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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
Zeke Has The Grip and Betsy Declares
II is a Democratic Trick.

It is a Democratic Trick.
B.-"Hellol Mr.. Editor"
R.-"Howdy Major. Hopeyou have
spent the holidays pleasantly.
B.-"Well, not so nifty pleasantly.
I've he'd the neuralgia, roomatlzum,
whoopin'- cough, four kinds of fever,
lumbago. force bill, Group, single stan
dard, Wilson bill, Mckinley bill, Voor-
bees bill, pain in my head, pain in my
back, toothache, cramps, dimness OF
sight, loss of appetite, loss Of memory,
loss of hair, failure to get reform, and
a big row with Betsy all siDse l talked
with you last. Ican't talk with you
but a mint to-day"
RI don't understand how you
manage to have so many diseases at
the same time"
B-'That's easy enuf. You see |
he'd the grip an the other thing go
erlong with it. Obi 1 tell you I he'd a
time. Betsy lowed I grunted an tuck
on wurse nor a baby. I he'd read how
the grip started in THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER and I knowed l he'd it right
away. The mornin' after Christmas I
awoke up aching all over, a severe
pain over my left eye an seemin' ter
extend through my head. | wuz
sweatin' like a ace horse an, my
knees felt right week. I tole Betsy I
must have sum quinine, lemonade "a
rye whiskey at once or I would be a
dead man before night. Betsy says
'Zeke you can't fool me-. You made a
bargain to do without your Christmas
dram if 1 would do without a new
dress, an you've just studied up this
Democratic trick ter git sum ticker.
But after while Betsy found that 1 wuz
really sick an she hustled Ground ter
save my life. After while I sorter fell
asleep an I could BEE gagin' rods. an
other revenew tools. I didn't sleep
long an when the medicine come I
soon began ter mend, 1 tell you the
grip is a dangerous thing. You not
only want to take care of yourself but
you want medicine promptly"
R.-"Glad you are getting better
You may live long enough to serve
your country in some capacity"
B.-'I hope so. But if government
receipts keep falling off like they are
nowadays 1 don't want no government
offs. 1 hear that the government
is badly behind with it's payments.
Good bye"
Let every subscriber renew at once
and save us the extra labor and ex
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

Bradstreet's Low Estimate of the Cotton
Crop.

NEW YORK, Dec, 21.-The 1898 cotton
crop report to Bradstreet's contains the
substance of replies received from 1, 922
correspondents in 668 cotton growing
counties, an average Of nearly three
reports from each county, in an area
comprising IS per cent of the cotton
growing section of the United States.
It points to a model picking season, al
lowing the crop to be saved to an IN
usual extent, and in the best possible
condition as regards freedom from
damage by storms, stain, etc. This,
while true of the entire belt, is more
conspicuous IN the Gulf states and the
Southwest, poor picking weather" re
ports coming chiefly from the Caro-
linas.
The replies to questions as to gather
ing the top crop are less satisfactory
than those regarding picking weather,
due chiefly to causes affecting the crop
previous to picking. But answers are
rather more satisfactory than at this
time last year. Picking began early
this year and killing frosts arrived
later.
AS to the quality of this years crop
the replies seem to be less favorable
t ian In previous years, due, as in the
case of the top crop, to Influences prior
to the picking season. There is a very
general report that the movement of
the crop is more favorable than last
year, and the reasons are the financial
necessities and refusals of banks to
carry cotton as freely as in former
years.
Answers to the inquiry as to the
quantity of cotton remaining unpicked
at the time of mailing replies corrob.
ornate reports of a favorable picking
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

We thank those Of our subscribers
who have responded to our Business
Managers letter. Many have done 80,
but many have not. We trust they
will at once.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
BRO. HOOVER WILL TALK.

Mr.. EDIToR:-By invitation 1 shall
meet with the Nash County Alliance
in their county meeting second Thurs
day in January. Please publish in The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
Fraternally,
J. T. B. HOOVER,
Assistant State Lecturer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

Blank quarterly reports and other
matter were sent out about the middle
of December. If you have not received
them, notify me at once.
W. S. BARNES.
Secretary-Treasurer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
FOR SALE.

Ten or fifteen Jel sey Gegistered) HeIfers. due
to caiVe In February and March. Also ten or
fifteen yearling heifers and bull calves ,Tepis-
tered. Also grade Norman and French Goa h
colts and FLIES, all of which will be sold CHEAP
j. M. HARRISON.
tNO9 Mill Bridge, N. g.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
AgenhS w.

