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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11
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AGRICULTURAL DIRECTORY.
Members North Carolina State Board of Ag-
riculture,

members NOrIn OaTOI1ua ObdES oUaEU Oh AS-
riculture.
John S. Cunningham, Chairman, Cunning
ham, N. c.; NJ. b. Pitt, Old Sparta; g. F. Wes-
ton, BiltmOre; c. McArtan, Ellington; j. B.
Grimes, Grimesland; R. H. Jones, Raleigh;
w. G. Sprinkle, Marshall; A. L. McCallum,
Red Springs; Howard Browning, LittletOn :
w. A. Graham, Machpelah; j. D. Maultsby,
Whitevile; j. w Bailey, Raleigh; ]. L. Har-
ris, Raleigh; L. G. Waugh, DObsOn; II. E. King,
Raleigh; N. l.. Barnard, Franklin; J. r. Joyce,
Reidsville; J. B. Cofield, Everetts; Geo E.
Flow, Monroe; w. r. Capehart, Avoca; S. F.
Shore, Shore; J.. A. Stevens, GOldsboro; j. c.
Ray, Boone; &c. Bunch, Oak Ridge.
OFFICERS.
Commissioners. L.. Patterson.
Secretary-T. X. Bruner.
Assistant, in Charge of Immigration-J. W.
Thompson.
State Veterinarian -
State Chemist-B. w. kilgOre.
Entomologist and Botanist-Franklin Sher-
man.
Postofice address of all officers, Raleigh,
N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11
FARM FOR SALE Or RENT,

The tract of land known as "SPRING GAR
in Fender County, containing 1870 acres.
Between IS and 100 acres under cultivation.
Suitable to all farm produce, especially fine for
trucking. Conveniently situated to market,
only ID miles from Wilmington, two miles from
W. w. r r. Apply to L. r. HIGHSMITH,
HARRELL'S STORE, NC.
MWMsGEREn-Book all abontft &c. Tells how 60
1MNS%ENO grow this great money maker
Write to-day. AMERICAN GINSENG GARDENS. Rose Hiu. MI
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11
An excellent puzzle runs thus :

All 6ACOII0AU PUAHAO AuhO oho0'
Three-fourths of a cross, and a circle
complete,
An upright where two semi-circles
meet,
An erect tri-angled triangle stand
ing on feet,
Two semi circles, and a circle com
plete.
The solution of this is only a mat
ter of time when the fact is grasped
that the definitions refer to seven
letters. The whole forming one
word. The word is TOBACCO. Elk.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11

When was Noah's wife like
county in North Carolina?
When she was Rockingham.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
HANNA WILL ACT.
1t Is Announced That the Ohio sena-
tor Will Manage the Repub-
lican National Campaign.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 3.-According to
the Cleveland Leader, information re-
ceived by it from a source second only
to President Mckinley and Senator
Hanna, is to the effect that not only
will Senator Hanna be the chairman
of the next republican national COM
mittee, but will be both temporary and
permanent chairman of the republican
national convention. This statement
may perhaps be explained upon the by
pothesis that such is the expressed
wish of President Mckinley, and that
the president being the only candi'
date before the convention for the Of
flee he holds, the delegates will cheer
fully acquiesce. The statement is made
that the only question which has eve'
existed as to the continuation of Sen
tator Hanna's leadership in the coming
campaign that regarding his health
He has now announced his willingness.
to undertake the new task next year
and the presidents wish in that re
.aect is to be gratifed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
SHORT SPECIALS.

