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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-17
A CHEAP COUNTRY PAINT.

A method of painting farm build
ings and country houses, while by no
means new, is yet so little known and
so deserving of wider application as to
warrant a description. The paint has
but two parts, both cheap materials,
being water-lime or hydraulic cement
and skinned milk. The cement is
placed in a bucket, and the skim-milk,
sweet, is gradually added, stirring con
%stantly, until just about the con
sistency Of good cream. The stirring
must be thoroughly done to have an
even flow, and if too thin, the mixture
will run on the building and look
streaked. The proportions cannot be
exactly stated, but a gallon of milk re-
quires a full quart of cement and
sometimes a little more. This is a
convenient quantity to mix at a time,
for one person to use. If too much is
prepared the cement will settle and
harden before all is used. A fiat paint
brush, about four inches wide, is the
best implement to use with this MKT
ure. Lay it on exactly as with oil
paint. It can be applied to wood
work, old or new, and to brick or
stone. When dry, the color is a light,
creamy brown, OF what some would
call a yellowish stone color. Neither
expression describes it well, but it is
a very good color for a country build
ing. A pigment like ochre may be
added to change the color, but it IS
very difficult to do the mixing SO thor
oughly as to give an even tint. Ii at
tempted, the cement and coloring
matter, in carefully weighed proper
tons, should be first run through a
paint mill. This skim milk paint, well
mixed, without adding color, has a
good body, gives a smooth, satisfac,
tory finish, on either wood or stone,
and wears admirably.
A friend of mine used this for a set
of farm buildings, which have since
passed through three Winters and are
now looking fresh and well. One
building was new and the covering
boards imperfectly seasoned, Others
had been whitewashed, some repeat
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-17

gether, add a little lemon peel and stir
over the fire until it becomes thick (do
not allow it to boiD, add two glasses of
brandy and serve separate or it may be
poured over the pupping and both served
together.
~CROQUETTEs OF RICE.
Wash well half a pound of best Caro-
lima rice, which put into a stewpan with
II pints of milk and a quarter of a pound
of butter; place it upon the fire, stir until
boiling, then place it on a slow fire; cover
the stewpan, and let simmer very slowly
until quite tender; rub the rind of a
lemon upon a lump of sugar weighing a
quarter of a pound, then pound the sugar
In a mortar very fine; add it to the rice,
with the yolks Of five eggs (mix welD,
stir a few minutes longer over the fire
until the eggs thicken, but do not let it
boil, lay out upon a dish; when cold form
it into a number of small balls or pears, or
into long shapes, according to fancy; have
three or four eggs in a basin well whisked,
dip each piece in singly, and then into a
dish of breadcrums, smooth them gently
with a knife, dip again into the eggs and
breadcrumbs, put into a wire basket,
which put in a stewpan of very hot lard;
fry a nice light yellow color, drain on a
cloth, dress them pyramidically upon a
napkin, and serve with powdered sugar
sifted over them.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-17
The Weekly News and Observer.

The Weekly News and Observer is a long
ways the best paper ever published in
North Carolina. It is a credit to the peo-
pie and to the State. The people should
take a pride in it. 1t should be in every
family. 1t is an eight page paper, chock
full Of the best sort Of reading matter,
news, market reports, and all that. You
cannot afford to be without it. Price
s1.25 a year. We will furnish the Weekly
News and Observer until January lst,
1889, for 81. Send for sample copy.
Address, News AND OBSERVER Co., RAIL
E1GH, n. c.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-17
gdEtry.
THE SIN OF OMISSION.
MARGARET E. sANGsTER.

