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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-08-22
Poetry.

As a token of appreciation to our
INCH loved and respected President OF
G. S. F. A, theladies of Riverdale
Alliance No 1903, request the pub,
ication of the following lines, as com
,osed by the composer:
MARY ANN"
BY S. a. B.
!Sunq to tune Of Baby Nine"
.ta meeting of the bosses;
MAY Ann, Mary Ann"
After counting up their losses,
Hl' "Mary Ann, Mary Ann"
Tbav resolved yOu were to blame
As You'd spoiled their little game
q fbev fOTthwith calico your name
Mary Ann, Mary Ann"
So they forthwith called your name
Mary Ann"
Obrt they dread your watchful eye,
~ MARY Ann, Mary Ann"
Ard would down you with the cry
N 'Nary Ann, Mary Ann,"
Yet they walk on tariff pegs.
Answer arguments with eggs,
And of envy drink the dregs,
MARY Ann, Mary Ann
And of n drink the dregs
May Ann"
See old enemies shake hands,
'Nary Ann, Mary Ann"
They were f0rceO to change their plans,
"Nary Ann, Mary Ann"
They have left the tariff tree
And are in the gold bug sea-
breathing curses upon thee,
Mary Ann, Mary Ann"
Breathing Cursts upon thee
Mary Ann"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-08-22
A U OF HIGH LIFE.
How a Rash Texan Bucked Up Against
Frank James.

How a Rash Texan Bucked Up Against
Frank James.
Talking about h~airbreadth escapes"
said the fellow from Texas, as four
young chaps sat over their cigars at
the Tenderloin club one night last
week, 'if 1 didn't run a close shave in
Dallas about two years ago! George
Rand and I had dropped into a we'll
known gambling house on Elm street
to try our luck with the profesh.
1T so CHANGED that 1 knew every
man at the table, with the exception Of
one tall, middle-aged fellow, with sal
low cheeks, a narrow chest, and eyes
which danced in his solid face like two
electric sparks in a cake of putty.
HE was introduced to me as MI.
Something-or other some commonplace
name which I didn't pay any attention
to. We shook hands across the table,
and a moment later the g~amekeeper
had set a stack Of reds, whites and
blues in front Of me, and [ became
absorbed in the game.
81 lost heavily and steadily for about
two hours, my new acquaintance win
ming. 1t seemed that every time l
opened a pot or stayed those long
sinewy fingers of his would raise me-
He would size up my bet and then set
a stack just twice the size on the side,
with the apparently self-addressed re-
mark: "A touch of high lifer
81 must have been not far from 5000
loser when Iopened a jack pot on three
aces for $25.
GA touch of high lifer drawled my
tormentor, as he Clipped in SIS.
"Isaw his $50 raise and raised him
5000.
"He stood the raise and we drew
that is, I drew two cards and he stood
pat.
Il had failed to help my aces, but I
bet a chip, and he raised me 5000.
''This was too much! I felt that |
was lost, but intended to die game. l
dumped a 5000 stack into the pot and
CalI6Q llu.
Flush said he.
"'Goodr said I, and kicked my chair
back, disguised with myself and the
game.
He skinned the hand down and was
raking in the chips when l happened to
see that his flush consisted of four
hearts and a diamond.
Hands off, you scoundrelr I
shrieked, clapping one hand over his
short flush, and displaying my three
aces with the other. 4 reckon I'll
take charge of that little pot
! I'm a flash the whole room was in
commotion, but my blood was up and
it is game blood, I tell you, especially
when I am a few drinks ahead. Of all
the calling downs that fellow got! He
protested that it was an oversight,
pushing the chips over to me and beg
ging my pardon, but I wouldn't listen.
I cursed him for all I was worth, and
did my best to force a fight upon him,
and it added to my fury and outraged
dignity to see the way the other men
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-08-22
HOUSEHOLD.
EGG PLANTS.

