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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
LIGHTS IN BARNS.
Precautions to be Taken to Prevent
Ruinous Confs grations.

Precautions to be Taken to Prevent
Ruinous Confsgrations.
1t is time just now to take another
lesson, which Is in regard to the lights
used in barns, and especially in regard
to the smoking of pipes in the build
ings. The contents of the barn are of
the most Combustible character, and q
very small and invisible spark will
smolder for hours and break into
flames that by this lapse of time will
be unquenchable. Then the farmer,
apparently prosperous, but careless
and uninsured, may be reduced to
poverty in a few hours. 1t may be
thatthe act of smoking in the barn may
be held, and properly so, 80 we think,
such an act of carelessness of the most
reckless kind, that the insuring com
panies will refuse to make good the
losses, which will then have to be borne
by the thoughtless owner.
The use of lights, too, should be con-
sidered in this regard. The use of
kerosene is too risky for the farm
buildings, for the mere dropping of a
lantern may cause an explosion that
cannot be prevented from firing the
buildings. The old fashined oil, sperm
or lard, or even the common olive or
cotton seed oils, are safe in this re,
spect, and no others should be used
about the barns and stables. The lam
terms should be hung into a safe place
within a screen of wire gauze, with a
half-inch or an inch mesh, so that moth
ing may strike the swinging lantern;
the use of matches in the building
should be carefully avoided. The light
should be prepared in safe place in
the house, or in toolshed, where all
risk is avoided -Colman's Rlral World
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

No doubt but that some of our farm
ventures pay. That there is no great
profit upon the whole is because some
of the products do not pay. Just in the
same way one half the cattle in the
country eat up the profits from the
other half. A part of our science lies
in separating the one from the ether.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

The world moves Old methods have
passed away. We do not stop now to
count the grains we plant. We do not
plant in the moon any more. We are
not satisfied with full pail of milk, if
it contains but little butter. Two
blades of grass must now grow where
but one formerly grew. Improved ma
chinery and advanced methods now
hold sway over the agricultural world
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

behaviour directly either to soddiness
or sOdlessness. But if one contrasts
for moment the known effects of till
age and neglect upon the soil, he will
see at once that good judicious cultive-
tioa must give the best results in
orchards; and there is ample proof of
iE IN all annual crops, and even in most
fruits, particularly in grapes, berries,
breaches and plums. The latter plants
are always thought of as cultivatable
crops, yet they do not differ from apple
trees in any fundamental method of
living.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

The soil for buckwheat needs to be
only medium in fertility. Virgin wood
land is excellent for this grain. If the
soil is too rich the grain does not fill
well and the stalks take all the nutri
ment. The best time for sowing is about
the last of July, and a garden crop or
a crop of clover can be made on the
same ground earlier in the season.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

pound of copperas and one, quarter
pound of saltpeter. PulveriBe the last
two thoroughly, mix in bin or box
and keep it in an open trough where
the hogs can have free access to it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Z aoRrH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALILI-
So ANCN.

~ ANCE.
President - DR.. Cyrus Thompson,
Richlands, !. Z.
Vice President Graham, Ridge
way, N. @.
Secretary ry-Treasurer-W. 8. Barnes,
Hulsboro, n. O.
lecturer. 7. B. Hoover, Elm City,
~ isGteward-Dr. Gs V. N. seawell, Villa
Chapiain-Rev. P. H. Massey, Dur
n' Door, or,keeper-Geo. * T. Lane, Green's
Assistant Door keeper-Jas. E. Lyon,
Durham, N. @.
Sergeant-at- -Arms-A. D. K. Wallace,
RutherfordtOn, N. Q.
State Business Agent-T. Ivey, Ill Is
boro, n. Q.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W.
A. Graham, Machpelah, N. 9.
sxhCUTTvE OoMRITTEE OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
A.F. Hileman, concord, N. G.; N.
G. English, Trinity, n. O.; James M
MeWborne, Kins on, n. 9.
STATE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
John Brady, Gatesville, n. O.; DIR.
J,F. Harrell, Whiteville, N. O.; I. j..
Gambler, Acton, n. Q.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
rzR NATIONAL FARMERS ALLI-
ANCR AND INDUSTRIAL
y UNION.

