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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01
SOMETHING WORTH READING

Reduce your acreage in cotton and plant the
variety that yields from On6-Quarter. to one
third more per acre-matares in one month
less time.
AS excellence in every particular is claimed
by the advertiser for the many varieties of cot
ton seed we now see advertised, no better way
Imperial Gold Dust Seed Is presented than by
quoting from a few farmers who bought seed OF
me last year, and tested witt the leading Y6rie-
ties: J. j. Schwartz, Chaplin, 5 O.; A.W. Hardin,
ChalEville, s. c., say; Your Gold Dust makes
the best yield of any. We are / ighly pleased
with it," J. V. Craig, Lancaster, S. c., writes:
"Your Gold Dust limbs from the ground, ma
lures earlier, makes fully One-quarteT more per
acre, is decidedly the best cotton l ever saw"
w. Il. Waltan, Meeting street, s. c., says: Your
Gold Dust beats all, stands excessive moisture
bett1r, makes in one month less time Sam. p.
CrOtweIl and J. Calvin Neal, Newberry. 5. c.,
write: " In our opinion no praise is tOo-high for
your Gold Dust " J. NJ. Eleazer, Spring Hill, S.
c., writes: Your Gold Du~t natures three
weeks earlier, and having few leaves to shade,
bottom hollis never rot R T. McLaslan,
Niuety-six, ) c.. says: Would plant my entire
crop in your Gold Dust if I had enough seed. -
J. c. Mellow, Lancaster, s. c., writes: ~ think
1t enough to say that L was careful to save every
seed to plant this year" j. Andy Jones, Clin-
ton, 5. C., says: Your Gold Dust makes fully
Darby, Fort Motto, s. c., writes: Your Gold
Dust came up on the Goth of May; I commenced
picking it the same time | did my other cotton,
plated over a month earlier; made 100 pounds
for further testimonials. To every purchaser of
a bushel of this seed / shall send free a one
pound package of Peterkin's $50 seed. Seed 81
per bushel f. o. b. at Aliendale, s. c.; 80 cts. per
per bushel. Cash must all orders
and freight prepaid, as railroad so requires.
Apply to A. l.. STONEY, AIlendale, :. G..
State in what paper you saw adj. 070
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01
FOR RENT, LEASE OR SlLEI

offer my place at ROsinburg, Wake county,
n. c., for rent, lease or sale. The place has
upon it a large and cOmmodiOus stOre-house,
dwelling, tenant houses, barns, stables, ETC.,
with 19 acres of land, of which about 80 acres
are in cultivation. The place is convenient to
school and church privileges, and the pOstOfice
N This is an n m n8nre EsPdf M ady 9 9ITTS hHpHs; for q
merchant of small means to make money. There
has been a store at this place ever since 1865.
The pOstOfice pays something. The farm and
store will be leased or sold either together or
separately Possession given February LIST, 1892.
Persons desiring further information, will apply
to i f. Montague, Attorney, Raleigh, n. G.
G5D I. J. WIGGS, Hickory, n, c.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01
SEEDS, Seeds, Seeds !
All kinds of Grass and
Glover Seeds, now ar
niNinm L. nAnnn -

All kinds of Grass and
Glover Seeds, now ar
irving in store. Fresh
Crimson or Annual
Glover Seeds. Also
Southern Prize TurniH
seeds at Zoe. per pound,
or by the bushel whole
sale, This 10 a valu-
able variety, producing
large white turnips, of
good quality, very hardy
and best turnip for
salad. Will stand cold
est weather without
protection. These seeds
are all fresh, carefully
grown, and best selected
seeds on the market.
Jay special Grass and
Glover Seed mixtures
give splendid results
wherever used. Prices
are given for quantity
sufficient to seed an a
acre or more. de-
sired l shall also take
pleasure in quoting the
price per bushel of any
Seeds. ~
Latest improved farm implements. engines
DOleTs, saw mills, etc, for sale, also Pratt Cot
Ton Gln, and Nance power Cotton Press.
h. w Y A IT IT.
ZIG Fayetteville ST, Raleigh, N. G. C845
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room for some n who does. After
such a confusion it is simply an insult.
to his readers for such an editor to coN-
tinue in Office. Good taste, If not good
sense, should prompt him to retire.
These are stern times and caGI for
sterling men; only a severe test, such
as those actively employed in reform
work are subjected to, will demonstrate
the real stamina that one possesses.
Let weak knees get 10 the rear.-
Flaming SaUOrd.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01
CATARRH CURED.