AZ every, p%ostoffce in Nortb - V9d
Lima, to selI the new Vesf-nonoaano >lu,LT
{ arollnas t~otraveling, prof s sSiaSH't Nap =,
mel only. Map in seven c SSJIonals 5 " =
oOGnties' Of Ff i6g ids a. and postoSfi5se2sss cont .Sa 3
foI the last leo years E9SricennHIors Of bott5S "
manufacturing interests GaTnl55urall, mibioSSat9
information. making it a va Anu other TsiSsNS
article. lest 81. cent map pnb9ieg, and sssS3SSt
cents for sample a d terms pTGonilshed So
note or ~ cents in stamps A]GJI9srfencyG fooS
tL%4o' j.. E. RUE. his.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
WONDERS AT THE WORLDS
FAIR.

Glass bricks.
A golden chair.
A $40, 900 clock.
A $25, 900 organ.
An $50, 600 clock.
A 81, 500 music box.
A 81, ZOO arm chair.
A $500 Panama hat.
Microbe incubators.
A 90, 500 glass dress,
Electrical engraving.
Lace at 81, 900 a yard.
A lotion locomotive.
A buffalo in alabaster.
A palace built Of corn,
Milking by machinery.
A spun glass umbrella.
Foot gear of 1, 800 sorts.
A steam mocking bird.
A 26 ton block of coal.
A nugget worth $41, 1888.
Tree 26 feet in diameter.
A handsaw 22O feet long.
Some 1, 800 year-old corn.
Tea worth $175 per pound.
A steel ingot worth $2,25O.
A 80, 600 pound block of salt.
A skycycle or flying machine.
A horse model costing SIS, 900.
A - ton lump of crystal alum.
An ammonia street a engine.
Chickens Matched by electricity.
Watches mounted as butterflies.
A shawl containing "a, 600 stitches.
Pearl necklace valued at 800, 600.
Log 40 inches square and Al feet long.
A set of 20 stamps valued at $500
zach.
The Washington Monument in coins.
A Krupp gun that shoots 20 miles.
A gold nugget weighing 3,O4O ounces.
An elephant tusk weighing $50
pounds.
An So, $50 microscope from Munich.
A 52-tcn gun with 1,OOO-pound pro-
.~ectiles.
A fountain that squirted California
A tanned elephant hide weighing
100 pounds.
A silver statue weighing two and
,ne-half tons.
Smallest watch-less than a half inch
n diameter.
Plate glass 148 inches by 214-largest
America.
A watch with two faces which gives
he time in the various cities of the
world, contains a thermometer and a
perpetual calendar.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Patents-Munn & Co., New York.
Agents wanted-J. E. Rue, Littleton,
N. G.
Masonic Goods-Redding & Co. New
York.
Manifestations Importing Co.
Chicago.
Patents-Thos P. Simpson, Wash
ington, D.. Q.
Registered Jerseys. NJ. Harrison,
Mill Bridge, n. G. s
Plows, Castings and other Machinery
j. II. Gill, Raleigh, N. @.
Pianos and Organs-Marchal and
Smith Piano Co., New York.
Hardware of all kinds-Thomas q.
Briggs & Sons, Raleigh, N. @. :
Nerve and Brain Tonic-Sold by
John Y. MeRae, Druggist, Raleigh,
N. @.
Always mention THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER when writing to advertisers.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

Mr.. J. II. Gill, founder and machin-
ist, Raleigh, has on advertisement in
this issue. This is a home enterprise
that deserves a large and increasing
patronage. Every farmer in the State
is interested in the welfare Of this
foundry and should send work to it
when needing anything along that
line. Encourage home enterprise.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

0.IaHIa Thos.P P. Simpson, Washineton. n. q.
pHIHIIN No attorneys fee until patent oh
USSIlGO tanned. Write for Inventors Guide,
0249)
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

Our Business Manager has been busy
for the past month sending out letters
to our delinquent subscribers. He
works hard and all the time, didn't
even ~leavesit off Christmas day. He
is doing this because he needs every
cent you owe him, and needs it at once
He has had to cut close to s.rve you
the past year. Heavy losses among
his advertising patrons have cut short
his income several hundred dollars,
and now he must insist that those who
have received the benefits of his labor
and the accounts he has had to make.
shall respond. He has put you upon
your honor. He has required no mort
gage on your mute. He has put you
the paper at about cost, not adding 100
per cent. Now he needs the cash and
trusts to your honor to send it now.
Let everybody renew at once.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

