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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
THE STRIKES.
Cor. Of the Progressive Farmer.

Cor. Of the Progressive Farmer.
see in your columns an account, of
some length, of the strikes in Chicago
and other places. Will you allow me,
as a friend to everybody, to give q
word of advice to the strikers and
laboring class generally9 for one kSs
lieve that the great cause of so many
strikes is the Limitation of money. 1t
is an undeniable fact that this has cut
down business all over our country.
The owners of railroads feel it, too, and
because there is less freight and less
travel and consequently less income to
them; they therefore see the necessity
of cutting down wages, hence the
strikers seem to see the necessity of
striking for higher wages But think
the strikers are doing wrong; they are
only irritating their employers, and to
cut off vine at the end will only make
it branch and send out two or three
other vines instead of one. If the vine
is not good one let us destroy the root
and the vine will stop growing. I
would therefore say to the strikers stop
striking, stop checking up and burn
ing trains, factories, etc, be law abid-
ing citizens and take different course
Let every reformer, every laboring
man and every man who is in favor Of
reform rally to the ballot box and cap
ture the white house by selecting such
men and by sending them to Washing
ton to make us laws that are tried and
true-who will give us more money
and put everything il motion again,
and we will have no need of strikes.
Every dog has his day, and the labor
er's day is not far in the future if labor
will hang together and vote together.
Quit striking and vote right and eve
will soon have better times.
Respectfully,
REV, r, L BROWN.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
CUT AND DRIED.

The primary convention of the Dem
ocratic party of Wilson township, last
Saturday, was cut and dried. We
don't know who cut it nor who dried
it; but the whole thing was 50 well pre-
served that anybody could see through
it. We have no fault to find with the
cutting, nor with the drying. 1t was
perhaps good enough, but it was so
dry. 1t ratified 80 loudly that the cut
ters and driers saw the thing was
known. A little more juice mixed in
would help to conceal the thing next
time, Wilson Advance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14

warrants, lost money orders, etc, ETC.,
the law is emphatic in favor of issuing
duplicates to claimants upon proper
presentation of the facts.
But by collusion with the inside por-
ton of the ring matters about Wash
ington invariablp run smoothly where
there is a ring with the bigger half
thereof inside a Department. McGreW
& Go. readily procure the addresses of
all persons who have claims for lost
warrants. lost money orders, etc., etc.
Then by system of delays claimants
eventually realize the hfact that it will
be to their advantage to accept the
terms of McGrew 6 Co., which are
usually one half for collecting. A por
tior of the fund thus realized doubtless
finds its way to the members Of the
ring inside the Department. In this
way honest claimants are bled for the
benefit of as Infamous a set of thieves
and rufians as ever had an existence
on the face Of the earth.
I could name several Department
members of the ring but consider it
unnecessary, Suffice, however, to say
that they have been the. Q a number of
years, having served under both Re-
publican and Democratic administra-
tions, and they will be apt to remain
there so long as either one of said par
ties holds the reins OF government.
During Mr.. Cleveland's first term his
Sixth Auditor Zone Daniel McCorn
ville), soon after appointment became
regular visitor to the private Cup
town. Office of McGrew & Co. proof
of this fact can be made) doubtless for
Doodle purposes. But representations
of said f6c5 to the proper authorities
had no effect whatever Git was, how
ever, used as lever through the me
dunn of the New York Tribune to de
feat the re election of Mr.. Cleveland
Remedy: Give the Populists a
chance. BRYAN TYSON.
Late Of Washington, D. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14

These hot days play the mischief
with the churn. Look out for it. Do
not let the buttermilk stand in it for
an hour after churning. Just as soon
as the butter is removed and you can
get at it, empty that churn and scald it
thoroughly. After it is well cleaned
and rinsed put it out to air. The best
box churns now are having two man
holes put in them, so that the air can
circulate through and thus keep them
sweet. Stick your nose in the churn
as far as you can and take good sniff
at it to see that no villainous bacilli are
at work in the cracks and corners.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14

1t is amusing to see the war now
raging in some English agricultural
papers about the, origin of the AYRSHIRE
breed of dairy cattle. Some old anti
quarians are very fond of chasing up
clews to find out where special breeds
come from. In nearly every instance
of our improved breeds the road leads
into the woods, then into a squirrel
track and runs up a tree. What mat
ters it is the breed did start from a
CROSSE 1t was not the start, but the
finish, that won the race
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
EXPERIENCES WITH CRIMSON
CLOVER.

