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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09
THE UNION POPULIsr TELLS A
TALE,

The Union Populist, a new paper
published at Greenville, North Caro-
lima, rather put it on to the Democrats
Of that town, It says "a great deal is
being said about negro supremacy, and
about a white mans party, and our
town government. Now about our town
government, whether it is good or bad
we are not going to stop to discuss. We
have a Democratic Mayor, Treasurer,
Tax List Taker, two white councilmen,
four colored councilmen and one negro
policsm an" And it says that this pO-
liceman was elected by the Chairman Of
the Democratic party of Pitt county,
he having voted for him in a tie ballot
in preference to a white man. Had
We more anti Democratic papers in
the eastern part of tho State q great
deal Of the inconsistency of the Demo
cratic party which has been kept In
the dark would be exposed as well az
many other dark deeds committed by
that party in the East Winston Re-
publican.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09
INFORMATION WANTED!

Correspondence Of the Progressive Farmer.
Some time ago you published in your
paper that the three Democratic Coun
ty Commissioners elected by the people
of Johnston county refused to recog,
nize as County Commissioners Mr..
John r. Coates and myself who were
appointed by Judge Robinson under
the act of 1895. On the first Monday
in June, 1897, the said board passed a
resolution stating that the act of 1892
abolished the Office. Yet we have re-
fused to acknowledge that they had q
right to pass such a resolution and we
have attended Except in case Of sick
ness) every meeting Of the board since.
Yet the three Democrats on the board
refuse to recognize US and will not al
low us any pay. l have no idea that
the board would have passed such a
resolution had it not been from outside
pressure, as they are men who want to
do what is right.
Now my object in giving this state
ment to the public is to re quest some
of your readers to give me some infor
nation on this subject in other coun
ties where two additional commission,
ers were appointed by the Judge under
the act of 1895, whether the two add.
tional ones have been ousted in ell the
counties or not.
E D SNEAD
To1,r Oohs NJ ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09

him in constant pain, that was borne
with the iron fortitude which might
have been expected.
The beginning Of the end was July
90, when the Prince was confined to
his bed. He had been several days
Frustrated before an inkling of his de-
cline reached the world.
BISMARCK WAS
Born at Schonhausen April 1, 1915.
Created a Count September 16, 1866.
Created Prince Won Bismarck March,
1871. &
Became Member of the Prussian Diet,
1916.
Represented Prussia in the old Ger.
man Bund (Frankfort) 1848.
Ambassador at St. Petersburg, 1850
to 1862.
Went as Ambassador to Paris, 1852.
Became First Minister of the Prus-
sian Grown in 1872.
Remodelled the Map Of Europe 1862
to 1872.
Died at Friedrichsruh July 80, 1898.
What Gladstone was to England
Bismarck was to Germany.
The Atlanta Journal says:
The two men who have filed the
largest places in the eye Of the world
during the present century have passed
away only a few weeks apart.
Men more different. than Gladstone
and Bismarck are very rarely seen and
are not easily imaginable. To compare
them except in the long terms of their
public service and the brilliancy of
their careers would be impossible; to
contrast them it is only necessary to
outline their characteristics and their
records. The contrast was both essen
tial and circumstantial.
1t cannot be said that Bismarck was
scrupulous. The Ems forgery, -
which precipitated the war with
France, proves that he would not hest
tate to adopt devious methods to &C.
complish what he deemed desirable re
suits. He saw that war between France
and Germany was inevitable, and he
determined to have it brought on in a
manner most to Germany 3 advantage.
In order to do so he did not hesitate to
adopt deceit; he deliberately and glad
~ played false cards.
Napoleon the Third was a child in his
hands. Stern and hard and harsh as
he was to the world, even to his own
people, there was in him a deep tender
ness for his family and the fewpersons
outside his own home whom he took
into his friendship. He would have
laid down his life joyfully for the old
emperor whom he served so superbly
and whose grandson treated him with
almost unparalleled ingratitude. His
last years were embittered by that
mean act, and he died in the belief that
Germany had lost some of it's glory
and much OF it's hope.
Considering the visible effects of the
labors OF the two men, Bismarck must
be placed far above Gladstone. But
we must reflect that Gladstone i'm
planted and strengthened in the minds
OF millions ideas and influences which
will live and change the destinies OF
nations. Bismarck stood in the path.
way of a progress so potent that even
his Titanic figure could not stay it
Gladstone kept his face toward the
morning and marched jubilantly to
ward the full day as a leader of man.
kind toward larger liberty and juster
government.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09

