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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
HOW HENRY GRADY GOT AN
ADVERTISEMENT.

Years ago when Henry Grady was
struggling to bring the Rome Commercial
into front ranks, he called one day and
asked the Rounsaville brothers for a. ad-
vertisement J. W. Rounsaville replied:
"Why Mr.. Grady, nobody reads your
paper; it is of no use to advertise in it.
A happy thought suggested itself to Mr..
Grady. He went to his Office and wrote
the following advertisement, which ap-
peared next morning in the Commercial :
Wanted, fifty cats Liberal price for
the same. Apply to Rounsaville Bros. !"
Well, the p cture that presented itself at
Rounsaville's corner next morning beg
gars description. Boys of all ages and
sizes-boys Of all tints, from the fair
haired youth to the sable Ethiopian
barefoot boys and ragged boys-red-
headed boys, freckled face boys-town
boys and country boys-boys from all
parts of Floyd county, blocked up the
sidewalk, doorways and street with bags
full of cats cats of every description,
name and order-house cats, yard cats
barn cats, church cats-fat cats and lean
cats-honest cats and thievish cats. Well,
to make a long story short, the Rounsa-
villes told MI. Grady to reserve a column
for their adv ertisement as long his paper
contradictions (Ga.) Tribune.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

three or four minutes Giveadam Jones
returned, the right leg of his trousers
split to the knee, and his breath coming
hard, and as he sat down Brother Gard
ner arose and said:
"My frens, de difference between a
philosopher an a fakir is sometimes so
powerful fine dat de best of men are de-
ceived. It's my piryun dat we got hold
of de wrong animal, but dere's no great
harm done. l reckon he won't bodder
US no more, an perhaps he has left us a
few grains of wheat among de chat. We
will now annunciate homewards."-De-
t ont Free Press.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
JOSH BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY

Bizzy boddys are like ants; alwus in a
CRATE hurry about nothing.
One CRATE reason viii every boldly
likes the Falls ov Niagara so mulch IL,
bekause no n kan make one like it.
Thare il some hope for a man who il
wicked, but not weak.
Debt IL like any other kind ov a trap -
cay enuf tew git into, but hard enuf to
git out ov.
Thare is no kind ov fattery so power
full, so subtle, and at the same time so
agreeable az Difference.
Bare necessitys will support life no
doubt, so will the works support a watch;
but they both want greasin once in a
while, just a leetle.
Philosophy is a very good kind ov a
teacher, and Yu may be able tew live by
it, but you kant live on it. Hash will
tell you.
Lazyness weighs eighteen ounce to
the pound.
The history ov life il tew hope and be
disappointed, the viktory il to "never
say die"
The way tew Fame IL like klimbing a
greast pole; thare amt but phew kan do
it, and even her it don't pay.
1t is dredful eazy tew mistake what we
think for what we know; this IL the way
that most of the lies git born that are
travelling around loose.
-Ambisrun IL like a treat wheel; it
knows no limits; you no sooner git tew
the end ov it than you begin again.
We are never in more danger ov being
laft at than when WE are laffng at others.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
THE IDEAL AND THE REAL.

Twas in the ~afterglow, The spring
day had closed ever so gently with the
sun sinking in the west (the same old
place., and nature was waiting patiently
for night to overtake it. Algeron and
Angelina were looking up a house in
which to erect their Lares and Penates
and begin the ev~er-peaceful, ever-joy Gus
life of housekeeping, etc.
"Shall we take a fat with six rooms
and a place to slide the ashes into the
cellar ?" asked he.
"Oh, dear, no. Let US have a cottage
with three bay windows and a b autiful
veranda where we can sit and watch the
sun go down."
at would be nice. But what's the
matter with taking the first ten-dollar
rent we strike ?"
IT'S ever thus. Poetry descends to
prose the moment the p~ocket-book is
touched.-Hargord Post.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
WAKE COUNTY ALLIANCE BUSI-
NESS AGENCY READY
TO WORK.