Just now the Experiment Station Is
receiving a lot of varied but interesting
information in relation to growing this
plant from the farmers to whom seed
was distributed last year. Brief direc-
tions for every step in growth of the
crop were sent with the seed and the
call for this information contains spe-
cific inquiries as to the various pre-
cesses which help in studying the effect
of preparation Of soil in different sec
tions of the State
That the crop has been found all the
Station claimed for it so far by some
farmers is shown in the following re-
port from Vance county:
"Grown on stiff red land in very
good condition. Broken with two horse
plow and narrowed with a Gayle har-
row. Narrowed the seed in with same
imple ment October 4th, or 9Th, 1898.
| The amount of seed used was pounds
cleaned, and it was put on 1,S of an
acre. No fertilizer was used except a
dressing of tobacco stems after the
clover came up. The clover started
well, and continued to grow off well
until injured by the March freeze It
has not been grazed, but is now being
fed green on the soiling system. /
think it splendid feed and will SOW
several acres this fall if l can get the
seed. Think it would be better soWn
in August or September. herewith
send specimen which think is about
an average stalk as it is very uniform
and very thick"
The specimen was 26 inc1es long; the
head 2 inches. One third of the piece
or 1 9 acre like it should produce seed
enough for 5 or 10 acres, or enough if
clean, to bring $40.
E F. EMERY,
Agriculturist N. G. Exp't Station.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
A. II. CAvENEs|

Whether green nanurial crops add
fertility or not to the soil, the fact re
mains that by green manuring and the
use of lime there is an increase of humus
Mulch or shade of any kind promotes
the formation of humus, and thus the
land is made capable of retaining more
moisture and of Fastening chemical
processes. All lands have been i'm
proved whenever green manuring has
been resorted TO-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
SHADE THE PASTURE.

Shade adds greatly to the value Of a
pasture, and experiment will prove it.
One of our Illinois dairymen declares
that shade trees are a great benefit.
He says that he knows that when he
exposes his cows to the sun there is
always large shrinkage in the milk,
and he has felt obliged when he had no
shade trees in the pasture to put the
COWS in the barn sometimes. Farmers
Voice.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
EDITORIAL SUGGESTIONS.

Begin now to prepare for your wheat
crop. Plow and harrow your land
thoroughly.
A hog pasture without shade is
almost as bad as barn without roof.
It's not in the interest of the farmer to
compel the hogs to endure the heat of
the sun. They prefer the shade at
times and thrive better when they can
gtit.
The better condition in which the
farm tools are kept, the less effort Is
required on the part of the teams, and
on the part of workmen also; yet farm
ers will use their implements a year
without sharpening them. No other
mechanic would.
To prevent worms and rabbits from
harming trees, mix together turpentine
and hogs lard and apply on the trees.
This kills the worms in the tree, keeps
the eggs from Matching and prevents
the rabbits from gnaWing. The lard
Kills the rabbit and the turpentine kills
the worm.
Hay should be a paying crop on rich
land, With yield of two tons per
acre it is one of the most profitable
crops that can be grown, and leaves
large proportion of roots in the
soil to enrich it. If hay is selling at
W. per ton, the value of the sod on the
land for turning under may safely be
estimated at $8 more.
1t Is remarkable that while in the
south the COW pea is used for green
crops to be plowed under, yet in the
North it has been neglected, though
repeated experiments have demon
'rated that the COW pea will thrive
wherever corn will grow, and especially
"aen required for green manure only,
% the seed do not have to mature.
While argument holds good in favor
VI ieedlng the COW good while growing,
and even some fattening food while she
ury, this does not mean that che
should be allowed to lay on much fat
while giving milk. The Ohio Station
u"S been testing this, and it was found
tnat when the cow increased the fat of
uer body the fat in the milk proper
~ SSOnately decreased, and, vice versa,
'ue COWS that held up the fat in the
-lllk the best either made little or no
p'osress IN getting their bodies fat or
Ss'ualIy lost flesh during the expert
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
RANDOLPH COUNTY MEETING
Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer
Coles STORE, N. @.