President-J. T. Willetts, Topeka,
Vice-President-H. G. Snavely, Leb-
anon, Pa.
san, Columbia, 8. @.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
a. L. Loucks, Huron, 8. D.; Mann
Page, Brandon, Virginia; l. K. Dean,
Honeoye Falls, New York; H. @. Dem
ming. Secretary. Harrisburg, Pennsyl-
vania; Marion Butler, Raleigh, N. ..
JUDICIARY.
E. 4. Southworth, Denver, Colo.
3. W. Beck, Alabama.
II. D. Davie, Kentucky.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

Each of the GbOUe-nGnled papers are
gs0Wested to keep the list stG1Idtflg ON
ne first pGge aTad add others, prOUtded
GseI are daGtg elected. Any paper tGtI-
igso to advocate the OcGLa platform tIfLt
% dropped from the list promptly. Our
ssooLe can 71OTU gee TUbGt papers are
5fsblished in their interest.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

ssrth Carolina Reform Press Association.
Ohcers-J. L. Ramsey, PrestdeHt |;
saTi0n Butler, Vice President; ". 3.
8GFses, Secretary,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
The Popocrat Platform.

Down with the national government
Down with the supreme court!
Down with national banks!
Down with national credit!
Down with civil service!
Down with statesmen and states
manship!
Down with the wisdom of the
fathers and the traditions of the past.
Hurrah for estates rights!
Hurrah for reputation and dis
honest money!
Hurrah for free coinage of 1.-The
worlds silver at our expense!
Hurrah for panic, general bank
ruptcy and irreparable disaster!
Hurrah for plumber, for Ito the
victors belong the spoils"!
Hurrah for the degenerates and the
conspirators against stable govern
ment and established order!
N. B.-If you don't like the plat
form you may 60 to =!
P. S.-Cleveland be -!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
McKinlev Ancestry.

From the Belfast Qreland) Wing we
take this comment that will be Of
interest to the many Dicknsonians in
this county who will after reading it
feel that they have countryman in
the Republican nominee: Anent the
Presidential campaign in the United
States, a correspondent writes to the
London Chronicle:-"You say that
Mr.. Mckinley, the Republican candi-
date for the presidency Of tn United
States, is of Scottish origin think
you might come little nearer If you
said of Irish origin. As my mother
was a Mckinley, and as she had
uncles on both sides Of the house emf
grated to Pennsylvania and Ohio-for
reasons not unconnected with the
Irish Rebellion Of 179S-wbo kept up
communication with her family until
after the death of my grandmother at
the age Of lO7 in Coleraine, you might
not be far wrong il you sought the
immediate origin Of Mr.. Mckinley
about 9s years ago on the borders Of
the counties Antrim and Derry"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Those Railroad Decisions.

We do not usually find fault with
the papers that copy articles from the
columns of this great moral and re-
ligious illumination but there are some
strange things that deserve notice.
For instance in a commentator Of
Judge Martin the other day we took
pains to give a careful review Of his
railroad decisions. The Topeka Cap
ital reprints the article but omits
from the body Of it all reference to
the railroad cases. The reason for
this is hard to determine. Is it be-
cause the Capital is opposed to his
railroad decisions-or whyP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Farcial Examinations.

Ottawa county has had an expert
examination Of its treasury and finds
that it is short about $4,000, though
the examiners think that the fault is
rather in the bookkeeping than in the
intent. One Of the treasurers who
held Office under the going on Of this
shortage is dead. The treasury was
examined in the usual form every
three months during all the six years
that the shortage was accumulating,
which leads us to remark thai this
quarterly examination is Of lit
tie practical use and is only one
Of the ways in which the State fools
away its money. 1t costs each county
$24 year to have this form observed.
This makes an expense to the
people Of Kansas Of about $25O0 q
year. Yet there is not a case on re-
cord in which the examiners found
anything out Of the way. They are
not bookkeepers and do not take the
time to make the proper examina-
tons. Up in Ellsworth the ex-
aminers pronounced the treasury all
right only three days before the
treasurer fled, leaving a shortage OF
500, 900. 1t is one of the needless ex-
penses that should be done away
with. There are better ways to find
out if everything is all right. Like
paying the sheriff ~ for "opening
and closing the probate court" several
times year it ought to be saved to
the people for it does no good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

