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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
ABOUT MAD DOGS AND DOG
LAWS.

Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
l write TO give you a few thoughts
in regard to mad dogs.
Ga the third night of February,
about eleven o'clock, I was aroused by
hearing & stray dog barking about my
lot, and als0 my COW was believing IS
thought something was killing her.
On getting up and going out, I found,
as I had supposed, that it was a mad
dog. l shot him, but failed to kill
him. My cow broke out of the lot and
went to the lot Of one Of my neigh.
bors and remained the balance Of the
night, afGer which the dog went to this
same mans house, Mr.. Icanna POOLS,
and bit one Of his pigs, which vas of
very fine stock. In about fourteen
days the pig was taken with hydro
phobia and had to be killed, aid in
about twenty days my cow went mad
and we had her to kill.
Now l wish to tell the readers of The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER what I think
ought TO be done. If our next legisla-
ture does not take some steps in regard
to a dog law, it will soOn be 50 in this
country that the people can't have any
stock at all unless they keep them shut
up in a house.
l tell you what l am in favor of. I
want a law passed compelling every
man that owns a dog and does not
keep him confined III his yard to pay a
fine of $25; and also a law giving every
man the privilege of killing every dog
be finds outside of his masters yard,
without g BLOCK or a master. If some
thing of this sort is not done, we can't
live In this country ia few more y ears.
You know that almost every negro has
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17

from one to four dogs. Whether he
he has a hog or not, he is surely going
to have a dog. 1 do not object to any
person owning a dog if he will keep
him in his yard where he belongs; but
if he does not I am in favor of the
above law. 1t is getting 80 that a per
son can hardly get an egg unless he is
there when it is laid and gets it before
it gets cold.
Nov, Mr.. E litor, l would like to say,
that if anyone who expects the nomi,
! nation as a candidate for the next leg
ielature sees this article in your paper,
l hope they will give this matter due
consideration, and if they should see
fit to make the above suggestion a law
they would, thereby, confer al ever
lasting blessing not only on this com
munity but upon the State at large,
and make for themselves a place in the
hearts 0f the people that would last
for all time. l hope, therefore, they
will give this matter, which means so
IluCu W u.s. LuCAA GAOLOhSu SOASLAGE6-
ton and use their best Efforts to make
it a law.
If anybody a suggest a better plan
to rid this county of sc many worth
less dogs, let him speak. / am for a y
measure that will compel owners to
keep their dogs on their OWL premises.
Some try to argue that the le9isla-
ture can't pass a dog law. This is all
nonsense. 1t passed a stock law, a
bird law, az o'possom law. Now, in
the name of good, sound common
sense, why can't it pass a dog lava l
know tn 1t it has been agitated again
and again in more than n session of
the legislature, but owing, no doubt. to
political effect, nothing of any IN
qlence has been done. Our legisla-
tora, perhaps, had some good old friends
whose feeling they regarded Of more
Importance than the good of the peo-
pie generally; therefore, they passed
it by as lightly as possible.
Now, Mr.. Editor, l hope to hear
from others through the columns Of
your paper in regard to this matter.
Wishing The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
a grand su Gees. I remain in favor of a
dog law. Yours as ever,
M. T. WILDER
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
DAVIDSON COUNTY MEETING
M. 7. WILDEF

