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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28

Major Bilkins and Col. Josephus Daniels
Are to Get Big Slices of Pie if They
Capture the People Party.
B.-'Hello! Mr.. Editor"
R-"Hello! Major. Your voice has
a far-away, husky tone"
B.-'Yes, I'm in st. Louis now, try
inter a v the country. Me and Kur
nell Josepus Daniels cumhere tergether
an we r trying ter run the Conven'
shun in the ground or somewhere 50 1t
will be out ov site.
R.-'Tnat is curious. l thought The
PopuIist were holding their ConveD
ton in st. Louis this week"
B. They are; but we air trylnter
run it fer them. Our party IL so small
that me an Josephus can find time ter
run two or three other parties this year.
Me an him are goin' ter git big pieces
of pie if we capture all the Pops an
git them in our perlitikal net. Jose
plus will be Secretary ov the Interior
an I'll be mite Waterman at the capitol
In Washington"
R.-"You are easily pleased. Idon't
consider your job sufficient pay for the
work you are trying to accomplish.
B.-"Why, Kurnell Daniels tole me
it is the best job in the country. He
lowed eff I got that the crowned heads
ov Europe an the nobility ov America
will be at my feet. He said QIeen
Victoria, ov England, will make it cor
ventient ter bring her knittin' an
spend the day an take dinner with
Betsy at least once a week, an that
the Prince of Wales, or Whales, 1 dis
remember which, will always be comm
over ter go fshin' With me. Sich az
that makes we wurk like a sailor"
Rare you getting along pretty
Well9"
B.-"Not much. Them Texas fellere
an others hav' shared US off They
call MS Wall-streeters an pie extermi
matters. l don't know whut il gointer
happen, but it don't look much like I'm
goin' fshin' with the Prince ov Wales
fer sum time yit. But me an Jose
plus is here putin in ticks fer Mister
Bryan an the Wall Street end of the
party, too. You know the Dgmakrat
party is allurs run in sections. In 8
silver State it il fer silver, in a COLO
State it is fer gold. IT also stands by
the standard oil trust and condemns
awl the other trusts, except the sugar
trust an erbout 100 other trusts. But
that il aWI rite, an will not make any
difference if we "a capture the Popu
lists an bunco them. Ne an ~Josephue
can work a bigger perlitickal bunco
game an sell more sawdust than any
two law abidin' sitiz ems in these United
States or England. just keep your
eye on US an see US bag the suckers
GUIDE bye"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28
MEETING PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION, DURHAM, N. c.
AUG. FIRST 1906

On account of the above occasion.
the Southern railway will sell round
trip tickets to Durham, N. G. and re,
turn from Goldsboro, Henderson,
Reidsville, Winston Sale m and High
Point and Intermediate stations on
basis of tariff circular STA, rates in
dictate below to govern.
Tickets to be sold July 90 b, August
1st, final limit Aug. 55h.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28
Sale Of g.

NG9RTH GAR0LINA Before D. H YOUNG
Wake County. CIelk Superior Court.
Lizzie Pearson; J. J. Maynard, Guardian, and
Others, eX parte.
By virtue of autho ity conferred on n e as
c 'mmissiQner in the above entitled Special FRO
Ce-di g5 | will on Dnda,, the It'll cav of s, D.
teInber A. D., 1886 expo . for sale ard sell at
pubic outer to the highest bidder for cash at
the court house door IL Raleigh. \. g, all that
in Whittoak Tow ship adj ling the land Of
l. u. UpChur. h r. Johnson J T. Pearson. E.P
Maynard Sidney Seagraves an j.. J Maynard.
being the same owned and Occupit d by the late
James Pear son, up TO the time of his death. aud
sores more or less and more fully described in
the Petition in said Special Proceedings.
w j. PEELE, Commission r.
PEELE & MAYNARD, ATTORNEYS for Petitioners.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28

unfamiliar and interesting facts in re-
gard to the ill-treated nation Of Asia
Minor and it's greatest men and women.
Light and Sound or the State" tells
many of the secrets of mechanical eff
fects in use in the theatre, and the il
Illustrations help to make them clear.
american Wives of Foreign Diplo-
mats" contains much that is descrip-
tive of diplomatic life in Washington
society; the eighth of the Talks by
Successful Women" treats of the career
of the Rev. Phoebe a. Hanaford and
the Fashion Department is filed with
designs and descriptions of the latest
things in gowns and all matters of in
terest to women.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28
PEOPLES PARTY COUNTY CON
VENTION.