At least we shall have a clean cam
paign. Neither Mckinley nor Bryan
smokes, chews, drinks or swears and
their language is pure. Both are
clean men and their lives are free
from dishonor. Whichever is elected,
the dispatch boat which has been in
commission to take convivial presi-
dental parties down the Potomac will
retire from business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

The silver Republicans do not ap-
pear to be satisfied with the Bryan
nomination. Said Senator Dubois:
II am disguised; ! leave for Denver
to see Teller. | do not think Bryan
the man to catch our vote" Said
Senator Mantle: "This leaves the
people to choose between silver and
protection. Bryan is not the man to
catch the Republican silver votes. He
is not our man, do not care what
the papers say. The Colorado dele
CATION in this convention have not
done the wise thing"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
He Can't Stand It.

The Republican who expresses him
self in favor Of the free coinage of
silver is disguised when he finds the
company he gets in. He says honest
ly that he is in favor of larger use of
silver, and Immediately the old moss
back Democrats who used to declare
that slavery was a sacred institution
and call Abraham Lincoln an ape, fall
on his neck and tell him to come with
them. The party that has torn down
the flag, lowered the standard of labor
and reduced the wages of workingmen
invites him to its bosom and pats him
lovingly on the shoulder. The Popu-
lists who have declared for sub-treas-
uries, land loans, government railroads,
fiat money and all other crazy schemes
that feeble brains originate, open their
arms and insist on embracing the free
silver Republican As they draw him
to their hearts he thinks of LEVEL
ing, Pitcher, Jerry Simpson, of the
Dunsmofe house, of the defiance of
law, of the reign Of corruption and
debauchery during "the first Populist
administration on earth" and he
turns his face and hold his nose. He
is congratulated upon his "indepen-
dence" by men whose only principle
is "anythingto beat the Republicans"
He is urged to shout for silver by
men he knows believe in free printing
of paper. He is asked to follow the
leadership of fnanciers who are I'M
able to get a job except on the top of
dry goods box. He is treated to
denunclations at the country he was
taught to love, and is informed that
Grant, and Blaine, and Logan, whom
he considered patriots, were traitors
and damagogues. In order to cast
vote for fres silver he is urged to add
to his ballot free trade. In order to
rebuke the Republican party he must
put in power men who have increased
the national debt and sold bonds in
time Of peace. In short, the silver
Republican finds that his new friends
who coddle him and tickle his chin,
are the same fellows who have resist
ed every patriotic act, every wise
law, every loyal effort to advance the
country and uphold the flag for the
last twenty-five years. Hutchinson
News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Must Be Defeated.

New York Times Democratic);
The Chicago candidate fits the plat
form. He must at any cost and by
whatever means are most effective be
beaten. Better Mckinley, were his
tariff record hundred times worse
than it is, than the disgrace and dis
aster Of Bryan's election.
The Populist scheme announced at
Chicago is complete in its wickedness
as in its absurdity. There is in it
everything that the silver conspira-
tors and the Populist agitators have
worked for for years past.
DECEASED coinage, unlimited paper
currency, reputation Of public and
private debts, the threat Of a packed
Supreme court,spoliation ofproperty,
cheating Of labor, corruption Of the
civil service-these are the platform.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Can They Fool You Again!

II anything is true in this world II
is that people learn by experience
This applies to things political in .
greater degree than almost any other
kind Of conditions in which the people
at large are interested. The govern
ment Of the people is Of SO great I'M
portance that there is general feel
ing that there must be a strict homes
ty Of purpose both in the intent and
deed Of the party that is trusted with
the reins. Four years ago the DEM
ocratic party made specious promises
Of reform and Of certain things that it
would do II only given chance. Did
it carry out the things IL promisedF
Free trade was the cry with which
the Democracy carried the country
four years ago. Do you remember
the blessings which were promised If
the people would only vote for
changer Did they Gomez
Free silver is the new cry. And
with free silver is coupled the same
old cry for free trade.
Free trade alone has paralyzed bus
mess. Free silver and free trade to-
gether would plunge this country
into an abyss from which it would
take years to recover.
1t is impossible that the lessons Of
the last three yeers can be SO soon
forgot.
1t is impossible that promises, no
iairer than others made four years
ago, can be listened to this year when
the evils that resulted from the
change Of 1892 are still present before
us.
The good, saving, common sense Of
the country will not be appealed to in
vain in November.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Democracy's Choice.