Coles STORE, N. @.
Randolph County Alliance was held
at Asheboro on Thursday, July 18th.
The attendance was good and first
class. The different Sub Alliances were
represented by many of the most sub
stantial and worthy men and women
in the county. The reports show a
gain of II per cent. during the quarter
with a general awaking of the order
throughout the county. The officers
elected for the ensuing year cannot be
excelled as to character and ability in
the county.
N. @. English, President; A. M. Hol
idy, President; J. J. White, Sec
retary; Nixon Presnall, Treasurer
Mrs, Eli @. Cox, Chaplain; o R Fox,
Door keeper; E. w. Brown, Assistant
Door keeper; w. A. White, Lecturer.
Bro. English was elected delegate to
the State Alliance; Bro. Holidy, alter
nate.
The next county meeting will be held
with Fair Grove Sub Alliance, Oct. II,
being second time it has entertained
the county meeting. Fair Grove is in
an excellent community and the hos
pitable people thereabout will arrange
for their latch-string to hang On the
outside to all visitors and delegates.
We hope a full delegation will be
present. Fraternally,
Fl NAVENESS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14

Mr.. Geo. A. McFettridge, of Strouds-
burg, Pa, raises 10000 ducklings per
year and finds ready sale for them as
''green ducks" He uses the Pekin
breed and makes them weigh five
pounds each when they are ten weeks
old. He matches them in incubators
and raises them for market in brooders.
The prices are highest in April, May
and June. The Pekin is pure white in
plumage, and the feathers are an i'm
portant item also. They are sold
dressed and shipped daily.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14

The Graham Cleaner had good
deal to say about a recent speech made
in that county by State Lecturer
Thompson, partly complimentary and
partly uncomplimentary. We make
the following extract:
''The State Lecturer of the Farmers
Alliance, DR.. Cyrus. Thompson, made
a public address at the court house last
Wednesday. 1t Was-as the speaker
stated-a political, but non partisan
speech. It was we'll prepared, from a
literary standpoint, and well delivered.
No one can deny that the talent of DR..
Thompson as an interesting and effect
i've campaign speaker i5 more than or
binary. He has considerable humor-
tells an anecdote wells delightfully."-
unfair and Is pleasantly pugnacious.
He spoke for two hours, and that time
was distributed about az follows:
Thirty minutes to dissertation on the
glories of freedom and the awfulness
OF slavery, with occasional references
to the Fourth Of July, and Runnymede.
Ten minutes to the thirty years of Re
publican rule and its high protective
tariff, demonetiz alton of silver, estab.
ishment of national banks and other
things. One hour and twenty minutes
to the Democratic party and it's four
teen months rule. OF course it was in
his denunciation of Democracy that
the speaker was delightfully."- un-
fair and pleasantly pugnacious. Fraud
in elections, and especially frauds in
Eastern North Carolina during the last
election, came in for large part of the
gentleman's most earnest and vehem-
ent condemnation"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
No. 27
STATE CONVENTION.
State Sunday-School Workers to Meet
Here in August.

Here in August.
The thirteenth annual convention Of
the North Carolina State Sunday school
Association will be held in Durham,
August 81, % and 90, next. Bishop
W. w. Duncan, of the M. E Church,
South, will deliver the opening address
Tuesday night International field
superintendent, Mr. William Reynolds,
will be present at all the sessions. His
valuable instructions, helpful sugges-
tions and personal enthusiasm will
give great uplift to the Sunday school
work of our State, if we all do our duty
in the way of attendance. It is ex-
pected that either Prof II. M. Hamill
or some other well known Normal In
stitute conductor will attend. A pri-
mary worker of national reputation
will conduct conferences upon primary
class methods. Several of the best
Sunday school workers in the State
will take part in the exercises and
work Of the convention. Entertain
ment will be provided for all delegates.
Reduced railroad rates will be secured
over all transportation lines. Many
county and township Sunday school
conventions are being held in different
portions of the State and there has
been considerable advancement in
Sunday, school methods and interest in
the work during the past year. These
township, county and State conven-
tions are proving to be very helpful to
the workers who attend them, and
through them the schools of the State
are greatly stimulated and benefited.
1t is confidently expected that the ap-
preaching State convention will be the
best one ever held in the State.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14

Besides these there are in the Senate
one each:-Ship Manager, Literature,
Car Builder, Brewer, Quarryman, and
Clergyman. And in the House one
each:-Fruit Grower, Hotel Proprie-
tor, Civil Engineer, Real Estate Dealer,
Speculator and Railroad Manager. The
others are not given. These figures are
worth preserving-they show our farm
ers where they are atas compared with
other callings.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14

Some of the experiment stations
have for several years conducted
experimerts in the use of commercial
fertilizers in wheat growing. The
average results thus far have been an
increase of 80 per cent. per acre over
that grown without such FERTILIZER IN
the same fields. Many instances show
a much larger increase, but the average
has been found as stated.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
THE 5sRD CONGRESS.

