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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16

Major Turns Mathematician and
Finds That Figures Lie Like yellow
DOgs--Thinks He Has Made a Great
Discovery.
B.-"HeIIoI MI. Editor"
R.-'Hellol Major. How are you
feelings"
BIN sorter moderate. I've list
bin figurin' a little on the legislator
I see the Pritchard Republicans an
Populists hev discharged Enrolling
Clerk SwinsoD, or are tryin' ter, fer
extravaganza in offs, he havin' brought
the charge himself by sayin' that there
were more men employed than il needed
in the offs; that it il costin' $50 per
day when man could more b do
the worlA at s. a day or less. Az I I'm.
derstand it, SWinson refused to put on
all the assistants elected because he
didn't need them. He has himself an
eight assistants at S. per day and two
servants at 50 80 per day, making the
offs cost $50 per day. But the bosses
fell out with him because he wouldn't
put on two additional clerks at S. per
day. AS one of the reasons given, he
stated that there was not work enough
for all the clerks now employed. So
the bosses an their henchmen jump on
him fer extravaganza. Now it is plain
that two more clerks at S. per day
would be $40. Ten dollars added to $50
makes $50. So accoTdin' ter that $50
wouldn't have bin ex~travagant, but
$50 per day il. I've iggered an fig.
gered an l CAN'T find where the savin'
il. can't see fer my life how $50 il
less than $50. I've always herd that
iggers won't lie, but these fggers lie
like yaller dogs, or else l learned the
wrong kind ov rithmetick at skule.
Betsy says $50 il bound ter be more
than $50, but a majority ov the legis.
later rules diff 9rent. I've read in the
New York papers erbout stores mark
ing so cents goods up to 81 cents an
sellin' the m az bargains, but this heads
me. This makes things awl rong.
When I sold my cotton at 81 cents last
fall I wuz kickin' like a Texas steer
against the low price, but l reckon it
waz really erbout 8 cents 1 wuz gitten
an didn't know any better. l reckon
this il part ov the Mckinley wave ov
prosperity in disgiz9. / sold a mule on
credit the other Day fer $50 ter be paid
the 18Th Ov November next. But l
amt goin' ter take but $50 when pay
time comes. l amt goin' ter git cheated
out ov ten dollars with my eyes wide
open. The next time I take a basket
Ov eggs ter town an they offer me II
cents a dozen I'm goin' ter hold out fer
10 cents wen if I git inter a fte an
hev ter go before the mayor ov the
city. Them town fellers can't pull my
leg any more. I'm an enlightened slti-
zen now. We ri on a gold basis. A
fifty dollar dollar liz wurth more than
a sixty dollar dollar. I'm glad 1 made
this discovery. We may look fer bet
ter times now. Look out fer the wave
ov howlin' prosperity, don't you hear
her sizzen9 If you price an article inc
store an it il fifty cents pay sixty cents
fer it or don't buy. If you don't pay
sixty cents you'll git cheated out oV
your boots. We live an larn. GUIDE.
bye"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16
A CORPORATIONS 1DDEN STATE.

