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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
BENEATH THE WATER.
About Forty Converts Immersed In Big
Lick Sunday Morning.

About Forty Converts Immersed In Big
Lick Sunday Morning.
The ordinance of baptism was admin
istered to about forty converts by the
Rev. G. w. Woodson, of the Colored
Baptist Church, Sunday morning at $50
o'clock. The scene was at the old Terry
mill on Big Lick, and long before the
appointed hour the grounds and hill
sides in the vicinity we're thronged by q
large concourse OF people, many of whom
were white.
When the hour arrived and all the
preliminaries had been gone through
the Rev. Woodson advanced to the
waters side, and after reading appro-
pirate passages OF Scripture. singing in
concert with the audience the custom
airy hymn, and Offering up fervent
prayer, he performed the ordinance Of
baptism. There were between thirty
five and forty, ranging from tender
years to old age, dipped beneath the
cleansing waters. AS many of them
arose from the water they gave
vent to their Joy by enthusiastic
shouting. The old sinners manifested
most Joy at their redemption.
The work of baptising lasted some
thing over an hour, and was watched
with close attention and interest by the
congregation, both white and black.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Mr.. Sands European Trip.

letter has been recently received
in this city from Col. ]. H. Sands, vice
president and general manager of the
Norfolk and Western railroad, who
wrote from Switzerland. Colonel Sands
is now in Paris but will sail on the
steamer on July IA for New York, and
will reach Roanoke about the 2Sth of
next month. The colonel states that he
has had most pleasant and enjoyable
trip and has never ceased TO think of
glorious Roanoke while surrounded by
the pomp, pride and circumstance Of
magnificent Europe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Improved punish1ncnt.

1t is said that in u number of peniten-
tiaries a 3-foot section OF rubber hose is
used for the purpose of inflicting cor
poral punishment on rccalcitrant pris
oncrs. tiuInanely speaking, the idea is
IN improvement Oh the old cat-o'-nine-
tails and other instruments of correc-
ton. says correspondent of the st.
Louis Globc-Democrat. a few years
ago the principal of one of the schools
i'll this city, who had been complained
of for cruelty chastising his pupils, OK
pcrimcnted with a S-foot piece of hose,
and discovered, much to his satisfaction,
that he could extract the most ear-split-
ting bowls from his charges without
leaving single pcrccptiblc mark on
their skins. In fact, rubber hose hurts
awfully but leaves no trace, and this
circumstance has no doubt led to its
employment in penitentiaries as well as
schools
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
GEN. GEORGE KLAPkA.
Death OF Man Who stood Very Near
Louis Kossuth.

Death OF n Man Who stood Very Near to
Louis Kossuth.
Gen. George Klapka died at Buda-
Pesth recently. He was one of the
heroes OF the hungarian revolution and
was born at Teneawar in hungary,
April Z, 1920. He entered the Austrian
army at the age of eighteen and was at
first attached to the artillery. Being
sent in lS+7 to frontier regiment he
became Disguised and resigned. When
the hungarian revolution of 1S4S broke
out klaplSn took up arms against Aus
tria. He had command of n COM
pany of Honyeds. Toward tho
close of is+S he was chief of staff of
Gen. kis, and after the battle of Kos-
chau he succeeded Measures at the head
of his army corps. Under Kossuth
hiapka was minister of war, but he
yearncd to serve his country in the
held and, quitting the ministry, he took
command of the important position of
komorn. He vninly cndcavored to rec
oncilc Kossuth and Gorgei and fought
with great bravery in several severe
battles against the Austro- Russian army
which virtually decided the fate of the
revolution. After the unfortunate can
mutation OF Villages, when Gorgei and
his army surrendered to the Russians,
klapka continued to defend himself
with great heroism at Komorn. He
held out while the civil leaders of the
revolution were seeking refuge in for
eign lands, and he exactcd honorable
terms from the enemy when at length
compelled to surrender.
klapka went into exile, first in Lon
don and then i'll Switzerland and Italy.
His memoirs of the revolution attracted
widespread attention and he also pub
lished in 1851 work on 1.-The National
War i'll Hungary and Pennsylvania" In
1862 Gen. klapka was instrumental in
preventing his countrymen from rising
against Austria because he considered
the movement ill-timcd. After the de-
feat of the Austrians by the Prussians
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
THE LILAC.