The present Congress is composed of
members who classify themselves as
follows:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
,,.r1oNAL FARMERS ALL
THS SNcR AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

o.,.ident-M Marion Butler, Gold .,
W.; &vice- President-J. l. Gilbert,
tornS. .tarv-Treasl1rer-Col. D. P. [
an, Columbia, S. Q.
'"D' EXECUTIVE BOARD.
T, Loucks, Huron, s. D.; Man
d. d: + brandon, Virginia; l. Z. Deaf i,
PsSe, Z P5oo1e 70 Falls, New York; II. Q. Dem
H2nsOS ;as secretary, Harrisburg, Pennsyl-
Vsnia. TDYuARv
southworth, Denver, Colo.
D Nv. Beck, Alabama.
I'D. Davie, Kentucky.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
-B CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALI
WN ANCE.

wA'N ANOE.
o.o0ident-J. NJ. Mewborne, Kinston,
J; Vice. !; President-J. s. Bridges, Ca
nFC1,5 Secretary -Treasurer-W. 8. Barnes,
Tls1Sui TIlss1eStuuirorICyrus Thompson, Rich
Alas2 Assistant ia Lecturer. 7. B. Hoover,
nR nFRbSspissiinE6r. Spiisi n. Dr. T. T. speight, Lewis
"D; Door on: Eoeper-Goo. 4s T. Lane, Greens
'osSs Assistant Door keeper-H. E. King,
Peanut, n. @.
'SSea Sergeant ,at-Arms-J. R. Hancock,
Greensboro, n. @.
'iSSde State Business Agent-W. H. Worth,
N17T TT1stee business Agency Fund-W.
Graham, Machpelah, N. Q.
rvvnTTyE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH
0,P0LTNA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
Marion Butler, Goldsboro, N. O.; J.
J. Long. Eoka, N. c.; A. +. Hlleman,
Concord, N. @.
,rL7E ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Nm. Culbreth, Whiteville, N. @. {;
John Brady, Gatesville, N. c.; John
Graham, Ridgeway, N. Q.
4orth Carolina Reform Press Association.
OEcers-J. L. Ramsey, Prestde'Gt ;
+GTion Butler, president; w. 5.
7Grles, Secretary,
PAPERS.
Progressive Farmer, State Organ, Raleigh, =. e
H1cSsion 6Ol6 sbOro, ~. G..
TerCnry Hickory, ~. 9.
3StfIer Whitakers, n. @.
Carolina Dispatch, Her1ord' N' X
Our Home, Beaver Oam' x y
The Revolution, MAIOn' y X
OnsloW Blade, PEANUT M u
Each of the G6OUe-9GGnIed papers are
requested to keep the list standing on
he first page and add others, proUGded
&eg are duly elected. any paper fall
mo to advocate the OcaLG plat form tUiIt
e dropped from the list promptly. Oar
geopIe can rOtU see tUIGt papers are
HI6lished in their interest.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-08-14
DIR. THOMPSON IN ALAMANcE

Agriculturist N. G. Exp't Station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-29
HAPPY GRADUATES.

The class OF 'SS, English and Scientific
Demartment, Providence High School,
held its sixth annual reunion IN Tilling-
hsst's parlors last evening. A sub
stautial dinner was followed by
the following toasts, r. Il.
Hove officiating as toastmaster:
Alma Mater" w. G. Leland; Progress
OF the Glass;" w. l.. Adams; "The Mar
RED Men," j. l.. Guild; "Our Appetites,
r. II. Cranston; "The ladies'" James l..
Rounds. During the evening musical
program was given by Geo. u. Wood,
James Hutchinson, Charles Munroe, w.
Ii. Kimball, &. l.. browne, j. l.. Guild
and a comic recitation by +. III. Cranston.
The graduating class OF the girls de
partment, Providence High School, held
It's class supper in Tillinghast's parlors
on Wednesday evening. The feature OF
the evening was the singing OF the class
hymu composed by Miss Marion Puffer.
During the evening the class poem was
read by the poetess, Miss Mabel Garceau,
the history by Miss Elizabeth Grant, and
the prophecy OF Miss Mary Stark. A
short entertainment was given, including
n banjo solo by Miss Edith Greene, sing
ing by Miss Mabel Davis aud reading by
Miss Annie Wallace.
The second annual reunion OF the class
OF ~, Candece Street Grammar school, was
held nj i5l Westminster street, Wednesday
evening. Following the dinner musical
program was rendered, intermiugled with
addresses by The class members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-29
THE STATE FAIR.

