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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11
THE BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION.

The Baptist State Convention, rep
resenting the largest religious de
nomination in North Carolina, with
10, 900 white members and 1866
churches, held one of the most sue
cessful, and perhaps the most largely
attended, session in its history in
this city last week.
Better educational facilities seemed
to be the key note of the Conven-
ton. Meeting almost in sight ii
their splendid Baptist Female Uni
versity, they were filled with new
zeal IN its behalf, while their devo-
ton to Wake Forest College was in
no wise lessened The spirit OF
progress swept over them and
it was resolved to raise 500, 900 for
education during 1901, half of this
sum to go to the Female University,
three tenths to Wake Forest, and
the remainder to be divided among
other Baptist schools. More than
ten thousand dollars of the 500, 600
was subscribed Friday night.
The selection OF a access to
Rev. JnO. E. White, who leaves the
position of Corresponding Secretary
which he has filled so ably and faith
fully to accept "a pastorate in Atlanta,
was one of the most important act,
of the Convention. Rev. Livingston.
Johnson, of Greensboro, was chosen
to succeed Mr.. White. The way in
which Mr.. johnson was sought out
and selected against his will evil
denced the esteem in which he is
held by his brethren.
The Convention seriously consid-
cred the factory problem ana seemed
almost unanimously in favor of great
changes in the present factory sys-
tenn in this State. Hours too long,
child labor, and other evils were dis
cussed. A resolution strongly en-
dorsing the Reformatory for youth
full criminals was unanimously
adopted.
On Saturday a committee was alp
pointed to organize a stock company
TO own and operate the Biblical Re-
corder. Notwithstanding the re-
port published in a certain Raleigh
daily, those who we're present know
that this action was a victory for
editor Bailey and that the delegates
present enthusiastically endorsed his
course.
The Convention adjourned Sunday
night to meet in Winston next De-
Cember.
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| Washington 1, West Virginia l. Inc
following States lose: Kansas 2,
Louisiana Q, Mississippi 3, Nebraska
I. North Carolina A, South Carolina
g. Virginia 1. The Southern States
hat would lose representation are
Disseminated against because of ne
GRO acknowledgements. The bill is
exciting no grave alarm among
Southern members, however. Presi-
dent Mckinley has declared himself
opposed to any movement to reduce
the representation Of any Southern
State because of restriction of suf-
frage."
The Army bill has already passed
the House. It provides for a mini
mum force of So, 900 and maximum
strength Of 100, 900, the strength of
the army between these limits to be
determined at the discretion of the
President. Some opposition devel-
oped in the shape Of opposition to
what was termed one-man power,
but the bill passed 1876 to 1873. An
amendment was adopted prohibiting
the ''sale, or dealing in beer, wine
or any Intoxicating liquors by any
person in any fort, or camp, OF army
transport or upon any premises
used for military purposes by the
United States"
The circuit anti-Oleomargarine bill
so thoroughly discussed in The Pro
gressive Farmer last winter and
since went through the House BIZ
an overwhelming vote Friday.
The bill as passed makes all arti-
Giles known as OleOmargarine, butter
inc, imitation of butter or imitation
cheese transported into any State or
Territory for consumption or sale
subject to the police power of such
State or Territory, but prevents any
State or Territory from forbidding
the transportation or sale of such
product when produced and sold
free from ~coloratiOn in imitation.
The bill increases tax on uncOlOred
oleomargarine colored in imitation
of butter from two to ten cents per
pound, and decreases the tax on oleo-
margarine from two cents to 70.
per pound. The passage of the bill
through the House is a great vic
tory for the dairvmen and The
Progressive Farmer rejoices with
them. It is a victory for old-fash-
toned honesty and pure food as we'll.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11

laborer. The recent oo.l
Pennsylvania amply attas+ S'Fike IN
If the Alamanoe mill puls,
afraid that their operatives s"ners are
ganize and obtain more wnya will Or
admit to themselves that t"fSs, they
not justly compensatory hey are
toll for them. ''Se WIZ
A great industrial deveIonn
now in progress in this s. 7ut i
one of the great needs is mora a0i
labor. Aild
Does any sane man imagine
labor will be attracted here NV sp'S
gardly wages? Does any one y ~. "
that it will remain here when naa,
paid. IF any one is of such = po't
ion let him cast about and asoo. po.
how many skilled mechanics Sa
left his community TO seek rI -''s
where wages were higher.
In justice to the laborer ~,
develop the State, to attract y
artisans skilled in the Trades !
next Legislature should give an a, !,
protection with corporations or aa'
other combination.-Tarboro Soma
erner.
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SUBSCRIPTION
g THE INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATION

