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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-02-19

~shoe-peg factories in the United States
which use 1905 600 cords of birch and
maple in a year. One firm turns out
10000 bushels of pegs annually. One firm
in Maine converts over 100000 feet Of
wood into spools, another 100000 feet,
and two others about %, 900 cords.
The National Grange has provided
for the maintenance of a committee at
Washington to guard the interests of
agriculture during the session of Congress
and keep the order throughout the Union
informed about matters affecting their in
terests. And the Alliance should have.a
similar committee to cooperate with our
Grange brethren.
The New York World says: Repre-
sentative Morrill,, is n Of the striking
figures of the House. He celebrated his
ffty-ffth birthday on Tuesday last. An
admirer, sex unknown, sent him a jar of
candy bearing the complimentary legend
Fifty-fve!
AS I'm alive,
Too sweet
To eat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
BITS ABOUT BlvALvES.

OYSTERS will quickly freeze in cold weather.
 OYSTERS can not be fed by any artificial means.
 , WHAT people call the eye of the oyster is scientifically known as the abduotor muscle.
 IN analyzing the contents of the stomach of an oyster nothing but vegetable matter has ever been found.
 THE food of an oyster consists of such microscopic organisms and organic particles as float freely in the water.
 THE eggs of the female oyster, one authority says, number 123, 3,0O0OOO, but Prof. Rice said that 50, 100000 was as many as he cared to estimate.
 OPINIONS differ as to whether rocky bottoms are best for oyster beds. Many experienced oystermen believe that soft sandy loam is the most fruitful.
 OYSTERS should be piled up or stacked in a heap, with the bottom shell or left valve at the bottom, as the deep shell holds the liquid on which the animal lives. Good stock, if packed nicely this way, will keep for a long time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
GARDEN GLEANINGS.

ANNUAL plants are those which grow from seed and mature and die in one year. These should be collected after the plant has obtained full growth and are in bud to flower.
 To HAVE a plentiful supply of early greens next season sow turnip seeds and allow the turnips to grow and remain in the ground during the winter. A slight covering of straw will protect them. : THE proper way to control the growth of geraniums is to pinch back their growth and to remove buds as the plant is losing its proportion. This method does not in terfere with the vitality of the plant and prevents much useless growth.
 : BIENNIAL roots are those which grow from seed first year and go to seed the sec ond These must be dug late in the fall of the first year, or at the latest in the early spring of the second, before they begin to bloom. Burdock and yellow dock belong to this class.
 IN propagating honeysuckles, cuttings of wood when nearly ripe will strike, if insert ed in shady border in the autumn and duly watered. Perhaps the most success full mode of propagating is by layers begged in moist soil in the autumn when the leaves commence falling.
 GARDEN preparation should really begin in the fall Gardens, as 8 rule, contain more weeds than any other plot on the farm. They should be moved down, raked of and burned The plot should then be plowed, to remain in the rough condition for the frost to penetrate. It will render the cultivation easler in the spring.
 |. TERMINALS are those that live in the ground for several years. These to be collect ed very early in the spring before growth starts or In summer after the seed ripen | and not while the leaves are growing Large roots must be cut crosswise anc dried quickly; to avoid turning dark 0, molding, expose direct to the suns rays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
HOW DELlVERANCE CAME.