MARGARET E. sANGsTER.
1t isn't the thing you do. dear,
It's the thing you leave undone,
Which gives you a bit OF a heartache,
At the setting of the sun.
The tender word forgotten,
The letter you did not write,
The flower you might have sent. dear,
Are your haunting ghosts tonight.
The stone o might have lifted
Out of a brothers way,
The bit of heartsome counsel,
You were hurried too much to say.
The loving touch of the hand, dear,
The gentle and winsome tone,
That you had no time nor thought for,
With troubles enough of your own.
These little acts of kindness,
So easily out of mind,
These chances to be angels
Which even mortals find
They come In night and silence,
Each chill, reproachful wrath,
When hope is faint and tagging,
And a blight has dropped on faith.
For life is all too short, dear.
And sorrow is all too great,
To suffer our slow compassion
That tarries until too late,
And it's mo- the thing you do, dear,
It's the thing you leave undone,
Which gives you the bitter heartache
At the setting of the sun.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-17
Roses, Flowers, Seeds, Etc

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and other outdoor bedding plants, Tuberoses,
Spring plants. Handsome Guthowers, Bouquets
and Floral Designs. Choice Flower Seeds. Send
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attended to. H. Florist,
fe283m Raleigh, N G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
A Probable Campaign Manager.

There is some probability that Congress
man William l.. Scott, of Pennsylvania, will
be chosen Chairman of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee Mr. Scott Is regarde
as a man of excellent judgment He is not
an orator. and does not attract great deal
of notice in Congress, but he Is listened
to with marked attention whenever he ad-
dresses the House, because be always has
something to say that is worth hearing.
He is Just about 60 years of age, but is as
vigorou5 in mind and body as most men Of
fifty. His large business enterprises com
mand a great deal of his spare time, but be
is so thoroughly acquainted with all the de
tails of his affairs that he is able to deal
quickly with matters which require his at
tention. His vast fortune, which is the result
of his unaided efforts is used in way that
shows that he is generous and charitable,
and believes in aiding whatever is deserv-
ing Of aid
If Mr.. Cleveland should be renominated
there would be a special appropriateness in
putting him in a position to conduct the
Democratic campaign. He is in hearty
sympathy with the President upon all inn
portant questions, and has always been.
He has steadily upheld the Presidents civil
service reform policy, and has approved his
acts in relation to pensions and the tariff
Indeed, it has been suggested that he was
one of the men with whom the President
advised before he made his rather remark
able departure from the beaten parth in the
matter of his annual message
Being n man of affairs, with power to
handle big questions or little ones promptly,
he could hardly fail TO conduct a vigorous,
aggressive and successful campaign. lie
would have the confidence Of the party
leaders in marked degree, and whatever
assistance he needed would be rendered.
Whether or not Mr. Scott would accept the
Craftsmanship of the committee is a question
that has not yet been answered, but it is
quite certain that no mistake could be made
in Offering him the position.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
BRIGHT BITS.

FATHER-What do you think Of boy that
throws banana skin on the sidewalk
SOM don't know. What do you mink OF a
banana skin that throws man on the sidewalk:
Life.
SHE Single, of course)-Even the birds seem
to be happier running in couples.
He "a bachelor suddenly remembering 1t is
leap year)-Yes, Miss, but they are geese ana
know no better.-Llfe.
Mrs. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON pronounces
Philadelphia the cleanest city she has seen IN
America One reason for this is that Pmladel-
phia is celebrated for its lawyers. They clean
it out-Neto York Morning journal.
SMALL ROY to his big sster-Edith, do you
know why think you are like a cat that has
fallen into hogshead OF molasses!
Edith--Because I'm SO sweet?
Small boy--No, because you're so stuck up
Detroit Free Press.
''WHY don't you write what l dctate?' said a
Dallas merchant to his clerk.
because the sun is shining on the paper so
that can't see to write. -"
Then turn the paper over and write on the
other side, you donkey. "-Ierds S0tiugs.
WHEN entered this dining room I was
patron, but now I'm head waiter said gen
tleman sitting at one of the tables.
why, how is that asked his vls-a-vis.
"Well I've been waiting half an hour for
those calves brains | ordered. Hotel Mail
Mr.. J1NKs Ito landlady)-What kind of a duck
did you say this was, Mrs. Dinkly;
Landlady-l didn't say. l simply ordered a
duck from the butchers.
MIR links struggling with second joint
think he has sent you decoy duck.-Terds
S0tiHgs.
"AH, glad to see you back, old mani" said To-
cal merchant to a returned citizen.
I'm glad to be back, said the other.
Where have you been;'
Been over to Boomtown."
In business there
yes
Make anything
Yes made an assignment. "-PicayuHe.
A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER once asked a mem
Der Of his class who killed Abelf'
A small boy who. no doubt. stood at the foot
if there was one replied without hesitation:
ut was the CORY Captain of the Black Valley
Rangers. His blood-stained blade flashed for
moment in the air. and he cried, You are my
meat and Abel was turned like grindstone on
the chieftain's sword. ATLANTA Journal
81 SEE. said the stranger to the driver of
New York bobtail car. that according to the
rule of the company, you are not permitted to
handle fare or put it in the box. Does the com
parry meanto insinuate that you are not to be
relied ony"# 4
NO. sir its not that at all, " said the driver
you see, the company is afraid If we accumu-
late money too fast we might quit business, and
they would not be able to hire anybody capable
of filling our places. Git apr and the car
moved on.-TeTGs Siftings.
CAN'T you the man that swears to the circu-
lation of the paper asked a ragged mendicant
of young man in the office of a New York
daily paper.
Yes, sir, was the reply; what can do for
your
you can spare pe half dollar
"A brother artist: What do you mean?"
II used to be the mate of a Mississippi river
steamboat said the candidate for charity,
with CLEAN of honest pride lighting up lin
rugged face.-ChicdgO Tribune.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
A Sweet Kind of Girl.
Ftonl a. Boston GLobe.

