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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-08-31

s. A. s. kindly allowed me to get off,
tnr ugh the days on the front porch
with the cotton prettier than a rose
garden on my right and the fruit laden
trees and vines On my left, while the
vast horse shoe Of mountains doomed
up in the distance, and the gathering
at night Of the dozens of young people,
who gathered at night and with games
and music (and possible love makingl
made life joyous. And then the pic
MICS, especially the reunion of the ante
bellum students at Gold Hill, where
gray haired men and women brought
their children and grandchildren and
spent the day in the woods around the
old site of that school house. Why
don't more Of you do that9
But time sped on and that week is
now a memory, and I am back at my
desk.
Now about the shoe factory:
Are you in the same spirit you were
while at Hillsboro7 Did you go to
work with your neighbors when you
got back home9 Are you going to raise
the money and take the stock you
thought you could?
Bro. Moye. Of Pitt, hes done nobly
for the factory. And that was nice Of
Bro. Mewboorne to take 800 in stock.
He is not a rich man, either. He has
not forgotten where he got his eleva-
ton from. You can't make his head
swim by lifting him up.
Bro. Worth was at our meeting. He
remembers the men who first recog-
nized his worth. He will not tell the
struggling brethren, BE We warmed
and fed, go in peace, and not give those
things which are needful," but he too,
may be expected to take a good chunk
of stock.
And DR.. Thompson, who not only
gave his business over during the ses-
sion, but even then found time to visit
you-you may expect him to stick to,
and help you.
I am sorry the politicians, especially
those who would have never been heard
of if it had not been for the Alliance,
will persist in ignoring our State meet
ings and gather for political work
whenever we have meetings. /
accused J. 7. Hamrick of deserving
the Alliance for politics, but from what
he told me you a rely on him yet.
Expect him to take a chunk of stock.
1 am going to name a lot of men in my
future letters.
Il we stick together we can soon be
manufacturing, not only shoes, but
many other Indispensable articles. But
politicians cannot manage the Alliance,
for it comes fresh from the farms each
year and cannot be taken charge of.
You will probably be treated with con-
tempt by men who without you would
be nothing, but by your work are now
big men in the land.
Don't forget that The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER is our paper, Whether the
editor agrees with US or not, he will
give US all a chance to give our ideas
to the public. OF what other paper in
North Carolina can this be said9
He has no policy which he finds it
necessary to run over and suppress the
opinions Of the brethren in order to
carry it out. His policy is for all to
meet and have fair, full, free discus
sion in his columns. Take a little time
and trouble and get your friends to
take this paper.
Yours,
A. D. K. WALLACE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-08-31

J. @. Flood, the California million.
aire, kept a saloon in San Francisco.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-08-31
ours
A. D. K. WALLACE.

George W. ChiIds was an errand boy
for a bookseller at 81 a month.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23

whom he met in the hallway on his way
to his room. A few minutes after four
o'clock the girl went to Mr.. Hesing's
room on an errand, and when she en-
tered he was half sitting, half reclin-
ing, on a sofa, with his head supported
by his hand. He was breathing heavi-
ly, but there was nothing unusual in
his appearance, and the girl, supposing
him to be asleep, went out as softly as
possible in order to avoid rousing him.
From that time until five o'clock,
when Mrs. Hesing returned, he was
alone in the room. His wife noticed at
once upon entering the room that he
was very i'll and quickly summoned as
sistance, but by the time medical aid
was at hand Mr.. Hesing was dead. The
physicians declared that he had died of
heart disease, and said that in all prob
ability they could not have saved him
had they reached him before life was
extinct. Six years ago Mr.. Hesing was
troubled by the action of his heart, and
physicians warned him that he must
be careful to avoid all excitement and
vigorous exercise, but being to all APP
pearances a man of robust health and
great physical strength he laughed at
their advice and made no change in his
habits of life.
Washington Hesing was born at Cincin-
natl May IA, 1919. He was a son of Anton c.
Hesing and Louise l.. Hesing. Up to 1861
young HeSing attended the city schools in
Chicago, his father having removed to that
city In 1854. In 1866 he entered for the exam
nations at Harvary university, but failed
to pass. Without sending any word to his
parents he at once took an examination for
entrance to Yale, and was admitted, grad
uating with a degree. The year following
his graduation he entered the University
of Berlin, and took a special course in DO
litical economy and German literature. In
1872 he began active work on the Stats
Zeitung, of which his father was proprietor,
itor of the paper. From the time of his con-
nection with the paper Hesing took an ac-
tive interest in politics. and when but %
years of age, he was appointed member
of the board of education, and upon his
retirement Mayor Medill offered him a Sec
ond term, which he declined. AS a public
speaker he first came into prominence dur
ing the second Grant campaign, in which he
supported Grant in vigorous manner
Shortly after 1880 he left the ranks OF the
republican party and became a democrat
In 1893 he sought the nomination for
mayor of Chicago, but was defeated by the
elder Carter Harrison. In 1894 he was APP
pointed postmaster of Chicago by Presi-
dent Cleveland, and held the office until
early in the spring of 1897, when he resigned
to accept the independent nomination for
mayor, but was defeated in the contest fol-
lowing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23

