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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21

The wealth of the country comes
from the soil, of which we have a great
abundance, but what country or people
can long Withstand such a drain as
thls7 Public spirited, unselfsh men,
whose own personal greed does not
blind their eyes to the public need,
must be brought to the aid of our inan
clal policy if we expect any permanent
retorm.-COr. N. Y Herald.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21

s-,sTI CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALI
ANCE.
Decentralization Butler, Clinton,
y. g.
Vice -President-T. B. Long, Ashe-
lie, n. @.
Secretary -Treas'wer-W. s. Barnes,
-s11 Lecturer-C. w. Thompson, Rich
Chaplain-Rev. Jno. Ammons, Madi-
Door Aaeper-R A. Henry, Ellijay,
n. {.
Assistant Dooc-Keeper-B Z, King,
t'eanact. n. 9.
Sergeant at Arms. S. Holt. Chalk
43vel, n. G.
State Business Agent-W. H Worth
,&aleigh, II. 9.
Trustee Business Agency Eund-W.
=. Graham. Machpelah, n. Q.
sxE~uTIvE COMMITTEE Of THE NORTH
1ARoLIEA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
:. B. Alexander, Charlotte, N. O.,
chairman; J. NJ MewbOrne, KinstOn,
Y. 4. j. S. Johnston, Ruffin, n. G.
TATE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Elias Carr, n. M. Culbr III, N. g.
Gregory, VIM. G. Conneu.
TATE ELEGIsLATIvEC COMMITTEE.
r. J. Powell, Raleigh, n. G.; N. @.
English, Trinity College: J. j. Young,
Polpnta: Fl. A. Forney, Newton, N. Q.
North Carolina Reform Press Association.
Oficer8-J. L. Ramsey, President; !;
8GTi0u Butter Vice-P President ". S.
Barnes, Secretary,
PAPERS.
-rogressive Farmer, State Organ, Raleigh, \. G
Caucasian, CLINTON y -
Mercury, Hickory, \. G.
3Attlsr, WhitakeTs, n. Q.
Agricultural Bee. G0ldsbOro, \. Z.
Carolina Dispatch, HertfOrd, \. Z.
Our Home, Beaver Dam, \. I.
.ECch of the GbOUe-raamed papers are
requested to keep the list standing on
he first page and add others, pTOUided
laey Gre duly elected. A1y paper foil
:1lg TO UdUOcdte the OcUIa platform lCiU
5e cropped from the list promptly. oar
people can 7a02U see 1uHat papers ore
o9lbJ,s3ed IN their interest.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21
POINTS IN PEACH RAISING.

After his address on orchard fruits,
delivered before the Massachusetts
State Board of Agriculture a fortnight
ago, Mr.. J. Fl. Hale, who is perhaps
tie most successful grower Of peaches
in New England, replied to vOlley of
questions from his auditors. The off
hand answers were quite as good as
the address, and we add few OF them.
Peaches should be fed with chemical
fertilizers only. We apply every year
all we can afford; that is ABOUT 200
pounds of bone and from 400 to 800
pounds Of muriate of potash to the
acre. Too much is better than not
enough. Sulphate Of potash gives the
best color to peaches, but cotton hull
ashes is perhaps better form Of pot
ash.
Yellow feshed peaches have more
tender fruit buds than other kinds.
We shorten in the new wood from
One-t third to one half in the spring when
the fruit buds begin to swell.
We can get a good peach crop with
ninety per cent. Of the buds winter
killed.
After the fruit is set for a full crop,
we thin until there are no two peaches
within from four to SIX inches OF each
other. TINS IS q costly IfeaInenU, ouC
it pays The extras sell for SIX times
as much per peach as the seconds do,
and they do not exhaust the tree as
much.
The finest fruit this year came from
tOurteen-year-O old trees.
An elevated plain is not as good for
a peach orchard as g hillside with
sharp decline.
The fruit should be fully mature, but
not mellow, when it is picked. Pickers
are trained to judge ripeness by color.
Peach orchards should not be cultl-
waited after the middle of July.-GH1'-
den and Forest.
The receipts of sheep at Chicago last
week were larger than at any time
since the middle of October. The ex-
cessive offerings resulted in a rather
heavy market, with some disposition
to weakness.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21

