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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-03-21
The COTTON ACREAGE.
A Correspondent Gives Some Sound Ad-
vice in Regard to Cotton Planting.

vice in Regard to Cotton Planting.
GLENvIEw, n. G.
Mr.. EDITOR:-I think it is important
to warn the farmers Of the South against
an increased acreage in cotton this
year, and am sure the press Of the
to constantly urge the farmers to CON
tinue to reduce the cotton acreage. If
the newspapers would publish articles
on reduction Of acreage in cotton from
nov until the planting season is over,
vast amoun@ of good would be ac-
cOmplished. If the newspapers would
do as much now as they did last win
ter and spring, there is no telling how
many thousands of acres would be cut
off from cotton and put III other crops.
am sorry to say the tendency is, as q
general thing, to increase the cotton
acreage; with an increased acreage and
a good crop season, there will probably
be ten million bales made, any amount
over seven millions means a very low
price for cotton next fall, which will
bring ruin and wreck and suffering to
the Sunny South; on the other hand,
with medium crop, say 5000, 900, the
price of cotton would very likely ad
vance to 10, II and ~ cents, which
would bring decidedly better times,
land every business and industry would
flourish, the labOrer would receive
better wages, the farmer would be in,
flourish as they never did before The
English and New England manufacture
ers are gro wing rich off Of the Southern
cotton growers, they are curtailing
their output or production Of manu-
factured goods, and the result is those
goods have been advancing since 1890,
which plainly shows us that cheap
cotton does not bring Us low priced
manufactured goods. The farmer is
the one who ought to curtail, Yes, l
say curtail the crop until it is reduced
t } such proportions Chat there will be
profit in raising cotton. Let the lead
ing newspapers of our land urge a re-
duction in cotton acreage in their
weekly issues and request their ex-
changes, and they in return request
their exchanges to publish articles on
cotton acreage reduction.
The farmers are reading the news
papers now more than ever, and
about the only way to inform them of
their danger is through the press.
Private advices from Texas inform me
that that State will plant for 4, 900, 900
bales alone. AS soon as the farmer is
convinced that there will be a large
crop planted, and that they cannot
afford to take the risk, they will desist
from planting so largely. Appeal to
the merchants to use their influence to
cut off the crop of cotton and exercise
their power by refusing to make ad-
vances on such a large extent and
scale.
Hoping to see you take an active IN
terest in this matter, I remain,
Yours truly,
W. W. MANNING.
Is it worth reading9 What? The
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-03-21
N. c., MARCH Il, 1893.

have not heard Of its death yet. Beth
Carr Alliance never lost anything
while Jour membership isnot very large,
yet they are solid. They are true be
levers il the noble cause in which we
are engaged, and never intend to give
up the fight until the victory is ours
w. D. HOGAN
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-03-21
LAST VRsTIGE GONE.

HEXLENA, N. @.
Mr.. EDITOR:-I have written line
for your paper. I have just read the
last issue and am glad of your paper
and all it's work; but am mad with
the proceedings of this legislature.
had some hope of honesty in the Demo
cratic party in this State, but the last
vestige of hope is destroyed,
Yours truly,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-03-21

horses are to be for trotting purposes
or farm animals, your poultry for sell
ing eggs or for market chickens, the
breeds that will answer one purpose
will not begin to do for the other.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-03-21
NO. 8

careful feeding, combined with the
kind treatment and care which all ami
mails should have, in a few years pos
sess a herd of cattle which will be a
source Of profit as well as pleasure.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-03-21

Is it worth reading9 What3 The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER. Then read 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
and property were In danger aud re-
quired foreign protection.
INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT.
Formed by the United States Admins
tration for Hawaii

Formed by the United States Admins
tration for Hawaii.
WASHINGTON. April l7.-rhe prefer
ence of the administration appears to be
for an independent form OF government
for Hawaii with treaty whereby this
country, in consideration OF certain ex-
elusive rights for the use of lands, ETC.,
for military purpos es, guarantees moral
support 10 Hawaii--or. in short, part
protection.
But it is still further believed that IL
terms cannot be agreed TO on these lines
with the provisional government and
there is danger OF an appeal being ma de
to some other country, MIR. Blount has
ins ructions which will ENABLE him to
make an agreement ON annexation terms.
The admin stration. however. SEEMS to
hav LITTLE concern about the provisional
government extending it's hand TO some
OTHER foreign power. 1t is agSeed on all
sides that annex ttion with any other
country Is out Of the question. A protec-
torate Is the most thaO Is expected. aud
should the provisional government decide
TO ask for this form OF foreign control IL
is believed that they would give the first
choice 10 the United States.
How long Mr.. BiounL's stay in Homo
lulu will continue Is largely a matt n
OF conjecture, but when he left here he
expected 10 return in time to tlend
the annual examination OF cadets Of the
Naval academy as member OF the board
OF advisors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
BEN. FRANKLIN'S WILL.
AFTER MANY YEARS OF LITIGA-
TION ENDED.
End Of the Philadelphia Contest by
Judge Arnold's Decision Sustaining
Charitable Bequests.