Have B~eecham's Pfls ready in the household.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01

A clergyman, After years of suffering from
irving every Hnown remedy, at last found a
prescriptioDMhich completely cured and saved
fuI disease sending q self-addressed stamped
enve lone to Prof. ia Lawrence, 81 Warren
$500 Gid
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01
JAS. BOYLAN.

o WRA HATS, DOMESTICS, SHEETINGS, c.
BLANKETS TRUNKS, CURTAINS CARPETS, &C,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01
Farmers Alliance Warehouse Co.
HENDERSON, n. G.
Highest Prices--L owest Charges. Author
lied Capital, $500, 900.

In commencing this, the fourth year of the
successful management of the Vance County
Cooperative Alliance Warehouse COMPANY, We
Big leave to thank the Alliance and the public
at large for the increased patronage given US
last year, which was about double that of any
previous season in sale of Leaf rOba- co. We are
happy to say that the Company has just paid out
to stockholders a twenty-five per cent. ash
Dividend as net earnings for the past twelve
months, and has saved besides. to farmers. who
have sold with US, thousands Of dollars in ware
house charges.
Do not be deceived by the many mis-state-
ments made to, you by enemies of this house.
who are obliged to tell big tales to get your con-
market prices, while our charges are the lowest.
This J~ustifies US in calling ours H EST
HOUSE In one of the best markets to be found
Yours fraternally,
G54 w. H. JENKINS, Manager.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01

SHOESi SHOES! SHOES
e largest AMI best stock Of SIoes in North Carolina, and our pr
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01
WIN. B0yLAB

Special attention given to Alliance People, and the Fill.
ing Of Alliance Orders!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01
DRY GOODS.
Something New and Attractive
RECEIVED DAILY

1t will pay intending purchasers of seasonabe fall goods to
pay establishment frequent visits we are daily
ing additions unusually good stock and what you may
not find to-day will likely soon be received
We try keep up with the demand in Dress Goods and
we have stock many goods will not be able to re-
place later This specially many desirable shades
in blue of which we have excellent assortment.
Attractive shades in Silks Velvets Gimps, &c
We are receiving fall styles of Cloaks and show
large number of styles These goods manufactured
our order by some the leading cloak houses of New York
and do select many Of any style advantage
gained by purchasers of having hn exclusive garment.
The late cold snaps have suggested Blankets and bed
and fully up the demand We have large variety
Comforts from fine Elder down goods and in Blankets
of all grades Specially attractive bargains Blankets One
s. and fine California Blanket with rich wide border
$3.50; also have some choice red Blankets.
Wrapper Blankets the best thing for making home robes
for ladies, gentlemen and children.
We better shape show up unusually attractive
lines Carpets than Our carpet has been much
enlarged and all patterns and desirable and pun
chased before the sharp advance caused by quarantine rcgu
atons against the Importation of carpet woos The stock
comprises best grades of Lowell and Hartford Ingrans and
Threepys Desirable lines Of low grade Cotton Carpets and
cotton and wool carpets best body Brussels and Noquetc
Carpets Smyrna and Moquette Rugs Art quares, Oil
Cloths and Linoleums. Carpet Sweepers will you twice
their price in one season. Buy the best from
Our Merchant Tailoring Department is of our most
cessful Each strengthens equipment There
now the wormen have had for many years. and
stock in store and arriving unusually varied and attractive
This season. popular demand have variety
desirable sutings low prices however advise the
purchase better grade goods being the end
nomcal It's frequently told by who have pur
chased fine suits and them that
they good Any ordinary repair needed any
suit made by will be made within months of its purchase
free of charge In connection with merchant tailoring
carry full line of Gents Furnishings Ties Underwear white
Shirts from soc up the fine and medium grade Monarch and
Anchor brands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01
HALLOWEEN PARTIEs.-NIiss Anr

HALLOWEEN PAETIEs.-Miss Anna
Donnclly gave a delightful Halloween
party at her home on Prince street last
night to her many friends Among
those present was the Sodality Choral
Society, which during the evening rem
dercd several selections in excellent
style Various games appropriate to
the night were played and Mr.. VIM.
Whitcomb won the gold ring which was
hidden in an oyster. A most delightful
supper was served during the evening.
Mrs. w 5. Greene, at her residence
on Washington street, last night enter
tanned the members of the Children
Ministering League At a delightful Hal
lowe'en party. The little ones, as
well as those of maturer age who were
present, spent most enjoyable evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01

CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB.-The
hall of the Central Democratic Club,
which organization now numbers 600
members, was we'll filled last night
though no speakers had been announced
for the evening, but those who were as
scmhlcd soon discovered the presence
of an old veteran democrat in the per-
son Of Capt. VIM. j. Geary, of AleXan-
dria county, and in response to repeat
ed calls the captain took the stand and
treated the audience to ringing demo-
cratic speech which created great en-
thusiasm and elected loud applause.
The speaker reviewed the history Of
the two political parties, discussed the
tariff. denounced the Force bill, eulo-
gized the candidates of the democratic
party and closed with stirring appeal
TO all TO work necessarily until Novem-
Der Sth in order to roll up majority of
500 for Cleveland in Alexandria and he
invited his audience to meet him in
Washington on March 18th 1893, to wit
ness The induction into Office of the
great democratic leader The captain.
though 20 years of age, seems to have
lost none of his old time vigor and
clearly evidenced that age has served
to intensity his devotion to democratic
principles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.
This is All Saints Day.

This is All Saints Day.
A seventy-fve-foot iron flag staff is
to be erected at the Soldiers cemetery.
Refuge Council Sons of Jonadab held
very interesting and well-attended
meeting last night.
Ir. G. T. Klipstein has sold to Mr..
Robert Elliott house and lot on the
east side of Patrick street, between
Duke and Wolfe.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Hill will have special wires
run into the Opera House next Tues
day night where the election returns
will be announced.
A band composed of colored boys
from Florida came here to-day from
Washington, paraded the streets and
made collection.
Mr.. Frederick Kaufman, who at one
time was superintendent of the Sol
diers' cemetery, here and at Arlington,
died in Philadelphia last week.
Nessrs Charles King & Son are re-
ceiving a consignment of 800 barrels of
Dutch granlIlated sugar, recently pur-
chased and imported by that enter
prising firm.
4 citizen Of Prince William to-day
brought wagon load of dogs to this
city where he offered them for sale.
They were of high and low degree and
the prices asked ranged from $25 down.
ward.
The murder case of Howard J. Schneider.
in which he is sentenced 10 be hung on the
Doth Of January next for the murder of his
wife, was called in General Term III Washing
ton yesterday. An appeal is pending, which
had boon set for hearing on the DIST OF No
vember but Hon. .Jerc Wilson, of Schnei-
dcrs counsel, representing that he would on
that date be engaged in important cases in
other courts, the hearing in the Schneider ap-
peal was postponed until the 18th of next
December.
Judge Norton to-day amended the charter
of the Van Dorston Cushion Carrier Iron and
Railway Supply Co. changing its name to he
Van Dorston Railway Supply Co., and in
crossing the capital stock TO 81 100000.
Capt. John w. Bradford died in Washing
ton yesterday. aged ga years. During the
war Capt. Bradford was in charge ofSt. Paul's
Church hospital i'll this city and married a
daughter OF Mr.. j. L. Devaughn.
Mr. J. F. Cook will have at his stall in the
market west side of the gate tomorrow
morning Il fresh lot of salt water tailors, trout,
spots and mackercl.
Capt. James Elliott has Just arrived here
with vessel load of fine Jackson creek oys-
tiers, a sample of which he sent to this office.
They were very fine.
During the past month the clerk of the Cor
poraton Court has recorded 81 deeds and is
sued l 5 marriage licenses II to white and
4 to coloIed persons
Mr.. Alec Baggett day killed and dressed
for the keeper of the aims house a hog weigh
ing 800 pounds which was raised at that i'll
sttution.
The District of Columbia law providing a
penalty for selling liquor without a license
has been declared invalid.
Two members of the chain gang, tramps,
were locked up to-day for refusing TO work.
MeSsrs. ]. S. Beach and l.. Marbury have
gone on u hunting trip Broad Run.
A brother OF Mr.. S. NJ. Dent, of this city.
died in Washington yesterday.
A little son of Mr.. J. K. Cation Is extremely
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the business, and his further education
was the result Of his own efforts. Just
before he attained his majority, ne was
urged by Rev. John f. Aiken, s. j..
then pastor of St Mary's Church, to at
tempt the reorganization of ST. Johns
Academy, which had been temporarily
closed for want of patronage. He re-
opened it under the most discomaging
circumstances, realizing the muniicent
sum Of sixty dollars for his first eleven
months work, but he liked teaching,
and persevered until, within five years,
he had hundred students, and had
begun to attract pupils from outside
the city, In 1865 Georgetown Univer-
sity conferred upon him the degree of
Master Of Arts in recognition Of his sue
cess as u teacher. During rorty five
years of hard work he taught thou-
sands of boys here, long since be-
come men, and many from other States.
When the people of Alexandria recov-
cred the control of their municipal at
fairs after the war, Mr.. Carne was elect
ed member Of the Board of Guardians
of the Washington free school, estab-
lished and endowed by General Wash
ington in 1885, and was soon after
chosen its president. When the pub
lie school system of Virginia was estab-
lished and that school was transferred
to it, he was made superintendent Of
schools for the city and county OF Alex
andria, and served. under successive
reappointments, until 1880, when IA sep
arate superintendent was appointed for
the county. In the city the schools
opened with the year 1871. and have
gradually increased until most of the
nine academies then existing have been
absorbed SUPP. Carnc insisted upon
thoroughness and making haste slowly.
but by 1856 boys were sent directly
from Washington school TO the UniVcr-
Sity Of Virginia. and though there is no
high school properly 50 called, high
school studies are pursued in all the full
graded schools with such success that
last year 4 pupil of Washington school
led in the University local eXamina-
tons. With the administration of Gov.
Cameron and Supt. Farr he was super
seeded by his brother, Mr. W. +. Carne,
but was replaced by Coy. Lee and
Supt. Buchanan. Notwithstanding the
many labors and cares OF a long and
useful life, SiT. Carne always managed
to devote time to the study of spiritual
subjects. lie has all his life made the
scriptures and theology close studies,
the dogmas of his own faith,
and for many years has doubtless been
one of the best posted men on such mat
tiers in Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01

