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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-10-21
CALLED,

Our old and honored friend, A. E.
Ball, of West Concord, Mum, called
upon US last week, with good reports
from his county. Friend B IL has ia
vored the readers of THE kEPRESEN-
TATIvE with many int resting contri-
buttons in the past, and we hope and
expect to hear from him again in the
very near future.
Our good and respected old friend.
A. Kruger. Of Lake City, Mimi, is so
full Of enthusiasm for the people S
cause that he came all the way from
that beautiful city to hear Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Kruger, did not forget to call on
The REPRESENTATIVE. We are al
ways glad to meet him; he is genial,
whole-souled representative of the
descendants Of that great Teutonic
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-10-21
FOR CONGRESS.

oil Georgia.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
III DAIRY.
THE BABCOCK MILK TESTER.

In practice it is found that the Bah
cock test must be expanded in applica
ton so as to cover five things: The
apparatus, the acid, the sample, the
manipulation, the operator. These
five things include everything pertain
ing to the test as a machine, the test as
an operation, and the tester. Iowa
leads her sister States in enactlng a
law r. requiring those who buy milk by
the test to make sure that the test bot.
ties are correctly elaborated and grad
uated. As the invention is not patented
anyone can make the apparatus, ard
the test bottles have been thrown upon
the market with no guarantee that
they are correct. Patrons have been
condemned for selling inferior milk
with no evidence against them bat the
test bottle and 10 guarantee that the
test bottle itself wGs correct.
The Iowa law makes it imperative
that each creameryman n all per
0 L testing m:lK for others shall pro
cure of the dairy commissioners q GER
titled test b ,UUle and the dairy CCmTls
sioner Is required to furnish one bottle
certified 10 De correct, at cost price. IL
case of controversy, the one who makes
the test has the burden Of proof. H
must prove his test to be correct, anu
cannot secure conviction otherwise
This is right. Before this it a a one
sided affair. Ooe party did all the
testing; the other was helpless unless
he could pr )ve fraud. Now the person
making the charge must support it
with evidence and If his evidence is The
milk test he must subs.anCiate the &C
curacy of his test.-FaTm and Home,
Springfield, Mass.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
A GOOD AGAINST POOR cow.

In an animal that handles we'll
there is a p, culiar soft, loose, ~velvety
touch, that Is quickly learned by expe
rience, and without which no animal
can be really thrifty. If, with all
these good qualities, you get a CO \
that is Dung, healthy, with q soft,
silky coat of hair. and one with a gen
tie, placid temper, you may be assured
that you have made the first step on
the road to success, event if she has cost
you a little more than your neighbor
has paid for an indifferent COW. Tx
ing the common cattle of the country
as a basis, If GU pay $30for a COW tina
runs you $40 indebt Oy the end Of tn
year, and hat gives you a calf no bet
ter than she is herself, it is a poor spec
ulation But if, on the other hand. you
pay $50 for a COW that shows you $50
profit at the years end. as such a COW
should do, that is a pleasure to lock ar
and a satisfaction to own, ard that
gives you a calf still better than her
self, you have made the best and s2fesI
Investment in a farmers power. 10
putting money st interest, you woulu
think yourself very lucky [ O get s. d
year on SO. From Il c1wyoU should
get $50 a year on $50. ardnot only have
the COW herself IN good order, but a
valuable calf besides. And as You
spend no more time in milking ana
feeding the good COW than the poor
one, it is easy to see on which side your
bread is buUtered. If you buy a regis
tered Jersey COW, the first cost will be
more, but she will yield you even BET
ter interest on the money, while her
stock will be worth at least four times
the amount of that from unregistered
cattle.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
R PULLETS.

As March is the month when the
early pullets should be Matched, it is a
subject which may be discussed with
advantage. If pullets are Matched too
early, they may mol5 in the fall, and
for that reason it is not the practice to
hatch them before March. This mott
ing in the fall, instead of beginning to
lay at that season, Is the exception ard
not the rule, bnt it is better not to
hatch earlier. Keep in view the fact,
also, that the large breeds require 8
longer time during which to grow than
the smaller breecs, and that only the
pullets OF the large breeds should be
hatChe early. They are intended to
come into service next fall. ana then
lay through the winter Light Brahmaa,
Cochins and Plymouth Rocks should
be hatch d In March; LaDgshans,
WyandOttes and MlnoIcas by April
10th, and Loghorns, Hamburgs and
other email breeds by May 1st. The
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
CRACKED CORN FOR FOWLS.

