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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

nor cor+ If outstanding railroad sVocK
Is the property of railway comPanI1s.
50 sO7. 4O3, 1926, or 6O.6O per cent: ol un9
+otot mount of stock paid no Dividend
during the e Dividends PAID 9
COZ 614 745. an increase over last year
of $6 4q6 500. The non interest bearing
funded debt was SIT, rs, APO, or 10 90
per cent of the total debt. Mortgage
bonds amounted to 81, 3O2, $40, $685. an
increase of 1920, 949, 318 over the preVl-
Gus year.
There we're 10, 1862, 800, 259 passengers
carried an average distance OF Is o.
miles each. The average NUMBER OF
passengers to each train for each mile
run was AZ. The average haul OF
freight per ton was 1874 80 miles. The
freight train mileage was 485, 4O2, 369
and the average tonnage per tram ror
each mile was ISL 70 tons.
Gross earnings. 81, III, 4O4, 343
Operating expenses. $3.50. $50
Net earnings 800, 400, 347
Income from Investments 141, $50, 782
Total net income. ....... S 532, $40, 129
Fixed charges. 416, 404, 938
Available for dividends.$ lis, 065, 191
Income from passenger service was
1886, 8O5, 7O8, from mail $26 861, 143 and
from freight $799, 316, O42.
There were 1854 employees killed
and %. 267 injured; 276 passengers
killed and 1927 injured during the
year. Total, $3.50 killed and 81, 494 in
jured. Of these 1877 employees were
killed and 10, 319 injured in coupling
cars. III passengers were killed and
1, 539 were injured by collisions.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

In writing 10 anybody, always be
sure to give tbs name OF your postobce;
and sign your own name plainly
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

B- The date on your label tells you
when your time is out.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10
WHAT IS A CLEARING HoUsEa

Mr. EDIT0R:-Is see many references,
of late, to the New York Clearing
House; and as I do not exactly under
stand what that is and not being too
proud to confess a little ignorance that
I may grow a little wiser thereby, I
write to ask you to tell myself and
others, through your paper, what is a
clearing house.
Vo11ro Fr1I1u
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

E- Our friends in writing to any Of
our advertisers viii favor us by men
tioning the fact that they saw the
advertisement in The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-10-10

Do YOU want your paper changed to
another office State the one at which
you have been getting 1T.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

~Most men," said the learned French
barber to N. Y. :iSnn reporter, "im.
agine that they can control the direc-
tion In which their boards grow by
shaving. That is absurd. If y0u will
take "A microscope and examine the
face OF a baby a week old YOU will see
that the cheeks and chin are covered
with very fine, soft hairs, invisible to
the naked eye. The direction in which
they turn will never be changed. II
the child Is male those hairs will
constitute the beard when it grows TO
be man. II 1t Is Of the other sex
they will make the down which the
poets praise. Frequently men come TO
me and express desire TO have the
shape OF their boards altered by chang
ing the direction in which the hairs
grow. To all these say only:
".Messieurs. what you ask cannot
be. All the curling irons aud razors
IN the world are powerless against the
decree OF nature. Moreover, IL would
be foolish for you 10 make such
change even though it were possible.
Nature is a good artist. and il her
ideas arc followed the result is aiways
good. A little training here or there
may be beneficial, but the general
plan OF nature should be followed aud
not opposed. BE thankful messieurs,
that you have boards, and do not try
TO ruin them So. too, tell those
with straight boards who wish to
make them curly and those with cur
ly beards who wish TO have them
straight. IL is possible TO curl straight
hair and also to straighten curly hair.
but the effect is temporary and mora or
less injurious.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
Wigs for Young Men.