1.-THE INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATION
Al INTERESTS OF OUR PEOPLE PARA
MOUNT TO ALL OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
OF STATE POLICY, is the motto of The
Progressive Farmer, and upon this
platform it shall rise or fall. Serving
nc master, ruled by no faction, cir
oumscribed by no selfish or arrow
policy, it's aim viii be to foster and
promote the best interests of the
whole people of the State. 1t will be
true to the instincts, traditions and
history of the Anglo-SaxOn ice On
all matters relating specially TO the
great interests it represents, it will
speak with no uncertain voice, but
will fearlessly the right defend and
lmpartially the wrong condemn" =
From Col. Folks Sa%lutatory, Feb.
20. 1885
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THE NATIONAL LIVE STOCK AssOCIA-
TON.

We have received a copy Of the
call for the fourth annual cOnven
ton Of the National Live Stock As
ISOLATION which convenes in Salt
Lake City OF January Is, 1901, for u
session of four days.
This Association stands for the
live stock industry of the United
States, its membership representing
5000, 900 head of live stock with an
invested capital of $500, 600, 900 scat
tered through every State in the
Union. 1t has, by wise management.
grown to be d power in all National
and State affairs in which live stock
men are interested, and its acts are
read with interest by large numbers
of people.
The coming convention promises
to be the largest Of the kind ever
held in the United States and sub
jects will come up for conSiderati N
which T of the greatest Importance
to all branches of the industry. 1t
is a great pity that there is no live
stock association in North Carolina
to cooperate with the National As
ISOLATION in matters affecting the
welfare Of our StOckmen.
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SPECIAL PRIVILEGES TO BANKps,

A-SS AZ DAN Rlh
Now we would like to know -,
it was that Congress last wiz
should keep all the war taro,
Guiding the petty stamp taxes. u,il
they reduced the tax on the ciro,,,
ton Of National Banks one half =
it that the National Banks are No.,
and had to be favored above a.
simple citizen? On the other b.,,
are the National Banks not nsvi,
dividends ranging from five t. fo,H
per cent. per annum right along ,r5
laying up d surplus besides?
Take the National Banks Of vou
York city. Out of forty-fonr hunl,
only five failed to pay dividends to
past year, and only four failed to IN
crease the surplus capital. One maid
$50 per cent. dividend, another 1m
and a third paid forty-ive. One
bank paid forty per cent. and an
other twenty. Eight paid six Ne,
cent, five seven per cent. six eisbt
per cent, five ten per cent three
twelve per cent, two sixteen ne,
cent, and one eighteen Der cent
Besides paying these dividends, tbey
added to their surplus capital an
average Of over sixteen per sent. the
total increase in surplus amounting
to so, $50. 900.
Recently the whole country was
startled by the conduct of the Cashier
of the First National Bank of New
York in skipping away to parts uI.
known after rObbing the bank Of
$500, 900, wasted through several
years in gambling and high living.
With Il surplus fund of So, 900, 900,
and undivided profits of over $1,000,
900, being a sum eighteen times
greater than the banks capital, the
amount stolen was scarcely missed,
indeed, it was not until attention
was called to the theft by accident
The profits of this bank had been 50
enormous that the stock is now
worth many times what it was ut
the start, and this is not in eXcep
tional case. Then with what reason
and Justice was there a demand made
upon Congress for a reduction Of
taxes, when there was no abatement
of other takes? And why should
Congress yield to such u demand
Say what you will, these questions
must be answered, sooner or later,
to the people who continue to pay
taxes as before.
And another thing-Why should
the National Banks be permitted 70
issue notes that are not legal tendeF
in the payment of debts? Aany 40
not know that they are allowed y
do this, but it Is d fact. Their n0te
cannot be used to used to pay oru'
nury debts except with tue conSel'
of the creditor. Nor are they Ooana
to redeem these notes in gold, DuFn
lawful money Of the United States
that is, in silver, greenhackS' ee''
other people may pay their oonSp
tions in gold, but the banks are NV
compelled to redeem their notes =
gold. In the name of farmers anu
citizens generally we would ike y
know why these corporations ar7 =
favored? Why should any corP'l
ton be favored beyond the SiLnpO
citizen? We harbor no antlpa'Dy
against the banks whatever ~
want them to prosper but no' :,
lodging their share of governLn0D'
expenses, nor by obtaining privilege
not accorded private individuals
Farm journal.
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Reports from all sections Of the
State indicate that the acreage Of
grain crops is remarkably large. We
also hear that many tobacco farmers
Will drop the weed for the feecy
staple next year. In Georgia, how
ever, Commissioner of Agriculture
Stevens says the cotton acreage will
not be increased.
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-12-11
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF AGRICUL.
TURE.