He is a farmer by birth, the son of
a farmer, with an Anglo-Saxo te-
nacity Of purpose, and a sense of honor
as clear and true as the blade of his
little Santo Domingo machete."
This is the essence of the description
OF him by FItzhugh Lse, "a grim, res
olute, conscientious old man of seven
ty-fve years"
Altogether G omf z is one of the most
picturesque generals of the century
and we are glad to give our readers a.
picture Of him A much larger one
can be found in a recent issue of Har-
per's Weekly.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09

General Maxine Gomez, the com
mander Of the Cuban insurgents, is
described in a recent book, which
comes from Boston, entitled, "March-
ing With Gomez" We quote:
He is a gray little man. His clothes
do not fit we'll, and. perhaps, if you
saw it in a photograph, his figure might
seem old and ordinary. But the mo-
ment he turns his keen eyes on you,
they strike like a blow from the shout
der. You feel the will, the fearless
ness, and the experience of men that
is in those eyes, and their owner be
comes a giant before you.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09

mountainous trails of eastern Porto
Rico this summer, sparing neither man
nor beast and stopping for nothing but
necessity.
Ponce is situated on the south coast
of the island of Porto r CO, on a plain,
about two miles from the seaboard.
1t is regularly built-the central part
almost exclusively of brick houses and
the suburbs Of wood. 1t is the residence
of the military commander and the
seat Of an official chamber of COM
MERGE. There is an appellate criminal
court, besides other courts; two church.
es-one Protestant, said to be only one
in the Spanish West Indies-two hos
pitfalls besides the military hospitals,
a home Of refuge for the old and poor,
a pefectly equipped fire department, a
bank, a theatre, three first class hotels,
and gas works. The city has an ice
machine, and there are n hundred
and fifteen vehicles for public convey
Rnce. The inhabitants who number
about Is 900 are principally occupied
in mel c antlle pursuits; but carpenters
brio klayers, joiners, tailors, shoemak-
ers, and BARRIERS find good employ
ment. The department of Ponce counts
about 40 600 inhabitants. The chief
occupation Of the people are the Guilt
walton of sugar, cocoa, tobacco, and
oranges, and the breeding of cattle.
Commercially, Ponce is the second
city Of Importance on the island. A
fine road leads to the port (Plays),
where all the import and export trade
IS transac Led. Playa has ABOUT 5. OCO
inhabitants, and here are situated the
custom houses, the eff 70 of the captain
of the port, and all the consular Offices.
The port is spacious and will hold YES
sells of % feet draft. Toe climate on
account Of the sea breeze during the
day and land breezs at night, is not
oppressive, though warm; and water
for all purposes, including the ire
department, is amply supplied by an
aqueduct. -
OF particular interest to Americans
at the present time is the city of Ponce,
the first place of Importance on the
island to fall into the hands of the in
vading army under General Miles,
Atlanta Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09
Mr.. Emerson Y