There are more bald-headed young
.1en in leading Washington social cir
cles," said the supplier of hirsute de-
ficiencies TO the Boston Herald scribe,
"than people would think. But that
is because very little of it is revealed
to the curious glance. You see. most
OF the Young men grow bald immedi-
ately above the forehead, which leaves
a triangular space. or on the center of
the head. The first place is very easily
concealed by patch which looks as
natural as the real thing. These
patches are readily adjusted and may
be brushed in any style. They are
rather expensive, though; that is. If
man desires something which will
completely battle ihe attempts ot the
suspicious at detection, and cost all
the way from $50 to $3.50, according 10
size and finish.
IL could name twenty young men
who sport these patches and whose
hair is universally admired by the fair
sex, but, of course. | wouldn't. Con-
corning the particular spot on the top
of the head in which the hair is espe-
cially feeting, any number of men
whose ages range between 20 anu ~
are so decorated. They do not come
so high as the tirst-named prices, but
are just as easily adjusted and present
the same impehetrable finish. There
are not many of the complete wigs
sold like there were fifteen or twenty
years ago. In fact, it is hard TO get 4
wig which does not give itself away
and this is worse than thin hair and
badness. What is the color mostly in
vogue concerning wigs' Why. ] guess
dark brown is the most popular. Most
men have that color of hair. Black
haired and extremely light-haired men
seldom become bald at an early age;
when they do it is generally on the
center of the head.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
Death from Fright.

Il have interested myself somewhat
in looking up unusual causes of DEATH"
said DR.. Elder, "and have met several
we'll authenticated instances where
fright was the cause. The English
surgeon general. Francis, tells Of
drummer in India across whose legs
harmless lizard crawicd while be was
half asleep. He was sure that cobra
had bitten him and it was too much
for his nerves and he died.
Frederick /. OF Prussia was killed by
fear. His wife was insane, and one day
she escaped from her keepers. and.
dabbling her clothes in blood, rushed
upon her husband while he was doz-
ing in his chair. King Frederick I'M
agined her TO be the white lsdy whose
ghost was believed to invariably ap-
pear whenever the death of member
of the royal family was to occur, and
he was thrown into fever and died in
six weeks.
~But perhaps the most remarkable
death from fear was that of the Dutch
painter, PentMap. who lived In the
seventeenth century. One day he
went into a room full of anatomical
subjects to sketch some deaths head
and skeletons for picture he intend
ed to paint The weather was very
sultry. and while sketching he fell
asleep. He was aroused by bones
dancing around him and the skeletons
suspended from the ceiling clashing to-
gether.
In fit OF terror he threw himself
out Of the window. aud. though he
sustained no serious injury, and was
Informed that slight earthquake
had caused the commotion among his
ghostly surroundings. he died in q
few days in nervous tremor. Icould
cite many other cases where the shock
to the nervous system which we know
as fright has produced death. - Wash
iagtoa Post.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

RING or GOLD AND PSYCHE KNOT.
part Of gold exquisitely finished, is in.
tended 10 stab this little classic ar.
rangement through and through. The
effect is very "classic" and Sappho
might have worn il.
The fashion of wearing snoods
wound about the punched tresses has
brought out number of pretty jeweled
ornaments To be placed where the bow
-szeat is tied. These have mostly q
perky little air about them: jeweled
antenne, or something of that sort
The Russian manner of setting bits
of turquois, malachite and pink conch
shell as an accentuation Of silver OPEN
work is extremely striking, and the
Russian gold fligree, when lightened
up with clear stones. such as the topaz,
sapphire and the diamond, Is remark.
ably elegant. Combs of this sort of
work in the high-pointed tops are now
To be seen. In fact. these Russian
gold combs and hair-pins are so ex.
quisite in workmanship and such an
addition to the hair when worn that
their extreme popularity is assured.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
sTRaNcssr FAMILY IN ALABAMA.
Eighteen Giant Boys aud Ten DimIn utive
Dsughters-Bad Record OF the Former.