An import mt meeting of the State
Board of Agriculture was held in
this city last week.
One of the most interesting facts
brought out at this meeting was that
in regard to the rapidly increasing
sales of commercial fertilizers in
this State, as shown by the follow
ing statement by Commissioner Pat,
terSOn:
Tons, guano sales, fall '98 81, 754
Tons, guanO sales spring '99 2IO, 98S
Tons, guanO sales fall 90. 1890
Receipts of sales fall '9S...$ 1886
Receipts of sales spring so $52, 747.OL
Receipts of sales fall go. 5 6.764.OO
Total tonnage for year 80 244,6O8
Total receipts for 1899. 49,. $50, 5II.O 9
Tons sold spring 1900..... 223, IFS
Tons sold fall 1900. ..... Al O63
Receipts spring 1900. ..... SAG, 435. O9
Receipts fall 1900. ........ S,S12.6 50
Total tonnage 1900. .... 276, 23S
Total receipts 1900. ....... $55, 247. so
The above table shows an increase
in the tag sales for 1900 over 1899 of
31,430 tons, or nearly Ii per cent.
The increase in sales for the fall of
1900 Over fall of 1899 is 1928, or
over 30 per cent.
The report of DR.. Kilgore, State
Chemist, directed attention to the
extent OF adulteration in canned
goods and other foods sold in this
State, as shown by the several hun
dred analyses made by him this year.
The facts thus made plain ought to
be carefully considered by the mem
bers Of the next Legislature and all
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-14