The Constitution of North Carolina
contemplates that it shall be governed
by it's own people through their ser
wants freely chosen. The form re-
mains, but the fact is that in truth the
State has for several years been gov
erned by the gigantic railroad corpo-
rations, owned in London and New
York, who maintain in North Carolina
highly paid officers, set apart for the
work Of manipulating State Conven-
tions OF all parties, securing nomina-
tions to suit them, controlling legisla-
tors and high State officials. 1t is a
regular business and through this
means the State is governed not in the
interest of the people, but in the inter
est of the non resident millionaire
owners of these corporations who thus
are enabled to maintain high and ex-
orbitant rates and fares, pay their
o~verseers and manipulators high sala-
ries and carry out of the State annually
enormous sums gathered by their high
rates to be spent in increasing the
boards, and decorating the palaces, of
the money kings, while Jul people toll
in poverty and get poorer as old age
comes IN. This has been the situation
in North Carolina for years and has
W. been more SO than right now.
The first step 10 freedom and indie
pendence is to tell the people the plain
facts. Their ancestors had the virtue
and valor to free themselves in 1776,
and the men of this day will do the
same when plainly made to under,
stand the truth, that, except in unim
portant matters, the people of this
State have very little influence, or
voice, in their government.
Ole subtle means of controlling leg
islators is the issuing of free passes to
public officials. The people of New
York and six other States have now
placed in their State constitutions pro
visions forbidding the use of free
passes to public officials, and other
States have statutes to that effect. But
every attempt to secure such measure
in this State has been boldly opposed
and defeated by the corporations who
control our legislatures. They are IN
willing to give up this cheap means
o~finfuencing public servants, for every
free pass is really paid for by the pub
lie who pay that much higher on their
own tickets and freights to pay
for the free riding of the deadheads.
As a railroad official we'll said, I'VE
can buy men with a free pass to whom
we dare not offer money"
1t would be instructive if q list of the
the members of the legislature could
be published showing those who use,
and those who refuse to accept free
passes. 1t is said by those who know
that the list of members taking free
passes is ~curiously identical with the
list Of members who always vote with
the railroads and against the people.
The bill to permit fish to swim in
water OF any depth will be made a
special order in the House next Thurs
day at 4 a.. M.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16
RECEIVERsHIP NOT PRRMA-
MINT.

NAOS "OON "O NOAN LIZ" VAS -
ant Governor and Speaker Hileman
appointed receivers for the office of the
Enrolling Clerk. We are told by an
ex Populist that the receivers we're not
paid anything. If this be true it is the
first instance of the kind on record.
Those who labor for the North Caro-
lima legislature, and VT suppose it is
the same elsewhere, r generally well
paid. At any rate the r~eceivership
was not permanent. Perhaps the alb
sence of per diem changed the aspect
of affairs.
Pretty o Mr.. Swinson was hauled
up before a committee. He stated that
he refused to appoint two additional
clerks, one reason was that they were
negroes another that he didn't need
any more help. He stated that only
thirty bills had been enrolled and that
he could have done all the work him
self in two days, but that there are al
ready people in his Office drawing $50
per day, this including his own pay,
and that he was not responsible for the
number, as the legislature had selected
the men and the number of them. We
think Mr.. Swinson did right in re-
fusing to put on additional force, even
though it may have caused the oncom-
ing wave of prosperity to get a little
wabbly.
A little later on in the general shake
up the Senate appointed a committee
to investigate the charge Of extrava'
gance which was brought by some Re-
pubIicans after SWinson stated that
each bill enrolled had cost exactly $50,
the Office having been open 80 days, at
a cost Of $50 per day, and just thirty
bills enrolled up to that time. Even a
greenhorn can see that it would not
have been extravagant for Swinson to
put on two additional clerks, increas-
ing the expenses of the Office from $50
TO $50 per day. But Swinson is eccen-
trio and did't want the whirlwind Of
prosperity to escape from his Office too
rapidly. He is a silver man on the
quiet, but, at the same time, didn't
want to food the country with ''cheap
dollars" He feared adverse comment
from the goldbug press,
But the band played on. The House
brought the fearful charge of insub
ordination in Office and dis
charged him by passing a bill. Then
Swinson locked up the Office and put
the key in his pocket and the bill
couldn't be enrolled. But goldbugs
laugh at locks and bars. The lock was
picked and Mr.. A. @. Lehman, n OF
Republican assistants, who
is fearfully and wonderfully made, re-
ceipted for the bill and enrolled it.
Then Swinson appeared and discharged
Lehman for INSTRUMENTATION, for re-
ceipting for a bill when he had no
and for enrolling a bill to
discharge his superior officer. And
Mr.. Swinson still holds the keys. He
is the legal Earolling Clerk and can't
be downed unless charges are brought
against him of suH 3ient Importance to
warrant his removal, and as that can't
be done, he is still on Top in the
fight. Doubtless the courts will
tain him.
1t is a great pity that the Enrolling
Clerk couldn't see his way clear to put
every body en- the payroll and fulfill
the promises of the goldbug prosperity
howIers, made with so much solemnity
last year.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16