PHILADELPHIA. April 17.-After hav-
ing been in the courts for many years
the contest Of the will of BENJAMIN
Franklin, known as Benjamin Frank
Inns Administrators versus the Apprsnt-
ices Fund.-" has been decided by Judge
Arnold OF common pleas court No. 4, in
an opinion sustaining the validity Of the
will.
The action was brought originally on
behalf of several OF Franklin's heirs for
the recovery from the city OF a legacy OF
al, 600 and accrued interest thereon LETT
by DIR. Franklin for the benefit Of young
married artificers" They were to bs al
lowed to borrow $500 each at five per
cent. interest, the prevailing rate in
Pennsy lvania at the time, by the act OF
March 2, 1723, being six per cent.
Franklin calculated that at the end OF
the irst hundr cd years the fund thus es.
tablished would reach Rl3l.0J0, OF which
he provided "2l00, 900 should be donated
to the city Of Philadelphia, to be laid out
in pubic works, such as fortidcations,
bridges, aqueducts, baths. pavements or
whatever will make living In town
more convenient TO the people and rem
der it more agreeable TO strangers resort
ing thther for health or temporary
r, sidence."
Lawyers Not Good Will Makers.
AS the fund in the hands Of the Frank.
lin trus ee in this city at present is oaly
SOS, 1852 it is manifest that the old philoso-
pher-statesman's calculation was over
sanguine, but Judge Arnold in his
opinion speaks In the highest terms of
Frankliu's benevolence and perspicacity.
In opening his opinion he declares:
"Had DIR. Franklin been lawyer and
not merely a great statesman aud pro-
found philosopher he might not have
been able To have made a will which
would not have been attacked, but he
could not have made one " hich could
have withstood AN assault better than
the one he made.
1.-THE experience OF great lawyers in
making their own wills, only to have
them broken and set aside, as was the
case with the will OF Samuel j. Tilden
Of New York. does not leau one TO be-
lieve that lawyer, any more than a
statesman aud philosopher, can make "a
will which will " ithstand "A contest. We
need not speculate upon the Ques-
ton whether Mr.. 1ilden's will would
havs met different fate had it
been subjected TO the decision OF a
Penns, lvania court thal IL received
in the court which nullIiied IL, but we
may congratulate ourselves that the law
of Pennsylvania as administered by her
courts from the beginning OF the prov
ince mas always been broad enough to
discern the object of every charity aud to
preserve and enforce 1t, Notwithstanding
any defects. such as want of power in the
trustees or otherwise"
All for Charity.
Having reviewed the decisions Of Penn
sylvania courts, Judge Arnold takes up
seriatim the points raised by the plain
tiffs and overules them. IL was argued
that tue provision OF the will that af er
the donation of El00,000 TO the city of
Philadelphis at tue emu OF the first 100
years aud the remaining R31,000 had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
ALDERMEN COUNT.
MT. West's Vote Increased by 07-P. j
McCarthy's Offering.

Mr. wes,'s Vote Increased by 07-P. j.
McCarthy's Offering.
The aldermen met this morning ac-
cording to the previous arrangement and
proceeded to count the ballots cast in the
city 81 ction last Saturday.
There were no especial features Of In
terest TO enliven ne session except the
fact that Ambrose K. West gained
slightly over the returns of the wardens'
count, which at the time of adjournment
for lunch ue,ted sixty-seven gain in
twelve distIic s.
A resolusioa TO establish the grade of
Elmwood avenue from Sackett street to
X ger Williams avenue was adopted.
The bill OF Manchester &s Hudson of
SS4L05, bridges" was allowed and or
uered paid.
A box of cigars was sent In during the
morning addressed 10 the mayor, "a d IN
side the box was found slip of paper on
which were written these words:
For distribution in the Ele toral Col
lege by My FelloS CounJrymen, Messrs.
Winsnip and Fuller"
=. j. MCCARTHY
At 1:30 o'clock the board took a esess
of AN loar for lunch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
THE EDWARD c. ALMY CO.
Thousands Admire ''Baby Roger"-How
the Fund Progresses.

