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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1894-01-12
TRAINING BOTH HANDS ALIKE.
&c Good Reason Yet Advanced Why L
Should Not Be Done

In one of his essays in a book en-,
titled Brushwood, " the late James T.
Fields wrote: ''If were boy again,
think l would learn to use my left hand
just as freely as my right one, so that
if anything happened to lame either Of
them the other would be all ready to
write and handle things just as freely
as if nothing had occurred" And un-
doubtedly a great many Of Us would
learn to use both hands alike if we had
our lives to live over again. OF all the
Young women who CAME under my in
Etruction while in charge Of the Schoel
Of Domestic Economy Of the Iowa Ag-
ricultural college, not more than one in
twenty-five could sweep properly. The
ratio in this respect Of those who came
under my instruction at Purdue univer-
sity was about the same. And as far
as my observation extends this ratio
Will hold in regard TO women generally.
As a rule, women, old and young, do
not know how to handle broom. Their
right hands only have been trained.
Their left hands have been neglected.
When a women takes hold of a broom
it is with the right hand near the top
of the handle and the left hand toward
the corn. and instead of changing and
reversing them as occasion demands
she always keeps them in the same po-
sitiOn. Whether she sweeps to the right
or to the left, the position of her hands
remains unchanged. And her body is
contOrted and her muscles strained in
the performance Of an operation that
would exercise these organs harmonious
ly, if the hands were so trained that
they could be used at will and were
changed as demanded by the changes in
the position OF the sweeper.
| refer to women sweeping merely to
Illustrate my point. The same can be
said concerning the training of the
hands in numerous other branches of
wOmen's work that it is unnecessary to
mention, and so far as the use of the
left hand is concerned men are in no
better condition than women. Men and
women are in this respect MANNED and
handicapped alike. Why should such
a state of things exist? Why, in this
age of manual training, should we over
look and neglect the education of the
left hand and continue to train the
right hand at the expense of the left?
No physician or Psychologist has ever
given a sensible reason for so doing,
and we seem to adhere to the custom
merely because ithas been carried down
to us by our ncestors.-Jenness Miller
MONTHLY
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1894-01-12
i Beg Pardon.

Solemn Stranger-All flesh is grass.
Deaf Man-Hey?
Solemn. S.ranger-No, grass.-New
York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1894-01-12
Oscar WilLe's Latest.

The way of the wit is hard. Oscar
Wilde, moved by the ready appreciation
of the English people. has been led to
make some remarks which even his ad-
mirers are not applauding. He has
been making some observations on the
subject of Puritans and the theater.
After devoutly hoping that he would
rot "be offered bishopric, " Mr.. Wilde
addcd. Il quite expect to see any day
in the evening papers, Great Discovery
in Egypt. Ten more commandments
by Oscar Wilde. "-Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1894-01-12
Making a sure Thing of 1t.

"What in the name of Jupiter have
you sewed up al the pockets of my
overcoat for:" asked Mr.. Wilson.
My dear said Mrs. Wilson. 81
have an important letter to my milliner
that 1 want you 10 post. Boston Home
Journal
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1894-01-12
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18
POULTRY AND HAWKS.
V1LLANow, N. @.

VILLANow, N. @.
Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
In your last weeks issue Bro. Har
rell gives some valuable directions for
killing hawks, the greatest of pests
and the most detestable enemy of the
barnyard poultryman.
As the writer has had some expert
ence he will state wherein he thinks
some improvement may be made on
the plan alluded to. Instead of using
lard-which in some degree destroys
the effects of stry chnine-use molasses
as vehicle. Rub one grain strychnine
thoroughly into one teaspoonful Of mo-
lasses or syrup. When the chicks are
Matched out and come off the nest, ap-
ply small portion to the back Of the
head with the index finger of the right
hand, holding the chick in the left
hand. Treat the whole brood In this
way and let them run as usual on the
yard. When the marauder comes Let
him make his own selection. Two
chicks will generally clean up the two
old hawks and nest Of young ones.
The average hen hawk is generally
very circumspect and would be very
wary in approaching the confined vic
tim. The strychnine thus applied does
not harm the little chick and the mo-
lasses becoming thick and gummy
holds it well for several days.
When a ravenous hawk invades the
poultry yard the incentive is more like
IL to come from a maternal regard for a
helpless progeny that lie in the boughs
of some stately pine, than from the
gnawing at her own stomach. The
mother hawk prepares the chick by
stripping it entirely before presenting
to her offspring, but in the operation
swallows the skin and feathers and
thus falls prey to the poison before
she has time to offer her children the
dainty morseL. V. N. sEAWELL4
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18
No. 80