Peace Purchased at tic Expense of a
 Bright Red Jersey.
 was sitting at my desk writing one day, says writer in the Philadelphia Times, when I was startled by a voice close beside me. Looking up I saw tall, slim negro girl, wearing most dllapidated costume of many colors and pieces. Her face was pinched and ashy, her eyes kind of muddy hazel, the peculiar combination giving her an unusual appearance.
 "Got any ole clos yer wanter tradeP' she inquired, abruptly.
 ''No, think rot" I answered, glancing at the baskets of berries which hung on her arms.
 s'Better git somer desc here berries; dey's mighty nice. I'll take mos any thing for lem. Gimme some ole medicine eff you got any. Some uv us is purity nigh always sick"
 shuddered to think of the consequences that might result from my venture in secondhand drug establishment but began to contemplate my stock of old clothes, as she seemed so determined to "trade." It was an evil hour, indeed, that led me to be- gin a series of ''trading," that grew with the weeks and strengthened with the months until years even had passed over my benighted head. Scarcely fortnight passed after I first made her acquaintance that I did not have 8 visit from my ubiquitous berry woman. She brought ber- ries and fruit in their season, and nuts and chickens in their season; in fact, sho claimed all seasons for her own. When had begun to despair of ever rid ding myself of my sso1d man of the sea- when saw long vista of years stretch ing out before me 1n which I must be trad ing and giving in trade, happily we moved to distant street.
 apiova3 a reSpita of fIyo mon he in my new home unmolested by the trading Josephine.
 At last, one day in early fall, she reap peared upon the scene with renewed vigor, bringing basket of nuts and one chicken. was compelled to sacrifice plate of ''vict- ualS" and an old hat on the altar of hoSpi- | tality and the above mentioned articles. During my search for the hat Josephine spied, hanging ill my closet, a very pretty | red Jersey, which 9 few stitches might render very useful, and immediately began | to devise ways and means to possess her | self of it.
 at first told her didn't want to dispose of it, but, suddenly, with the inspiration of a providential interference, conceived | plan of deliverance. With a sigh for my dear departing jersey, but bright hope for | the future, took the jacket down and gave it to her, saying:
 "Here, Josephine. you may take it, and next week bring me two chickens for it.n
 .sYessum,n she responded, eagerly. Hsfu fetch you dem chickens CT Chuseday, sho. You kin 'pen' upon gittin' lem. I ainh tole yer no lie yit, an' ain' goin' toten yer none now"
 She departed, to leave mo in peace, for five years have passed since, and to this l day have not seen her or 'sdem chickensn | either,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
HOW TO WALK WELL.
Take to Shoes with Low, Square Heols
 and Ample Toe Room,


 A writer in the Chronological Journal gives the following advice, ill an article en- titled "How to Walk We'll" "A great deal depends" he says, 'on shoe leather, if we would get comfort and avoid injury. We are in a lively climate, which does not en- courage us to wear the beautiful, sensible sandals of the Greeks and Hebrews. It was the advice of an unforgotten young soldier to our marching volunteers of the civil war, Trust in God, but keep your shoes easy.' We must not have errors in our premises; corn IS a fatal error to a walk CT. Therefore take to square, low heels, wide soles, and ample toe room. Wear loose, short, warm clothes, if the weather be cold, but heavy ones never.
 ''Light flannel is capital, all the year around. Caps are better than hats, by land as by sea, for the wind can not catch at them. Ones stockings are apt to bunch and feel uncomfortable on long tramp. But If, before starting, yod soak your feet, fore and aft, so that they are cased in father, they will keep cool and easy under you from morning till night: Break an egg in your boots r said James T. Fields, who was boy all his life. But whichever you do, you will find 1t 8 great help and convenience. though the prescription may seem queer to nOviCe.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
Liouor Licenses In Mexico.

In the City of Mexico tho income from the taxation of liquors and the license on saloons is very large indeed Every liquor and pulque shop pays monthly license. In addition to the license fees on saloons, an octroi, or entry tax, is collected on all pulque coming within the city limits. For the fiscal year just ended this gate tax amounted to the sum of S56O. eco, or more than s1 800 day. The pulque shops open at six o'clock in the morning and close at five o'clock in the afternoon, and not ono of them has back door.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
M RIVER RAILROAD

M MERIDEN, WATERBURY < CONNECTICUT MI RIVER RAILROAD.
 IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER IS, 1ss9
 FROM WATERBURY TO CROMWELL Leave Waterbury, New England station, s:55 am. 1855, 4:3O, 6.42 p. m. N.' Leave Waterbury, Dublin street, 500 a. m., o1o am; 1:1o, 4:47, *7:O7 p. m.
 Leave Merlden, $50 a. m., 1:57, 5:45 D. m,
 FROM CROMWELL TO WATERBURY. Leave Cromwell, 6:3O a. m., 1918, 4:2Op pm Leave Merider, West Main street. 7:O2 9:2O a m 12:51, 500, 6:35 D. m " " Arrive at Dublin street, 74O n.11 a, m. 1:s5, $50. S:35 D. m. ' Arrives Waterbury. N. E. station 7:55, 1926 a. m 1850, 605 sos D. m " ' 7:o2 D. m. '' " All trains arrive at and leave West Main street. Meriden. ~ "'-- SUI o'' ''
 CHAS. M. CRAWFORD, Supt.
 MeriGen, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
Volume of Niagara Falls,