Although IL is some weeks yet before
Sept. IL, opening day of the Rhode Island
State Fair, enough preliminary work has
already been accomplished to insure its
completeness in each OF the 20 depart
ments. Many additional premiums viii
be offered and in every sense OF the word
will it outshine all previous fairs held
here.
A glance over the work in hand was ac-
corded representative of this paper re-
Gently and an interesting half day spent
in that direction. 1t has, after many
years, resolved itself practically into a
"Fair and Exposition" and the latter
word could well be added to the title
line. Without detracting from the speed
and live stock departments one iota, the
merchants display department has been
carefully developed. improvements have
which is contained the merchants dis
play, affording still better facilities to
both exhibitor and visitor.
Naturally exhibitors are attracted where
the best results follow their displays and
demonstrations. 1t has attracted them
to the Rhode Island State Fair this season
and the finest classes of exhibits accom-
panied by the leading demonstrators OBJ
tainable will be seen here. Again there
is no Worlds Fair this year, consequently
the benefit to the merchants display as
an exposition VIII be all the more
marked.
The Bench Show of last year with its
600 entries will be nearly doubled as to
exhibits, the total probably reaching a
figure approximating 1900. Included in
this array of blooded CANNES will be the
most noted prize winners of America.
The amount of awards-s35OO--is large,
and as q rule the breeders of dogs are very
appreciative. Many special exhibits will
be seen in the Bench Show.
As the rich Cattle Stakes did not fill, il
has of course caused necessity to revert
to last seasons premium list. There will
be a strong showing, however, for many
noted animals are TO show here for the
Associations premiums.
The poultry department Is to be much
better and distinctive feature OF the
State Fair of 1894. 1t is expected that at
least 5000 exhibits will be in place.
The success of the evening show last
season il TO be repeated this year, with an
attractive fireworks display each evening
Since the June running meeting the
track has been regarded and specially
prepared for trotting, and by State Fair
week il will be in record breaking form
The fastest horses, the best drivers, and
some extra attractions may be seen each
day. In every sense, the track events will
take rank with any ever seen on any track
I'm the United states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-29
National League Standing.
Baseball Tattle.

Troy's tumble makes championship
honors possible for Providence. Tho
Grays are as strong as any club in the
league.
Morgan Murphy has profited by his
cruel experience In Pittsburg, when he
was spiked. Morgan has fortified
against future accident by providing
himself with soft pads, which he wears
under his stockings. The new feature
gives the little catcher's underpinnings
a very picturesque appearances, but VIII
save doctor bills and loss OF time.
phil King OF Princeton willSaptain the
college team that will play Boston Tor
Benefits benefit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-29

piotches, Old Sores, Ulcers and all skin erup-
tons cut ed by p. p. r., the greatest blood purifier
of he age. - d. - - -.
Rheuratism yields readily 20 y. y. r. [Prickly
Ash. Poke Root aud POtassiuml
n YOU are troub ed with Dyspepsia, stomach Dis
order, or Liver aud Kidney Complaint, try p T. y,
and YOU will rejoice at It's magical workings.
Females are peculiarly benefited by II p y. 10
espels disease, and gives healthy action 10 every
organ.
Blanding and Blsndins, 81 Weybosset street, A. w.
Tenner, Jr., Es Westminster street. byron A
epith, olneyyule square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-29
DEMAND STACKS UP.
Rich Cereal Crops in Spain and
Morocco End Demand for Flour.

WASHINGTON, June %. 49, The United
States consul at Gibraltar reports 10 no
state Department, under date OF June ~,
that, owing to the favorable condition OF
the cereal crops OF Spain and Morocco, the
demand for American -four has considers
ably diminished.
Flour, he SAYS, was in such demand as
TO have rendered II for some time past 10
principal article II Importation from The
United states.