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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-04-20
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TARBoRo, N. O., April 8, 1892.

At a meeting OF the Popullst EXecu.
tive Committee of Edgecombe county,
there being in attendance others than
tanned that not a POpulist in the county
approved of the course of the boiling
POpulists of the late legislature. On
motion, a committee was appointed to
draft resolutions expressive of the sen.
timent of the PopuIists of Edgecombe
county. The committee reported the
following, which vas unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, Certain members of the
legislature, elected as Populists and
pledged to advocate and support the
principles and measures set forth 10
the Peoples party platform, State and
National, did in fragrant violation of
said platform declaration, support, ad-
vocate and vote for Senator Jeter O.
PritChard as his own successor to the
United States Senate, from North
Carolina, Notwithstanding the factthat
an overwhelming majority of the
PopUlist members of the legislature
had, in caucus, nominated as their
candidate for United States Senator,
DR.. Cyrus Thompson, whose record on
all questions proposed in the Peoples
party platform is uDasssilable; whose
integrity of character is unimpeach
able and whose ability is unquestioned.
Therefore be it
ResOEved, That the Peoples party
Executive Committee of Edgecombe
county, in session in Tarboro on April
9th, 1897, do hereby denounce and
condemn in unmeasured terms, the &C.
ton of those Populists who bolted the
caucus nominee of their party for
Senator, thereby betraying the high
trust reposed in them, aid we are
gratif1ed to know that those traitors
have been expelled from the party.
3. That we heartily endorse the
course of Hon. Marion Butler, National
Chairman of the Peoples party, in his
uuselfsh and patriotic endeavors to
promote the principles and best inter
ests of the party, also, the State Chair
man and the Executive Committee in
endeavoring to secure the election to
the Senate of a gentleman in every
way qualified to fill that dignifed posi-
ton.
3. That it is the sense Of the Exeeu
tive Committee Of this county and
every true Populist therein, that no
man who has thus compromised the
principles of his party shall in the
future take any part in Populists' con
ventiors or be recognize ID as Populists,
and we trust the county committees ali
over the State will take a similar stand
in the maintenance of principle, and
we hope our State Committee will ask
for similar action in all the counties.
4. That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to the Caucasian end THE Pro
GREssIvE FARMER, with the request
that they be published.
Respectfully submitted,
J. NJ. CUTCHIN,
W. @. MAYO,
B. O. BRITT.
r. B. LLOYD, 8ec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-04-20
ADM,NISTRA OR's NOTICE..

Having qualified as Executor Of the VII ag
the late J r. Whit eheaT. l hereby notify an
persoT 8 Indebted t. the estate to make prompt
gettIement, ana ali persons having claims
against the estate to present them e
me for settlement on or before the 18th day OF
April 1894 or this n0iee may be pIeadedin bar
of their recovery. A. d. UPCHURCHs
APEX, N. q. EXecutGRs
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-04-20

With careful rotation Of
crops and liberal civilizations.
cotton lands will improve. The
application Of a proper ferti-
lizer containing sufficient Pot.
ash often makes the difference
between a profitable crop and
failure. Use fertilizers contain
ing not less than 3 to ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-04-20

r. B. LLOYD, Sec'y.
Reform papers please copy.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-04-20

rested on q warrant charging him with
incest.
Fayetteville Observer: WiIloughby
Jackson, en- old colored woman, was
burned to death near Manchester
Saturday while burning grass in a
graveyard. a number of colored PEG
pie were to meet and clean out the
graveyard, but only this good old
woman kept the faith. she under.
took TO do the cleaning herself, and
while burning the grass, her clothing
caught Rire and she was horribly
burned, dying in great agony soon
afterwards.
Carthage Blade: About ten days ego
the skeleton Of a negro man was found
in the woods near West End. The cor,
oner, DIR. G. Mcleod, was notified and
went to the place and held an inquest
ove- the remains. 1t proved to be the
body of Frank Scurlock, who has been
missing since December LIST, and when
last see was drunk and going In the
direction of the woods where the skele
ton was found. There was no evidence
Of foul play. In the mans pocket was
found an empty pint bottle and a quart
bottle nearly full Of whiskey.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-04-20
FAMOUS FoRGRR ARRESTED.
z. T. Lewis, Who Issued Fraudulent
School Bonds, in the Tolls.