EGG PLANTS.
ParboiI the plant half an hour, skim
and cut in thin slices, sprinkle each
slice with salt, lay in a dish and place
Mate on top. Let them stand an hour.
Sprinkle the slices with flour, Or dip
them in 2 and cracker crumbs, and
fry in hot butter.
GINGERBREAD.
Half cup of g~ranulated sugar, add
one quarter cup of butter, mixed to a
cream. Il egg, half cup molasses, half
cup of sour cream, in which dissolve a
t~easpoonful of soda, nj t~easpoonful
of ginger and Il. cups of -four. Bake
in moderate oven to begin with. This
makes one loaf, or can be baked in
round gem pans. To make this sue
cessfully, use tin measuring cup.
VEAL LOAF.
Three and a half pounds of the finest
part of a leg of veal and n slice of
salt pork chopped fine, six small
crackers rolled fine, two tablespoon
fuls of melted butter tablespoon
full each of salt, pepper and chopped
parsley, two tablespoonfuls of onion
Juice, two tabIespoonfuls of lemon
Juice, one nutmeg, half a teaspoonful
of Glove, and same Of sage and sweet
marjoram, and two we'll beaten eggs.
Mix all together thoroughly and form
into a square loaf. Put it into a good
sized baking pan, cover the top with
bits Of butter and cracker crumbs, and
bake two hours in moderate oven, bast-
ing frequently with melted butter.
Serve cold, cut in thin slices.
CLAM SOUP.
Two quarts Of CLAIMS, two quarts OF
milk, two tablespoonful each of corn
starch and butter, a little salt and as
much cayenne as you a put on the
point of a penknife. Put milk and
cornstarch on to heat in double boiler.
Boil CLAIMS in their own liquor 10 or Is
minutes; skim carefully and pour into
hot milk. Let it boil two or three
minutes, then add butter and season
ing. Strain and serve, It is better to
Case the soup before adding salt, as
frequently it requires 10 more salt
than that contained in the liquor. If
the clans are preferred served in the
soup cut off the black heads and chop
the soft parts. Let the liquor boil up,
skim and add the chopped CLAIMS; boil
five minutes. Pour into boiling milk,
add seasoning and serve.
SCRAPED CORN.
Put the corn into boiling water and
boil just fifteen minutes. Take up and
place in dishes, then take the cob in
the left hand and with a sharp knife
cut lightly down through each row
and scrape carefully, leaving the bulls
on the cob. Proceed in this manner
till all the cobs have been scraped.
Put the corn into a saucepan, add a
generous piece Of butter, and salt to
taste. Let it boil up once and serve
II the corn is in the right condition
there will be enough milk in it, but
should 1t be a little too old, add a very
little cream Or milk. This is a most
delicious way of preparing corn. To
insure success, the corn must be genu
me sweet corn and must be cut length
wise through each row before it is
scraped. The corn can be boiled and
strapped carly in the morning, if more
convenient, and set aside until just be-
lore dinner, when it can be heated
through and seasoned.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-08-22

A speaking watch has been invented
by a Geneva artisan named Caslmlr
Livan. A little phonograph inside
announces the hours, half hours and
quarter hours, like the human voice.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-08-22

AUianceman, If yoW receiUe q sample
copy Of this paper, 1t IS to remind yoss~r
that yOW should send as one dollar ana
get 1T one gear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
The Author of "yyee winc."

Today Rosa Nouchette Carey would i'm
press you first of all with the fact that she
was gentlewoman. She Is tall, slender
and carries herself most gracefully She
has great, large eyes that seem sometimes
blue and sometimes gray, while her hair
which is a soft dark brown, is brushed off
her face and braided at the back, and IL
you looked at it closely you would see
silver thread or two. She has that most
excellent thing In woman-a sweet, mus
ical voice, and 1t would seem as IL, in this
respect, like looked for like, inasmuch as
her greatest pets are birds-one gay little
thrush coming with great regularity every
morning to her window for its breakfast.
Miss Carey lives in an artistically built
Elizabethan house at Putney, which is a
neighborhood full Of romance Here il was
that Cromwell made his headquarters when
King Charles was his prisoner at Hampden
court. Here Queen Elizabeth used To stay
at the house OF Mr.. Lacy, clothier who
had made fortune and whose son enter
tanned Charles l. - Ruth Ashmore in
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Chicago Grain Market.
CITY NEWS NOTES.