A County Convention of the Popu-
lists Of Johnson county is ordered to
be held in Smithfeld, on Saturday the
1st day of August, 1896, at IL m for
the purpose of electing delegates and
~alternates to the States Convention t.
be held in Raleigh, on the 18Th day of
August, 1895. Also to elect delegates
and a~lternates to attend the Congress
sional District Convention to be held
in Raleigh On the 18th day Of August,
1896; and to transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before the
Convention.
The Populists Of each election pre-
cinct will hold primaries in their re
spective precincts on Wednesday, the
295h day of July, 1896 and elect dele
gates to attend the County Convention
on August 1st, as aforesaid. Also Sc
lect and recommend a Register for each
voting precinct. = W. r CREECH,
Chm'n Populist Elk. Go. Com.
July 81, 1896
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28

The United States has the best and
cheapest postal service of any country
on the globe. TIE same would be true
of the telegraph if it were owned and
controlled by the government. Ali
should work for this reform.-Journal
of Labor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-07-28

The Executive Committee of the N.
@ Farmers State Alliance will meet at
Alliance Headquarters, rear Hillsboro,
on Thursday, the 9Th day of August,
1895. Ali cficsrs of the State Alliance
are requested to meet with the Execu
tive Committee on Saturday morning,
the 85h of August, for consultation
and advisement in regard to our bust
ness enterprises and the good of the
Order generally.
A. f. EILEMAN. Chm'n Ex. Com.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

Mckenzie, accompanies. The following pro-
gramme will be presented: Trio, f. Plise,
Senior S. Martinez signor A. PAMELA; "Sognai"
1schira). Miss Ida Lee Spencer; cello solo,
Slgnor A. PAMELA; II Secreto "Lucrezia" don
IzettD, Mathilde Meyers; serenade,. Charles F.
lie Long, Cavatina, "Robert" (Meyerbeer),
Miss Minnie POWELL piano solo, "Caprice"
9Kaff) Senior s. Martinez; prayer, "Intermezzo"
c'Cayalleria," Mascagn), Miss Minnie Schultz
berg; violin and cello obligato, by Plise and
F. G. Piise.
The pupils of Professor G. R. Puckett's
Dancing Academy will give party at Mission
opera Hall Thursday evening, December 10,
1896, in honor OF the second anniversary.
The twenty fifth party of the Mystics will
take place on Tuesday evening, December 8,
at Native Sons Hall. AS heretofore evening
dress will be strictly enforced. Invitations
must positively be presented.
The Friday Night Club has issued invitations
for Friday evening, December IL, at Lorin
Hall.
military reception, given by the officers of
st. Matthew'S School, viii be held on Monday,
Deem Der Ia The following is the programme
for the afternoons entertainment: IL NJ
luncheon; 1 P. NJ, exhibition drill, competi-
tive drill between Companies and B, compe-
titive drill in the manual of arms, dress
parade; 2:30 P. M, dancing In the armory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
Whistles.

The Public Ledger of Philadelphia, says the
New York Sun, is trying hard to enroll adher-
ents under its short suit banner. The Wash
ington Ladies' under Mrs. Joseph K. Hawley
and the Hamilton Club under Milton C.
Work are among the latest converts, at least
the Sun says so.
The Portland Whist Club of Portland, Or,
has at last opened its doors to ladies-that is,
they want them to be their guests on Tues
day evening of each week. This is q step in
the right direction and no doubt brought
about by their new president, F. K. Arnold
The whist clubs of San Francisco would never
have been as prosperous as they are ii ladies
were not admitted
The annual meeting of the New England
Whist Association was held in Providence last
week. 1t was the most successful in the his
tory of the association. President Barney is
to be congratulated on his good work.
Last Saturday evening, November %, the
Oaklands and San Franchises played for the
Payot trophy, twelve on side, straight
whist match. This sort of play is no test of
whist skill. 1t is like throwing dice-au luck
who gets the highest numbers. There are a
lot of players who like it and they no doubt
viii get lots of amusement out of il. and
for that reason alone we wish it every success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
An Evening at Home.

