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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
CLARK's RESPONSE.

The "'Timeg- Herald" of Chicago
selected one justice of the highest court
in each State and addressed him q let
ter enquiring as to the legality of In
functions in labor disputes, against
laborers quitting work or moving
about the country and the bestremedy,
if such iDjunctions are illegal. For
this State it selected Judge Clark. Be-
low we give his response, which up.
holds sthe freedom of the citizen and
the right OF trial by jury.
Editor Times Herald" Chicago, Ill.,,
SIR:-In response to your inquiry,
the new practice of issuing ipjunctions
In LABOR disputes, in its scope, is with.
out warrant in reason or precedent. 1t
is a bald usurpation by judges who
have been appointed to life positions
by the influence of great corporations
and who are under no responsibility
for their conduct. It is a denial to the
citizen of the right of trial by jury by
judges who enact the law by their own
DEGREES and then execute it by the 4
atty for contempt.
The remedy is by a constitutional
amendment which shall make the q.
8. Judges elective by the people in
their respective districts and circuits
for a term of years. That public gezti-
menT endorses this corrective power of
placing the judiciary under the super
vision of public opinion is shown by
the fact that in every State except
three, the judges now hold for a fixed
Term and in those three they are re-.
movable by a vote of a bare majority
of the legislature. AS to the U. 8.
Judges, they r selected without the
public having any voice in their selec-
tion and ordinarily by il fuences that
are hostile to popular rights, they r
subject to no restraint, as impeach.
ment is impracticable and they assume
to set aside the acts Of Congress and to
stay the action of the Executive-aE
their will. That possessed Of this arbi-
trary and supreme power (Which
should be entrusted to no set Of men)
and by reason of their life tenure
(Which is unrepublicap) subject to no
supervision, there are Notwithstanding
many worthy men still among the
Federal judges is a tribute to the spirit
and training of our institutions. The
history Of the last few years demon.
strates that we can trust no longer to
this. Arbitrary and supreme power
will debauch it's possessOrs. It has al
ways done go. judges are no excep.
ton to this principle of human nature,
WALTER CLARK,
Justice Supreme Court of N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
LITERARY NOTES.

The Hawaiian Islands are we'll de-
scribed and we'll illustrated in an article
by George 81. johnson in Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly for October. It gives,
in an attractive manner the history
and customs of the people OF. this fu-
ture territory of the United States.
In the same magazine is an interesting
and valuable historical paper on '"The
landmarks and Memories Of the Hack
ensack Valley" by John P. Rieter, in
which are recalled, with excellent pho
tographic views, many of the stirring
events of the Revolution which oc.
Cured in the lower part Of New York
State, including the tSial and execution
of Major Andre. George Willis Bard
well contributes a pleasing sketch Of
the Breton peasants, which is illustPa-
ted by beautiful productions of paint.
ings by Henry Mosler.
The interiors of one thousand of the
most attractive homes In the United
States have been photographed by The
Ladies' Home Journal. The fret arti-
Gle of the series-'Inside of a Hundred
Homes"-wM appear in the October
Journal. Bed chambers, reception and
dining rooms, bathrooms, halls and
apartments of every kind will be pic.
tured just as they are in daily use.
Each picture contains dozens of sug-
gestions. Every woman is interested
In taking a peep into the most attrac-
tive homes in the land, 10 see how they
are furnished and arranged. She
wants to get practical hints and new
ideas for furnished her own, and the
houses photographed by the Journal
are those occupied by persons Of mod.
crate income. Their interior arrange
men5 shows what perfect taste can aC-
complished with a little money and the
touch Of a Woman's deft fingers.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
P sorry EDUCATION.
Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
GOLD ROCK, NASH Co., N. O.,
O.-Ao~An~ 10 1902