An earthquake destroyed ten villages in
the Aichalkalak district of the government
of Tiflis. Russia.
The gold yield for 1899 in New South
Wales was 500, AIS ounces, an increase OF
16S,92h ounces over 1898.
The Mississippi legislature organized
shortly after noon Tuesday. Hon. Jud Rus
sell, of Lauderdale, was elected speaker.
In Havana the president of the Cuban
supreme court, Senior Mendoza, in the
throne room of the palace Tuesday admins
istered the oath of Office to member of
the new cabinet.
Surgeon General Sternberg received a
cable message Tuesday saying that the
hospital ship Missouri left Manila on the
1st ult. for San Francisco with 2S6 sick
soldiers on board.
wiped out by a fire of incendiary origin
which broke out shortly after midnight
Monday. The loss will be about $4,000.
partly covered by insurance.
Work has so far advanced on the United
States battleship Wisconsin that she will
make her trial trip within the next two
weeks. Her main battery of four 1S-inch
guns will be the heaviest ever mounted on
an American man-of-war.
A statement issued by the director of the
mint shows that the total coinage exc
cuted at the minis of the United States
during the calendar year ended December
80, 1899, was $139, 243, 191, as follows: Gold
$1l1,S4 ,22o; silver, $685. bi, 519; minor coins
$1,S37, 451.
The Ohio river is closed at Wheeling, w
Va, and all the tributaries are frozen. A
Cincinnati the channel is full of ice anc
boats all tied up. River men anticipate
the Ohio will be closed in many place:
within a day or two, as there is no indi
cation of warmer weather soon.
A l;tt1a 10 ,,. .fa x,an ,a.& o~l ~ a
sons injured in a fire which destroyed {
five-story tenement in First avenue, New
York, shortly after one o'clock Tuesda.
morning. Three of the injured may die
The dead child is Loretta Leonard, six
months-old daughter of Edward Leonard
The wage of 5000 men in Pittsburgh
were advanced Tuesday from five to tel
per cent. and in some cases ever a create
percentage. OF these $4,000 are employees
by the Carnegie Steel company, 5000 b,
Jones & Laughlins and about 5000 by tn
United States and National Glass com
/ NJ pias
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
Not n Candidate.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Senator Allen,
of Nebraska, in an interview has au-
thorized an absolute denial of reports
that he would be the candidate Tor
the presidency of part of the fusion
forces. He said: 81 would not accept
the nomination if it were unanimous
ly rendered me. Mr.. Bryan undoubt-
eddy will be the candidate of the dem
c%cratic, populist and free silver par
ties for the presidency"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
Contest Notice served,

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 3.-The notice
OF contest by Senator Goebel and j. c.
w. Beckham against Gov. Taylor and
Lieut.. Gov. Marshall We're served late
Tuesday afternoon. Nine different
grounds of contest are embraced in the
notice.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
A Cure for Constipation.

1 have been troubled with constipation for
years. 1t was running my health, my com.
fort and my complexion, and l am glad to
md this after trying many other medicines
that were supposed to be good, but which
were of no value whatever. l would l to
has done for me.-Nellie Gould, Medina,ohi
Celery King cures Constipation and all dis.
eases ofthe Nerves, Stomach, Liver and Kid
neys. Sold by druggists. Csc and Soc. 3
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
Biennin1 Elections for Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 3.-Members of
the legislature who have reached the
city declare there is little doubt of the
passage of the proposed resolution for
a constitutional amendment t o substi-
tute the biennial for annual state cleo
tons in Iowa. 1t passed the last legis-
slature almost without opposition. If
it becomes a law, it will extend by one
year the terms of the present governor,
lieutenant governor, state superintend-
ent, one railroad commissioner, and OF
representatives, county treasurers
'sheriffs, county superintendent, cor
oners and surveyors who are now serv'
ing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease re
lieved in six hours by NEW GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" 1t is a great sur
prise on account of its exceeding promptness
in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back,
in male or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold by J.J
Clemmer, Druggist. Cresco. la. 5Syl.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
SPLENDID SITE CHOSEN.
City Council of Paris Indicates the
Spot Where the Washington Statue
VIII Be Erected.

Paris, Jan. 8. - The city council has
chosen the site for the equestrienne
statue of Washington. 1t is at the in
tersection of Avenue d'Iena, and the
Avenue du Trocadero.
1t is a fine site in the midst of the
American quarter, with the place du
Trocadero, the Palais du Trocadero,
the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs
Elysees close by. The PEDESTAL has also
been approved by the council. The
United States ambassador, Gen. Hor-
ace Porter, has had charge of the mat
ter and has devoted much time to it.
He found that the French people were
greatly pleased with the idea of the
statue, which is the result of efforts OF
patriotic American women, who raised
the necessary funds by subscription.
1t is desired to unveil the statue July
3 next, the anniversary of Washington's
acceptance of his commission as gener'
al, which act the statue represents
Daniel C. French is the sculptor OF the
statue and the pedestal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