use of the enormous patronage vested
in him, compel legislation which be
favors, as fully as he can prevent legis.
latlve action by his veto. This bas
been sufficiently demonstrated in tie
passage of the act repeating the Sher-
man law. But recently we have seen
the unprecedented spectacle Of the
President, whose duty it is merely to
execute the laws, dropping all quasi
concealment, publicly stating by let
ter to member of the legislative de-
partment, what legislation he desired.
He appoints the Judiciary. He can
veto legislation. He can procure legis-
lation by the use of patronage Now,
goes further and simply tells Congress
what he desires them to do From
this to the Roman Empire, in which,
under the emblems and the insignia of
a republic, the executive was In fact
the whole government, united in one
person, is but step. The remedy is
to reduce the overgrown power of the
executive-which, by fault inherent
in the constitution at the beginning,
has alWay been too great, and which
has been enhanced out of all proper
ton with the progress of the years.
At the same time the legislative de-
partment should be emancipa5ed and
rendered independent. This end can
be attained: % By the elimination of
the veto power. (2 By the election of
Senators by the people. (2) By the
suppression of patronage. This last
has gro Tn so luxuriantly that radical
measures are necessary. All postmas-
ters should be elected by the people.
The consular service should, as in other
countries, be divorced from politics,
and promotions should be as In the
army and navy-made only for merit.
As to clerks and all subordinates in
the civil service, the civil service law
should be strictly enforced. AS to the
judiciary, either the judges should be
elected by popular vote, in appropriate
districts and circuits, or, if the present
mode is retained, the appoi atment
should be for term of years, so that
some control over their conduct may
be retained by their sovereign-the peo-
pie. This would be done by their re-
appointment being subject to confrma-
ton by Senate elected by the people.
The now almost sovereign power of the
executive should be thus reduced and
the legislative and Judiciary depart
ments emancipated and their mem
bers made to understand their true
positions as agents and servants of the
sovereign people. We have drifted
far, very far indeed from that concep-
tion. 1t is time we returned to it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18
EDITORIAL SUGGESTIONS.

Asa rule, whoever makes a success
many aVocation must think and study.
Da!rying is no exception.
Cooked and ground feed is much
more palatable for the horse, and is
very easily masticated.
In connection with the Fat Stock
Snow at Chicago, Nov. % to Dec. 1,
there will be a horse show.
The COW that pays a big profit is the
COW the farmer wants, even though she
have no written pedigree. There are
such COWS.
Keep the temperature of the milk be-
low 70 degrees by the use of water. It
often goes as high as 80 degrees in many
@lm dairies and that is ruinous.
The Holstein Friesian is forging
SAead at lively rate. The Jersey
seems so peculiarly susceptible to
tuberculosis that the Holstein- Frisian
having an extra boom on that &C
count.
From now Until November the first
the time to SOW clover and other
grass seeds. From the 25th of Septem
OVr to the same date in October is the
osst time, if you expect to SOW this fall,
'1a you should by all means.
Eposslble, convert the orchard into
'Fun Tor poultry, for the hens destroy
Iany Insects that would injure the
"ee5 and the fruit, and they also enrich
~7 land 50 we'll that the trees always
uaEe better growth there than when
@E anywhere else.
" Is said that the professor in one OF
VT agricultural colleges refused to test
~a various breeds of COWS, for fear
Su7E II might result in making the
p'ee1ur5 Of certain breeds angry. We
1'pa and believe that this man was an
"ceptlOn in his class.
A breeder of fine stock in Illinois
"'l'eS that he wants to place some ad-
,'tu5lng in the South and endeavor to
81 S0' market for his stock, as he can no
Yuger sell in the West, owing mainly
%'aF failure of crops and depression
~efe. He is right. We are depressed
'he puth, but our people are grow.
rS Int ested in improved stock and
~P&e ping to buy them.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18