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
GOLD ROCK, NASH Co., N. O.,
September 10, 1897.
Is the re any one of your readers that
can tell me how to manage a mulberry
orchard of fifty trees9 The limbs are
are growing long and swing to the
ground. Which should / do, trim or
let alone to swingG Will they do for
sheep to get under in summer to keep
the flies away9 Will the mulberries do
for them to eat3 Which way will they
fruit best, trimmed or note l would
deem it quite a favor if someone. would
give me their views and experience on
this subject, through the columns OF
your valuable paper.
Unjust Say in regard to Mr.. Mechanics
article on compulsory education, that,
in my humble opinion, he has read
little history, and has but a slight
acquaintance with the teachings of the
Bible. In all cases, compulsory educa
ton has ended badly. The people
have, in all cases, lost more than they
gained. Before the war the people in
this State whipped the Northern ped
dlers about being opposed to slavery.
What followed2 Freedom of the colored
race.
Mr.. Mebane will see when this com.
pulsory education takes place in this
country there will be but little religion
left. Don't do evil that good may re
suit; if evil comes do the best you can.
Read the Bible on this subject-not
only this, but many other cases that I
could cite in the Bible. Read Matthew,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28

Mark, Luke and John, and then the
Acts of the Apostles.
Not only this, l don't think such
men ought to be in power, though I
think all the papers in the State ere in
favor of this plan, and. in fact, all
others who don't get their living by the
sweat of their face, as the scriptures
tell us. B j. ARCHBELL.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28

we learn from Farmers Voice that
the situetion of corn in this country is
becoming a serious one. The drought
Of the past few weeks, accompanied
during the last ten days by fearful
heat, has caused great deterioration in
the corn belt, and many sections are
beyond remedy now, no matter what
the weather may be. This condition
was reflected somewhat in Tuesdays
markets, when the pr,ca advanced 1
cent over Mondays figures, the shorts
being very anxious buyers. The grow
ing exports of corn are not without
their il fuence, while the announced
determination Of many corn growers
TO feed a large portion of their crop to
hogs and cattle, adds to confidence
that higher prices must prevail.
WASHINGTON, D. G.. Sept. 90 AT
to day session of the Executive Coun-
Gil of the American Federation of Labor
the folio wing resolutions were adopted f.:
"ReSOlUed, That we declare the at
tack OF Sheriff Martin and his deputies
at L9timer on the marching miners
then on strike was brutal, unprovoked
massacre, inspired by the coal opera
t0raOf that section to defeat the de-
mands Of the men for better conditions.
50 That the ver ready Use in late
years of court 10 junctions, armed force
and the State militia in times Of troubles
is only part of the insidIous program
to entirely subjugate the workers of
America to the most debasing degra-
detion.
IS. That we condemn most severely
the wanton killing and wounding of
the poor miners at Latimer, and will
give our fullest help through the trades
unions and the American Federation
Of Labor to raise moneys for the legal
prosecution and conviction of Sheriff
Martin and his murderous minions,
that through the courts of Duh land
even-handed justice may be done for
these revolving murders"
Almost of necessity, remarks the
New York Times, a soldier has been
chosen as president of 80 much of q
republic as exists in Cuba, but the fact
that the new head of the government
is an eminent lawyer, as we'll as an ex-
perienced general, removes, in nc small
degree, the danger that independence,
if attained, would be followed by that
worst of despotisms, a military dicta
torship. 1t is noteworthy, too, that
Mendez Capote, who has succeeded the
veteran Cisneros, is a Cuban who had
rather less reason than the majority of
his countrymen for revolving against
Spanish rule. As a Professor in the
University of Havana, he had an hon
orable and sufficiently we'll paid gov
eminent position, and his successful
law practice in the capital makes it
probable that he had few or no per
sonal grievances. For ten months
after the revolution began, these con
siderations seem to have kept him
'Ioyal," but in the dark days f De
cember, 1895, he abandoned courts and
classrooms for the hardships and perils
of a rebel camp. Yet we have been
told so often that only the lowest class
Of Cubans is u~nfaithful to Spain!
The herald., 1897-09-12

IF rench," but with practice and care
this effect can be obtained by an ordi-
nary dress-maker. The blouse should
be just full enough not to bag, but
should bend at a square angle above
the belt. 1t is generally becoming to
make the blouse of the same fullness
both back and front. Stout women
usually object to this, but once the ex-
pertinent is tried, the result will be
found to be the same as the effect of
the big sleeve-that it conceals, rather
than emphasizes, ones avoirdupois.
The blouse which we are discussing
had a solid yoke of fine braiding sewed
close together. AS before stated, it fast
ened up the side, and at the edges it was
trimmed with graduated rows Of braid.
More braid appeared on collar, cuffs,
and belt. Indeed, it will be very diff
cult to make a handsome winter suit
without the use of braid in some form.
The young woman who is fond Of
fancy work might turn her tastes and
accomplishments to practical use by
braiding her next winters frock in some
ornate design. 1t is safe to use the most
fanciful patterns anywhere around the
bottom of the skirt or over the hips. The
jacket fronts and the sleeves may also
be ornamented in the same way. AS for
revers, it would hardly pay to waste
The herald., 1897-09-12

