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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-09-09
ruE NATIONAL FARMERS AL
LANCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

President-L L. Polk, North Carolina.
Address, 511 9th ST., N. W., Washington,
DC.
Tioe-President-B. H. Glover, Cain
Secretary-J. H. Turner, Georgia. Ad-
dress, 5lI 9th St., N. w, Washington,
D. @.
Treasurer-W. II. Hickman, Puxico,
Missouri.
Lecturer-Ben Terrell, Texas.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
G. W. Macune, Washington, D. G.
Alonzo Wardall, Huron, South Dakota
J. F. TiIIman, Palmetto, Tennessee.
JUDICIARY.
R. C. Patty, Macon, Mississippi.
Isaac McCracken, Ozone, Arkansas.
Evan Jones, Dublin, Texas.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Two Left Hands and No Head.

The author of ''Tom Brown tells us of
nurse that watched over Toms infancy, who
was gifted with ''two left hands and no
head" How often this anomalous individual
is found outside Of the nursery! In the
kitchen she is always dropping dishes and
making, the fortune of the crockery dealers.
In school he is always at the foot of his class,
rather by reason of a certain mental care
lessness and inaptitude than because of posi-
Z tive stupidity. In politics he is constantly
making those blunders which statesmen pro-
nounce worse than crimes In society, by
various contretemps and maladrot remarks,
he blazes his way through life. If there is
corn under the table, he is sure to step on it;
if there is sore and sensitive heart, he is
sure to probe the wound with his bungling
lancet, and without the least intention of
hurting any ones feelings. Sometimes this
man with two left hands finds his way into
the pulpit, and then, alas, his awkward work
is often disastrous indeed. Golden Rule
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Curing a Horse by Faith,

A curious instance of the effects of Chris
tian science occurred at Eau Claire, Wis, re-
Gently. There is quite a large circle of stu
dents of the science i'll the city, and they hold
regular meetings for the discussion of meth
DDS and cases. One of the number, gentle
man who resides just out of the city, had a
sick horse on his hands, The veterinary sur
geons could do nothing for the animal, and
the local Christian science experts failed also.
Thereupon the owner of the horse, having
plenty of time and not caring for the ex-
pense, went to the telegraph office and wired
an account Of the case to Christian science
professor in Chicago. The symptoms were
given in the telegram, and the Chicago ex-
pert was asked to treat the case by the usual
method. The horse was at that time appar-
emily on its last legs. The Chicago scientist
wired back that he was treating the horse to
the best Of his ability, and was thinking hard.
Within five hours the horse was well and eat
ing oats. The case was duly reported at the
next meeting of the circle, and the members
are pursuing their experiments with renewed
faith in the scence.-Chicago Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Calling in Washington.

Very little of the paying of visits by people
in high official life is done in person. The
president makes no calls The vice president
does all of his scaling" through his private
secretary, whose chief duty it is to ride
around in a coupe and leave the cards of Mr.
and Mrs Morton at the doors of houses where
calls are due. The members of the cabinet
do most of their calling by mail The men
whose duty it is to do this "proxy' calling, l
am informed, have anything but an easy
time. Riding about in carriage all day is
an attractive occupation when viewed from
a distance. 1t loses many of its charms when
it is practised day after day, and nearly all
of its attractiveness when it is interspersed
by constant stoppages along the route of
travel.
Some of these deputy cabinet officers make
fifty and seventy-fve calls day. They have
many amusing encounters, for they visit all
parts of the city and pay their respects, or
rather the respects of their superiors to peo-
pie of all classes and conditions. The recep-
lions of the members of the cabinet are open
to all corners, and all sorts of people make
the rounds on Wednesdays. 1t is social obi
cation, to which all people in high official life
must conform, to return all of the calls that
are made upon them. So the deputy secre-
taries spin around the city all day, driving
from cottage to palace, distributing graceful
bits of pasteboard, which the recipients may
place on their center tables as mute evidence
to the uninitiated that the secretary of -
has called upon them. At the houses where
receiving" has been thoroughly systema-
tiled, the colored man at the door gracefully
holds out his salver to receive the cards. and
watches the rapid escape of the card bearer
without surprise Oh comment. ashington
Letter.
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if II. r.
Brazilian Servants.

