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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12

SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR.

1t has been asserted by scientific
surgeons that the will-power of a
sick man has a great deal to do with
his dying, and the case of Charles
OCOnnor is cited as evidence. A
still stronger case occurred in Michi-
gan the past summer. An old man
living in the northern part of the
State, got out a lot of timber many
years ago for a toll-road company,
but the company failed and left him
in the lurch. For years and years
he tried to sell the timber to this
one or that, but no one wanted it,
and at last time and decay rendered
the beams almost worthless. Last
summer the supervisors of that
county advertised for proposals to
build a bridge, and the old man put
in a bid. While waiting to see
what would be done he was taken
very sick, and he grew worse so
rapidly that a council Of doctors was
called. After due %deliberation he
was informed that he was approach
Ing his end.
"When will I know about that
bridge? ?" he coolly asked.
"The bids will be opened to-day"
"Well, I'll send John over to see
who gets the job, and my living or
dying will depend on his news"
At 5 o'clock in the afternoon the
son and family physician arrived in
company. The old man was neither
better nor worse.
"Well?" he asked as John ap-
preached.
"Our bid was accepted, father"
"And we've got the iob?"
yes; but the doctor says you
can't live"
II can't Ell? I'm not only going
to live to build that bridge, but I'm
going to work that square timber
into it up to the last foot, or my name
isn't John Rodgers"
1t is a fact, vouched for by a dozen
good men, that he was off that dying
bed in a week, and in less than a
fortnight was at work on the bridge.
Detroit Free Press.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12
With Cotton a: Eigt: .:a a Half csat', Poor
Crops and Bad Prices,
WHAT SHALL BE DONE
RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 1, 1885.

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 1, 1885.
The situation of our Farmers, and
more especially of those in the Eastern
Counties, is a serious one. 18th cotton
at 81 cents and everything else in the
same proportion, it is doubtful whether
our people can make cotton at all
with the old method. Thousands Of
thoughtful men all through the
South are considering earnestly this
question: WHAT SHALL BE DONE?
With prices of their products way down
and the prices of all they buy not re-
duced in the same proportion, what
shall be done to feed the family, buy
clothes and send the children to school
during this New Year? All this time
sensible men are cutting down every ex-
pense and resolving that they will make
more at home. Milk, meat, vegetables
must be made in larger quantities and
must be provided for the horses, cows
and hogs. High-priced fertilizers and eve
ry extra thing are entirely out OF the
question. The wise man will buy the
cheapest and best ingredients only and
make fertilizers at home this year.
At this time, THE NORTH CARROLL
Ma PHOSPHATE COMPANY, an x
clusively North Carolina Company, work
ing nothing but North Carolina material,
wants to inform the prudent men just
described how they can help themselves
and help a home enterprise by buying
LIME PHOSPHATE, the cheapest Phos-
phate ever sold in North Carolina. It is
to the interest of every farmer in North
Carolina to write to the NORTH CARO-
LIMA PHOSPHATE COMPANY at
Raleigh, N. c., and learn how to save
money and make a good fertilizer that
will make a good crop at a very low
price.
1-3ms.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12

Some years ago, in Georgia, that
band of Christians known as Ascen-
sionists were having a grand revival.
One day when the meeting was in
full force a storm came up, and a
young gentleman who was out hunt
ing with his servant took refuge in
the church door. Being curious to
see the service, the two hunters
crept up into the gallery, and there
hid in a place where they could OBJ
serve without being observed.
"Come, Lord, come; u robes are
ready. Come, Lord, come" cried
the preacher, while all present gave
a loud "Amen."
"Marsa Gabe," whispered Cuffy,
lifting his huntingdon to his mouth,
"let me glib dem jist one toot."
"Put that horn down, or I'll break
your head replied the master, in a
whisper.
The horn dropped by Cuffy's side,
and again the minister cried: "Come,
Lord, come; we are all ready for Thy
coming. Come, Lord, come"
"Do, Marsa Gabe-do .jist femme
glib 'em jist one toot," pleaded Cuffy,
wetting his lips and raisin the horn.
"Ifyou don'tdrop that horn, Cuffy,
I'll whip you within an inch of your
life," whispered the e~xasperatcd
master.
elbow, Gabriel, blow; we are
ready for His coming. Blow, Ga
briel, blow" pleaded the minister.
Cuffy could no longer resist the
temptation, and sent a wild peal
ringing from end to end Of the
church; but long before it's last echo
died away his master and himself
were the only occupants Of the build
ing. .
"Ts ready fur de licking, Marsa
Gabe," said Cuffy, showing every
tooth in his head, "for | 'clar to gra-
cious it's WORT two lickings to see de
way common farm cattle kin git ODER
de ground wild skeared 'Scensionists
behind dem."-Editors' DraWer, IN
HnrDer's MdQdsine.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12
KANSAS SENSE.

