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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15
FRIDAY, FEB II.

The Spanish Cabinet decided to &C.
cept Minister De Lome's resignation.
Extra precautions have been taken
in Madrid to guard the residence of
our Minister there. Mr. Woodford,
the United States Minister, thinks
Spain should make some apology for
De Lome's actions.
Adolph Luetgert denounces the jury
who yesterday sentenced him to life
imprisonment, as a pack Of towards
for rendering a compromise verdict.
eff I Am guilty." he said, 81 deserve
death-they ought to hang me as high
as Gilroy's kite. If I am innocent, I
am entitled to my liberty" The case
will go to the Supreme Court.
Great fire in Pittsburg, Pa, Thursday
night. Eleven people dead, twenty
six missing and nineteen injured, and
property loss of 81, 500, GOO, with about
81, 600, 900 insurance, is the awful rec.
ord of the big fire.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15
SATURDAY, FEB. 10.

De LONE prepares to leave America.
There is a great lack of food in KLon
dyke and trouble is expected.
Great fire in New York auses a loss
of half a million dollars.
In Congress the House Committee
on Judiciary reported unfavorably on
the Senate bill giving South Carolina
control of the liquor brought into the
State in original packages. The object
Of the bill was to legalize the dispensary
system, which was declared unconsti-
tutionsl by the courts.
Dispatches from New York state
that a thigh of the dismembered body
referred to elsewhere in these dis
patches, was found in the river.
In the United States Dun reports 295
failures against 267 last year. Pros
perity, you known.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15
FER 10.

De LONE, the Spanish Minister at
Washington, d. O., acknowledges that
he wrote the letter which he was yes
terday accused Of writing in which
offensive terms are used in referring
to President Mckinley. An official
statement Of the matter has been sent
to Minister Woodford, at Madrid, with
instructions to refer the statement of
facts to the Spanish Government. He
cables his resignation to the Spanish
Government, at Madrid, but receives
no reply. Uncle Sam announces that
if not accepted, he will give him his
passports.
In the House of Representatives,
Plowman, Democrat, from Alabama,
was unseated and the seat given to Aid
rich, the Republican contestant.
In the Senate appeals in behalf of the
Cuban insurgents were made in the
Senate by Cannon, Of Utah, and Mason,
of Illinois. Mason urged the President
to g that the struggle is ended at
OASO" OO00SO4 DOU40V R&CSOAUOo GIL
amendment to the Constitution to en-
able Congress to impose an income tax.
President Barrios, Of Guatemala, a
Central American power, assassinated.
Paul Kruger has been reelected
President of the South African Re,
public.
Another flibustering expedition
bound for Cuba is believed to have
left New York Monday.
The bicyclists, alias the National As.
sembly Of the League of American
Wheelmen are in session at ST. Louis.
The jury in the trial of Adolph Luet-
CERT, Chicago, charged with murder
ing his wife and soaking her body in an
acid vat in his sausage mills, brought
in a verdict of guilty and fixed the
penalty at life imprisonment.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15

never would have gotten away with
the letter."
Everybody who read the daily papers
last year remembers the Guldensuppe
murder in New York. Pieces of Gul
densuppe's body, it will be remembered,
were found scattered all over the city.
Nov the mutilated body of another
man, without stitch of clothing on it,
has been found there in East River.
Half of the head was missing, the right
leg was cut off at the hip, the left leg
was cut off at the knee, and both arms
were gone, having been cut of close to
the shoulder.
Look out for another sensational
trial. The Luetgert murder trial, of
which all The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
readers have heard, goes to the jury to-
day Perhaps we shall soon have one
~nauseating trial off our hands and can
eat sausage with a good stomach.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15
NEws OF a wRRK.
TUESDAY. FEB 8.