Silk moreen is really the most to be
desired for winter skirt. 1t is as light
as silk, with little more stiffness, and
being changeable in color-and pretty
colors at that-it Is quite as desirable as
changeable taffeta. 1t is $1.50 yard.
but being very wide, three yards are
enough to make skirt. One pattern
that is changeab in pink, lavender.
and grey, would make an exquisite lit
tie petticoat with ruffles of all three COL
ors in taffeta silk.
The newest thing in handkerchiefs Is
round, with lace around the edge.
Some have Duchess and Valenciennes,
but these are very expensive. Cheaper
ones, with lace that is pretty If not real,
are sold at from seventy-five cents up
to a dollar and half. Dainty little
| 'kerchiefs with ruffies Of footing around
the edge are also in favor.
Hats are coming on very fast now,
and 1t is only matter of days until we
shall all be donning felt or velvet tops.
The felts come in many bright colors.
Bicycle hats are especially brilliant
Red, blue, purple, brown, and green are
the colors, and all are bright-even the
brown.
Crowns are high, but some slope down
towards the back or side as If they had
been cut crooked.
The herald., 1897-09-12
FAC-SIMILE OF LETTER.
(Tra pc1atf0n

(Translation.)
Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright:
My Distinguished Madam-I take great
pleasure in lnclosing letters to all the gov
ernors Of the states and an itinerary by
which you can be guided in your journey
throughout the Republic. I think that If
you will follow this plan you will be en-
abled to study our country more thor
oughly. and in your travel will encounter
less inconvenience. I have written a per-
sonal letter to each governor recommend
ing for you all courtesy and attention.
Your faithful friend and servant,
PORFIRIO DIAZ,
President of the Republic.
Accordingly Mrs. Wright was feted
and serenaded in the capitals of the diff
ferent states. She is enthusiastic over
her many novel experiences.
IT wanted" said Mrs. Wright, ito go
through the unbeaten paths, the places
not usually visited by tourists. wished
the country, and to know more about
modes Of life.
II think" she added, smiling, that
being pushed and held on the backs of
mules up steep rocky roads, and carried
across streams on the shoulders Of In
dians have given me about enough of
those 'unbeaten paths Still, wouldn't
hesitate to do it again to be so well re-
paid by interesting experiences.
my daughter, Miss Ida Dent Wright
was my travelling companion, and we
determined to begin our tour starting
from the city of Mexico.
zone of the first things of great in
terest which found on my travels was
the wonderful architecture of the ruins
of Militia in the state Of Oaxaca. They
are said to be 1000 years old, and they
may be much older.
"They were excavating while 1 was
there, and 1t would rather take the con-
ceit out of Fifth avenue dentist to see
the beautiful Jobs of tooth filing those
old Aztecs were doing about four hum
dred years before Columbus discovered
America. Among the mummies was one
of a man apparently of high degree. I
secured four of his teeth which were
beautifully filled with Jade and tur-
quoise. These teeth are now in the pos
session Of Mr.. Heber Bishop.
"At Patzcuara we went in the little
chapel where Mr.. Church discovered the
famous old MASTER Over the door Is
this inscription: For the love of God
do not spit on this floor You see they
are quite up to our latest sanitary regu-
lations in the street cars, only they
have slightly different way of putting
it.
From the decks of the little boats
which run up the small rivers of Ia
basco, we saw hundreds of alligators.
We could almost have touched them as
we passed. I shall not soon forget my
fright at my first experience with the
iguanas. These are immense lizards,
often three feet long, and they run
across the country roads or bask on the
stone fences all along the route through
Colsma. The first one saw thought
The herald., 1897-09-12
Travelled Alone One Thou
sand Miles on Horseback
Through Mexico.
RELATE THEIR EXPERIENCES.
Courtesy of President Diaz-Mex-
leo Safer Than Paris-An
Undeveloped Kl0ndike.