w. A. Peck's residence, lib Waterman
street. is being repaired and enlarged
Charles r. Cottrell of jamestown has
been admitted TO the Rhode Island bar.
Brown e. Sharpe shipped consign.
mcnt OF machinery 10 Z. Is. Seabury OF
n. Y.
Two carloads of Babcock g. Wilcox
boilers for the Union kailroai company 5
now power station arrived In the CITY
this morning
Last night as one of the cable cars was
coming down College hill small BOY
tired to steal ride on the rear ana ieii
ami narrowly escaped serious injury.
A wo nan by the name of Mrs. William
Il. Giles, living ut 90 South street, this
city, dropped dead ~ Fields PoiGt az S'lo
D. Ia. today. Death was caused by heart
failure.
Yes, erday af. esnoon as one OF * ce and
Hayward's wagons was coming up South
Main sir rect Que Of the front wheels III
off Upon examination it was found
that the axle WAS broken ana another
wagon had o be sent for.
Yesterday afternoon AS John Pike was
C Imiau from he city treasurers ofhcs ne
was seiz .d with fit OF weakness aud fel u
to h flo II. lie was assisted 10 his Feet
by Officer Sherman. who notified his son
aud he was taken 10 his home at 81
Arnold street.
The Plrlor G. ,thering circle will give q
"lantern festival" tomorrow from 20 ~
%. M, at the corner OF Elm wood avenue
aud Warren sire 4. Proceeds will 20 10
the aid OF the Bethany home. 55 South
Angell street. In case OF 81 ornly weatl er
tho festival viii ue postponed TO the hrst
fair div
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

The main point nowadays Is the covering.
There is strong temptation TO use quilt
ed cotton comfortable, costing sl, in prefer
ence TO pair OF blankets costing five times
as much, yet the blankets are far cleaner,
sweeter, warmer (for the same weight) and
better from health standpoint In every
way IL is needless to add that the good
housewife will see TO it that bedding and
clothes have a daily airing sufficient to
abolish entirely the stale. unpleasant odor
which hangs around bed and indicates
the presence OF an indefinite amount Of
ancient effluvia Clean sheets and sunshine
work wonders with beds. II you are COM
pelled to use modern folding bed, be sure
IL has ample spaces for ventilation and
that II Is never put up In the morning until
sun and air have worked their miracle of
cleansing. 4S 4. q. Wood in Healthy
Home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
FROM TYPHOID FEVER.


Wstchmnn Oakes Dies After m Illness
of Three Months.
After an illness OF twelve weeks from
Uphold fever. Mr.. John X. Oakes died
shortly after o'clock last night at his
residence on Sabin street. Mr..
D skss was born In Provi-
donce and made this city his
home during his entire life. He early
became a q eman and later entered the
police department where he remained un-
5il 1871
At thst time he became night watch
man for several banking institutions ana
geeainsd that position until he resigned
tw0 years afterward TO ac-
cept the position OF watchmnn
for the Rhode Island Safe Deposit COM
Danys which was then beginning busi-
Dsss He remained In the employ
4r. Oskes faithfully discharged
everv duty devoiyinR upon him and
onj ,yod the refp<ct and copfileuce OF
Qvoryone With who he came IN contact
during his long career as . guardian Of
oropsrty, the value Of which can hardly
- sstImsssd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

PUEBLO, Col, Aug. ia new compli.
cation Is about to force itself upon some,
or perhaps, ALL the closed national banks
here. There are about 800 Italians and
other foreign laborers who are among the
depositors. These people are leaving for
their native land as fast as they can settle
their business affairs. A large number who
are anxious to go have been waiting for the
closed banks to reopen, so they can get
their money. IL was learned that they
have communicated with the Italian Min
lister at Washington, through their counsel
at st. Louis, on the subject, and they have
been advised that there are treaty and
commercial relations existing between the
two governments that Will compel the
banks TO pay these foreign depositors as
soon as the matter can be brought before
the proper authorities and not unnecessarily
detain them in this country against their
will and TO the detriment of their business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

LONDON, Aug 15.-In the house of COM
mons Robert l.. Everett QiberaD asked
that the house, in view of the fact that q
bill for the free coinage of silver, at a
ratio of "a to l, had been introduced in the
senate of the United States, declare that
the time was opportune for Great Britain
and the United States to establish dura-
BILE par basis for gold and silver. Mr.
Gladstone replied that the bill referred to
by Mr.. Everett in no way represented the
views of the United States government
Its introduction, therefore, could not form
suitable opportunity for communication
with the government, apart from the
question whether the passage OF such a
bill by the congress of the United States
would justify the opening of communica-
tiOns
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
FOUGHT WITH A BURGLAR.