school, bOuuS1 III JIG VIAS'
URBANA, Ohio, April III. I. Lewis,
who became a fugitive from justice two
years ago, after committing a series OF
the most daring forgeries ever attemp
ted in this State, was brought back to
Urbana last night from Ypsilanti,
Mich, where he was arrested. Lewis
ia a physical wreck. Constant worry
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-04-20
Actual Potash.

your sty it will pay you to look further
into the merits of the o. /. Q. Swine.
a more adequate idea of their value
might be gained by the following ex-
preston of satisfaction:
WHITING, TEXAS. AUG. 81, 1895.
81. B. SILVER Co.,
Dear Sirs:-I received the o. /. @.
pigs May Both, they weighing 81 lbs.
on arrival. On August 18th they
weighed 262 lbs. / am more than
pleased with them. They have never
been sick an hour. Very respectfully,
d. GARBADE."
The L. B. Silver Company ship to all
parts of the country end guarantee the
safe arrival of stock. Write them for
fuller information.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
SAME OLD DODGE.

The Montgomery Advertiser in reply to the State Herald relative to the state printing matter among other things says:
 Now the State Herald must have known that in the above it was not stat ing ths facts. The Advertiser has had nothing to do with the state printing since Dec. 31, 1875. The State Herald knows this to be the fact. Reuben F. Kolb became state commissioner of agri- culture years after the Advertisers con- nection with the s'talte printing ceased. '
 The Advertiser here announces that the Brown Printing company had charge of the state printing when Capt. Kolb was commissioner of agriculture.
 It is not the purpose of the State Her. add to treat even the Advertiser unfair, and for-that reason prefaced the charge .'if- our recollection serves us right" it was the Advertiser that made the bid After refreshing our memory and refer ring to our scrap book, we find that while the Advertiser may not have made the bid on the printing in question that the difference in the prices charged and for which Capt Kolb had it done was cor rect. The Advertiser having formerly been the state printer. and seeing that a OiSCIepdHCy III piiCe HiiSu ut poSSiDly DIedh the sugar loaf of future expectancy of a repetition of a good thing, might have caused it to have put in its oar for "patronizing home institutions about that time in the face of odds in the way of half price, but it was the begin ming of its first onslaught on Capt. Kolb and which created the troubles noted that afterwards followed.
 Whether the Advertiser bid on the work or not our record shows 1t did up- braid Kolb for making a contract for printing done outside the state, and un- der the same law it recently quoted, by which Kolb saved the state near $1 800 on one job.
 The Advertiser lodges completely the circulation question, the real issue, but if it becomes necessary to rehearse past history the Advertiser may be made to believe where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to be wise."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
CECIL. RHODES, TRIAL.

The trial of Cecil Rhodes is the greatest that has taken place in England since Warren Hastings was tried over 100 years ago. Hastings was the first governor general of India. Hastings exacted vast sums from the rajahs of India. He turn ed large sums into the treasury of the East India company, just as Rhodes has added to the wealth of the South African company. Hastings preserved the British Empire in India from foreign and domes- tic enemies. Rhodes has certainly ad- vanced the empire of England in South Africa. Hastings organized a system by which justice was dispensed. When Hast ings returned to England he met storm of envy. His trial for impeachment was prosecuted by Burke, Fox. Sheridan, and others. He was acquitted, just as Rhodes will be acquitted. England will forgive any Englishman who extends her empire.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
THn CARNIVAL