destructible as modern science can
make steamboats,. Both will be rugged
as two-masted schooners, with pole top
masts, gaffs and derrick booms, and
will be fully equipped with steam steer
ing gear, steam windlass, electric
searchlight and all modern improve
ments.
The engines are of the fore and aft
compound pattern, with two boilers 10
feet inches in diameter by 10 feet .
inches long. They are guaranteed to
develop GOO indicated horse power when
making 40 revolutions minute. with
a coal consumption of "a pounds per
horse power. The lighthouse board are
highly npleascd with the Lilac, and
pronounce her perfect beauty. They
have no doubt that she will meet the
strictest requirements of the govern
ment. Both contracts were obtained in
open competition with seaboard yards.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
BUILT ON THE LAKES.
Inland Shipbuiiders Compete Successfully
with Seaboard Yards

Inland Shipbuiiders Compete Successfully
with Seaboard Yards.
There was recently launched from
the shipyards of the Globe iron works
at Cleveland the second vessel built for
the United States on the great lakes
since the war, the lighthouse tender
Lilac. The first government vessel
was the lighthouse construction boat
Amaranth, launched at the Cleveland
Shipbuilding Company's yards a few
weeks before. A third, the lighthouse
tender Columbine, is soon to leave the
stocks at the Globe yards The Lilac
and Columbine are duplicates, and to-
gether give high government sanction
to the claim of lake shipbuildcrs that
they can compete on equal terms with
the seaboard yards, for both vessels are
intended for ocean service. The Lilac
will be put on the Portland (Mc) dis
trict and the Columbine on the Portland
(Ore.) one.
The picture of the Lilac here given
resembles the Columbinc as we'll Both
are of Siemcns-Martin mild steel and
as fine in appearance as the costly
steam yachts recently built at the
Cleveland yards. They will be l55 feet
in length over all, 2G feet inches beam
and 10 feet depth of hold. They are
built with extra precautions against
disaster and with double bottom, water
tight bulkhcads and the strongest con
struction, and will be as nearly in
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
4 Monster Building.

The great cathedral in the City OF
Mexico is the largest in America and
cost nearly s2,OOO,Oo0. It's foundation
was laid by the Spaniards In 1873 on the
site of an old Aztec pyramid and the
building WAS finished in 1867 Against
its western wall leans the celebrated
calendar Stone" covered with hero
Flyp!iics and weighing twenty-five tons.
y east Of this remarkable work of an
tiqnity was exhibited at the New Orleans
exposition of lSS4-lSS5.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Gov. Mckinney Here.

Yesterday morning Governor McIIin.
ncy. Secretary of the Commonwealth
Flournoy, State Auditor Tyre, State
Treasurer Hartman and Congressman
Covill, Of Danville, passed through the
city. They are on tour over the
Clinch Valley division of the Norfolk
and Western, the Louisville and Nash
vile, the Cripple Creek division of the
Norfolk and Western and the New River
division Of the same road, gathering
material on which to base report for
taxation
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Why Don't Won Sim

COUGHING before the entire mucous
membrane lining the air passages lead
ing to the lungs becomes innamed, az it
surely will be from cough neglected?
There is but one remedy that gives in
slant relief and cures quickly. Dr.
Hale's Household Cough Cure cures
every kind OF cough, from simple cold
to lncipient consumption. % and soc
bottles at Massie Il Martins drug store
corner of Com merce street and Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Are You Tired and Exuer,,nce

GONE feeling; feel Il loss OF spirit and n lack o;
interest in what is going on around YOU Has
your appetite failed ano have you become weak
and lansuid: Do you feel that what YOU have
eaten has not satisfied you and has done YOU no
good: Do You sometimes feel Jump rising in
your throat or n burning IL yOnr stomach:
Does your food fermcnt shortly after eating and
cause you to helch! II you have any or the
above symptoms you need mild tonic not
strong drugs. e. I at once n b, tile of Dr. David's
Cherry and Iron Tonic Bi,tcrs and life will be-
worth living. Price $1.n0 per bottle, six bottles
for $500, ut Massic IL Martins.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Inspection of the Fire Department.

