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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04
Written for The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
UNCLE SAM AND JOHN BULL.

Says Uncle Sam to Johnnie Bull:
ION VENUE l have the pull,
Your Schomburgk line l don't regard,
And you shan't play In my back yard"
another line was plainly seen,
And shown to your Lord Aberdeen.
Now if you take an inch, or ell,
I'll send your merchant ships to b l."
For John, you know you put on airs,
And NEEDLE in other folks affairs;
But such things now must have an
end,
The Monroe Doctrine I'll defend"
Ouoth John, "Why, Sammie wire akin,
If you persist, then war'l begin,
And don't you know I've bought with
gold
And all your gold-bug statesmen hold2"
eff you but dare to interfere,
I'll slap your jaws, my Sammie dear,
I'll show more ArnoIds in Wall street,
Than grains of sand beneath your feet. "
Now Uncle Sam replied in haste:
eff of slapping jaws, you want a taste,
Just let my people get a chance,
They'll make your Arnold gold bugs
dance"
And since you bluff the way you do,
I'll bounce your gold bugs, and you
too;
Your threats and buster, I'll resent,
And make a patriot President"
"Hel do the thing he ought to do,
And show the world, and such as you,
Upon the flag in my back yard,
Put only Americans On guard"
'My boys in blue and boys in grey,
vii make you rue to see the day,
You draw your sword 'gainst VENUE
If you fight her, you must fight me-"
Better stop now John aud hesitate,
Or else you'll find it out too late;
Gold may bride a servant John,
But never can the master own"
"Your gold-bugs rob my people, John,
You taught them how, as you must
own,
Read Scripture John and do not doubt,
Your many sins have found you out.
w. A. G.-(Wag.)
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04
OUR AGENTS.

P. @. Garrett, Currituck county, a
new agent, let's US hear from him this
week.
J. T. Eaton, Carteret county, that
genial, wholesouled gentleman whom
everybody who eyer visited Morehead
City knows, will travel owe Eastern
North Carolina in the interest of The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER. Let all of our
friends give him a hearty welcome.
w. j. Hall, Duplin county, a new
agent, sends us a club of ten new sub.
scribers.
One Of our lady agents, Miss Bessie
I. Best, Halifax county, sends us a re-
newal and writes a letter for the
"children's column.
E. Crudup, Secretary of Franklin
county Alliance, sends us a club of
subscribers and says he is in the fight
for THE PROGRESSIVE FARER.
s. w. Andrews, our hustling Orange
county agent, lets us hear from him
every day Or two.
Miss Bette DeBrule, Halifax county,
sends us another new subscriber.
M. J. Whitley, a new Beaufort
county agent, sends us a club this
week.
A. P. Puette, Caldwell county, sends
US a club of new subscribers.
J. T. Patterson, Cleveland county.
sends a nice club from the West.
E. g.. Butler, Vance county, never
misses a week. We have just received
a nice club from him.
G. E. Kestler, Treasury of Cabarrus
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04

His Boom for Governor Goes up in Smoke
Betsy Threatens to Get Out an In
junction and a Writ of "Hokus Pokus,"
or "Delirium Tremens" to Keep Him
From Wasting His Money.
B.-"Hellol Mr.. Editor.
R.-"Hellol Majors How are you
progressing with your political boom?'
Bob, I hain't done nothin'. Betsy
has got onter my racket an says 1
shan't run fer Guverner. She says
they hain't no possible chance fer me
ter carry the day, bekase I'm on the
wrong side, an hain't fit ter be a county
commissioner, nor nothin' else. l tole
her I wuz goin'ter have my own way
in this matter; but she sed they'd be
truble in the family if 1 didn't stop
rite short off with this blamed foolish
ness. She lowed if l wanted ter bring
disaster an sighclones awl at the same
time, to go ahead with my spectacular
performance in one of the three great
politikal rings. I kept threatnin' ter
go ahead with the show, but she finally
lowed she'd swear out an ingunkshun
ter pervent me frum ~exercizin' my fool
ishness in emmy SIGH a way. She also
sed eff the i~ngunkshun didn't pan out
awI rite she'd swear out a writ ov
hokuspokus or delirium tremens, or
something ov the kind. That was the
straw that broke the camel's back. l
can't stand SIGH law fxments, an I'm
goin' ter see Kurnell Odds the first
time 1 go ter town an tell him ter write
ter the papers that my stock amt fer
sale ter build up the Dymakrat party
party ergin. Gudebye"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04
Reform LITERATURE FREE.

