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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10
FARM ITEMS.

Look out for the colts at pasture
when the storms come on.
For the sake of next years feed don't
let the pigs root up the new clover sod.
If you own a good boar he never
should be allowed to be taken off the
farm.
If your hogs are not profitable inveS-
tigate and see if your system of man
agement is at fault.
In buying a creamery get one that
has plenty of ice space so that big
chunks of ice can be put In.
Many farmers yea out fifty dollars
worth of horse flesh in a year trying to
save buying a ten dollar pillow.
Manure can be hauled out and applied
at any time during the fall and winter
when the other work will permit.
Dried perspiration should not be al
lowed to remain on the horse; 1T con
duces to skin disease and parasites.
Goslings are the easiest of any young
fowls to rear. They also grow more
rapidly than other feathered thing,
On the average farm it is a good plan
to plant out a few fruit trees every
year in order to keep up the supply.
Good shelter will reduce the amount
Of food required to winter, and cOnse
quently reduce the cost of both mutton
and wool.
An eve that will raise two lambs and
grows in addition a good woolclip, viii
repay her owner fully 200 per cen or
the money invested.
A pig should make a pound a day
for every day of it's life. If it does this
it is ready to market at any time aftel
it is six months old.
There is no advantage in breeding
the young heifers toe early, az the
whole system of the young mothers
will be weakened and deranged.
A hard, dry floor, that never be
comes a puddle in rainy weather, anC
that can be swept or raked clean once
a day, is a good floor for a poultry
house.
1t will pay to burn rubbish ON The
ground where you intend to SOW seeC
for early vegetables. 1t will kill thu
weed seed, make the ground light anC
may be sown early.
Pigs raised by a mother who hal
fully attained her growth will have
4 DGUI0E SUdIU dI "Sd11LuS U1L40 Gud UI1CSS
fallowed by a half grown SOW, and IL
addition will have a Better constitution
1t costs more to winter than to sum
mer a calf that must be fed on milk
and a fall calf is ready to take advan
tage of gras in the spring, while {
spring calf must be wlntered on dry
feed.
Bones make a valuable fertilizer, anC
may easily be made available for use
by burning and crushing them D,
not suffer them to lie around, a nuts
ance and al eye-sore, but utilize then
to make crops grow.
The Asiatic breeds and also the Ply
mouth Rocks are too large and coars
TO fry after they attain their growth
The Leghorn family, however, are diff
ferent, they being better when prett,
well grown than earlier. The Minor
Cas-, Black Spanish and Leghorns ar
the best breeds for eggs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10
NOTICE, NASH CO. ALLIANCE
MEN.

BRETHREN :-As per resolution passed
at our last county meeting, the next
regular meeting of the Nash County
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
will be held with the Mount Pleasant
Sub Alliance, at Mount Pleasant
Church, this county, on the 18th day
of January, 1893. A full delegation is
earnestly desired, and the lady mem
bers, for the first time, are especially
invited to turn out and give Us their
presence. We expect this to b. one of
the most interesting meetings we have
yet had. All the Sub Secretaries are
requested to meet me in Nashville on
January 9TH with reports, fees and
dues. Some few failed to report for
last quarter, but 1 hope they will come
forward and make their reports, and
be duly enlisted in the grand march.
Yours fraternally.
G. H BAINES,
SeC'V County Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10

"A scarcely worse subject for a sui
gical operation a be found than is
provided by the habitual drunkard.
The mortality of these operations
among alcoholics is, it is needless to
cay. enormous. Many individuals who
safe that they do not drink and
who, although perhaps never drunk,
are yet always taking a little stimulant
in the forms of 'nips' and an coca
siOnal glass; are often as bad subjects
for surgical treatment as are the
acknowledged drunkards. D Science
Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10
NOTICE.

the earTies inviting any of the oa
gGxEp exp to pay expense az address az are
pense es0 of anlance cannot pa ave same,
rpe en9@ Oh any one except R Why the e1,
nofe this " ord The brethren viii 1TTolng
ingly. T " matters accord.
SeC,y-Treas n n RNNES,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10

