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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-29
"YANKEe DOODLE"
The National Lyric Was Com posed II
1888.

The National Lyric Was Com posed In
1888.
The origin Of yankee Doodle" h BY
no means so clear rs American anti.
quaries desire. The statement that the
air was composed by DR.. Thackburg in
1155, when the colonial troops united
with the British regulars near Albany,
preparatory to the attack on the French
forts Of Niagara and Frontenac, and
that 1t was produced in derlsion Of the
old-fashioned equipments Of the pro-
vincial soldiers as contmsted with the
neat and orderly appointments Of the
regulars, was published some years ago
In a musical magazine. printed in Bos.
ton. The account there given as to the
origin Of the song Is this:
During the attacks upon the French
outposts, In Ito. in America. says an
exchange. Gov. Shirley and Gen. John.
son led the force directed against the
enemy lying at Niagara and Frontenac.
In the early part Of June. while these
troops were stationed on the banks Of
the Hudson, near Albany. the descend.
ants Of the "filgrim Fathers fOcked
In from the Eastern provinces. Never
was seen such motley regiment 40
took up Its position on the left wing Of
the British army. Tie band played
music as nntiquated and outre as their
uniforms; officers and prlvates had
adopted regimentals. each man after his
own fashion; one wore n flowing wig.
while his ncighbor rejoiced In hair
cropped close to the head; this one had
a coat with wonderful long skirts, his
fellow marched without his upper gar.
mcnts; various rs the colors of the rain.
bow were the clothes worn by the gal.
liant band. It 20 happened that there
was certain DR.. Thackburg. musician
and surgeon. and one evening after
mess he produced tune. which he ear
nestly commended, MS n wellixnown
piece Of military music. to the officers Of
the militia. The Joke succeeded and
Yankee Doodle" was hailed by accla.
nation their own march," This nc.
count Is somewhere apocryphal. as
there Is 10 song: the tune In tho United
States IL n march. There are no words
TO II Of a national character. The only
words ever affixed to the air IN this
country Is the following doggerel:
Yankee Doodle came to town
Upon little pony;
lie stuck a feather In his hat
And called 1t AIacaroni.
1t has been asserted by English writ.
ers that the mir and words Of these lines
are as old as CrOmwcll's time. The
only alteration IL In making Yankee
Doodle Of what was Nankec Doodle.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-29
Charles md Mary Lamb,

A picture of Charles and Mary Lamb
has been placed In the National Por-
trait Gallery of London, with the fol.
lowing stupid inscription: 'The emf
nent wit and essayist. with his sister,
who suffered from periodical fits of In.
sanity, during one of which she killed
her mother. Lamb devoted most Of
his life to the care of his sister,"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-29

When 1t Is said that woman shows
evidence of having seen better days, Il
means that she knows cut glass when
pAe sees II, and can play the piano:
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-29

"Does the bicycle hurt your bust
ness?" Eyes. The junior partner and
the confidential buyer are both In the
hospital" And the man of affairs
sighed heavily.-DetrOit Tribune.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-29
nisarNiug Him.

nisarmiug Him.
"YOur mother never made worse
pie than this, did she, JOhn?"
"Well. II she did, my dear, the effect
Is nicely balanced, because she never
gave me 80 large piece."-Cleveland
Plaindealer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-29

Some people are SO anxious to get to
the front that they make themselves
ridiculous, and keep sliding to the rear.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-29

Every woman, when she leaves home
for few days, Is afraid that burglars
wiz break In and steal her preserves.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30
ANSWERED.