The use of cracked corn is more
largely employed among those who
breed the smaller of poultry, yet some
use it with all varieties. A better way
would be to buy smaller kernel corn
or plant a dwarf variety that would
avoid the necessity of cracking it at
the mill 10 doing so, Gays an exchange,
you get just what is wanted and avoid
the trouble of having to pay for a great
deal OF meal M d. in grinding the corn,
which is not eaten by the flock and
permitting it to lie in the feed bins long
brings the meal worm about and makes
the entire grain mus.y and unpleasant
10 handle.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
ITEMS OF

1t is said that veins of anthracite
coal of good quality have been discov-
cred in the Hot Springs section of
North Carolina.
A { {, 1000 gold nugget, weighing 81
pounds and v ounces, is reported
to have been found at Eldorado, Mont
gomery Go. Va.
Ariz ma will produce $40 900, 900 Of
gold this year, as against 81, 600, 600 last
year, according to the estimate Of the
Governor Of the territory.
Several rich copper veins are re,
ported to have been discovered in the
a ge between Baaverhead and Ruby
rivers, east of Dillon. Mont.
Colorado reduced its yield of silver
last year by 80. 500. 900. This looks
surprisingly ike a new ratio and GOLD
bug activity of the most if ctive kind.
A horse will pull with all his might,
but never with his name. Texas Sift
ings
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
YARD
HINTS.

Says a writer in the Journal of Agri
culture: Try putting white oak bark
in the drinking water for chickens. 1t
will prevent and cure cholera. If you
can't get that, try copperas water, an
ounce to a quart bottle full, kept
corked, and give a tablespoonful to
each gallon OF water two or three times
a week. Try a mixture of sulphur,
coal oil and lard, equal parts, for lice.
Grease the hen with this when taken
from the nest. Try black antimony
mixed in the feed for cholera. Try
Venetian red in drinking water as a
preventive.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
LIVE STOCK.
CARE OF PIGS.

One of our most intelligent breeders
writes that the young pigs require a
warm, dry pen, and should be attended
very closely during the first few h urs,
to see that all are sucked and that
none are chilled. Cut straw or chaf
makes the best bedding. and only a
limited quantity of it should be used at
first. Poles should be arranged around
the walls to prevent the Ii tie fellows
from being squeezed by the dam.
When a week old, they should be en-
couraged to take some exercise On fine
DAYS. This makes them stronger and
prevents them from becoming too fat
internally. Castration should be per
formed when the pigs are six or eight
days old. When six weeks Old, they
should be weaned, Switch is best done
by removing all a. one time and re
turning them after ~ hours and again
after 24 hours. This makes a gradual
change and Is much easier on the dam
The little fellows should average from
- W OO pOEAANS az gdAS oeIy ~ IL hiIC4
have been taught to a previous TO
weaving, they should continue TO grow
as though netting unusual had hap
pened. Milk and cat chops and roots
make tie best ration We have tried for
yourg pigs. II the Oat huj;s are re
moved by the sieve for the first few
days. they will eat the food up clean
The trough should always be cleaned
out before giving the next meal. We
fad il an advantage to feed the young
piss four times daily until they are at
least 10 weeks old after that age three
meals daily are sufficient. At 10 weeks
old they should average from 40 to 50
pounds, aud after that age, If properly
fed, should increase from one and one
half to two pounds daily. For winter
feeding we find hat about four times
the Quantity Of roots by weight mixed
with chopped grain gives us the best
results. The grain is chopped fine aud
soaked for u hours before being fed
Salt is added at the rate Of one ounce
for every n thousands Of live pork,
daily. When milk Is plentiful, we have
more rapid growth and the pigs keep
healthier and nor vigorous. In his
natural state the pig swallows consjd
cradle earth daily, and this should al
ways be provided for winter feeding
To have the best results the pen should
be cleaned regularly, a. the pigs rest
contented in a dry, clean pen, and are
always IN the move when the pens are
wet.-Faruers' Voice
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
S. G.. ~SATTERWHITE,