Capitalists are not subscribing very
literally & the Nicaragua canal pro
iect. The fact that twenty million
francs were stolen from the Panama
canal treasury C as a discOuraging
factor in the promotion of b newer
canal scheme.-TucOmG NeUS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10

The next meeting of the Johnston
County Alliance will be held with Pine
Level Alliance on the second Thursday
in January, 1898. The delegates to the
next county meeting will please remem-
Der this change for the next county
meeting.
E. D. SNEAD, Go. Sec'y.
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Bandy, Trinity College Park, Dec.
22d, 1892, W. G. Carr, of Greensboro,
to Lula :Bandy, Rev. w. II. Pegram,
assisted by DIR. J F. Crowell, oficiat-
In the hotel parIor at Garysburg, N.
c., Dec. 21st. 1892, James Q. Wallace,
of Charlotte to May E. Barnes, of Will
son county, Rev. Chas. w. Cain offci-
ating.
By Rev. F. A. Bishop, Dec. 28th,
1892. at the residence of the brides
father, near Durham, ]. w. A. Roberts
to Ida 1. Holloway, all of Durham
county.
At the M. E Church, Littleton, N.
c., Dec. 18th, 1892, Hunter Stegall, OF
Philadelphia, Pa. to Mary j. House,
of Littleton, N. G, Rev. L. j. Holder
officiating.
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(1OO9
THOMPSON SCHOOL and BUSINESS COLLEGE
SILER CITY, N. c.

Special offers made to young men
during the Spring Term Comnlpta
and thorough Classical, Englls1 and
Business Courses. Teachers course Of
low price. Special Penning course far
less than half the usual price. Board
for a limited number at Sc a month
For an illustrated catalogue and fun
particulars, send at once to
(998) J. A. w. THOMPSON,
Principal.
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Wanted

4 i've, energetic man to canvass. col. ect -,
sellsew1ng machines We furnish a u = ana
running wagon he To furnish h0rsr and mgnt
and make a $500 bond: We offer a spiend HiI' ls
money. Address. '"H make
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NOTICE.

The next quarterly meeting of the
Wake CounGy Alliance will be held
with Swift Greek Alliance, No. 551, at
Inwood Church, four miles miles south
west of Raleigh, on the second Thurs
day and Friday in January, 1898.
The Sub Secretaries will please take
due notice and forward their reports
to me al Raleigh, N, c., or call on me
at the store Of r. J. Powell, Over
County Business Agent.
J. J. DUNN,
Sec'yTreas. Wake Go. F. A.
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DIED.

At Wilmington, on the 3Oth ultimo,
Mr. F. V. B Yopp.'
In S~tatesville, on the 25th, Mr.. David
Culbreth, aged about % years.
In Wilmington, on the 2lst of De
cember, Mrs. Sarah G. Bryan, aged 40
years
At Mooresville, on the 23d of Deem
Der, Mr.. J. E D. Templetop, postmas-
ter at that place.
Near Old Furnace, Lincoln county,
on the 9th of November, 1892, Bro.
II B. Huffstetter, a worthy member
of Little Salem Sub-Alliance.
Why was Adam the swiftest runner
in the world? Because he was the frs
in the human race.
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NOTICE.

All communications intended for the
Executive Committee of the State ALI
ance of North Carolina should be ad
dressed to Capt S. B. Alexander, Chair
man, Raleigh, N. O., care Of W. s
Barnes, SeCretary-Treasurer.
By order of Executive Committee,
w. S. BARNES,
Sac'y-Treas. N. @. F. S. A.
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NOTICE.
SECRETARY's OFFICE
n. G. +. STATE ALLIANCE,

RALEIGH, N. &C., Oct. 8, 1892.
Secretaries of Sub and County ALI
ances will please send all money for
Polk Memorial Fund to Mr.. Fl. ".
Aver, Raleigh, N. c., and not to me.
1t will save trouble in this Office.
F~raternally,
W. S BARNES,
Sec. Treas. n. @. F. s. A.
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Wanted.