The annual inspection and parade of
the fie department will take place Sat
urday evening, July 9th, between six
and eight o'clock. The ms pection will
be made by the fire board, mayor and
City Council. The object is to show
the incoming officials the efficiency of
the different departments, SO they will
know how to make their annual appro-
priations
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Ken ID. Hill.

DRUGGIST, of Lexington, Ky says that
DIR. Hale's Household remedies consist
ing of DR.. Hale's Household Cough Cure,
DIR. Hale's Household Ointment and DR..
Hale's Household Tea) are the best sell
ers he has ever had in his store. This
is owing to the great merit of these pop
ular remedies. They invariably give
great satisfaction, save many doctors
bills and work wonderful cures. Every
body should use them. 25 and soc. sizes
at Massie 81 Martins drug store, corner
Commerce street and Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
a Nent and Sweet stools.

A. G. Moss, well-known and popular
young man, has purchased the stock OF
p. G. Nanthacou, at No. 100 Salem ave-
nue. s. w, and offers his friends and the
public generally fine and fresh line of
fruits, foreign and domestic, candies,
cakes, toys, etc. He will also supply
weddings, parties, etc, and asks the
patronage of the people of Roanoke,
promising satisfaction not only in the
quality OF his goods, but the prices at
which they will be Sold
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
The HMstings Court.

The time of the Hastings Court was
taken us yesterday with the case OF S.
a. Wick against Senft IL Mccarthy. The
evidence was all heard and several
hours occupied by the lawyers in argu-
ing the instructions of the court.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Is Marriage IA Failure?

HAVE you been trying to get the best
out of existence without health in your
family? Have you been wearing out
your life from the effects of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint and Indigestionp Are
you sieepless at night? DO you awake
In the morning feeling languid, with
coated tongue and sallow, baggard
looks? Don't do it. a shout in the
camp tells how Aunt Fanny's Health
Kestorer has cured others; IL viii cure
you. rial package tree. Large SIZE
SOC, at Christian ~ Barhee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

According to .recent advices from
London Nine. Rosalie Clovis Bonaparto
has vindicated her right to be called
the lawful wife of the scapegraco
Prince Louis Clovis Bonaparte, the
natural son of the late Prince Louis
Lucien Bonaparte, who was acllnowl-'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

single seed Of an Asiatic pcmpcrion
planted on Trcvsy grounds, Berlin, prop
aTatcd vine rs large as mans body,
which in, nine weeks grew to n total
length of nearly 500 feet and ripencd
more than 500, eco seeds
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
The Life of tho Flesh Is Blood

and when tho blood is ina healthy state. the man
Is himself we'll Those persons who suffer with
zcma. itch, or any blood or skin disease, will
lind DIR. David's lodo- Fcrratcd Sarsaparila a
pleasant, safe ana cifcctual cure As n blood
purifier 1t Ia. no equal and cars of careful
study and practice has failed to produce n sub
stitutc for Dr. David's Ioho Fcrratcd Sar-a.
parilla. Price S100 per bottle, six bottles for
$500 ut Massic IL Martins
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
DIR. Hale's Household Tea

is TIE great blood purifier and nerve
tonic. 1t acts upon all tho secretions OF
the system. enabling the liver and kid
neys to perform their proper functions,
giving tone and strength in the nervous
system-a certain cure for dyspepia.
Two months treatment for soc. Get a
free sample at Massie & Martins drug
store, corner Commerce street and Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

TIE beautiful solid nj hogany suits
at the e. II. Stewart Furniture Com.
panv are attracting mu IA ttention and
admiration.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

WINDOW shades and picture frames
made to order at the T.. H. Stewart Fur.
niture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
ROANOKE & SALEM DUMMY LINE.

On and after April 90, 1892, trains will
run according to the following schedule:
EAST. WEST.
LV. lem.Ar ROANOKE Lv. Roanoke. Ar. Salem
OLD am. 0:45 am. 7:15 am. 7:45 a. m.
o'oO am. $3.50 m. S:45 am. 9:15 a. m.
S:oo am. lO:Oo a. m.1O:l5 am. 1O:45 q. m.
iI:oo P. m. 1870 p.m.11:45 p. m. 1915 p. m.
lS'oO pm. l:OO pm. 1:15 pm. LAS p m.
S:oO pm. 2:50 I'm. 2:45 p. m. 3:15 p. m.
$50 pm. 400 pm. 4:l5 p. m. AIS p. M.
Sis pm. 5:45 pm. 6:15 pm. 6:45 D. m.
7;l5 pm. 7:45 pm. 9:45 p. M lO:15 D. M.
N B.-Theater lights last train, leaves
Roanoke 10:45; arrives Salem 1l:15 p.
m. Sundays, the first run is omitted
Trains leaving Roanoke at s:45 a. m.
and Ais p. N. on Salem dummy line will
have baggage car attached for carrying
drummers' trunks, general baggage and
merchandise, beginning Nav 25.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