The Scottish Farmer says that har-
ness horses are so scarce in that coun
try that they must come to America to
have their needs supplied. Not finding
what they wish, they take back the
bes5 available, which is % their loss
aud ours. The French, also, are buy
ing their light cab horses here, which
they formerly obtained from Germany.
They contend that they can buy their
cheap horses cheaper than they can
raise them.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
AN ERROR IN HORSE BREEDING

1t is the opinion of the Homestead
that the depression which has existed
in horse breeding for the past three or
four years will presently disappear
With tue resumption of work, the light
OF experieLca Ii the past should be con
suited in order to avoid past mistakes
Ole of the serious mistakes was made
III the breeding Of draft horses by @
great many farmers, and care should
De taken to AVOID it in the future. the
mistake referred to was this: Many
farmers breed good SID, native mares
to good sires of one of the draft breeds.
The colts resulting from this mating
we're OF good quality, and for the time,
of good weisht; that is to say, they
were much better in size and weight
than we had been in the habit Of see
ing from ordinary breeding. Indeed
they were go much better that f. rmers
thought they were good enough for any
possible future demand. and tempted
by good prices they parted with the
colts, regardless of sex, relying upon
repeating the proct s that had produced
them by coupling a good size to the or
binary native dams. The demand
however, took an unexpected step in
advance, and required for the draft
horse market an animal two or three
hundred pounds heavier than the colts
which the far mer thought heavy
enough, and which by his sale of the
mare colts he had put out of his power
to surpass. If he had sold the geldings
only, as they became fit for market.
and retained the mare colts for breed
ing purposes, his power t produce a
heavier animal would have kept pace
with the demand of the market for a
heavier horse. AS it was, however.
he was unable to meet the demand for
increased size because he had parted
with the mare colts that might have
served as a breeding stock for animals
of Increased eize. Should there be, AS
it is hoped, a revival in the horse breed
ing interest, we think it may be &C
accepted as a fact that the market for
the draft horse is W. going to de
mand lighter weights, but rather
heavier ones. The lesson of the past
is that grade mare colts should b. kept
at home in spite OF the temptation v b On
good prices may furnish to part WITH
them, and thaJ they become the dame
Of the future generations which shall
IN point of siz9 keep up with the de
mand of the market for increased
weights, Western RnraI.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17

7IAR buys New PIANO. ORGANS. e46. Cata.
1T ~ logue tree. DANIEL h. BEATTY. Wash
IN, M.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17

small breeds sometimes begin to lay
when only five months old, and it is
not always desirable for them to do SO,
as it is at the expense of vigor. The
pullet that does not begin to lay until
November, and then starts at work,
will probably lay during the whole
winter and Fireside.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17

Mack: Can you get me a lock Of
your sisters hair, Johnnie9" Johnnie:
mo, but can tell you where she gets
it'd Bits.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17
w ar in Kansas.

Goldbugs are trying to destroy reform in its
- hiF r, 2 lace phe battle 6as begun Read bout
1t IN Kansas P"puI1st. Red hot Big picture of
vaIe, Kansas, is the address.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-03-17

PASSENGERS LEAVING RALEIGH AT2H
am. make close connection al Greens
bOrO for all points North and south:
also for all Western North Carolina
points, arrivt1 g in AsLeville 1852 ?.
M, and Charlotte l14O a. m. Double
daily trains between Raleigh, Char.
lOtte and Atlanta
No. IL, leaving Greensboro at 1883 a. H.. az.
irving at Raleigh at 1908 a. m. carries a sleeping
car. No. 35, leaving Raleigh at 4: 3 p. m., also
carries a stepping car. All trains Leaving RAJ.
7igh for Greensboro Col Eect there with fast
IN Ough trains Tor the Norm and South, in
Guiding two limited vestibults each way.
Through tickets on sale at principal stations
70 all points For rates or Information, apply
20 any agent of the { Ompany, or TO
J. S. B. THOMPSON, Supt. First Division, Dan,
Vile. Va.
W. B.. RYDER, Supt. Second Division, Char
lOtte, n c..
". Il. GREEN, W. A. TURK.
Gen1 superintendent, GenI Pass. Ar,
Washington II. 4. washington. y. C..
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
II Is COMpI.ErE

Bay City, Mich, August 27.-It was
after O'Clock this morning when the
fusion convention completed its labors.
The ticket was completed by the election
OF David h. Haskins, Democrat, of Hills
dale, for superintendent of public instruc-
ton; Martin Lonnecker, Populist, of Jack
son, for commissioner of land office, and
Franklin ;. Dewey, Democrat, of Alpe-
ma, for member of the State board of edu-
cation. The office of secretary of State
was left blank in the hope that the Pro
hlbitionists would name candidate for
that office and withdraw the balance of
their ticket The Democrats have eleven
and the Populists three electors.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
OUT IN NEBRASKA.