with q hard right on the ear and left
to the mouth. He Kept right utter
Cans, who kept backing around the
ring. When the colored boy stood his
ground, McGovern was at hin; like a
fash, landing two lefts5 on the jaw, and
n right on the jaw Immediately after
sending Cans sprawllnB on his back. He
took the full count OF nine but was
very unsteady when he rose. McGovern
caught him flush on the Jaw and down
he went once more. He came up again
and down he went faster than he rose.
A left and right to the; jaw did the ibusl-
ness this time. Itwas all over now and
McGovern was sure winner. He sent
q right to the jaw as Cans wabbled to,
his feet again and the colored boy went
down again. He came up, almost gone
without chance In the world to win
and as he lifted his knees from the
floor. NfcGovern settled him. 1t was
left and right to the jaw, and then u
right again and Cans lay on his back,
the blood oozing from his mouth-the
beaten man in fight which had no
share OF credit or glory for him. He
rolled over on his face, got UP on one
knee and remained In that position
while siler called off the ten. seconds.
He was able to walk TO his corner with
the aid OF his seconds and with the cx.
ception Of a bleeding mouth showed no
sign Of hard punishment, fi43Sa
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To Large Proportion Of the Specta-
tors-Gans Alleged to Have
4 Laid Down.
THE1R MEASUREMENTS. 5.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-Terry McGov-
ern is now the undisputed light weight
champion of the world. He knocked
out Joe Cans, of Baltimore. after two
minutes and five seconds Of fighting in
the second round. Cans put up very
poor exhibition and was never in It at
any stage of the game. McGovern
started rushing him at the sound of the
gong and never let up until Cans was
counted out. He never delivered an ef-
fective blow during the fight and for 4
man of his reputation he made a fight
which will gain him no friends among
lovers OF the sport In the ring. George
Sller. the veteran referee. who presided
in the ring. said after Cans had been
taken to his corner:
Cans put up very poor fight.
That's all have to say"
McGovern put up clean. fast fight
from start to finish and is entitled to
all the credit OF d victory. Hcf fought
hard and fast. his blows went home
straight to the mark and II the fight is
to be cried down at all, It is on account
of the miserable showing Of Cans.
In the first round he never attempted
to mix 1t. He never made an effort to
use his left counter for which he is so
famous, and did nothing but back away
with n scared look on his face. In the
second round he attempted to fight q
little at the opening, but soon resorted
to his backward maj ch. attempting no
return blows and making no effort to
block the hot ones which McGovern
sent In on his mouth and face.
Cans Was Helpless.
AS he was rolled down on the floor
time and again after every rush Nc
Govern made. he looked around with n
helpless expression, as though he had
no idea whether 1t was part of the
proceedings for him to rise or remain
where he was. On the last knock-down
he was on his back for six seconds. roll
ed over on his face. rose to his left knee
and remained in that position until
sller tapped him on the shoulder, tell
Ing him that the fight was over and
that he was loser. He was lifted and
was able to walk in feeble manner to
his corner.
AS McGovern. smiling and waving
his hand. turned toward his corner, he
was picked up in the arms Of his man.
his chair. In an instant the ring was
thronged with wildly cheering Nc
Govern adherents, who gathered
around the Brooklyn boys corner and
cheered him again and again. McGov-
ern. panting.n n little from his exertions,
but with no marks OF any kind, started
to put on his clothes.
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TRAIN HELD UP
And Robbed by Lone Bandit-con.
ductor Shot-Secured Little Booty.

And Robbed by Lone Bandit-con.
ductor Shot-secured Little Booty.
NEW ORLEANS Dec. 1s.-The
south-bound Illinois Central fast mail
due here at 7:l5 p. m. was held up and
robbed by n lone train robber about
one mile above the upper limits OF the
city tonight.
Conductor Kinnebrew was shot In the
groin and J. C. Parker. railway mall
clerk. had his left eye powdcr-burned
by q shot directed at his head. The
robber got on the train, Il Is supposed.
at some point above the city. and after
passing Kenner. he went. over to tho
engine and covered the engineer and
fireman and brought the train to a
stundstlll. When the conductor came
forward 10 see what the trouble was,
he was shot by the robber. r. L. Colds.
by. a railway mail clerk, stuck his head
out Of the door and was ordered to
jump down, which he did. Then the
robber led the engineer, fireman and
Goldsby toward the express car and
made one OF them blow the side out
with n stick OF dynamite which no
supplied.
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CATHOLIC BISHOPS OPPOSED
TO ABOLITION OF CANTEEN.

continued In the house to-day. II was
dull and featureless. Those who spoke
were Messrs. Grosvenor. tohlo); Bart
holdt, (Mo); Hill. (Conn): Boutell,
ulls.); Mcclellan, (N. V: Newlands,
(Nev.); Levy, IN. W. and Underwood,
(Alabama).
Mr.. Bartholdt criticised the action OF
the ways and means compittee in not
making deeper cut In the tax on beer
and gave notice that he would offer an
amendment to reduce 1t to 81 80 per bar
rel. General debate upon the bill will
close at o'clock tomorrow. and Mr..
Payne, the floor leader OF the majority.
expects the bill to pass before adjourn
ment tomorrow. The house to-day
adopted resolution for holiday re-
cess from Friday. December 81 to Thurs.
day, January >. 1901.
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YERKES APPOINTED

Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
Other Appointments = Senate Con-
Arms the Nominations.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-The Prcsi-
dent to-day sent the following nornina-
tlons to the senate:
Judson c., Clements. OF GeorsIn, to be
nn inter.Htate commerce commissioner
"A rcappOlntment.
John w. Ycrkes, OF Kentucky, to be
commissioner OF internal revenue. (The
nomination OF Mr.. Ycrkes to be collec-
tor OF Internal revenue for the Eighth
district OF Kentucky wlthdruwn.)
Lawrence Il. Watts. to be postmaster
ut London. Ohio.
Army:
Major Henry C. Ward. Twelfth In
fantry. to be lieutenant colonel; Captain
Thomas s. McCaleb. Twcnty-thlrd in
fhntry. to be major: Captain Thomas r.
Davis. Fifteenth infantry. to be major.
First Lieutenant J. T. Hines. Second
Infantry. to be captain; First Lleuten-
mt g. II. d. Smith. Fourth infantry, TO
be captain; Second Lieutenant q. d.
Jarrett. Twelfth Infantry. to be first
lieutenant.
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Round One,

McGovern led with left. He rushed
Cans to the ropes, pounding him very
hard right on ribs with left. McGovern
missed right and left. McGovern sent
Cans back with left TO jaw. Cans
acting on the defensive, McGovcrn
rushed. landing right and left on ribs.
Cans upper cutting under the heart.
Cans put right hard TO the face. Nc
Govern put left and right to the jaw.
sending Cans staggering with right and
left. following him up closely with right
and left. McGovern sent Cans to
ropes with right and left to face. Nc
Govern landed right 10 jaw staggering
him. Cans nearly foored with left TO
face. Cans knocked down with left 10
Jaw. Up Mt the count OF seven. Cans
knocked down again one second after
the bell rang. Cans taken to his cor
ner In groggy condition. No claim Of
foul made by Cans.
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HANNA'S STRONG SPEECH
ON ship SUBSIDY Bill,
40 Question 50 Important to Maritime Nations Of Old World Pre-
venon Of American Competition on High Seas Merchant
Marine Beneficial in Time Of a Foreign War. 5
AND PATRIOTISM OF NATIONAL ii Life E

under the mall subsidies received from
Great Britain.
No Profit in American Line.
There is no profit in that llne," de-
clarcd Mr.. Hanna. "and there never
will be profit under present condl-
tions."
Mr. Hanna dwelt at length upon tho
desirnbility of having a large merchant
marine to draw upon for auxiliary ships
In case Of war.
.'Will NIL ships auxiliary to the naval
powcr OF the United States" inquired
Mr.. Vest, ''such vessels as transports
and supply ships, participate in this
proposed subsldy?"
II do not think so," replied Mr.. Han.
ma.
"Then." retorted Mr.. Vest. "the Ian.
guase of the bill ought to be changed"
After dwelling at length upon the eff
forts Of the maritime nations OF Europe
to prevent the Investment by Ameri-
cans of capital in the upbuildlng OF an
American marine and urging that the
proposed construction OF the Nicaragua
canal. together with the rehabilitation
of this country's marine power was
only q part of the great problem Of
transportation, Mr.. Hanna said that no
palmer proposition than that contained
In the pending bill ever was presented.
Foundation of q Great Industry.
1t would attract capital and lay the
foundation Of a great industry. The
enactment Of the measure into law, he
urged, would benefit materially the ship
building industry and increase the de-
mand for labor in every department of
business and commerce.
I'VE must either find foreign markets
for our surplus products" Mr.. Hanna
declared, 'or We must curtail our pro-
ductions Of agriculture and manufac-
lures one-thlrh Think what that would
mean. 1t would mean the throwing
out OF employment OF thousands and
tens Of thousands OF men and the, con-
sequent increased competition for en-
ployment:"
Mr.. Hanna in conclusion said:
in my appeal to the American people
for the re.establishment Of the great
ship building industry. want to put
it on higher grounds than mere dollars
and cents. 1t is away and beyond that
point. in patriotism and pride In our
national life. AS to the popularity or
unpopularity of this measure stand
here to say that every line Of It is In the
interest Of the American people. Upon
that basis, I make my appeal for its
passage and leave the question In your
| hands,"
The senate then, at 2:o5 p. M. on nlo-
tion of 'Mr. Allison, went into executive
| session, and at 1920 adjourned.