The nomination Of the boy Orator
Of the Platte" for president Of the
nation In a time when it is admitted
that the best possible management Of
affairs is needed is characteristic Of
Democracy. That feeble and decrepit
organization is catching at the straws
Of cheering and shouting as emblems
Of the coming campaigns result.
The fact that 1t Is not in the crowded
coliseum but in the quiet polling
places that the battle Of votes is to be
fought out has apparently not en-
tered their minds. The 0ratory OF
Mr.. Bryan is no doubt Of very high
order, indeed II we may trust the re-
ports Of the papers bis speech at the
convention will rank with the great
est efforts Of campaign oratory that
have ever been heard in
this country. This speech NOM
mated him. 1t did more than all
the bands and rooters and buttons and
banners could do for the others who
went there with the same aspirations
that animated Mr.. Bryan when he
unfolded his silvery tongued speech.
But when the noise has died away.
when the bulletins are thing Of the
past and the people think Of the bust
ness side OF the election the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Bryan will not appear in
so bright colors. What this country
needs is not a precocious"boy orator"
but q man Of business who will lead
us out OF the darkness Of financial
trouble into which the Democracy has
taken us. 1t wants man who has
shown that he is big enough to handle
the affairs OF state and do it right.
The boy orator may be able to make
pretty speeches and it is great gift,
but that is no recommendation for
the responsible position Of a leader in
a business crisis The ingratitude Of
the slverites in turning down the
father OF the silver movement, the
man who has for years fought almost
alone to win the restoration OF the
white metal to Its old standard, Bland,
was as pitiful thing as ever occurred
in American politics. 1t was the re-
suit OF drunken impulse, the work
Of a crowd swayed by the magic Of
sweet sounding phrases and forget
ting the heeds Of the hour. This is
not the way to enter fight; it is not
the way that battles are won. The
eastern delegates were aware Of that
when they refused to vote either for
Bryan or for the making Of the nomi-
nation unanimous. Neither will they
vote for the"boy orator Of the Platte'
at the election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Bryan is ashamed Of his home peo-
pie and will go to New York City to
be notified Of his nomination.
Mckinley found Canton good enough
for MIN. Shame on the man who is
ashamed Of bis home and the folks
that have stood by him when he need
ed friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

The Democracy may find that it
was little rash in ignoring the only
man who has in more than third Of
a century led that party to victory.
Cleveland has made a pretty poor
president but it will be so long before
the party gets another candidate
elected that it ought to have made
the best of the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

The Pop convention committee has
a few words to the people Of this city
today on another page that it will be
well to heed. Abilene wants to do
the handsome thing in its entertain
ment of the visitors and it should be
quick to respond to the suggestions
of the committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

With Bryan for president, Altgeld
for secretary Of state, Coin Harvey for
secretary Of the treasury, Bland for
attorney general and Tillman for
chief advisor and private secretary
would not this be mighty good
country to move out Of in about two
waaksp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Bryan would do well to deny that
story that is being circulated that he
has been in the pay Of a silver syndi-
cate stirring up free silver sentiment
for the past few years. The fact that
silver-mine owner was quick 20
send him a check for $4,000 the day
OF his nomination shows who is to be
benefited by the movement in which
the boy orator is engaged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Mr.. Bryan's refusal Of the second
term is about as unnecessary as was
Fred Closes announcement that he
would take only half Of the salary
when elected that he gave out when
he was running for congress in the
First district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

About the --LATEST play meant to be
spectacular was the Boy Orators
notice that he would not be a candi-
date for a second term. He has no
need Of it, he will not get the first
one. The whole country is laughing
at him for his freshness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Among the downtrodden for whom
Mr.. Bryan made so eloquent a plea
are the members Of that Denver syndi-
cate Of mine owners that has raised a
fund Of 100000 for the pushing Of
free silver legislation. They know
what's what.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
For Lieutenant Governor.