The Prohibitionists Meet in Conven-
ton and Nominate State Ticket.
Lincoln, Neb, August 21.-The thir-
teenth Nebraska State Prohibition con-
vention uevering followers) convened at
Lincoln yesterday. There was an at
tendance of over 100, making rather
better showing than the Bentley WING
which recently assembled in State conven-
tion under the name of the National
party.
j. L. Roberts was chairman. The COM
mittee on resolutions recommended that
the convention reafiirm the national plat,
form OF the Prohibition party as the plat
form of the Nebraska Prohibitionists.
The ticket lis: Governor, John Dale;
lieutenant governor, l.. o. Jones; score
tary of State, Albert Fitch; auditor, C.
Z Croswell; treasurer, S. T. Davies; at
torney general, d. NJ Strong; State
superintendent, w. E. A. Whitman:
land commissioner, John Z. Hopper.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
THE DOGS Of WAR TURNED LOOSE

their presence would undoubtedly have
caused trouble with the slave leaders and
their adherents, sent detachments of
marines, blue jackets and local Zanbaris
to occupy all the roads and avenues of
escape, thus hemming in the enemy
pretty effectually, although many escap-
ed to the mainland and ,neighboring
islands in dhows.
Shortly after 10 o'clo ok, in response to
another signal from the flagship St.
George, reinforcements of marines and
sailors were sent ashore from the British
ships, and the work of capturing the in
surgents collecting the dead and attend
ing to the wounded was commenced.
No casualties are reported among the
British ashore, and though all business
naturally is at a standstill, order was
restored before nightfall and the foreign
residents were able to return to their
residences ashore.
The dead were buried this afternoon.
and for the present the island will be adj
ministered over by Admiral Rawson.
pending the receipt of further instruc-
tons
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
JERSEY REPUBLICANS.

Trenton, n. j., August 27.-The Re-
publican State convention to nominate
PRESIDENTIAL electors was called to order
at IL o'clock by Franklin Murphy, chair
man CT the Republican State committee.
Governor Griggs was chosen temporary
chairman OF the convention, and made a
lengthy address, which was enthusiastic
cally received The platform adopted en-
dorses and approves in it's entirety the
platform adopted at the national conyen-
ton at St Louis, and especially de-
clares adherence to the principles of
protection TO American industry, and
the preservation of the integrity of our
currency. We believe that the debase-
ment of the currency of our country by
the free coinage of silver at the ratio of
10 TO would bring irreparable injury to
every class of our citizens
Elec 'ors were chosen and it adjourned
sine die
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
A 100000 FIRE.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich, August 81
This city to-day experienced the worst fire
since August 8, 1886, when whole bust
ness portion of the town was nearly
burned out. To-day's fire started in
North Water street and before it could be
gotten under subsection over $500, DOC
worth of property was destroyed. Among
the burned buildings are the 500 National
Bank block, which cost 500, O0O the
Prenzlauer building, Chippewa House,
Cleveland House, Metzger block, Perry
Hotef,@ postoffice and United States Gus.
toms Office, telephone exchange and a
number of wooden structures. The loss
Is about half covered by insurance
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
POwDERLY sPoUTs A LITTLE

Scranton, Pa.,- August 27.-Terrence
V. Powderly, formerly master workman
of the knights of Labor, in an interview
to-day announced his intention to support
Major Mckinley He explained that Nc
kinley has devoted his whole life to the
people and that not breath of scandal
has scorched his career. He had called
Mr.. Hanna an industrial cannabal'' but
II am not only in favor of Mr. Bryan's
election, but l am unequivocally in favor
of the election of McKinley,n said Mr..
Powderly. ~ do not doubt Mr.. Bryan's
ability or sincerity, but his experience
and his surroundings are such as to cause
the elector to ponder long and carefully
over the probable result of entrustine
the business management of this indus
trial national workshop in his care.'
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
msS SCORED BY ALTGELD
He Brands Forman's Letter as Malicious,
False and Slanderous Trash.

