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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-29

Christians. Do the good people of
North Carolina believe that Mr.. Cook
is a thief and a scoundrel0 We will
have to hear it from cleaner mouths
than any that have yet spoken before
we believe it.-Lenoir Topic"
The above appeared editorially in q
recent issue of the Lenoir Topic. 1t
speaks for itself and the r it sails
with. In our editorial, to which he
refers, we called no names, nor did we
even mention any party, but we did
call attention to a serious condition OF
affairs in the Office of the Secretary Of
State, as it has been run. We know
that Capt. c. NJ. Cooke is what he
claims him to be, or we will admit it,
at least, and do him the justice to single
out his work from that of his prede-
cessors. We have just looked over the
Treasurer's books again to be sure we
are right before we go ahead, and we
find the receipts into the State Treas
ury through the Office Of Secretary Of
State, on the five accounts we referred
to, are as follows, including the credit
of Capt. Cooke, 81 10Y o., which he
turned over to Thompson, who turned
it over to the Treasury.
From beginning of fiscal
year 1881, to the ~installa.
ton of Capt. Q. Nd. Cooke
as Secretary of State, IA
years and 9 months, the
amount paid in was. $40, 533 So
An annual average of..... 81, 1873 80
Capt. Cooke u the office
16B months, and paid in
Treasury during the time
including the amount
turned over to DR.. To- 81 591 q
Which is an annual aver
age of. 40, $50 90
DR.. Thompson has served,
up to March 1, 1898, 1873
months and turned into
the Treasury (not includ-
ing amt turned over to
him by Cooke ........ 115, 625 70
Which shows an annual
average of............... 1O1. 524 so
The figures arranged differently
show better, as follows:
Annual av. before Cooke. S 81, 1888 80
Annual av. under Cooke, 40, $50 90
ANNUALLY. under Cy Thomp-
SUI a.. q. . = . . E . . . . . . . . . E . III OS4 OU
We contend that this showing of the
operation of laws, which have remained
virtually unchanged through the whole
period covered, is sufi Gent ground to
merit a respectful consideration and
explanation, or demand a rigid inves
tigation; and because we call for light,
we are villifed, read out of respecta-
bility, and declared to be the filthy
organ Of the carcass of the Farmers
Alliance" Why the Topic singled out
Hon. Q. M. Cooke, and left the blame
of the rest On the Democratic party,
we cannot explain. But we can e1.
plain that to 1.-The carcass of the Farm
ers' Alliance, at least, if there be such
a thing, his explanation does not ex
plain. He will have to try again, and
when he does, we suggest that he copy
this statement and answer it.
Honest men have nothing to hide.
The Biblical Recorder, organ of the
Baptist denomination in this State,
agrees with us that an investigation
would clear up matters. Now let the
friends of honest government and the
newspapers that desire competent and
honest men in Office, regardless of
party, join in this demand. Investi-
gate o. explain.
FARMERS AND POLITICS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-29
THE CATTLE INDUSTRY IN N. c

The showing, in another item, of the
cattle industry of this country does
not apply with equal force everywhere.
In North Carolina, we learn from same
source, but in another report, the fall
ing off in numbers is not so great. The
figures from 1858, inclusive. are:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-29

Ian standing notU Just behind the
sSrtaiT, and in ftIH gLotU Of the coming
eEnset. Behind me are the shGdOt08 on
Ge track, before me lies the dark galley
GHd the TiUer. When I n1trgLe tCtth cts
dark tCdters I IUGHt to cast one LfngeT-
tsg look upon q country UhOSe govern
HSent Is OF the people, for the people,
and By the people, "-L. L. Polk, july
Fth, 1890.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-29

The editor IL not responsible for the
views Of correspondents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-29

The Progressive Farmer Is the Official
Organ Of the N. c. Farmers State Alliance
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-29

RALEIGH, N. O., MARCH 90, 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
4 SCHEME FOR An ITALIAN REPUBLIC.
THE POPE SAID TO FAVOR THE PLAN ON THE
GROUND THAT THE CoEXISTENcE OF THE
VATICAN AND ITALIAN MONARCHY
Is IMPOSSIBLE.