No farm is properly equipped with
Less than a small flock Of sheep to clean
out the weeds and brush from the fence
corners. They convert the foul gro With
of the farm into wool, mutton and
gold; and, next to the goat, ara the
finest scavengers known to husbandry.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
JUDICIARY,

2 2 D Da7ie, Kentucky.
.,,~p CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLI-
"A'D ANCE.
p.osident-J. NJ. Mewborne, Kinston,
A vice !; Presidential. G. shuford, New
~ N8,eFetary- r: Si -Treasurer-w. s. Barnes,
paleigh, n. G.
'1sl8ui '1Isslc8tuairer-Cyrus Thompson, Rich
asas, ssatss,Tard-J. AZ T. B. Hoover, Elm City,
NrS5;spIain-Dr. \; T. T. speight, Lewis
"S Door or keeper-Geo. T. Lane, Green's
AS Assistant Door keeper-Jas. E. Lyon,
Durham, N. Q. ,
Sergeant at Arms-J. R. Hancock,
Greensboro, n. Q.
State Business Agent-W. Fl. Worth,
Bsleigh, n. @.
Trustee Business Agency Fund-W.
4 Graham, Machpelah, n. &.
ryEr7TrvE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH
CaBoLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
Marion Butler, Goldsboro, N. c.; J.
J. Long, Eoka, N. G.; A. f. >Hileman,
Concord, N. @.
STATE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES.
Jno, Brady, Gatesville, N. c.; DR.. J.
F. Harrell, Whiteville, N. c.; John
Graham, Ridgeway, N. @.
gsrth Carolina Reform Press Association.
OFcers-J L. Ramsey, President !;
saT;On Butler, Vice-P President; ". S.
3GT1les, Secretary,
PAPERS.
Progressive Farmer, State Organ, Raleigh, =. 9.
yaucastan, GolGsborO, y. Z.
Mercury Hickory, n. g.
3Gttler Whitakers, ~. O..
Carolina Dispatch, HertfOrd, y. @.
Our Home, Beaver Dam, n. @.
The Revolution, Marion, ~. e..
O1slOW Blade, Peanut, n. G..
Each of the G6Oue-Ganled papers are
requested to keep the list standing on
lie first page and add others, provided
Rey are duly elected. Any paper fail
ing to advocate the Ocdld platform tUGLl
b dropped from the list promptly. Our
ge0ple can nOtU see IUhdt papers are
published in their interest.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18
,r1oNAL FARMERS ALI
rsB M MrE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

-;sont-Marion Butler, Colds Ooro,
n g: ., president-J. L, Gilbert, Cali
brnia. rnia..+orv-Treasurer-Col. D. P. Dun
p Columbia, S. Q.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
T. Toucks, Huron, S. D.; Mann
D. = TPrandon. Virginia; |. K. Dean,
gasa g1so1e 70 Falls, New York; Fl. 9. Dem
B9nsOSs 8;as Secretary, Harrisburg, Pennsyl-
VS1 JUDICIARY.
A southworth, Denver, Colo.
q " Beck, Alabama.
r D Davie, Kentucky.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18
ePoPUL ELECTIONS

arSe a0;ss.l KStOrI! .s! cuggested for Strength
enlng the GUrSrnment---The Elimina-
tion of the Veto Power; the E1ec-
ton of Senators by the Peo.
pie, and the Suppression
of the Presidential
D
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18

SAFE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES.
Jno. Brady, Gatesville, N. O.; DR.. j.
T. Harrell, Whiteville, N. c.; John
Graham, Ridgeway, N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-09-18

garth Carolina Reform Press Association.
OTicers-J. L. Ramsey, Prestde'at ;
sGriOn Butler, Vice President; W. s.
94Tnes, Secretary,
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-01-18
nsulspiiOn Cured.

An old physician, retired from
pracuce. having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perma.
nent cure of Consumption, Bron-
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all
throat and Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all nervous Complaints.
after having tested its wonderful cur
ative powcrs in thousands Of cases,
has tclt It his duty To make 1t known
to his suffering fellows. Actuated
by this motive and a desire to re-
lleve human suffering. | will send
free of charge, to all who desire it,
this recipe, in German, French or
English, with full directions for pre-.
pairing and using. Sent 10y mail toy
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. Moves, $50 Powers
Block, Rochester. N. Y.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-01-18
Chicago Fire.