An Internal machine containing a
dynamite bomb was discovered in the
building in which the United States
consulate is located in Havana.
Advices say that the Spanish govern
ment was so alarmed by the menacing
attitude of the populace that artillery
had been stationed at concealed points
commanding the main thoroughfares.
Prime Minister Sagasta, of Spain, an
nounces the surrender of the remaining
rebel leaders and the complete pacifica-
ton of the Philippine islands.
Alphonse Daudet, the famous French
novelist, died in Paris, aged 81 years.
William Terriss, one of the best
known and most popular actors Of the
English stage, was assasinated as he
was entering the Adelphi theater in
London by super named Archer.
The sultan of Turkey and the king of
Greece have finally ratified the peace
treaty.
James Mitchell, solicitor-general in
the New Brunswick cabinet and former
ly premier of the province, died at ST.
Stephen.
The German cruisers Gefion and
Deutschland sailed for Chinese waters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
MOTTO ON THE DENTISTS WALL
Enraged the Suffering Patient But
Pleased the Tooth PuIIer.

81 tell you what it is" the Infatuated pa.
tient was saying to the dentist, 81 don't
mind so much the way in which you yanked
out that tooth, nor even the fact of it's be-
ing the wrong tooth, nor the price you
asked for paralyzing my nerve, nor any of
the disagreeable things you've said to me,
nor the insihuation that ten-year-oId
child would have stood it better; no, can't
say that | care for any of that racket. 1t is
something else that barbed the iron that
entered my SOUL mean my jaw"
II suppose you didn't like the manner in
which L assisted you out of that chair?"
said the dentist.
'It wasn't that" continued the man with
the fractured jaw. 81 was in the army and
am used to being shot out of cannon. Nor
it wash t the pain when you took the top OF
my head off. No, sir, it was none of those.
1t was that framed and emblazoned motto
on your wall which aroused in me the feeling
that insult had been added to injury"
The dentist smiled as his eyes followed
those of his tooth-tortured patient, and read
those words:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
FOREIGN.

The entire CHILEAN cabinet has re-
signed.
The report that Gen. Sanguilly, one of
the Cuban leaders, had deserted to the
Spaniards, is said to be false.
The American consulate in Havana
is constantly guarded by four soldiers
of the military police and two detec-
tives.
The report that Cliperton island has
been invaded and taken possession of
by the English is to be Investigated by
the Mexican government.
The Simmonds bronze monument to
Gen. John A. Logan, for Washington,
has been cast at Rome.
Marquis di Rudini has reconstructed
the Italian cabinet.
The Greek government has requested
months extension of the term fixed
upon for ratifying the treaty of peace
with Turkey.
The steamer Cleveland was wrecked
on the coast Of Vancouver island and
~ OF the crew were missing.
The queen regent received at Madrid
Gen. Weyler, the former captain general
OF Cuba.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Mrs. Elizabeth Babcock, of Mendon,
Mich, celebrated her Tooth birthday.
AS mark of respect to the memory
of Mrs. Nancy Allison Mckinley and in
Difference to her son, the president, all
business was suspended during the
funeral at Canton, O.. Members of the
cabinet were among the mourners and
followed the remains to West Lawn
cemetery. After the burial the presi-
dent left on special train for Wash
ington.
The Virginia legislature reelected
John w. Daniel United States senator
Maj. Benjamin Butterworth, commits
sioner of patents, has gone to Thomas
vile, Ga, where he will remain until his
health is fully restored.
John A. Willard, one of the best
known bankers and financiers in Min
nesota, died suddenly at Mankato.
The original of the character of
George Harris in Uncle Toms Cabin"
Lewis George Clark, died in Lexington,
Ky.
Charles Doring, one of the best known
bandmasaers in the United States and
organizer of the famous Doring's band,
died at his home in Troy, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
GOMPERS AGAIN PRESIDENT.
Is Reelected by the American FEEDER
alton of Labor.