Correspondence of the Progress sive Farmer.
Our County Alliance meeting was
bel in the court house at Lexington
on the Pad Thursday Of January.
There was q good attendance and
undated interest manifested by all.
Two Subs that had been out for
nearly a year asked to be reinstated.
We are confidently looking for several
more at the April meeting. We are
not dead by a '~'j1gfull."
We intended sending all the money
on hand to the shoe factory, but a bill
came in unexpectedly that had to be
paid, and took all the cash we had.
Several earnest speeches we're m7de
urging individual action. l think we
may expect some more contributions.
We hope and earnestly wish for the
success of the enterprise, and must do
our share.
Our tobacco growers had a resolu
ton passed, asking that petitions be
circulated asking that tobacco he re-
lieved from revenue tax. The ar
gument was that leaf that would only
sell for one or two cents a pound could
be manufactured by the grower, and
he could get three or four times es
much more for it after manufactured
if the tax was abolished. l think they
are about right, for that kind of Leaf is
retailed, after manufactured, for %
cents a pound.
The only objection [ see to the mat
ter is that Cleveland & Co. might make
it a plea to issue another batch of gold
bonds.
Haven'G we good reason, and aren't
we proud of Marion Butler2 Is there
another mar in the State, or anywhere,
who could take his placer
The browning point is we know, and
everybody knows, he is right by the
criticisms of his speech. l have looked
in vain for any argument to prove his
assertions wrong-either logically or
impract;cably. All I have seen is a
little picayune personal abuse. To my
mind this kind of argument proves he
is right. We are right.
Brethren, I close by telling you to
fear not, for error il mortal and can
not live, and that truth is immortal
aud cannot die! A NJ HUNTER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that
COntain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Hairs Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by T. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces 81 thesysteTn. IN buying Halls
CataTrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and is made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. J. Cheney & 60. Testimonials free. {
4g Sold by DrEEEists, price 75o. per bottle.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17

Reports from ali over the State show
that each Sub. is doing its best to in
crease its membership aud with very
good success. In fact the m mberehip
is rapidly or the increase. The better
the Alliance becomes known the faett r
it will neutrality-suspicious. Alliance
Advocate.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
An Atlanta Enterprise Of Great Merit.

1t affords us pleasure to call especial at
tention to the advertisement of 1.-The
Mothers Friend appearing in this issue.
The Bradfie1d Regulator CO., of Atlanta,
Ga, have at great expense issued a most
attractive and meritorious book, which
they mail tree, containing information OF
ladies expecting to become mothers.
That the Mothers friend"is remedy
wonderful In it's effects, and relieves the
and robs the final hour of confinement of
its dread, pain and terror, is fully attested
by the experience of happy mothers all
over this continent.
A perusal of the book will convince any
lady, and the use of Mothers Friend''
cause her to become its enthusiastic
friend, blessing the hour when first she
heard of it and was induced to use it.
Send your name and address to The
Bradheld Regulator CO., Atlanta, Ga, and
receive in return, free, this excellent book,
ITO Expectant Mothers" containing in
formation of value to all ladies.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

as very wholesome tonic. 1t is on
the point of extinction in the colony,
and large price is now paid for its
roots.
! When called in, the doctor receives
a fee known as "ulugxa, varying
from 3 shillings to half guinea,
according to his standing. Should
a cure result further fee is claima-
BILE, but failure to cure is unreward-
ed by payment beyond the call fee
Every doctor has to take out IL
cense to practice from the magis-
trate or administrator of native law
in the district, which must be favora-
bly, indorsed by the chief OF his or
her-for lady doctors have existed
from time immemorial among the
Kaffirs-kraal For this license a
payment of G3 is made, and the hold
or is Immediately removed from the
list of practicing physicians If so
rash as to sell or profess to possess
love philters or charms to soothe
the savage breast. And in the code
of native law male and female di-
viners and other quacks, such as
rain or lightning doctors, are eX-
pressly forbidden to practice the
black art. Though practically ex-
tinct in the colony, the profession of
dream doctor was in full swing In
Zululand prior to the dethronement
of Cetewayo, and they pretended to
detect and smell out any one
guilty of malpractice-a conven-
lent method of doing away with
awkward relatives and opponents.
Chaka himself assumed the office
of dream doctor, and in pursuit
of his profession CD on one oc-
casion brutality murdered no fewer
than 400 women for mere lust of
blood. His last words were in keep
inc with his assumed role of a di-
viner, for, as he expired at the hands
of Dingaan's assegais, he exclaimed,
"You think you will rule this coun-
try when I am gone, but see the
white man coming, and he will be
your master. Pail Mall Gazette.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
TESTIMONIALS.
From Citizens Of Pennsylvania who
Have Been Cured by Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