Let every subscriber renew at once
and ave us the extra labor and ex
pense of having to write him specially
about If
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
EAR %

For DYSPEPSIA,
Indigestion, % Stomach disorders, take
w IRON BITTERS.
All dealers keep it, 81 per bottle. Genuine has
trademark and CROSSED red lines on wrapper
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
WHAT DO WE MEET FOR,

Let every member ask himself this
question. Do you go simply for moth
ing at all9 Surely everyone has a
motive in going to their Alliance meet
ings Doyou go to criticise your weak
and erring brother when he tries to
tell his experience in the Alliance7 If
you do, you had better stay at home
Do you go with your heart and brain
thoroughly devoted to the success of
Our causeG Let your motive be to
encourage the weak and convince the
doubling Perhaps some may say they
have attended their lodge meetings
faithfully for a long while and have
never learned anything yet. There
are none so blind as those that won't
see, and none 80 deaf as those that
won't hear. Did you join the Alliance
through selfish and unworthy motives3
Do you fail 10 discharge your obliga-
tions to your brother9 Are you always
growing and ~criticising in your meet
ing9 If your faith in the cause is thus
weak, attend your meetings earnestly.
live up to your obligations, pay your
dues promptly, and, my word for it,
you will grow in faith, charity, and
zeal, and be a better citizen. Don't let
yourself be a source of weakness in
your lodge. Let there be life and
vigor in it, and yOu help to make it so.
Don't be a drone. Because you see
a little error in the transaction of the
business, Or in any way, don't go off
and ridicule and condemn the Alliance,
but, ''lend a hand" and help to right
the mistakes. If the farmers ever get
any great things accomplished in their
favor they will have to put their own
brain to work. The vitality and force
of your lodge is entirely in the hands
of it's individual members. The labor
ing class of America must form their
combine for self protection. We have
remained quiet and submissive too
long already. We must stand united
in the face of this threatening immi-
nent danger to our free institutions
and to liberty. Meet and labor
together for depressed humanity, in
Gods name, my brethren, and we'll
conquer at last. IDA INGoLD.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02
VITAL To MANHnnn

pr Dr. F. 9. VESTS NERVE AND BRI1T ToS-l
T rt5tHl 'F ssRgS6Re tq Te 4yStsrip, ,Di4zzi3eaa,f tHi NJ:
SLe4nci o. tobacco, Wakefulness, Me aToq caused b
softeni4g of Brain, causing insaSn nisnISl Depression,
P PeSEe. IN Pe effPat IRE Old Age, Barrsn pss'I tS decay
Female Weaknesses, InvolunfsrTv eTIc oa and a
Sqrrnoea caused by Over-exerdon T Of III pe[ns
aouse,- over-Indulgence. A months OsA, Set
s 5 viii IS se6 Dg @a1li With Eit6, each order fors si5e oIsS VI \
Guarantees issued BY agent. WESTsST T " not cured
cures Sick Headache, Biliousness, Livet ~ nPILS
SoIT5 g0macn dyspepsia and ConstipatiE Ip'4A
GUARANTEES issued only BY
:; 7. MacRae, Druggist, Sole Agent, R,I,,,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-02

Always mention The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER when writing to advertisers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
Dark Horses Are Plentiful.

Should neither Carnot nor Casimir-
Perier secure the presidency, N. Du-
puy, the late prime minister, would
have an excellent chance to win the
Office. Dupuy is not a popular man.
but he enjoys the respect of his col
leagues and the people. Opposition to
him would como from the clerical par
ty, whose ascendency he has never
neglected to antagonize in and out Of
the chamber. Among other possible
candidates for the presidency are N.
Henri Brisson, III. Challemel-Lacour,
president Of the senate; NJ. Constans,
NJ. Raynal and NJ. Cavaignac. They
are, without exception, strong and
able men, in whose hands republican
institutions would be safe. Neverthe-
less, for the sake of peace in Europe. 1t
IS to be hoped that President Carnos
will be reelected by the national as
sembly. His rivals may be Just as dis
Greet as he, but France cannot afford
10 take chances with an untried man
at this critical period.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
Snake Nut of British Guiana.