English SPAWN Liniment removes all Hard
Soft or Calloused lamps and Blemishes fro
horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs. Splints, Sweeney
Ring-Bone, STILES, Sprains, all Swollen Threats.
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle.
Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known. Sold by j. j. Clemmer, Druggist,
Cresco, Ia. 5Sy1.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

Small size, large results; quickly,
permanently I constipation, indi-
gestion, headaches, liver, bladder and
kidney troubles, -Beggs' Little Giant
Pills. VIM. Markerson, Wichita, Kans.
says: 'Best little pills made: they cur
ed me of a bad case of constipation. y
LomaS & Son.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

Prof. III. FL. Kasper, Evangelical
Lutheran Seminary, Addison, Ills.
writes:-''I had been suffering for some
time with severe pains in my lungs,
and coughed almost constantly. One
bottle Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup
cured me-" 1t is guaranteed to cure,-
has never failed.-Lomas & Son.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

81 I'M indebted to One Minute
Cough Cure for my health and life.
1t cured me of lung trouble following
grippe" Thousands owe their lives
TO the prompt action Of this never
failing remedy. 1t cures coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe
and throat and lung troubles. Its
early use prevents consumption. 1t is
the only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results.-J. III. Luers Drug
Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

Rev. James b. Tins, of Alickchi,
Checotah Nation, l. T., says of Beggs'
Blood Purifier, the great blood remedy
and system regeneration: "Both myself
and wife We're entirely cured of bad
cases of scrofula by it," A guaranteed
remedy, of sterling merit.-Lomas &
Son.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
MANY

Has turned with disgust from al other.
wise lovable girl with an offensive
breath. Karl's Glover Root Tea puri.
ties the breath by its action on the
bowels, etc, as nothing else will. Sole
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
25 cts. and scots. j. I'll. Luers Drug Co,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
Official Paper of County.

Words worthy to be cut in imperish-
able granite and planted along the
wayside of every public highway in
America. "Money is made to be the ser
can't of man-and L protest against all
eories that enthrone money and aebases
mankind William j. Bryaa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 3.-The state
central committees, representing the
peoples party, the wing organized
by the national committee, and the
free silver republicans met Tuesday.
The joint meeting was for the purpose
of reviewing the situation and outlin-
ing a plan of campaign. AS a result
of the conference the representatives
of both organizations pledged them
selves in favor of sixteen to one and
the denomination of William j. Bryan.
They also Endorsed the Chicago plat,
form ard condemned the gold stand.
ard policy of the republican party.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
To Meet in Madison.

Milwaukee, Jan. 3.-At a meeting of
the prohibition state central commit
tee Tuesday Madison was chosen as
the place and August % as the time for
holding the state convention. Delegates
at large to the national prohibition con-
yention at Chicago, June 27, were
chosen as follows: Samuel d. Hastings,
of Green Bay; Z. w. Chafin, of Wau-
kesha; J.. b. Smith, of Madison, and
Ole B. Olson. of Eau Claire.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

Washington, Jan. a. President
Schurman will not return to the Phil
ippines with the other members of the
Philippine commission when the body
goes back to Manila, on account of his
duties at Cornell. Admiral Dewey's
return is also more than doubtful.
Mr.. DENLY and Prof. Worcester will
remain on the commission after it
completes the report upon which it is
now engaged and will return to Ma
Mia to aid in the establishment OF
civil government.
Damage by n Bursting Mnin.
Omaha, Neb., Jan. "a bursted wa
ter main at the corner of Harvey ant
Sixteenth street, in the heart of the
business district of the city, did dam
age amounting to $4,000 or 2 $1,000 be
fore the water could be turned off
The main was a large one and the wa
ter rushed down the streets in +;
stream from six inches to a foot il
depth, ~overlowing the curbs and run
sing into Easements.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

Cut q strip of thick paper SO that the ends W
exactly meet when drawn tightly around secol
ut the o, and order the number the other el
indicates.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09
:. Knickerbocker Watch.