OFFICE furniture OF every kind al bot
tom prices at the h. Ii. Stewart Farm
ture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

FOR sale only by Hobbie Music Co..
157 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

$50 ROLLS Chinese and Japanese mat
tings at bottom prices. The +. Ii.
Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
A PRINCES ESCAPADES.
Rosalie Bonapa~te the Lawful Wife
Of Louis Clovis.

Bad Blood Asserts Itsclf-The Mushroom
Arlstocrat In Danger OF Prosecution
for Bigamy - An AL-Around
Confidence Man.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
All Invited

To Hobbie Music Co.'S warerooms, 1877
Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

Our 10 piece antique oak suit as
S2S.0 is unexcelled at that price. Tho
u. III. Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Knabe Pianos.

For sale only by Hobbie Music Con
pany, l57 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
DOUGAN & CO..

CONTAGIOUS fOr house and railroad
stone masonry and stone cutting. Flag
ging and paving. Gate piers and en-.
frances. Stone masonry repointed and
remodeled. Fine work specially AL
work guaranteed. 214 Third avenue n
W., Roanoke, Va. 413 3m
rNnANnEr cnnIrr,,r ~ !. ~ ,I, \. l,nNn. >rAr
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

The Frankfort correspondent of the
Courier Journal states that Trey Wood
son, of Owensboro, and Charley McChord,
Of Springfield, were in Frankfort Mon.
day, and says these gentlemen, according
to the present understanding, are booked
for places on the Railroad Commission.
We have been of the same opinion, ever
since the Louisville Convention, but it is
only an opinion. What Eastern Ken
lucky is interested in just now is "tip"
as to who the ".other fellow" may be.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

Hon. Gus Richardson, of Meade coun-
ty, was in Frankfort Monday to ask Of
Gov. Brown his appointment as Com.
missioner Of Agriculture. The Governor
told him that he could offer him no en-
enlargement; that while the place had
been promised to no one, he had practi-
cally reached an understanding about
the appointment. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Wilson, the present Commissioner,
will soon "step down and out" and
curiosity is on tip-toe to know who his
successor is likely to be.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

Governor Brown has pointed out many
ways in which unnecessary expenses can
be cut down, and by careful and judi.
cious legislation impending financial diff.
ficulties may be averted. The State is
now overdrawn about 1929 900, though
Treasurer Hale's books exhibit balance
Of $ll.05 for the fiscal year of 1891. The
deficit has been met with money drawn
from the Frankfort banks. Auditor
Norman estimates that at the present
rate Of expenditures the deficit will
amount to 47S,755.7l at the end Of the
present fiscal year, June 3, 1892. On the
other hand, however, there are 3S nom
taxpaying railroads, and to these Gov.
Brown referred in his recent message.
The report Of the Railroad Commission.
ers shows these roads to be worth $8,ll7,-
800, and laws will be enacted TO compel
these fat corporations to contribute the
amount of money justly due the State.
If the Legislature will only chew to the
line" drawn by Gov. Brown all may yet
be well with a long suffering people.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

Some idea Of the progress the Ken
lucky Legislature is making with the
work before it is outlined by the Frank
f'rt correspondent Of the Courier-Jour.
nal, as follows: The journey a bill must
take from the time il Is introduced until
it becomes Law is long and circuitous,
and can not be completed, even with ev.
cry member asserting, In less than ten
or eleven days Here are the stages, as
figured out by Clerks Stone and Keller:
First-Itis introduced, ordered printed
snd referred to committee.
Second-After the committee has con.
sidered IL, II is reported and read in full,
which constitutes its first reading.
Third-It is then placed in the orders
of the day, and time is designated up
ON which il shall have its second reading.
Fourth-At least one day must elapse
when Il has its second reading.
Fifth-Another day is then designated
upon which il Is to have its third read
ing.
Sixth--One more day must elapse
when the bill is reported for passage or
rejection.
Seventh-The next day (if IL be a
House billy il Is reported to the Senate,
where the steps are repeated in full, ex-
eept as 10 printing.
Eighth-If passed, il is then reported
hack 10 the House.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