by it's geographical position Porto
Rico is peculiar adapted to become the
center Of an extensive and furnishing
commerce. The fourth in size among
the Antilles, it lies to the windward of
Cuba, Santo Domingo and Jamaica,
and of those important commercial
outlets. the Gulf Of Mexico and the
Bay of Honduras. 1t is within easy
reach Of all the other islands Of the
West indies, only a few hours sail
from the Danish colonies ST. Thomas
and ST. Croix, and a few days sail
from the coasts of Venezuela and the
United States. As a coaling station
and a strategetic center as well, it is
an i'll important key to the western
hemisphere. ALI that has been said
for the old -mooted purchase of the Dan
ish West Indies, only go miles away
applies with far greater force to the &C.
qusition Of Porto Rico, with it's dozen
good harbors and safe road steads, as
compared to the one miniature port Of
ST. Thomas. In tact the whole coost
line of the island is indented with har-
bore, bays and creeks, where ships Of
the heaviest tonnage may come and
anchor. Most Of these ports have the
additional attraction Of general health.
fulness and abundant water supply.
Few countries of the extent Of Porto
/ Rico are as richly Watered. Sew
enteen rivers and untold creeks
and streams, taking their rise
in the mountains, o the val.
Ievs of the north coast and fall into the
sea. Some Of these are navigable for
/ several miles from their mouth, at least
for echooners and coasting vessels OF
moderate draught. Thus the rivers of
Bayamo and Rio Piedras, which flow
into the harbor Of San Juan, the cap
ital, are deep enough to allow small
briggs to discharge their cargoes on
their banks, while the rivers Of Arie
| cibo, Manati, Loisa and Trabajo are of
such astonishing breadth and depth
| that it is difficult to realjzs how such
] large bodies Of water could gather in
so short a course. D
This facility of water car! age is OF
great Importance to the Porto Ricans,
who can thus safely and cheaply ex
port the produce of their fertile hills
and valleys. In a country where it
does not rain occasionally for six
months at a time, moreover, such
abundant water supply is invaluable
for purposes OF irrigation and for wa
tering the stock"
In Porto Rico the staple products
are sugar and ~naolasses, though the cul.
/ tivetion OF coffee and tobacco is fast
forging to the front. Other lucra
tive exporda," says MI. Emerson, ARE
fruit, guano, live stock and hides.
The live stock, and particularly the
horses, are justly famous all over the
West Indies. Wherever / went in a
recent cruise through the Caribbean
sea, at all events, I found that Porto
Rico ponies were preferred to all 9th
ers. Personally, I can attest that I
have never ridden a better horse than
the cream colored little PAGER, On the
bare back of Whica ! rode over the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09
Four Oaks, N. Q.
A FAMOUS COOKS FRIED AP-
PLES.

Pare and core the apples, keeping
them whole; cut into slices crosswise,
sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar and a
little lemon juice. Stand aside for
fifteen minutes; then dip each slice
into a batter; slide quickly into the
hot fat, fry on one aide, turn and fry
on the other.-Mrs. 8. T. Rorer, in
Ladies' Home Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09

Mr. Poultney Bigelow makes an in
< teresting observation in the tenth Of
his series Of articles called "A Yankee
IN Spain" In Harper's Weekly Of July
Is, he says: Let me remark that
throUgho1t Spain l cannot remember
seeing a single drunken man, not even
among the soldiers. And Spain is q
country where wine is cheaper than
milk-at times not dearer than pure
water. Here lie stuff for the teeto-
taller. The world over we find
that the cheaper the wine, the more
temperate the people; for drunksrds,
commend me to Eogland and the Uni
ted States, where wine is heavily
taxed"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09
ISLAND OF PORTO RICO A LAND
OF PROMISE.

Aside from the Strategic Importance to
the United States The Island is Fer
tile, Well Watered and Rich in All the
Products of the Tropics Health Con.
ditiops Fine.
The island of Porto Bico, which is
destined to be the last jumping off
place for Spenish rule in the West
Indies, was discovered by Columbus
on his return VOYAGE in 1893. I was
then called Boringuen, and it was a
happy inspiration on the part of the
famous discoverer to change it's Indian
name to Puerto Rico, which means
erich Port"
Porto Rico hes been a more produc-
tive colony for Spain than even Cuba,
but the greater part Of its commerce
has long since veered over to the
United States, and it's early acquisition
by this country will mean an even
greater development of the splendid
resources of the island. American
trade with Porto Rico has been gain
ing at the rate of 5000, 900 a year.
The latest figures published in re-
gard to the trade of the island-in
1895-gives the value of the total i'm
ports as $16. 155, O56, against $18. BIG,
971 for the preceding year. The
exports were valued at $14, 629, against
$16, OLE. 665 in 1894. This falling of in
trade was due to che war which began
in 1895.
The island of Jrto Rico, according to
a recent report of the British consul,
has an extent of about 3 1868 SO lare
miles IS miles broad and 95 miles
long. The SEatesman's Year Book,
1898, gives the population at 813, 937,
of which over 100000 are negroes
There are 40 miles of telegraph and
1877 miles of railway, besides ITO miles
under construction. According to a
report by United States Consul Stew
art, of San Juan, there are about $50
miles Of good road on the island. Else
where, transportation is Effected on
horseback. The British report re.
ferred to says that the telephone sys-
tenn of San Juan, Ponce and Mayegusz
have recently been contracted for by
local syndicates. In Ponce a United
States company obtained the contract
for the material. There are 100 sta
tions already connected, and it is ex
pected that 200 more will be in opera
ton shortly. There have been recent
harbor improvements in San Juan.
An excellent article on Porto Rico
appeared in The Review of Reviews,
contributed by Mr.. Edwin Emerson,
whose remarkable exploit in June in
crossing the island as q temporary
memOer of the United States secret
service, attracted wide attention. Mr..
Emerson's trip vas exceptionally dar-
ing and, Of course, perilous in the
highest degree. Indeed, nothing but
his presence of mind, ready wit, and
high pluck got him out OF the difficult
ties which would certainly have result
ted in the case of any man less clever,
in the deplorable fate of being shot as
a spy. The newspapers. throughout
the country have published the story
Mr.. Enerson's adventures under the
guise of a German correspondent
named "Emerssohn." On one coca
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-09