Given for l75 lion
heads and a 2.cent
stamp. Neat appear.
ing and an excellent
time keeper. Solid
nickel-silver case, with
ornamental back. A
Nickel movements,
escapement fully
jeweled. The famous "
y
watch.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-09

These rings are genuine rolled-gold plate, having the exact
appearance and qualities of solid gold, and guaranteed by
the makers to last two years with ordinary usage. New
patterns and very popular. =
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
COL. BRYAN'S CHINESE VIEWS
IT'S ouR DUTY TO PROTECT AMER
ICAN CITIZENS

Lincoln, Neb, July 20-William ].
Bryan gave out to-day the following in
terview in regard TO the situation in
China:
Everyone deplores the destruction of
life in China and is Mortified at the bar
barites practiced Everyone believes that
il is the duty of our government to pro-
tect the lives and property of American
citizens residing in China, and l have no
doubt that the administra tion will do so.
also take it for granted that all American
citizens will withdraw from China tenn
porarily or take refuge in some seaport
where they can be protected by American
ships unul the excitement is over.
IF the Chinese government has tried in
good faith to portect our citizens, suitable
punishment for the guilty and reparaton
and indemnity for those who have suffer
ed can doubtless be secured. If upon in
vcstigation it is found that the Chinese
government has not acted in good faith
Congress has power to deal with the mat
ter.
For several years European nations
have been threatening to dismember
China, and ii is not strange that their
ambitious designs should arouse a feel
ing of hostility towards foreigners Tha.
feeling. however, ought not to be direct
ed against American citizens, and will
not If our nation makes it known that 1t
has no desire to grab land or to tres
pass upon the rights of China. A firm ad-
herance to the American policy of justice
and fair dealing will not only set an ex-
ample 20 other nations. but will give to
our citizens residing in China the best
promise of security. 1t will be better for
our merchants to have it known that they
seek trade only when trade is mutually
advantageous. II will be better for our
missionaries TO have 1t known that they
are preaching the gospel of love and are
not iorerunners of fleets and armies
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
FAILS TO CARRY CONVICTION.
ENGLAND THINKS CHINA FORGED
CONGER DISPATCH.

London. July 81 a. m.-The Conger dis
patch fails to carry conviction 10 either
the British press or public
Its genuneness is not disputed, for, as
is pointed out here, the Chinese must pos
sess quite sheaf of such messages, which
the ministers frultlessIy endeavored to get
transmitted, from which they could easily
select a non-committal dispatch to serve
the required purposes.
1t is supposed that Mr.. Conger omitted
10 destroy the cipher code and that this
Is now in the possession of the Chinese,
I'm which event the selection or concoction
of the dispatch would not be difficult.
II is argued that the dispatch, If 1t were
a genuine reply TO the inquiries of the
American government would go more in
to details. A slight ray Of hope is admit
ted In the fact that both Mr.. and Mrs.
con4er are known to have been on very
friendly terms with the Empress Dowager
hut the universal opinion here is that IL
the dispatch is genuine the date is falsi-
fed.
The bare possibility that the news Of the
massacre was premature, however, has
had its effect and the government has is
sued a semi-oficial disclaimer Of respon-
s,bgity for the proposed memorial service
IN St Paurs Cathedral, while the newspa-
Ccontinued on Sixth Pagsl
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
NOT A DECLARATION OF WAR.
Ambassador Tower Talks of Rus
sia's Attitude Toward China.

Washington. July 2O.-Mr. Charlemagne
Tower, United States ambassador to Rus
sia, arrived at Washington this morning
and went directly to the state department
to pay his respects to Secretary Hay Mr..
Tower is on a three-months' leave of abb
sence from his post This leave was ap-
piled for four months ago, so that his re-
turn at this time cannot be connected with
the Chinese situation.
"As far as the report of war between
Russia and China is concerned" said Mr..
Tower. in reply to o question. II think
Il is totally unwarranted. What / have
understood is that the Russian govern
ment has declared a state of siege, which
is equivalent under it's procedure merely
90 amilitary government for the purpose
OF restoring order. 1t is not declaration
OF war In any sense"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
COMING ELECTION IN CUBA.


