing, it is general debility. Try
BROWN2S icon BITTERS.
1t win cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
a good appetite.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
NOTICE, ALLIANCEMEN OF -
TON COUNTY way

DR.: Cyrus Thor rson. Lectp,., =,
the n. @. F. S A, WI SD iiru Dan Of
on the 28th of Octon,r l>y3 FIalas
body is especially Invited 70 % n'ely
hear this distinguished speakasr o d a
member, our County Alliance mo,.l Re
regular time, Oct. 18th. "'s'Sai
Fraternally,
L G. CATHEY, Sec'y G CT,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
PLUTOCRATIC ANARCHISTS.

We naturally suppose that the anar-
chist is found only among the lower
classes of u foreign born population.
Such is not the case. The meanest
anarchists are found among the class
known as gold bugs. We do not mean
that all gold bugs are anarchists, but
the circular below, which has been
sent all over the country from "gold
bug headquarters, would indicate that
the leading gold bugs are also anar-
Chists:
THERE IS A TIME IN THE AFFAIRS OF MEN,
WHEN PATIENCE CEASES TO BE VIRTUE.
DOWN WITH THE
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

Are you busy2 Are you making money! If
Are s9o6tlBk to it, you are fortunate. If you are not,
=. stifeeR 2gE advice is that you write at once to B.
~. JO6haY yen how to enter quickly upon profitable
NEoFk.s
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
BLUE RIDGE ANNUAL CONFER
ENCE, M. E. CHURCH,
Ogburn, N. c, October 1922, 1896

IN ~ SCLOOCl AE%|, 45y
For above occasion, the RiCbmai
& Danville Railroad will sell greala
reduced rate tickets to Winston S4a7
and return from stations named 6eIoT
at following rates: Charlotte, bgl
Greensboro. 81 so; R,leigh, Soi
Goldsboro, $6.85.
Rates from intermediate points Y
same proportion. Tickets on sale "
tOher 10th to 18th, inclusive; IlmisI
returning to Ocgo0cr 22i, loJ5, lnO'I
sive.
Do you. owe this paper anythingi
you do send at once. WehaVe "'D"
long enough.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
County meetings to

Those marked with a star will not he
furnished speakers as State Lecturers
have just held meetings in the counties
or will do so later.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-20

People appreciate living south
east of the city when warm wealth.
er commences as there you get the
pure southeast breeze-free from
dust and smoke of the city. Ifyou
want all the benefits of living
southeast of the city go to South
Heights, on high ground, electric
cars and city water, 30 houses al
ready built and others to COM
mence soon. VIM. II. Mason. Mgr,
52I +. Houston street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-20
CITY LOCAL NEWS.

DIR. Won KOEHRING. ART.
Office & res. G29 Garden ST., tel. 47o. b 10 u
The "VVhite House," SOledad
Block, best liquors, wines and
cigars. Elegant appointments
throughout. Fred Kerble, mama
ger, y 10 If
LOANS on furniture without
removal. J. NJ. EMERSON Co. 70 If
Breeding, Welsh & Breeding,
dentists, Alamo Fire ms. bldg. ly
-Guenther's best flour is the
cheapest, because it is the best.
Ask your grocer for it. 3-l'-3t
For cash we will sell boots and
shoes cheaper than any house in
town. II. Cunningham q Co. I'm
Solid Gold Watches from $4,000
up, at Emerson q Co.
Two women took in the city
Yesterday afternoon, wearing sum
bonnets and calico dresses.
The city council cOnvenes this
afternoon at 4 80 o'clock, providing
the little caucus does not last until
dark, as heretofore. 1t is quite
probable that a fire chief will be
appointed if the special committee
is ready to report.
Tonight Prof. Daggett's chorus,
which will shortly render the Ora
torio of st. Paul, meets at the Dull
mig building.
A number of foot ball lovers
witnessed practice game at the
Springs yesterday afternoon.
"A game of base ball was played
yesterday.
Millinery business commenc-
ing March Doth, with styles in ad-
vance and more desirable than
anything brought to San Antonio,
with prices in keeping with our
promises last fall. Helen NJ. Quin-
Ian, 81 Alamo plaza 3-I1-3t
There is no better flour in the
market than ALAMO PATENT. "The
proof of the pudding is in the eat
ing" Try it. 3-l7-lt
When you need any printing
drop in and get prices at the
LIGHT office.
just received, a car load of
Quick Meal gasoline stoves. Max
Schultze, 1O5 w. Com. st. 3 10 I'm
Best seasoned wood, l. 7. and
Col. coal, grain, hay, ETC., cheap for
cash. Tel. S74, Cor. San Fernando
and Medina sts., c. O. MCCLURE.
10 Pm.
Walnut or oak S-day clocks, with
alarm, "a; Emerson Il Co.
Bear in mind that Frank j..
Beitel keeps builders hardware
and lumber at the international
and Great Northern depot.
Ornamental house and sign
painting, Chas F. King, los East
Houston street. II u
Big reduction in price of shoes
at HICunningham & Co. 2 3 I'm
Try our bargains in shoes. H..
Cunningham & Co. 2 = I'm
Price our shoes before you look
at others. H. Cunningham Il Co.
90 I'm.
-Weinstein's circulating library,
go, 232 E. Houston street.
Bear in mind that Frank j.
BeiteI keeps builders hardware and
lumber at the International and
i
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-20

"A big stock Of children's shoes
and slippers at SulliVan's and a
school bag free with every pair.
SULLIvAN's, Commerce and st
Mary's streets. 3ll u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-20

If you want to buy or sell prop
ertv call on John Il. HambletOn d
Co. q reliable real estate firm. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-20

what you want; you will get it by
buying your vehicles from us. j.
f. Cawthon & Co., 224 West Nueva
street. SUI
Fancy Aluminium Goods,
Aluminium Worlds Fair Medals,
Finest assortment of Pocket
Cutlery, Razors,
Homes and StrOps, Carvers,
Table Cutlery, Butchers knives.
State Agency for
Western Washing Machines,
300 East Houston street. ) l I'm
GREENWOOD'S For nObby suits.
GREENWOOD'S 80 DOlOrosa st.
A good silver watch for $500 at
Emerson d Co.
"A perfect pocket time keeper
for $3.50 at Emerson Il Co.
We sell cheap, as we get the
goods through their being forfeit
ed. Emerson & Co.
For cash we will undersell all
competitors in the shoe line. ii.
Cunningham & Co. % I'm
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-03-01

dents Of the State. Ii any are living in
violation of the laws named they of course
are not enfranchised.
1t was the desire of some members OF
the legislature TO entirely expunge the
test oath as no longer necessary, and as a
reference in the laws to conditions that
had changed and conflict that was past.
But the provisions of the state .constitu-
ton are such that it was considered re-
quisite for the election laws to be so
framed that these provisions might be
something more than dead letter.
The political situation in Idaho is SO
much improved by the notifications that
have been made in the election laws, that
we congratulate the people who are re-
stored to their right of franchise and hope
they will show their esteem for it by a
wise exercise of its powers. They have
become divided on political questions.
That is because they have been led by
hard experiences to study political prin-
ciples. They should now bury the past,
and in all their political acts be guided by
principle instead OF by feeling. We have
no fears for the result.