Mr. w. w. Spilen, drug clerk, with j
w Mcconnell, Parmassus, Pa, says:
Il was out all one night last winter and
contracted a severe cold. | wasso hoarse
for week / could hardly speak. Know
ing how we'll customers of our store
spoke of Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
! concluded to try it, One-half of a bot
tie cured me entirely"
S, D. Newhart, Saylorsburg, Pa says;
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is an ex-
cellent medicine. | have used it for
coughs and colds with fine effect. / have
sold it at my store for over two years,
and my customers have all beeu pleased
with it.
J. A. VanValzah, Hughesville, Pa,
says: Chamberlain Cough Remedy
has proven so valuable that | do not
hesitate to recommend it to any one. !"
Dr. F. Winger, EEhrata, Pa, says:
Mr.. j. D. Kline, cigarmaker of this
place, reports a complete cure of his
cough with so cent bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy after he had tried
others which had failed" For sale at
25 and 80 cents per bottle by Kreuger,
the druggist.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

various schedules Of the bill will
begin Monday.
About one-half of congress spent
their Christmas day IN Washing.
ton, but most Of them will take
advantage of the recess to do lit
tie visiting st their homes or else
where.
Senator Hale, who viii lead the
fight that is to be made in the sem
ate on the resolution recognizing
the independence of Cuba, says:
81 was sorry to see that Ihad been
quoted as saying in a boastful man.
ner that we should be able to de-
feat the resolution on a vote. |
would not want to claim that re-
suit at the present time, but hope
for it in the end. Indeed, | am re-
ceiving assurances from influential
senators every day of sympathy
with the movement in opposition
to the resolution, and | believe the
sentiment in the country is rapid
~ veering that way. Of course
there are meetings and resolutions
on the other side, but one can
gather men together in advocacy
of any cause and get signatures to
almost any kind of petition. My
contention is that the business
men and thinking men Of the coun-
try are opposed to any step that is
liable to plunge the country into
war. In my own state, for in
stance, there is only one prominent
newspaper which advocates the
resolution.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
Mortgage Foreclosure
Sale.

Default having been made in the pay
ment OF the sum of ten thousand NV
which is now due upon GER
tain mortgage, duly executed and
delivered by NJ. A. Brown and Cyrus
L. Brown her husband mort ga oorS to
the First Nation ii Bank Of Morris "a = cor r.
poration), mortgage, bearing date the
1st day of December, $685. and. with a
powero of sale therein contained, duly re,
corded in the office of the Register of
Deeds in and for the county of Stevens
and State of Minnesota, on the 9Th day of
March, 1895, at II O'Clock M, in Book w OF
MOrtga geS, on pa e 1OS.
Which said mortgage, together with the
debt secured thereby, was duly assigned
by said First National Bank of Norris,
mortga to the Travellers Insurance
Company of Hartford, Conn, by written
assignment, dated the 9th day of May,
1885, and recorded in the office of said Reg
lister of Deeds, on the 21St day of DeCern-
Der, 1895, at 10 O'Clock a. m, in Book of
said mort ga ge records, on page 32S;
And whereas, the said Travellers In
surance Company of Hartford, Connect
cut, the assignee, mortgage and holder
of said mortga ge, has duly elected and does
hereby elect to declare the whole princi-
pal sum of said mortgage due and payable
at the date of this notice, under the terms
and conditions of said mortgage, and the
power of sale therein contained; and
whereas, there is actually due and claim
ed to be due and payable at the date of
this notice the sum of ten thousand five
hundred twenty-five and $1,000 dollars, and
whereas the said powerof sale hasbecome
operative, and action or proceeding
having been instituted at law other
wise, to recover the debt secured by said
mortgage, or any part thereof.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given,
That by virtue of the power OF sale con-
tanned in said mortgage and pursuant to
the statute in such case made and pro-
vided, the said mort ga ge will be foreclosed
by a sale or the premises described in and
conveyed by said mortgage, viz: Lots
two (2), three (3) and five t3) of County
Subdivision of the north half Ia. 20 OF the
northeast quarter the "a OF section TWEEN
ty-four (24), township one hundred and
twenty-five Q25), range forty-two t42l and
the southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of section twenty-four CD, town
Ship one hundred and twenty-five (125) |
range forty-tavo (s2J, in Stevens county
and State of Minnesota, with the heredlta- |
mentS and appurtenanceS; which sale
will be made by the sheriff of said Stevens |
House, in the village of Morris, in said |
and state on the llth day of Feb
ruary, 1897, at 10 O'clock a. M, of that day, /
at public vendue, to the highest bidder |
for cash, to pay said debt of ten thousand |
five hundred twenty-five and o0-lO0 dollars
and interest and the taxes, it any, on said
premises, aud seventy-tive dollars attor-
ney's fees, as stipulated in and by said
mortgage in case of foreclosure, and the |
allowed by law; subject to
at any time within one year
from the day of sale, as provided by law.
Dated December 30, A. ID. 1896.
THE TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
of Hartford, Connecticut, Assignee OF
Mortgages
WIN. c. BICKNELL, Attorney for Assignee
of Mortgagee.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
THE kAFFIR DOCTOR.
Queer Methods and Remedies of Natal
Medicine Men.