lady with a thorough knowledg. Of sro-.
hand type" riting, desires a place in AN oqeaD
to teach the same in a school Can teach W.
hsh branchs and Latin. References exch,na
Address un,r.Hs'u'
990
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The regular quarterly session of For
syth County Farmers Alliance will
convene at P%fafftOwn on Thursday.
January 18th, 1898, instead of Oak
Summit, as per adjournment.
E A. CONRAD, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10

For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, orIndiges use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10

BROWN IRON BITTERS
cures Dyspepsia, In
digestion 6 Debility.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-01-10

No use for a man to howl reform,
then vote the same old ticket and for
the same old candidates. The AdUO-
cate,
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Raleigh, N. G.

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NOTICE
Secretaries and BUSH &c.

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IN NORTH Carolina. References. o4lce
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NOTICE TO ALLIANCEMEN.

Sec'y County Allianc,
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JOHNSTON COUNTY ALLIANCE.

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-03

The Governor Will Appoint O Senator-Ex-
citing Session of the Legislature.
HELENA. Mont, March Mot even the
opening of the famous Yale lock Legis-
lature three years ago equaled in exciting
and dramatic interest the scene enacted at
noon to-day. when the third legislative as
sembly met in joint session to take final
ballot for Senator In Congress to
succeed Sanders. AS the roll was called
breathess silence fell The first Repub.
lican to break TO Clark was Senator Hatch,
of Park county. No sooner had be voted
than cries of Traitor Bought upp Put
him out" were hurled at him from floor and
gallery by Republicans. while Clark Demo-
Gratis cheered. With difficulty order was
restored. Bonner. Dixon Democrat. next
publioans-Coder. Lewis, Graves. Annear
and Van Cleve - voted for Clark amid
cheers and Kisses. Bonner and Graves
made speeches explaining their votes.
Amid deep silence the result of the ballot
was announced as follows: Clark. 81:
Mantle. 25; Dixon. IL; Carter, l.
As thirty-five votes were necessary
for q choice the President declared no
election. Then ensued scene that battles
sine die tonight. The appointments of
Senator by Governor Richards will be
made probably next week. Ii seems TO lie
between Sanders. Mantle. Carter and some
unknown dark horse. with the chances ap-
parently in Sanderss favor.
Threw u Mucilage Bottle at q Populist.
BOISE. Ida, March 2.-The Senate opened this
morning with an apology by Ruick. Populist. for
any remarks he might have made yesterday re-
hecting upon the integrity or motives OF
the President or any members. He
was destined. though. TO figure in
another sensational incident. He got into n
dispute with Senator Mitcham. Ruick strobe
toward Mtcham and shouted: ANY man who
says he can expose me Is a liar." With this
Mitcham seized mucilage bottle and threw il
at Ruieks head. The latter ducked, and the bot
tie crashed through window. Confusion
reiened for q minute, but order was soon re-
stored.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-03
ALREADY CROWDED.