l. o. G. TAT the regular meeting
of Talisman Lodge, l. o. G. r., last
night the following officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing quarter; viz
c. T.. Horace b. Ramey; V. T., Annie
Hawkins; Chaplain, Alvin Powell ;
Rec. Sec, L. l.. Coakley 15th re-elec-
tom; Fin. Sec, J. Z. Sampson cd re-
election); Treasurer. Mrs. +. Z. Bar
den 9th re-clection); Marshal, Mrs.
Joseph F. Glover; Dep. Marshal, Miss
Grigg; Guard, II. H. Gregg; Sentinel,
c. 4. Baden. j. r. Mansfield was re-
commended for appointment as Lodge
Deputy, and Mrs. +. L. Barden for
Superintendent of Juvenile Templar5.
These officers will be publicly installed
next Monday night by the Lodge Dep
uty. J. Il. Mansfield, when the reports
OF the different officers and several
committees will be submitted. J. II.
Mansfield was elected delegate to the
next annual session of the Grand Lodge
which will convene in Richmond on
the 9th of December. Nessrs. j. Il.
Mansfield, J. +. Sampson, Misses Stella
Price and Markham were elected dele
gates. and Messrs. II. III. Gregg and +.
l.. Coahley and Misses Mary Kauss and
T. Z. harden altcrnates to the regular
quarterly session OF the District Lodge
which viii meet ut Vienna on the 10th
of November. Rev. W. Ii. MacAllister,
of Trinity NJ +. Church, will deliver Il
lecture nj the public installation next
Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01

HALLowE'EN .-Last night was Hal
lowe'en The night when laddes
learned oftheir true loves and laSses
faced their fate Cor made many super
stitious and futile efforts to do SOY. The
eve of Hallowmas was first celebrated
in the Greek Church as early as the
fourth century, and which spread its
influences over western Europe three
centuries later. At first celebrated
simply as the eve of q church festival,
set apart to honor the many saints for
whom special days could not be dedica-
ted. it has come, in these unregenerate
times, to be time when reflex Of the
mystic ceremonies ofthe ancient Druids
and the many quaint and curious Gus
toms of European peasantry is made to
delight and amuse the youthful spirits
OF to-day. Many are the games and
experiments of the hour, and it is safe
to say that last night all of them were
tried. "Dookin" for apples, popping
the nuts, peering in mirrors, lighting
TIE bonfres, swallowing salt, pulling
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01
CLOTHING.