The amount of water passing over Mag ara falls varies with the height of the river. Prof. w. D. Cunning estimates the average amount at IS, ,OoO,O 900 cubic feet per minute. Allowing 62115 pounds to the cubic foot this would give total of 562, 800 tons per minute, or 25 212, 800 tons in 45 minutes, of which somewhat more than two-thirds passes over the Horseshoe falls. Other estimates place the total amount passing over both falls as high as 1OO,00 900 tons per hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

IF President Harrison dares to remove Montana judge because he fears the judge would decide against the republi- can vote-stealers in that state he should be impeached. The American people will stand good deal of nonsense from their elected servants, but they draw the line at intimidating the judiciary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

Handsome line of choice selected pres ents with unique patterns given with tea, coffee and baking powder. Special presents given with one pound of tea and Saturday of each week at Union Tea company, 72 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
FIRE ALARM,

FIRE ALARM,
 LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow Vest Main Exchange Place. I4 East Main and We ott Road. 15 Corner Cherry ar East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (private). B Iron Bridge, West Main. 24 Waterbury Brass Co., (private0 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. T Junction North Main. Grove and North Elm 2s Waterbury Mfg. Co. 32 Corner Washington and South Main. 34 Waterbury Buckle Co., 5 Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co., s6 Waterbury Watch Co., (private) 3S Corner Grand and South Main 42 Corner Union and Franklin 43 Scovill Mfg. Co. (private.) 45 Corner Clay and Mill 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin 47 Corner Dublin Street and ittltAuey. 312 Corner Meadow and Bank 314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. a21 Plume X Atwood Mfg. Co. (private3 5s3 Holmes, Booth 6 Haydens Qrivate) 34 No. Hose House. 525 Corner Simons and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
 To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go. then close the door,
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small aru In the box is striking, as that indicates an allbe has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until tho ar rival of an officer of the Fire Department. who VII release the key or, if circumstances will moi permit remaining, then the proper officer will re turn the key to the holder as soen as convenen, fire. '' N'' 'A'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

ON Friday 1855 Mormons were received at Castle Garden. A special registration was made for them and they were start ed at once for Utah.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

THE absense of the electric lights in New York last night is responsible for a fatal accident. Policeman Walsh fired at suspicious character who refused to halt at his command, and shot an inno- cent man in the abdomen. The street was enveloped in stygian darkness,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

ACCORDING to the Millerites, this wicked world is coming to an end next Friday. Several days still remain for delinquent subscribers to make their peace with the DEMOCRAT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city or sent by mail at the following rates:
 One Year $5 % Three Months .... 25 six Months 25O One Month 42c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
A YEAR OF CALAMITIEs.

The year of 1889 will go into history for the remarkable character of it's calamities. The floods of China and Japan that have drowned tens of thou sands of people; the breaking of the reservoir at Johnstown and other places; the explosion of millions of cartridges at Antwerp the accident on the Irish railway; the fall of the rocky heights of Quebec; the ocean storms on the atlantic coast; the constant floods ine one section of the country and severe droughts in another; the narrow escape from terri ble disaster at Milwaukee during the meeting of the G. A. K. when the bluff on which 100000 spectators were seated, watching the naval battle, moved six inches and was only prevented from drowning thousands in the lake by a railway wall at the foot; the dropping out of the bottom of a furnace near Pittsburg, burning and roasting several victims, are instances of natures in genrity in inf1icting injuries on man. kind. The year is not yet over and the strange and unprecedented variety of casualties may not yet be exhausted. We may hope, however, that it has.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
POSTOFFICE