The Wake County Alliance Business
Agency is now established at 3O7 South
Wilmington street, Raleigh, and the
Agent is now ready to attend to the
wants of the Alliancemen Of the county.
If you want to sell your farm products,
stock, or the handiwork of your wives a
daughters, or if you wish to purchase
anything in this market, your Agent may
be of material benefit to you If you
have stock Of any kind to sell, give me a
careful description and price Of sane that
I may record it in this Office, or if you
wish to buy stock, call at this Office and
examine my registry. Consult this Office
on the market prices of all your products,
and bagging for covering your cotton.
Cotton stored and money advanced on
same at the lowest rates for charges. Let
your wants be known at this Office and
they shall be attended to.
r. JAS. POWELL, Bus. Agent.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
gGEtry.
WAITING.

Trusting, sweetly trusting, in the hand that
l leads N. on,
u, gone aTe fading, surely fading, they are fading one
by one.
,s the morning, rosy morning, folds her dewy
" wings and hides
IN the nights unconscious bosom, while the dawn
- II slumbering 'bides,
ca NV spirit. r~estful, dreaming, near thy WI in
silence glides.
As the Spring unseen awaiteth her own time to call
the flowers,
As the day with patient coming waits on Winters
So are we in silence waiting Gods own time, for
that Is ours.
Have not glimpses in the twilight often come your
eyes to gree :?
Have not voices through the silence thrilled you
with their accents sweet?
Prophesies of glorious futures which together we
snail meet.
So keep trusting, sYeetly trusting, in the hand
that's holding thine,
Softly trusting in the wisdom that has linked thy
life wi b mine,
That is guiding thee so sur, ly to a heavenly rest
divine. ELIZA LAMB MARTIN
~Fitchburg, Mass.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
TWINKLINGS

"When is the best time to cook a
dumping for Henry?" "After you are
safely married to him."-SOciety.
"She has the dispositi2n of a flannel
shirt" What on earth do you mea1 p
"She is a shrinking little thing."-M T.
San.
The man who marries a millionaire's
daughter does not have to wait fifty years
for a golden wedding BinghamptOm Re-
publican.
Bessie-"Are you sure he's literary p
Jessie-"Yes. Whenever he wishes to
see anything he takes off his glasses
~ Y. Sun.
1t is a wise man who can remember
ten days after a great deal was done that
it was his wife and not himself who did
it.-Atchison Globe.
Two Irishmen shipwrecked on a bar
rem island" What shall we do, Pat? p
"Well, Denny, let's organize a saycret
Irish league"-Rocket
Judge-"Wer you ever arrested be
fore?" Sam Johnsing-"No, boss, l
nebber wus. Ebery time I has been
crested de policeman grabbed me By de
neck from behind. "-PjHsburg Dip itch.
Mr.. Suburb" Where on earth l. OR
hired men? I can't find him anywhere"
Mrs. Suburb" There is somebody over
in Farmer Hayseed's meadow, but can
tell whether it's our man or rot" Il
he standing up or sitting DOWN.
"Stardlng." at isn't our MANN Y.
WeekLn-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
o USED TO 1T.

Can I use your telephone a minute ?"
she asked, as she ran into a neighbor's on
Second avenue with a shawl over her
head.
ooh, certainly"
I'm going to give a party next week,
and I want to invite a few friends"
eyes"
at is to be avery select party"
eyes"
"Only my friends"
eyes"
"And, there, you-you won't be-"
"Angry if I an not invited, nor won't
consider you cheeky if you use my tele-
phone to invite others? Oh, no. Any
one who keeps a telephone in the house
for use of the ntighbors soon gets used
to anything. Why, a man came in here
the other day and used the line to call my
husband up down town and dun him for
a bill. Go ahead and call up the sub
Office.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
TO COUN TY ALLIANCE PRESI-
DENTS.

OLD SPARTA, N. c., Feb. 20, 80.
In accordance with section 18 of tie
statutory laws Of the National body, l
have this day appointed Bro. J. B. Oliver,
Nj. Olive, State Crop Statistician, and
request that each County President at
once select a county crop statistician and
report his name and address to the State
officer. These county officers will be re-
quired to make there reports during the
year. One May 1st, showing acreage;
one August lst, showing condition, and
one in November, showing yield. The
Alliance is in a position to compile the
most reliable agricultural report eVer
issued, and 1 trust the officers will sppre-
ciate the necessity of it.
ELIAS CARR, Pre8't N. G. F. S. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
e a colOred silk is very fashion

