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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-16
HOUSE OF REPRE- sENTATIvES.

Speaker Allen called the House to order
with more promptness today than at any
other time during the session, and by
IL 80 o'clock his desk was covered with
new bills, and bills and resolutions
recommended for passage. But before
they could be disposed of Mr.. Horton
called for the special order OF the day-a
bill for an act in amendment OF Chapter
76 of the public statutes, "Of the Touro
Fund"
The bill was reported back from the
judiciary committee last week, and upon
recommendation was indefinitely post
poned by the House. Mr.. Horton moved
that the vote be reconsidered in order to
get the bill before all the mem bers, and
it was so voted. Today the ques-
tion was again upon the motion to
indefinitely postpone, and the discussion
lasted nearly two hours. There are two
funds for the church association of Jews
at Newport, and the General Assembly is
the trustee. One OF the funds was left
by Abraham Tower about 20 years ago for
the synagogue and the other fund
wac Aoib Wy oubaSfuNhs VIII
for the support of min
ister. The new legislation desired by
q number OF the Jews is for the purpose
OF giving certain authority to the New
port City Council in the matter and to
authorize the transfer of part of one
fund to the other.
The decision OF the judiciary commit
tee was that such legislation would be
contrary to the conditions of the will and
that it was unnecessary. The House
supported the committee and the bill was
again indefinitely postponed, Mr. Horton
being alone in speaking for its passage:
State Armory Commission.
A resolution was passed upon recon-
mendstion OF the finance committee
making the joint special committee,
appointed TO confer with the
city Of Providence relative to a State
armory, n commission for the purpose
Of selecting and purchasing a site, and
for furnishing and equipping an armory
at cost not to exceed $3.50, 900. The com
mission has the power to condemn land.
Three resolutions for appropriations for
the benefit OF Company +, First Regiment
II. |. M. were recommended for passage
by the committee on militia and referred
to the committee on finance.
Upon recommendation of the judiciary
committee bill was passed for an act in
addition to Chapters 6ss and COS relative to
bull ding in the city OF Providence.
A resolution to appropriate 5000 for
repairs on the srmory Of the United Train
of Artillery was referred tothe compittee
on militia.
Mr.. Gray, for the judiciary committee,
reported back the bill for an act relative
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-16

George Perkins was arrested on West
minister street by Detective Parker at
o'clock last evening. Later he was taken
to Boston by Inspector Lynch, where he
is wanted for larceny.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-16
CUT HIS THROAT.
An Aged Mans Insane Act In Taun-
ton, This Morning.

TAUNTON, Mass, May 16.-Thomas Will
hanson, 20 years OF age, tried to commit
suicide this morning by cutting his
throat with knife in the yard of his
home on North Pleasant street. He was
arrested by the police, and will be sent to
the insane asylum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-16
NarraganSett EnCampment, No. t,L00.P.

Patriarcbs-You are requested TO assemble at
Enca mpment Hall on FRIDAY, May IL ct D. m
sharp, TO attend the funeral Of the late Patr
John +. sherman Members OF other encamp-
ments are invited 10 attend. Per order OF the
g r. EDWARD EDGERs r. s
Providence. r. l., May 16, 1895. ml6-it
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-16

1t is said that The best walking pses y u
steps per minute
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
w. FL. DAVIS,
Sec'y Mt. Carmel Alliance,
NOTICE TO

There will be meetings at Lumberton
August 10Th and 18th, Rockingham
August 18th and goth, Wadesboro
August 21st and 22d, Monroe 23d and
oath, Dallas August 265h and 9th, Lin
colnton August 285h and goth, Shelby
August Both and 31st, Ruthertordton
September Sd and 4th, to which all the
farmers of the county are earnestly
invited.
The Commissioner of Agriculture
will be assisted in the meetings by Pro
fessors Massey, Irby and Emery. of the
Agricultural College and State Agricul-
turaf Experiment Station, and subjects
of practical interesi to farmers will be
presented, and a full discussion Of all
topics be open to all present.
Come out and let us have full and
useful meetings-no politics of any
sort-but only practical farm and gar
den matters. s. L PATTERSON,
Commissioners of Agriculture.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
MEETING OF STATE HoRTICUL,
TURAL SOCIETY.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
August 21st and 22d are the days set
apart for a general convention and
social experience meeting of the horti
culturists and florists of the State. The
meeting will be held at Greensboro, N.
q A tent in a beautiful park near the
depot has been provided. The success
of these societies is of interest to every
Caroliniap. They are the States best
immigration societies We invite everv
LADY and gentleman in the State inter
ested IN fruit Or flower culture to come
and meet with us. No premiums are
offered this year, but spe cimens of
noteworthy and especially new varie-
Ties OF fruits and flowers are desired
Tor exhibition. These will be examined
Oy qualified committees of the societies
and IT found worthy will be awarded
certificates of merit.
Reduced hotel rates, 81 so per dav
will be given and the railroads enter
ing Greensboro will give the usual
special round trip rates. Eminent
speakers are expected to be present
and papers will be read by ladies and
gentlemen from different parts of the
State. T VAN TTNDT nv
President State Horticultural and
/ horticultural Sc cieties.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
NORTH CAROLINA INVENTORS