Circulate all the reform Literature
possible. Education is the watch.
word. We have the goldbu@s On
the run. For ten cents GO-cts in
silver or stamps your name will b
placed on the Reform Press CircUl2'
tor List and the leading reform u.s.
perB of the United States Will send
you sample copies free for di>tribu.
ton among your neighbors. Get Of
the list at once; you willrecciyel oti
Of good literature and ere sure to I'd
more than satisfied with the invest
Rent. Write your name and address
Rt0ENIy. Address your letters to
Box A, FARMERS TRIBtM,
Des MCines, IoWS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04
How Is Your County?

Are you still loading the guns of the enen
by paying your none to Democratic count
papers lust for the county news?" WOuldn
1t be better to spend your money for a count
paper of your OWn?
You'll need d local PopUltst paper this veal
it. We can print it for you cheaper than I'd
can print it, if you had a plant of your own.
For f4rther atlon, s4NdIess-mA r.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04

I desire to meet the members Of
Wake County Alliance, Executive
Committee, the President, Secretary
and Lecturer of Wake county, all at
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER office in the
city of Raleigh, at 10 a.. m, Saturday,
Feb 85h. Don't fail to be on hand.
Matters of importance to be attended
to pertaining to the Order in the
county. F~raternally.
7 w N
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04

James j. H. Gregory & Sons
handsome illustrated annual catalogue
has been received. This is one of the
long established seed firms, and they
are doing an immense business every
year. Write for a copy of the cat
alogue. It will be sent free. Address
the firm at Marblehead, Mass.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-02-04
~N~
DIED.

Bro. w. 8. Adams, a member of
Browns Alliance, died recently. His
Alliance adopted suitable memorial
resolutions setting forth the high es-
TEEN in which he was held.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having duly qualified as Executor of the I'd
will and testament Of Harrison Broadwel
deceased, 1 hereby notify all persons havfl
claims against said estate to present the sam
for payment on or before the 18th day Of Jani
airy, 1897, or this notice will be plead in bar
recovery
All persons indebted to the estate will pIed
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For Sale.-Sevent thousand acres of virgin pine
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Situated in Mcintosh county, Ga. Price $40 per
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QS4O Darien. Ga.
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Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03

ingly showery day,and the rain came down
in sheets, the Children's Day service was
observed at Beaver Dam Arrangements
were made for a big time and the entertain
ment came off on schedule time. A vast
'concourse Of people collected there but could
not all gain entrance. The rendition was
among the extras The little ones acquit-
ted themselves with great credit to old
Beaver Dam. The collection was larger
than usual. Great credit is due Mr. VIM.
H. Prettyman, manager
Our forty-three lamp posts and lamps
are painted green.
Joseph B. Morris, after working eleven
months at Marian Station, above Philadel-
phia, is now home.
A festival this week is being conducted
by the members of the NJ. P. Church in
Hazards Woods near town, and will be
in full blast on the Fourth in the afternoon
and evening. As Milton is not to celebrate
the Fourth let US all go to the woods and
help raise ONE funds for the church.
6. w. A.
Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03
Hon. J. S. WINS For Congress.

The people of Delaware are proud
of the record made by Hon. j. S.
Willis in Congress, and he is the
strongest candidate the Republi-
cans can place before the people.
Mr.. Willis has held alOOf from the
factional fights and entanglements
and we believe he will represent
Delaware as no other man can. He
is identified with farming and his
association with business men has
given him a knowledge Of what is
best for the people, and his quick
and able intellect enables him to en-
ter the arena of debate as few Of
his predecessors have been able to
do. On the financial question Mr..
Willis is a gold standard advocate,
and for this reason he should be
supported by Democrats who do not
believe in their party's prediction
for free silver coinage. Nominate
Willis and he will be elected.
Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03
FREDERICK.