Mr.. Z. IUey S B a, Of N @. F. s. A:
DEAR SIR:-I regret to say that I am
unable to take stock in the shoe fac
tory, for Am satisfied that it is a move
in the right direction, and 1 hope soon
to be able to add q mite to the many
already there, and l want some infor-
ton along the line that I may be pre-
pared to talk intelligently to my friends
about the enterprise, and therefore in
crease our numbers of AlIiancemen in
our county.
Please write me a personal letter, or
write and have it published in
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER explaining
the following superstition:
Suppose that A. B. @. and D. all be.
long to the Alliance. As County
Alliance owns stock in the shoe factory,
his sub owns stock and he owns stock
individually. BIS county owns stock
and his sub owns stock, but he owns No
individual stock. C.'s county owns
stock, but his sub nor himself does not
own any. DIS county, his sub nor
himself does not own any.
Now they all make an order for
shoes. How much more benefit does
n receive than the other? What
benefit does a member receive more
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30

The continued reports from the
West and South of the discomfort and
dissatisfaction of the agriculturalists
and cotton planters with the never
ending decline in their products. and
the wide spread sentiment of Western
and Southern States for a bimetallic
monetary system, are facts which the
bankers, brokers and business men of
the East can no longer eff nd to ignore.
That he free coinage of both metals
W uld restore prosperity to all classes
the community is to day conceded bv
some of our ablest economists and
statesmen. Can our Eastern business
men continue to ignore the sentiments
of the West and South on financial
ouestions9-New York Daily financial
News.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30
IS WATSON ANOTHER SILVER
PLATED GOLDBUG?

The editor of the Charlotte Observer
sent the following dispatch to his paper
from Raleigh Thursday night, and it
was published as a double loaded edi
torial, which leads us to believe that
Watson is more than satisfactory to
the gold men:
1.-The nomination of Cyrus B Wat
son, of Forsyth, by the Democratic
State Convention last night, was made
in great wisdom. He is a Democrat of
Democrats, a clean man, a man of high
ability, spotless record and approved
fidelity and courage, we'll equipped
with all the weapons of political war
fare, fertile of resource, ready, bold,
tireless. He will traverse the State
from the mountains to the sea and rain
such blows upon the head Of Russell as
will make that worthy ours the day
he was born.
Mr.. Watson's speech of acceptance
was in a lofty strain. 1t was memor-
able for its grand dignity and it went
to the hearts Of the convention and as,
sured the delegates that they had made
no mistake in their choice of q stand,
ard bearer.
Three times three for Watson now
and for victory in November.
7 p Co
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30
County, s

Look at it Who ought to receive
most benefit2 Certainly the man who
has most interest in the enterprise.
All members Of the Alliance, whether
owning stock or not, will buy their
shoes at exactly the same price, if buy
ing in same way, that is, if by CO oper-
alton, they order a certain number of
pairs, they will get them at wholesale
rates, If you fail to CO operate with
your brethren at home and order a
single pair of shoes, you will be cha ged
the established retail price for that
shoe.
The member who takes the most
stock, or, in other words. who buys the
largest amount Of shoes, will of course
have have the largest share of accru
ing profits.
2. The benefits member receives will
depend entirely upon the amount of
stock he takes-the individual not a
member cannot take stock.
3 There r no off GERS except the
regular officers of the State Alliance.
Sac minutes for their salaries. 1t may
be necessary to increase clerical force,
out no additional Ulcers are necessary.
4 We do publish items occasion
ally IN THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER,
and also in Alliance Weekly
regarding the shoe factory, but bust
ness judgment and recent experience
teach that ell the plans ard purposes
OF any enterprise aspiring to success
shall not be laid before a prOmiecuous
public. Newspapers fall into the hands
of many who are not friendly to the
Alliance.
We are arranging now to send spe-
cial lecturers to many @ unity Alliances
at their July meetines. There is no
plain to the brethren not only members
will be increased, but subscription of
stock will be doubled and redOubled.
5. Certainly the sewing machine is
all right. The agency has handled
ab )ut l $50 of these machines and with
general satisfaction. See our prize Cffor
in this issue.
6 We cannot sell lumber in North
Carolina to crate sewing machines in
Cincinnati. With freight rates at 81 90
Ger hundred it would not pay to trans
port the lumber If it were given to
them.
We a very often be of service to
you in selling products. Place as much
business as you can in our hands and
see. Weare always ready to serve you
at any time and always.
T. IvEY. S B A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30
TRE BEST stats ALMENAC-75,,