The American dies from overwork
and anxiety. When he is 5 years old
he begins school with a determine
ton to be at the head of the class.
He will out-run, outjump, and lick
any boy Of his size: He enters upon
a condition of strain that is perpet-
ual. As he goes on it gets worse.
He must be in politics at 20, rich at
80, great at 40, and if he measurab'y
succeeds he is decaying at so, and
dead at 60. He ought to be dead.
1t is a befitting punishment for his
audacitv and his steady violation OF
the laws of nature.-LeaUenWOrth,
Kan, Times.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12
THE EGGS THAT NEVER HATCH.

There's a young man on the corner,
Filled with life and strength and hope
Looking far beyond the present,
With the whole world in his scope.
He is grasping at tomorrow,
That phantom none can catch;
To-day is lost. He's waiting
For the eggs that never hatch.
There's an old man over yonder,
With a worn and weary face,
With searching, anxious feature,
And weak, uncertain race.
He is living in the future,
With no desire to catch
The golden Now. He's waiting
For the eggs that never hatch.
There's a world of men and women,
With their life's work yet undone,
Who are sitting, standing, moving
Beneath the same great sun
Ever eager for the future,
But not content to snatch
The Present. They are waiting
For the eggs that lever hatch.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12
finishes Of fun.

-POllceman GU nave Deen
standing here for an hour. Move
on" Absent minded chess-player:
beg pardon, sir, it's your move"
"A little boy came to his mother
recently and said: Mamma, |
should think that if | was made of
dust | would get muddy inside when
| drink"
Pascal divided the human race
into two classes. "The righteous
who believe themselves sinners, and
the sinners who believe themselves
righteous.
If the editors of some of the
agricultural papers we're given
three acres and a COW" they would
not know from which one of them
to expect the milk.
Country bride Cooking over bill
of fare)-John, what's Patty de fee
GRASP Groom-'Sh! Don't talk
so loud, or the people'll think we're
ignorant. 1t must be French for
celery.
"A stupid foreman once asked a
Judge how they We're to ignore a
bill. "Why, sir said the witty law
yer Curran, "when you mean to find
a true one, just write 'ignoramus'
for self and fellows on the back of
it."
1t was an ingenious idea for the
nine little Irish stOwaways to hide
themselves into a potato bin of the
steamer Helvetia and secure a free
passage to the land of the free.
They thought, doubtless, that among
the other Murphys they would not
be noticed.
SO you've been out to the Pa
ciic coast, Ell? Did you see the
great gorge of the Colorado?" Il
th-think so. At least out at Chey-
enne [ saw a buck Indian a six
pounds of bologna sausage, half a
box of crackers and nineteen her
rings without a grunt. How is that
for gorge? ?"
Emma goes to school, but dis
likes it very much. A lady friend
of the family questioned her on the
subject: Emma, what do you do in
school? Do you learn to read?"
Emma shakes her head. do you
learn to write? p Another shake.
Then what do you do?" 81 wait
for it to be out"
-"It beat all creation" muttered
Mullethead, "what pains swindlers
will take to beat honest men. Here
some one has saddled a lead ten
cent piece off on to me-" Cant
you pass it again" timidly sug-
gested his lesser half. "Pass it." he
shouted, "why the thing is as black
as my hat! No, I'll have to put in
the contribution box.
Major Gassaway, a prominent
San Antonio lawyer, seemed tired
and worn out on returning to his resi-
dence. "You look tired, dear. L
suppose you have had a hard days
work again in court" said Mrs. Gas
saway. Eyes, I'm very tired. I've
had a difficult case, but I've won it."
"IOu had better take a cup of tea,
and then go to bed and get a good
nights rest" mo rest for me to-
night. I'll have to sit up and watch
the stable with a shotgun to see that
the carriage horse is not stolen"
why, who is going to steal it?'
You see / was defending n of the
worst horse thieves in Western Tex
as this afternoon, and | cleared him.
He is foot-loose now, and | am afraid
he will come around tonight and
steal my horse. Nobody's horses
will be safe until that dOuble-dyed
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12
RICHMOND And DANVILLB RAILROAD CO.