Thousands Admire ''Baby Rogsr"-How
the Fund Progresses.
The popularity OF Roger Williams
park as a breathing place was we'll at
tested yesterday. The spring-like hut
yet exhilarating air tempted large
throng OF pleasure seekers from their
h ONES, and during the afternoon hours
the walks of the park were we'll filled
wi tn strolling parties of two or three
The animals were the centre OF interest,
as usual.
The building which shelters tn more
formidable anima s was so crow ded at
times during the afternoon that it was
difficult to enter. Baby Elephant Roger
cast his companion creatures in the
shade as has been the case ever since he
arrived.
Roger was In n merry mood yester-
day and hungry one. too. His great
solemn eyes surveyed with meditative
air the mass OF humanity that gazed
upon him, but when peanut fell within
range OF his waving trunk the retro
spective glance became a twinkle of de-
light. Everybody was talking of the
efforts to keep the little pachyderm an
all voted it good scheme. Ii you would
aid in tue movement send in your sub
scriptiou 10 the News and IL will be duly
crt tied.
This mornings mail brought the fol-
lowing letter. enclosi z % cents:
PEORIA. Ill, Aprfl IL.
To the Editor Of the Neos
For the Baby Elephant fund.
Yours. ETC., d. NJ. I.
Standing Of the fund
Previously acknowledged. .ss7s 66
y; NJ 70
HOpe Ne fletcner. ...s............ "a
Total $50 %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
Oriental Rug Sale,


II does So EN- an almost unaccountable fact that
right here in Provi ence, like the one that
happened at Calender. McAuslan a. Troup Co. =
this morning should 20 unhesded. We fully con-
cede that the weather horrible for their
Oriental Rug exh bltlon last week. and on that
account was not so we'll attended as II should have
been, but there Is no such for the poor at
tendance this morning. The prices were simply
dreadful and the purchasers had everything their
own way; there was no comretition In ths bid
ding. Why just thinS ~ IL Iran and Bokahra car
petssod n low as si5. S5S ana $75; Cashmere
Carpets for s42 and st5. Persian, Bokhra. Moorish,
Dag lestan. Mecca. Cashmere and many other very
high class and genuine Oriental treasures sold for
as, sil, s14 $40 and S2i, The sale continues this
afternoon and both morning and afternoon tomor-
and Wednesday The rugs are to be sold, and
sold they'll be II anybody comes To buy them: but
II is certainly very discouraging TO the ambitious
and progressive spirit or Calender. McAusian a.
Troup Co. TO meet with the il success they have
when they are trying so hard 70 advance the char
acter OF house furnishings here In our city. and
leave it wholly TO you to make the price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
WANT TO USE HARRIS.
Enterprising Tobacco Manufacturers
Sought Testimonial from Him.

Enterprising Tobacco Manufacturers
sought n Testimonial from Him.
SING SING, N. Y, April IL Carlyle w.
Harris, the condemned wife poisoner,
awaiting exec ution in prison here, seems
more inclined to consider his spiritual
welfare now than during the first part
of his confinement in the death house.
His physical condition is also letter
than when he first arrived.
He shows little anxiety over the prob
able decision of Governor Flower, but is
still hopeful Of having his life spared. It
is the opinion of the prison officials that
even IL Governor Flower decides not to
grant Harris a commuJation of sentence
To life imprisonment. he will grant
stay of at least thirty days, so that Har-
ris may devote himself to preparing for
death. The prisoner has spent little
time in this preI aration, b. cause he has
not the slightest idea of the Governor
deciding against him.
Principal Keeper Connaughton re-
ceived letter yesterday for Harris and
package. The package contained q
new brand OF tobacco and the firm manu-.
featuring 1t wanted Harris to sample the
tobacco and send the company testi-
monial of its excellence. Harris did NOT
get the letter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17