The most remarkable and notorious
family that Alabama ever produced
was the Knight family that lived three
miles from st. Stephens" said George
X. Mckee, OF Mobile, TO a Globe Demo-
father Of twenty-eight children. He
was a fine specimen Of physical man
hood. He stood feet in his stock
ing feet, and his voice was like that of
lions roar. His wife, the mother Of
those twenty-eight children. was less
than feet in height and weighed
about 100 pounds. Standing side by
side, her head scarcely reached his
vest pocket. They were both indus
trious, and when their children got
old enough 10 talk they were put TO
work. There was no loafing or indo-
lence tolerated on the knight planta-
tion. Everyone had 10 rise with the
dawn of day. There were eighteen
bows and ten girls. The males inher-
tied their fathers physical prowess,
the females their mothers diminutive
size. The boys had short and simple
given names, such as Tom, Lon, John
and the like; the girls were loaded
down with names which might, per-
haps. have had something TO do with
their growth.
For instance, the eldest girl was
mamed Mary Ann Jane Sarah Ann
Elizabeth Teebona Smith Knight.
They called her Tee, for short. sam
was the oldest son. He was holy
terror. He would steal from his neigh
bors like coon would rob corn
patch. He was finally jailed. In
prison at Butler the rats attacked him
one night and he died from the effects
Of their bites Later on Lon became
n robber, and now every one Of the
eighteen boys is either in the peniten-
tiary or is wanted there. Six years
ago Mrs. knight died. Four months
later old man Knight married widow
by the name OF Giyins. She was pos
sessed of sixteen children. Six were
boys, ten were girls. The boys joined
the church all at the same time, shortly
after their mothers second marriage.
A wear later the Misses Givins had
husbands. The Misses Knight still
remain single. A tree fell on Mrs.
Knight last summer and killed her.
Her husband was kicked TO death by .
mule inst before Christmas"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

truth IN the face. She loved you, ant
passed her by. 1t madea bad woman OF her,
and 1 am not sure that IL had been In hef
place that should have been much better
"Ruthr'
Love Is strong, Basil, and leads us "a
good or evil" she said. 1T bore Vida to
grave, but you and me IL has carried into
very happy land. Let us think OF her kind
ly."
$50 be It," he said, and putting his arms
about her, kissed her with all the love and
tenderness she had known In their days OF
wooing
A word about Kenard. lie did not come
back on st. Valentines Day, and when the
news Of Vida's death was telegraphed ia
him, he decided to remain abroad. How
much or how little he felt was never known.
When at last he did come back he was heart
whole. In due time he chose fitting maid
en- for bride, and is now happy man.
The shadow of Vida rests lightly on Cop
donfells.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
knowing What You Know.

Il have been working all day like q
Trojan" said the young lady teacher
to her pupils. -and l wish you would
follow my example"
Up went the hand of the biggest boy
in the class.
-What is \ Trojan. Miss B. and
how hard does it work. please?"
A Trojan is a--why, a Trojan is
you look that up, Billy. for yourself
then you'll remember
THAT was Parthian shoN." said
the principal of the school, who over
heard the dialogue.
What? Where? Ididn't hear any
shot" exclaimed Miss -. rou.ing
herself from trance of meditation.
MOP" replied the principal. with a
caustic accent. suppose YOU look up
the meaning Of the phrase, then you'll
remember it,"
There's Roland for her Oliver, "
remarked ar assistant teacher.
Then the last speaker turned and
rushed ont in search OF an encyclo.
pedia Of phrases and fable. before some
one should ask IL she knew the mean
ing and origin of the illustration she so
iiippantly quoted. - Harerley Magazine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
sure Riddance for Rats.

'rhe best way to get rid of rats and
mice is not to poison them. but to
make them thoroughly tired of the lo-
cality and so induce them to leave.
They are generally too smart to cat
poison, even when it is prepared for
their benefit in the most seductive
fashion. but they are not 50 particular
about tartar emetic. When little Of
this Is mixed with any favovite food
they will eat as grcedily as though tho
physic were not there, but in two or
three hours there viii be the most dis
cnuraged lot of rats about the place
that anybody ever saw. The tartar
will not kill them; II opiy makes then,
deadly sick. Sometimes they will
crawl out and walk about like sea-
sick man. so i'll that they do not seem
TO care what becomes Of them. BMt Il
disgusts them with the whole vicinity.
and as soon ss they are able 70 travss
they march oG aud you - theln -
nAors. - Qigts- psmocrak
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
Physicians Hays found Out