A Kansas man hid So. 900 in his cellar
and went on a short visit. When he
returned the money was gone. Those
who have cash should deposit it in a
bank. The bank is liable to close it's
doors, but still you will have the salts
faction of knowing who got your
mOnev
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16

81 am standing nOtU Just behind the
sErtGin, and in fIu gIOtU Of the coming
sunset. Behind me are the shadows on
he track, before me lies the dark vGlley
and the riser. When I mingLe GOith Gts
dark UCGters I UCGnt to cast One LInger-
fRQ look upon O. country whose govern
ment is OF the people, for the people,
and 6y the people, "-L. L. Polk, july
Ssh, 1890.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16

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when your time Is out.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-02-16

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
NATURAL FOODS.

The highest scientific research has
shown that. In as far as we depart from
simple and natural conditions we meet
penalty. Nervousness decayed teeth,
dyspepsia and the host OF attendant Ills
which lead to mental and physical wreck
In our most favorably situated homes
show that the plain fare which poverty
often eompeis. Is not wholly a misfor-
tune, but often an aid 10 health. which
more than compensates for the lack OF
luxuries. One OF the most glaring in
stances OF Wealth which impoverishes"
is the use OF large quantities OF animal
fats in the PREPARATION OF rich foods.
made OF fine -four. from which the most
life-giving and valuable parts have
been removed. Birds swallow pebbles
70 assist in their digestion. but man re-
moves every particle OF natural grit
from wheat to secure perfectly fine and
white -four. regardless of the fact that
by so doing we also waste the very food
clements which make entire wheat the
most perfect of natural foods. Until
quite recently. the kinds OF entire wheat
products suitable for food We're very
limited In number. but OF late they have
been so multiplied that all can easily
find some variety TO suit both taste and
pocket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
FISH CHOPS.

One can salmon, five rolled Shredded
Wheat Biscuit sifted, one-half teaspoon
salt, eighth teaspoon paprica, one cur
cream sauce, one well beaten egg, ons
tablespoon water. macaroni. Drain of
the oil, remove skin and bones, and pick
the salmon very fice with fork. Add
salt, paprica and one-quarter cup OF
crumbs. mix thoroughly and bind to.
gether with the cream sauce. Set away
10 get cold, shape into chops, stick a
piece of macaronl in the end for the
chop bone. roll in the egg and water
then in the remainder of the bis
cult crumbs and fry in deep. hot fat
Garnish with parsley and serve with
quarters Of lemon. VIII make nine chops
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Motorman Arrested on Charge OF
Assaultlng a Cow Driver.

- This morning Sergt Monroe brought
Motorman Nichols OF the Crescent Park
electrics from Riverside, where no had
been arrested on warrant charging him
with assault on Robert Woodward of
Seekopk on Washington bridge last week,
ara Officer Potter of Providence came TO
the police station and took him TO the
city, as the assault occurred on the city
portion OF the bridge. The circumstances
OF the case were that Mr.. Woodward was
driving a number Of COWS over the bridge,
and one of them was In the middle OF the
track, and Mr.. Woodward was walking
pehind trying TO drive the animal from
the track, but COVE are Obstinate Things.
and MIR. Woodward claims no could not
get the cow off quick enough TO satisfy
the motorman and was assaulted py MIN
with n switch bar.
At East Proyidence Centre last We'd
nesday afternoon children's party was
given by Mrs Charles Aspinwall in
honor of Miss Marjorie Wood OF Brooklyn,
n. Y. There were guests present from
Boston, Providence and this town. out
door games were enjoyed and refresh-
ments wero served on the lawn, and each
guest received favor from tho hostess.
The funeral OF Charlotte ;. Betz,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Roby Betz. took
place Yesterday afternoon at the residence
OF her parents on Pawtucket avenue. hev
Edwin A. Herring. pastor OF the FIRST
Baptist church. ofilciated. The inter-
ment was mt Lakeside cemetery.
A largo mum ber Of East Providence
people left this morning on steamer Paw
nee, for an excursion to Dightou hook To
enjoy an outing and shore dinner.
Miss Lille Briggs has returned from a
visit of two weeks at Peacedale.
Miss Mamie Bushnell and Miss Eliza
Dobben, of Norwich, Conn, are guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. X. NJ. Bushnell of Taun-
ton avenue.
Clifford Leonard of Anthony street left
this morning for Cataumet, Mass, to
pass his vacation.
Mrs. NJ. ii. McGwinn Of Potter street
is visiting friends in Wallingford. Conn.
Edward Barney. who has been enjoying
a vacation at Peacedale, returned home
yesterday.
This morning the Bnllcu society OF the
First Univessalist church went To Bristol
for their annual outing.
Yesterday tho fire alarm system tailed
TO work. and this !mornng at the fire OF
the tug boat Nat Sutton. on tho dry dock,
the alarm failed again and on both occa
sions had to be struck by hand.
Mrs. Warren l.. Pierce, Of Taunton
avenue is visiting friends in Mansfield,
Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
TOMATO SALAD.