When a Spaniard eats a peach or. a
pear by the roadside, wherever he IS,
he digs hole in the ground with his
foot and covers the seed. Consequently,
all over Spain, by the roadside and
elsewhere, fruit grows in the greatest
abundance, and may be picked and
eaten by anybody.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21
IN THE ORCHARD.

Irrigation is doing wonders in that
broad region which some ALIASES even
uow denominate the Great American
Desert. In Douglass county, Col, 49,
COO fruit trees are irrigated by one
company.
In India and South America there is
said to be a small tree, known as the
sorrowful tree" which bears sweet
scented flowers that "bl3om only in
the night time and fall off at the break
of daV.n
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-02-21

18TH CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALL
ANCE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
Ambition.

Never relinquish the great object Of
your ambition. whatever IL may be. Let
81 be. more or less distinctly. ever present
In your mind. Let IL exert a controlling
influence over all your actions. In the
first place, have some definite aim to your
life-some distinct and leading object OF
your ambition, and be ambitious to ac-
eomplish Sc. An aimiess. objectiess life
is dull and dreary waste. 1t lacks
stimulus and piquancy and zest and en-
)oyment. In choosing an object of embi-
ton choose worthy one. in behalf OF
which all your strength, all your higher
and nobler faculties OF your nature. may
be enlisted. Have an aim that you may
unblushingly and proudly exhibit to the
light of day. and for which you may safe
ly challenge the respect VI all. Then
pursue II earnestly and steadfastly. NO
matter what disceuragements assaH you
or place themselves In your way. Keep
right on in the pursuit OF your know
ledge. IL your progress be slow, stu
presevere and make II sure. DO sorrows
come TO you? They come 10 all. The con-
unued adherence to the great plan of use
fulness which you have laid out will do as
much as anything to brighten your path,
even when grief and gloom overshadow
It, Press on, through good report or evil
report, through darkness or through sun
shine, amid storms or under peaceful
skies-still press on, and never relinquish
the great object of your ambition. Once
a Week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
MY LIFE.


There seems-a path across hill.
But little worn Out little ioneiy),
a climb into the twilight still;
Inere seems a midnight watch and only
through the dark low command
Grave and grand.
still you stand
Aho strain your eyes to see
what life 10 you shall be-
The binding up of bruised reeds
vi thought and act; the steady bearing
Out or scorned purposes to deeds.
Ibe rest OF strife; the doubt OF daring
Inc hope that He will understand
Why my hand
Though i stand
Trembles at my eyes TO see
what else life means to me.
The dropping OF loves golden fruit,
The slowly builded walls OF distance.
The outstretched hand, the meeting foot,
Withdrawn In doubt, and drear, late
chance
OF cooling autumn; wind and sand
On the land
But stand
And brush my tears to see
All that life means to me.
The honest choice Of good or I'll.
a heart Of marble. prayer and fire,
The strength to do. the power to will
From earth's reluctance. Heavens de-
sire
And Gods step upon the land
Grave and grand.
Glad / stand
And lift my eyes to see
The life He sends to me.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19