GUARANTEED
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30

Not Sick, But the Platform Nauseated
the Maior-.N Not P.eased With the Con
gressional Nominee, But Thinks There
Will be a Chance for Victory.
B.-"Hellol Mr.. Editor.
R-"Hello! Major. 1 expected to
hear that you are sick since the Demo
cratic convention adjourned"
B-"No, 1 amt exactly sick, l got
purity hot an cum purity nigh meitln',
but I'm goin' ter pull through"
R.-"How did you like it9'
B.-"OhI sorter. The platform is
rite nauseatin' but l kin stand that
awI rite. l didn't like so much er bout
silver, but l guess its awl gold under
meath, plated owe with silver. The
pIatin' will wear off by November an
will be jist az much fer gold az ever.
R-"It seems that you got left II
the shuf15 for Congress-"
B.-"Yes, I didn't expect the nomi
nashun, though, fer my gold perclivi
ties didn't suit the silver cranks. My
choice fer Congress wuz Mr.. Graham
Haywood. He kin outrun any man IN
this district, an he can shake hands
ter perfeckehun. Id rather shake
hands with him a few times than ter
have prosperity in the country"
R-"So you think there is a chance
or two for victory ?"
B. "Chance! Why man alive you
only had ter look over that convent.
shun an see the number or ballot box
manipulaters ter see a chance. VIck
terry wuz stamped on the face or more
than half ov the delegates. Why they
kin steal 50, 600 votes any day in the
year"
R Eyes, but they will run up against
adecent election law this fall and steal
ing votes will be a hard job. They
can't vote men who have been dead for
years this time"
B.-"Shucks, I seed faces in that
convenshun frum Halifax, Wilson,
Robson an many other counties what
could jist stand fifty yards trum a ballot
box an git votes out ov it. They are
sharper than a New York pickpocket,
Why them fellows kin steal the shoes
off the hind feet ov a muleRn' the mule
would never know it. Gudebye."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30

AZ a State Almanac for correct o..
tronCmioal time, for official. agric~i
turaI, historical and statistical jrfor
nation, for domestic use in the famiIr
and a book Of reference for the mos.
important events and deaths Of 40,
sons that happened in the State II,
past year, Turner's n. Q. Almanac has
no rival. There is no other almanac ~
necessary Or valuable to the people q.
the State Price per copy, 10 cts nav
dozen, so cts. ; sent post paid. Address
JAS. Fl. ENNIS. Publisher.
Raleigh, Nc.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Deodorine-E. L Walker, Felicity,
Ohio.
Guilford College,. L. Hobbs, G Ill
ford College, N. Q.
University of N c. President Win
ston, Chapel Hill, N. @.
Always mention THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER when writing advertisers.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30

than one who is not a member? How
many oficers7 What are these salaries
and how paid9
1 think it would be very profitable
for you to write something about the
factory every month and have it pub
lished in the State organ with the re-
quest for papers friendly to the order
to copy. This would place the enter
prise before a large number of people
who otherwise know nothing about it.
I believe if 1 can make this matter
plain to our pleople I can double our
membership in our county in six
months.
The sewing machine you ordered for
Bro. W. A. Harwood for US has been
received, and as far as tested gives sat
isfaction. The workmanship is hand
some indeed.
Please make an effort to sell the
company car load of lumber for crAt
ing machines We have plenty OF tim
Der and can get it sawed on shares
We can have it dressed als3. Please
let me know what they will give pro
vided they will buy Of you We should
be able to sell products as well as
to buy our ne~cessaries.
Yours fraternallY,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-30
Y ours ~fraternally,

Jackdaw, S5anly Co., N. @.
We may not be able to answer Bro.
Caub,e satisfactorily, but do the best
we can. If he, or any one else, wishes
further Information, we will take pleas
ure in giving 1t, if in our power.
We thank the brother for the interest
he manitests, but kindly suggest to him
the propriety of taking some stock in
the shoe factory himself if he wishes
to make a successful canvasser. The
brother who helps now, helps to es'ab
lish and start the plant, is the party
who is doing most good.
In order to make them clear, let US
diagram Bro. Cauble'e suppO8itj0n8:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-06
Notice to Non-Resident .