Daily papers report q fire in Savan.
nah, Ga. Loss, about 800, 600.
Secretary Wilson, of the q. s. De,
partment of Agriculture, accompanied
by Hon. j. M, L Curry, of Washing.
ton, left Washington, D. c., to day for
a trip to the Carolinas and Florida.
The Secretary's visit is in the interest
OF agricultural matters and he will be
IN the South probably a week.
The confirmation of Judge q. G..
Ewart, for the u, g.. District Court
J~udgeship is opposed by Senator But
Ter.
w. FL. Small, an Evansville, Ind,
peanut cleaner, is in Norfolk, Va, en-
deavoring to form a trust of all peanut
factories, eighteen in Virginia and
seven in the West. No steps have
been taken by the Norfolk operators,
and MIR. Small has gone to New York,
for the purpose. it is stated. of secur-
ing some firm there to undertake the
work Of attempting to effect the organ,
ization. Just what effect this trust
would have in the peanut industry is
not stated, but it is most likely another
scheme to fleece the farmers, who in
meantime remain Indifferent.
Spain doesn't want mediation, but
wants Uncle Sam to keep ''hands off
in her fight with Cuba.
Highland Park hotel, Aiken, s. G.,
destroyed by fire; loss, $40, 600.
In Savannah. Ga a Catholic cathed
red which cost 1926, 600, is burned.
Strong feeling in Spain against
Americans.
Senator Teller speaks for two hours
favoring the annexation of Hawaii.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15

From q letter from Bro. w. s. Mer-
Ger, we learn that Currituck County
Alliance meets at Coipjock Bridge,
Feb. 18th. Volunteer speakers from
adjoining counties-persons favoring
the organization Of the farmers and
l~aborers-are wanted to discuss ALI
auce principles. I'VE want talks from
plain, practical, common sense men
and women" says Bro. Mercer. I'VE
want an Alliance class meeting. Let
as give in our experiences and kan
inc ourselves individually. Let US dis
cuss the past history Of the Farmers
Alliance, it's successes and It's failures,
and from our failures, let US pray God
that we may learn wisdom. Let 2
Ohron. chapter 90 be eur lesson"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15

It is 1Ox15x8 inches and will take car
of 90 eggs.
This wooden hen is made by George
81. Stahl, Quincy, Ill. II you want to
find out more about it before you buy
one, write to Mr.. Stahl for catalogue,
which gives a full description. Men
ton this paper when you write.
It is a small incubator, small ia price,
and will just suit poultrymen on a
small scale, and we advise u readers
to write at once for catalogue.
An illustrated essay on the subject
of artichokes by J. P. Vissering, Box
68, Alton, I'LL, complies the experiences
Of many farmers; treats of the differ
ent kinds, their culture, their value as
food for all farm stock, the enormous
yield, even in dry seasons, of the
White French variety, and as a sure
preventive of hog scholera. The essay
may behad free by addressing as above.
See advertisement elsewhere.
The DR.. Williams Medicine Co, of
Schenectady, New York, have decided
to send DR.. Williams Dictionary Of the
English Language to anyone sending a
two cent stamp for it. We stated some
time ago that the offer would hold good
for two weeks longer. but a large sup.
ply Of the dictionaries is on hand, and
it is likely that they will be able to
send a copy to all who within the next
six months send a two cent stamp for
it. The book is well worth having.
Address as above and mention The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-15
BUSINESS NOTICES FOR FARM.
ERS AND POULTRYMEN.
1.-THE WOODEN e +"

We have heard of wooden horses and
wooden ducks, but a wooden hen is
something new under the sun-and it's
purposes are differently from those of
either of the other wooden animals
mentioned. It is not a toy, though it
will please a boy. It is a hen, at least
it will hatch chickens from hens eggs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

This Interesting suit for SANDER
still I'm Progress.

WINCHESTER, VA, March 16.-(Spe-
ciaI)--Ihe parlett-Fries scandal case.
which is on trial in the Circuit Court
has been the centre of interest here to-
day. Mr.. Mccain read sixty-six pages
of depossions, which contained state
ments Of Joseph s. Lesher, who deposed
that the Sunday-school money, OF whlch
Mr.. Parlett was custodian, a beeh
properly accounted for. and his fallure
to hand Il in was not a violation or the
church rules, as no specific time was set
for its III. n. Simmerman,
chairman Of the Finance Committee or
the Quarterly Conference. Hagerstowh
Circuit, deposed that Rev. j. II. Par
let's discharge from the Hagerstown
Circuit was Influenced by the reports
tina had been stated TO have been circu-
lated by John b. Fries, the defendant,
after which the plaintiff closed his case.
The principal witness for the defence
was Mrs. John b. Fries, the defendants
wife, who testified that her sister-in-
law, Sarah j. Parlett, wife of the plain
tiff, had told her on one occasion or
several thefts of eggs, corn, and chick
ems committed by her husband, thett
being of eggs which she had cooked, ana
which made the whole family sick. She
also denied, on cross-examination, many
statements made by her aged father,
Rev. Isaac II. Parlett, and Rev. W. H..
Lindamood, during their examination
She stated that the membership of the
Pleasant-Yalley church was composed
OF both radical and liberal United
Brethren. She further testified that at a
family gathering at the home place, her
brother, Abraham, had made reference
to the 3Sth chapter of Genesis regarding
his aged father, Rev. Isaac 7. Parlett,
and his sons, Rev. John II. Parletts,
wife, intimating 70 his father that he
was guilty Of conduct similar TO that
mentioned in said chapter. A great num-
Der of other witnesses were examined,
and the case continued over until to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
THURSDAY. MARCH II, 1898
FnREIGN INTERVENTION.