From the Boston Globe.
Is there anything sweeter than a sweet girl
just engaged?
A new bloom is on her cheek. new light is in
her eye. heavenly halo of happiness enshrines
her. Shy, but proud; demure, but dignfed, her
heart reflects itself in her face, SO that he who
runs may read
Nor is it any prospect of golden gain. of riches
and raiment, that renders her radiant. 1t is the
simple thought that she Is an object of interest.
Somebody loves her. She reign5 supreme in one
heart.
And purest of all pleasures she has some one
to worship, some one for whom she can make
only an idol, a saint, but at the same time de
voice Though she is a goddess he is a god,
whom 1t is both her duty and her delight TO put
upon pedestal.
When We think how many surplus women
there are in the single State of Massachusetts
and how little it takes to make girl happy it
really seems that the male population is not
doing its duty As long as there is a bachelor
among us the grand old commonwealth must
blush to own IL. There is no valid excuse for
bachelorhood in this State
Seventy thousand more or less lovely women
waiting to be wOrshipped o, generation of
shrkers! Must the ladies take advantage of
the seasons privilege aud speak for themselves:
BreatheS there man with soul so dead that
he has never wanted wife? Single men. cease
from being monsters of ingratitude and sacri-
fee yourselves if only for the sake of selfish
ness!
Leap year should not pass away until these
things be fulfilled. The men of Massachusetts,
should no longer allow the old Commonwealth
to be pointed at as the State which most
eschews matrimony. If they do the fair neg
lected ones will be amply justified in taking
advantage OF their leap year privilege.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
A Safe Adviser.

Ex-senator Bruce is a safe adviser of the
people of his race. He is a modest, level
headed man, who showed that he was
possessed of a good deal of common sense
when he was United States Senator from
Mississippi. He is at present a resident of
indianapolis, and it was stated in our dis
patches yesterday that he condemned the
effort to induce colored people of the South
ern States to emigrate TO South America.
He expressed just about the same opinion of
the effort that the MORNING NEWS did
few days ago, viz: That it was calculated
to defraud the colored people out of their
money without benefting them. He said
also, that as far as he was able to find out
those W no were active in the matter were
few ignorant and misguided colored men,
who did not know how to take the first in
telligent step toward carrying out their emf
grafton scheme, and had no clear idea of
what risks were involved in it, or what OBJ
stacles there were in the way of the success
full accomplishment of it, and lot of
| sharpers who saw chance to make money
and meant to improve it. The ex-senator
further said that the colored people were IN
the South to stay, and that those who were
sincerely interested in their improvement
would not encourage immigration schemes,
but would help to elevate them.
No doubt immigration schemes will be
started from time to time, but the colored
people will never leave the South
Both the white and black people
might as well make up their minds
to that and be guided in all matters per
tanning to the two races by it. 1t is useless
to discuss the question whether the South
would not be better Off without the colored
people, because there is not going to be an
opportunity to test it. The questions which
should command attention are these: In
what ways can the condition of the colored
people BE- improved and how can they be
made better and more valuable citizens!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Coy HIPS Position.