London. Jan. 15.-1'he Rome correspondent Oh
"1be Daily Chronicle" in a startling statement
,bis morning quotes largely from an article IN
Tho ..Clvlta Cattoca." which. he declares IL d.
rcct!v inspired by the Vatican and the Pope advo-
ting a. the solution OF the eternal question ne
,een the Vatican and the Quirinal. the estaplish-
,nent Of an Italian republic .
Tho article which is based on the Popes ChIlst-
os auocution declares that the thing "hch
tends opposed to Papal Independence Is not ltaIlah
;,,, tut ''thc special and concrete form wherein
,ha, unity is at present maintained, Win Tesui'S
,,cb mora disastrous TO the State thah 10 inc
,,,,, Goo II proceeds to assert that the coeAst-
n ~ the Vatican and the Italian monarchy Is
,nossble and that ono or the other must 80 -
, ,,ge,.sts the constitutions and cities oi S"lt-
,d and America AS examples OF adinrhD'e
d Glorious constitutions. true unities oi "a''o
anu 49,. ,houch dincring from that of italy
which has prouao'u ''7
and starvation. ,,.. ..,vithou, The aid OF for
ne ancts The true Italy VIII md Tor user its
own way and Will rise asaIh le' ~ as,rInta to true
" nrny i'm which II now lies p'oS'''e ~ "
greatness ,.,-.-.to1o,e., correspondent asserts
Nj, a. an .'intcntiOnal revelation TO tue o4'ci
tdt S''S S Tho uolicy actuating the inner Iiheu VI
worn y, t,nn,i,olIa the Papal Secretary OF Sthtt
Iuulnpd' "Irobably there would be no tfuth IN
re re "u,,,sition that either Cardinhl hampohd V'
thc 99uPl 80 any idea Of even a temporary am
lhc IL, The republican party; bu; YET they pc
an -, ,,bile peace with the King is lnlponslpir'
:, ,nioht he possible with Iepuppilc, iie i.noo' n
II ",is ,s V,nnearancc OF this astounding pIonouhce
loI t'' ,hf nresent moment II the belief mat not
M, tbe Ministry. but the dynasty i'seii' - mem
SS moro seriously than usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
PRESIDENT DOLE'S VISIT.
IT'S OBJECTS EXPLAINED BY THE HAWAIIAN
MINISTER IN WASHINGTON
fnY rELEGRApH TO THE rRrnrNr. ]

Washington. Jan. II (SpeciaD.-Explaining
today the objects Of President Doe's visit To
Washington. Mr.. Thurston. the Hawaiian Min
lister. said:
"The Hawaiian Legislature meets In regular
session In February. II annexation Is TO take
Mace. there will necessarily be some legislation
70 adapt the laws to the changed conditions.
II II is not TO take place. the refunding of the
bonded debt will probably be taken UP. which
would not be done II annexation is to take
nlace. The present bonds draw q per cent in
terest. and can he taken up at any time. The
entire debt can be refunded at from to AZ
per cent by the present Government. There
heing no cable communication, and the mails
beinp so slow and so far apart, and information
obtained by letter being at best unsatisfactory.
President Dole determined 10 come to Wash
inpton and observe the condition for himself.
in order To guide him in making recommends
tlons to the legislature
The State Department has received notice
from United States Minister Sewal at Honolulu.
of the intention Of President Dole OF Hawaii
10 leave the islands on January \ for the United
states All that Minister Sewall has 10 say In
exclamation OF the Presidents purpose in max
ing the visit to Washington is that he is deeply
Interested in the annexation treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
SUICIDE or DRYGooDS MERCHANT

