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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26
E1Fe arc The Things North Carolina ?oTaGss
are Fighting Sa,

Here are the Things North Carolina
Democrats C'Eypocrats'0 Refused to
Help Us Fight f0r-Choose We This
Day Whom We Will Serve.
The Populists proposed to cooperate
with the Democrats to secure the fol
lowing reforms. These reforms were
opposed by the gold6ugs and monopo
lists, and hence the Democratic party,
controlled by the goldbug monopoly
element, refused to &C operate to sc cure
them.
What need zoe any further Wttness?
Let those aUhO faUOr the fOllOUing re-
forms come auth as; let those oUhO op
pose them stag auth the party that 0p-
poses them. We desire:
90 To elect nine free silver and
anti monopoly Congressman.
C2) To elect six judges of ability
and high character and free from par
tisan bias.
80 To elect twelve solicitors, fear
less and impartial.
a To elect an anti monopoly leg
islalure pledged to the following, viz:
"a a legislature opposed to the
demonetIz alton of silver by private
contract, and which will enact legisla
ton to put a stop to the giving and
taking of gold notes and mortgages.
"(B } A legislature opposed to gov
ernment'by injunction, which will en-
act sufficient Legislation Including a
license law similar to the Wisconsin
statute, to effectually prevent the re
moval to Federal courts all causes
which should be tried in our State
courts
"(C) A legislature opposed to the
80 year lease of the North Carolina
Railroad, and which will use all law
full and legitimate means to set the
same aeide,
"(D) a legislature opposed to free
passes, and which Will make the pres
ent law prohibiting the giving ct free
passes apply equally to those receiving
the same.
"(E) a legislature in favor Of a free
ballot and a fair cunt, and which will
enact Legislation guaranteeing &c each
political party, the right of being rep
resented on al election boards by rep
resentatives of it's own selection.
Cd a legislature in favor Ct a sys-
tenn of local stlf government, and
which will enact under proper safe
guards sufficient Legislation TO guaran
tee to the counties the right to elect
local officials.
"G) A legislature in favor of q re-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as Administrator
of John S~carboro. deceased, late OF
Wake County, N. O., this is to notify
all persons having claims against the
Estate of said decease to exhibit them
TO the undersigned o or before the
21st day of July, 1899, or this notice
will bs plead in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment.
This 21st day Of July 1898
L D ECAEB0RO,
Administrator.
DOUGLAS 6 EIMMs,
Attorneys.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26

duction of freight, passenger and ex
press rates. and OF telegraph and tele
phone tariffs to the gold standard level.
That will endorse the action of Com
missioner Pearson in taking a stand
for such reduction, and which will favor
upholding the Railroad Commission
law making the same effective accord
ing to all of it's intents and purposes,
and which will enact legislation pro
viding for the election of railroad
commissioners by the people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26
HOW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fog
anv case Of Catarrh tina cannot be cured by
HALLS Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. j. Che
ney for the last l6 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST &TRQAx, Wholesale Drugg1sts, rocco, y.
gists, Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26
LOWEST IN FIFTY YEARS.
Cotton Has Declined a Quarter Cent In
side n Week

NEW YORK, July 2I.-The price Of
cotton On the New York Cotton Elk,
change to-day WAS the lowest for this
season in fifty years. August delivery
opened at 5 SO cents a pound, against
5 80 cents, the closing price on Wed
nesdap, and, under a general unload
ing by tired holders, declIned rapidly
to 5 70, closing at $50 In a week the
price mas gone down I cent a pound.
The loves recorded price ia 5 % for
December.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26

In rejoicing over the brilliant vic
tories Of our army and navy, and
while glOritying in our great national
strength, it would be well to remember
these beautiful lines from that master
piece, Klpling's RecessionaI:
If drunk with sight of power, wa
loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee in
awe
Such bCastirgs as the GentiIes use
Or lesser breeds without the law
Lord God a LCets be with Us vet,
Lest we tol get-les5 we forgctl
The tumult and the shouting de;
The captains aud the kings depart;
Lo, all our pCmO Of yesterday
Is Il with Ninevah anO Tyre.
Judge OF the nations, spare Us YET
g we forget, lest we forget.
tor heathen heart that puts her trust
In reeklng tube and iron shard,
Al! valiant dust that builds Il dust.
ana guarding, calls not Thee to
guard;
For frantic boast and foolish word.
tny mercy on Thy people, LordI"
Monroe FL quirer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26
NOTICE.

correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
DR.. Cyrus Thompson will speak at
Salem Church, 4 miles North OF Colds
boro. Wayne county, on Thursdey July
2s5h, at II o'clock. All a1e invited to
come and bring baskets. We expect
the largest gathering that ever assem-
bled in Wayne county.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26

We advise all interested in educa-
ton to send to Prof. W. T. Whitsett,
Whitsett. N. @, for a copv of the ele
CANT Catalogue of WHITSErT 1NSTI.
TOTE, apd learn tuil particulars OF
ry advantages. at the very lowest pos
sible rates. Over two hundred stu
dents were there last year.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26
ATE HOLES in AIS STOMACH.
Result of a Carolina Soldiers E experiment.
at Whiskey Making.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, July % "A
private Of the First South Carolina
regiment tried his hand at making
whiskey the other night. AS a result
of his exeriment one man is dead, while
three others are seriously i'll. The name
of the enterprising soldier vino con
ceived and executed this scheme could
not be learned.
He obtained some alcohol, and with
the use of wood ashes, pepper and a
and a little coloring matter, proceeded
TO make what he thought was as good
whiskey as the boys could get from the
saloons Of Chattanooga, and he sold a
quantity of the stuff.
Crepes Colgan, a private of the regi-
meut, bought and drank some of the
concoction, and in a very short time he
was dead.
The post norton investigation show
ed that ashes, alcohol and other ingre
dents had made 8 powerful Iye that
had actually eaten holes in the mans
stomach.
Three others who are i'll may re
cover. The whiskey maker Is under
arrest.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26

l am sure that those who advertise
in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER are richly
rewarded. l was overwhelmed with
replies to my ad. in it.-B F. White,
Mebane. N. O., February Is, 1898.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26

Upon the subject of Admiral Dewey's
religion, DR.. Fisk seys: Admiral
Dewey is not a Catholic, as has been
enormously stated by the press. He
was reared an orthodox Congregation,
8list, but has long been a member Of
the Presbyterian Church. On being
assigned Fo.cOmmand IN the Pacific he
removed his Church relations to the
neighborhood Of San Francisco and be-
came a member of the Presbyterian
church ct Vail, j., the nearest to the
naval station On Mare leland. The
church Is under the p~astorate Of Rev.
Theodore E. Burnhour. In this church
Admiral Dewey was elected to the
Cf6ce Of ruling elder, the duties of
which he has faithfully discharged when
he was at home" We knew that it
could not be otherwise, in spite Of the
alleged claim of an Episcopal clergy
man in Vermont that Admiral Dewey
WRs a member Of his church. Not only
is the admiral a Presbyterian, but he
is a ruling elder, and it is clear that he
was predestinated to give the Span
iards the worst drubbing they ever
had.-EX.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26
CATAWBA : COLLEGE.

NEWTON, N. @.
Next Session Begins August 9, 1898.
Full Academic, Business and Collegi-
ate Courses, with Music and Art. Ten
accomplished Instructors, Good Build
ings, Apparatus, Libraries, etc
Thorough work and moderate expen
seq. Pure water and mountain air.
Worthy persons helped. Catalogue
Free For particulars address.
REV. J. O. CLAPP, D. D. PRES
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-26

Young men should stick to the farm.
the fountain Of all wealth, the nursery
every virtue.
The Press., 1898-04-28
NnDo.,a q streets.

There was discussion in progress on
the question of naming the new streets
of Washington and making some
changes in the names of those already
christened when a man, who has lived
in the city long enough not to be face
tious at the expense of anything SO
trodden underfoot as a street is, began
to say something.
whats the use of doing anything
with the names of streets, . he in.
quired, especially with the names OF
those that are fit as they are? Now,
take the lettered streets as an example.
They are named appropriately enough
il the inhabitants would only live up to
their opportunities. For instance, the
first people should live on A street and
the sweet people on B street, the navy
people on G street, though the blind
people would prefer it; the profane peo-
pie on D. street, the egotistic people
on street; the rurals are not to be pro-
vided for, because there is no J street
the IngersolI people on L street, the
printers on NJ street, the debtors on Y
street, the billiard players on Q street,
the Cinnamon on T street, the unselfish
people on U street, the married people
on w street, the pest people,
''Stop him." interrupted a listener,
''stop him It's his treat" And then
each man named his treat to suit him
self, and the facetious man paid for all.
Washington Star.
The Press., 1898-04-28
a Closa shave.