Jesus Of Nazareth, who went about do
ing good. must ever stand as the model
Tor all who would 80 and do likewise He,
nrst and foremost among men, trans
formed religion into philanthropy and
philanthropy into religion. He brought a
three-fold healing into humanity. He
cured the body, fevers, leprosy, blindness;
paralysis vanished at his command as
darkness does at daybreak. He medi-
Gated the soul or life. Many and serious
disorders root themselves In the soil Of the
principle Of life. and with these the Naza-
rine dealt at first hand. He brought order
out Of the moral chaos Of the spirit. re-
inforced the Divine in the human, taught
us how to keep the angel IN rs dominant
over the animal in us. Thus he incor-
porated his words salvation In
acts of salvation. Christ him
self was the Good Samaritan. He was
the most practical Of reformers-had the
most gracious tact. He never spoke
about salvation TO a hungry sinner. He
fed him first. Nor did he approach sick
person spiritually until he had ministered
to such an one physically. Indeed. Christ
brought a three-fold salvation. He re-
stored body, soul and spirit. The churches
have been slow in taking the hint and
dull In initiating the Master. But nova
days they should seem TO have awakened
to their duty and embraced their opportu-
nifty. An astonishing variety OF Christian
work Is being done. Evangelism, institu-
tional churches. gospel tents and wagons.
lay colleges, seamen's bethels. "slum-
ming" lodging house associations. nurses
for the sick poor, labors on behalf OF
fallen women. relief Of prisoners, ala for
discharged convicts, help for factory
girls, rescue missions, children's aid So
cieties special work among Hebrews,
policemen, Indians, Mormons; the list IS
endless. One cannot help but feel that
currents of curative love have found
their way from that dearest heart which
was pierced for us through all the I'M
pediments Of selhshness and sin, blessing
and fruitifying the world beyond our
usual or easy recognition. May the good
work go on!-Morals and Manners, In ST.
Louis Republic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19

The Matter-of-Course wav in Which She
Blockades the waiting Line.


II was early afternoon In the lobby at
Days. The matinee was to begin in
half an hour, and at least twenty-five
women waited their turns at the box
office. The line wound like snake
around the lobby. Sandwiched In among
the women were a few messenger boys
with notes, and two or three servants In
livery.
The women did little to hold their
places. Many OF them faced about and
made up little groups, talking voluoiy.
There was a hitch somewhere. FOR the
line did not move at all. but the women
did not seem to notice that. They were
talking.
Presently a young man entered appa-
rently in great haste. He glanced at the
long line impatiently and looked at his
watch. There was no help for 1t, so he
took his place at the end or the nne'
and tapped his foot on the floor nervously.
Minutes passed and the young man won
dered what the delay was. He LETT MS
place and stepped out into the lobby
where he could see the box office.
There was no one buying tickets. The
agent looked out through the tiny barred
window expectantly, drumming the table
with his fingers. The head OF the line was
TO his right out of sight. group OF
four ladies formed the head OF the line.
The one whose turn II was at the window
had her back 10 IT, and was talking rap
idly. almost excitedly. to her three COM
panions, all OF whom seemed much inter-
ested. She gesticulated occasionally with
her neatly gloved hand. and Joined with
the others In a merry laugh every now
and then.
The young man hesitated only mo-
ment He walked to the window and
bought couple OF tickets. Then he
touched the first lady on the arm and
said;
Pardon me. but 1t is your turn"
my turn" exclaimed the lady, turning
with surprise. why, what do you mean,
sir?"
Then. looking around with a puzzled
expression, she suddenly exclaimed:
"Oh, the tickets! That's 80. Thank
you, sir. | quite forgot. Why-why Mrs
Brown. I've been talking fifteen minutes
forgot where l was. I'll tell you what
James said In a minute. Mrs. Brown
Oh, Mister, eh-say. please give me the
two best seats you have"
The ticket office then resumed business
New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
TRAINS NoRTHWARD.
sDaily.