The servants of Brazil are very poor, very
high priced, and very hard to get. The ne
cessity of having to work to live never hay
ing become stern reality in their eyes, they
consider it rather a favor than otherwise, in
fact quite condescension, to do anything at
any price. A cook, for instance, and not a
good one either, who comes at half-past II
in the morning, cooks your breakfast, and
leaves between half-past and quarter to
at night, after cooking dinner, expects, and
gets, from seventy to eighty milreis a month;
i. e., at present rate of exchange, about from
$35 to $40. He does not wash his dishes, and
would leave the place in an instant if asked
to do It, None of the servants sleep in the
house where they work. They come in the
morning, and leave at night by o'clock at
the very latest. They are much given TIC
stealing, and, if detected, do not feel the
slightest shame, but rather upbraid the mas
ter, and act as if he had interfered with some
Of their prerogatives.-New York Ledger.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Using Old Signs,

s'1t's surprising" said sign painter to a
reporter the other day, Ito note how anxious
some newly established firms are to purchase
signs that have seen service.
''To meet the demand I have worked hard
of late months, and have hit upon plan by
which can construct at few days notice a
sign that will have all the appearances of
having been through the water. Of course,
inferior wood will have to be used in its con-
struction, and little mixture of my own
thrown in, and then we have sign of the
old school, SO old in appearance that the
traces of the firm name are scarcely visible.
The mixture which use requires great care
in forming, and its ingredients are very ex-
pensive, so that, workmanship and material
considered, new-old' sign costs great deal
more than would sign in fresh bright gilt.
'sOnly questionable firms seek to impose
upon the public with a false sign, but as
there are a great many such institutions
afioat at the present time, have no trouble
in finding ready and steady employment
The fad has just been born, in my opinion,
and you'll see pretty extensive trade in it
within few years"-New York Mail and
Express.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Scent in HOrseA

The finest and deepest emotions of dog
seem to be dependent on his sense of smell.
Not only does he carry on his business of
hunting CT guarding through its aid, but his
devotion to his master and his recognition of
lesser friends depend largely upon his nose.
According to Horse and Stable, another
. among the humber friends of man is keen
and delicate of scent.
The horse will leave musty hay untouched
in his bin, no matter how hungry he may be.
However great his thirst, he will not drink Of
water Objectionable to his questioning shifts,
nor from a bucket made in the least degree
offensive.
His intelligent nostril will widen, culver
and query over the daintiest bit offered by the
fairest of hands. A mare is never satisfied,
either by sight or whinny, that colt is real
ly her own until she has certified the fact by
means Of her nose.
Blind horses will, as rule, gallop wildly
about a pasture without striking the sur
rounding fence. The sense of smell informs
them of its proximity. Others when let out
from their stables, will go directly to the gate
leading to their accustomed feeding ground,
and when DESTROYS of returning, after hours
of careless wandering, will distinguish that
one outlet, and patiently await its opening.
The odor Of that particular part of the fence
serves as their guide.
The horse, when browsing, is guided en-
tirely by the nostrils in its choice of proper
food, and blind horses never are known to
make mistakes in their diet.
Nervous and timorous as this noble ami
NAL is known to be, his fears are, of course,
doubled by his keenness of scent, for not only
does the eye inform him of danger, but the
nostrils also herald its presence The mere
scent of a buffalo robe is sufficient to cause
extreme terror in many horses, and some,
scenting the smoke of train which has long
since passed, show all the fear evoked by its
actual presence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
A Reminiscence of List.

I shall never forget him as he stood there
in the majesty of his grand old age. His
thick, silky hair fell like veil of snow about
his shoulders His tall, gaunt figure was
straight as an arrow. His dark blue eyes
were dazzling in their penetrating brilliancy,
They were eyes that seemed with one glance
to search and know ones inmost soul. His
striking aquiline features We're full of won
derful expression as he talked. He seemed a
god to fear and worship. His sarcasm, his
brilliant wit, was beyond conception. I do
not believe any man on earth ever contained
SO much greatness. To call him simply a
great musician is to stop at but one quality
in his genius. He was great artist, great
writer, great scholar. He had every &C
complishment and every quality which man
kind reveres and strives fora Pupil in At
lanta Constitution. ssssss
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Rev. Charles II. Sturgeon.