DR.. Nellie Beighle entertained few friends
at her elegant apartments in the Strathmore
Saturday evening. The hours we're pleasantly
passed with music, games and general socia-
bility. Professor Pasmore's little daughter,
Mary, delighted all with her rendition OF sew
eral airs on the violin. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. George C. Ludington, Sena-
tor and Mrs. Armes, Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. STAN
ton of the Argonaut, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton S.
Mckinney of the Report, Mr.. and Mrs. Hurl-
bert of THE CALL, Mrs. ]. j. owen OF the Petit
Cohrrier, Mr.. and Mrs John B. Hunter, Mr..
and Mrs Edward Mills, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs.
and Miss Wars. all of san Francisco. From
Berkeley-Professor S. A. Buchanan, Mr.. and
Mrs Little Miss Ada Little, Miss George
Barker, w. J. Trott and Mrs. Marsh. From
Oakland-Miss Daisy Wendell.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

In anticipation of large influx to this City
OF visitors from surrounding towns during the
week of the horse show the management OF
the Palace have in preparation many novel ad-
ditions to their air eady extensive cuisine,
which will be duly set forth on handsome
menu card, embossed appropriately, and made
EN- blematic of the weeks fes tivities.
No prettier sight, no more complete and
modern grillroom is there in all the country
than is the ladies' grillroom OF the Palace
Hotel
The marble court leading from the street to
the grill is fianked by the fresh dark green OF
choice tropical foliage and small decorative
palms, boldly set off by the panels of beauti-
fully colored and costly marble. Passing
through the portal and on into the grill,
wherever the eye is directed in this elegantly
appointed establishment q new charm ap-
pears, each in itself lending to the complete
ness of arrangement of one of the most mod
ern grillroomS in this country.
The centerpiece of each table is a silver cam
delabra, holding two waxen candles, each of
which is surmounted by pink golden
settle. The walls and ceilings are finished in
white ard gold and broken by Gothic arches.
Between the arches APE fixed candelabras,
each beaming ostensibly q dozen candles,
but in reality concealing as many In
modifes the electric glare and the
light is further mellowed by the alternate
adornment OF pink and golden tufts of tissue.
Through these filtered rays stream forth,
rivaling in tint the first flush of dawn or the
last glow OF summer sunset.
The cuisine of the Palace is too we'll known
to require any commendation. No hotel in
| the City sets such table; no hotel in Lon
don. Paris or New York is its superior in any
Wav.
The ladies' grillroom n as found an abiding
place in the hearts of Western femininity. AS
d rendezvous for the elite it is becoming more
popular every day, and now that the horse
show is coming on society will undoubted v
as usual, take possession of the Palace Grill.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
Mr.. Buns Final Replu.

Mr.. Work does not feel Ike abandoning his sys-
tenn. We do not blame him any more than we
blame father for wishing to abandon his
Child when il is sick unto death. But does not
Mr.. Work advocate such radical change in the
system to amount to its aba ndonment? He
proposes now TO make the lead of 5, l. 3 or 2
with honor turned an absolute trump CALL and
to attach no such significance to an Irregular lead
OF high card This may "cause trouble" There
a few hundred four and five card suits in
which the lowest card cards are not higher .han
a five. Take such combination as ace king
which lower than a six, and such
suits and four small king and four
small, queen and four small Is it not clear that
there are almost countless combinati ons from
which the lead OF third best or higher would be
ridiculous? Yet the devotee OF the new system
must not lead fourth b st when honor is turned
if he does not wish his partner to shoot trump.
There may be cases, too where an honor is turned,
and the leader has five, four three two in mis-
long suit He must then choose the 'bottom OF
nothing in order to MAKE the call.
We do not BE- ieve that the system proposed by
Mr.. Work deserves trial. We surpri sed that
so great PLAYER and analyst should advocate such
a change from the old order of things with no
greater object in view than a trump lead through
the turned honor. Catch the honor may be a
pretty game but the whist-players of America will
not readily all ow it TO supplant the game Of whist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

streamers of white ribbons and smilax, and
every nook and corner of the halls and library
were flied with palms and white chrysan the
NUNS. An orchestra furnished delightful
dance music during the entire evening ana
DAINTY refreshments were served.
Miss Emily Plumb was the recipient OF de-
iightful birthday party recently at the resi-
aence OF her parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. L. W
fiumD, Zo9 Minna street. The nome was pref
lily decorated in green and white under the
supervision of Corporal Swinetord. Games,
singing, reci;ations, dancing and an elaborate
supper were among the many pleasant lea
lures of the evening
Among the invited guests were: MISS Emily
Plumb, Miss Mamie Coleman Miss Belle Nc
Gaun, Miss Tessie Schenk, Miss Josie Kegan,
Miss Mamie Garrigan, Miss Kate Garrlgan.
Miss Mamie Corsey Miss Maggie Brennan,
Miss Lulu Kane, Miss Mamie Corcoran, MISS
Mae Swift, Miss Maud Swift Miss julia Nc
Grath, Miss Maggie Griffiths, Miss Mabie Grti-
hths, Miss Aggie Casey, Miss Ray Pollock, MISS
Irene Lutgens, Miss Eva Bryant, Miss Annie
Connolly, ana Messrs. Hugh McCaDe, George
Burke, Calvin Swineford, Henry Ihomas,
Frank Mcleod, William Pratt john Nc
Latcher. Charles Schenk, John Donovan, Rob-
ert Lee, John Kennedy, Frank Houston,
Thomas McFadden. Dan Regain, George Hale,
Harry Albrecht Harry Bryant, John ROCKIES,
John Laveile and Samuel Roger.
novel and unique sheet and pilloWcase
party Was given by the ladies OF the Strath-
more on Saturday evening, the 18th, IN one
OF the spacious apartments which was beaut1-
fully decorated with japanese lanterns, ferns
and flags.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