Anent the dispatch from Washington
that not much concern is felt there over
The reported intention Of European Gov
ernments TO intervene, at the ~ihstigation
Of Austria, between the United states
and Spain. in the settlement of the Gu
ban question, it may be said that If
there is such a movement en- foot it Is
in accordance with the fitness of things
that Austria should head it. She has
about the best or worst intervention re-
cord of all the Powers of Continental
Europe.
Not to go back as far as the beginning
OF this century, three notable cases Of
Austrian intervention are recalled. In
1899. when revolt broke out I'm Naples, an
Austrian army of 10000 men occupied the
kingdom without a declaration Of war,
and in the early stages Of the trouble
without sanction. In 1913 the North
italian ~principalities and duchies were oc-
cupied by Austria lin the interests of or
DER In 1875 she interviewed in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and has held these countries
ever since on the plea that Turkey had
ceased to maintain order. In the late
Graeco-Turkish affair the Austrian Gov
eminent was a party to the Intervention
concert. and Austria's attempts to bring
about conditions that would justify her in
intervening along the Turkish border have
been numerous.
But looking at the matter seriously,
There is Intervention and intervention. We
should be glad 20 nave the intervention
of the good offices of the European
Powers in bringing about a peaceful solu-
tion Of the Cuban problem, and a good
understanding between the United States
and Spain; provided always that the ac-
ceptance Of such Intervention would not
embarrass us as to the application of our
historic policy in dealing with foreign ma
lions hereafter.
AS 10 dictatorial Intervention that
would be against us, we have no idea that
Austria entertains any such notion; or
even If she does, that she could get sufi-
Gent support to warrant her in pressing
the matter.
Recurring, therefore, to good office in
Prevention, it must be said that whatever
the plan, if plan there is, there should be
no mistake about the fact that we con-
slider the Cuban question purely an
American question. That is the starting
point. and tina is the theory and princi-
pie upon which 1t must be settled,
whether the settlement be through diplo-
matte negotiations or by force Of arms.
The minute we break away from that pro-
position we court dangerous compiled
tons as 10 the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
FUNERAL OF DIR. OGBURN.
Agricultural Notes AbOnt the County
OF MecIklenburg.

BOYDTON, VA, March 16.--(SpeciaL)-
DR.. John F.. Ogburn, one of the most
prominent and popular citizens of the
county, who died 90 Monday, at his resi-
dence. near South Hill, was buried with
Masonic honOrs to-day at the old Og-
burn burying-ground, near North view.
DR.. Ogburn early In life married a Miss
Hundley, Of Charlotte county. who
brought him n fine estate. lie was
about 6S years Of age, and until MS
health became impaired a few years ago
was among the most genial and brilliant
conyersationalists i'm this section. Rev.
Mr.. Thompson conducted the funeral SER
vices at the residence at IL O'Clock this
morning, and the Masonic service was
read at the grave at 2 II. NJ, when the
interment was made.
Among those who went from here were
MCssrs. r.. G.. GOode, G. HaSkins. n -
T. Reeks. representing the Masons.
A trip through the county 10 Lunenburg
Courthouse and back by way of Chase
City. shows that farm work Is well ad-
vanced, and that the wheat and oat
crop is most promising.
The warehouses here were crowded
with tobacco yesterday. The receipts
were the largest of the season, and prices
were well up.
Next Monday is county court-day, n
II is probable that some of the negroes
in Jail charged with murder will be put
on trial.
Mr.. Thomas Watkins, a Charlotte coun-
ty lawyer, was here yesterday on pro-
fessional business.
DR.. Il. Chambers Laird, of Haw river,
y. c.. has been here since Friday on a
visit 10 his mother and relatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
THE CnLORED TROOPS.