Is Reelected by the American FEEDER
alton of Labor.
Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 20.-In the con-
vention of the American Federation of
Labor Saturday Samuel Gompers was
reelected president by vote of 1,s45 to
407 for Ernest Kreft, of Philadelphia.
The next session is to be held in Kan
sas City, Mo. The committee on presi-
dents report recommended that the
president issue an appeal to the unions
of the country for contributions to a
fund for the aid of the striking engi-
Ieers of England. 1t was advised that
the federation appropriate $500 for this
purpose. Concerning restriction of i'm
migration the committee recommends
that the convention pronounce in favor
of reasonable measure of restriction
on the lines of the educational test as
contained in the Lodge bill, that failed
of enactment at the last session of con-
presS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
Didn't Look IT,

''These are very fine suspenders," said the
peddler to the lady at the door. 81 have
all kinds-striped, plain, dark, light. Now
here is very fine pair of plain ones. Did
you ever embroider any suspenders for
your husband, Lady,"
NO." said she.
"Now don t you think you'd like to en-
broider pair for his Christmas PRESENT.
81 guess not"
"Wel, has he real nice pair of suspend
ers for his Sunday clothes?" persisted the
peddler.
'Really, I don't know" said she.
"Weu, madam, is your husband in?"
''No; he's not here yet"
'Do you expect him in before supper"
"No-surely not by that time"
"Well, haven't you any idea when he will
be here%
'Not the least idea"
".Humph-- queer" unused the disap-
pointed peddler.
ooh, not so very," said the young lady.
II haven't any husband. detroit Free
Press
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
FROM THE KLoNpIkE.
The Man from the Gold Mines Tells
About the weather.


He had just returned from the top of the
Chllkat pass and was apparently glad of it..
How was the weather when you left?"
inquired friend "Cold?"
es, but not so bad as it will be along
in January, after the mosquitoes get out
OF the air and let the wind have chance.
Then it gets good and cold. A man told
me M who had wintered up there seven years
that 1T, was so cold in January that they
froze the flames of their candles and sold
them for Strawberries. He said they kept
their fires over night by putting them out
in the air and letting them freeze and then
thawed them out in the morning. He said
he had seen four men die of collie from
eating whisky that was frozen so hard it
wouldn't thaw inside of them. He said
the cows all gave ice cream till they froze
to death. He said he knew clerk in a
hotel on the Yukon that got rich selling
the, diamonds he wore, said diamonds being
nothing on earth but ice crystals that
didn't thaw till after the clerk had got out
fall off the roof a barn and freeze $50
stiff before he lit that he broke in two
when he hit the ground. He said he had
seen smoke freeze in a chimney till the fire
wouldn't draw, and he knew of one case
where the smoke froze after it got 100 feet
up, and fell back on the house, knocking a
hole in the roof big enough to drive yoke
of steers through. He said the reason the
nights were so long in that country was
that the dark got froze so hard the daylight
couldn't thaw its way through in less than
six months. He said"
Excuse me-" interrupted the friend, "did
this party have affidavits with these state
ments"
''He said he had, but I guess he must
have froze to death hunting for them, be-
cause he never came back when I asked
him to go after them for me-" and the re-
turned Chilkater smiled smile that was
childlike and Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
AN INNOVATION in RAILRoADING.
A PnrlOr-Cafe Car Now Running on
Daylight Special of Illinois Central
Between Chicago and st. Louis.