PIEDMONT AIRLINE ROUTE,
Condensed Schedule in effect Jan. 8, $50.
Trains Run by 75o Meridian Time.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12
SERVICE.

On trains so and 81, Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Atlanta and New York.
On trains so and SO, Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Washington and New
Orleans, Washington and Aiken. Pull
man Sleeper between Richmond and
Greensboro.
Through tickets on sale at principal
stations to all points.
For rates and information apply to any
agent of the company, or to
c.. w. CLEARS,
Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent.
E. B. THOMAS,
Genl. Manager.
RICHMOND, VA.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-05-12
FORTY-FOURTH YEAR.

The Great Farm, Industrial and Stool
Periodical Of the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-11
ARRESTED FOR PLOTTING 4 FoRGERY

CHICAGO, Oct. 1O-Henry f. Nott young
man who has worked a. booKkseper In this city. wss
arrested yesterday for endeavorng to negotiate forged
checks About two weeks ago Mott met young man
named Hayes and after short acquaintance unfolded
an easy scheme for money making, which was nothing
more than having forged checks cashed at banks where
Hayes could procure iden tlhcaton Hayes acquainted
Vice. President Cage OF the First National Bank with
ths plot and the latter referred him william A. Piuk-
erton, who concluded to put shadow on Mott In the
meantime Hayes kept up the acquaintance ana yes'er
day met Mott and was given draft fos s''V1o On '"e
Imnort.rs and TrsderS OF New-York, purportns TO
have bsen issued at Greenleaf Kan and signed oy j.
w Reach tho ossher OF the bank At that place Hayes
tos Snc draft 20 the First National Bank leaving Mott
outsde After short delay ne camo OUT aud informed
Sort Ihat cashier was 0ul but that the draft
woud be paid a. he returned Both then went
inside where they immediately taken into cus-
tody Dy William A. Pinksrton. VINO Was waiting Tor that
purpose. hayes OF course. wac Released soon after
Nnen Mott searched number OF atures traced
on tissuo paper found, aud when his room was
visited later tho day lot OF miscellaneous papers
were found together with number Of blank chec par
TALLY filled out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-11
TILE PLOT TO RIRN VIENNA.

DIABOLCAL AND INGENIOUS PLANS OF THE An
ARCHIsTs-sEvENTEEN ARRESTS MADE.
VIENNA, Oct. 1O.-The Vienna police have
furnished the press with account OF the recently
discovered Anarchist plot to burn Vienna Athou gh
many details are obviously suppressed, the plot Is
shown to have surpassed extent aud
diabolica ingenuity any dynamite plot hitherto
concocted. Seventeen OF the conspirators have
been arrested. examination OF the prisoners
shows that the plot Matched in and di-
rected from America and London. and to
be carried out by Vlennese Anarchists who
recently returned from America. The
plot was cevery organized. The consprators
divided into several groups one Of (which detailed
set fire to the town, another to
take charge OF the dynamite operations,
aud another TO forge the necessary official
documents and to coin money for expenses Parties
were detailed to fire to Penzing Untermeidlins.
Hetzendorf. Meidling and Fsvorten.
The police got wind OF the plot and watched
until 1t was almost mature. They receive
universal praise for their zeal and circumspec-
ton. An Anarchist Of Prague gave the first infor-
nation concerning the oonspracies to the authorities
The plotters mostly Czecns and Germans. They
where operators were instructed in the use and
manufacture OF bombs. The seizures include
numerous and bombs, dynamite, re-bottes for
n: buildings. printing aud forging mplcnenh anu
variety dsguises all of the most ingenious character
Another plan to obtain money WAS by means OF
forged document to frighten old women, At whose
houses the potters would make domciliary Visit un-
der uce OF searching for counterfeit money wheh
thew would seize ali the good money upon which they
could lay hands recent fire In private mousse was
d ne to an experiment with a tre-bottle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-11
ANDOVER PROFESSORS TO BE TRIED.