The labors Of Mr.. Spurgeon have
doubtless been greater in the peculiar
field he has chosen than those of any
other modern evangelical preacher. For
a number of years he has conducted a
Pastors college, where young men are
equipped for the ministry. Several hun
dred of his pupils have been sent out to
other fields, some in city pulpits, some
to city missions and others to the foreign
field. The average attendance at his
college is about 300. Another institution
founded and supported by his energies is
the system of orphanages, where several
hundred boys and girls are grouped in
little families and trained to some useful
business. The orphans are taken in
without regard to creed. AS writer
the great English Baptist has become
known to the many millions who could
not hear him preach. His Treasury of
David and "John Ploughman's Talk"
are among the best known of his produc-
tions. The former work is comment
airy on the Psalms and has permanent
value. His lectures and sermons have
been published and widely circulated,
and in 1865 he began the editorship of a
monthly religious magazine called The
Sword and Trowel, still Gin 1890 con-
Quoted by him.
The great enemy of Mr.. Spurgeon's
peace for some years has been the govt.
The ailment, however, is hereditary, and
for long time he has suffered the tor
lures of neuralgia and sciatic pains, and
has been compelled to adopt a rigid diet.
Inpolitics Sturgeon has been pro-
nounced Radical, and has taken deep in
terest in the affairs Of his time Practi-
cally, and outside Of his church labors,
he has been a substantial friend of the
poor, aiding them himself and inspiring
deeds of philanthropy in those about
him.
Outside of his own denomination Mr..
Spurgeon's strongest impression upon his
time has been that created by his sermon
OF about twenty years ago on ''Infant
Baptism" His language then had the
vigor of manhood in the prime--he was
born in 1S34-and his production shook
the whole theological structure of Eng
land. Its echoes may still be heard when
ever the vexed question is discussed.
An American authority, The Baptist
Quarterly, recently summed up the great
English preacher in the following Ian
guage: "No man in this generation has
done more to uphold the truths of Gods
Word in Great Britain; no man has
preached the Gospel with greater fear
lessness, sincerity and power; no man
has had heartier God-speed for every
good work; no man has shown more
abundant love and charity for his fell
lows; no man more deserves the conf
dence and sympathy of Baptists the
world over."-G. L. K.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
A Horse Story.

A very good and true story is reported with
Professor Marsh i'll the title role. While
walking OH Prospect street near his home not
long ago he remarked horse attached to a
dilapidated ash wagon, driven by an aged
negro, which animal had OH its leg queer
bone formation. The professor stopped the
team, made cursory examination of the
protuberance, and concluded the interview
by saying in a half joking way that when the
horse died he would like that leg for scientific
examination, and would give S. for the same
delivered to his house. A couple of hours later,
on his return home, he found long, awkward
bundle at his front door on the veranda, and
it required no careful examination to reveal
the leg Of horse "You see, sah," the
owner of the ash wagon remarked, with
peculiar look in his eye, ''de old horse he
died. New Haven Palladium.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
A Husbands Compliment

They were visitors for few days at a
country house, and on being shown into their
room the lady, who was nearer 40 years of
age than 80, prepared to take off her bonnet.
Now, be it observed that looking glasses vary
much in quality; some distort and some fiat
ter the countenance.
These different qualities in glass making
are no new things for we may remember
that when Queen Elizabeth was dying she
asked for a true glass, into which she had
not allowed herself to look for twenty years.
The glass that was on the dressing table on
the occasion to which we refer was delight
full one-that is to say, ''fattering' one
and as the lady saw herself reflected in it she
merrily exclaimed: sob, what charming
glassl 1 look about IS in it." cit is just
like my eyes them" the husband promptly
replied. Chicago Tribune.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Gambia, Dwarfs of the Congo Forest.

Cannlbal DWartS OF the Congo EOreSC.
Nelson had curious account to give of the
dwarfs of the Congo forest. He describes
them as the ugliest and most depraved speci-
mems Of humanity he ever heard of. 'They
struck me as the dark and forbidding crea-
lures of bad nightmare" he said, 'rather
than actual human beings" when he first saw
them. sob, they're bad lot, tell you.
Sometimes we struck a district where they
seemed a trife less wild, or more confident,
and they used to come in swarms to the
camp They, of course, had never seen a
white man before.
1.-THE most disagreeable thing about them
was their guilty, sneaking expression. They
are cannibals, of course, and it always seemed
to me that they came into our camp for the
purpose of feasting their eyes on us, as pack
of hungry dogs might gaze longingly at a
leg of mutton. They could never look us in
the face. 1 have felt their baleful gaze on
me as 1 sat tat my tent door, and the moment
that 1 looked all eyes would instantly be
dropped. But have detected them sizing
up the others, and fairly licking their chops
1t used to make my flesh creep. They used
to pay more attention to Jephson than any
of U.s. We were none of us overburdened
with Drawn in those days, but Jephson is of
plumper build than any of the others, hence
his popularity with these inpish cannibals
They admired Jephson because they saw at
glance that he would cut up into more steaks
and better rib roasts than we others. Cor
New York World.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16

The native African is noted for his fine
white teeth; but, although cleanliness is pre-
sumably virtue of civilization, the African
does not keep his ''ivories' clean without an
effort. He uses a short stick of fibrous wood,
which is chewed until the fibers Of one end
separate and resemble bristles, and spends
considerable time rubbing the end of this
little stick over his teeth-New York Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Origin of the Waltz.

