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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27
WASHINGTON NEws@
Members Of Congress PilibD..
the Business Men Clustering Odd

Members of Congress Pi,;,
the Business Men B ura,ssEin aud
White Appointed and Co.
Democrats Caucus and Csn
sent Members and OtHe ~sn 81 4b,
Jase to Vote-The Little Who W" Re,
TENDERS a Decision, attorney
Especial Cor. PRoqhp.srv,p
WASHINGTON, D. G. r..
The question of coinino ~ FEB "A,
age has brought about sn S@S ss'snior.
disgraceful flibusterino Tner era Of
is done by members of the F Ross. Of tha
the north size Of the Potom muse lion
does not relieve the partv, No.. That
Ior all members were elect aS"sVF
common platform, all TOOK w on
oath when they came to woa .uo Sane
Silver is down, dead, and ~
buried it, but insist on beaDie Wy have
ear6h on the corpse. Positivoouu 0'
silver bill worth the name ~'p 10
this session of Congress. pas
On Monday the President
Senator E.. D. White, of LonisianSea
the vacancy on the suurama -" SH
bench. The Senate con6rmos o0att
nomination without delay. H., "a
blower and Peckham, both uofa'
York, will have to serve the Ns'
tions in some other capacity. T.
yet known what combination a0
White represents. UuS'
Some of the Democratic memh...
the House held a caucus es,Iv ~
week. Mr.. Bland offered a ,s.oru 1'
1t was stated that 80 Democrats ma~
bers were out of the city for tba
press purpose of delaying Legislation -
the silver question, and % other. !.
tentionally failed to vote, thus broaL
ing quorum. Several members Offered
resolutions, some mild ones, Others ,.1
ical. But the caucus could not oos..
on any of them.
During the week Sergeant at AVN.
Snow has been busy arresting dodgin,
and absent members. But when thu
are brought into the House thew III
trump up some excuse and ereexcnsa
The members themselves are iudoe
jury and prosecuting officers And
consequently they all go free while tb,
country goes to New York.
MI. Olney, the little railroad stto,.
ney, who at present is filling the "a.
spOnsible place of United States Attor.
ney- General, created a little stir
this week by deciding" that
''silver certificates are not money!
He isa we'll known and consummst
ass, the tool of certain New England
railroads. When President Cleveland
appointed him it created much Sui.
prise. but it is safe to say that the Wall
street anarchists knew exactly what
they were doing and had his appoint
ment made.
Senator VOORHEES,, of Indiana, gOt
his dander up Wednesday, and 10 re-
spouse to a question put by Senator
Chandler, of New Hampshire, concern
ing the finance committee, told Chand'
Ter to ''mind his own business
Whether or not that will restore conf.
dence l am unable TO say.
Sheriff John P. Hunter, of Lancaa
ter, S. c., was nominated for Us
Marshal of that State. 1t is said that
this is the last nomination Of cOnse
quence for that State.
Messrs. w. c.. and Alexander ouon
ach, of Raleigh, have been in the CT!
this week. Mr.. W. G. Stronach sn
aspirant for the Raleigh postmaster
ship, ard they are here looking alA
the fences. 1t is said that the aPpon'
ment will be made on or early aI@
March 9Th DAvY CROCKETT
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

lam standing nOtU Just behind the
eMrtGin, and IN full gLO1O Of the coming
sunset. Behind me are the shadows on
the track, before me lies the GGrk GALLEY
and the riUer. When I mingLe ICtth ats
dark IUuters I tCGnt to cast me Inger-
ing look upon q country WhOse govern
ment is of the people, for the people,
and by the people. "-L. L. Polk, July
Eth. 1890.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

The Rocky Mount ArgOnGut informs
us that Hon. B. FL. Bum, Congressman
from the Fourth district, treated
himself to a pair of beautiful carriage
horses last week" We suppose the
Honorable Benjamin has gotten re,
lief" We wish to inform him that
there are over 300, 900 people in his
district and % over half a dozen of
them have experienced" relief so far.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

Joseph E Johnston, of Birmingham,
Ala, is an active aspirant for the Dem
Ocratic nomination for Governor in
that st ate this year. Until a month
ago he was President of a national
bank. He has resigned that posi- lion,
come out against the national admins
tration and in favor of free coinage.
If Joseph had not waited 80 long he
might fool somebody, but this truck
ling to popular favor won't catch any
body with as much sense as a gatepost
Joseph will have a hard road to travel.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27
WHO IS HE