One of the most wonderful produc-
tons of the vegetable kingdom is the
snake NUT of British Guiana 1t i,
found growing in great confusion in
that country and specimens of it can
occasionally be purchased through the
regular curiosity dealers of our large
cities Up to within the past dozen
years this vegetable oddly was scarce
IL known to the botanists of this coun-
try and Europe. These wonderful
nuts vary in size, some being as large
as big apple, others about the size of
an average walnut The shape of the
shell or outside portion OF the nut gives
no hint of what the kernel is like, for
it is the form of that part of the nut
which gives it its name If the nut be
cracked and the meat carefully re.
moved, it viii be found to be a min
nature boa constructor IN every detail.
the mimic creature appearing TO be
coiled up and asleep. While the nut Is
unripe this kernel can be uncoiled,
making the resen blance 70 the body,
head and tail and fang of a reptile most
extraordinary.-St Louis Republic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18

by remarkable frmness. He restored
the diplomatic power of France and
Programmed the army; but was fitted.
neither by education nor inclination,
TO checkmate successfully the con-
Hpiracies Of political opponents. His
resignation was accepted in 1879. After
q heated campaign the national assem-
bly, elected as his SUCCESSOR Jules Grevy,
a clever old gentleman with just
enough tact to keep himself in popular
favor until his son-in-law, Wilson,
ruined him by engaging in the sale of
orders and becoming connected with
other doubtful schemes No one be-
lieved that Grevy knew anything about
these dishonest transactions, but the
scandal weighed so heavily on the
presidents mind that he considered It
his duty to resign. It was believed in
every capital of Europe that the as
sembly would elect the brilliant NJ,
Ferry or daring de Freycinet to sue
Feed Grevy, but when it came to a
vote the statesmen could not unite on
either of these truly great men, and
the choice fell on NJ. Sadi-Carnot,
whose sole claim to consideration was.
a great ancestor. He was the first
dark horse" in modern French poll
tics
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
Who Ssdf-Carnot La

Sadi-Carnot's grandfather, Count La
sare Nicholas Marguerite Carnot, is to
republican France what Andrew jack
son is supposed to be to the demo-
cratic partisans of our own land. He
was man of the people, despite his
rank and learning. and was elected to-
the national convention of 1892 with
out opposition. In 1898 he was chosen
member of the committee of public
safety. subsequently he became war
minister, in which position he displayed
remarkable ability. His last appear
ance as q public man was sensational
and somewhat grotesque. When Ma
poleon Bonaparte had been given up by,
most of his friends, Carnot stuck to his
cause and acted as minister of the in
terror during that period of French
history known as the Hundred Days"
The downfall of Napoleon cut short
Carnot's career of usefulness. He left
his native land and died in exile sew
ersl years after the restoration. His
public services then were recognized
by all classes of society, and IN time
French historians spoke of him as 1.-The
organizer Of victories" Old Carnot
was republican from conviction; but
he was Frenchman above all things
He would rather serve Napoleon and
See his native land respected than have
the country ruled by weak republicans.
in every one Of his public acts he
placed country above party, and in
time became became known all over
Europe as one OF the most disinterested
patriots of the revolutionary and re-.
construction neriodS- The oppor.n..
or rerry ana de freycinet. Knowing
the weakness of their compa triots. had
no difficulty in winning the support OF
the populRce for their compromise can
oidate- Garnet, the grandfather, was
extolled by the press and the singers
in the cafes chantant, and Sadi-Carnot.
the grandson, was made president
amid She blowing of trumpets and the
howlings of the multitudes
IA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18

Carnors administration were dfsap-
pointed. The new president, II =
true, did not develop any remarkable
brilliancy, but he proved safe man.
Whenever great crises seemed to
threaten the stability Of the state, the
president stood for the republiS
against monarchists, revolutionists
and radicals. His conservatism
brought to his support the best ele-
ment Ia ell parties. When the Boulan,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
The French National Assembly.