A darby was suing a railroad COM
pany for damages caused by the killing
of his cow There was strong suspi-
cion that be had purposely driven the
COW on the track.
Ibid you not drive the animal in
front of the engineer asked the lawyer
for the road.
''No, sub, didn'tp'
You'll swear you didn't"
Yes, sub, ten times over. -
He won the case, but as he pocketed
the check for his money some one over
heard him say:
''Dat wuz narrow escape l had, l
tell you, butt tole him de truth. 1t
Wuzn't me what driv' de cow in front
er de engine, but my brother-in-law-
he de one done it. | mighty glad dat
lawyer stop when he did, 'kase he VIVA
right in de family. Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The Press., 1898-04-28
a Queer Ronanoe.

Valentine Hollingsworth accompanied
William Penn in re good ship We'll
come and settled in Delaware upon the
banks of the Brandywine. Katherine,
his daughter, "a delectable Quaker
maiden . the pride of the little settle
ment, was wooed and won by big
George Robinson. But George was Of
the church of England, and Katherine
''must be married in meeting
George, writes the author Of Heir
looms In Miniature, = was willing to
join the society, be Friend and be
married in meeting or anywhere else
that Katherine said. Accordingly he
and Katherine made their first declara-
ton 9th day, LIST month, 1888. =
The elders, however, had "scruples.
seeing that Georges conversion was
very sudden, and shey asked him this
searching question:.
Friend Robinson, dost thou join the
Society of Friends from conviction OF
for the love of Katherine Holdings.
worth?''
George hesitated. He priced the truth
and he did wish to marry Katherine. Sc
he answered:
81 wish to join the society for the
love of Katherine Hollingsworth.
The Friends counseled delay and
that Friend Robinson should be persua'
sively and instructively dealt with. !
Shrewd men as they were, they allowed
Katherine to deal with him, and with
in year George joined the society as .
true convert.
An old manuscripts reads, He and
Katherine were permitted to begin I
long and happy married life together
being for many years an example o
piety and goodness to those aroun'
them and retaining their love of trntl
and loyalty to the society 70 the last. =
The Press., 1898-04-28
The welsh Rabbit.

Those who have accepted the incon.
sistent name of Welsh rabbit for toast.
ed cheese ON the assumption that it is a
corruption of Welsh "rarebit" will
have. to revise their view. According tG
writer in MacmiIlan's Magazine,
:, Welsh rabbit is genuine slang term
belonging to a large group which de.
scribe in the same humorous way the
special dish or product of a peculiar dis
trict. For examples, an Essex lion is q
calfI a Fieldlane duck is baked Sleeps
head; Glasgow magistrates or Norfoll
capons are red behring's; Irish apricot'
or Munster plums are potatoes; Graves
end sweetmeats are jshrimps.
The Press., 1898-04-28

Sixty-nine towns have applied for a
share of the 800, 900 state appropriation
for highway improvements. About $4,000
is uncalled for. 1t is the commissioners
intention, after the exact amount uncalled
for has been determined, to extend the
time so that other towns which have not
applied may come in and share in the bal
ance 7 70 rata. Sixty-four towns applied
last year, an increase this year of five
towns. The following towns in this vi
cinity have applied: Manchester, Put
nam, Windham, Woodstock, Stafford and
Vernon.
The Press., 1898-04-28
Curious Customs.

A curious marriage custom obtains in
the island of Himla, just opposite the
island of Rhodes. The Greeks, by whom
it is peopled, earn their living by the
sponge fishery. No girl in this island is
allowed to marry until she has brought
up certain number of sponges, which
must be taken. from certain depth. In
some. of. the other Greek islands this
demonstration of ability is required OF
the men, and if there are several suitors
for the hand of maiden her father be-
slows her on the man who can dive best
and bring up the largest number OF
sponues. =
The Press., 1898-04-28
Floating Boys.

W# ~ q y y 4AlH719NaA1B N1H'l3's-
S.'Floating bogs'' are found in the
Lake of the Woods and other waters OF
Minnesota The boys nourish large
number Of plants. shrubs aud even small
trees, as well as little animals. They
drift about with the winds, and some
times get caught in sheltered coves,
where they remain and become fixed to
the bottom a~l,
The Press., 1898-04-28
Nursery Rhyme Number One.