The Washington correspondent of
the Goldsboro Caucasian says: "Our
Alliance representative from North
Carolina, who wears broadcloth and
fine linen, and whose toat-tsil is two
inches longer than that of Congress
man Sibley, of Pennsylvania, remarked
on hearing that Bro. Butler had been
elected President of the National ALI
ance: III be burned if 1 know how
that fellow Butler fools people So"
We expect that the word ''our" at the
beginning of the quotation was written
''one" Now the question is which one
said it, Which one wears broadcIoth
and fine linenH Which one wears his
coat-tail longer than Congressman
Slbley9 This question ought to be set
tied. The knowing ones say business
will become good as soon as the uncer
tainty is removed. We don't take
much stock, for prosperity didn't come
when confidence was restored; but,
perhaps, in this case it will be different
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

During the past week one day was
spent by the Senate quarreling about
who would read the farewell address
of Geo. Washington on the 22d. Per
haps two days more we're partly spent
in hearing the excuses of Congressman
who were arrested for non attendance.
We notice also that the business of the
House was done with less than half of
the members voting. One vote shows
that 154 voted yea; 5 voted no and 1877
we're recorded as not voting. Now who
in the world can tolerate such without
kicking7
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

- Our friends in writing to any OF
our advertisers will favor Us by men
sioning the fact that they saw the
advertisement in TIE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27
AT OUR MoDERATION.'

The Richmond Times replying to an
editorial in the Dispatch in regard to
the election frauds in that4State, closes
an editorial as follows:
But it is truly amusing to hear the
Dispatch talk Of the late canvass pre-
ceding the election as ''O'Ferralls great
struggle" At what point did the
struggle take place7 Was it in the
effort of the 3 300 Democratic voters In
Colonel OFerrall's district to stay at
home3 Was it in the effort of the thou
sands of other Democrats all over the
State to stsy at hOme9 Or was it in
the effort of the officers of election at
Smither's precinct to make TT Demo
Gratis cast 498 votes9 The effort in
vOlved here was really too trlding to
raise it to the dignity of a great strug-
gle" even in the mind of q journal
which believes that the Anderson
Mccormick law lis a white mans law
that operates to perpetuate'th b rule OF
the white man,
"a great struggle indeed when the
strugglers had Smither's and Peters
burg and Portsmouth aud Newport
News, and returning boards, and all
such things to rely onI Why the ma
jority was limited to $4,000 We cannot
imagine. We dom see why it was not
made 100. 900. When Warren Hastings
had been charged with his gigantic
spOliations in India he replied, when
/ think Of my opportunities, / am
amazed at my moderation"
80 we are totally amazed at our
moderation. Fifty thousand is dis
graceful to us when we could just as
easily have made it a half million"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

In writing to anybody, always be
auret to give the name of your p~ostof1ce,
and sign your OWL name plainly.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

Do you want your paper changed TO
another Office State the one at which
you have been getting it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-02-27

81 The date on your label tells you
when your time is out.
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The Progressive Farmer Is the Official
Organ ofthe NJ. c. Farmers State Alliance
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RALEIGH, N. g., Feb. 81. 1894

n h&s paper entered 0s aecOnd-cL0Se matter at the
POd Office IN RdJetOh, ". C.
Evening star., 1894-03-30

her only a few feet. He would read q
newspaper or drum idly with his fingers on
the table as though he had been merely one
of the lawyers and not at all interested In
that particular stage of proceedings.
That was earlier in the case. Now things
are quite different. He is fairly placed
upon the defensive now. and seems to real
lie that the position of the defendant in
court is not as pleasant as the one he is
more accustomed TO. that Of the popular at
torney looked up to by The court
The desire to obtain admission 20 the
court room where the sensational breach OF
promise suit against Representative Breck-
inridge is being tried was greater this
morning than ever before. Every one
wanted to hear the illustrious defendant
testify in his own behalf.
There has been only one other feature of
this famous trial that in any degree has
approached the present in point of interest.
This was the appearance OF Miss Pollard
on the stand to tell the story OF her wrongs.
Tnat was one side OF the case. She told
the story Of young girl who was fascinat-
ed by the attentions of a silver-tongued
orator, who was n jCrist OF standing and
promirent in many religious movements.
According TO her story she was an imma-
ture school girl, and lily prepared to with
stand the wiles Of the world. AS a witness
she was one Of the most remarkable women
ever seen on the stand In a Washington
court room. II she vas an ignorant and
Evening star., 1894-03-30

The Weather Pleasant and Walking
Good in Eastern Ohio.

