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The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

from frost, with naturally fewer advices
as to good top crop and quality, parti-
cuIarly in Alabama and Mississippi.
The question of crop movement brings
cut the statement that the crop is moving
faster than usual. Late advances in price
are said to be responsible for this. In
this connection the smallness of stocks of
cotton in bales held at smaller interior
points is frequently instanced. There is
also said to be a notable absence of piles
of unginned cotton, preceding years fre
quently mentioned.
The replies to the question as to the
per centage of the crop still unpicked
shows that there was on December 6,
from 2 per cent. remaining in the south.
Atlantic states to and per cent. in
the Mississippi valley and Arkansas. AL
though great deal of cotton has been
parted with by planters before the late
heavy advance in price, the financial re,
turns on the present crop, the cheapest
ever made south, have been encouraging.
1t is a noteworthy fact that out Of 1,767
replies, fewer than 2 per cent indicate
an increased yield as contrasted with
1891, the bulk of those being in Texas.
Only 3 per cent indicate crop equai &c
! that of last year, while no fewer than 94
per cent of the replies indicate de
creases in yields. Here again, replies te
the question as to the prevalence OF gooo
We ather or not during harvest show'
} some influence. though early influences
2 operated to render the decrease wide
g spread.
f The large decrease in acreage planted
+ with cotton this year is concedingly tn
a most powerful influence towards reduc
q ing the yield. This was aided by tn
e lateness of the planting season, by ex
e cessive rains in June and July, in mos
:, of the states by over flows in the Missia
h sippi valley, by damage by worms in tn
b lower Mississippi valley and by bad hal
: vesting weather in Arkansas and Tennet
/. see. The heaviest percentage of de
e crease come from Arkansas and Florids
e the formers decrease in acreag
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
From Raleigh to Chicago Free.

The CHRONICLE endorses enterprise.
It delights to see the men, the business
men of North Carolina and Raleigh in
the lead in that which pertains to the
interest of the state and her people. The
interest of those who expect to attend
the Worlds Fair at Chicago from
Raleigh is especially vested in an an
nouncement elsewhere by our go-ahead.
enterprising druggists, w. 81. King 4
Co. Do you want to attend the fair
is the question: Here is the opportunity.
Messrs w. H. King and Co. have N ade
spe cial arrangements for the two first
class transportation tickets over the
main roads leading into the great west
era capitol from this state and will, be
ginning to morrow, give their customers
the benefits, without cost W. h.
Kiog & Co. will furnish the explanation
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
WM. RADAM,S MICROBE KILLER
A Positive Cure for all Blood and
Chronic Diseases.

The highest medical authorities concede
that fermentation (microbes) is the cause
of all diseases Therefore, a medicine to
effect cure, N ust have the comb ned
qualities of blood purifier. antiseptic and
tonic Microbe Killer contains all these
qualities, and is the only remedy that
will stop fermentation and thoro ghly
clense the blood and system, thereby Grad
icauipg all germs Of disease. Fift y-page
book, giving germ theory and full partic-
ulars, free. w. n. KING Co, Ag ents.
oc13-eOd3m
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Everybody knows that the conditions
for health are not favorable when the
stomach, liver, aud bowels are dis
ordered. In such cases, headache, in.
digestion, and constipation are the re.
suit; for all which ailments the propzr
remedy is Ayers Cathartic Pills
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
TheHomeliest Man in Raleigh

As we'll as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam
for the throat and lungs, remedy that
is selling entirely upon its merits and is
guaranteed to relieve and cure all chronic
and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis
and consumption. Large bottles 80 cts,
and 81 90.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Feeble and capricious appetites are
best regulated by the use of Ayers
Cathartic Pills. They do not debilitate,
by excessive stimulation but cause
the stomach, liver, and bowels to per.
form their functions properly. As an
fter-dinner pill, they are unequaled.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
Chrfafpm aS "aaL