That a contaminating and foreign element
In the blood, developed by indigestion. is
the cause of rheumatism. This settles
upon the sensitive sub-cutaneous covering
of the muscles and ligaments of the joints,
causing constant and shifting pain. and
aggregating as a calcareous. chalky de-
posit which produces stiffness and distor-
tion of joints No fact. which experience
has demonstrated in regard 10 Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, has stronger
evidence 20 support than this, namely,
.hat this medicine of comprehensive uses
checks the formidable and atrocious dis
ease nor is il less positively established
that il is preferable to the poisons often
used 70 arrest il. since the medicine con-
tains only salutary Ingredients. 1t is
also signal remedy for malarial fevers,
constipation, dyspepsia, kidney and blad-
der ailments, debility and other disor-
ders. See that you get the genuine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
nouse into mourning.

mouse INTO mourning
He shall come here with heart full Of
. lovers yearning," she said, land find her
dead"
She had the small phial filled with poison
In her dress-pocket ready for use, but sought
In vain for an early opportunity forusing 1t.
At the breakfast-tabie they sat apart, and
afterwards Ruth dressed for walk.
IL will go with you" said Vida.
do. DEAR" said Ruth.
Vida went upstairs, dressed, and came
down again to find not only Ruth ready, but
Phoebe also.
do you want the girlg" she added.
1t Is Phebe's fancy" was Ruth's reply.
Vida turned threatening fash upon PhG-
be, but the girl did not quail. In what she
had set herself to do she was as resolute as
Vida herself.
There Is plenty Of time yet" thought
Vida; II have whole day before me-"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases put
together and until the last few years was
supposed 20 be incurabe For great
many years doctors pronounced il a local
disease and prescribed local remedies.
and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh TO be a conSti-
tutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by r. J. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo, Ohio. is the only constitu-
tional cure on the market Itis taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops 10 tea
spoonful II acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any ease IL
fails 10 cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonials Address
F J. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, o.
--E-Sold By Druggists. zoe.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

Two little boys were discussing
scripture characters. and one OF them.
who took q highly moral view OF
things, observed gravely that Abraham
was very good nan. No. he wasn't. :
replied tho other; 'hs wasn't good al
all. for he onghtn't 10 have has two
wives" ~Oh.T was the triumphant re-
PLY, ~but you know hc had only one
wifs-the other was porcuplns. -
LonsiQn AAea0nsn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

Ladies, use Dr.. LaIiue's Periodical" Pills from
Paris. France. Established IN Europe, 1882 United
states 1857. Cures all slpprcssions, irregularities
and monthly arrangements. safe. harmless. reliable.
They positively must not be taken during pregnancy
Many OF the Ills 20 which ladies' subject are the
direct results OF irregular menstruaton. Contnued
monthly sappressions result Ia blood poisoning aud
quicS consumption o. package or for e. per mall
in plain sealed envelope on receipt OF price. The la
l.ue hsulica Co. rroprlctors The genuine pill
10y sed;wick Grady, Sioux City. Ia. Wholesale and
retail agents.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
Mhan TraXaliny.

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip a bottle OF Syrup of
Figs. as it acts most pleasantly and ef-
fectively on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
preventing fevers, headaches and other
forms OF sickness. For sale in % cents
and q bottles by all leading druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

Syrup"

am a farmer at Edoin, Texas. /
have used German Syrup for six
years successfully for Sore Throat,
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Pains in
Chest and Lungs and Spitting-up of
Blood. / have tried many kinds of
Cough Syrups in my time, but let
me say to anyone wanting such a
Northumberland Syrup is the best.
We are subject to SO many sudden
changes from cold to hot, damp
weather here, but in families where
German Syrup is used there is little
trouble from colds. John F. Jones. y
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

Under He nry V. an act of parliament
ordered all the geese in England to be
counted, and the sheriffs of the counties
we're required TO furnish six arrow featn-
ers from each goose
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
TN, Best Thing Yet 4"