The brightest stars are burning suns,
The deepest water stiIIest runs,
The laden bee the lowest h.es,
The richest mine the deepest lies"
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mountainous trails of eastern Porto
Rico this summer, sparing neither man
nor beast and stopping for nothing but
necessity.
The record-union., 1898-12-17
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transactions
have been recorded since our last re-
port:
Estate of Mary Townsend, to distri-
bution-Undivided one-fifth of land in
sections % and 80, township 10 north,
range 8 east
A. G. Folger to Mrs. E. Holt-South
half of west half of lot s, and K
and Twenty second and Twenty third
streets; $3.50
c. V. Talmadge to Charles D. Fawcett
survey 295; $11 200
Herman Bendel to r. G. Hanford-
Lots 43. Al, 40, 46 and Al, subdivision
Isaac w. Roden and Emma Maitland
to John w. Roden-Part of lower half
of lot q, lower Daylor estate
James NJ. and Carlyle Wait and wives
to Luther Wait, Sr., and w. S. Wait
South half and south half of north half.
of section II, township 10 north, range
) east
Luther Wait, Sr., to William S. Wait
East two-thirds of southeast quarter,
and east two-thirds of south half of
northeast quarter, section II, township
10 north, range 5 east; So, ,O00
Luther Wait, ST., to Carlyle Wait ct
ux.-West one-third of southeast quar-
ter, and west one-third of south half, of
northeast quarter, and east one-third
of southwest quarter, and east one
third Of south half Of northwest quarter
Of section H. township 10 north. range
5 east; 5000.
I. A. Snider ct ux. to r. H Lambert
North quarter of lot ), S and T and
Tenth and Eleventh streets; S31O.
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the wheel upside down on this, resting
1t on the saddle and handle bar. Pro-
vide yourself with a quantity of old
clothes (washed cotton and old merino
are excellenD, some coal OIL cycle oil,
putz and whiting.
First remove the dust from the frame
with dry brush. If the rims and
frames are muddy use a damp cloth,
put not too much, and wipe them thor
oughly dry afterward. If the enamel
OF the frame appears streaked after
using the wet cloth, rub it with a dry
piece of cloth or chamois. Do not use
oily rags on the enaIneled parts Then
take some tepid water and a cloth and
wash the tires. The spokes should be
cleaned with putz in the same man
ner as silver is cleaned with powder
put on with small cloth and then
rubbed until polished with another one.
II your spOkes are rusted coal oil is
the most effective thing there is to re-
move the rust. Rub with a cloth wet
with this until the rust yields: then
polish with the putz afterward.
Clean the INNS ana wheel guard with
DenZine. No lady uses a chain guard
any more, so it is supposed yours is
removed to give easy access to the
chain. Remove the chain and put it in
a tin can or basin large enough to coil
the chain in, and pour on sufficient coal
oil to cover it. Let this soak until
perfectly clean, which will only take
a short time, but to let it remain over
night is still better. Take it out and
dry it; then carefully oil every link
with lubricating oil. Then wipe dry
and put on graphite and the chain will
work beautifully
Before commencing a seasons work
the bearings of a wheel will do much
better service if we'll vasalined. To
do, this however, the wheel has to
come apart, and if you have no one
whom you can trust to do it for you,
follow this plan: Flood the bearings
we'll with coal oil or gasoline, at the
same time spinning the cranks This
will cut loose and carry off any oil
that has become gummy, and take
with it dirt and sand Let the wheel
stand few minutes, then put in lubri-
eating oil, quite a good bit of it, for
the bearings are now perfectly bare.
Now that the important parts are
attended to- the things for looks should
have your attention A thin paste
made Of sweet oil and whiting or sill
yer powder, applied vigorously with a
Woolen cloth, will make the enamel
look as when it came from the factory.
OF course the harder the rubbing the
higher >he polish
Whiting or silver powder should then
be applied to all the nickeled parts in
the usual way. Then, after final
busting, your steel steed's appearance
should repay all your efforts, and GER
tainly will do so in running when
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SUPERIOR COURT.
Department One-Hughes, Judge,