Busy times this week, while many are
making their Jack" we prove ourselves
benefectors by giving cash discount Of
ten per cent. in underwear. Remember
10 cents off on each dollars worth Of
gents, ladies, misses and childrens' un
derwear for this week only
G.. A. SHERWOOD s. Co
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Carolina, and the railroad company as
we'll, that these vexed questions, which
first assumed definite shape during the
life OF Governor Fowle seem to be finally
adjudicated in the administration of his
worthy successor.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
Styitsh and Good

Burt and Packards ''Korrect Shape
fine shoes for gentlemen are the best
The wearers of this famous shoes are our
best advertisers. Our guarantee goes
with every pair.
G. A SHERWOOD & Co.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
Initial SILK handkerchief q fl

We offer a beautiful assortment of
low priced handkerchiefs in silk, linen
and lawn. Hemstitched, tape borders,
and embroidered In plain white and
fancy colors. g. A SHERwo ID & Co.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
Capt. L. D. JOhDstOn

To ali whom it may concern Il
take great pleasure in testifying to the
efficient qualities of the popular rem
edy for eruptions of the skin known as
P. P. P, Prickly Ash, Poke Root and
Potassium. / suffered several years
with an unsigh5ly and disagreeable
eruption on my face, and tried various
remedies to remove it, none Of which
accomplished the object, until this
valuable preparation was resorted to.
After taking three bottles, in accord
ance with directions, l am nov en-
tirely cured. J. D. JOHNS TON,
Of the firm of Johnston & Douglas
Savannah, Ga.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
sSheFWnnha SnlfA SorUfoa -

To- day we received line of shoes
from Brockton, branded as above, for
gentlemen, boys and youths, in lace and
congress at medium prices.
G A. SHERWOOD & Co.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
Rough Weather Goods

Ladies gossamars, storm rubbers I'm
brellas, overgaiters, cork soles, gloves,
handkerchiefs and hosiery and We,
weather comforts.
c. A. SHERWOOD & Co
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18
Don't Paw Extortiona,e Rates

Ladies Misses and childrens' cloaks,
coats and jackets have been good sellers
with US. Quality, style, fit and finish
60 a long way but low prices do the
work. G. A. SHEERwooD,& Co
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Take Simmons Liver Regulator for
headache, constipation, indigestion or
biliousness.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

If you want toys and Xmas present
cheap go to Riggan's toy store No. III
Fayetteville street.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Candy, nuts, raisins and fruits at Rig
gsn's toy store.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Toys going lively at Riggan's toy
store, all must be sold 60 quick before
all gone.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

being emphasized by bad weather,
while the enlarged area put
into other crops amply explain
the latter's decrease. Mississippi, Louis
lana and Tennessee report heavy de-
creases in yield also due to causes already
mentioned. The Alabama decrease is
also large In the Atlantic states this
tendency is rather less pronounced. The
smallest decrease is naturally looked for
in Texas, but even there the falling off,
judged by the correspondents replys. is
pronounced. A summary of the returns
received indicate that the probable total
yield will not exceed 6, AGO, 900 bales.
Raisins, figs and dates, all fresh and
nice at A. Dughi's.
Fresh pine apples and California pears
arrived to day at A. Dughi's.
Fine lot Malaga grapes at Dughi's
Telephone 1913.
Nice bananas, 25 cents dozen, at A
Dughi's.
All kinds nuts received to-day fresf
and fine at A. Dughi's.
Fine French candy at Riggau's to,
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

All kinds nuts received TO day fresh
and fine at A. Dughi's.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Fine French candy at Riggau's toy
store only Csc, French mixture 15c.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Fine cocosnuts at A. Dughi's
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Fine lot Malaga grapes at Dughi's.
Telephone 1913.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Nice bananas, Is cents q dozen, at A.
Dughi's.
The state chronicle., 1892-12-18

Raisins, figs and dates, all fresh and
nice at A. Dughi's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
Grooming the Farm Horse.