Pierre Charagnet vs. American Savings and
 Loan Association.
 The State of Alabama, Jefferson County In Chancery, City Court of Birmingham.
 Whereas, on this, the 18th day of October, h1S96 an order of publication was made in the above stated cause as follows, to-wtt: Tn this cause 1t being made to appear to the judge of this court in term time by the affidavit of John J. Moore, solicitor for and agent for complainant, that the defendant, American Savings and Loan Association, Abody corporation, is non-resident of tho state of Alabama and has it's residence and domcile in the city of Minneapolis and state of Minnesota, and further, that in the belief of said affiant, the defendant is over the age of 2l years, 1t Is therefore or dered that publication be made In the Bir- mngham State Herald, a newspaper pub lished in the city of Birmingham, Ala. once a week for four consecutive weeks, requir- ing it. the said American Savings and Loan Association,aa a body corporate, to an- aswer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 16th day of November dS96, or after thirty days therefrom decree pro confesso may be taken against it."
 Now, therefore, pursuant to said order this publication is made. and the said American Savings and Loan Association, a body corporation, is required to answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 18th day of November, 1S96, or after thirty days therefrom decree pro confesso may be taken against 1t.
 This 12th day of October. 1S96.
 NATHAN l.. MILLER,
 1n-13-4t-tue Clerk and Repister.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-06
Chicago Change.

Chicago, Noy. 5.-Wheat backed down from it's recent lofty position today. IL was a day of liquidating, and yet, it is held that only very small portion of the long ing has sought a market It was due to buying against puts" that todays decline was finally checked. At the close prices showed Psc recovery, but the undertone was for the day, the loss being construed as evidence of foreign willingness to follow Americas lead. For many days short sell ing has been neglected industry and the from that source was in itself weakening factor, declines being more rapid than If stayed by such buying. December wheat opened from 75Ac to 754c, declined to 73Hc, closing at 741sc--2Ssc under yesterday. Cash wheat was weak and 21ac lower.
 The corn market eVineed no unWilllngness to join wheat on the descending scale. Any strength noted in this market was a gift from the finer grain. It was only reasona- ble that weakness should find ready &C., duiescence May corn opened from 2S1sc to 2S9sc, declined to 2Sc, closing at 2SAc1lsc under yesterday. Cash corn was half a cent lower for old, but steady, for new.
 The depression in wheat and corn exer- under yesterday Cash oats were steady with very little change in prices noted.
 Provsions-The fact of wheat, corn and state rendered speculative buying of pro, duct rather a hazardous experiment, and as result the demand was poor and prices easy. Trading was moderate. The Price Current figures on weather packing, 9,So0,- GOO for eight months, against S,195.0O0 for the corresponding period in 1895 were not eI- couraging to bulls. At the close January pjork was 10c lower January lard 129ac low CT and January ribs 7l2cQ10c lower.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-06
FOR SALE.

s15O-Lot 50x15O, with 2-room house and well, in Jonesville, one-half block of car line; come quick if you want this bargain. $350-Lot 5Ox150 with Broom cottage, in Jonesville; $50 cash, balance monthly. $3250 will buy good Broom house close in on Northside and renting for $35 per month. This Is fine investment for some one. 10,00O-Good s3-story pressed brick front store, with plate glass and iron columns; rents for S920
 We have small houses in Smithfield for sale on the ipstallment plan; also in West End, Woodlaye and East Lake.
 We have for sale improved and uninprov- ed property in all parts of the city, which we will be glad to show at any time.
 BAILEY. MCCONNELL X HOWARD.
 221 Twenty-first Street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-06