One thousand miles on horseback
through Mexico-that is something of
feat for woman, even in these days
of astonishing feminine achievements.
Add to this about nine thousand
miles by diligence, train, and water
craft and the experience is certainly
unique. Probably no woman who ever
lived has seen Mexico so thoroughly as
Marie Robinson Wright.
Mrs. Wright, who has been a great
traveller in her own country and Eu-
rope, and had previously visited Mex
leo, became so much interested in the
land of the Aztecs that she determined
to spend year in exploring and study
ing that portion of our western world.
1t takes an American woman to do
things. Mrs. Wright would probably
never have seen what she did nor have
obtained the peculiar facility for travel
which she enjoyed, had she not first
secured for her undertaking the good
will and cooperation of President Diaz.
The President, who greatly admired
the pluck and perseverance of the fair
American, did her the honor to himself
prepare an itinerary for her use, and
further to send personal letters to all
the governors Of the different states be-
speaking for her their courtesy.
The herald., 1897-09-12

IF woman goes down into the crater
Of Popocatapetl, the people believe that
some calamity will befall the mines.
Some time ago a lady who had made
the ascent insisted on doing this. I'M
mediately there was great CONSERVATION
among the miners. Some of their wives
came sixty miles to Gen. Ochoa to ask
him If 1t was true, and to protest that
he should not have allowed it.
quite an industry among the natives
Is the gathering of snow on the top of
Popocatapetl, and the packing of it for
future use. In one small town when
I called for ice a man appeared with
something which looked very much like
birds nest made Of hay. Inside was a
little ball about the size of your fist,
which proved to be a combination of
snow and dirt. This was some Of the
snow from Popocatapetl.
What do think of Gen. Diaz? As a
statesman and president believe him
to be one of the foremost men Of the
age. He knows every detail of govern
ment from one end of the country to
the other. He has put down abuses, re-
stored tranquility, and is almost idol
lied by the people. His face is strong,
and his nostrils the firmest ever saw.
In manner he is quiet dignifed; as a
friend he Is the truest and kindest. The
sons Of his dead generals are never for
gotten by him.
"The President is devoted to his wife,
and is home-loving man. While he
does not speak English, he understands
it; but the Sonora speaks it fluently.
Madame Diaz is very beautiful
woman; but cares very little for society
as we understand it. She never gives
public receptions, and has no day for
receiving; but she entertains her own
particular friends most graciously. She
dresses plainly, but very elegantly.
When she is seen at ball, her gown
is of the handsomest material and the
latest Partisan design, while her jewels
are many and magnificent.
did I ever face any real danger,
brigands, or anything of that sort? No.
A woman can travel alone from one end
of Mexico to another without ever being
insulted or annoyed. That is more than
you can say of one days tramp in Paris.
1T was rather hard at first to call my
guide by his name-it was Jesus-but
I got used to it after while. Once,
when I fell off my horse, he literally fol-
lowed the Scriptural injunction of pour
ing oil into my wounds and sending me
on my way rejoicing.
Tourists are beginning to be much in
terested in Mexico Mr.. Allison Armour,
Of Chicago, goes there every year on
his yacht. One of these days believe
there will be as great rush to Mexico
as there Is now to Klondike."
ALICE E. IVES.
Copyright. 1897. by Bacheller Syndicate.
The herald., 1897-09-12
THE WOMAN
OF FASHION.
Summer Girl Packs Her Lug
gage and Starts Home in
New Autumn Gown.
MATERIALS FOR PETTiCOATS.
Gay C0l0red FeltS and Curly QuillS
Are New Features in Fall
Millinery.
MATERIALS FOR PETTiCOATS.