This issue of the State Herald is es- pecially devoted to the Mardi Gras car nival, which begins on Monday, continu- ing until Wednesday morning.
 Never before has the city of Birming- ham been brought so prominently before the public as during the past few months, and then only through the indefatigable efforts of the Birmingham Carnival so- eiety. One year ago this society held it's first celebration of the last day before termine them to organize permanently with a view of having annual observ- ances of the day. To this end they went to work early and soon had large mem bership. The large list, however. soon dwindled down until only a. few determ- ined citizens had the society in hand.
 Nothing daunted, these determined men went to work and will, on Monday and Tuesday next. afternoon and eve- ming, show Birmingham and her thous- ands of guests what they have accom- plished by their unrelenting efforts
 The State Herald is safe in predicting that the carnival will be the grandest ever gotten up in this state and those fortunate enough to witness the parades will reiterate the statement. Every en- ergy has been put forth, money lavishly, but judiciously used, all with one object in view-suecess of the undertaking.
 The two balls to be given in honor of Rex Vulcan II. will be grander than any ever attempted in this state, and those fortunate enough to secure invitations to them are assured grand time.
 No one need stay away because of &C., commodations, as the society have made special efforts in this direction and will be accommodated.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
DmnAabs mezO styIes for sbrzne- obem 25th, Thmrsday me1t.
 /. Rogan G Co.

of grain will be rushed from the west to ports to the south of New York and shipped abroad during the coming sea- son than ever before.
 He was asked what effect the competi- ton of the railroad between Perry Rood on Georgian Bay and Montreal would have on the grain export trade. He said that as soon as it was shown that grain could be conveyed from Chicago eleva- tors in steamers to the Georgian Bay and forwarded by rail to ocean steamers at Montreal cheaper than by way of Buffa- To the Canadian metropolis would become a formidable rival of New York. The only remedy he sees is the deepening of the Erie canal so grain can come from Chicago by water.
 MT. Counselman said he had been talk ing with foreign capitalists over the pro- ject to purchase elevator plants in this country. Foreign customers want to buy" said he. There is plenty of capi- tai waiting to be invested here as soon as our currency is put on a sound basis"
 We believe MT Counselman to be cor rect in his belief regarding exports of grain from Mobile, and increased traffic for our railways in Ala bama in handling the grain there to export.-Ed. State Herald
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
LET LOOSE THE DOGS OF WAR.

At last the members of the United states senate have awakened to the fact that America is the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave"
 Time and time again has Blind Justice shed bitter tears at the lack of that spirit in her lawmakers which Washington so deeply imbued into the continental army during the dark days when a hand ful of brave men defied England and de- clared themselves Free and Sovereign Citizens to Themselves
 Within the past six months disgra ce enough has been heaped upon the glori- ous stars and stripes to turn the bright red. white and blue a deep black Yet with all this, Grover Cleveland, Secretary Olney and few others, who feared to raise an opposing hand, lest stocks and bonds might be cast into a state of chaos, have sat idly by and ignored the wishes of the sovereign people in releas- ing imprisoned Americans in foreign prisons, closed their ears to justice, looked with indifference upon the wholesale slaughter of innocent women and chill dren in the island of Cuba and failed to do their duty"
 Democrats, republicans and populists in the United Sta tes senate have at last awakened to the fact that extreme meas ures must be taken to save the fair name of America, so dearly bought with the blood of our forefathers.
 Sanguilly, an American citizen, has long ,languished in a Spanish dungeon. despite the appeals of American citizens that a formal demand upon Spain be made for his release.
 Rise up. you men, who represent the sovereign people of your respective states and force upon the executive a demand for the release of this American whose life and liberty is as dear to him as is that of Grover Cleveland, Olney or any other man who proclaims America his home.
 ''Let Loose the Dogs of War" and Make Rome Howl" as it were. You will not be denounced by your people, far rather will you be welcomed with the plaudit, Well done."
 Iris time the world should know that America is able to rebuke any insult of fered her citizens and if Spain must be made to learn the fact by force of arms. so be it.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
GOOD ROADS.