thorpe Mrs. Louis Rufus, Mrs. George Horne,
Miss May Horne; Messrs. Leonard Swartz
Lawrence Foster, Paul Walsh, Greg Walsh, A.
T. Dobson. H. ]. Wicker, r. Whitefeld, A.
Lutgen, L. E. Woodthorpe of the Nat Goodwin
Company, ]. w. Woodthorpe, Gus Fleissner,
E. ]. Bowes, o. Marston, Justin Gates J. Mat
thews, A. L. Sayles, R Gordon, A. Badlam
Charles Kinsman, DR.. William berry, William
Ballinger, Judge de Haven, Edwin Feisel.
Last Friday evening at the beautiful home
OF Captain Korts at Ingleside most enjoy
able euchre party was given by the ladies of
California Auxiliary Commandery No. /, K. T.
The drawing-rooms were beautifully decor
ated with festoons of roses and evergreens
The first prize was won by Mrs. Young and J.
F. Logan. After the game sumptuous repast
was served in the spacious dining-hal and
many toasts were given complimentary to the
host and hostess.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
Captain Korts, Mr.. and Mrs. Young, Mr. and
Mrs. Hoetier. Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Logan, Mr.
and Mrs. Prior, Mr. and Mrs William
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Moorehouse, Mr.
and Mrs. Batkin, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jones'
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes. Mr.. and Mrs. Dorm Mr.
Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. Horn Mr.. and Mrs c.
+. Hammond, Mr.. and Mrs Mcdonald, Mr. and
Mrs. Rhamadoro, Mrs. Umbsen Miss Sus lie
Logan, Miss Belle McLea, Miss Mabel Korts,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Haas. Miss Winters, Mr.
Iredale, W. Young, Mr.. Morrow C. H. Prior,
Mr.. Barnes, Miss NJ. Haas, DR.. Chesley, Dr.
Beverly Cole.
Mr.. AMI Mrs J. w. Burnham gave dinner
ct their Clinton-avenue residence, Ala media,
Thanksgiving evening, to a limitel number OIL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
Petaluma Calls; Our Whist Ed
81

Thursday last our whist editor spent the day
in Petaluma in answer to an invitation from
the ladies of the Afternoon Whist Club of that
beautiful city to give them a little whist talk.
The subject selected was, ''Whist Not Found
in the Textbooks" This is the first time this
subject has been chosen for whist talk in
this country; it is one that is inexhauslbe
Every whist-player OF the fist rank knows
that whist from scientific standpoint, only
begins where books leave off. Those in this
city who are interested in whist and care to
hear these whist talks, which are given Free
should visit the whist parlors of the Trist Du-
picate Whist Club in the Berkshire any
Wednesday afternoon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
The Oakland Whist Club.

The Oakland club is not at all discouraged
over the result of the late contests for the
Rideout and Payot trophies, as they have
issued other challenges for other matches in
the near future.
The play of ladies against gentlemen at the
Oakland whist rooms Monday evening brought
out the largest attendance of the seas on,
twelve tables, and while the gentlemen were
successful by few tricks u the final summing
up of the scores, the result was in doubt all the
evening.
A team of four ladies from the San Francisco
Club visited the Oakland Club rooms Wednes-
day afternoon, November 25, playing against
a similar team of Oakland ladies, the latter
winning the match of twenty-four deals by
two tricks. A return game was played Thurs
day afternoon, December 3, in the San Fran
cisco Club rooms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