CHARGES OF HEREsY PREFERRED BEFORE THE
BOARD OF VISITORS.
BosTON, Oct. 10 (Spccidh.-The rumOr that
proceedings about to DO taken against the And
over professors the charge OF teaching heresy in
violation OF conditions attached to endowments prob
ably true. one OF tue trustees who lives In Boston
says:
IL cannot contradict the rumor. 1t Is true that three
preferred charges OF eresy against five profess
ors OF AndoVer The charges will be heard by the Board
Visitors either October Is 25 None OF these
three has any pecunary interest in the trust
funds They have been outspoken In their
cisms against the professors since Professor Park re-
signed In 1882 They charge that the Andoyer people
are teaching the doctrine OF second probation The
professors Assert that 1t Is not trne. On that word
second they condemn AniOver, and are
ready to try these professors and the
professors repudiate tho word second The
and expect thereby to stop all Misrepresentation |
hope tho hearing will be public that all the world
viii know just tho professors do stand They have
nothing conceal The comes up before the
Board OF Visitors, and from their decision there IL an
appeal Supreme Court because there are trust
funds involved. The professors Will nave eminent coun-
sell"
The Rev DR.. W. E. Griifs. OF tho shawmut Congreea-
tlOnal Church. which the Rev. DR.. Webb presided
for so many years preached to-day the signs OF tho
times He said in part 1.-THE theology. 80 called
good under that that he mas nothing TO
msnamed IL s real theology In its essence,
10 speak OF the the froth OF IT. lt Is the
sanctihed men for the bottom facts
for the spirit aud statement OF the Word Of God AS
against scholastic dOgmas inherited from the jews the
P0pes and the Middle Ages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-11
PREPARING FOR A SIEGE.
THE PACKIXG-HoUsE OWNERS PUT GARRIsoNs IN
THE BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO.

THE PACKING-HoUsE OWNERS PUT GARRIsONS IN
THE BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1O.-Thcre was no disturb
ance at the stock yards to-day but the entire vicinity
of the great packing houses busting with sgnih
cant preparations The Pnkerton force at the yards has
been increased 400 men, and each one OF them is
armed with revolver and repeating rifle. To-day the
large packing establishment Of Washington Butch
erss sons was converted into barracks and
will be the headquarters OF the force until The trouble
has blown over. These headquarters have been
connected by wires with number OF stations In differ
ent quarters OF the yards that news OF an attack by
strikers can be instantly communicated and force at
once detailed to put down the uprising Tonight
number OF patrol wagons stand about the barracks and
horses 10 draw them quarered by Pinkertons
force gets at the Transit House. but VIII proo
res 10 day Informed the or the hotel that at
meetiug OF waiter-womrn held last night II was de-
cidrd to meals to PinkertOn mon after to-day
The Anglo mericsn Packing Company mas made prep,
aratIons withstand siege There 10 hlgh Drlck wall
about the buildings aud precautions have been taken
10 preyent admtance OF turbulent individuals yes
terdsy the company killed l,2OO hogs which were lett
green on the hooks and must be packed tomorrow 10
prevent heavy losses. Armour, Notwithstanding tbe
threatening attitude OF the strikers has continued 10
purchase hogs A large number nave been pacen 10
one OF the buildings and the Inference h that men are
to be Imported outside Of the city There were no
meetings OF strikers to-day, the men c0nent!ng them
selves with gathering in knots about the yards TO dis
ems he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-11
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10 Special The Penn
syvana Railroad Company has placed orders for 1000
additional freight cars or these, 400 will be construct
ed al the Altoona shops, 200 will be built by the Ber-
wick Company 200 by the Allison Works OF this city
900 by the Carlisle Works. and 200 by Pardee Co.. Of
Watsontown The rest will DO built BY other concerns
I'm the state The Baltimore and ONO has placed orders
for 600 cars with the works ~ Milton, fenn anu
inc Plltsburg aud Western has ordered %'ooo iroSn'
p,rTsRuRG Oct. 10 (SpeciaJ-The United states Cir-
.ut Yesterday the case OF tho newcastle North
arm pa,iroad. the purchaser W. w. Reed not having
rid I'm f,ll the amount which ho bid, ordered that the
road ue resod october 23 at Newcastle Penn, un
les, tho purchaser should pay in the balance his bid
before date 1t stated tnat the road will be
purchased and completed by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company and that IL Will DO made . connec-
ton OF the PltIsburg and Western.
CARLISLE, Penn, Oct. 10 (SpeciaD.-Tho connection
was made to-day shippensburg between the Western
Maryland and the Harrisburg and Potomac railroads
whereby trains will run, within three months. to Balt
through the Cumberland Valley. This gives tno
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company . competing
lne
TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 10.-The Chicago, Kansas and
Western Railway Atchison Topeka and santa fe last
evening filed An amended charter with the Secretary oi
State by which thoy build and operate nftytwo
lines In State Of Kansas aud have hxod their capital
stock at SI54 600 O00 thus making their capital stock
larger than that Of any railroad company. Tho head
quarters Of the company at Topeka The directors
OF this company are: Joan Mulvane, r. Bone
brake, j. L. Grsw0d, John K Muvane and J: f. Parm-
ee OF Topeka; D. NJ. F1nney Nsosho Falls; l. A. Bur
dette IA. i. Burd~tte. u. l. Daup. l. W. Hias,sy, A.
W. Luke, j. +. McKien and l. l. Tnomas OF Boston rho
eombined length OF the proposed lines 7,27A mes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-11
SHARP And THE INDICTED ALDERMEN
FACTS AND RUMoRs ABOUT CoNFEssIoNs-JAEuNE
AND HIS COUNSEL.