white over a colored silk is very fashion
able.
A very handy sash has just been in
troduced, which combines a sash and a
belt. 1t adjusts the blouse securely and
at the same time supports the skirt.
Mrs. Julia ]. Irvine, a graduate of Cor
nell, who has pursued her studies with
success at Leipslc, has been made ju0ior
Professor of Greek at Wellesley College.
San Francisco r~eioices in the possession
of a woman horseshoer in the person of
Miss Bessie BoIe. She would open a
shop but for the opposition of her family.
The Emperor of Austria has authorized
Nine. Rosa Kerschbaumer to practice as
an ~oculist, being the first woman in that
country who has received such permits
sion.
Mrs. Helen Allingham, a London artist
and a niece Of Rev. Brooke Hartford, Of
Boston, is the first woman to be elected
a member of the Royal Society of Water
Color Painters.
Miss Nellie Arthur, daughter Of the
deceased President, has become a pictur-
esque young lady, with a brilliant CON-
~plexion, large, soft brown eyes, and a
graceful figure.
Miss Joanna Boxer, who was a tutor of
Greek in an Iowa college at the age OF
sixteen, now occupies the chair her father
filed seventeen years ago, that of the
Greek professorship.
Unexpected good fortune has just be-
fallen Miss Jennie Fox, aged eighteen
years, of Clark county, Ill. She has re-
ceived a check for 81, 900, 900 left to her
by an uncle who died in Texas.
It is often the prettiest and most grace
full women who wear the simplest gowns.
They are aware that certain gifts Of ma
ture enable them to set forth what they
wear rather than be adorned By it.
A Woman's Ethical" Club has been
formed in Rochester, N. Y, says the
Woman's Cycle, which represents nine
different denominations and twenty-five
churches. 1t discusses ethical topics.
Mrs. Crook, who is completely pros
trated since the sudden death of her hus-
band, General George Crook, is quietly
resting at Oakland, Md, which she has
determined to make her permanent resi-
dence.
One of the first women to preach in
Kentucky was Mrs. L. NJ. Woosley, of
Coneyville, who was licensed to fill a pull
pit by the Kentucky P~resbytery three
years ago and has done successful re-
ligious work since.
It is not generally known that DR..
Mary Walker has become a cripple for
life. On Decoration Day, 1889, she fell
and broke her right hip. 1t is probable
that Congress will now pass her claim for
81 900 for services rendered as nurse dur
ing the war.
Gray is a pet shade in millinery. One
lovely model Of Ftench gray with two
folds of gray Lyons velvet under the
brim is prettily caught up in the back,
trimmed with gray gauze ribbons and
gray tips, and has for relief7a white bird
nesting in the front trimming.
Miss Augusta M. Lowell, organist of
the Church of the Incarnation, in New
York city, is considered the leading or
ganist in this country. She came to New
York from California in 1881, studied
with the best teachers and has won her
way by conscientious work.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
TO H BRETHREN.

We are receiving every day many let
ters of inquiry about things relative to
the business of this Office, which are
already answered in THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER. Owing to the large correspon-
dence and increasing business of this Of
fee we are unable to answer as promptly
as we wish. We ask the brethren to
please read The Progressive FARMER and
it will a them much writing and will
be a source of great benefit and pleasure
to them, and relieve US of a large amount
of work. Fraternally,
W. q. WORTH, 8. B. A
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

The National Economist Almanac is the
cheapest and most valuable publication
ever been presented to the public. It is
facts uowhere else to be found. For two
cash subscribers to The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, we will mail a copy of the
almanac postpaid. You can't afford to do
without it. 1t is worth ten times the
price.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

DEAR BRETHREN:-In future please
write orders and letters on separate sheets
of paper. 1t will save much time to this
Office, and we will be less liable to errors
in transcribing your orders. When mark
ing inquiries about orders and letters of
importance please give date of same, and
duplicate of the order. Don't fail to give
your p~ostofice and also shipping point.
In sending money please state who it is
for. Fraternally,
". b. WORTH. SD. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
SIXTEENTH CENTURY SUR
gerry.

Fabricius, one Of the most noted sur
geons of the sixteenth century, thus de-
scribes his method for tumors: eff it
be a movable tumor, I cut it away with
a red-hot knife that sears as it cuts; but
if it be adhered to the chest I cut it with
out bleeding or pain with a wooden or
horn knife soaked in aqua FORTS, with
which, having cut the skin, I dig out the
rest with my fingers"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
RULING OF PRESIDENT CARR.