One can tomatoes, one-quarter bon
sclatine. one-quarter cup cold water,
two and one-half Shredded Wheat
Biscuit, rolled and sifted. two level table.
spoons butter one teaspoon salt, one.
quarter teaspoon white pepper. one head
lettuce. Soften gelatine in cold water,
Strain tomatoes and bring to a boil, add
butter. seasoning. rolled Biscuit crumbs
and gelatine: cook five minutes. Turn
into mould previously scalded. and then
cooled with cold water. Set in q cool
place 10 harden when cold and firm turn
on to lettuce leaves arranged in salad
bowl. Serve dressed with salad dressing
or plain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
THREE MILE DORY RACE.

ESSEX. Mass, Aug. 13.-The chief
athletic feature of a monster picnic at
Centennial Grove, here, by the st. Vim
cent de Paul Society of st. Mary's
church, Salem, was the championship
dory race, over three course on
Chebaco Lake, between Foster j. Bruce
of Gloucester and Bart j. Doyle OF
Salem. Both men have local regulations
as watermen and oarsmen. and Bruce,
who has previously won many contests,
won this time in 24:51. The race was for
S1005 and both men were well backed.
Doyle's time was 26:02.
There were other sports among which
the A. G. Lawrence Company nine of
Peabody defeated the St Johns of
Salem at base ball. IL to 3.
a 10-mile handicap bicycle race was
won by John Sheehan of Salem G:15) in
29:15. He also won the time prize. r..
O. Sinclair Il minute) was second in
29:42. 1t was claimed that IS. COO changed
hands on the boat race. There were
fully 5000 people at the picnic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
WALTER BOWEN'S ESCAPE.

Walter Bowen, while bathing with
three friends, had narrow escape from
drowning near the entrance 10 Greenwich
bay. yesterday. Bowen. n lad of about
thirteen years. with three companions.
was swimming near the point known Us
"the rocks. about three miles from East
droenwich, wh,n Bowen detorm ned TO
swim out to tho fish nets. which are about
n quarter of a mile out from the rocks.
When he had made about ono third of
the distance. his companions noticed his
strange motions and also that he was
rapidly drifting with the tide One Of the
hoys sprung into boat nnd hurried To
his assistance arriving just In time, as
the boys strength was fast giving out
and the current had carried him far be-
low the point where he had started.
After resting for an hour on shore In
regain his strength he was able 10 walk
lOme
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
WANSKUCK.
An Employ. in Geneva Mills Sc
verely lpjured-BsS.ball Notes.