been let out OH interest to young mar
ried artificers for another hundred years,
increasing the fund, ~ he calculal ed, 10
"a, 061 ,000 that amount should Q divide d
between the city government OF Phila-
delphia and the state of Pennsylvania
was illegal because the object was not
one OF charity.
Judge Arnold decides DIR. Franklin's
object was one of charity, and. further,
that the provisions OF his will were not
In violation or evasion of the law against
perpetuit He cites the case Of Stephen
Girard's great estate, which now feeds.
clothes and Eouses 1,500 orphan boys
annually. and in which similar rulings
were made by the courts. He closes his
opinion thus:
''On the whole case we are o. nthe opin-
ion that DIR. Franklin has established in
LEGAL form three valid benevolent and
beneficial charities neither one OF which
is vulnerable when assaulted uDon any
OF the grounds which were argued before
us. We therefore sustain the demurrer
OF the defendants aud dismiss the plain
tiffs' Dill with COSTS
This decision will be of great le0a, In.
terest outside of Philadelphia. especially
as a similar contest of iegaciss by Frank
lin, now amounting to $400. 900, is now
pending in Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
BALLOT LAW CASES.

Pawtucket Ward officers Arraigned.
Dwelling House burned.
Warden James p. Mcvay Of the Second
ward. and John p. Smith were arraigned
before Judge Shove in tue eissricc
court this morning charged with
violating the ballot reform las at the
last two elections in that warl The
warrants have been sworn vat SAT-
urday by ex-Mayor Hugh j. Carroll
aud Edward McCaughey, chairman
of the Democratic eolDmlt,e Of
the Second ward furnished osurety
There were three warrants against Nc
Way, and he pleaded not guilty to eacn
and was held In 500 on eacn Tor trial
next Monday. Smith pleaded not guilty
also, ana was held In $20O for tr.al on the
same date. Councilman Peter LeDnoa
furnished bail for 10th.
Joseph Ofueld, Jr., Is counsel for tho
defendants, ana gave notice OF his intcn-
tion 70 hie request 20 Quash ~
charges
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
GETS $4,000.

Jury Returns u Verdict In Mrs Cleve-
lands Favor.
BosToN, April 1.-THE sealed verdict
in the suit of Mrs. Cleveland for dam
ages was opened this IN rang.
The jury decides in her favor, award
ing her $4,000.
The Iefendent was Charlotte W. Ly-
man. the present wife of Charles B.
Cleveland, the former husband OF the
plaintiff.
Mrs. Cleveland sued for S25, 900, charg-
ing the Lyman woman with alternating
her husbands affec ions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
ZANTE AGAIN SUFFERS.
THE ISLAND SHAKEN BIZ ANOTHER
EARTHQUAKE.
Loss Of Life and Property Much Greater
Than at the Calamity I'm February
Twenty Bodies Pound.

ATHENS, Greece, April 1.-THE island
of Ztnte was shaken by a destructive
earthquake today.
A great loss OF life and property il re-
ported.
The island was shaken by an earth
quake last February when great damage
"a done.
Toda,'s calamity. however, is much
greater.
In the city Of z nte twenty bodies have
been tiken irotu the ruined buildings.
Hundreds Of people are injurel
The panicstricken inhabitants OF the
island nave taken TO the plains for
safety.
Tents have been erected aud the women
and children have sought projection
under them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17

week. beginning in the early part of next
october, and his du' les under bis new
contract will. he thinks, be gre it relief
after tt ose he has been subjected to tere.
Tue two reasons which have led hi u to
acc 'pt Nj. Hicgiuson'e contract are.
hr.t, a feeling u at q will give him a re-
lief from the overwork now imposed
upon him here, which he feels the need
OF; aud, second, what i Az satisfied is a
thorough and sincere admiration for aud
sympathy with the American people and
American ideas.
Financially he Is so situated that what.
ever monev inducemen have been held
out by Mr.. Higginson would have little
'r no influence upon his action in the
matter.
When ven'ured to suggest that he
plans from his official associations ne
scowled in the way ali who have ever
played under him will readily remem ber.
INA said that he should carry out his
contract with Mr.. Higgins at any cost.
lie added. with smile. that when once
IN America he expected he should quickly
become thoroughly identified with its
people. manners aud ideas.
lie Will leave here early In June, and
return Immediately after his short stay
In Caica 20. to prepare to take hi. wife
ana family TO Boston, in wnicn city he
expects TO be established perm anently
D. he middle of next September.
am satisfied that Wilhelm Gericke,
the former director of the Boston orches-
ira, has had not "a little to do with the
decision of Richter la regard to Mr.. Hiy-
Rnson's contract, and / should not be
surprised il was largels due to his in
huence that Boston is to nave the SER
vices OF the greatest orchestral conduct II
now In Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
HANS RICHTER.
THE MAN VINO WILLWIELD THE BA-
TON MIR. NIKISCH SURRENDERS.
The Greatest Of All Orchestra Conductors
Talks to . Boston Herald Correspond
ent About His Work I'm America.