WATERBURY POSTOFFICE
 Mails Close. New York City-75o, 1920 m; BIO, 5.3O, 7.30 p n. Boston-7o0, 7.50 a m; 12 80, s.1O, 7.30 m. Southern-7.50, 020 a m: 210, 5.3O, 7.3O pm. Western-7.5O, 1920 m; 2.10, 5.3O. 7.30 pm. Canada West-730, 1920 a m; 2.1O, 5.3O, 73O D m. Eastern-7.0O 750 m; 2.3o, 2.10, 7.30 m. Canada East-7OO, 7.5O m; 12. 30, 9 10, 2 30 m. Albany-7.50, 10.2O a m; 2.10, 5.30, 7.3O m. Northern N. Y.-750 10. 20 m; 2. 10. 53O 30 m. Providence-7OO, 7.5O m; 12.3O, g. 10, 7.30 D m. Springfeld-7OO, 75O am; 12.3 g. 10, 5.30 73O pm. Worcester-700, 7.50 am; 123O 2. .1O 5. 30, 730 pm. Pittsfeld Mass-7.50 m; 10, 5.30, 7.30 D m. HartfOrd-7.OO, 7.5O m; k. 30, 2. 10, 7.30 D m. Bridgeport-7.50, 10.20 a m; 2. 10, 5.3O, 7.30 D m New Haven-750 1O.20 am; 12 30 2. 10. 530, 7.3O pm AnsOnia-750, 1920 m; 1230, 2. 10. 5.3O 7.30 m. Brmingham-750, 10 am: 12. 30, 2. 10, 5.30 bpm Union City-7.50 m; 2.1O, 5.30 D m. Naugatuck-7.50 m; 2.1O, 5.30 pm. Seymour-7.50 m; 2.1O, 5.3O m. Winsted-10.55 m; 6.30 p m. Stations on Naugatuck RR. north Waterbury
 1O45 m; 630pm.
 Meriden-75O, 1920 ID; 12. .3o e.1o, 5so, 7.aO p m Danbury-75o m; :25, 2.10, 5.30, 7.30 m. New London-7.00, 7.5O am 12 30, D 10, 53O7 z 30 pm Oakville-10.45 a m; 63O p m WOodbury-730, 1O.45 Ia; 125 pm Southbury-7.30 80 m; 1.85 p m. Hiddlebury-12.3O m. WolCott lTu, Tb, Sat) 1230a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

Entered as second class matter at the Water bury Postofice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

DR HENRY E. GILL,
 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office--155 South Main Street. Free Consultation from a. m. to g. p. m. Office closed on Sundays till November 1.
 SOME OF THE REASONS Why it is to the advantage of those in need of Skillful Medical Services to employ Dr Gill; 1st-He is the only regular graduate of Medicine speciality of CHRONIC COMPLAINTS and FEMALE DIFFICULTIES.
 2d-He has had aA extended experience of over % years in hospital and private practice and has successfully treated thousands. 3d-Dr Gill's "Combination MethOd' Of curing disease is based on Science and Experience, the result of years of study and practice, and is most successful.
 4th-In the use of remedies the Doctor Is ECLEC- TIC. He uses nothing but the purest Vege- table Extracts and has everything prepared according to his own formulas by Skillful Chemists. 5th-He is moderate in his terms and shows special consideration for those in poor cir cumstances who are worthy. Patients pay by the month and the doctor furnishes all medicine without extra charge.
 6th-Dr Gill can be consulted on the most del icate medical subject in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE, and ladies' married or single, can be assured of honorable treatment and speedy relief. Good board and nursing when required. Parties writing for terms or ad- vice must give full name and enclose stamp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
Maurice F.
 INSURANCE AGENCY,

K. J. Finn's Shoe Store. lSIEaAt Main st } First-class Insurance at Reasonable Rates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

The board of fire commissioners will meet this evening and it is among the possibilities that a successor to Chief Engineer Snagg will be elected. Assist ant Engineer Terrence c. OBrien has been slated for the position, and in the event of his declination, which we un- derstand is not at all improbable, John w. Mcdonald will probably be the man. But states are made to be broken and Waterbury boards occasionally do some strikingly original things and it would be well not to wager much on the elec- tion of chief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21

HON AMOS J. CUMMINGS, who has been nominated for the seat made va cant by the death of Mir Cox, allows that he will not fill the place of his predecessor, but he says he will do the best he can in it. MT Cummings is not able to think so well on his feet as MT Cox was, but he has a ready wit which runs through the point of his nimble pen. He thinks the country which IS governed least is governed best. This indicates that he possesses the elements of statesmanShip,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
Teeth-:. .FiIIed-:-W -Without-:-P

We Never Wedge tho Teeth Before Filling Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Ryder's Gas or Vitalized Air, made fresh every day. Any one can take 1t with perfect safety, young or old. Teeth extracted. 25 cts Gas or Air administered, 2o cts Teeth cIeaned 75 cts Teeth filled with Amalgum 25 cts Teeth filed with Silver 50 and 7S cts Teeth filled with Gold $1.00 and upWards A Set of Teeth $5U Best Set of Teeth $sU There is no better made no matter how.
 much you pay.
 Office Open at All Hours Over HIII's Bakery, 1ss Bank Street,
 WATERBURY, COIN. 8Ss Main street, Bridgeport, Conn.
 Over First National Bank, Scranton Pa.
 B 3West Market street, Wilkesbarre. Pa.
 140 East Main street, Rochester, N. Y.
 s72 Main street, Buffalo, N. '. Over First National Bank, Bsghamton, N. Y. This office and all others permanently
 located.
 Branches of the Albany Dental Association, The Largest Dental Establishment in the World Dr. G. B. RYDER, Manager of this office. Dr M. L. RYDER, Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-21
FOREIGN WOOL.