Harry Richter is announced as q
candidate for lieutenant governor and
the news will strike a responsive chord
up in this part Of the state where he
was 80 long resident. The senate
would be presided over well in bis
administration.
There is not better Republican in
Kansas or more capable gentleman
than Mr.. Richter and no mistake will
be made il he ia nominated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

With all due respect to the Topeka
Mail it should remember that it has
not been under the present manage
ment all the time. The Breeze part
of it has some record that Mr.. Capper
acquired when he bought it. His
record on the chief-justiceship and
the state printing is all right. No.
body ever accused him Of anything
olaa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
FOR CONGRESSMAN.
For State Senator, end Dist,
SAMUEL ). SMITH,
OF Abilene.
Republican State Convention.

There will BIO delegate convention OF the
Republicans Of Kansas held in the city Of
Topeka on the llth day Of August, 1893, at
the hour OF II o'clock a. m, for nomination
Of:
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary Of State.
Auditor OF State.
Treasurer OF State.
Attorney General,
Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
Congressman at large.
There will DO S5s delegates apportoned as
follows:
Allen, n Anderson. d Atohison, N; BafbsA
4 Barton, ., Bourbon, II; Brown, II, Butler,
70, Chase, :; ChautauQua, 4 Cherokee, n,
Cheyenne, ., Clark, q Clay, o. Cloud. 10, or.
fey, 10; Comanchs, n Oowiey. ie Crawford. N;
DSoatur, u Dickinson, IL; Doniphan, 10; Doug.
La, iol Edwards. o Elk, I, Ella, 8. Ellsworth,
Q, Finney, d Ford, 4 Franklin, 10 Geary. d
Cove, .; Graham, Q; Grant, ., Gray, Z; Greeley,
10, Greenwood, 81 Hamilton, :; Harper, ); Mar
Wy, III Haskell, .; Hodgmsn, 3; jackson,
II; Jefferson, l2 jewell, H. Johnson, II; Kear-
ney, y; Klnsman, o Kiowa, .; LAbette.
Isl Lane, b Leavenworth 10! Lincoln, 5; Linn,
II; Logan, 8 Lyon III Marion, II; Marshall,
H. Mcpherson, 10, Meade, Miami, II; Mitch.
ell, 8; Montgomery, III Morris, .; Morton, 2,
Nemahn, IS; Neosho, II; Ness, 3; Norton, q
Usage, ~ Osborne, 7; Ottawa. 9; Pawnee 4;
Phillips, 7; Pottawatomie, H. Pratt, 4; Raw.
Inns. 4 Reno, II, Republic II Rice, n Riley,
. Rocks, b. Rush, d Russell, 0; Saline, 10;
Scott, .; Sedgwick, 81; Seward 2; Shawnee,
%; Sheridan, 3, Sherman, 8; Smith. $ Stat.
ford, b; Stanton, :; Stevens, q Sumner, IA;
Thomas,3 8; Trego, 2; Wabaunsee, 8; Wallace,
9; Washington, 10; Wichita, 2; Wilson, 10;
Woodson, u Wyandotte, rs.
g, LELAND, Chairman.
], L, BRIsT0w, Secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Thus does the Populist Monitor
give the glad hand to the ex-consul
general; "Freshly convert sinners
should not presume to lead the prayer
meeting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

John Mustard has not yet recovered
from the surprise Of being referred to
as a great Pop leader. Is he to be
another Bryanp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Morrill, continues to gather in the
delegates. The opposition to him
must be asleep or non est.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Sewall is a millionaire railroad and
bank owner. Did the reformers
know this when they put him on the
ticket?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Mr.. Coleman will give the Abilene
Mckinley club a good speech next
Friday night. He is built that way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

No wonder Hill was sick. 1t will
be Bryan's turn In November.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

The eastern Democrats won't do a
thing to the boy orator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

The only people pleased with
Bryan's nomination are the Pops.