COLUMBIANA, March 30.-Songs were
heard all over the commonweal camp soon
otter dawn. There was promise of plenty
to eat, warm quarters and a brilliant morn
ing.
Despite the quantity Of meat donated yes
terday by the people here. many of the
older and more respectable soldiers got
nothing but potatoes and bread for break
fast. Others had several chops, coffee
preserves and other delicacies.
Coxey has resumed command of the COM
breakfast as heretofore. The commissary
wagons were sent round TO the store room
in Columbana and loaded high with the
surplus good things donated by the citizens.
Breakfast passed off without any event
and at o'clock the command was on the
march. There was a cloudless sky, with
just keeness enough in the air to make
walking pleasant.
The first stop was New Waterford, five
miles out, where lunch was served. The
objective point was Camp Gompers, at
East Palestine, ten miles away.
The mystery of the unknown Marshal
Smith is claimed to have been solved by
New Lisbon attorney. He was in Colum-
biana last night to see the commonweal
march in and says he recognized Smith as
being, three years ago, ring master in a
little circus that visited the town.
Ell PASO, Tex, March 3O-Gen. Frye
says that Coxey's army will number 4,Oo0,-
uUO men by the time 1t reaches Washington
and that it will be"a living petition of want
and misery that cannot be thrown in the
waste basket"
Evening star., 1894-03-30
For 200 Carriers.

Representative Warner of New York ac-
companied a delegation of letter carriers
from New York city, who appeared before
the post office committee today in advocacy
of bill providing for a new grade Of letter
carriers at salary of 81. 200 in cities where
the postal revenues exceed annually S50 900.
Those benefited by the proposed legislation
would be confined to the following-named
cities: Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, Chica-
go, Cincinnati, New York. Philadelphia
Pittsburg. St Louis and San Francisco
The chairman and secretary of the legis-
lative committee of the national association
of letter carriers were also before the COM
mittee in support of the bill providing that
no letter carrier shall be removed on
charges filed against him until such cha rges
have been examined. and providing further
that record of the examination shall be re-
viewed by board such as the Postmaster
General may prescribe
Evening star., 1894-03-30
NO PROCTECTORATE
This Country Not Likely to Inter-
fere at Bluefelds.
AMERICAN INTERESTS TO Be GUARDED
Nicaraguans Threaten Another
Invasion.
AFFAIRS MOST CRITICAL


Special Colon dispatch. Copyrighted. 1894.
by the Associated Press.)
COLON. March 30.-It is reported that the
Nicaraguans threaten to make a second
seizure Of the Mosquito reservation.
An American citizen Is said to have been
shot by order of Acting Governor of Rama.
The British warship Canada Is waiting
for a reasonable time at Bluefields, in an
ticipation of the arrival Of the United States
flagship San Francisco. with Rear Admiral
Benham on board.
The situation Of affairs at Bluefields is
said to be most critical
NEW ORLEANS La, March 3O.-Two
vessels arrived here yesterday from Blue
helds. Nicaragua. United States Vice Con-
sui Seat and Mr.. West, with the latest ad-
vices, will leave for Washington today.
Notwithstanding the report from Colon of
impending trouble at Bluehelds, the State
danger to American residents or property
there, and the presence of the British war
ship Canada, 1t is believed, will assure
peace for the time being.
The Z. S. 8. San Francisco, with Admiral
Benham on board sailed from Rio on the
18th instant, apd 1t is expected that she will
reach Bluefields about the middle of next
week. Once on the scene, Admiral Benham
Will probably communicate with Minister
Baker and in conjunction with him will
give his attention to the full protection of
American citizens at Bluefelds. 1t is not
his purpose to interfere in the dispute be-
tween the Nicaraguans and the Mosquito
government of Bluefields, for in conformity
with the well-established policy of this gov
Evening star., 1894-03-30