NOOAs
 A Holyoke manufacturer complains of the high rate of transportation of wool to this country, and asked Senor Falcon, one of the South American visitors, if he could tell him how he could get his wool direct from Peru. He was getting his raw materials by way of England and recently the price has advanced thirty per cent. Coming through Eng land, he had to pay double commission, double freight and double insurance. If he could get the wool direct from Peru, he would have only single commission, freight and insurance to pay. But if he could get his wool direct, he could save 15 per cent. The Peruvian agents in New York are Englishmen, who give their influence to the present round about and expensive way of freightage. Senor Falcon said there were only eight resident Peruvians in New York. He could give the manufacturer no infor- nation in regard to the matter in which he was interested. A regular line of steamers could be sustained only by sub- sidies.
 Victoria and New South Wales pro- pose to send commission to this coun- try to secure, if possible, direct steam ship line between New York and Aus tralia. They propose liberal subsidies to keep the line alive. They claim that one of the objects they have in view is the cheaper transport of wool to this country. As our manufac- turers are obliged to depend upon foreign countries for almost one-half of their supply of wool, and for all the coarse carpet wools, it appears that in quiries are started to find the cheapest methods of transportation. A saving ot fifteen per cent in the cost of raw materials is matter of special interest to manufacturers.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-21
THE G., C. s. n. ROAD.
The Line Located in Athens and Contracts
Let Out.
[Athens Banner.l

The Georgia, Carolina and Northern
Railroad is slowly coming towards
Athens, and by nextsummer the trains
will be running from Monroe, n. c., to
the Classic City. The section from
Chester to Clinton will be completed
in few days-more than a thousand
hands being at work thereon-and so
soon as this is done the entire force
will be put to work grading to the Sa-
vannah River, as the route is located
to that point.
This week the chief engineer will be
in Athens for the purpose Of locating
the line out of our city, when contracts
will be at once let and dirt broken.
The forces will be set to work on both
ends of the line, and they will meet at
the Savannah river.
This company has the money in
hand to pay for the grading and equip
ping Of the entire road, and of course
it is to their interest to hasten the work
as fast as possible, for the sooner will
then interest on idle capital be stopped.
In the next thirty days tits expected
that every part of the route from
Athens to Clinton, S. c., will be under
contract.
This will be great news for our peo-
pie. :. They have been anxiously wait
ing to see dirt broken on the G., c. &
n, for it means the biggest kind Of a
boom for Athens.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-21
The Thcrnweil Orphanage.

The Thornwell Orphanage, in Clin-
ton, S. c., though under Presbyterian
care, is open to children of any State
and any faith. Its 7e inmates, (soon
to be 1907 are from Maryland to Texas,
and from seven different denomina-
tions.
The orphans are not only given
good education, but are also taught ali
domestic work and several trades.
Their labors in the kitchen, laundry,
farm, and workshops largely reduce
the cost of support, which is about So
a month for each child, this including
every expense.
The support comes from the chari-
table.
We suggest to our Christian public
that collections be taken up on Thanks
giving Day for the orphans, or that
liberal donors send their gifts to the
Rev. VIM. P. Jacobs, D. D., Clinton,
S. c., who is at the head of the Institu-
ton.
We learn that the Institution is now
in pressing need.
What is done, should be done quickly
and literally.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-21
Negroes in Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. 6.-Ellis, the
Texas negro who proposes to colonize
American negroes in Mexico, is still in
this city striving to secure.a concession
from the government in the interest Of
the proposed colony. Its asserted that
Gen. Pacheco, Minister of public works
is greatly interested in Ellis's plans,
and is heartily in favor of granting the
concession. Other members of the gov
ernment are also said to favor it. so
there seems to be little doubt that the
concession will be given and the colony
established.
The scheme, however, will meet with
strong opposition on the part of the
Mexican people, and negro colonists are
not likely to receive an encouraging
welcome. The feeling is general that
in the Indian peon class Mexico has as
large an element of a different race as
it can find room for.