A very beautiful wedding was solemn
lied at Barratts Chapel Thursday after
noon of last week. Beautiful flowers in
profusion were tastefully arranged about
the church which never looked prettier
than on this occasion. The chapel was
filled with friends to witness the marriage
of Miss Lille Baker to Mr.. Joseph Clark.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. T..
A. H O'Brien, Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church of this town. The ushers
were: w. c Meredith, Joseph Frazier and
Wilbur Postles The bride wore dress
of a handsome gray shade, with hat to
match, and carried cream roses. The
bridesmaid, Miss Mary Davis, was dressed
in white. Miss Lizzie Lark rendered the
wedding march Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Clark left for
trip to Philadelphia Among the guests
were the school children pupils of the
bride. They sent beautiful wedding pres
ents and gave many flowers for the dec
orations to show their loving appreciation
TOR their beloved teacner.
The Epworth League social was held
last Monday evening at the home of Mrs.
A. w Cauow. The program consisted of
instrumental and vocal music, games, etc.
A beautiful poem entitled Gan Idyl Egyp-
tienne," was read by Mrs Elizabeth
Johns, of Georgia Ia the spelling con-
test of the Juniors, two prizes were awar-
ded to the best spoilers, Misses Virgie
Spurry and Ethel Supple. An abundance
of cahe and ice cream was served. The
evening was spent pleasantly by all pres
ent.
Mr. John w. Hall, an extensive owner
in vessel property, has just purchased the
handsome large three masted schooner
THE Joel Cook" lately commanded by
Capt Nat Warren Capt Thos T. Fra
zier has now assumed command of the
vessel which is at Lewes Mr., and Mrs.
j. w Hall and Mr. Joseph Frazier went
to Lewes Wednesday to see the vessel.
which is reported to be 'perfect beauty"
Mr.. William I. Case, of near FeltOn,waS
in our town last Saturday evening and eX-
y
The fruit had been kept in the cellar and
was perfectly sound and pleasant to the
taste That variety of apples should prove
desirable for shipping
The Frederick Mogulans will celebrate
the Nourth in your town
Peaches are being shipped in small guam
titles on he steamer Frederick
Children's Day services were observed
at Bowers Beach last Sunday evening.
An interesting program was well rendered.
The Jr o. u. A. M. will celebrate the
Fourth tomorrow at Bowers All places
of business will be closed in our town and
as most of the inhabitants will be absent
quiet will prevail.
An excursion will go to Woodland |
Beach from here on the Iyth on the stea-
mer Frederick
Mr.. Robert Reynolds took a business |
trip to Philadelphia last week.-Master |
Oscar Prettyman is visiting relatives in !
toWn.-Mrs J. B. Downs is visiting rela |
tives in MARYLAND Mr.. Frank Melvin is |
home He has been attending college in !
Millerville. Pa Miss Edith Boone is visit
ing Miss Maggie Melvin, of Seaford Miss
Angie Crooks of Newark, is visiting Miss
Sadie johnson.
Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03
Republican convention July "a.


The regular State Central Com
mittee elected May 18th, met at
Dover last Saturday and issued a
call for a State convention to be
held in Dover, Tuesday. July l4th,
TO nominate Presidential electors,
members of Congress and Governor.
The convention will be composed OF
200 delegates as follows: New Cas-
tie county Is, Kent so and Sussex
60. The primaries are to be held
on Saturday, July lltb. The situa-
tion was thoroughly discussed and
the following resolution adopted,
with the hope of compromise be-
tween the two factions:
"The Republican State Central
Committee elected at the convention
held at Dover, May 18th, 1896, with
a deep and patriotic solieitude for
the success of the Republican party
in this State and in the nation pro-
pose, through their chairman, the
following arrangement that without
entering into the question as to the
legality or precedence of this or that
State convention each committee
hold primaries and convention and
that committee of three be ap-
pointed by the respective bodies to
select three electors, Il Congress
man and Governor, the report of
said eonferees to be endorsed by
each convention respectively, when
assembled. The said conference to
be held and decided not later than
Thursday, July I'd, 1896"
Nothing was heard from the Hig
gins-Hastings-Wilson aggregation,
SO the regularly constituted Stale
Committees call will be obeyed by
the Republicans of Kent and Sussex
counties.
All Republicans, or those pledg-
inc themselves to support the Re-
publican party are entitled to vote
at the primaries.
Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03