When old Mother Hubbard
Went to her cupboard,
And found there was nothing to eat,
She picked up her basket, her bonnet and cane
and hurried away done the street,
To the chicago Grocery store, where she got
her basket filled with all sorts OF good things, at
such low prices, that when she got home her
little dog fairly danced with delight at the pros
pect OF such a fat meal.
The Press., 1898-04-28

A New York ''green goods" establish
ment was successfully worked by a
Williamstown, Mass, man recently. a.
s. Laliberte, French tailor in that place
received letter short time ago which
in the usual style offered large amount
of counterfeit money, mot to be dis
tinguished from the genuine" for COM
paratively small sum, Mr.. Laliberte had
his doubts and wrote, asking for sample.
He received In reply good 81 bill, which
was so satisfactory that he wrote again,
asking why the sample had not been sent,
as he had desired. Another dollar was
the result. The expected "dupe" is in
doubt whether to try again or not, but is
convinced that there are more fools in the
world than is generally believed.
The Press., 1898-04-28
Her Nose Also.

She was bride of only three short
months, but she had her troubles and
naturally made a confdant of her
mother.
f'My dear child, said the mother,
''if you would have neither eyes noz
ears when your husband comes home
latevfrom the club, you might be hap
pier ~
Perhaps SO, answered the young
wife, with an air of WEAKNESS, but
what am l to do with my nose?'-Chi-
caRo News.
The Press., 1898-04-28

The New York, Puritan, and Cincinnati
bombarded the forts at Mantanzas, Cuba,
yesterday. The engagement began at
12.45 and closed at 10 There were no
casualties on the American side. Great
damage is known to have been done at
Mantanzas, and it is believed there was
loss of life.
The Press., 1898-04-28

The First regiment will form part OF
the force which the state of Connecticut
will furnish the United States for the war
with Spain The fact was communicated
to Colonel Burdett yesterday afternoon
The Press., 1898-04-28
: The Unexpected.

~ Laura--~Wh Bob, proposed last
night, did you know what was coming?
$ Lucretia-No, / didn't know papa
was within hearing; neither did Bob.
Poor Bob - Yonkers Statesman.
The Press., 1898-04-28
nIsTRICT OF HOLLAND, IS. Pr

INSTRUCT OF TOLLAND, SIS. Pro-
~ bate Court, April 25th. 1895
Estate OF Michael Riskey, late OF TOlland, ln
said district, deceased.
Upon the application OF Appolene Riskey,
praying that letters Of administration may be
granted on said estate, as per application more
fully appears, 1T is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate Office in Tolland, In
said district. on the 4th day of May, A. d.
1898, at o'clock in the forenoon OF said day.
and that notice be given of the pendency OF SAID
application and the time and place Of hearing
thereon by publishing the same once in some
newspaper having a circulation in said district
and by posting copy thereof on the public sign.
post in the town of Toll md in said district.
VIM D. HOLMAN Judge.
The Press., 1898-04-28
me ne.

81 hear that Throggins and his wife
have separated. What was the trouble?"
He lost his magnificent tenor voice,
and she ceased to care for him.
"Then it was nothing but vocal
cord that bound them. Chicago Trib-
una
The Press., 1898-04-28

It may be all right to write love let
tiers ION typewriter, but they oaght
not 70 he manifnlded. = Eoston Globe.
The Press., 1898-04-28
For a Perfect Complexion, and
a Clear, Healthy Skin, use
COSMO BUTTERMILK SOAP.
SOLD BY 5-:.
WY. ID. HEALD.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The STAFFORD SPRINGS AGRICULTURAL sooIE.
new e Woo Grand STAND to be s et long
4G feet wide. viii receive bids for the whole
job complete or for labor only. Plans and Speci.
All bids must be in by Saturday, May nth. The
society reserve the privilege of rejecting any or
all bids If they think it for the interest OF the
society to do so. e. G. DENNIS,
ct Chairman of the Building Conn.,
The Press., 1898-04-28

Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks IN
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births
marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
United to the waste basket without attention.
This paper is mailed regularly to its suoscriO-
eHs until q definite order to discontinue Is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut CouTant
BemI-weeklyl furnished for s2.l5 per year.
The Press., 1898-04-28
MoTICE.