There is a more important horse than
the trotter or thor ughbred and that il the
farm horse. After hard days work or
long journey in the heat and aust wash
ing, if properly done, is very restful and
quietlng to the hoase's tired limbs. Have
the water warm and little soapy. Rub
the limbs briskly and dry with a cloth
and bursh lightly If the weather is at
all cool, dry flannel may be proftably
wound about them. If the blood vessels
need relieving, use warm wet 5andages.
These are all useful in cases of sprain.
blows or overexertion, but they must not
renain on too long. One-tenth of the
care bestowed upon great sporting horse
would make farm horse feel to proud of
himself But there is little risk of such a
horse ever feeling to proud of himself
from any such reason. A Scotch hired
plowman grooms his team with a degree
of loving interest and pride to which the
average American farmer is almost
stranger, though the ely desdale team be-
longs to another man and the man who
works it is only hireling, willis the
American generally owns the team and. as
a rule, the farm as we'll Why should not
the more valuable beast, because the more
useful, have a. little Of the warmth of in
terest bestowed upon him that is ungrudg-
ingly bestowed upon 2:121s trotter.
The farmer who looks on his farm, his
stock and his other belonging merely as
means to make money which he is re-
luetantly forced to stick to, will never End
either profit or pleasure in his work.
But the man who feels pride in his
beasts, and has a kindly feeling toward
them, is sure to turn the commonest
drudgery into source of pleasure, and
make good deal more money into the
bargain. See that the stable is we'll venti-
lated, and not SO dark that when TIE horse
is taken out into the daylight its eyes are
hurt by the glare. Next to seeing that it
is regufarly fed and watered, grooming is
one of the best means IF making horse
keep we'll and work well Field and
Farm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
LACK OF CONFIDENCE.
She Couldn't Trust the Horrid Conductor
her

She Couldn't Trust the Horrid Conductor
to Remember Anything.
Tue utter lack of conf lence that wo-
man has in man was illustrated in Penn
avenue cable car the other day. A lady
boarded the car at 9Th street.
''Let me off at 283h, please" she said
to the conductor.
From 9Th to 18th streets she was engage
ed in getting seated and paying her
fare.
Don't forget to let me off at 18th, will
you?" she said as the conductor took her
nickel, and he said he wouldn't.
At ooh street she collected her parcels
and started at the conductor to remind
him Of his promise.
At 21st she dropped package, which
another passenger stepped on, then apollo
g;zed.
At 22ad she looked out of the window to
see if the conductor had called the right
number.
At 23rd she moved to seat nearer the
door.
From 23rd to 25th she was engaged
mentally criticising the spring suit Of the
lady opposite her.
At 18th she nodded to the conductor.
At 9th she stood up and got ready to
leave the car.
AS it stopped at 18th street she stepped
from the platform, and, with sigh of
relief, exclaimed: Those horrid conduc-
tors can't be trusted to remember any
thing. "-Pittsburg Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
The Indian Congress.

The great Indian congress just held at
Forest City, S. D., ought to result in much
good to the tribes represented. The In
diaps evinced considerable interest in the
meeting many of them having travelled
long distances foot in order to attend
Various subjects bearing on the condition
and welfare Of the red men were under
discussion, such as: The past and present
of the tribes, the advantage of being re
presented at the worlds fair, the education
Of children, best method OF farming, pre-
paration for citizenship, self government,
etc. There is reason to hope that the en-
lightenment resulting from such discus
sions will do much toward civilizing the
Indian and helping him to take car OF
himself The interest taken at this con
vention in the worlds fair is gratifying
feature. The Indian exhibit at the ex-
position will be especially attractive to
foreign visitors, and it can only be given
the prominence it deserves through the CO.
operation of the Indians themselves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
A MEERsCHAUM MINE.
The Owner Says 1t Is Better Then a Gold
Mine.