When the two chambers composing
the legislative branch OF the French
government meet together they con-
stitute the national assembly," The
senate consists of three hundred mem
bers, seventy-fve of whom hold Office
for life. The remaining two hundred
and twenty-five are elected by an indi-
rect process. Communes and munich
palities elect what IS termed "elec-
teurs senatoriaux," and the semeet two
months later to choose the senators.
ANY citizen of the republic is eligible
TO the senate, provided he has attained
the age of forty. The lower house, or
chamber of deputies" has five hun
hred and thirty-two members, who are
elected by universal suffrage. Any
citizen over twenty-five years Of age
can become deputy. In joint session
the legislative branch of the govern
nent elects an executive, or president,
whose term Of Office, under the consti-
tuition of February 5, 1875, is seven
years. The president is assisted by a
council Of state, consisting of nine
members; and to them is intrusted the
executive power.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18

IF you wish to retain yocr sitcs
lion. Mr.. Piper, it wiz be necessary
70 pay more attention 70 your personal
appearance You look as though you
had not shaved for . week"
But an raising beard. sir"
That's no excuse, sir. You must do
that sort of thing outsids OF sasiness
beveA"-Lije
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
History of the French PresIdency.

The first president of France under
the new dispensation was Louis
Adolphe Theirs, unquestionably the
greatest Frenchman of his time He
was elected February II, 1871, but COM
PEELED to resign in 1873. He was sue
ceeded by Marshal MacMahon, Ma.
poleon's favorite and withal the most
famous soldier OF the second empire.
His administration was characterized
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
POLITICS IN FRANCE
November q Is the Day Of tho
Presidential Election.
President sadi-Carnot Seems Almost Sure
OF Reelection-CassImir-Pe and
Dupuy Els Most Formidable OPP
ponents-Dark Horses.
Especial Letter.l

Especial letter.
On the second day of November Of
this year the French republic will elect
q new president This does not mean
that the country viii be unsettled for
half q year, or even for two or three
months. There viii be no torchlight,
professions, nor stump speeches. There
Will, of course, be considerable wire
pulling and scheming, but the people
will have no part in the excitement.
On election day the two legislative
chambers will meet in joint session,
and the candidate receiving majority
of all votes cast will be declared presi-
dent OF the French republic for q
period Of seven years - oa'Jc J
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
THE PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY


pared With
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18

Eist excitement turned the heads OF
the rabble he dealt with the leaders OF
the movement gently, but firmly. The
popular idol was shown to be thing
Of brass, soft as wax IN the hands OF
royalist conspirators who hoped to re-
store the decaying Bourbons to tho
| throne Of France. When the anar-
| chists defed the law, the president re-
fused to interfere with the judgments
Of the courts. Brilliant men are some
times dangerous, especially in France
a true conservative, on the other
hand, can govern the people of Paris
with credit to himself and the nation.
1t Is an old axiom that in a political
sense, Paris is France. Sadi- Carnot
knows the Parisians, and by dealing
with them gently and firmly has won
their admiration and respect. Not
even the Panama scandal, which ended
so many public careers, affected his
standing. Instead of defending the
boodlsrs, he attacked them boldly, al
though many of them had been his
friends for years. Then came his me-
gotiatiOns with Russia and the report
of the Franco-Russian alliance, and
popular enthusiasm knew no bounds.
But the presidents greatest strength
lies IN the hold he has on the bour-
geoisie. the powerful middle class of
France, whose representatives honor
him on account Of tho simplicity and
purity of his home life. Taking all
these points together, it is not unsafe
to predict that President Carnot will
be his own successor.
Some Candidates OF Influence.
Some Paris journals pretend to be-
lieve that the president will not be a
candidate for reelection. Should there
be any truth in this statement, NJ.
Casimir-Perier would, in all probabili-
lty, be his successor. This brilliant and
Ipyrotechnic statesman is at present at
the head of the ministry. He is an elo-
Iquent speaker and copsummate lead
er of men. With strong devotion to
republican institutions he unites a
ipenchant for traditional etiquette.
His strength is said to be due to per-
sonal magnetism, and some Paris Jour
nails have gone SO far as to compare his
individuality with that of the late
James G.. Blaine. His influence has at
different times been sought by ennis
saries OF the Bourbon claimants and
leaders of the radical party. Hehas
declined to treat with either faction,
however There is no doubt that had
he listened to the overtures made to
him during the Panama scandal period
and thrown his influence with royal
lists or socialists, he would now be
duke under Bourbon king or the
president of socialistic republic. But
devotion to true progress and liberty
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18

proved stronger than love of place or
power, and enabled him to assist
President Carnot to pilot the republic
safely through the most dangerous
period of its history.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-18
Tho ladybird is a most valuable in.

sect destroyer. It is the special enemy
Of the little green aphis that destroys
tender plants and is always seen upon
he rose bushes in summer time, be-
zuse tn. aphis especially attacks Tia
ooSs