The News was the first New England
paper to announce that Professor Hans
Richter of Vienna had agreed to accept
the leadership of the Boston Symphony
orchestra. We printed the news on Fri
day last, and Yesterday Mr.. Higginson
confirmed IL. Sa; urday Boston Herald
correspondent interviewed Herr Richter,
low, as Providence is as deeply Interested
in the affairs Of the orchestra as Boston.
The correspondent says:
He told me that his Boston contract
calls for his direction of two conce RS each
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17

ALMANAC FOR MONDAY. April n.
SUN RISES. ....... > 90 Moon SETs". 8 12 PM
LEN ISSoTn SIgs or DAVIS DAVE 3 3 Full SEA IL % % sM AN
WASHINGTON, April 17.-Forecast for
Maine New Hampshire and Vermont:
Generally fair; light southerly winds:
slightly warmer, except in eastern portion
of Maine.
For Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and
Connecticut: Increasing cloudiness; prob
ably occasional rains: easterly to southerly
winds; warmer,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
JOSIAH QUINCY'S GREAT AUNT

Death of n Nonagenarian In Quincy,
Mass.
QUINCY, Mass, April 1Z-Miss Abby
Phli1p, Quincy died at the old Quincy
HOMESTEAD Saturday, at the age Of 80 and
9 months.
She was the daughter of Josiah Quincy.
the first mayor OF Boston. and TIE great
aunt of the present Josiah Quincy, the
assistant secretary of state.
She was sister Of the wife of kev. Mr..
Watterson of Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
BOTH LOST.
Two Young Men Went Out Camping i'm
the Maine Woods.

the Maine Woods.
BANGOR, Me, April 1.-Two men,
named Stevens and Luton, started from
this place recently on hunting and fish
ing trip through Washington county.
Not returning. their friends became
alarmed anu started out III search for
them.
Their camp was found near Rogers
Point, hut the boat wasimissinR AS we'll
as he two men and their CUTS.
The boat was discovered near Frances
Point, aud afterward the coat of one of
the men was found.
Dntton's body was found, but the re-
mains of the other have not yet been re
covered.
S evens's mother has become insane
over his death.
The young men were probably caught
i'm snow squall as they were going
across the pond to their camp and were
upset ia their light boat.
Both had families dependent upon
them for support.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
ANOTHER TRIAL.
United States Cruiser Detroit Leaves
New London.

New London.
NEW LONDON, Conn.,, April i7-After
trying for three days to get weather
which would permit OF making a favor.
able trial trip the United States cruiser
Detroit left the harbor at : o. clock this
morning and steamed straight away for
Say brook point.
Tie weather was very favorable. A
light mist hung over the river AS the big
vessel moved slowly GU OF the harbor, but
as the sun came out stronger the mist
vanished aud it was a perfect day for the
Point TO Stratford.
The government inspectors are ON
board aud u number OF invited, guests
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
AN ADVANCE DEMANDED.

Coal Miners Want Five Cents Ton
More.
PITTsBURG, April 1.-THE railroad
coal miners Of Yves ern PENNSYLVANIA,
Eastern Ohio and part Of West Virginia
today made demand for an increase of
five cents ton for mining.
they give until April "a for the ad-
vance and IL they receive none will
okRanize strike for May I.
This would throw fully 1000 men out
OF employ ment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
WENT UP in A BALLOON
And Came Down Too Soon W ith seriou
Results.

QUINCY. H., April l7.-Several thou
sand people gathered in Highland park
Yesterday to witness the balloon ascen-
sion aud parachute jump Of Chester
Sweringer.
The man entered the balloon, which
was filed with hot air, and it was cut
loose.
Ali OF a sudden 1t swerved and struck
in the top a tree, throwing Sweringer to
the groand, a distance OF forty feet.
He str lck on hi, chest, sus aiming seri-
Gus internal injuries. aud his arm was
broken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
Made a Woman city weigher.

DASBURY, Conn.,, April l7-By a
upani.nous vote OF both branches Of the
common council. Mrs. Albert Sturde-
want has been elected city weigher, an d
will personally superintend the weigh
ing OF coal supplied TO Danbury people
by the LEGAL dealers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-17
THE WEATHER

Weather for this
evening - Cloudy.
For tomorrow -
Clear and colder.
Temperature from
0 a. m. April l6.
to 0 a. M, April IL:
Highest, 81; lowest,
35. 8; mean, 8.3