Have given to the world many nota-
BILE inventions. There is not a com
munitY in the State that does not pos
sess one OF more local geniuses, who
have ideas that are patentable, and
which if properly developed will bring
fame and fortune to their owners IL
is often the case that some simple little
appliance devised by the housewife, the
stOrekeeper, the farmer and others to
expedite work or lessen labor. puts
into play an entirely new principle in
invention viii n may have far greater
value than is known to the originator.
North CarOlinians who have evolved
such ideas owe it to themselves and the
industrial enlargement of their State
to ascertain if the same is p~atentable.
All such are requested to send a brief
description, sketch, or photo to the
Patent Law Department of the Asso.
ciated Trade and Industrial Prese. $40
Thirteenth street, Washington, d, O..
and they will hear something to their
advantage. This enterprise is man
aged by a well known North Carolinian
who will take a personal interest in
the furtherance of inventive genius in
the Old North State. Other State
papers are requested to copy this notice
and send marked COPY
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
Don't fail to have a load of tobacco
at the Capitol on August 22d and 23d.
UN-"soUND MONEY" MEN.

The Keystone National Bank, West
Superior, Wis, has been closed by a
bank examiner. Its affairs are said to
be in a very un sound" condition.
The bank at Mexico, Mo, has been
closed by a bank examiner, who says
5000 sound dollars" are missing.
The Christian Barbee Drug Com
pany, Roanoke, Va, assigned on the
9Th. Liabilities about Sc, 600.
The Rocky Mountain Savings Bank,
Denver, Col, got struck by the wave
of returning prosperity" and went
the way of many other sound money
banks last week.
James A. Nj Oregon, Ecin, Tenn,
manufacturer Of slaves, assigned just
after the wave of returning pros
perity" struck him. Liabilities 35, 900
sound" dollars, mostly due banks.
The Citizens State Bank, South
Sioux City, Iowa. a ''sourd money"
bank, is closed. Liabilities 20, 600 un
sound dollars; assets 13. 900 souni dol
lars.
Hearst, Dunn & Co, manufacturers
of farm implements, Peoria, Illinoie,
assigned Thursday, Liabilities 1923 900
The wave of returning prosperity
did it.
The prosperity wave isn't particular
about who it knocks down. Smith &
Wall, Madison, N. c., assigned last
week. Liabilities about 800, Sound
dollars"
L E Wright & Co., dry goods, OK
ford, N. c., were struck by the wave
of returning prosperity. They as
signed. Liabilities $l7, 900.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
CHATHAM PICNIC.
Two Thousand People Listen to Fine
Speeches and Partake of a Sumptu-
Gus Picnic Dinner.