srArox pr.pv wFII,KNOwN WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MAJ. kills HIMSELF BY sHool'N'
Washington. Jan. l4-scaton Perry Tor man,
years ore Of the leading drygoods merchants o-
washine-.o. committed suicide at an cary "o''
This morning. .
Mr.. Perry killed himself by shooting To' so-,I.
years he mad been sufferer from insomnia
on >, .-.,,e,cqs the resui. OF close application
TO his business Last summer he took ions va
cation. and this seemed 20 improve his mean" ,oI
siterabl. out more recently the attacks " s-p
lessness returned. The deceased was apo',
seven ye RS Of age and leaves VIE ~ ~. -
;ention :, r.t,re from business in a few years
His wlfc Is also wealthy IN her own nam, b., had
The establishment conducted hy Mt b'lls w.
been dofre brsiress at us present stand i0r oNsI
half century having been stared nE ,g nne of The
old class ~ business houses that ,lhco lrlll.s lses
vanla-ave which rad kept pace VIZ , Ino PProneht
8. the CITY and had met thc competition Dl""s ~
or by the establishment OF department stores
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
PUTTING INDIA on A GOLD BASIS.
A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUE OF CURRENCY
NOTES AGAINST GOLD.


Calcutta Jan. 1i.-Sir James Wcstland the
Finance Minister OF the Council. introduced n bill
to-day providing for the issue Of currency notes in
India against gold. Mr. Arthur. the paid Secre-
tary Of State In London. in behalf of the banks
and chambers Of commerce. indorsed the measure.
The Finance Minister said the Indian money
market was experiencing a period OF extreme
stringency. The local resources. he added were
unable to supply the demands Of trade Inc
scarcity he explained. duo TO the banks re-
hitting their capital home and keeping as little as
possible in India I This policy was adopted nefore
the legislation OF 1892, and was not in consequence
of that legislation. But. while they were al
vancrg toward the attainment of 16d rupee, this
success initiated against the transfer OF sterhhs
cantal I'm India in exchange The banks must
operate upon commercial principles and no blame
attached TO them. .. 49,.
the Government holding money III orucr 10
starve commerce and force up exchange nuI ti,e
recent demands the Government ne contulueI cor III i
tho Secretary OF State to intermit the drawlngs
The amount in hand was ample to assufe t' ,hor.
was no risk from a currency point OF view In
conclusion the Finance Minister said , r.
urv IL il is REQUISITE TO the full extent to which
funds are available. But If the demand conunnts conuhi
beyond that point he will in issuing tessrp,1iit sit
transfers set apart the gold eccived ana transmit
1t TO this country
Bombay. Jan. 1.-THE commercau si'ua'ion ""S -. q
more favorable aspect, with the prospect Una. wv
stringency in money will gradually relax ana a.
The sfrineency is largely due 10 the locking up
Of capital in silver under the idea that the mnts
would be reopcued. 1t is also due In part TO mo
Although the bank rate is II per cent 91ms H aie H
only ohanahle at from 10 10 10 bPot P1 Ten crores Of
rupees while the currency notes in clrcuiaton dea Pc
resent 2Ss4 against which exists reserve u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
THE CONTEST FOR GORMAN'S SEAT.
GOVERNOR LOWNDEs PREDICTS THAT
JUDGE MCOMAS WILL BE ELECTED.