Washington Crowded with Democrats and
100000 More Expected by Saturday.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. March 2.-As the Dutch
are reputed to have taken Holland. so an
army of 20O. O.0C0 of the great Anne rican pub
Ito now hold possession of their own Ia
tional capital, and If the statements of
railroad officials are to be believed. there
Is now moving upon Washington q reserve
army of at least equal numbers. 1t seems
incredible. but 1T is claimed by experts in
counting crowds that there will be 4o0, 900
people not residents of the city here by
Saturday noon to witness the transfer Of
the control of the government of the United
States froW Republican to Democratic
hands.
The presence Of the conquering hosts is
every ywhere visible. Tho streets are so
crowded already that passage along the
broad sidew alks Is difficult and pedestrians
are already utilizing the asphalt streets.
The hotel corridors are as jammed as were
the inadeau uste kostelries OF provincial
Minneapolis during the Republican ma
tional convention. Upon almost every
street booths have been erected with fam
ing signs Offering milk, sandwiches and
IConsirusd ON second Psxo.l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-03
CAPTAIN BOURKE ARRESTED.
Charged with Falsely Imprisoning and Tor
turing Alleged Mexican Revolutionists.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March 2.-United
States Marshal Paul Fricke received au-
thoritative information from Rio Grsnde
City to-day that Captain John G.
Bourke. Third United States Cavalry.
has been arrested on the charge of
false imprisonment. eighteen warrants
being served upon him by officers of Starr
county. The complainants are ell Mex
leans. whom Captain Bourke captured at q
ranch In Starr county several days
ego. believing them to be neutraf-
ity law vioIaters It was charged
by four of the prisoners that
Captain Bourke attempted to extort a
confession from them by hanging them
with ropes. and that through fear they ad.
mitted they were revolutionists, though
they were not. Captain Bourke
promptly gave bonds for his sp-
pearance In the State court for
trial 1t is believed in military circles aud
among those who are acquainted with
Boruke. that the charges against him were
actuated by enemies at Rio Grande City.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-03
PRIVATE SECRETARY THURBER.

Drilled in Els Work by Major Halford Yes.
terday-Once a Resident of Indianapolis.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. March 2.-Henry T. Thur
ber the new private secretary to Mr.. Cleve.
land, was at the White House for the first
time to-day. Major Halford had tele-
graphed him to come on and learn the
ropes. The Major called on Mr.. Thurber
soon after his arrival and escorted him to
the White House. where the new official
was introduced to President harrison and
was gwen a two hours drill IN the official
routine. Mr.. Halford has already prepared
a full set of books for Mr. Cleveland's ad-
ministratlon, including an appointment
book. application book, letter book, etc.
1t happened that many prominent Repub-
licans called at the White House during
the morning, so that Mr.. Thurber was con-
stantly being greeted and congratulated
by Republicans. One of the first to meet
him was Secretary of War Elkins.f
'lou will lind good many Republicans
around here for the next few years." said
Mr.. HalIord.
''Yes." responded Mr.. Thurber. But
there are so many Republicans in Michigan
that have got used TO them"
Mr. Thurber was subsequently taken IN
charge by NJ. Russell B. Harrison, who
conducted him through the residence por-
tion of the mansion and presented HIM to
Mrs. Mckee. MIR. Thurber Is familiar with
the White House. having called there fire.
Quently during Mr. Cleveland's incum-
bency. He will assume his important du.
ties. however. without any previous exper-
lence in politics or in public life. He is q
bright young lawyer, however. with
abundant tact, q pleasing address and q
ready flow of speech. Mr.. Thurber met Mr..
Cleveland at the train tonight, and waa
with him later for half an hour answering
dispatches and attending to business de-
tails. MIR. Thurber, by the way, was a few
years ago resident of Indianapolis.
Shortly after emerging from college hs De-
came an insurance agent and had an Office
in the Claypool Block. He is familiar
with Hoosier people and affairs.
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MARSHAL RANsDELL.
He Will Make No Effort to Retain His POSI-
tion Till the End of His Term.

He Will Make No Effort to Retain His POSI-
tion Till the End of His Term.
Specialize the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. March 2.-United States
Marshal Daniel M. Ransdell will make no
effort to be retained in his position here till
the end of MS four years of service. He
will accompany General Harrison and fam.
lily to indianapolis. when they leave hero
on Saturday, and will remain day OF two
at his own home Immediately upon bis
return to Washington he Will call upon
President Cleveland and tender his resig-
nation to take effect at the pleasure of the
latter. Marshal Ransdelrs four years of
service will not expire till next February.
but he expects to be relieved sooner IL
requested 10 remain till the end
of his four years he would probably dc
90, but he will not in any manner intimate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-03
CLEVELAND AT THE CAPITAL
The President Elect, Wife, Baby Ruth
and Personal Friends at Washington.
No Unusual Incidents Marked the Journey
from Lakewood, but Crowds of Enthusiastic
People We're at Nearly All Stations.
Tammany Hall and Other Democratic
Organizations at the Capital.