Should our present complications with
Spain eventuate in a wal with that coun-
try, our colored troops would cut some
figure in the army we would raist TO
liberate Cuba n defend our coasts.
In the great struggle for Southern indie
pendence our opponents made consider.
able use OF colored troops. These were
mostly slaves, who We're runaways, or
who were found In the territory occupied
by the invading armies, but II was often
so managed that they were credited on
The quotas of Northern states. TIL
number OF these troops that followed the
Union flag was 1SG,Ol7. OF these, Ken
lucky furnished 2S,7OS; Tennessee, 20.1S3;
Mississippi. 1889; Maryland, sis; Mis-
souri,. S.Sll; Ohio. 5,O93; Pennsylvania,
S.6l2. and New York, 4,125.
The New England States furnished 1915
colored troops; the Middle States, S,6l2;
the Western States and Territories,
l2.7l1: the Pacific States, none; the border
States, 45.lSl. and the seeded States.
63.57i. OF the 1S6.Ol7, 92,576 were enrolled
in the quotas OF the several States; the
rest W ere taken into the United States
army direct-seized on as '~contrabands
of war; as it were.
The question OF enlistlng negroes in the
Confederate army was the subject OF
much discussion 10 the Congress, and in
Mr.. Davis's Cabinet. More than once
our representatives abroad had qualified
assurances that. II arrangements could
be made for the gradual abolition Of
slavery. the C%onfederacy would be recog-
nized by France and England. In that
connection, particularly. the advlsability
OF forming negro regiments was consider
ed. but nothing ever came OF II. MIR.
Benjamin. who couducted the cores
pondence on behalf OF eur government
pointed out 10 our representatives abroad
that slavery was a question with which
the Confederate States Government
could rot deal; that II was exclusively n
State question. BW later on, when
battles and siegeS and starvation had
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
THOSE GREENEsyILLE BONDS,
Not Properly Presented for Payment.
recaution Against SmaII-POx.

EMPORIA, VA, March 16.-(Special)-
In my letter yesterday in reference to
interest on past-due coupons l should
have said h the reason that the board
disallowed the claim was that the cou-
pons had never been presented formally
at the office OF the Treasurer; while on
the other hand the holders contended that
they had. 1t is probable, however, that
the matter may be settled before II
reaches the court.
A few days ago the Clerk of the court
sent TO the Superintendent Of the Penl-
Tertiary the transcript of the record I'm
the case Of Anthony Bonner, Jr.. charged
with ghw robbery. and sentenced to
eight years in the Stats prison. The
Clerk to-day received a postal from the
Superintendent. stating that the party
would not be sent for until all u as
to whether he had ar opportunity 10
contract smallpox had been removed.
There are no cases of that loathsome
disease in this county or the counties ad-
iacent. A gentleman remarked 10 your
CORRESPONDENTS that thare were. perhaps,
some cases in Norfolk, but that is eighty
miles from here.
Hon. T.. y. Buford, of Laurenceville, is
here to-day.
Messrs. T.. Peyton Turner and r.. Il.
GOODWIN went up to Freemans TO-DAY;
on the 5th of the present month the
estate Of George Mason paid over 10 the
County Treasurer $3.50, collatera! IN
heritance tax. This IS the first case OF
yme under the new law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
MIR. sToRK WEEDS MISS cLAGETT.
A Beautiful Wedding in the Town
Of Leesburg.

LEESBURG, VA, March B-(Special)
A beautiful marriage ceremony was cele-
brated In ST. James Episcopal church
here to-day at noon, when Miss Mary
Gray, youngest daughter Of Mrs. Thomas
II. Clagett, became the bride Of Mr.. Z.
warner Stork, OF Baltimore. The hand-
some new edihce was decorated with pot
ted plants, growing and c~ut-iowers, ana
the ceremony was performed by Kew f.
=. Kinks, rector of the church. TO the
swelling notes Of the wedding march,
rendered by Miss Bessie Davis, the
bridal party advanced to the chancel.
First came the ushers, John I. ROull-
son and f. Il. Robinson, OF Philadel-
phia: Martin Scott, George and william
S. Thomas, of Baltimore, and Il. L. RIt-
tenhouse, of Leesburg; then the maid OF
honor. Miss Katherine Clagett, sister OF
the bride, carrying La France roses, ana
last the bride, leaning on the arm or her
brother, Thomas H.. Clagett, OF Phiiadel-
phia. They were met at the chancel by
the groom and his best man, his brother,'
Mr.. John w. Stork. The bride was gown
ed in a handsome tailor-made travelling
suit of blue broadcloth, and carried
American Beauty roses. After the cere-
mony the party partook of a handsome
breakfast at the home OF the brides
mother ana then departed for an extend
ed trip South. Upon their return they
will reside in Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