All persons liable to pay a tax OF % mills on
the dollar In the town OF Union, on list OF 1897
also military and poll tax, are here notified that
for the purpose OF receiving said taxes, VIII De
at the post ONCE, Mashapaug, Monday, May "a
from I'd a. m. to 10 m, and at the town hall from
TO p. m. Also at the Union post onice, Mon
day, May 80, 1898, from to D. no. To all taxes
remaining unpaid June list, Will be added legal
interest and fees for collecting.
f. L. UPHAM, Collector.
Union, Conn April 1st 1898.
The Press., 1898-04-28

. All the houses in London and New
York could be- buiIt out of the lava
thrown ont by Mount Vesuvius since
the FIRST recorded eruption in A. D. 70.
The Press., 1898-04-28

A Spanish feet is reported to have sail
ed for the American coast.
The Press., 1898-04-28
COLLECTORS. NOTICE.
BOROUGH or sTAFFoRD SPRINGS.

BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRINGS.
All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough
of STANFORD Springs, on list OF 1897, are hereby
notified that am ready to receive the same
All taxes are due May 1st, and on all taxes not
paid by June Isl, interest at 8 per cent. per an
mum will be charged. together with legal fees
for collecting. will be at Btdwell & cos mar
ket every weekday afternoon, except Friday, tC
receive said taxes. AMOS N. NICHOLS.
STAFFORD Springs. April 25, 1898.
The Press., 1898-04-28

MCLAUGHLIN SON, PUBLISHERS.
$3.50 year. II paid strictly in advance, S1.S6'
The Press., 1898-04-28
Smith & MURRAY.
49,

The selling of fine silks is the magnet
OF attraction this week.
1t is a notable sale In many respects
first, because the goods are new and de-
sirable; and best of all is the iowness of
price.
LOT IA beautiful collection OF this
seasons Taffetas in Plaids, Checks, Ro-
man and other stripes, and Brocades-in
two, three and four-color combinations,
desirable for Innings, waists, skirts or old
gowns, and never retailed less than one
dollar a yard.
Our price 60c yard
Among these are FIVE pieces of fine
Satin Duchess In Cerise and Turquoise,
slightly imperfect, worth one dollar and
quarter.
LOT 2-Twenty-fve pieces OF the new
Printed Foulards, nothing like them out
side New York or Boston, in the newest
colorings, and also small Blue and White
aud Black and White figures adapted for
the gay or somber, worth one dollar and
quarter yard.
Our price zoe a yard.
LOT 3-Seventy-five pieces of the latest
Novelty Stripes, Bayaderes, Barre and
Ondule Warp Prints, almost beyond our
description, the best the market affords
nNr1d a.,lI
quarter, but they will go better still at
sSc yard
Our reputation Is not to sell inferior
grades at low price, but these qualities
at the lowest possible price.
court square entrance.
The Ames Bicycles.
Standard wheels-there's none better
in point OF Workmanship or quality of
materials.
PRICE $500.
Judge not by the price-but compare
with other wheels.
Sensational Prices
on Dress StuffS.
just the wanted kinds are being sold
far below their retail value.
Wash stuffs at ridlculously low prices.
Fine Printed Dlmlties, Lappet Stripes
and Printed Organdies-none worth less
than Zoe. a yard.
Sale price DC yard.
Rear Of main store.
Stamped Linen Doilies at prices less
than their value.
1Sx1S-in Stamped Linen Doilies, 15c
each.
Large assortment OF Battenburg Pat
terms, &c. to zoe. each.
Standard Fashion Patterns are best
6S"TETVW q NMW1nD Any
The Press., 1898-04-28
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro

~ bate Court, April 23d, 1893.
Estate OF Penuel Pl1mpton, late of SturbTidge,
State OF Massachusetts,, deceased.
Upon the application of Franklin F. Piimpton,
praying that an instrument in writing. purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of said
Penuel Plimpton, deceased, may be proved, ap-
proved, allowed and admitted 1 to probate, as pei
Ordered-that said application be heard and
determined at the probate Office in stanford, In
said district, on the 5th day of May, A. D.
1885, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, and that notice
be given OF the tendency of said application and
the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper haV
ing circulation in said district, and by posting
copy thereof on the public signpost in the tow
of Union, In said district.