The Owner Says 1t is Better Then Gold
Mine.
The schooner Nora Harkins, Capt. Har-
kins, has arrived from Mexican ports.
Since she left San Francisco, seven months
ago, she has been trading in all sorts of
merchandise, and Capt. Harkins has some
curious experiences to relate of the sights
he has seen and the places he has visited.
Among the passengers of the steamer
was John Carols, wealthy mine owner
in Mexico, and gentleman with varied
experience extending back many years in
that country He has been in Mexico
and lower California for over II years,
and has many interesting stories to tell of
his adventures in the land of our south
ern neighbors. His principal work has
been that of prospecting, and he has met
with more than the ordinary success in
delving for the precious metals. Shortly
before he left for San Francisco he located
one of the richest mines in lower Califor-
MIA He made his find near Rosario Bay,
and if the samples he brought with him
are criterion of the stuff beneath the
surface the wealth of the mine must be
fabulous He showed a reporter yester-
day on board the schooner some of the
samples. The quartz bears gold, copper
and silver, some of it free gold and some
native silver.
Senior Carols speaks Of this mine as a
bagatelie compared with another discovery
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
Effect of Pulling Fodder.

Stripping the leaves from the standing
stalks of corn while in their best green
condition is a quite common practice in
some sections of the country. When prop
erly cured and bound in bundles they
make excellent winter fodder, and It is
generally considered that the pulling Of
the leaves causes ne decrease in the pro-
duction of grain. To test The question Of
loss or gain experiments were made on
sixteen plants at the Georgia station.
From one-half Of each the leaves were
stripped and the fodder carefully cured
and dried.
The plants from which the blades were
stripped yielded % 9 bushels of shelled
corn per acre. The un tripped plants
gave a yield OF 273 bushels per acre, a
loss of "a bushels as a result of pulling
the fodder. But the yield of fodder was
270 pounds per acre, at cost of pulling
and curing Of 81 cents In other words,
there was less equal to 1904 pounds of
corn and gain of 270 pounds Of fod
der.
From the above and similar trial pre-
ceding it, the conclusion is reached that
the strongest argument against the prac-
t1ce is the meagre results in fodder COM
pared with the amount of labor involved.
The same labor employed in moving grass
or any good foliage crops, even without
the use of improved harvesting machin
cry, would yield vastly greater results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
ANTI-OPTION WILL GO OVER.

Senator Davis Gives Up All Hopes Of
Reaching Vote ut This Session.
WASHINGTON, July 23.-Thc anti-op-
ton bill is not expected to reach Il vote
this session, C. Wood Davis, who knows
more about the situation than Wash
burn himself said late this after
noon; 81 do not look now for
vote. The opponents will talk too long.
When the motion to adopt resolution
fixing a certain day for adjournment Is
reached it will, | believe, be carried.
The debate will go on until the session
ends. | had hoped for a vote this ses-
sion. However, it means only post
ponement of a few months; for / have
assurances that the bill will be passed
within thirty days of the reasscmbling
of Congress next December
To-day's debate in the Senate on the
anti-option bill was led by Senator
Hansborough. Senator Washburn adj
mits the possibility of his bin going
over to December, but he sticks to his
belief that he will be able to get vote
next week. 81 have not given up tho
fight" he said. 81 shall push the bill
as hard as | can and as l do not look
for Congress to adjourn till next Satur-
day or the following Monday think
that / can get vote before then"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
House as an Exercise.

When man expresses an opinion about
the desirability of housework for women
we are apt to think him an interested
party. But the Medical Record, which
may be supposed to be free from such
motives says: 'To keep the complexion
and spirits good, to preserve grace,
strength, and agility of motion, there is
no gymnasium SO valuable, no exercise
more beneficial IN result, than sweeping,
busting, making beds, washing dishes,
and the polishing of brass and silver. One
year of such muscular effort within doors,
together with regular exercise in open
air, will do more for woman's COM
plexion than all the lotions and pomades
that ever were invented. Perhaps the
reason why homework does so much more
for women than games, is the fact that ex-
ercise which is immedia' ely productive,
cheers the spirit. It gives women the
courage to go on living, and makes things
really worth while.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
A COWS INTELLIGENCE.
She Shows Her MotherIy Affection and
Saves Her Calf