A few of the Louisiana parishes, through local legislation. have recently levied a road tax for the improvement and maintenance of their highways, says the New Orleans Times-Democrat. This system has given the same satisfaction in Louisiana wherever it has been tried as it has done elsewhere, but it is natur- ally insufficient and incomplete, as it provides only for the roads in limited section, and the highways in the very next parish are likely to be in thorough ly bad condition.
 As for the system of road service which is in general use in Louisiana, 1t is a complete failure, standing, indeed, in the way of road improvement. As the Crow ley Signal says, "Long years of experi- ence have proved the utter failure of our present system of road laws. The twelve days service for working the roads is seldom enforced, and even when the over seers call out those liable to road duty the service performed is mere farce, and often leaves the roads in a worse con- dition than when 'butchered' by bad work"
 It agrees with us, and with every other friend of good roads, that what the country needs is a road tax that will reach nonresident land owners as well as. those who live 11era. As non1reSi- dent property holders share fully in the appreciation of land values by the set clement of the country they should also bear proportionate part of the burden of taxation falling upon the resident eft izens. A road tax would also fall more lightly upon the residents than twelve days service in working the roads under the present law. Twelve days service at $1.50 day amounts to SIS each year, were each man willing to pay the money in lieu of work. Now if a road tax was substituted the amount levied on prop erty valuations would be less than a fourth the above with three-fourths of the taxpayers. Therefore it would be good thing for all concerned, besides making non-residents contribute their share in building good roads. When we have a road tax then let the building and repairing of roads be let out to com petent men who know how to grade and drain roads, and who would have to exc cute bonds for the faithful and efficient performance of their duty. In no other way will we ever have good roads,"
 There is such complete unanimity on this point on the part of the press and the people that it seems singular indeed that no steps should have yet been taken in the matter of securing the passage of a road law. The reason seems to be that the subject has not been properly agi- tated, or. rather, that an energetic and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

ems heating furnace and two trains of three-high rolls Gone nine-inch and one sixteen-inch). It produced merchant iron and cotton ties. This leaves but one com plNed rolling mill in Texas. It is located at Tyler, has been Idle for several years and is for sale or lease
 The King, Gilber and Warner company of Columbus, will add $250,000 blast fur mace to its extensive Bessemer plant in a suburb of that city in the near future The output of the company's present furnace is not sufficient to supply it's steel plant The new furnace will turn out 5000 tons of foundry iron per month, and will consume sixty carloads of ore, coke and limestone day. The company em- ploys at present $50 men, and will add 250 more when the new furnace is com pleted.
 New York Feb. 21-Charles Counsel man, of the firm of Counselman & Day, brokers, in this city and Chicago, whose office here is at 51 Exchange Place, re- turned from flying trip to Europe on the Lucania yesterday MT. Counselman is one of the biggest grain operators in this country. His views on the grain ex- port trade indicate that New York has slim chance in competition with southern seaboard towns and Montreal MT. Coun- selman intimated that many more bushels
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
A PLEA FOR UNITY.

Better timesn That is well sound- ing phrase, because of the meaning it conveys; but if we really wish to see bet ter times, (and who does not ?, there should be more harmony and unity of ac- tion among neig'hbouS and citizens of the same community, especially in eoun- try neighborhoods Unlike Ichabod's, the glory of the country, as distinguished from the city, is returning and our great agricultural interests so long depressed, are reviving, and cam, with wisdom as guide, again bring this sectioni rapidly to the forefront. The mone imperative it is then that our farmer friends on iwhom depend so much at this juncture, es- pecially the leading citizens of each neighborhood, lay aside all petty ami moEities and differences, and pull to- gether for the public veal, which means your personal succeys. Show us a com munity that is pr9sperous, and the Home will demonstrate, without the aid of signs or tangenta that the leading citizens of that community are a unit on all inn portant questions In unity alone there is strength and solid prosperity, and the Home urges this matter upon the consid- erathon of its readers, aus cne of the first import and in symebrical accord with the rules of right and reason.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

ther delay is positively out of the ques- tion and will not be favorably accepted by the people.
 North Alabama has three progressive citizens on the centennial commlssion- Hon. Hector D. Lane, Hon. A. s. Fetch CT and Maj w. F. Garth-who are ready and willing to work for the Alabama ex- hibit, but are handicapped by the in- activity by those who by virtue of their official position shoalld be at the head of the enterprise. If it transpires that the commissioner of agriculture does not propose to aid the movement to make state display, then these gentlemen can make such efforts as in their combined judgment will be most successful
 labamians will be ashamed to go to the Tennessee Centennial if we refuse to make a display. It will be repetition of the condition which existed at the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