Baltimore jan II (SpeciaD.-An emphatic
denial was given to-day by Governor Lowndes to
the story that Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in
fuences were back of his withdrawal as a can
didate for United States Senator. He said.
however. that some of his closest friends were
connected with the railroad and that he did
consult one of them before he decided to retire.
The Governor aso expressed his opinion on the
present status C. the fight for Senator, saying
The Democrats are bitter in their denun-
Citations Of the Baltimore and Ohio and John
K. Cowen. its president that they may be de-
pended upon to fight to the very last ditch
against anything that the railroad may happen
to want in the Legislature. 1t would only take
a few Republicans to make the number great
enough to turn down any bill that was fancied
to be in the interest Of the Baltimore and Ohio
or to pass any that would in any way injure
the railroad"
Asked about the various rumors to the use
Of patronage in the Senatorial fights the Gov
ernor said: 1T is my firm determination that the
patronage of this office shall in no way figure
In choosing a successor to Senator German. l
shall reappont the officers l appointed two
years ago, except in cases where 1t Is practically
demonstrated that the appointments have not
been good ones"
The Governor predicts the success OF Judge
McCOmas and declares that he does not believe
the Republican party get a corporal's
guard in Maryland If it fails. while ged
In factional pickering. to elect Republican
Senator and permits German to slip through.
1t was learned to-day that there is a division
among the boiling city members on the choice
for Senator. and they will hold a caucus to-mor-
row to determine whether ii shall be General
Shryock Major Shaw. Mayor Malster favors
tha la md do rit, 90 tha a'a ION
who control the situation.
Lloyd Wilkinson. the Democratic leader in the
Legislature. denied to-day that any deal exist
ed with the boiling Republicans on the Sena-
torshp but he continued: IF any way
to make German Senator again we will do II.
We are going 70 be carefully on the lookout for
any advantages that can gain. deadlock
would probably content us very we'll. 7 am free
to say that II we could accomplish Mr.. Cor
mans election out Of this mlX-up I would con-
slider II the greatest political achievement that
this State has ever known"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
SUIT AGAINST CHANCELLOR DAY.
THE REV. WILLIAM n. ROCKWELL ASKS FOR
$4,000 FOR ALLEGED LIBEL.

The efforts that the opponents OF Chancellor
James r. Day of Syracuse University have been
making to convict him OF bad faith In his treat
mcnt OF the widow OF Bishop Peck-who gave 10
the University $1,000 on condition that he and MS
wife should be well cared for during their me-
tme-took a new and sensational turn yesterday
when the Rev. William d. Rockwell. who mas all
along been most outspoken against Chancellor Day
instituted n suit against the Chancellor for s2o"o
damages for alleged libel. The papers in the case
were served on the Chancellor yesterday afternoon
1t has been charged that Syracuse University did
not carry its promises to Bishop Peck regarding
the care Of his widow and Mr.. Rockwell the
plaintiff in the suit against Chancellor Day went
so far 20 charge that by reason Of the failure
OF the University to carry out its promises MIS-
Peck actually came to want in her last days TINS
charge OF bad faith and ingratitude has heeh
warmly denied by Chancellor Day and his friends
and the Chancellor in various letters nc mas written
TO the papers on the subject has hotiy asSii lea
Mr.. Rockwell. VINO acted as the principal spoheS-
man for the friends of Mrs. Peck. practically ac-
cusinS him OF fa!sehOod and intimatnS that ne
was acting from interested motives in championlnS
the cause OF the bishops widow.
Mr.. Rockwell is an alumnus OF syracuse nlNer-
sty and pastor OF the Methodist cnurches at
Onondaga Valley. MnOa. Manlius Station ana MOL
vile. y y. He lived AZ the HON" OF Mrs. Ieck
from 1889 until the time OF her death last MONTH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
GENERAL CLAYS WIFE ~ DANGER.
ONE nF HER BROTHERS FIRES TWO SHOTS AT
HER AND SHE TAKES REFUGE IN
HER SISTERS HOUSE