Two People Listen TO Fine
Speeches and Partake of a Sumptu-
u Picnic Dinner.
August LIST about 2 600 people gath
cred at Rialto, Chatham county, to
hear reform measures discussed and to
enjoy a day of social pleasure. Con-
gresham Strowd, assisted by Elk State
Senator Atwater, ected as master OF
ceremonies. These two genial gentle
men. their hearts kindled with good
cheer, made the occasion a pleasant one
to all who were fortunateenough to be
present.
Promptly at IL o'clock Congressman
Strowd called the vast assemblage to
order, and after explaining the absence
of Senator Butler, who was expected
to be present, introduced, in a few
we'll chosen words, Maj. ". A. Guthrie.
Major Guthrie is one of North Caro-
lina's most forcible and elc quest speak
ers. and he held his audience deeply
interested for nearly two hours and a
half.
Congressman Strowd responded to
the calls of the crowd, and made a short
but eloquent appeal to his hearers to
stand by the reform movement. He
was frequently Justify applauded.
One of the pleasantest features of
the occasion was the dinner, which
was served Immediately after Congress
man Strowd finished his speech. The
ladies were present in great numbers,
and the sumptuous fest, of which 2, 900
people partook, was the work Of their
hands. Every one of the vast crowd
was filled to safety, and each, as he
left the table, voted the ladies Of Chat
ham the finest cooks in the State.
After dinner that eloquent speaker,
Rev. P. H. Massey, a. dressed the peo-
pie on the grandwork of the Farmers
Alliance. His speech was vociferously
applauded from beginning to end.
Short talks were made by Railroad
Commissioner Wilson and Hal. w.
Aver, editor of the Caucasian.
The singing and guitar music fur
nished by Mr.. Sid Herndon, was a
pleasant feature of the day.
Thanks for the success of the picnic
are due brothers Atwater, chairman,
and R. J.. Boiling, Secretary of the
Committee on Arrangements.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
SOME SOUND OLD N
Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
KING GOrunIl Co ToHnn

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
KING, Coryell Co., Texas.
l write to say to you that L have in
my possession an old bill of money
that reads thus: North Carolina Cur
rency, No. 1893, Eight Dollars. By
authority of Congress, at Halifax,
April ID, 1876" ard has in the lower
left-hand corner a Autograph picture
of panther or leopard cat. 1t has been
officially signed, but it is so dim that
the names cannot be made out. Iwish
you to advertise the bill in your valu-
able paper, and if anyone has another
bill of the same kind let them advertise
it, and I want to know if old money
dealers would buy the bill. Send me a
cop of THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER hav
ing the article in it.
A n BURKS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
Ss8, 900, 900 OF IDLE MONEY.

The associated bankers of New York
city hold over $3S, 600, 900 of idle money.
A more effective answer than this To
the statement that there is not enough
money in the country to do the bust
ness can hardly be imagined.-Char,
lotte Observer.
Well, what is this money doing there
How does it all go there's Suppose you
wanted some money; don't you see the
associated banks can dictate the terms
on which you can have it, Now, you
Just stop talking so much and pitch in
a3a help rs inaugurate a system by
Mnlcn a associated banks" cannot
4ELEeG TINS power. You stop standing
ton Ojs oaaks and goldbugs Whining
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
ALLIANCE AND COOPERATION.

There is renewed interest manifested
in this country in Alliance matters
especially,.in the cooperative features
of the organization. The next County
Alliance will be held at Poplar, where
the Alliance has established a CO opera
tive store, in a large two-story building
recently erected by the members for
that purpose. The upper story is used
for a hall, while the ground floor is
occupied by the store.
This office has just printed 1000 GER
t~ificates of deposit, or checks, which
will be used as a circulating medium
by the members. The certificates are
so arranged that by the use of a punch
they can be made to represent any
sum from n cent to 1899 There is
no danger of their being counterfeited.
While they are not a legal tender for
all debts, both public and private"
they are received by the CO operation,
or exchange, in payment for merchan
disc, services or debts and dues to the
same, and are based upon and secured
by the property belonging to or in the
keeping of the organization.
The system will prove a great con-
venience to the association in these
stringent times, as those having pro
duce to dispose of and desiring to pur-
chase goods will accept these checks,
thereby dispensing with the necessity
of patronizing the usurers to that
extent.
If this system should be adopted
throughout the entire country it would
lessen the demand for money to the ex-
tent of many millions of dollars, and
very materially lessen the purchasing
power of the money loaners' dollars,
thereby saving to the producers a large
portion Of the product of their labor.
The Alliance should take hold of this
matter and educate the masses along
this line.
IF the producers of this country
would unite in erecting OF purchasing
a mill, so as to free themselves from
the -four combine, it would be the
means of not only saving the exhor
bitant profits secured from them by
the milling companies, but save thou
sands Of dollars annually, now paid as
freight to the railroad company on
both the wheat exported and the fl rur
imported.
There is no good a why the
farmer should sell his wheat and bny
his -four. They should own the mill
where they could take their wheat and
have it converted into -four, without
having to pay a sum representing this
exorbitant profit, freight and the cost
of sacking their fl our.
Seventy two cent wheat and four
dollar -four is one of the many email
items of loss which is to day bankrupt
ing the average farmer of the San
Joaquin valley.
1t is high time farmers were getting
down to something practical, and do a
little thinking IS we'll as business, on
their own behalf. Il is time they we're
something more than mere machines
to grind out wealth for the drones who
toll not, neither do they spin"
Let every farmer, whether an ALI
anceman or not, investigate this mat
ter and, if possible, secure united action
in their own interest.
The columns Of this paper are open
to any suggestions in regard to this
matter. By a thorough discussion of
it we believe much good can be accom-
| plished.-Tulare. Cal Citizen.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
PICNIC IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
There will be an Alliance picnic and
speaking at Mount Carmel on the last
Thursday in August, to which the pub.
lie ar invited. Come and bring we'll
filed baskets and spend the day with
US. Prominent speakers will be invited
by the committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
For SaIa!