nSt"CSh ShicaSo anu 81. LOUIS.
The Illinois Central has substituted for
the parlor car, formerly running on its day
train Between Chicago and st. Louis, new
composite parlor;,cafe car, built for the Com
pany at the Pullman Shops especially for
service on it's fast, vestibule, solid Daylight
SpecfuP' train to st. Louis. The parlor, in
the Empire style, is finished in mahogany,
with darker panels of the same the latter
being richly inlaid with marquetry com.
posed of various shaded woods It's furnish
ing includes easy, luxurious revolving arm.
chairs, upholstered with green frieze plush
The ceiling overhead Tin which are fixed
brilliant Pintsch gas chandeliers of the lat
est pattern) are decorated in gold, and
in color and design are in harmony, as also
is the rich Wilton carpet on the floor be-
meath, with the plush and mahogany finish
of the rest of the room. The cafe is in
general design and color scheme in harmony
with the parlor, and has tables at which par
ties of four can be seated, and tables at which
couples can dine tete-a-tete. A complete
kitchen adjoins the cafe, and meals will be
served en- route from a varied menu at rea-
sonable prices; the cafe feature to be con-
Quoted in the same general way for patrons
Of the entire train as are the cafe cars on
the Central running West out of Chicago,
and which have proved so popular. The car
also contains a gentleman's smoking ROOM
in connection with which is buffet from
which cigars and liquid refreshments can be
obtained. The car as whole is of substan-
tial construction and elegant finish The
features of this car are particularly adapted
to Hot Springs Ark, travel, the Daylight
special leaving Chicago every forenoon, max
ing the run to st. Louis in eight hours, and
giving good connection in Union Station
with trains for Hot Springs
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
Mr.. HEslNG DEAD
Unexpected Close of the Life OF q
Prominent ChicagOan.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Washington Hes
ing, proprietor of the Illinois Stats
Zeitung, one of the leading German pa
pers in the northwest, and postmaster
of Chicago during the last term of Pres
ident Cleveland, died suddenly Satur-
day afternoon of heart disease at his
home on Michigan avenue. Mr.. Hesing
had been ill for several days with Sc
we're cold, but was rapidly recovering,
and his death was heavy shock to his
family and friends. During the after
noon he was downtown and attended
to several business matters, returning
to his residence shortly after three
o'clock. Mrs. Hesing at the time was
out shopping, and the last person who
spoke to Mr.. Hesing was a servant girl,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.
Proceedings of First Regular Session

Proceedings of First Regular Session.
In the senate on the 18th a bill granting
to settlers the right to make second home
stead entries was passed. Senator Fair
banks introduced a bill to facilitate the
enforcement Of the immigration and con-
tract labor laws. 1t was decided to take
final vote on the immigration bill on jan
uary 17....In the house the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial bill was reported. 1t
carries q total Of $21, 562, 425, being $3.50, SCI
less than the estimates.
In the senate on the 18th, after the intro
duction Of few bills, an adjournment was
taken out of respect to President Mckinley,
who was in attendance upon the funeral Of
his mother. In the house the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation bill
was discussed, after which an adjournment
was taken as token Of sympathy and re-
spect for the president.
A bill was passed in the senate on the
18th providing for the prohibition Of pela-
gic sealing by Americans. The session
closed with a spirited civil service debate
upon the bill providing for the appoint
ment of director Of the census. THE
house spent the day in the consideration
of the legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill and SO of the 112 pages
OF the bill were covered. A resolution was
adopted for holiday recess from Decem-
Der IS to January s.
A bill was passed in the senate on the
10th appropT1ating $250,G00 for the relief Of
American miners and other sufferers in the
Yukon valley in Alaska. A resolution was
adopted for a holiday recess from Deem
Der IS to January g. The nominations Of
Joseph McKenna, Of California, to be as
sociate justice of the supreme court, and
Charles G. Dawes, of Illinois, to be comp
troller OF the currency, were received from
the president. In the house a bill requir-
ing all immigrants on reaching here to be
able to read or write was favorably re-
ported, and bill was passed appropriating
$175,000 for relief Of people in the Yukon
valley. A bin prepared by Secretary Gage
for revision of the national currency sys-
tenn was introduced.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
Negroes Body Lies In state.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 20.-The body
of Lewis George Clark, the old Ken
lucky quadroon, said to be the original
of George Harris in Uncle Toms Cab
in" lay in state in the Main street audi
forum for five, hours Sunday. This is
the first time that the body of negro
was ever accorded such an honor in this
commonwealth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
All About Alaska.