The generally accepted story is that the
waltz comes from Germany; but a little in
vestigation will show that this statement is
open to discussion. AS far back as the
Twelfth century the waltz was known in
Provence, but under the name of the volta.
The song which accompanied it was called a
ballada. Under Lewis VII it was brought
from Provence to Paris, and was the fashion
during the whole of the Sixteenth century,
especially in the luxurious court of the Va
lois.
Then the Germans adopted it, and the Pro
vencal volta became the German waltz. The
years passed, and then in or about 1880 the
waltz once more crossed the Rhine and was
introduced into France. From France it was
taken to England; thence it spread to this
country and soon became the favorite dance
of the civilized world.-San Francisco Chroni-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
The Typewriters.

The life of the young women who are en-
gagged as stenographers and typewriters is
not made any easier for the rather stupid
jokes on them in the press. The innocent,
sensitive girl must shrink from the comments
upon herself and her sisters written in spirit
of levity. She should be honored for choos-
ing an independent existence, rather than be
~ charge on some one else. There should be
more chiealry and consideration among men
for these ladies. A woman's reputation is
too delicate to be roughly handled, and any
light treatment of her occupation injuries
her who is identified with it.-New York
Telegram.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Eat Before slseninc.

Man, by long practice, will train himself to
sleep on an empty stomach, but it is more the
sleep of exhaustion than the sleep of refresh
ment. He wakes up after such a troubled
sleep feeling utterly miserable until he has
had a cup of coffee or some other stinulant,
and he has so injured the tone of his stomach
that he has little appetite for breakfast.
Whereas, one who allows himself to sleep
after comfortable meal awakes strength
ened, and his appetite has been quickened by
that preceding indulgence. American An
alyst ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Eat a Good Supper.

Going to bed with well filed stomach is
the essential prerequisite Of refreshing slurn-
Der. The cautions so often reiterated in old
medical journals against late suppers were
directed chiefly to the bibulous habits of those
early times. Nature and common sense teach
us that full stomach is essential to quiet re-
pose. Every man who has found it difficult
to keep awake after hearty dinner has an
swered the problem for himself There are
few animals that can be trained to rest until
sfter thay are fed.-American ANALYST.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
Chance for Women in China.

DR.. King, an American lady, occupies the
position of physician i'll ordinary to Count Ii,
one of the most distinguished statesmen in
China. She also possesses valuable practice
in Shanghai, where some of her surgical OPP
erations have excited the admiration of her
medical brethren. It appears that there is a
wide field of employment open to women doc.
tors in the Chinese empire.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
THE APPOINTMENT.

IT'S late; the astronomer in his lonely height,
Exploring all the dark, describes afar
Orbs that like isles of distant splendor are
And mornings whitening in the infinite
Like winnowed grain the worlds go by in flight
Or swarm in giistening spaces nebular.
He summons one dishevaled wandering star:
tReturn ten centuries hence Oh such a night
The star will come. 1t dare not by one hour
Cheat science or falsify her calculation.
Men viii have passed, but watchful in the towel
Nan shall remain in sleepiess contemplation;
And should all men have persisted there in turn
Truth in their place would watch the stars re
turn.
-Prudhomme
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16

One day, a hundred years ago. benevo-
lent looking man, clad like farmer, mean
dered into factory. The men were taking
their noon. "My lads" asked the stranger,
"what are you doing?" "We're doing moth
ing now" answered the men, "but presently
we shall be eating our dinner of bacon and
beans" "Good!' exclaimed the stranger.
"And if you have no objections will eat
bacon and beans with you"
The farmer like stranger was his majesty
George III, and ever since that day, in COM
memoration of that event, the second Satur-
day in July is celebrated at the arsenal.
There is given what is called the 'sbean FEAST"
and folk gather from all over the kingdom to
participate therein. Chicago News.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
China's Imperial Revenues.

The Chinese Times, of Tien-Tsin, in an arti-
Gle on the revenue of the central government
Of China, estimates it at "a, 932, 900 taels, or
about s10O,000,000 The main items are 49,
100000 taels from the foreign customs and
the same amount from sundry duties; Il, $780,
900 taels from the salt revenue, 1850, 900
from the likin, OF inland, transit duties, 10,-
100000 from the land tax, 100000 from
opium, 100000 from inland customs, and
smaller sums from other sources. But, the
writer says, at least twice this total sum is
actually collected from the people, "the half
of which is unaccounted for, being absorbed
by the provincial officials, fraction only be-
ing applied to any local public purposes"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16

He Has Left School.
Mrs. Griggs (meeting an old friend)-And
what is your son doinga
Mrs. Rankin-Oh, he's a doctor.
''Indeedl Of what school?"
''No school at all. He graduated three
years ago. "-Harper's Bazar
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-16
A Fortunate EScaue.

Mrs. Motherleigh-So dreadful about Cla-
ras little girl baby. 1t was actually born
with the grip.
Mr.. M. (gruffiy) Lucky kidd Well, it
wasn't born with Saratoga trunk.-Pitts-
burg Bulletin.