Valley View Ky, Jan II (SpeciaD D-General
Cassius NJ CIay's young wife. Dora barely es-
caned death at II 80 o'clock this morning AT the
hands of her brother Clell Richardson. at whose
house she has been boarding since she left the
General two months ago He fired two shots at
her with a large pistol at "A distance Of twenty
PAGES and then fired a shot at Mrs. John Bryant
his mOther-ln-law. who was with Mrs. cay Dora
ran to the home Of her sister, Mrs. Kelly, about
mile distant where she Is staying tonight.
Mrs Bryant attempted TO communicate with
General Clay but failed. When Clell heard that
nora had gone to Mrs Kelly he sent Mrs Kelly
uord that he would Kill her II she allowed Dora
IN stay there tonight: and he sent word 10 Dora
that he would kill her unless she left her sister $
house Cells brothers. John and Thomas Rich
ardson. are guarding their sisters tonight and
swear that they will kill Cell II he makes any at
tempt 10 carry his threat.
Tho shooting was the result OF a quarrel over
"Xyillle' Bryant, Clclls brother-in-law, who has
made Clells house his home for the last six
,nonths Cell has been sick for week. and while
cnndncd TO mis- house he noticed mat Bryant paid
him We. tcrday, and drove him away Mrs. Bryant
heard OF the treatment her son had received and
ca me 10 Clell this morning. in order persuade
hin TO allow willie 10 return. She had a long
interview with Clell, but he would not agree TO
take willie back, and when Dora spoke up In
drove his mother-n-aw and his sister from the
house.
Immediately after they had gone he secured his
revolver and going the door. opened fire on
them Clel Is desperate character, and so far
the officers have made no attempt to arrest him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER A WITNESS.
BETWEEN TIE STANDARD OIL COMPANY
AND TIE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

BETWEEN TIE STANDARD OIL COMPANY
AND THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Philadelphia. Jan 14-Wllliam Rockefeller. Of the
Standard Oil Company. Il witness to-day In the
United States Circuit Court in the trial OF the suit
of Charles II. Despeaux. surviving member OF the
firm of Fcnaillc & Despcaux. oil rehners in France
against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Tor al
legged discrimination In rates in 1881. lSs- and lesS IN
carrying oil
The case has been on trial since Monday A vast
amount of documentary evidence has been pre-
sentcd and a number Of witnesses examined. The
plaintiff contends that the Standard Oil Company
and some private shippers were given commissions
rebates. and were thus enabled to transport oil
at a less cost than he.
Mr. Rockefeller S testimony to-day was principally
conhrmatory OF that Of a. j. Cassatt. former vice
president OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
who testind earlier in the trial that an agreement
existed between the railroad company ana me
Standard Oil Company by which the latter com
pany received Il rebate in consequence OF ehor'
mously heavy shipments. Mr.. Cassat. addsd 'ha'
the company considered the agreement gooc DUST
ness policy
Mr. Rockefeller said he formerly vice-presi-
den. of the Standard OIL Company. III leu, ne
said, an agreement was made between his company
and Thomas \. Scott, then presideht OF ". I'm
sylvana Railroad Company. that the Stahddll Il
Company for period of five years to receive
a commission crude oil shipped over tne ROAD,
provided it shipped two million barrels or OIL per
annun. Mr.. Rockefeller SAID ne had no uoupt tIla.
his company received the lowest rate that II was
pOss .ble TO obtain.
Regarding the insurance oil Mr Rockefeller
said the Standard Oil Company took It's own
chances on insurance, and he did not know what
other shppere did
Counsel for the plaintiff questioned Mr. Rocke-
feller TO various particulars reSarding matters
which happened long ago. to which witness replled
that he could not remember. and when pressed for
n reason for his forgctfulness replied that IL was
probably due to advancing age.
The witness was then questioned about rebates
and drawbacks and said that he knew OF no diifer-
once between them The object OF each was 70
regarding the agreement In evidence made between
Daniel O'Day. the manager of the AmericaLnS Irahs-
fer Company and President scott IN SfS unurr
which the transfer company was allowed per
ccntage OF 20 GEMS per barrel for the Oil 1t nousnt
for shipment 10 the railroad company. Nlthess
said that the agreement was abrogated In Ieoo ana
that his knowledge received from an attorney
in New,.York Since tho termination OF the ODay-
Scott agreement Mr.. Rockefeller said no reDates
had been paid by the Pennsylvania company 10 ths
STANDARD under the agreements which had eAiS'eu
The court then adjourned. and Mr.. Rockefeller
will resume Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15