Train p is limited and will only have
Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars. No extra
charge In addition TO frst-class passage
rate and regular Pullman car fare.
STOPPING PLACES.
N6 Nos is %, 81, IS, 80, 45 and Is stop 'p On
sso bs At SSs g. s5 and ce = %
stop on signal at all stations.
through trains. On trains Nos. 81 and SO
sleeping cars between Richncnd aud Lynch
In addition TO the above THE NEW
YORK a aNp p.. hb1eP fam srEc daI, o s9
leaves Richmond; ), Ss9ng,.hH;sSouad. at Ills
BAYS NJ and FRIDAYS and leave. H Pei.rs.
E! 7 aSd A. s Il Gn pIEs
Extra NEW NEW LINE TO ATLANTA. GA.
Leave Richmond s:lS A; IN y. daily sr1v:
A. !, viz w s and T@s.SSS:s ts' ssa en
T Tan ONLY ALL;.hAAii LINE 70 Non.
,s.ve. Arrive.
s,chmond. 20 90 A. A. EortoIIst II :sSA ~
kSSratoIs R RisR@nSa lS 9 g 4 y
=: ,Ssas ls &c H:'Hon are At . S t4.,S;
b IrH these two points, and passengers
g go snrH,S are also made at Petersburg 81
con AS =. 81, and 3:lo j. n. trains iron,
RichnG %s leaving .S Richmond At 900 A. N
,,.Jo = III. and II 80 r. NJ, and arrivin::
- Riehmond ut $50 A. NJ. 2:lS P. N. and
e.o6 AZ. make close connection at Peters.
burg to and from Farmyiils. Lynchburs and
west Il n. sULLY.
superintendent
II. T. ID. MYERS
General Snnerinfeudsnt
e u nMuRs0N, Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
Our Friendships.

sour friendships cannot grow mellow
without some tending and watering from
high springs of feeling some loosing Of
the hardened soil about the roots. Our
sense OF iorgiveness-noth needs
higher consecration-nothing in us more
loudly demands to be touched with
emotion-lifted to the plane where evil
rounds into good. Self-control, to be
noble. what arduous climbing it demands!
what growth in wisdom and patience
and charity what reverence for the higher
reason that aueIls the beast IN man. our
appreciation Of others-how much 1t needs
lifting up-that we may grow sensitive to
every form OF excellence, even discerning
the germs OF better things in poor.
era mped distorted natures. until the
vision OF Gods great pity blinds us and
makes us humble, Thus only may we
learn, to the uttermost, divine revealings
IN limitation. the pearl that forms from
the wound, the strength that comes from
disability, until at last what seemed TO
hamper and cramp is turned to blessing.
Then our thought OF death and loss
how tenderly should II be placed on higher
ground until obedience 10 natural and
divine law lifts the being up 10 serene
heights OF resignation. where the soul
is enlarged and Gained by the spiritual
promise and radiance that dwell only
on the mountain tops Of faith."-Christian
Register Unitarian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
Decidedly Shakx.

A trembling hand, an uncertain step.
fidgetiness, indicated by restless shifting
from one place or pasture TO another.
usually mental annoyance at unexpected
noises, are among the indications OF
extreme nervousness. These seem trihing.
but the health of men and women In this
condition is decidedly shaky," liable TO
be overthrown disastrously by causes
which the vigorous might defy. To for
tify the nervous system, general .vigor
mist through the medium Of reinforced
digestion, and a renewal of an impaired
power OF sleeping at night, be raised to
a healthful standard. A guarantee Of
re-establishes digestion. bile secretion and
the habit of body on a permanently regu-
lar basis. thus renewing that bodily equili-
bri,,m which is followed by a gain of
Strength and nerve tranquility. For kid
ney complaint, rheumatism. neuralgia.
and as a preventive OF the nrst attack or
subzeouent return of malarial disorders,
This medicine Is without peer Thrice
daily take a winegassful,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
The TIMES RICHMOND. VA SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10 1898
was to call the young minister to the