ernment, 1t is estopped from taking sides in
such n alters, and the American representa-
tives are limited to the use of their good
offices to conserve the peace and to the
protection of the lives and property of
American citizens. So long as these are re-
spected II may be difficult for Admiral Ben
ham to see a way to interfere, even should
the Nicaraguans make another attempt to
possess themselves of the Mosquito reserva-
ton over which their sovereignty has been
acknowledged.
The provisional government which has
been suggested, with American representa-
ton, may be established, but 1t is improb-
able that this government will recognize
any elements of nationality in its compo-
sittCn, or In any way Comrdt itself to a
protectorate. and the American representa-
tVeS IN the Mosquito reservation will not
be permitted to place the government in
that attitude.
The relations between the British govern
ment and Nicaragua are essentially differ
ent from those existing between the United
States and Nicaragua, and unfortunately
this was caused by the act of the Mica
raguans themselves The treaty of 1860 be-
tween Great Britain and Nicaragua, where
by the former relinquished it's protectorate
over the Mosquito reservation, was cer-
tainly il-definCd, and did not provide for
just such emergencies as have recently
arisen. 1t might well have been claimed
by the Nicaraguans that with the practical
disappearance of the native Mosquito tribes
at Blueiields, Nicaragua was justified in
asserting absolute control over the country
But in an unguarded moment Nicaragua
consented to have the treaty Interpreted
by the Emperor of Austria, and naturally
his decision was against the little republic
and in favor of England's right to enforce
Its construction of the treaty, whereby
Great Britain assumed the right to look
after the Mosquitoes welfare. By her ac-
quiescence in this decision Nicaragu qua, it
would seem, Is now precluded from resent
ing British interference long as it is
confined to the protection of the autonomy
of the Bluefield government.
The committee from Bluefield was in St
Louis at last report, and is expected here
next week
Evening star., 1894-03-30
WARDEN LEONARD NOW
Capt John R. Leonard Relieves Major
Burke at the Jail
He Makes Several Appointments and
More Will FOllOw-Regret at
the MarshaPs OMcc.

That large resort on the banks Of the
placid Eastern branch known as the Dis
trict jail witnessed a change Of manage
ment today, when Capt John r. Leonard
relieved Maj. Jerome B. Burke as warden,
pursuant to the recent decision Of the Su-
preme Court of the District. The ceremony
attending the change was simplicity itself,
the new warden, accompanied by a Star
reporter, driving down to the prison about
1880 this morning, where he was cordially
received by the retiring warden. Maj
Burke, after extending his congratulations
introduced his successor to those officers OF
the prison on duty at the time and then
escorted him through the Institution, ex-
planning all the details attending the man.
agement of the Jail and the prevailing rules
and regulations.
Evening star., 1894-03-30
CONTINUING WORK,
The River and HnrbOr Bill Sees the
Light at Last.

The river and harbor appropriation bill
was completed by the House committee
today.
The bill makes a total appropriation ap-
proximating 50, 100000 The estimates be-
fore the committee amounted to s3S 40. GIL
In addition to the amount carried by the
regular river and harbor bill. the sundry
civil bill contains items aggregating S.
100000 for contract work on rivers and har-
bors. The total amount available there
fore. the next fiscal year is nearly slS,-
100000. The river and harbor bill of 1880
made appropriations amounting to s249S1,
295, and that of 1892 appropria tions
amounting to s21, ,290,975. The bill, Chair
man Catchings says, does not contain any
appropriations for new projects but pro-
vides for a continuation of the works al
ready in progress. together with surveys
for some proposed improvements and pre-
lminary examinations for others.
The improvement of the Potomac river
gets 100000: Nansemond river $4,000
James river 100000, Rappahannock river
$4,000, York river $20,o0O. Patapsco river
and channel $4,000, Baltimore harbor $50
OOO. Norfolk harbor and approaches $751;
NlD
Evening star., 1894-03-30
Another kenrSarra

Secretary Herbert and Assistant Secre-
tary McAdoo have given a hearty indorse-
ment to the proposition to perpetuate the
name and fame of the Kearsarge. On this
subject Secretary Herbert said:
Il think it would be well to have the next
battlesbip authorized by Congress named
the he2rsarge. Congress can put in the bill
whe1 1t authorizes another ship that IL
should be named the Kearsarge The rule
has been adopted. and probably ought to be
aofered to, that battleships should be
named Tor the states. and SO far this rule
had been complied with. If an exception,
however, should be made by an act of Con-
gress. and an authorization made for build
II another kearsarge, il would go as far
as ahything else L know of TO make repara-
ton for the loss of the historic old shin"
Evening star., 1894-03-30
RUMORS OF TROUBIE
Talk of Renewed Efforts to Retbron.
LiliUokaIanf