The most remarkable art produc
ton Of modern times is said to be
The new Cyclorama of the Chicago
Fire located on Michigan Avenue,
In that enterprising city. The great
work is reported to have cost nearly
a quarter of million of dollars, and
shows IN very realistic and wonder
tul manner the great fire of 1871.
The observer Is placed in an ele
waited position on the site Of old Fort
Dearborn, immediately south of the
Rush St. Bridge, and from this his
torlc spot views this grand and awe
inspiring scene. To the southwest
lies the business portion of the city,
a smouldering mass OF red hot ruins,
the great north side is sea OF
flames, while along the lake shore
are two or three streets that are
doomed, but not yet destroyed. Civ.
,ng here glimpse of the old Chi
cago of ante-hre days. The scene
along the lake shore in and about
the old U. S. Marine Hospital and
the Rush Street Bridge is one OF in
describable Coniusion-thousands OF
helpless and homeless liz wild and
furious flight for safety. The whole
effect is sublime and awful in the
extreme.
Unusual care was taken to make
this grand work worthy of the SUBJ
ject, and above all, to have it his
torlca'ly correct. Professor David
Swing and other eminent authorities
pronounce the whole a faithful por.
travail OF thi, great historic event. 1t
will remain as one OF the sights of
the city until after the Worlds Fair.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-01-18
The Verdict Unanimous.

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testi6es: "t can recommend Electri
Biiters us the very best r"medy. Ever,
hottie sold has given relief in every
case. One man took SIX hotties, ami
WAS cured of Rheumatism OF 10 years
standi g." Abraham Hare. drasgist'
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my 20 years experience. 10 Electric
Bitters." Thousands of others have
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Kidneys or b ood. Only half dollar n
bottle ut Blossom Il b ossom's.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-01-18
GREETING To AA.

Blossom & Blossom invite you all
At their mammoth store to call
None with them in Battle Mo9ntain
can compete
Nor show a stock of merchandise as
complete.
Ladies' at their store will always find
Dry goods and novelties of every klnd.
In clothing. hats, caps, shoes ami
underwear
None with Blossom & Blossom in
prices can compare.
Ecouuxnic houAske-pers at all times
wild see
Theirs is the great emporium of
economy.
Blossom & Blossom the ,Ast fastidious
can please
In groceries, canned goods, fruits, and
teas.
II matters not what you may desire
Step to their store and then inquire.
Most everything you here Can buy
At prices that wall always satisfy
81 bring yoar friends and t" them
show
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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-01-18
Well Recommended.

Mr.. John Caraghar, merchant of
Caragher, Fulton c., Ohio, says that
st. Patrick's Pills are the best selling
pills he handles. The reason is that
they produce h pleasant cathartlc effect
and are certain and thorough i'll their
action. Try them when you want a
reliable cathartic. For sale by Blossom
& Blossom.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-01-18

Ifyou children are subject to Group
always keep bottle of Chamberlain" $
Cough Remedy at hand. 1t is "a
prompt and certain cure. If given as
soon as the croupy coagh appears it
will prevent the attack. For sale oy
Blossom & Blossom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-01
on THE UiRTETY STIGE.