was to call the young minister to the
rectorship.
The writer Of what Pastor Sees and
Hears in the Tribune OF Saturday. Feb
r,iary 4th. said: 1T will interest the many
friends of the Rev. DIR. Charles +. Deems.
of the Church OF the Strangers, to know
that he is improving from day TO day.
An article in Christian Thought. OF which
DIR. Deems IL editor. appears this week
over the signature OF his son, Rev. Ed
ward M. Deems, giving brief story Of
DIR. Deems illness and his present con-
dition." .f.
A public meeting In commemoration Of
Phillip Brooks will be held at Carnegie
Hall on the evening OF February 18th. A
general committee to arrange for the
meeting has been appointed. consisting OF
Rev. Drs. Charles l.. Thompson, II. NJ.
Sanders. Williams. Eaton and William
NJ. Taylor; Bishop Andrew. DR.. Gotthiel.
President Low. Edward King, Charles
l.. Colby, ID. willis James, A. s. Hewitt.
r. r. Coudert. John d. Slayback, and
Hamilton w. Mabie. A business commit
tee has also been appointed. consisting OF
Rev Dr. George Alexander chairman,
w. r. Dodge. Washington Wilson. Will
liam II. Scheiffelin. C. A. McMasters and
Evert Jansen Wendell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
Wednesday. day ana evening sessions,

wednesday. day and evening sessions.
Boylston Hall, Cambridge.
Immediately after the exercises on
tuesday evening. February 2lst. a recep-
ton VIII be rendered TO the members OF
the department by the Boston school COM
mittec. In the Latin School Hall.
The members OF the department are In
vited by the president and fellows of
Harvard College, TO take dinner and sup
per- with them on February I'D. in Har-
ward Han.
IL is desirable that the discussions shall
be extemporaneous and voluntary.
While n list of participants is given In
accordance with expressed or known pre-
ferences, yet the right to take part in the
discussions will be cordially extended
20 any one present.
The arrangement OF names under each
subject Is not intended to indicate the
order Of speaking.
The writer Of each paper will be given
an opportunity to answer questions. 10
explain any points. or TO defe1d his posi-
tons.
All participants I'm the discussions arc
requested 30 forward promptly to the
secretary Of the meeting an abstract OF
their remarks.
The tirle Of each speaker in general dis
cussion will be limited to ten minutes,
olltSS otntTWlSe oTutren ny the meeting.
The subjects for discussion will be as
follows:
Tuesday Afternoon-"The Study Of Eng
lish In Public Schools"
Tuesday Evening-"Examination and
Promotions in Elementary Schools"
Wednesday Afternoon-"The Recon-
struction of the Grammar School Course"
Wednesday Evenlng-"What Do School
Statistics Teach In Respect to the Moral
Influence OF Education"
Thursday. February 2Sd-Morning-
Day sessions I'm Huntington Hall; even
Ing sessions in Latin SchooD-'The Grad
ing OF Country Schools"
Thursday Evening-"The Comparative
Merits OF Literature and History for
Moral Culture"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
Feeling.

Is hut the pulse beat Of selfish
ness. IL II does not prove its strength ana
vital force in the outgoing OF influence
in character and service. There is
marvellous diversity Of gifts, but the
same spirit is 10 control their use. Inc
seeds in my hand appear very much
alike; but when they are cast into the
ground, and. obedient 10 the law OF tneir
life. come to leaf and fruitage, how In
finite1v diversified is the disclosure! And
the same law Of diversity In unity Is seen
in the gifts which God is pleased TO put
into the keeping of individual hearts.
Personality, with its environment Is
sacred trust. We cannot escape respon-
sihilitv for the talent in our keeping
Christian stewardship is, therefore. far-
reaching and Understanding OBJ
LEGATION. II lays demand upon
every soul. It calls every disciple OF the
Lord Jesus, In their place, 10 90 an they
can. II comes TO all. to the mother IN
tho home the father In the place OF
business. the teacher in the school-room
the student boy with his books, the young
wan entering upon his chosen life work
There is no place or experience that uoes
NOT Law upon us the duty OF. CHRISTIAN
stevvardship; the best possible use or our
ufe We often speak Of the obligations OF
stexa rdship in the bestowal OF benevolent
contributions, and rightly so. IN TO way
can material wealth be SO qulckiy IaiIs
muted into life 1t is the multiplied sllts'
Nth small and large, that flow into the
streams of benevolence, that make posi-
bIe the charitable. educational and mis-
sionarv activities of the present uay.
Inst IN proportion as Christian men and
'ronoan gain a true idea of the meaning OF
s,erysrssbip. as related 10 their personal
dutv and opportunity, will these gifts in
crease. Those who follow what they give
in its mission of service as 1t makes pos
sible the conservation in the loving per-
sonal ministry Of other hearts VIII nave
on aver.lncreasing sense of the Joy and
ohligatIon of stewardship. All that we
rave and are belong TO Him. 1t is In
losing life We ind It again'-Chrlstian
Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
our SelfDenia1s.