FACTS AND RUMORs ABOUT CONFEssIONS-JAEHNE
AND HIS COUNSEL.
The sensational statement published yester-
day to the eoct that Jacob Sharp had made aconeson
and would be witness for the prosecution against tbs
indicted Aldermen proves to have been without founda
ton A TRIBUNE reporter learned yesterday on excel
that Sharp has not confessed aud has no
intention OF con(essng anything.
Heury W. Jachnc has been left decidedly to himself
snce he heard the news Of the decision OF
daily that least his lawyers Richard
Newcombe, would to him but up 20 yester-
day had not appeared. Jaenne Is under strict in
structons but his counsel aud he bear
a cbeerfully as possible Prison Keeper Con-
naughtOn yesterday scofed at the idea that Jaehue
would turn states evidence for the sake OF pardon
" He not that kind OF man. said Mr. Connausht0n
Jaehne is nevertheless being well looked TO-
The Committee on Law Of the Board or Aldermen mas
decided that the Boari has power to MI the vacancy
caused Jdehnes conviction and that his successor
will hold his seat until OF the first Monday 10
January. 1t has also decided to declare Alder
De Lacys seat vacant. and will recommend that IL
be filled. caucus OF the Democratic members VIII
probably held this morning TO agree on the course 10
be by the majority. The County Democracy NOM
will claim both seats. Tho candidates for Jaehnes
place Major Thomas Began and Mlsrd Won Blar-
william Tate, iquor-seller, friend ana fol-
lower Of John keenan,, 10 candidate FOR DeLacy's
place.
Tue runors abroad yesterday about the flight of ex-
Alderman klrk and Sayles and tue intention or JACOB
Sharp "peach the whole Doodle" Boarl seemed
10 little effect Alderman Farley and Miller, the
next the list for trial after sayles and XIX Both
IN town with their families and had left word ~
their homes that they had thought or going away.
One-day-M Kirk had his MadSOn-st hOuse sim
closed up and still taking the air apparently down
his cOuntry-seat on Long Island sayes had not ap-
either. II said at No. 40 West FOrty-sec'
ond-st. that the eX-Alderman had moved his effects
away from there more than two weeks ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-11
ivan CLALMS OYERPALD TO INDIANA.

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 1O.-Third Auditor
Williams OF Treasury Department, has addressed
letter to the Governor OF Indiana In which he states
in OF the unsatisfactory condition OF the
records Of his office concerning the claims OF several
against the United States, filed under the pro-
visions OF the act OF Congress approved on July IL
1861 to indemnify the states for expenses incurred by
them defence of the United States and acts supple
mental thereto, he had found It necessary to make
thorough OF such claims in order TO arrive
at an intelligent understanding OF their present con-
dItIOn. The examination OF tho claims OF Indiana
under the acts referred to has just been completed and
lie iucloses tor tho Governors information and such
action "a he may deem advisable an abstract showing n
detail the amounts which, he says have oeen errone-
ousy, Improperly and unawtuy allowed the State.
First In excess OF vouchers presented second twice
the same service and third. amounts allowed with
out vouchers, amounting In all to $i6,l23. The
Auditor adds that the erroneous ani unlawful
allowances occurred at various times In the year
OF 1868. aud continuing down to the year 1874 and
that tho claims which the errors and overcharges
we're discovered appear to have been formulated and
hed by General W II, IL, Terrell. tho late military
secretary TO the Governor, and Thomas B McCarty,
Auditor Of state, who wero the legal representa-
tlves OF tue State in such matters