The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09
EDITORIAL T

Mr.. Simmons reply to Mr.. New
boorne was crowded out of Jul last
issue. We were even compelled to
slightly condense Mr.. Mewboorne's let
ter in order to give it a place. Now we
shall expect those brethren who &C.
cused US of unfairness to prove their
fairness by correcting their untrue
statements regarding our position in
the matter.
College Trustees and religious jour
mails may Fquirm, but the fact remains
that they are not in a position to op-
pose trusts SO long as they accept the
blood money wrung from the public,
and it is but natural that these trusts
can have an Influence in shaping the
policy of these colleges. II trustees
and professors are not better than the
balance of mankind they will be in
huenced. Christian Education" can
not succeed with such environments.
The County Union published at Dunn
in Harnett County is a funny paper.
In it's issue of July 27ah it advises the
negroes OF Harnett County to demand
recognition. Tt says they are entitled
to part of the county ticket and in the
same issue and same column it calls
upon the people of the county to or.
ganiz9 what it terms white Supre-
macy Clubs" Wants one in every
School house in the County. Is con
eistency a jewelf
The Agricultural Department paid
into the State Treasury during the
year ending June 1st, 1898, $50 O33 70
which vas the largest years work of
the Department. The amount turned
in for the two years, from June 1st,
'95, to June 1st, 81. was 800, 172 80, or
an average of $50 O86 45-$7 947 % less
per year than last year. MeWboorne
took charge of the Department June
list, 1897, So this shows the first years
operations sircs the old admin1stra
ton went out compared with the best
two years under the old regime. Per
haps the News and Distorter can get
SSG4C SSA4AO&g SAASs
An editorial in last weeks issue of
q certain religious paper in this State
surprised us-surprised US, first, be
cause of the style, which did not be
come q religious paper; second, because
it was bitterly partisan, which in a re
ligious paper is disgusting, and third,
because an attempt was made to cover
up this dirty partisan work with the
spotless cloak of Christian education,
which made it disgraceful. Does such
work merit the confidence or support
of Christians But we will let that pass,
for We believe the author now regrets
that he gave place to his wrath, and
we trust he will bring forth fruits meet
for repentance.
The Biblical Recorder Of last week,
speaking of the controversy between
this paper and it, says that we sur
render" and back down." thereby
leaving the erroneous impression on
the minds OF its readers that this paper
did attack Christian education" and
while still opposing it, was compelled
to surrender" Do you consider that
fair, Bro. Bailey, when you know that
we simply explained for your benefit
q certain paragraph, putting on it the
same construction which we have held
60 all the lWhile7 Or will you compel
as to adopt the language of the slums,
assume supernatural power, and say:
"You give out statements you know
are not trueF" We are told this ia your
way of saying a man is does not agree
with you.