II know there is great deal OF talk
about the self-denials of the Christian.
! have to tell you that where the Chris
tian has one seif-deniai the man Of the
world has a Thousand self-denials. The
Christian is not commanded 10 surrender
anything that is worth keeping. But
what does a man deny himself who denies
himself tho religion OF Christ? He denies
himself pardon OF sin; ne denies him.
self peace Of conscience he denies him
self the joy of the Holy Ghost; he denies
himself a comfortable death pillow; ne
denies himself the glories OF heaven. DO
Lot talk to me about the self-denials of
the Christian life. Where there is one
in the Christian life there are a thousand
I'm the life of the world. Her ways are
ways OF pIeasantnesa' Rev. 4. De
Witt Tain age, ID. ID.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-19
RArLR0ADA

UUure
JANUARY l, tso&
TRAINS Lave RICHMOND. .i
500 4 n, Except sunday for local ~
lions and Newpors Newa
200 4 NJ, Daily vestibuIe Special. VIII
Pullman. for 2 wllliamAoury
Newport News, Hampton. Old
Point. Norfolk and Portsmcuth:
makes no ether stops.
500 p. n, Daily, With Pullman, for ioca!
stations, Newport News. Old
Point. Norfolk and Portsmouth.
so l. n, Local train, except Sunday, Tor
S GifsSn Forge ci wassns g COT q
FlrgiIia Midland Junction Tor
s Lynchburg, at Basic City North
and south, and At staunton io'
800 p. H.. Daily for Cincipnat and Chi
cago. with Pullman 10 Cincin-
natl and Dining Car Maysvills
to Cincinnati serving break
fast. Connects at Gordons-
vile daily with local train for
Staurtcn.
1913 H. Daily Daily 4o4 c Sss Ha and Chi
r. +. v. cago With Pullman Ger Gin.
cinnati and Louisville and
Dining Car 70 Msysville., Con.
meets at Covington (va.) Tor
Virginia Hot Springs daily.
TRAINS LEAVE EI0IITH-srREET STA
600 4 NJ, Daily, with Parior Car Tor
Lynchburg and Cliftco ForgA
Connects except Sunday for
Lexington Va.) and except
Sunday for Craig City.
500 p. n. Except Sunday, with Sleeping
Car, for Lynchburg. Train
leaves lynchburg at 1:13 A. NJ
daily for Lexington. Va.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
BROAD-sTREET STATION.
f:40 A. NJ, Daily from Cincinnati
6:56 A. NJ, Daily from boswell.
IL 80 A. NJ, Daily from Norfolk and oid
2o0P. NJ. Daily from Cincinnati and
Louisville.
$50 p. NJ. Daily from Norfolk and Old
7:so P. H., Except Sunday from Clifton
1890 p. N, -EGcspi Sunday from Old Point
TRAINS ARRIVE BIGHfa-STREET STA
TON
$40 A. NJ, Except Sunday from Lynchburs
and Lexington, Va.
e:t0 p. NJ, Daily nom Lynchhurg and Clif-
JOHN u. POTTS.
Diviaion Passenger Agent