That is the way young man put it who
made arrangements 10 work for b. +.
Johnson a. Co, of Richmond. Va. You
can get further information by dropping
them a card
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

dinns." All ;..eir peculiarities traditions.
hehits. fn fact. their Whole life and Gus
toms are told In manner which VIII
interest the reader and hold attention
10 the end. The book GisC explains onr
connection with the tribe, how it came
about and what has come from It, The book
u profuseiy illustrated and contains nearly
800 PIP.
While this edition lasts wc viii send .
copy free TO all who apply. enclosing three
Scent stamps 10 pay cost OF postage.
We will guarantee TO MI oil requests re-
Seived within the next two weeks follow.
ing the appearance OF this advertisement
but may not be able 10 do so later. IL Is
for your interest, therefore to send at once.
Address
HEALY d BIGELOw.
62l Grand Avenue. New Haven. Conn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

Those beautiful silver coins provided by
special act of congress 10 commemorate
the great Columbian anniversary exDnsi-
ton may be had at the regular price of 81
by sending postal note for that sum 10
The DAILY TRIBUNE, Sioux City, Ia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

-Proprietors of the Pawtucket, R. l..
mills report that orders are SO plentiful
that they can't get out crinoiine fast
enough.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

-yhis has been a tough year for the
candidates for admission 20 the West
Point military academy. OF l8s candi-
dat.s designated to appear before the eX-
amining boards only Orty-thr se were sue
cpGSfui
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

HIRAMC. WHEELER, OdebOlt Sac county
Iowa, sells frst-class imported PERcHERoN
and SHIRE SrALLIoSs, $500, l, = and 5 years
time. Imported mare, cheap.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
Joweled Ha,r FOR Exsnlne.

One Of the newest arrangements for
head decoration is the heavy ring of
repoussc gold through which the hair
Is drawn, and then twisted into tight
Psyche knot. A tortoise-shell orna-
ment ip the shape Of pen, the plume
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

The daily supply of milk for the Sew
York market amounts TO about 1900 cans
of milk, 10 cans of condensed milk and
400 cans OF cream.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

A Texas murderer who has been fight
ing ~ the courts for ten wears 20 get "A
nine years sentence Sc. aside has had "A
new trla. aud draws twelve years in the
this time a. els prize.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

Tobacco received its name Of nicotina
in h opor ofJean Nicot. envoy from the
court of France 10 Portugal, who sent
some seed TO Catherine de Medica.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
A Dogs Gestures.

Mike. although very ignorant, went
out among the farmers to canvass for q
book entitled Language Of the Lower
Animals. In the chapter on dogs 10
this statement: -For dog to turn on
his back Is well understood among
dogs as gesture of surrender. 1.-two
strange dogs meet on the street. and
one shows fight, IL the other turns on
his back he will not, rs rule, be
molested.
Mike depended upon This idea to sell
the book. When near Farmer HAYNES
gate, Mike suddenly stopped. dropping
his book and turning pale. A big dog.
with shaggy head aud glariug eyes.
stood showing his teeth. Flight was
useless. A low savage growl came
from the dog, and Mike. falling to the
ground and turning on his back. said.
gently.
-Yez knows the sign o. sorrendor.
sorl"
The dog was called away by Farmer
Hayne, but Mike still thinks he was
saved by the idea in his book. Harp.
er's Young People.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13
II. s Government
Baking Powder Tests.

The report of the analyses of Baking Powders, made
by the U. S. Government Chemical Division, Agl
DepD, shows the Royal superior to all other powders,
and gives its eavenng strength and the strength of each
of the other of tartar powders tested follows:
LEAyENING GAS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

In order TO make tho
public familiar with the
habits, mcnners. customs.
and history OF one OF the
oldest tribes OF American
Indians extant, we have
published atgreatexpense at
o large edition OF q work
entitled "Life and Scenes
Aou. ua EieEannn Ins
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

California boasts of having shipped no
less than %, 1928 car loads of fruit outside
the state during the past year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

A toast given at meeting of a wo-
mans club in Springfield. Mo was The
Men We Left Behind u.s.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

For sick headache. dizziness or swim
ming in the head, pain in the back. body,
or rheumatism, take Beecham's Pills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-13

Don't attempt 20 drown your sorr0e
In drfak; you win lind that sorrow eaS
swim. Texas SVsings.