Mfdnight Robber's Desperate Fight with
the Head of IA House.
An att mpt was made last night to
burglarize the house occupied by
francesca Cato at 8 McAvoy
street. Shortly after te o'clock Cato
was arous ell by conimotion In the
Kitchen aud he Immediately started TO in-
vestigate. lie cautiously opened tae door
le ding into the kitchen a Il was consid-
erably surprised to see u man feeling his
way across the room. Cato did not
open @ the door and with a
howl OF rage sprang upon the intruder.
His sudden appearance seemed 20 para
lyzs the man with fright. but ONLY for an
Instant, aud then Cato had about all he
cou.d handle.
For time IL was regular ''scrapping
match" but soon Cato scored the nrst
blood ard down went his adversary on
the hotr
His fall Jared the dishes and tinware
from Their resting places on the table
ard amid the clatteripg and crasa Of the
utensils the entire hous ,hold
crowded iuto the kitcaen and
there beheld a curious sight. Stated on
the hea OF the PROSTATE man was Cato
smiling in his success. A word sufiiced
To explain MAJ ters am one of the children
was sent TO summon Constable Duranti
who appeared shortly aud placed the
man under arrest. lie was taken 10 the
fourth station aud Ihis morning was
arraigued Ia the sixth district court
under the name OF John Holland aud
was he d for trial before the Grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
ROOMS IND B0AKD.
ALDrNE HOUSE,

no LEr-iN QUIET LOCATION. NEAR HoRs
4 Tower street. ill1-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Tho Oueen's health.

LONDON, Aug. 15.--Inquiries have
reached this city as to the state Of the
Queens health, it having been reported in
certain quarters that she had been stricken
with paralysis. The report is entirely
without foundation. On Saturday after
noon last, her Majesty, accompanied by
the Duchess of York, drove through West
Cowes, near which place Osborne House,
the Queens residence on the Isle OF Wight,
is situated Her Majesty then looked
as though she was enjoying fine
health. Sunday she attended divine serv-
ice at Osborne House, and in the evening
she gave a quiet dinner party. Not a
whisper is heard In court circles that the
Queen is ailing in any way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Denyer,s Unemployed.

DENVER, Aug. 15--The great disparity
between the number of men out ofemploy-
ment and the amount of work to be had
was strikingly illustrated yesterday when
1000 unemployed men gathered ut the
place where work on the new sewers was
to begin. There was work for only 40 men.
A crowd of about 500 Italian laborers
gathered near the spot, but were not al
lowed to approach by the crowd, which ex-
hibited considerable feeling, but was quiet
and orderly Only three Italians We're
given work, and they were known to be
old residents of tho city. The projected
public improvements cannot possibly sup
ply work for all the unemployed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Buralo,s Fire pepartment.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 15.--Mayor Bishop
concluded his investigation Of the charges
made by the Expert Accountants examin-
ing the accounts of the fire department,
that documents are suppressed and obsta-
cles put in their way by the Comptroller's
office The Mayor directed the experts to
continue their work and to report to him
any failure TO procure documents they
need. He will see that all papers are fur
nished them and that thorough examina-
tion of accounts Is made no matter what
tho result discloses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
A New Trial Granted.

The supreme court has made the fol-
lowing decision in the case OF He Try +.
Prur, administrator. VS.. n. Y, II. &B.
X. X. company;
The court is OF the opinion that the
non-suit was erroneous as the record o.
the case discloses existence OF facts which
should have been allowed under proper
instruction, to be passed upon by the jury
and therefore ~ new trial is granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

An Insane Person Sent to State Asylum
Numerous Gases Disposed of Today.