When a State or District Lecturer, or
any State officer, organizes an Alliance, it
is his duty to pay the organizers fee to
the State Secretary, to be paid into the
treasury of the State Alliance, or he
should account for the amount as part of
his salary.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
FROM STATE EXECU-
TIVE COMM TEE.

The State Alliance does not pay the
expenses of any one visiting or speaking
to Alliances except the State Presidents
and Lecturers, and any Alliances inviting
speakers to address them should expect
at least to pay their expenses.
S. B. ALEXANDER,
J. M. MEwBoRNE,
J. S. JOHSsToN,
Committee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

Rowan County Grit.

The unsigned has bought the Rowan
County Milestone Quarry of 3. 3. Phillips,
deceased, and will continue to supply the
public demand for Millstones from this
celebrated grit. Millstones and all kinds
of Granite work delivered on board cars
at Salisbury, N. O., at the lowest possible
price. Address,
J. I. WYATT,
Lock box 40, Salisbury, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22
Beware Of Fraudulent limitations!

See that our Trademark (same as abovel
appears on each jug.
Send for book "History of Microbe Killer"
given away by Lee, Johnson & Co Druggists,
sole agents, corner Fayetteville and Martin
streets. Raleigh. N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

Mrs. Julia J. Irvine, a graduate of Cor
nell, who has pursued her studies with
success at Leipslc, has been made juoior
Professor of Greek at Wellesley College.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

A very handy sash has just been in
troduced, which combines a sash and a
belt. 1t adjusts the blouse securely and
at the same time supports the skirt.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

San Francisco r%ejoices in the possession
of a woman horseshoer in the person of
Miss Bessie Bole. She would open a
shop but for the opposition of her family.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

The Emperor of Austria has authorized
Nine. Rosa Kerschbaumer to practice as
an oculist, being the first woman in that
country who has received such permits
sion.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

Mrs. Helen Allingham, a London artist
and a niece of Rev. Brooke Hartford, of
Boston, is the first woman to be elected
a member of the Royal Society of Water
Color Painters.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-22

Miss Nellie Arthur, daughter Of the
deceased President, has become a pictur-
esque young lady, with a brilliant com
plexion, large, soft brown eyes, and q
graceful figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22

taking the place OF strikers. The employees
claim they were not hired 30 run = lodging
house. Today fev colored people are doing
;he work. he patients IN the hospital depart
ment we're removed 10 the general hospital
The fifty non-union men who quit work yes
terday are making a claim against the Central
road for wages and their fare back whence
they came. They stated their case 90 super
intendent Burrows. who said he knew nothing
about II and that they should so 90 the men
who they claimed had hired them under mis-
reIresentatlon. SuperInteDdent Burrows also
refused to pay them anything. The men are
seeking legal counsel in the matter this morn
iS.
CHIEF ARrHUR's SIGNIFICANT Talk
CLEvELsND. August 22.-when Chief Arthur
OF the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
was askefthis morning what reply ne wished
to make 70 Mr.. Powderly's open letter ad-
blessed to him through the Associated Press
he instantly said that he would be pleased to
give Mr.. Powderly the information be sought
me letter, however, must be addressed 20 him
oihclally, as he never paid any attention 90 let
ters such as Was published this morning. The
position OF the engineers was well known. but
Mr. Arthur would be glad TO emphasize t II
Mr. Powderly addressed him a letter in an ofi-
cial way.
COUNTING on THE rSGISrrRs
GALEsRURG, III, Aug 22.-In an interview
Yesterday W. A Sheshan, the secretary and
treasurer Of the Brotherhood Of Railway Train
men. said: Il regard the meeting at Terrs
Haute ss one of great significance. cannot
say what the outcome of the meeting viii be-
IL the grievance Is unanimously sustained by
the council the council will then decide upou
the final proposition OF setilemo MT from which
there can be no deviation. his will be rre-
sented TO the company. probably by the four
chefs. IL the company refuses to accept the
proposition the strike follows IL will probably
be Monday or Tuesday before the outcome 10
reached IL the strike should come believe
that the tie-up would be complete. have
every reason to believe that majority Of the
engineers would stand 10y US They have been
loyal to us whenever they have been asked" A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
CANADIAN CROPS.
A Larger Yield of Cereals Than Last
Year.