NJ Villlers celebrated mis- nincty-sixth birthday
anniversary on Monday % last week. January 3.
in excellent health and spirits and was the re-
cirjent OF many congrstuatory messages from all
narts Of the world. lie has now un!nterruptedly
rcDresented Wolverhampton since 1SS5-a period or
sfxty-th.ee years He first returned in success
sion TO Mr. Fryer three years after the passage OF
the Reform Act OF lS32. in the last Parliament OF
William ~ Mr.. Nilicrs. besides being the Oldest
,,'c-,Ser of Parliament is the Oldest surviving Par
iismontarv candidate. 1t was in 1S26-wliile George
IL was King Of England and queen Victoria was
''olonanied bv his brother. I. Hyde Nillicrs. and
contested KingstOa-u -upOn-Hull under the reform
banner OF Canning: but while his brother was sue
ccrsfi1 al UpdOn Mr.. NIiers was himself beaten
effor = GOOD night. The nearest approach TO the
ON Parliamentary record OF Mr.. VilieIs was fur
nis5ed by Christopher Talbot. his predecessor IN
Who renresentcd GlamOrSan from 1870 TO is'' Mr.
Gladstone entered Iariian'cnt two years before Mt
Al Westminster has been continuous; lndt oI NJ.
81 .istoue was broken when he retired from the
TIonea nj Commons. Being endowed with reten-
,iya ruomorY MIR. NillcrS u dDe 10 entertain ms
f,ionIs for hours narrating many OF ine stIrrlnS
.,ores which he witnessed in the House or Com
mons during the first half OF the century. Among
E"nn7nr Melbourne. Peel Russell DERBY, A0er-
deem RTougham. Wellington. lfuskisson, . Cohheii'
Hume GrOte. Roebuck DlsTaeh. C2Daen ara brIEn,. ~
G,nring had passed away some eight years before
w V't1ors entered Parliament. but the TWO ire
,anti,. met Canning having been bosom friend II
lie ,lncle Mr. Vcrs Delights TO recall the circum-
.,arce mai he was in the House of Commons at
the time Disraeli, then quite a young man. made
his historic speech in which he said, Though the
when II VIII be compelled 10 do so In addition
TO being Father Of the Hogs. o. Comm ons| N Mr:.
Viliers is also Father Of the Enghsn 20 B%Ii lI
W ~ he noeifion OF Father OF the House" s
VI w. Bramston Reach Vi; T.. who has uninteI-
ruptediy represented the Andovcr division OF Han's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
POTTERIES TO BE CONSOLIDATED.
A REPORT THAT \ SYNDICATE HAS SECURED oP-
TIONs OK NEARLY NINETY PER CENT OF
THE FACTORIES IN THE COUNTRY.


Trenton n J.. Jan. II (SpeciaD.-The announce
ment was made I'm this city to-day that there was
soon TO be consolidation OF the potteries OF New
Jersey and the West and that the movement was
concurred in by every big manufacturing pottery
I'm tho State. The scheme is being worked prin-
cpally by New York city capitalists William
Burgess Of the International Pottery is az the
head Of the movement in Trenton. Mr. Burgess
said this afternoon that there was never time
better suited the carrying out Of the proposition
than at this season, when business Is beginning TO
be good He would say nothing whatever regard
ing the details Of the deal
The objects Of the combination are reduction In
the cost Of the production and lessening Of the
-.
could also control the output Of certain necessary
materials such feldspar. Good feldspar Is nm
tied in quantity. and although there are one or
two notteres i'm this city with feldspar quarries OK
their own the great jOrity OF the potteries have
not this advantage. Nearly ninety per cont OF
tho potferies in the country bound by options:
signed in favor Of the agents OF the contemp,ated
trllst and although OF these options VIII eX-
pire as early the middle Of February. every,
Thing now looks as II they can easily be renewed
and the scheme carried out.