duss politics 400 are in favor Of the pres
ent money standard, 80 are for the free
coinage of silver, and AZ have not taken
definite stand on either side. A majority
of these papers are published west of the
Allegheny mountains
Mr. j K. Mcdonald, manager Of the
Elyton Land Company of Birmingham,
Ala who has been a Democrat all his
life,is now visiting Washington. He says
he is inclined to vote for Mckinley and
Hobart, and that many of his Democratic
friends and business associates will do the
same, because they consider free coinage,
which he calls as great delusion as was
the old greenback movement. to be dead
against the business interests of Alabama.
Although the hardest work of the cam
pagn will not be on until all the nomina-
tons for Congress have been made, things
are already quite brisk at the rooms Of the
Republican Congressional Campaign Com
mittee, and much literature is being sent out.
1t is the purpose of the committee to con-
centrate its work upon those districts which
may reasonably be considered doubtful.
Chairman Babeock hasn't the slightest
doubt about the Republicans retaining con-
troll of the House. but he will work just as
hard as though it were matter of doubt,
in order that the majority may be as large
as possible
Senator Gorman's friends make no
bnnes of charging the responsibility for the
triumph of the silver wing of the party
upon Mr.. Cleveland They say that
months ago, he was urged to write letter
saying that he was not a candidate for re-
nomination and that he would not attempt
to control the choice of the convention.
This Mr. Cleveland refused to do, until the
silver wing was in control, and even then
he so worded the letter that he might still
accept the nomination should any chance
combination of circumstances bring him
the opportunity. They say further that it
would have been easy to have defeated the
silver wing of the party had it not been for
the fear on the part of many Democrats
that active opposition to silver would be
accepted as friendliness towards Mr.. Cleve-
land and his third term ambition. Senator
German reiterates his determination not to
go to Chicago. He doesn't fancy butting
his head against that silver wall, knowing
that nothing can be accomplished thereby,
except to make enemies for himself among
the silver men in his party, and that he
doesent want to do at this time, as there are
silver Democrats in Maryland, and he wants
to get reelected to the Senate, if he can get
a majority of Democrats elected to the next
Legislature - Maryland Republicans say
this is a very formidable eff"
Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, June 20, 1896.
Mr.. Cleveland is so thoroughly dis
gusted with the present attitude of ma
jority of his party on the financial question
that he wants to be where he can COM
mune with the wild waves of Buzzard's
Bay when he hears the news from the Chi
cago Convention, and he is accordingly
making his arrangements to leave Wash
ington this week. 1t took long time for
him to get it through his head that big
majority of the Democratic party was for
free silver, but now that all the delegates to
the Chicogo Convention have been selected
he is at last convinced, and he is mad all
the way through about it, and is taking it
out on members of his cabinet by accusing
them of misleading him in regard to Dem
ocratic sentiment in their States.
The best informed Democrats now &C
cept it as practically a settled fact that the
platform adopted by the Chicago Conven.
ton will declare for the free coinage Of sill.
YER and the efforts of the aRti-silyer Dem
ocrats are now being directed towards gel
ting a man whose opinions on that subject
are not radical nominated for Presidentand
they haven't much hope of accomplishing
even that much. They will not bolt if
they fail, but it is an open secret that none
of them will render any active help in the
campaign for a radical silver man on free
coinage platform, and that many of them
who do not for reasons of their own, care
to openly repudiate their party's ticket will
quietly knife it at the polls without the
slightest cOmpunction.
It seems practically certain that more
than nine tenths of the German Americans
will be found working and voting for Nc
KinIey and Hobart this year The Ger
man American sound money league, COM
posed of both Republicans and Democrats,
has served notice upon each individual del
egate to the Chicago Convention that the
German Americans will support no plat
form which does not declare against the
free coinage of silver under
present circumstances In this notification
were some Interesting figures gathered by
The league. OF the 58I German Ameri- |
can newspapers in this country which DIS
Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03

In several instances the question
has been asked why the CHRONICLE,
a Republican paper, should be the
medium for giving publicity to Gov
ernor Watson's opinions. This has
been especially brought to our
notice this week because of the COM
ments made in these columns last
week in regard to the possible nOmi-
nation of Governor Watson by the
Democratic party. At that time
the CHRONICLE stated it was not
speaking for Governor Watson and
it is not now. He is his own keeper
and the editor of-this paper and the
Governor, in political affairs, are as
wide apart as the poles. If the
Democrats of Delaware should NOM
mate him, they will do themselves
an honor-for he is an honorable
man-even though he be Delaware
Democrat.
Milford chronicle., 1896-07-03

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