An Insane Person Sent to State Asylum
Numerous Cases Disposed of Today.
/, the sixth distric, court today James
p. Bowes. insaue. was ordered commit
led TO the state asylum. Bowes
was formerly a type setter aud has worNe ell
in this city Tor nearly iel years /.
For year past, however, he has been
afflicted with premonitory symptoms OF
insanity. and at last lie was forced TO give
up work.
Mary O'Leary pleaded not guilty to a
charge OF railing and brawling and was
held for trial Friday.
James Iowney, for an assault on
Margaret Towney, was fined SO aud
costs. He appealed.
Michael McGrath. james McGinn,
Jares Saelley aud John w. Adams were
fued 81 and costs each for being iotoxi-
Gated III North Providence.
Richard Brewer Tor driving horse un-
fit for LABOR uas ii Q | $40 aud costs.
Giacmir Manillio charged with break
ing and entering tie s,ore Of Reube !
Sweet and the larceny oil
five eggs, was found probably
guilty and WAS bound over in $500 bonds
10 he next session OF the common pleas
division OF the supreme court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Cefestrals at Quarantine.

New YonK, Aug. l5.--There are 81
Chnsmen on board the steamer Yucatan
which arrived from Havana yesterday,
She is only little over three days out and
will be detained at Quarantine until the
five-day rule is satisfied. Eleven of the
Cinnamon are said to be laborers on their
way back to their own country, the balance
say they are merchants. All the celestials
will be detained for examination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
On n serious Charge.

Angalico Sarcino, An Italian employed
by Sterry Sweet, milkman in Johnston,
Mr.. Sweet Sunday. He broke
into her room aud attempted
to crimlnally assault the
girl but WAS frustrated by the sudden
appearance of her father who drove him
off with club. Sarcno was arrested
and was held for the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Real Estate Dull.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug l5.-Advices re-
ceived from many of the most important
cities In the country, which were to have
been represented by large delegation at
the congress of the National Real Estate
Association. at St. Paul, Mimi, on the 2lst
inst, have led to the postponement of the
congress pending a more settled condition
Of the commercial world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Iess Traid S,t.yice.

CHICAGO Aug. ia meeting of Gen.
eral Managers of Western roads has been
called for Aug. IL to talk over the advisa-
bilita of cutting down the train service be-
tween common points as an economic
measure. No specific changes have been
mentioned and the matter will be taken
up in general way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

NEW YoRK, Aug. 1.-Two attachments
nave been obtained against the Industrial
and Mining Guarantee company OF No. Al
Broadway and of Denver, Colorado, one
for $62, ,7lS In favor Of the Put In Bay
Water Works, and the other for Sl7, 625 In
favor of John p. Carrothers. ii. III. Warner
of Rochester was president OF the company
which was organized in June, 1892, to sue
ceed the ii. II. Warner Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

~ II o'clock last night q lamp In
oAe Kitchen Of Manuel Jacobson's house.
Sesr & NsSrssensets svsnus, In cranston
6xplo6o6, setting ngs 20 the dwelling.
Mfs jacobson and her father wers res.
cued b. meens Of ladders; but the former
tainted and had 20 be removed To her
uoGbor'o house IN an ambu spcs. The
1oooo enc ~ contents were entirely de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Hydropbobia.

TRENTON, N. j., Aug. 15.-yrank B.
Gregory, a landscape painter, of No. 1856
Second avenue, New York lies at ST.
Francis Hospital, this city, suffering from
what appears to be hydrophobia He says
he was bitten by q dog two weeks ago.
Gregory is resting comfortably and the
doctors think he will recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
GRAVES WILL BE TRIED.

Ex-Coupty Attorney stevens and
County Commissioners Twombly of Den
YER. Col, have finished their business in
this city OF seeing the witnesses Ia the
Graves case AMI left for home. A new
trial will result from their visit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
Races Postponed.

LAKE GENEVA, Wis, Aug. 15-Owing
to the unfinished races at Detroit and the
inability of some of the oarsmen to get
here, the races of the Chicago Navy regatta
will not begin until 3 o'clock to-day. Fifty
clubs are already here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

BAY CRY, Mich. Aug. 14.-News from
Bentley, in the burning district in the
northern part Of the county, is to the effect
that little daughter Of Andrew Newton,
of that place, was burned to death and that
thirty men are penned up in lumber
camp and can get no relief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15

LONDON, Aug. 15.--In the yacht race
yesterday the Britannia finished first, the
6atanita being second. The Colmna ran
ashore and lost all chance of winning. The
Navahoc gave up the contest some time be.
fore the race was finished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-15
white FROST.

KINGSTON, NJ Y, Aug. l5.-The Cats
kill mountains and meadows in Delaware
county were covered with a white frost
yesterday morning,