AiS LII Il OiiIlttu lLct UcT MallclOuS,
False and Slanderous Trash.
Springfield, ILL.,, August Ex-Governor
Altgeld o-night gave out an open letter
addressed to eX-Congressman Forman, in
reply to the recent letter from ex Con-
gresham Forman to him, making
charges against his integrity.
The governor states that MIR. Forman
emerged from the brush while he was
away from home and made insinuations
against him and attacked two dead men.
He says he makes it rule to not notice
personal attacks upon himself, as the
calpmniators in time ARE buried in their
own slime. He terms the letter of Mr..
Forman as being made up of malicious,
false and slanderous trash, which has
been repeatedly published and branded as
false, and does not call for any further
notice.
He brands every allegation Forman
makes as false and malicious, and states
that Forman knew he was stating false
hoods when he wrote the denunciatory
letter. The governor states that Forman
wanted the position of commissioner of
the Southern peniteptiary, Mr.. Brown
ing, of Duquin, applying for Forman,
which was refused on account CT the gov
ernor not having confidence in Forman.
This made Forman angry and called
forth the letter.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
IAN ORGANIZED BAND OF ROBBERS|

law stepped in and bagged the robbers
before hand.
A still more daring robbery was that
of w. w. Workman's store, when they
expected TO get in their work as safe
blowers. They were going to blow open
the iron safe when they thought an op-
perfume time came, and it is stated that
the drills and everything had been pre-
pared for the work When questioned
as to how they expected to gain an en-
trance to the store, young Jamison said
that Steinbrecher had in his possession q
set OF steel bits and a pair of rippers,
with the use of which he could gam an
entrance to any door, and that they
asked no odds of any safety door lock in
the city.
To show to what an extremity the
leader would go, it is alleged by Jamison
that Steinbrecher proposed tC him that
they follow a colored woman named Mar
tina Page, who was known to them to
have SIS and a pair of slippess, out on a
mountain road away from the city, and
Jamison should shoot the woman down
and they would bury her on the noun
tain side, divide the booty and the boy
could take the slippers to his stepmother.
This was several months ago. A number
of petty Tobberies and raiding of hen
roosts were enumt rated by the boy sew
eral of which have already been confirm
ed by the police The above stories are
only a few of those to which the bows
have confessed; but such school of
crime, right in the heart of n community
like Roanoke, reads more like the feats
of dime novel heroes than stern facts
among enlightened Christian people.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
FORCED A FAuURE.

Chicago, August 27.-The Elgin Sew
ing Machine and Bicycle Company has
made an assignment in favor of Dewitt
Campbell. Assets are estimated at $780,
600 and liabilities at S100,000 The con
Germ up to a week ago employed 300
hands. The failure is attributed to the
action of the employees, to whom the
company, it is said, is indebted to the ex-
tent of $4,000. The employees threatened
attachment proceedings, and the assign
ment was forced by this, so the officers
say.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
FAIR DIVISION

Springfield, Ohio, August 27.-The
fopullst State convention to-day named
for supreme judge E. D. Stark, of Cleve,
land, and for food commissioner, Il. J.
Creager, of Springfield. The Democratic
nominee for food commissioner recently
died. Another vacancy was created by
the Democratic nominee for the supreme
Judge withdrawing. The Populists take
these two places on the fusion State
ticket, and get five of the twenty three
electors
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-28
PoPULIsT COMMITTEE MEETING.

Lynchburg, August ga meeting of
the executive com mittee of the Populists
of thisssdistrict convened here to-day and
held harmonious conference. No def
mite action was taken relative to a Con-
gressional candidate of the party, and no
future action that will endanger the
cause of financial reform will be taken.
After the meeting of the State executive
committee, which convenes in Richmond
on the 9th of September, an address will
be issued embodying suggestions as to
the Interests of the cause they serve, I'M
less eXigencies should rise creating the
necessity for district convention. The
friends of financial reform may count
the Populists of this district among their
most faithful allies.