Two Cotton Gias and fixture"
Cotton Presses and fixtures y
horse power Steam Engine anaD''
The above are in fairly gooo !
and will be sold on accomn'
when satisfactory arF"D'
are made S. W. BhL' !
Q7I6) RAIele")
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Lumber Wanted-A. B Farquhar
Co York, Pa.
Wall Paper free-Chas. NJ. N. Killep,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Draughon's Practical Business Col
leg-Nashville, Tenn,
Virginia Winter Or Turf Oats-T
W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va.
Always mention THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER when writing to advertisers.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
Salem Female Aeadsp

The 9th Annual Session 0egIDI sbOg
9Th, 1895. Register for !ast LILO, TT Z dg.
) se eaP. : sp ee c Features lures IL d ssTTiid5I
health, character and intellt Co. md pref
Oughly remOdelled. Fully pdEepartp
collegiate and post graduate IL aErk lsps
sides frst-class schoO s in mlsldgi .s. III
commercial and industrial SUI salem
j. n. CLEWELL, PrlnCIP"'
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
The Major Feels Pretty Blue---A Little
Romance That is not a Romance

Romance That is not a Romance
Too Many Patriots Wantin'
to be Governor-Zeke
Will Flop.
B.-"Hellol Mr.. Editor"
R.-"Hellol Major. Pull the valve
wide open and let her 60"
B.-"I amt feelin' much like talkln'
this mornin'. 1 haint bin 50 blue slnse
my best CURL kicked me, which wuz
exactly 80 years ago last wednesday
mite at 9 o'clock" ,
R-"What was the trouble a0outF'
BIT wuz erbout az near nothln'
az YOU ever heard ov-most aWl-
courtin' troubles start erbout nothln
an end the same way. If l had my
life ter live over 1 wouldn't court
much an would marry less. Me an that
CURL wuz taIkin' erlong purity lively
an she asked me if I believed 1 that
ScripturaI injunctshun whar it sed
that it amt guide fer man to be alone.
Iwuz young an giddy then an tole
her I believed every wurd ov it an
that if l had bin the writer / would
have used stronger language. Then
she lowed I orter live up ter my way
ov beleevin'. l asked her if she meant
any refeckshun on my dignerty. She
sed she didn't, but we kept talkin', n
wurd bringin' on another till I got
mad an axed her if she wusn't put out
bekase 1 hadn't popped a long time
ergo. Then she got mad an the pot
billed over an put out the fire Ov luv.
She sed she wouldn't marry me ter
save the confedracy, that she had
never thought ov SIGH a foolish thing.
Then she tole me ter go home an stay
there until the year 1900. I went.
But in a weak moment married Betsy
an hev bin insulted ten thousan times
q year ever sinse."
R.-''That is a very ordinary yarn.
Tell me what you are so blue about
now"
B.-"Ter make a long story short
too many candid ties fer governor are
bobbin' up ter suit me. My dymakrat
friends are not standin'by me like they
orter. They are runnin' Maj. Gurthrie,
Tom Settle, Judge Russell an others
fer the Populists an Republicans, an
they are trottin' out erbout a hundred
felIers fer the dymakartick nomerna-
shun. They amt no fairness In this
way ov dom. I see they are
boomin' Judge Armfeld, Elk Gov.
Jarvis, Tom Mason, John R. Webster,
Ed CLEANERS Smith, Lee Overman,
Will K Coley, Col. Al Fairbrother, j.
P. Cook, Henry London, Jim Pou, an
purity nigh every blamed voter we've
got in the State. Now if they will
nomernate me I don't mind them
sendin' Tom Jarvis Ground az conductor
ter umpire the game, but I'll bolt the
ticket if they nomernate anybody eX,
cept me. I'll smash the machine, too,
fer I'm the Tammany Hall, tigar an
awl in this State. Imean business. /
know lots ov dymakrats who have got
offices by firtin' with the Populists an
scarin' the party leaders, I'm goin'
ter try the same game. I've done Gum
out fer the free coinage ov silver an
I'll sWaller awl the other Populist non
sense before I'll be beat at my own
game. Look outI I'm purity nigh
ready ter flop. Awl ov you git ready
fer the shock. Gude-bye."
- 49, /.
Meadows Jays he will make things
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
YoUR PEEAsR.