Queer Methods and Remedies of Natal
Medicine Men.
In Natal native physicians are
divided into two classes-medicine
and herbalists. The former, known
to their fellows as izinyanga 20
kwe lapa, are especially proficient
N the healing art, while the latter,
rejoicing in the name of izinyanga
zemeti, effect their cures through
the medium of herbs with medicinal
properties, of which there are over
100 species in the colony known to
the natives. One of the most fire.
quent cases with $yhich native doc
tor has to deal is snake bite, and for
this there are at least a dozen herbal
antidotes, the chief of which is the
root Of the aster asper, small plant
somewhat like the daisy; with lilac
colored flowers. It has been used
with success by hunters on their
dogs when snake bitten, but the Sc
cret of the infallible remedy for the
deadliest snake bite is said to have
died with Cetewayo, who had a gray
powder which never failed to cure.
Herbs for cattle diseases are plenti-
full, but so far none of them has
stemmed the onslaughts of rinder-
pest. The 'isi-nwazi is a favorite
remedy for "redwater" in cattle,
and is also employed as an emetic.
The umbelebele is very valuable as
an eye salve, and to its milky sap
the late Sir Theophilus Shepstone
was indebted for the preservation Of
a valuable horse which had got.
some of the binding juice of the
euphorbia into his eye. The most
popular plant, however, is the
u-mondi. whose aromatic roots act
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
Tourist Car to California.

An upholstered Pullman Tourist
sleeping car is run cash week from
St. Paul to San Francisco via the
Northern Pacific .and Shasta route.
This car leaves St. Paul at 2:45 p. m.
every Wednesday, Little Falls the
following Monday morning. Rate
for douole berth from St. Paul, Min
neapolis and Little falls only $500.
For tickets and reservations write to
CHAs. D. STERLING, ticket agent n. P.
Ry. Co., Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

Do you know the quickest way to cure
a sprain or bruise, burn or scald? Such
Injuries are very common and can be
cured quickly if properly treated. Mr..
NJ. Amerman, of Forks p o., Columbia
County, P. A., says: vi have never
found anything to compare with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm for sprains, bruises
and burns. We have used it in our fam
lily for several years and feel that we
can not do without it, Pam Balm is
also a certain cure for sore throat, pain
in the side and chest, lame back, and is
famous for its cures of rheumatism. For
sale at 25 and 80 cents per bottle by
Kruger the druggist.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
Rocky Mountain Tea cures consti-
patton, sick headache and stomach
troubles. Hulburd & johnson.
Free Information.