Washington, July 20.-It Is unders TODD
that the President and Gen. Wood have
agreed upon Sept. IS as the time for hold
Ing the election in Cuba for delegates to
the Constitutional Convention that is 20 be
called for the purpose of formulating a
constitution for an independent govern
ment for Cuba.
On the return of Gen. Wood to Cuba
he will confer with the leaders of the
Cuban people as 10 the details of the cleo
lion, and as to what restrictions, il any,
should be placed upon universal suffrage
in the island. II is now hoped that the
constitutional convention will be held be-
fore the end Of the year, and if possible
as early as Oct Is.
There is no doubt that any constitution
which may be formulated will be scrutin-
lied with greatest care by the President
and possibly by Congress, before 1t is al
lowed to go into operation, for 1t is the
settled conviction of the officials that
Cuba should not be permitted to make
treaties with foreign nations except
through the United States, nor should the
people be allowed 10 involve the island in
debt unless authorized to do so by this
government
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
CAVALRY GOING TO THE EAST.
Maj. Allen Smith Ordered to Get
Rendy for Service.

Chicago, July 20.-Maj. Allen Smith, of
the First Regiment Of Cavalry, who has
teen in charge since July /, of one of The
United States army recruiting stations
located here, received orders from Wash
inston to-day to join his regiment imme-
dlatcly and be pre- pared for active service
in the field
The comps nies Of the First Cavalry have
been serving in Ar zona. Nor.h and South
Dakota and other Western states and
have be n ordered to mobilize at Seattle,
TO be transported TO the Orient.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
Accepted MS Authentic.

The government accepted the message as
authentic, and Secretary Hay transmitted
IL to all our ambassadors and ministers
abroad with instructions to lay it before
the respective governments to which they
are accredited, and TO urge upon them the
necessity of cooperation for the imme-
date relief of the foreigners at Pekln
A message was sent by Secretary Long
to Admiral Remey conveying the intelli-
sence Of the desperate situation in Pekin
and instructing him TO use and urge ev-
cry possible endesvor for relief"
This message, Secretary Long explain
ed, meant for Admiral Remey himself to
use" and to urge" upon the command
ing officers Of the other Powers the use Of
every endeavor for the relief Of Pekin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
MAY HAVE BEEN ANDRE.
Wrecknge and Bodies of Men Found
on Hudson Bay COnsf

Fort Williams. Ont, July 2O-Indians,
hunting on the east coast of Hudson bay,
have brought word to the Hudson Bay
Company's post that they found last
spring vast quantity of wreckage. the
bodies OF two men and man in the last
stage of death struggle. The Indians re-
ported that they could not understand the
language he spoke. but that II was not
English. 1t is believed by the officials
of the company that the Indians Witnessed
the ending of Andres attempt to reach
The north pole by balloon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
MISSIONARIES ARE SAFE.
CnbIegram Received by Baptist For
eiHn Mission Hoard

Richmond, Va, July 2O.-The Foreign
Mission Board of the Southern Baptist
Convention, with headquarters in this city.
this morning received cablegram from
Che Foo. China, as follows:
Rev. r. j. Wilingham. d. D.: Lives
saved. Pngtu looted. Christians fea rful-
ly prosecuted. Hartwell."
This means that all the Baptist mission
aries of the Southern Convention now i'm
Northern China are safe. Rev. and Mrs.
j. w. Lowe, who were in Pingtu and
for whose safety grave fears were felt
escaDed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
CAPE PARLIAMENT OPENED.
Imprisonment Proposed as Punish.
ment for Rebels.

Cape Colony, July 2O.-The Cape Colony
Parliament opened to-day with an impress
sive scene. The speech of Sir Alfred Mil.
ner. governor of the colony, prophesied
an early close of the war and Subsequent
ly united and prosperous South Africa
He proposed disfranchisement and imprls.
onmens for rebels.
Amid profound silence Mr.. Merriman
a member of the opposition, gave notice
that he would move that the actions OF
the military in districts where opposition
had terminated was contrary 20 the inher-
ent rights of British subjects and that
martial law should be repealed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-21
METHUEN TOOK HEcKPooRr.
Operations of other Forces to the
East of Pretoria.

London. July 2O.-The following dis
patch from Lord Roberts has been receiv-
ed at the war office:
pretoria. July 19.-Methuen occupied
Heckpoort to-day without opposition 10
speak of. Ian Hamilton and Mahon con-
tinued their march along the country
north of the Delagoa Bay Railroad. Hun
ter is roconnkering the position occupied
by the Free Staters between the Bethle-
hem and Ficksburg."