time being. The advice we want to give every
one is to get ready for the battle. How can we
do it? The answer is simple
STUDY ALL KNOWN SYSTEMS
T. E. Otis, director of the American
Whist League and whist editor of the Newark
News of Newark N. j., brilliant writer on
the game, one who is always cracking a nut
that has lot of good, rich meat in it, says:
1t is good to study and practice all systems
leads and plays, to be able recognize at all
times the style of game the opponents are play
ing: but ABOVE all be sure you know the game
your partner desires to play and that he knows
yours. Never play misleading card. Have each
one that is laid the table express exactly what
it is intended to convey. Al al times make it
easy for partner.
The writer has examined and played over many
recorded hands of actual play, and finds as a
suit thai seldom never has the loss of game
resulted from the adoption use OF any parlicu-
lar system, and that the losses can almost always
be placed TO bad play, judgment used In lead
ing or returning the leai. Many of the gains are
made by the poor the opponents make of
their trumpS. Some are always leading them
from length in the vain hope OF finding partner
with long suit he make. The player who
makes the best of his trumps is the one who
reserves his strength and refrains from leading
them until he has a definite object to accom- psh.
More tricks gained or lost by the manner in
which one uses his trump strength than in any
other way.
Whist resembles chess to great extent because
of the variety of openings now in vogue and each
requires a different defense. There are many
chess-players of to-day who remember the
time while learning the game TO gain temporary
advantage over their opponents they would pore
over the literature on the subject, study up some
ancient or seldom used opening, and until the
same became familiar to those with whom thev
were playing they successful. The same is
being done In whist now.
1t Is not TO be wondered at that ali of the new
systems do find fol overs The very newness of
the one adopted makes victories. 1t is a rare
thing to find genuine whist student-one VINO
takes. weighs and analyses all plays to learn their
value and defense.
To be considered PLAYER of the first class means
a complete and perfect reading of the cards under
any style or system that may be used. II one
cannot draw correct inferences he cannot D ay
good whis. Ever card properly played carries
with it a true story. Too much stress can
not be laid on the Importance of bending every
ene gy toward better reading of the cards
Petaluma Calls; Our Whist Ed
itor Echoes"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

At 10 o'clock about twenty couples partici-
pated in the grand march, the dim lights of
the lanterns and white cos tunes presenting a
most weird and fantastic effect. At midnight
masks were removed and he guests repaired
TO the supper-room, where an elaborate sup
per awaited them Mrs. Fl. ]. Wicker Miss
Marion Chase, Mrs. r E. Whitehed, Mrs.
Bowes and Mrs. r. Gordon aud Miss Gertrude
Gates represented the committee. Mrs. A. +.
Dobson acted as floor mana err.
Among those present were: Mrs. George
Kedon, Miss Ethel Bowes. Miss Edith Booth,
Miss Mabel Johnston, the Misses Finley, Miss
Cavanaugh, Miss Regina~Weil, Mrs L. Dunlop.
Miss Kitty Mcmahon, Miss Estelle Mortimer OF
the Nat Goodwin Company, Mrs. j. w. Wood
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

friends in honor OF Mrs. Porter's return from
the Arctic.
I Mrs. Samuel Rainey entertained party OF
friends al q Thanksgiving dinner at Gllroy
Springs. Covers were laid for eighteen. Tne
Ia bles were beautifully decorated with chry-
santhemums and Jolly good time was had by
all After the dinner al l >asSe IN bled around
the large, open fireplace in Cd old New
England style and thanks were offered in
many speech and happy song. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Rainey, Mr. and Mrs.
George Roop, Chief a I'D Mrs. sullivan, Miss
Winnie Story, C. A. Mackenzie, William
Raiuey. J. Rudolph, Mr. Partee G. w. Roop.
Miss McTerney, Miss Palmer. Mrs. Matheson,
Z. II. Gibson.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
New Whist Club in Alameda.

E. W. Maslin, Henry Ward, c. w. Nelson. A.
C. Whyte, T. G. Stoddard L. A. Ranlett, L. B.
Morse, S. Stevenson, E. NJ. Smith, H. p Moreal,
P. V. Stone. ]. w. Harbourne, F. Woodruff, E.
Bruner, C. E. Elliott, j. ]. Tobin. w. D. Lyttle-
ton, D. O'Connell, NJ. Eyre, ]. T. Halton and
James A. Munroe are the nucleus of new
whist club just organized in Alameda. They
have secured rooms in the Pc terson block on
Park street II the secretary will kindly send
us list of their officers and dates of meetings
they will probably hear from other clubs in
the way of challenges, etc.
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the Horse Show

debutantes of the season. Mr.. Eppinger is a
son of H. Eppinger, the well-known grain
merchant aud prominent member of the
Concordia and Calliopean clubs. They will re-
ceive their friends this Sunday, Decem Der o.,
and the following Wednesday al 2204 Califor
mia street
The engagement is announced of Miss Sarah
R. Isaacs OF West Berkeley to Morris Marsh OF
this City.
The engagement is announced OF Miss Ag-
mes Smed berg and Max Resented. The date
OF wedding is n OF yet fixed
The engagement OF Miss Picnic Berg 10 Peter
P MeDonough is announced.