Olivers lower mill-Still closed down.
 Labelle mill (Allegheny)-Sheetd depart ment, open hearth, hammer shop and 14-inch mill working.
 Baker chain works (Allegheny)-These works are running full in all depart ments. Day work is the rule or single turn.
 Singers mill-This mill is almost run ming full turn Following are the mills working this week: Puddle mill, guide, sheet and plate mills.
 Carbon steel company-One open hearth furnace and plate mill are all that are on at this mill, leaving universal mill and seven open-hearth furnaces idle.
 
 Lindsay's mill (Allegheny)-The fol- lowing mills are working single turn in this plant, which is about the same as last reported: Two S-inch, and 10-inch mill and puddle department.
 Japan has practically inexhaustible supply of coal, but it Is not liked. because it's combustion produces dense volumes of smoke that make it disagreeable in fac- tories and on steamers.
 The foundry at Lenoir City, Tenn, has secured the contract to supply all the castings for the Southern railway dur ing the coming year. The officials ex- pect to commence work soon.
 The above report of industrial condi- tions in the steel and iron working plants within the cities of Pittsburg and Alle- gheny does not include the rail mills, etc.. which have been started up double turn, they being outside the city limits.
 Preparations are being made at the works of the Maryland Steel company, at Sparrows Point, Md, for an early re- sumption of work. Large quantities of ore have been accumulated during the the recent months of idleness, blast fur naces are being put in shape. and it is expected that all will be in readiness for the fall opera tion of the works by the end of the present month Fifteen hum dred men will be affected by the resump- tion
 The Denison rolling mill. at Denison. Tex. wkich was built in 1891. and put in operation in January, 1892, is being dis mant1ed, and the machinery is for sale. The plant was equipped with one Siem-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
A WISE LAW.

Our legislature exempted cotton mills in Alabama from taxation for the term of ten years. As Alabama is directly in the cotton belt, and among the first of the cotton states, this can be considered a wise law. In this connection the Mo- bile Register very pertinently says:
 There is no doubt that the industry will steadily seek the southern coun- try. Alabama is feeling the effect of this movement, and the number of new mills, either building or rebuilding, or in course of construction is remarkable" !"
 Talladega and immediate vicinity offer superior Inducements for this species of enterprise -Talladega Home.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

If the young men who go astray in jured no one but themselves, made no hearts bfse but their own. caused no suf- fering to fall on anyone but themselves a sympathizing public would be less gen. erous towards the deeds daily committed. Otis Smith, cashier of the Georgia Se- :. curity and Banking company, the em- bezzler, is the son of Prof o. D. Smith, of the Auburn College and one of the most popular citizens in the state. Prof. Smith is now in Atlanba to render all the assistance he can to protect his son. Such. indeed, is life.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
AMERICAN AGRICULTURE.

No nobler career is open to young men than American agriculture offers. The man who is good farmer, who pays his debts, raises and educates family, does his private duty in town county, state and national affairs, and faithfully exc cutes the political, social or religious trust reposed in him by his peers-that mans life is full of all that is best in this world. He may not acquire millions, but he does obtain modest competence upon which to live in comfort. Such a farmer is king on his soil-Guntersville Dem- ocrat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

A Kansas woman who carried on long range courtship with a St. Louis man, who advertised for wife, brought him to the point of agreeing to marry her: but when she went to St. Louis and he saw her he backed out. She doesn't look on that as a square transaction and insists on several thousand dollars damages. When a lawyer visited the accused and said the lady's relations wanted to know why he had backed out of the yoke, he said: Just tell them that I saw her. Selma Times.
 When the Colorado young man visited the Alabama young lady under similar circumstances, she devoted three whole days in sizing up her would-be suiter and at last told him such a marriage could not be thought of as ''The blow would al- most kill father" No damages have been assessed.