 'Age-Herald.
 It always affords a public journa. nleaslre to testify to merit where it is deserved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- aid ions with it's brethren of the press in testifving to the merit, skill and reliabil- ity of pr. o. T. Dozier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. pr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use- fulness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at 'sthe head of his profession" Daily News, Birmingham.)
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. Is a phy sician and surgeon or education. skill and experience, man Of culture and high literary attachments and gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. The News commends him most cordially to all those in leed of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There is probably not more highly educated physician in this section than pr. O. T. Dozier. He is'a specialist of many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession. and for unusual scientific attachments.
 (Masonic Guide.)
 pr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he Is known all over the south.
 Q4abor Advocate.)
 pr. Dozler bears the reputation of be- ing one of the most successful practition- CTS in the south A personal acquaint- ance with the prncipal warrants the La- bor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to it's every reader.
 fBessemer JournaI)
 pr. Dozier's reputation Is brilliant one. He is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in active practice and is strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the press.
 (The Southern Odd Fellow)
 We cannot add anything to the reputa- tfon pr. O. T. Dozier has already ac- oi,ired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home, Talladega.)
 The press of Birminghasn and all over Alabama speak in tho highest terms of Dr. Dozier as physician. surgeon and gentleman, and We have no baeltancy in recommending him to those~of our ra- irons who need his servteea
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-06

tAlabama Christian Advocate.)
 The Southern Medical Dlspensary is the leading institution of its kind in Bir- mingham and has been Instrumental in eIfecing the cure of many serious cases, and thus carrying healing and happin ess to many homes. pr. o. T. Dozier. head of the Southern Medical Dispensarv gives his entire time and personal super. vision to the work. and brings to bear . careful medical training in the best col legeS of the land and long and yalua- ble experience in the treatment of speciaI diseases. His professional standing is unimpeachable and his character as a gentleman and citizen Is above reDroa oh
 tWlnona, Miss, Times)
 Dr. Dozier Is 0 specialist of great repu tatIon and has been unusually successful in his practice. He never Undertakes a case unless reasonably sure of cure He IS high-toned gentleman and can be con- suited With the utmost confidence.
 (Atlanta Constitution)
 Dr. o. T. Dozier, the head of the South ern Medical Dispepsary of Birmingham. Ala, Is specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic. nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead- Ing position in the medical profession in that city
 Sunday Morning Star)
 Dr. Dozier's success has been simply marvellous and has elicited the most cn. LhdsAaSoS WSito Oi piddcc dilu BFaI1IllQd from the dispensary's many pntrons iron, all over the state.
 tSumter County Sum-
 Dr. Doziers reputation as n specia list has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south
 (Anniston Hot Blast)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are pr. Dozier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surroundInf states IS most gratifying pr. Dozief Is high-toned. polished. Christian gen. tleman and has many warm personal friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practiefng in Rome. Ga.
 People's Weekly Tribune.) As specialist pr. Dozier is unexceiied by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never falls to effect a cure. All Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such distinguished man as citizen.
 Dr. Dozier is a Georgian by birth, n high-toned, cultured Christian gentle man. strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Dr. Dozier & Co.,,
 P. o, Box 112 Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-06
GENERAL COTTON MARKETS.
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool Nov. 5.-12:3O D. m.-Cotton- Good business done; prices easier American speculation and export 1000; receipts 1s,O0O; American 7,7OO. Futures opened easy, de- mand moderate
 November, 25-64; November and Decem- Der, H-64d; December and January, 20-6id January and February, 4 19-64d 4 1S-64d, 4 l9-64d; February and March, 19-64d March and April, 19-64d, 1s-64d, 19-6id, 4 2O-64d; April and May. 2O-64d; May and June, H-64d; July and August, 4 22-64d. Futures quiet at the decline.
 ls:45 p; m..-American spot grades 1-16d lower; American midding fair 47sd; good middling 49sd; middlng 9-16d; low mid ding 15-S2d; good ordinary 11-32d ordin-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-06
Notice to Creditors.

c. F. Guyon Company, Limited, vs. Stewart
 & Eddy, body corporate, and others. In City Court of Birmingham-In Equity. To the Creditors of Stewart & Eddy, corr
 poration:
 Notice is hereby given to all creditors of Stewart & Eddy. corporation, that de- recurring all creditors of Stewart & Eddy to file their claims verified by affidavit with the clerk and register of this court on or ing so to do they will be forever barred from participating in the proceeds of said suit.
 Der, 1896. NATHAN l.; MILLER, ,I0-e-4t-tue Clerk and Register.