Pastors Theatre in East Fourteenth-st. was
crowded last evening, and the various performers
pleased the audience. Miss Vesta Tey es-
pecally popular, and all her songs vigorously
applauded. John and James Russell the Irish
servant girls kept their hearers laughing James f.
Hoey has no small resources In comic Ingenuity and
does and sings some extremely funny things But
he apsel into outrageous coarseness before he let
the stage ard afflicted the audience with some dis
giistingy loose jests Mr.. Pastor cannot afford 10
allow the reputation OF his playhouse be damaged
in that way. The Brummels in their acts The
Illiput!ans" and The Cat Duo" mildly en-
tertainng.
Miss Ruth Davenports popular ballads a
feature at the Eden MuSee last night For her third
encore she sang Home Sweet Home" with such
effect that she had to return and sing 1t second
time. NJ Nazarras and Mile. Thora. the gymnasts.
introduced athletic feats. and the other attrac-
lions were Powell. the wizard; Mile Tortajada' !
Spanish troupe and Miss Lolo Yberri. the dancer.
Miss BESSIE Bonehill made her first appearance
at Proctors Theatre yesterday and was received
with generous favor Other features OF the pro-
gramme the National Trio Frank u. Bryan,
Gilbert Moulton and Nellie Forester. in songs
parodies etc: Marius Lucien Delaur and Vctorine
)cquct Debrlmont. duettists. singing In French,
English or Italian: the Sisters Sansoni. who added
new feats OF strength the Deltorels the three Wilson
brothers. acrobats; Tim Cronin character imper-
senator; the Big Four. In a act Arnold and
Miller, in songs. dances and changes: Charles Eos
teile May T. Lawrence. character vocalist: Dan
Mason. Sparks and Dales. in a knockabout sketch
Mcdonald and Harvey. musicians: Gladys and La
Rendue. Marie Mant dancer; Ward and Ward
Austin Walsh, vocalist. and Sophie lesson. serio-
comic.
Last night AT Roster & Bials features Of
the programme were the debut OF Little Garrison
called THE living carlcature" from the Winter
Garden. Berlin: the first appearance here Of the
De Forests, whrlwnd dancers. and the French
singer Mile Adrenne Larive in new budget OF
songs The OF the programme included the
mathematical enigma" jacques maud; the mid
air Illusion "Astarte'; Mile. Bertodi. contortlon-
ist; Conroy and Fox, the Zanetto Troupe Of Jap
anese iugglers. Mile Jesslca. a serpentlne dancer
on the slack wire the Braatz Brothers, acrobats
and head balancers: Rezeno and Robin comic
ira peze performers and Ada Walker, a serio-comic
singer. one week from last night the first series
of living pictures, which have been in preparation
at this house for some weeks will be presented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-01
REHEARSAL or "HANNELE.Y
.,,oRs THAT THE PERFORMANCE MAY

,,ops THAT THE PERFORMANCE MAY EF,
STOPPED BY THE POLICE.
,,,le Of the sweetness OF forbidden fruit was
- n the rehearsal OF "Hannele which was
I'm at the Fifth Avenue Theatre last night
Eu,,nele" as is pretty generally known by this
20 is the play by Gerhart Hauptmann which
~-h,dge T. Gerry objected to on the ground of
N.-,sge and in which Mayor Gilroy accordingly
'nsde the appearance of child under sixteen
W." ". Of age Two or three hundred people were
N.,sd TO attend the dress rehearsal last night
s,,rs il began there was a rumor about the house
-, the public performance of the play tonight
ns,tn be forbidden by Superintendent Byrnes This
ev.sa 10 make the guests feel that they were see
sSmething that might never be seen again In
gssior McAvoy and Captain Schmittberger were
u@s ss they should
though the occasion called a dress rehearsal
~, that the public was not admitted The play
Scssrsd 10 be snort. taking less than two hours to
y, and Il concerned nothing whatever except the
S"s.ness and death Of the child Hannele. Her de-
ssssm furnished the larger part of the subject
sno,osed to be real and what delirium As for tho
ssssssrse of sacrilege sacred names are used with
m. Sa Be regarded as in questionable taste to
Nv ihe leas; possible of them. if they had been
NJ, specta tors seemed much more anxious to know
one anoiher's opinion than TO make positive state
AYobody could be found who had received any per-
sonsl notice that Superintendent Byrnes meant to
scrbld the play ii. c. Miner, the proprietor of the
.S.s,re said that he had received no notice and
~ aid not believe that there would be any interfer-
ecs He DID not on what ground the play
eeosM be soppec. Angels. he said. were introduced
~ "Faust" Il burial occurred in Hamlet" and
,ssre were nuns in various plays.
"Tfheodor. Rosenfsid one Of the managers Of the
smnernten1eut Byrness intention forbid the play
sn5 10 arrest everybody connected with the man
sgsment Of IT, II the attempt should be made 10
Cav n but he had received no direct notice In
ssrd to It. Maurice tntermycr, the Rosenfeds'
lawyer. said that the play would be given tonight
sssmed TO be any prospect to-day of trouble about
:, he would at once apply for injunction to re-
strain Superintendent Byrnes or anybody else from
sntsrfering He had the application all ready and
would present it II he saw any occasion. but there
might be no occasion.