TORONTO, August 22-The Ontario depart.
ment of agriculture has issued bulletin deal-
ing with crops. live stock. &c. Ii is sscer-
tanned that the area OF fall wheat is 100000
acres less than last year and that OF barley
ia, 600 less. The spring wheat area is greater
by 100000 acres. that of peas by 1900 and that
of hay and clover by 76 900. ItIs estimate a
that the yield OF wheat eXcee Il that of last
year by 57,000.O00 bushels. that OF peas by
$500 900 and that of hay and clover by nearly
6OJ.OCO tons. Fall wheat through most of
western Ontario Is of good quality, being uu-
usually fine. aud the crop of spring wheat " al
probably be better than fair. barley is lax
and not much OF il will rank as frst-class The
yield of oats is expected to be light; of rye
there Is "a fairly good yield and the crop Is
pretty well secured. Peas and corn ylvid
fairly. The hay crop is magnificent. Apples
yield less than a third of a crop and pears weld
poorly. The plum crop is almost a failure, hut
grapes promise a tremendous crop in the Lake
Erie region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
THE BOARD MEETS.
District Commissioners Refer the Senate
Resolutions to Col. Robert

The first board meeting since the recent
difficulty between Commissioners Hine and
Robert took place this afternoon. The meet
ing was called by Commissioner Hine to con-
slider the resolution of the Senate. Mr.. Hine
being vice president of the board stated in
clear terms the object of the meeting and then
submitted an order, which Col. Robert agreed
to, and which was as follows:
The preliminary investigation which re-
suited in arraigning Lieut.. Guy for trial before
the board of Commissioners of the District of
Columbia having been made by Commissioner
Robert that part of the resolution of the Sem
ate of the United States passed on the 2lst day
OF August, 1890. relating thereto is referred to
Commissioner Robert for report"
No reference was made to recent Disagree
ments, and after the order was passed the
meeting adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Fear of Famine,

LONDON, August 22.-The DAILY Ns,cs pub
fishes an urgent appeal TO the public for active
measures to prevent famine and misery in ire
land on account of the potato blight The
matter is declGred TO be one entirely apart
from mere politics and to present an emergency
appealing TO the instincts of "A common human
lty. Ii Is expected tnat a national subscrIp-
ton on a large scale will soon be undertak en-
for the purpose of furnishing sufficient for the
inhabitants of the stricken districts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
The Young Man shows Some Sense.

LONDON, August 22-1he young earl Of
Shannon, formerly Lord Boyle, whose wander
ings throughout Canada and mysterious dis
appearance at the moment when he was 10
have succeeded TO the earldom made his name
known throughout the world. hss been busy
since his return 20 Great BrItain investlg gating
the condition of his Irish estates. As result
he has determined to reside permanently IN
Cork in order TO be near his property and per-
sonally supervise Its management He 10 o
thorough Irlshman, and believes that the pros
perity OF both the people and the land owners
would be promoted il the latter would more
generally Reside on or near their estates and
make themselves part and parcel Of the com
munity where their financial interests are
located
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Shot His Daughter for a Burglar.

HAzARDsvILLE. Pa, August 22-Mamie
Hogan. aged twenty, is dying at her home
mere from pistol shot wound at the hands of
her father between and O'Clock yesterday
morning. The young lady had clandestinely
lett her bed room after her parents had re-
tired for the night and gone TO a ball with q
young man with whom she had been forbidden
TO keep company. She returned home alter 4
O'Clock and attempted 20 enter the house with
out being heard Her father awoke. however
and mistaking her for a burglar fired on her
with fatal results. The father ls frenzied with
grief over the tragedy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Texas Fever in Ohio.

CoLusBUs. ONO, August 22-Dr. W. A.
Hopkins, health officer Of Ashtabuls. calls at
tention to the existence OF Texas fever in that
neighborhood. He says that a butcher has
been purchasing steers. which ne drives from
the railroad 10 the slaughter house. Three
cows belonging to citizens Of the town, aud
which have been daily driven across the path
leading from the railroad 20 the slaughter
house, have recently died OF Texas fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Negro Iynchpd.

LExINaroS. KY., August 22-John Hender-
son, the negro VINO so brutally murdered Gil
bert satterwhte near Midway last Monday
night was taken from the Woodford county
jail by a masked mob about 3 O'Clock yester-
day morning and hanged to a tree. The
negroes of Versailles aud Midway are very
much excited over the lynching and further
trouble is feared.