Information has been received here +ba,
all is not well on the Hawaiian Islands. and
that trouble is imminent, in conseouence
OF renewed efforts TO bring about the res
toration of Queen Liliuokalani. II IS re-
ported that unofficial assurances have been
given the leaders in that movement that
they may count on the passive encourare-
ment OF the English and Japanese dinIo
matte representatives at Honolulu insnired
by the feeling that the United States cam
not consistently oppose any movement so
directly In accord with the policy and p,,h-
lie utterances of President Cleveland ana
ms secretary of State. 1t was Information
OF THIS character, that induced the Presi-
dent TO send Admiral Walker to Honolulu
In hot haste. Admiral Walker is one of the
most discreet and capable officers in the
service and was selected for this delica 10
mission on that account. The administra-
ton has had enough trouble with the Ha-
Wailan question already, and will have no
more II II can be avoided. The America N
commander Will have a most difficult post
TO NIL in the event of a revolution i'm favor
of the late monarchy, aided and abetted by
foreign elements. He could not consistently
assist the provisional government vet IL
would be sore trial to stand supinely by
ana see Americans attacked by native Ha-
waiianS and foreigners.
1t is said that Admiral Walker will also
have important work to do in connection
with the sealing industry, and the work of
patrolling the Bering sea.
Evening star., 1894-03-30

guileless school girl when she first met the
silver tongued orator ten years ago the
same cannot be said of her now She is q
keen. sharp woman, and while on the
stand there is no gainsaying the fact that
she made a most favorable impression upon
the jury and spectators alike.
The poet has spoken feelingly OF the fury
Of a woman scorned. He must have had In
mind some such woman the plaintiff In
this case. She may have been. and doubt
less was, very fond of Mr.. Breckinridee
once. Now it is ''love to hatred turned" !"
She is determined to make him suffer for
the wrongs she considers she has endured
at his hands.
The plaintiff was in court this morning
and remained throughout the day. She
came in before Judge Bradley or the law
yers for the defendant had made an ap-
pearance. She was clad. as usual, in dark
blue. with fat bonnet. with a cock feather
upright in the 'front.' and light dotted
veil reaching down to her chin.
All through the morning she sat quietly
and with her eyes fixed firmly on her erst-
while paramour. Several times her face
showed signs Of the deepest emotions and
often of Indignation, as though she was
both surprised and angry at the tale he
was telling. Two or three times IL became
necessary for Mrs. Ellis, who sat on one
side Of her, or Mr.. Carlisle, on the other,
to restrain her by word or two spoken
Evening star., 1894-03-30
Battle Monuments.

The assistant secretary of war has ap-
proved desings for fifty-five monuments to
the regiments and batteries Of the state of
Ohio on the battle field of Chickamauga.
They were prepared by Capt. j. c. McElroy
Of the Ohio Chickamauga commission.
The average cost of the monuments will
be 81 500, exclusive of foundations. Inc
contracts call for their erection on the
field about September ~ next. The state
OF Minnesota will have its five monuments
one of which is TO cost S6.Un-fn position
at the same time. Twenty-One state COM
missions are now cooperating with the
national commission in locating the fight
ing positions throughout the national park
for the five days battle within its limits.
Evening star., 1894-03-30
THE SUBURBAN RAILWAY co.
A Bill With n Proposed Change OF
Route introduced.

Mr.. Richardson introduced in the House
today a bill to amend the charter of the
District of Columbia Suburban Railway
Company, by permitting change of route,
the new route authorized to be as fol-
lows: On Maryland avenue northeast to G
street northeast; thence west on G to 5th
street northwest; south on 5th to Louisiana
avenue; thence southwesterly to a point
near 1th street northwest. Also beginning
at the junction of the Bunker Hill road and
18th street in Brookland: south on 18th
street to Dahlgren circle; thence by a line
to be authorized by the District Commits
sioners to the Intersection Of Mt. Olivet
road and 18th street east extended. Also
on Mt. Olivet road from Bladensburg road
to 18th street extended; thence along 18th
street to Florida avenue: thence on 18th
street east to G street northeast; also be-
ginning at the junction of Europa and
2ith street In Langdon along 24th street,
Cincinnati street to 22d street; thence on
I'D street and Chapel road to Baltimore
street; thence to 18th street; also on
Chapel road from Baltimore street to
Bladensburg road by single track.