The last three months have been the
dullest months ever experienced in
this country. 1t is natural that news
~napers would experience a full share of
#. We have made sacrifices and car
ried over some of our subscribers while
they were at work in the crops. We
hope every n will now find some
way to pay a part or all of their sub
scriptfons at once. Delays are dan
perous. We must have money. The
work of wedding out the names of
those who are behind will soon begin.
We don't want to cut your name off,
but unless you can pay something that
unpleasant duty will have to be per-
formed.
We hope our agents and club rais9rs
will renew their efforts now. Sub
scribers can be secured. Remember
that now is the time to make converts
for the reform cause, and the cheapest
and best way is to get a good paper
into every home in the land. Let the
''old guard" come forward. Work.
DR.. Meadows, the Farmers Friend"
I'll
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13

The public is cordially invited to be
present at all these appointments.
I will be present in the interest of
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER and the eau
casien and other reform papers.
J. E. SPENCE
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
Wake Forest CoII8G.

A Christian College, embracing I 6Ia ~
ments in ScieLc e. Lane age ana IAD~
Also the Professional School # Law. So
Thirteen Instructor each OF whom H'
ist in his own Department. hoHss
Tt e Library of II, 900 VOi umes IS lot tBT mi
of all students. The Reading Room S5ce
with the best Current Literature, Am'l"
foreign. aI a
the Gymnasium are thoroughly equiPPss
Literary Societies GnsurpasSed Ia ~ ~ n
Young ministers M son Of mlnl'V0''
their tuition free of charge rLo sfrT5
Board Sc to $40 per mo- tn; ne csflss
Session opens August 2Sth, 1879 f""
or special information, address T.TLGl
Pr5s't CHAS- b. -.
$685.. Wake FoF''I
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
CHATHAM COUNTY.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
Brother S L. Herndon, Lecturer of
Chatham County Farmers Alliance,
will address the Sub Alliances of the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
OPENING SALES.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
LOUIsBURG, n. O., Aug. 8, 95
Will have the opening sales at the
Capitol Warehouse August 22d and 23d.
J. S. MEADOWS. & Co.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13
High School d North Carolina for
Boys and Young Men,

bingham School Bufldings)
Centrally located. Purest water. No malaria.
thorough. Faculty best Terms very low. Adj
dress. z h. C. KEGBY, PIincipaI.
Q69O Mebane, n. g.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13

Meadows says he will make things
lively at the Capitol this season.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-08-13

DR., Meadows, the Farmers Friend"
will be glad to see the farmers when
they come to Raleigh.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1895-04-05
Postal Red Tapc.

The rule of the dead letter Office is to
make extraordinary effort to return all
missent letters which are found to con.
tain money. But blind obedience to
this rule is the basis of an entertaining
story. A boy in the Indian school on
the Skokomish reservation, which is
about three miles from the postoffice Of
Union City, Wash, wrote a letter to
his brother at Seabeck some time ago,
inclosing in it small sum of money.
He also wrote on the envelope that, il
it should not be delivered in proper
time, was to be returned to the writ.
er. His brother did not call for 1t, and
it was returned to Union City. The
postmaster there had not heard Of the
boy, and on inquiry failed to find him.
Accordingly he sent the letter to the
dead letter Office.
On arrival here it was opened, and 1t
had money In 1t. 1t was returned to
Union City with long letter of instruc-
tions to find the writer, if possible.
After inquiry the boy was at last found
and was requested to go in person,
claim the letter and receipt for it. and
the postmaster had to go through as
much red taps as if the letter contained
81, 900. The joke becomes evident when
it is known that the Money in the letter
amounted to only cent postage stamp
aud copper cent.-rNew York Tribune