There is no doubt that Gov. Hill is can
didate for the Democratic nomination for
President, and it is probable that Mayor
Hewitt, Senator Voorhees,, Secretary Whit
ney and several others are candidates. Gov.
Hill is the most active one of them, how
ever, and is perhaps the only one who Is
making a special effort to secure delegates
to the convention who are favorable TO his
nomination.
But there is no reason 20 think that
either Gov Hill or any one of the other
candidates mentioned expects to be noml-
mated if Mr.. Cleveland consents to accept a
denomination. They all know that he is
the first choice Of the party, and that If he
announces his willingness to accept a re-
nomination, he will he chosen without a
contest.
About all Gov Hill is doing is this: He is
getting ready TO make a contest for the
nomination in the event that Mr.. Cleveland
declines to accept a denomination. With
Mr.. Cleveland out of the way he would
stand a very good chance for success. He
has made a good record as governor and he
belongs to a State that must be carried 70
make a Democratic victory certain. 1t
is probable that he could poll bigger vote
in New York than any other Democrat,
with the exception of Mr.. Cleveland and
possibly Mr. Hewitt.
The number of Democratic papers which
are urging his nomination is quite small,
and they are not enthusiastic. The Republi-
can papers are the ones who are doing the
most in sounding Gov. Hills praises They
want him nominated because they believe
they can beat him, and they know they
cannot beat Mr.. Cleveland. 1t is not to be
wondered at, therefore, that his political
enemies are giving him good deal of sup
port.
The frequency with which Gov. Hills
name appears in the newspapers must not
be taken as an indication of his popularity.
The most of the papers which are pretend
ing that his nomination would strengthen
his party have purpose in view, and it is
not a commendable one. Those which
are Democratic want, as rule to defeat
Mr.. Cleveland's denomination, and those
which are Republican want TO get him out
of the contest
The Republicans are satisfied that if he
should be the Democratic standard
bearer they would not stand
as good a chance for success as
they did in 1884. 1t is not probable that
! Mr.. Cleveland will say that he will not be a
| candidate, and if he does not Gov Hills
prospects for the nomination will hardly be
worth considering.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
How to Deal With Drunkards.
From the SUMS Gable Letter


The country solons who make the laws Of the
little commune near Mons, in Belgium have
shown great wisdom in dealing with drunkards.
A few months ago law was passed making it
a serious offense to be palpably drunk in Bel
GUM. These local wise men concluded that tne
law was too severe, and that they would con.
tent themselves with making drunkards useful
and diminishing drunkenness at the same time
When drunkards appear on the streets Of this
village the Garde Champetre takes them politely
home The next morning he goes TO the houses
of all those whom he had found drunk the night
before and presents to each a broom for sweep
ing the streets. The drunkard is allowed TO
choose between working for the commune for
one day and being prosecuted for drunkenness.
He invariably elects to sweep the streets The
village streets are in consequence mafveously
clean, and the sweepers, after swallowing more
than their natural share Of dust pass mental
resolutions of sobriety, and keep them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
TOO MUCH GOOD LUCK.
If You Find a Silver Dollar, it Is
Cheaper to Let it Lie.
From the Ne,c York Sun


From, the NeU York Sun
'If you ever happen to find a silver dollar in
the course of your travels, you let it lie right
where it is when you see it," said jolly young
broker yesterday.
Coming down on the elevated few days
ago, - he continued, Il noticed something bright
wedged in between the basket-work eat TO the
wooden arm. | poked her out with my KNIFE
blade and found my prize TO be silver dohar
| had never found any money before, ana /
felt so good that when got of the tram |
stepped into q cigar store and bought -FOUR
cigars for a dollar. instead of three Tor a
quarter as usual. That noon at luncheon |
felt awfuy thirsty and being dollar ahead |
ordered a bottle of claret Later, buoyed up by
the same thought. | asked the boys 70 take
something and the round cost me soc. When IL
came time to 90 home the elevated trains were
crowded, so thought I'd spend my dollar for a
hanson cab and drive home, stopping at a
theater where, on account of my find, bought
tickets Of a Spectator instead of at the Once
/ told my wife about my luck and showed her
the Identical dollar which had saved. She was
delighted, u and insisted upon my having the
piece smoothed off on one side and the place
and date of my good fortune inscribed thereon
the carrying out of which conceit cost me 81 20,
Altogether, | should think my find cost me
nearly $40; so take my advice, and If you run
across any stray dollars don't pick EN- up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Gov Oglesby Anticipated the Judges
Remarks.
From the Logan County Tribune.