Ninth-The next day il is delivered to
the Enrolling Clerk.
Tenth-He has IL enrolled, which will
require at least one day, in case of
short bill. A larger one, Of course, will
require more time.
Eleventh-It is next delivered to the
Enrolling Committee, which reports ii to
the House.
Twelth-It is read in full and compar.
ed in open session, and, If found correct,
is signed by the Speaker.
Thirteenth-It is delivered 10y the En-.
rolling CLERK to the Enrolling Committee
of the Senate.
Fourteenth-It is reported by the En-
rolling Committee of the Senate, read
and compared in open session aud signed
by the President.
Fifteenth-It is returned to the House
and delivered to the Clerk, who must
present 1t to the Governor in person.
Sixteenth-The Governor either affixes
his signature and approval or returns it
with veto message stating his reasons.
BY the above schedule, which is i'm
peratively necessary under the new Con.
stitution, it will be readily seen that a
bill, unapproved, can not find its laby-
rinthne way through both houses and
reach the Governor in less than ten or
eleven days. And what fine opportu-
nifty is offered the shrewd parlmentarian
to delay and defeat legislation at every
turn.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

Practically the General Assembly has
accomplished nothing up to the present
time. The new constitution seems to be
n bar to its progress, and it is generally
believed that the present session will last
nine months or year.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

A derailed train near Charlottesville,
Ind, on Monday, resulted in the death
of five persons, the fatal injury of five
or six others, and the serious injury of
so or more.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15
HAZEL GREEN. KY:
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 1892.

Towns of the Fifth class, including
such places as Catlettsburg, sent dele
gates to Frankfort Wednesday to frame
n charter
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15
TRADERS DEposIT BANK,
MT. STERLING, KY.
CApnAI, $780, 900, SURPLUS, $4,000
J. NJ. BIGSTAFF, President.
q. L. KIRKPATRICK, Vice President.
w. w. THOMSON, Cashier

We respectfully solicit the business OF mer-
chants. farmers, traders aud business men
generally throughout Eastern Kentucky. A
general banking business done. Give Us a
chance TO send you bank book, nay your
checks, aud loan YOU money when In need.
W. w. THOMPSON, Cash.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-01-15

Happy and content Is home with 1.-The Re
chester" a lamp with the light Of the morning
Fer catalogue, sSvis Rscissfsr Last Go. Nsv Ys-A
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-01-26

Hon. 7. E. Spinner, Treasurer of the
United States, in a letter to John G.
Drew, said: II have to say that the
$50 notes were intended, prepared,
lssued and circulated as money"
Well, sir, l have not time to talk
with you any farther upon this subject.
L believe you have the preponderance
of evidence.
Well, my friend, it is within the
memory of every man over so years of
age IN this room, that these notes did
circulate as money after the war closed,
n that the soldiers sent them home
from the army. | would like to ask
every man in this audience who can
remember back that far, and who can
call to mind those little coupon bonds,
that were sent home by the soldiers
and were used as money, please to rise
to your feet. All, | see there are about
thirty in this little audience. that has
NO forgotten. Now. your honor, are
you satisfied? Are you willing to ad.
NIT that there are people that can
stOOp to use their high position as an
officer of the people to deceive them,
and help to fasten the chains of indus
trial slavery upon them?
There is one thing that you ought to
state, and That Is that the greater ma
jOrity of those bonds were large de-
nominations. How many of the five
thousand dollar coupons bonds did
these gentlemen see in those days?
That Is a very proper and pertinent
question, and | will answer it by asking
you and your friends present, how
many of the $1,000, S., 900 and $40, 600
gold certificates that your secretary
speaks of" do you see in circulation to-
day9 Do some of you farmers happen
to have any Ofthem about your clothes?
If so, let us feast eyes upon one.
Laughter.
Not any. Not any among the men
who produce the wealth of the nation.
Well, let us hope that the time may
come when at least a one hundred dol
lar william" will not be an entire
stranger to the average farmer of this
great nation.