Charles Dowdng was given a surprise party
by about so young ladies and gentlemen at his
residence, 502 Douglas avenue. last evening
The young gentleman is about to make an ex
tended tour of tho south and west, and his
friends thought they would make 1t pleasant
for him before he went awayv. The Glee
Club orchestra furnished music and Caterer
y. N. Cunningham served supper at mid
night. During tho evening dancing and other
amusements were >the attractions. Among
those present wers Eveline Percival, Rhoda
whaley. Kate Reynolds, Agnes Barnett, Edith
Carayen, Lucy Reed. Mary Halton, Alice Ma.
guire Christina Dowding, Mary Hoyle,
Messrs. Walter Hill, Frank Martin, Henry
Smith, william Barnett and Charles boyle.
Charles Hoyle. harness cleaner in the Gs-
neva mill. met with severe accident about
$50 o'clock this moroing. Mr.. Hoyle was
cutting a piece OF leather from one Of tho
harnesses. when the knife slipped and penc-
trated his left nand, cutting an artery. He
was assisted TO tho Office OF DIR. Black, who
dressed tho wound.
Tomorrow the wanskucks will cross bats
with the Y. NJ G. A. Club of Pawtucket.
Conaty and Lynch will be in the points for
tho Wanskucks.
ltNiOT anu hlSCluS, tHt CIuch DdltcIy oi
the wanskucks, will join the Centredales 10.
morrow. Both are promising young players.
The Little Rhodys and the Headlights
played n game Of ball on the wanskuck
grounds yesterday afternoon and the Head.
lights were defeated. The features OF the
game were the battery work of McManus and
Hanley and the fielding Of Willie Marr.
Henry Hanley made home run. The score
was o TOT
Mrs. Thomas Berth, Nellie Berth, Minnie
Berth, Fred Berth and William Berth are
spending the summer at Block Island.
Misses Veronica and Eva Haaly are sojourn-
ing at Block Island for the season.
william Slater OF Veazie street is spending
his vacation in Brooklyn. N. Y.
Edward Craven, assistant superin tendent Of
the Troy, ". y, woolen mills, is visiting his
parents in Geneva.
Harvey Cornell. who brought home $4,000
in 40 from California. IL about 10 organize n
party for the Klondike. Mr.. Cornell IL 65
years old, but he believes he can stand tho
hardship. rs the old men in 40 stood IL better
than the young men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
EAST GREENWICH.
Annual Lawn Party Of the Bethesda
Circl. OF Kings Daughters.

The annual lawn party OF the Bethesda
Circle Of Kings Daughters was held on the
grounds of General Thomas W. Chace yester-
day afternoon and evening. The grounds were
prettiy decorated and tho booths were taste
fully arranged in different .colors. :Ihe
chry san themum booth, whore sweetmeats
were sol 4, was particularly noticeable on nc
count Of its beauty and decorations. This
was in charge of Mrs. W. c. Miller and Mrs.
+. 4. Earnshaw.
Purple tea was served and was in charge of
Misses Wheaton, Grant, Constanc, Reed and
Mamie Voso.
Culinary department Tyler and Mrs.
Remington.
The lemonade table was furnished by the
g.. Cecilia Circle Of Auburn.
Flower Misses Gretta Carstein
and Maude Collins.
Fishing pond-Misses Ethel Tyler and Ger.
trude Dennis OF Boston.
Fancy table-Mrs. NJ. r. Whitman.
Domestic table-Mrs. Spencer.
Ice cream booth-Mr. Harry Thomas.
Postofice booth-Misses Fannie N. Brown
and Ethel Keller.
Cake tabe-Mrs. Drinkwater and Miss
Thomas.
Sterling silver novelties Anna Brown and
Phebe Chase.
Gate tender-Miss Jennie Thomas.
During the afternoon the occasion was en-
livened by music of the Talma orchestra of
Providence. In the evening patriotic festi.
val was given by the children, Miss Jessie
Reeve being the fairy queen and Miss Retta
Ellis acting as the goddess Of liberty.
Mr.. and MRS. James Bennett and family
have returned from weeks visit at Bar Har-
Dor, Me.
A new beachery Is being built at Potowo-
NUT dam.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED BY THH
NEW ERA COOKING SCHOOL,
WORCESTER, MASS.

There is no problem today more vital
than that of proper food rightly prepared
The bodily welfare of any community
depends upon it. for the individual IN.
variably reflects the character OF the
material which has entered into his con.
struction.
A peculiar treatise on the subject OF
building human structures appears in
our little booklet called the Vital Ques.
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recipes. various menus and suggestions
Of practical value.
1t is a treasured possession in thou.
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Good Cookery in this paper. to any one
during August-free. You cannot afford
to he without IL.
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Worcester, Mass.