department One-Hughes. Judge.)
Friday, December 10th.
Estate of Benjamin Bates, deceased
Account settled, and distribution or
dered.
Estate of Edward Malone, deceased
Final account settled, and partial dis
tribution allowed.
Mary Reineke and Charles Reineke-
Defendant ordered confined in jaiI until
he pays plaintiff $40 alimony. as or
dered by the court.
G. G. Avery VS.. A. M. Mitchell-Mo-
to retax costs denied
Catherine Neidlein VS.. Fred w. Neid-
lein-Three days allowed defendant to
amend motion to strike out.
Estate Of Elizabeth Krawinkle. de-
ceased-Motion for construction of will
submitted and taken under advisement
Estate of Catherine Brown. deceased
Frank Hickman and l.. r. Miller ap-
pointed appraisers
Estate of Howell Clark. decea ased-Pe
tition for order to take deposition
granted.
Estate of Charlotte A. Curtis. de-
ceased - Submission heretofore made
set aside, and petitioner allowed to in
troduce further testimony, and matter
continued one week.
All other cases continued.
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DOUGLAS-In this city, December 18th,
John Douglas, a native of PennSyl-
vania, aged rs years.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
Sunday at II a. M. from the Ninth
street Baptist Church, Ninth street, be-
tween l. and M streets. The children
of this city are specially invited to at
tend the funeral
IHOEHN-In this city, December 18th,
John A. son of Catherine and the late
Jacob Hoehn, brother of Minnie. Kittie,
Howard and Ethyl Hoehn and the late
Mrs j. W. Geeslin, a native of Sacra-
mento, aged 27 years, 10 months and II
Funeral notice hereafter.
BUTLER-In this city, December 18th,
father of Stephen w, Jr.. Frank G.,
tive of New York. aged Il years.
Funeral private.
HOSKING-In this city, December 18th.
John S., husband of Hannah J. Hos
king father of Willie, Mamie and Mabel
Hosking son of Mrs. Maria Bluett. a
native of Cornwall England, aged 62
years, l month and 25 days.
Funeral notice hereafter.
O'CONNELL-In this city, December
10TH Catherine, wife of William OCon-
nell, mother of Mrs. George Egan, Mrs.
Edith Eldred, Mrs: James Longshore:
Jr, and James OConnell, a native of
Ireland, aged 67 years.
Funeral notice hereafter.
HOLLAND-In this city December 18th,
James Holland. husband of Adelia
Holland, a native of Georgia, aged rs
Funeral notice hereafter.
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Articles Of Incorporation,

Articles of Incorporation were yester-
day filed in the Secretary of States Of
flee as follows:
The Pilot Mining Company. Princi-
pal place of business, San Francisco.
Directors-Charles w. Reed F. w. Jor-
dan, Stephen Castle. J. Galley, William
Lewis, Harry Huff and G. E. Wallace.
all of San Francisco. Capital stock.
$125,O0O; subscribed, $3.50.
The Golden Gate Fruit Jar Company.
Principal place of business, San Fran
cisco. Directors-Granville H. Gray,
Marion, Ind; Emil Gerlach, r. E. John
son, w. H. Davis, San Francisco:
Charles I. Swift, Oakland. Capital
stock, 500 900, all subscribed.