Like good many pointers, You
are on the right scent when YOU are
after one of those clay wOrSted cut
away coats and vests we tailor
make TO your order for $l6.75. If
it was worth only what we ask you
for it you would have little TO find
fault with, but it's worth more, and
considerably more at that. There is
only one place for il---at the top Of
the clothing LIST. You will get al
least a penny's worth of service for
every penny You invest in it, for it
is all honest article in every thread
and fibre. We can give it no strong
er Endorsement than You will beStOW
upon it when you come TO wear it.
How does this offer strike you?
THE PLYMOUTH ROCK.
943 Penna. ave. Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01
Good Cooking

Is one of the chief blessings of every
home. Toalways insure good custards,
buildings, sauces, ETC., use Gail Borden
Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Di-
rections on the label. Sold by your
grocer and druggist,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01
DRY GOODS.

OPPORTUNITY is a good
VI thing, and no sensible
person, not even the small
boy, ever misses a good chance.
There are opportunities eX-
isting now for people to Sc
cure bargains, and the chance
may not present itself again
for a long time. All we asks
that you will call and compare
our goods and prices before
buying. We claim that our
goods are the finest and most
varied ever shown in this city,
and we challenge competition
in both quality and price.
We wish to especially call
your attention to our Dress
Goods stock, which comprises
all the newest weaves and col
orings. We are exceptionally
strong in our IS and soc lines.
Our Black Goods stock is
also bountifully supplied.
In selecting our stock of
Dress Goods we have not
omitted to buy appropriate
trimmings and can supply your
wants with as large a variety
as can be found in stores in
large cities. We have also
large variety of wash fabrics,
one especial bargain being one
G) case, 5000 yards, of assort-
ed Aprons and Dress cling
hams at 61lc, regular Ioc
goods.
The season of the year is
now upon US when housekeep-
ers who anticipate identifying
their homes with an appro-
pirate floor covering are ask
ing themselves where to find
the variety of styles and pat
terms of Carpeting, etc, at the
right prices. We can answer
by inviting you to our Carpet
Department, where you will
find we have surpassed all for
mer efforts, and can safely say
we can suit the most fastidious.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
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kale and swinging the candle-all were
tried with greater or less success and
satisfaction. While numbers of the
young Of both sexes, as is usual, in
Alexandria enjoyed themselves in the
social intercourse incident to Hallow-
cen, the usual disposition of the night
providers in the shape of mischievous
urchins to make others as uncomforta-
bic as possible was manifest, and in the
absence Of cabbage lowing to their
scarcity missiles of many sorts were
employed, and front doors were bonn
barded and other species of mischiev-
BUSINESS INDUCED in. In some cases
good-sized cobble stones came in con-
tact with door panels. The police were
kept busy chasing the miscreants, but
the latter proved the more nimble of
foot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01

BALLAsTTNG THE RoAD.-The work
of ballasting the electric railway was
begun to-day and the entire road from
This city to Mt Vernon will be put in
The best of order. The rails are to be
raised four inches, gravel is to be used
in ballasting and the work is to be Wig
orously pushed. One Of the companys
material cars is being used for hauling
the gravel, an abundance of which, of
the bestquality, is to be found at vari-
Gus points along the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
..cljon generally fair, followed by
.bowers "Wednesday afternoon, south
winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01

SIN rises Tomorrow at 6:52 sun sets
5.1, High water 5:OS a. IN. and
5.l1p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-01
WANTS.

LADY AND GENTLEMEN AGENTS
T. WANTED in all the cities and towns to
sell the HOWARD COMBINATION SIGN.
To see business men oaly: $40 TO so per
day. Address with stamp the Howard Sign
Manufacturing Company, Sedala, Mo-
oct29 3t
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Mr.. 7. H. Rect Supt. .lierdn,lrid and Mount
lcInon Electric Railroy, .liermdrid. Va:
Dear Sir-I did not sec you last Tuesday on
my return from Mt. Vernon. | am very glad
that you suggested the trip. l had never been
to Mt Vernon by land before, and the country
through which your line passes is Il reveal
ton found your road bed i'll most excellent
condition. considering its age. and your equip
mcnt is first-class in every respect. | was
pleased to note, too. with what care and judg-
mcnt Your motor men handle their cars, par
ticularly on the heavy grade and curve leav-
ing Alexandria. and also on the grade coming
down from Nj! Vernon. Your line consider
in every respect first-ciass, and / wish to
thank you for the opportunity afforded me of
going over it. and the cougtescs extended by
you in person. Yours very truly,
NJ SLAUGHTER