Messrs. G. A. Snow & Co., of
Washington, D. c., lawyers and
agents fer procuring patents, will
send free to any address, pamphlets
with information about home and
foreign patents, caveats, copyrights
trade marks, arrangements, design
patents, abstracts of decisions, ETC., as
well as the cost of patents in the
United States and foreign countries.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
DID YOU EVER
resolution

Try Electric Bitter as remedy for your
troubles? If not, get bottle now and
get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the re-
lief and cure of all Female Complaints,
exerting wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs.
If you have loss of of appetite, constipa-
ton, headache, fainting spells or are
nervous, sleepless, excitabIe, melan-
choly ortr oucled with dizzy spells, cleo
itric Bittersis the medicine you need.
Health and strength are guaranteed by
its use. Large bottles only fifty cents at
Krueger's drng store. 3
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, letter. salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
LAND OFFICE AT ST. CLOUD, MINI.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of District Court for Stew
ems County, Mimi, at Morris, Mimi, on
Thursday, Dec. 3lst 1896, viz: Filing
Olson, homestead application No. 15443, for
the se14 SEX Section TO- Township 125,
Range II.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Nels E. Sol
seth, EriCk E. SOlseth, Jr., Syver Larson,
Gilbert FoSsum, all of Cyrus +. o.
THEo. BRUENER, Register.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
Tourist Car to California.

An upholstered Pullman Tourist car
is run every Wednesday by the
Northern Pacific. This car leaves
St. Paul 2:45 p M, Minneapolis 800,
reaching San Francisco the following
Monday morning. Double berths
only $500. For tickets and reserva-
tons write to G. D. Sterling, Ticket
Agent Mp. Ry. Co., Morris, Mimi,
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

THE BEST SALyE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblalns, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by
J. r. Kruger.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
pilesl pilesl Itching piles.

SYMPToMs-nI Moisture; intense itching
and singing; most at night; worse by
scratching. If allowed to continue tun1ors
form, which often bleed and ulcerate, be-
coming very sore. SWAYNE'S OINTMENT
stops the itching and bleeding, heals ul-
ceration, and in most cases removes the
turnors. At druggists, or by mail, for ID
cents Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

Cali at VIM. Wunsch's Harness
shop, Pacific ave, End door from E. j.
Jones Hardware store, for anything
in the line of Harnesses, Blankets,
Robes. etc,
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

Sayman's Vegetable Liniment will re-
duce Inflammation and swelling in ten
minutes. The only antidote for bites
and stings from poisonous insects, rabid
dogs and reptiles. Large bottle Soc.
For sale by druggists. 16
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

They are so little you hardly know you
are taking them. They cause no grip
ing, yet they act quickly and most thor
oughly Such are the famous little pills
known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Small in size, great in results. Hulburd
& Johnson.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

Scaly eruptions on the head, chapped
hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is at present the
article most used for piles, and it always
cures them. Hulburd s. Johnson.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

Soothing, and not irritating, strength
ening, and not weakening, small but
effective are the qualities Of De-
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. Hulburd & johnson.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

Mr.. T. f. O'Donnell, well-known
druggist of Parsons, F. A., in speaking
of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy says: Several times
in the last few years when suffering
with cramp or diarrhoea have made a
have made personal test of the value
of this remedy The effect in each in
stance was almost immediate relief,
For sale by Kruger, the druggist.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

WANTED - FAITHFUL MEN OR
Wv women to travel for responsible es-
tablished housed Minnesota. Salary $50
and expenses. Position permanent. Ref
erence. Enclose self-addreSsed stamped
envelope. The National Star Insurance
Bldg, Chicago. Is
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
See those elegant ladies' shirt waist
sets at HI. B. Lund's

| have one of the finest line of
watches in the Northwest and the
best movements made. Call and ex-
anime them. E. McAyeal
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
Ripans Tabules.

RlpanS IaDuIeS.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules cure flatulence.
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles.
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

A large line of the best and latest
cooking stoves at E. j.
Jones that will pay you to inspect
before making your purchases.
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
Wanted Idea $as sss : ss5Ss

Protect your ideas they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN wEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor-
neys, Washington, D. c., for their $500 prize offer
and list of two hundred inventions wanted
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30
WANTED FAITHFUL MEN on WON.

All druggists sell pr Miles Pair Fills.
All pain oanished by Or Miles Pain pills
Morris tribune., 1896-12-30

SPINAL Dr Miies SNa sf1e f Piaste rs