Descriptive folder containing five maps OF
Alaska and routes to the gold fields, the
most complete publication of the kind in
print. Send cents in stamps to +. l. Whit
ney, G. p. & T. A. Great Northern railway,
Sd and Broadway, St. Paul, MINI. Alaska,
Land of Gold and Glacier" beautifully
illustrated booklet, sent for fifteen cents
in stamps. The Great Northern is over 100
miles the shortest line from st. Paul and
Minneapolis to Seattle and Portland, the
outftting points whence steamers sail for
Alaska
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
There IL a Cra,. o. p.on,.

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress, and but
few can tell it from coffee. 1t does not cost
over as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit ID cts. and Is cts. per pack
age. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-12-23
DOMESTIC.

Prof. w. r. Brooks, of Smiths OBJ
servatory at Geneva, N. Y, has discov-
cred a great group of sun spots.
Spain is said to be buying mules and
war material in this country in the
event of war with the United States.
Robert A. Van Wyck took the oath of
office as mayor of Greater New York
and will assume the duties of office on
January /, 1898.
Anational conference has been called
at New York for January IA and Is of
men interested in securing primary
election reform legislation.
The first substantial rain since last
June fell in parts of eastern Kansas.
AtEl Reno,'O. T., the Stock exchange
bank closed its doors with liabilities of
$4,000.
Frank Hunt died in Akron, O., from
injuries received in football game.
Mrs. Jennie June Crotey, the we'll
known writer, has been appointed an
inspector of public schools in New York
city for the term of five years.
Advices from Indian Creek, 100 miles
west of San Antonio, Tex, say that the
ASSShG BOlO dl6CONCIlcS lncIc are Vi
fabulous richness.
The special wheat investigation in
'stituted by the department of agricul-
ture indicate a crop of 53O,000,OOO bush
els in the United States.
A distinct earthquake shock was felt
AT Lebanon, III, and people were
aroused from their sleep.
Atornado wrecked buildings at Point
La Hache, La, and several lives were
reported lost.
The seventeenth annual convention of
the American Federation of Labor be-
gan in Nashville, Tenn, with delegates
present from every state in the union.
The visible supply of grain in the
United States on the 18th was: Wheat,
"a, IA 900 bushels; corn, &c, 6S1 900 bush
els; oats, 14,351,000 bushels; rye, 3,361,-
900 bushels; barley, 1855, 900 bushels.
The next annual convention of the
National Republican league WILDE held
at Omaha June 14-16.
Henry Probasco, one of the most
prominent men in Cincinnati, who re-
tired from business 80 years ago. made
mn assignment with liabilities of $780,
900.
A dangerous counterfeit ten-dollar
silver certificate is in circulation in Den
yer, Col. II Is of the series of 1891.
check letter c, plate No. Z. treasury No.
1s,411, 125, Hendricks portrait.
The residence of Mrs. John Frederick
was burned at Augustine, Pa, and three
children were cremated.
Two negroes arrested for the murder
of storekeeper named Babin at St.
Gabriel, La, were lynched by mob.
A fury was secured in Chicago for the
second trial of Adolph Luetgert for the
murder of his wife.
Byron Gilbert, the seven-year-old son
of Judge w. d. Gilbert, of Atchfson, was
given a certificate to practice law by the
Kansas supreme court.
Fire wiped out nearly the entire bust
ness portion of Duryea, Pa, and two
lives were lost.
In navigating the great lakes during
the season Just closed 6S sailors lost
their lives.
The entire gang of train robbers who
held up a Southern Pacific train at
Stems Pass. N. NJ. has been captured
At the eighth national convention of
the Boys and Girls National Home and
Employment Association of America in
indianapolis the speakers agreed that
the figures on crimes among the youth
.p& tho land were appalling.