Oysters have come and summer girls
must 60, which is merely another way OF
saying that it's September. and that is
why more than one fair damsel's coun-
tenance Is 'sicklied o'er with pale cast
Of thought" as she packs away the sea-
sons ammunition of tennis racquets and
banjos. musing ever and anon upon the
blissful days just past. The sailing par
ties and their exciting flirtations before
the mast, with the salt spray splashing
In their faces while the other folks fish;
the moonlight strolls on the beach; the
quiet row on the ripping stream; the
hops with their rapturous tete-a-tetes on
the veranda, between dances-all these
must be put away, with only a flower or
shell as memento, and the gay siren is
Z summer girl no longer.
But there are compensations in all
hings, and they are not lacking in this
The herald., 1897-09-12

meant to fight, because he did not get
out of the path of my mule. But soon
found that they would run quickly
enough from human being. They SIM
ply were not afraid of the mule. These
creatures seem to be of all colors, black,
white, green, yellow, and dust tint; and
they are perfectly harmless.
Il believe I can say with a great de-
gree Of certainty that my daughter and
I were the first American women to
cross the barancas Of Jalisco. What
are barancas? Well, the best way
can describe them is to say they are a
series Of gulches. Many years ago the
Spaniards constructed through them a
road of rocks. The descent into the
bottom of the gulch is about 500 feet,
and it is about as far up to the crown
of the next one. The road is used only
by the pack mules and their drivers from
the salt mines. and the rocks have be-
come so smooth that it Is a mystery
how the animals keep their footing up
and down the terribly steep inclines.
Two men went behind my mule and
pushed the poor thing vigorously to en-
courage it to make the ascent. But
when we got to the top was afraid to
ride down, though they assured me that
the mules were always sure-footed.
Il wonder people do not rush to Mexi-
co instead of to the Klondike. Why, the
mountains are full of gold and silver.
1t is really the most wonderful mine of
undeveloped riches I ever saw. AS an
agricultural district it Is also full of
splendid possibilities. In the states of
Tabasco they gather three crops of corn
a year.
1.-THE lower classes all dress in white.
Especially pretty are the women's
gowns, adorned with embroidery in
colors and lace made by their own
hands. In point Of cleanliness they are
shining example to any people, for
the lowest peasant among them takes
his bath twice day. If a woman fails
to prepare the bath for her husband it
Is considered good and sufficient grounds
for a divorce.
"Most Mexican women are pretty.
kissing is common-I mean, of course,
among the ladies. They are very de-
monstrative, and at parting, even in
the street, they kiss each other on both
cheeks and on the lips.
Between the sexes, however, etiquette
is extremely strict. A young lady is
not permitted to receive even her at
fianced husband except in the presence
of her parents or chaperone. He may
sigh under her window and she may
throw him flower or a smile-that is
all. In the smaller towns one may fire.
quently hear the tinkle of the love-lorn
serenader's lutte.
1.-THE ladies of the Cabinet are charm
ing in manner. One of the members,
Ignacio Mariscal, who Is an accomplished
writer and linguist. speaking seven or
eight languages, married an American
who is very popular in the government
circles.
The herald., 1897-09-12
MISS IDA DENT WRIGHT.

"Kipling's latest story or poem, the
exhibition of pictures now ON at gal.
lery or Academy, the play that is at
tracing most attention, the book that
every one is reading, the latest fad in
any direction, make good collection
for, say, a reception, where you prob
ably cannot exchange more than two
dozen words with any one person. You
will be surprised to find how much may
be said upon any of these themes whom
properly started.
For other occasions, other methods
are desirable. Whenever you see Short
witty verse or poem on social topics,
learn it. Above all, get a supply Of
bright stories committed to memory. \
good way to memorize is to write the
story you have heard or read. in brie3s
note fashion. Tell these stories brislxlys
with no superfluous words to make pe0.
pie wonder when you are coming to the
point. Stories about well-known people
are always desirable as they are likely
to be apropos.
''You could not recite a poem to save
your life? Why, my dear, nothing 10
easier. You do not need any elecution-
ary powers; all you require is tnteall-
gence. Read the verses carefully -
that you get the most delicate shades a
meaning, and you will find it simple
matter to convey its meaning to otheras
and that is all that recitation de-
mands. You do not want lengthy and
serious poems, you know.-just the verD
de societe sort Of thing. If you keep
your eyes open you can find them.
THAT sort of thing always takes. ~
q little dinner or SUPPER e
After while you will una that youy
carefully arranged topics viii arran(p
themselves"
KATRINA VAN TAo0UIS
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