Two Hundred Thousand Inauguration Visitors
Already on the Ground and as Many More
Coming-Scenes on the Streets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-03
Fought Eighty-Two Rounds.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., March 2.-The DAILY
O'D0nnell fight resulted in a draw after eighty
two rounds had been fought. The contest took
place under tent just across the line in Iowa.
1t began at o'clock this morning and was not
finished until o'clock. Daily had the best of
the fight from the start. bur his antagonist was
game and Daily found II impossible to knock him
out. Neither pugilist was gr eatly punished,
though O'Donnell was several times sent to
grass. The fight was witnessed by GOO people,
who shivered In the unheated tent and who ran
foot races in the snow to keep warm for mae
hours, most having arrived for hours before t1yb
fight began. O'DOnnen broke his hand in the
twelfth round, after which he simply made q de-
fensive fight. The purse of 5000 was divided.
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act As Mitchell entered the box many in the
audience recognized him, and a cheer went up.
when Sullivan came out on the stage he bowed
first to the audience, and then took off his
hat to Mitchell, who was in the box. Then the
scene in the house grew more wild. The cheer
Ing and Whlstin2 continued without Interrupt
ton for fully five minutes. Then Sullivan
reached over and warmly claeped Mitchells
hand. The audience became wilder than ever.
Finally securing quiet, Sullivan stepped to the
front and sad
Ladies and Conference.-The hand have just
extended TO Mr.. Mitchell was extended as an act
of genuine friendship. We have not before
shaken hands since 1887. / do this to-day pub
licly to show that gentleman born on this side
of the Atlantic can appreciate gentiemanly con-
duct on the part of one born on the
other side. And, in addition, wish him success
against Corbett, who is born American, but Is
not on the level Seel' lCheers and few
hisses
Sullivan again shook hands with Mitchell and
retired with the balance OF the party to the rear
called for Mitchell, and he coming forward, said
Ladies and Gentlemen-I thank you for this
demonstration OF your good WILL While Sullivan
and have not met before In q friendly way
since our little affair at Jhantili. 1 can assure
You have never had any i'll win toward him.
one. L do not want to appear as trying 10
make myself look big because L have
made q match with the man who-well-of
course-won from him. but did not really defeat
him. Mr.. Sullivan last september was not the
sullivan met and fought draw with. You
knOw-well don't want TO be offensive or say 1t
with bad meaning-but John. like Others OF u.s.
sometimes makes fool of himself and takes a
drop too much. And before he fought Corbett
he had long spell of sickness. When fought
Sullivan 1 expected draw and got it, And L
want to say right here that as q pugilist and
athlete the world never saw Mr.. sullivans equal
and never will produce his equal II win from
CorDett and Sullivan challenges me won't ac-
cept. but will forfeit and retire and let him die
the champion"
Another Outburst of applause followed this
speech. and then the play was allowed to pro-
ceed: The whole party were Sullivan's guests
at dinner this evening.
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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Fracture Spnts, Special Trussss, Clutches Elastic
Hosiery DefOrInity Braces and Surgical Appliances
Of every kind The largest stock OF ARTIFICIAL
EYES IN the State. WIZ. III. ARMSTRONG q co
~ South Illinois Street
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McAulifrs and Mooney to Fight.

ST. LOUIS, March 2.-To- night Jack Nc Auliffe
and Mike Mooney, Of this city. met and agreed
on finish fight to be fought within eight weeks
at 133 pounds, give or take two pounds, for
$4,000 side and the largest purse offered. Five
hundred dollars forfeit was put up and the other
$4,000 Is to be deposited In three weeks. Charley
Mitchell agreed to be McAulife's second. Later.
In liking up details. disagreement occurred
which threatened to break up matters, but it
was finally agreed to meet again tomorrow
when there is doubt a settl ement will be
reached and fight fixed up.