From the Logan County Tribune.
A new story in which Uncle Richard Oglesby.
of Illinois, figures as prominent character, is
going the rounds to-day. 1t seems that way
back in tine past, when Uncle Dick was great
deal younger than he is now. he and the la
mented Judge Robinson undertook to stump
Southern Illinois in behalf of gift at the hands
of the people which both wanted. Uncle Rich
ard was a Wing, but il was rumored about that
he had been badly tinctured with the Republican
heresy which was then gaining ground The
Judge decided that it would be a fine piece of
political fne-work to denounce the young
man for his leanings toward the new
honor, and he carefully put the plan
in pickle for convenient emporium
ity. 1t came. The two candidates were
billed t. address the voters in a small town. and
the gathering was at a hotel Uncle Dick won
the toss and went to bat first and to Robinson's
horror proceeded to anticipate that gentleman's
bomb shell by admitting all the charges he had
proposed to make. When Robinson arose to
speak he found himself in the position of the
traditional small boy, with nothing to say In
the meantime Oglesby wandered about the
crowd, and happening to spy native with an
Anticipated fiddle under his arm proceeded to
borrow the instrument of torture and then
yelled Come on, fellows; les have a dance.
III fiddle for you. You don't want to hear that
fellow spout anyhow" He then struck up. and
soon had a circle of dancers around him The
crowd rapidly fell away from Robinson and left
him speaking to empty benchps. Catching on
to the spirit of the fun, the Judge descended to
the floor, seized partner, and was soon whirl-
ing in the may, etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
Gray Hairs in New YORK

Why the hair Of so many young men in this
city is gray nobody can find out. 80 common
IS gray hair on youthful heads that any other
kind attracts attention. Nor Is II unbeCOming
Indeed young face looks really younger than
II is when framed by head Of preinatuFely gray
hair. The time is gone by and Is almost forgot.
ten when gray hair was considered a mark Of
age. Dyed hair is truly the banner Of decay, a
vile practice which deceiyes no one and destroys
the remaining scraps Of sense and good looks VI
the dyer. Men are more given 20 this pariicu-
lar sin against honesty and cleanliness than
women. Very old and ugly men are IL staunch.
est npholdens One sees them on the cars. a.
the theaters. everywhere CHASTITY wrecks with
coniplexlons like frog pond Ia drought. their
miserable artitce against time deceiYing nobody
but themselves Gray hairs are honorable ana
frequently beautiful bat dyed hair u an inspi.
ration 81 the Evil One IA bis most malicious
moments
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-15
lNDEX To- NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEEr1NGs-Magnolia Encampment No. 1, L
o. O.. F.; Golden Rule Lodge No. IL, l. o. O. F.. I;
Georgia Hussars.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-P. p. p. Company, Iipp-
man Brothers; AS to DR.. w. Duncan's Absence;
To Petit Jurors Chatham Superior Court.
ADJUSTMENTS Entertainment at Yonge's Hall
JASPER FEsTIvAIs-Reduced Rates per Savan-
nah Florida and Western Railway.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULEs-Oc Steamship Co. /;
Baltimore Steamship Co.
SPRING, 1854. Falll & Sons.
AUCTION SAIE-Watches, Diamonds, Etc, by
u. A. Mcleod, Auctioneer.
FoUR DAYS MoRE-R. j. Davant, Receiver.
JASPER DEcoRATIoNs-L & B. S. NJ. II.
OFF1CIAL,-City Marshal's Sale
LEGAL NorIcEs-As to Demands Against Es-
tates.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEAfENTs-Help Want
ed; Employment Wanted For Rent; For Sale;
Personal; Lost; Miscellaneous.