Saves Her Calf
Col l. D. Mcdonald of Columbia City
tells the following story of animal intelli
gence: He had bought lot of stock in
Guiding COW and calf The COW had
been recommended as one Of the kindest
of animals. It's motherly affection for it's
offspring had more than once attracted at
tention 1t never deserted it's calf, and
anybody that tried to separate them was
met with such piteous appeals from the
elder that nobody but hardened butcher
could carry out a design against the
younger The COW and calf drove along
very indifferently with the other cattle
until deep stream was reached. Tnere
was no bridge, and the current was very
swift. When the cattle plunged in they
were swept eff their feet into deep water,
and good many of them disap peared for
a moment.
When the COW came up her first thought
was for her calf She held her head up
out of the water and looked about in all
directions. She did not at first see her
calf, because it had been swept several
rods down the stream and was struggling
in the water. The mother at length Oh
served this with dismay. Instead of MAX
ing for the opposite shore, as all the other
animals had done, she plunged into the
stream and swan down below the calf.
The current drove the young animal up
against the protecting oulk of the mother.
Then the mother started for the shore,
the calf swimming alongside Of her in
comparatively calm water. Some progress
was made in this way; but about the mid
die of the stream the current, striking the
calf in the forequarter, swept it behind the
COW, and it houndered down the stream
The mother once more went to the rescue
She had to swim clear arouud to the other
side Of her calf, and this done she had to
steady herself in the stream, treading
water to hold her position until the calf
was once more safely against her side, and
the latter then swan safely to shore
INDIANAPOLIS News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
FOOTSTEPS.

Listen, listen for the footstep, as it comes along
the way,
Making for mine ear music sweeter than the
roundelay
Of the robin, when the snow-Inists fade from win
ters dreary face,
or the sunshine or the morning wakes my life to
newborn grace;
So listen for the coming of the footsteps dear to
me,
Listen, listen, listen, listen till the dearer face
/ see.
Listen | for lover, listen now for step of
child,
Listen for the friendly neighbor, for the mother :
step mild;
For the fathers, proud and manly; for the post
mans coming tread;
Shall | ever, ever listen for step l fear or
dread.
Vow they bring me life and comfort, now they
bring me JOY and love,
And listen listen listen for the steps Of those
love.
Could they know how often they'd hasten toward
the listening lend,
To the footsteps on the pavement that unwelcome
measure aend
For we only find a pleasure when we listen 10 our
And the rest are only footsteps treadtng On IN
yielding stone;
But, our own, an! light as feather touch they some
life, that doth start
Eagerly To listen, listen, with We! come Ia The
heart.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29
Fair Appropriation.

WASHINGTON, July 23.-The S., 200, 900
appropriation for the Columbian expo
sition is almost certain to be conceded
by Congress. That seems to be settled.
The friends of the fair are more hopeful
than ever to-day. Mr.. Durborow claims
already a majority of from fifteen to
twenty for the appropriation, and the
ease with which he secures the promise
of many who voted against the appro-
priation on Tuesday to vote for
it when the time comes may
In a great measure be attributed to the
subtle influence of the exPrcsidenk
The fight will not take place until next
week. 1t might have come off to-day
had the leaders desired, but they feared
the absence of members who wanted
to spend Sunday at the seashore would
ieopardize their almost assured victory,
and at their request the conference
committee will not hasten it's work.
Mr.. Sayers said to-day that the COM
mittee would not make it's report be-
forernext Monday and possibly not
until Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-07-29

This is the way of it wide world over:
One is beloved and one is the lover,
One gives and the other receives;
One lavishes all in wild emotion,
One offers smile for lifes devotion,
One hopes and the other believes;
One lies awake in the night to weep,
And the other drifts off into sweet, sound sleep
One is a flame with godlke passion,
One plays with love IN an ldler's fashion,
One speaks and the other Iears
One sobs, ST love YOU, and wet eyes show it.
And one laughs lightly, as says, 81 know it,
With smiles for the others tears;
One lives for The other and nothing beside,
And the other remembers the world is wide.
This is the way of it sad world over:
The heart that breaks is the heart of the lover
And the other learns TO forget
sFor what is the use of endless sorrow?
Though the sun goes down it will rise to morrow;
And life is not over YETI
Oh! know this truth, if l know no other,
That passionate loveis pains own mother.