About the People of WILLIAMSBURG
College Items and Personals.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March 16.-(Spe-
cial.)-This evening the College chapel
was crowded with students and members
Of the faculty, who had assembled 10
hear an address by Mr.. r. Ernest Vinson,
o. the Union Theological Seminary, at
Ham%pden-Sidney College, on The Claims
Of the Gospel" The speaker was given
the closest attention throughout his i'd
dress. which was very instructive and
highly enjoyed. There are at this college
quite a number of young men Interested
in Bible study. There is also a large
membership OF the Young Mems Christian
Association in the institution.
Mr.. Parke Jones, Grand Masonic lee
turer, who has lately returned from an
official visit TO Surry, has been requested
TO again visit the county and CONSUME his
work. Mr.. Jones will, on his second "trip,
visit the Dendim and Surry Courthouse
lodges, and attend a banquet Wednesday
night by the members OF Dendim Lodge.
During his last trip to the county he de-
livered a number of lectures, which were
much appreciated by the members Of the
mystic order.
Anywhere between 200 and 300 Is the
number estimated thai will attend from
here the launching OR the oath. n num-
Der of persons above n below this
town will go from Ewell and Grove sta
tons.
Mrs. Hugh S. Cumming, Of Staten Is
land. y. Y, with her sister, Miss Clara
Booth. who has been visiting her, is ex-
pected at the Grove early next week.
Mrs. Cumming is the wife of DR.. Cum
ming. of the Marine Hospital service,
and is well remembered as Miss Lucy
Booth. one OF our handsomest and most
attractive girls.
Mrs. II. ID. Cole and Miss Anne More
cock will leave tomorrow morning for a
short visit to Miss Kate Bidgood, Grace
street, Richmond.
Miss Sue Armentrout, after a delightful
visit 10 her sister. has returned TO iior-
folk. where she is located for the present.
Mrs. Norvell Henley is staying with
Mrs. ]. T. Johnston, at Lightfoot, for a
few days.
Miss Rose Maddox, who has been on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. III. n. Philips,
will return to her home, h City, next
week.
Mr.. Otis S. Bland, a rising young mem
Der of the Gloucester Bar, Is here on a
visit.
Mr.. John Fair, the weli-known coal,
wood, and lu~mber-dealer from Newport
News, was here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

fold. The railroad, It Is anticipated
would accomplish this. therefore, they
are anxious for IL.
a representative of the roanoke Bridge
Company was here yesterday 10 confer
with tho corporators OF the Howardsville
Toll-Bridge Company, with regard to FUR
nlshIng plans and specifications for the
bridge. He left this afternoon well
pleased with the result Of his visit.
FISH ARE NIBBLING NOW.
Bass and other fish are beginning to
run now, and many of our local "tars
have been out recently In quest OF the
wary pisces A number Of rather small
bass have been landed, but no large ones
Mr.. Renshaw, who has been away on a
western trip, has returned.
Mr.. Franklin. who has been here Tor
several days. in the interest OF the Lynch
burg News. has returned to the Hill CITY.
Mr.. Graham, of the Lienan Soapstone
Company, was in tow yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
VISITS HIS ALMA MATER.
NHOn. w. ii. Beattie, of California, In
mOniaI.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 16.-
CSpecial)-Thc Hon. w. II. Beattie, Chief
Justice Of California, spent yesterday and
last night in this city. reyisiting the
scenes of his college life. He was a
student at the University forty yeas
ago. and had for a roommate the Haze
Bishop Gallagher of Louisiana. An
other bishop, the Right Rev. Thomas
L. Dudley, of Kentucky, was at the
University with Judge Beattie.
Mr.. Joseph Sullivan and Miss Matte
b. Rea. of Albemarle, were married yes
terday afternoon i'm this city.
The County Clerk has issued a marriage
license TO Mr.. Charles c. PARROT and
Miss Sadie ". Bruce. The bride-to-be is
only sixteen, and halls from the pic
turesque hill country, near White Hall.
In the County Court George 5. Mooney,
who was charged with the murder Of
- Shiftlett at Bonneville, in 1895, was
acquitted.
The Electoral Board Of this city has
appointed John o. H.. Pendleton a judge
of election in me Second Ward, in place
of Harvey T.. Spangler.