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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12
TRICK WITH FIRE.

A clever boy a do some mystify-
ing conjuring and have no end of fun
if he will only keep his wits about him
and make each move at the proper
time. The main thing is to keep the
attention of the audience away from
the pivotal point of the trick till the
climax.
We heard about an easy one the
other day, the preparation for which
may all be done beforehand.
Did you eve g a conjurer hold up
a bit of white paper, touch a match to
it, and have a tiny flame start in the
center of the paper and wind around
until it had drawn the outlines Of an
animal or spelled somebody's name,
and then die out, leaving the lines
burned in the paper as though they
had been cut out9 1t probably seemed
very wonderful to you, but it is easily
done.
Take some saltpeter and dissolve in
water until the water will take up no
IlOTo. luOu "4uh q "SONO" POAAVS
such as the sharpened end of a match
use this solution as ink and write your
name or draw a pattern on paper. Any
paper will do, but unsized paper will
not show the mark when the liquid
dries, which it will very soon do.
How are you to know where to start
from9 Make a pencil marx at the spot
When you are ready apply to the
mark a tiny coal or glowing stick that
Is not actually afame. You will see
the burning spread until it has run all
along the line you made, and it will
mystify as we'll as amuse everybody
who watches it.
After you have learned to do it sue
cesstully you can prepare a lot of pa
pers with queer patterns and funny
animals and have them Jacket up on
little frames, and perhaps give a little
''show" all your-own.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12
DEMANDS ADOPTED

Finance-We demand a national
currency, safe, sound and flexible,
issued by the government only, a full
legal tender for all debts, public OF
private, and that without the use OF
banking corporations; a just, equitable
and efficient means of distributing
direct to the people at a tax not to ex
coed 2 per cent. as set forth by the
Sub-Treasury plan or some better sys
tenn; also, by payments In discharge OF
it's obligations and for public improve
ments.
a.. We demand the free and unlimited
coinage of silver and gold at the lega,
ratio of 16 to 1.
b. We demand that the amount OF
the circulating medium be increased to
at least $50 per capita exclusive OF Legal
reserves.
d. That our national legislation shall
be so framed in the future as not to
build up one industry at the expense Of
another.
g. We believe that the money of the
country should be kept as much af
pOSEIOHO LII GAO A64AS III GAO pOOp40 6I4G
hence we demand that all national and
State revenue shall be limited to the
necessary expenses of the government.
economically and honestly admins
tered.
f. We demand that postal savings
banks be established by the govern
ment for the safe deposit of the earn
ings of the people and to facilitate ex
changes.
Land-The land, including all the
natural resources of wealth, is the
heritage of all the people and should
hot be m~onopolized for speculative pur.
poses and alien ownership of land
should be prohibited. ALI lands now
held by railroads and other corpora,
tions in excess of their actual needs,
and lands now owned by aliens, should
now be reclaimed by the government
and sold Tor actual settlers only.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS be
ing a means of exchange and a public
necessity, the government should OWL
and operate just enough of the com
peting railroad lines of the country to
efectualIy give the Government full
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12
YOUNG FOLKS
T GIRL WRITES.

WILMINGTON, N. @.
MR.. EDTToR:-I am sure that you
will not put a letter from a little girl
In the waste basket. You publish many
letters from grown up people, please
let the little folks have a chance. l
am ten years old. Am going to school.
1 live in a few miles of the great At
Iantlc ocean, and have been to see it
often. Papa is a farmer and likes to
read THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER. I'll
close now, but I'm going to write
again. ANNIE MALONE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12
WHITENING TANNED HANDS.

Vne OF the most agreeable creams
W whitening the hands is made from
Iuond oil and other ingredients. Pro
'fe from the druggist two ounces of
%nond oil, half an ounce of sper-
aceu aud half an ounce of white wax.
-'I' these Ingredients together in a
,''er oath; that is, place them in an
n, 'nen jar set IN a tin of boiling water.
i" men the ingredients ara melted add
wv drops OF cochineal to the mixture
aud COO a little Of 1t to see if il is the
proper color. 1t should be a delicate
lux Perfume 1t with a teaspoonful
n rose essence. The cream ia ready
VI use as soon as it is cold, If YOU
s,ser 1t may be left pure white by
~ISlng the cOchineaI. Wash the
~1' thoroughly with a brush and
III me soap and hot water. dry
~ and rub them with the cream
N wear gloves. In the morning wash
""ce5 OF the unguent with warm
r' then battle the hands in cold
s' To make the flesh firm. Z se this
MI aI alter rowing or any athletic ex,
Ss where the hands have been ex
h. o)f5 wash leather gloves are
Ly comtortable and cool in sum.
ss5 Jul econOm cal, as they wear vel
H14 De easily washed when soiled
Bs ore the best gloves to wear over
S1t,a an-s at night, but they should b.
asrer lSo very loosely at the wrist and
b,os impede the circulation of tn,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12
POETRY
=, .ppEAL TO MECKLENBURG.
(R. NSTO }

(. PENSTOCK)
old N~ecklenburgl Cradle of Liberty!
ON Rouse theel Rouse theel
.onIe are moving from mountain to sea,
IheP ne lowlands of PasquOtank to Cherokee.
From TIE is being waged 10y fIeemen brave,
TIE USa o . sworn to die rather than slave.
MO an are rising, Mecklenbu. g
All but thee.
Old Mecklenburg! Cradle of Liberty!
Rouse thee! Rouse thee!
Inns are being forged to bind thee;
GsB1HoaT lords are preparing to grind thee;
ELToIitical hlre1ng with whip in hand
LllaS,Ss waiting his masters ready command.
ISL All are rising, M~eCklenburg-
AL but thee.
Old Mecklenburgl Cradle of Liberty!
Rouse thee! Rouse thee!
n.memOry Of iIustriOus sires commands ~
W. E-apdOm of home and loved ones demands II.
fI5srrus leads thee under hberty'ss bns name
eI All are rising, M~ecklenburg-
All but thee.
Old Mecklenburg! Cradle of Liberty!
Rouse thee! Gus thee!
49, ne0pIe know we'll your glorious past,
gLK r91 tore loose from Brittany's grasp.
1 nUT are watching now, Mecklenburg, watch
gtse love OF IibeI ty still lives with thee.
AL are rising, Mecklenburg-
All but thee.
Old Mecklenburgl Cradle of Liberty!
Rouse thee! ROuse thee!
Any home, loved county, remember seventeen
seventy-ive.
ii the fires of our fathers in your bosom re-
vive.
nd swear we shall be free or together we die.
All are rising, M~ecklenburg-
All but thee.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12
Wants.

WANTFD-Every man who has land for sale
to advertise in The Progressive FAR ct.
WANTED-Every man who raises bloOded
horses, cattle, hogs or chickens to advertise
them in The Progressive Farmer.
WANTED-5O0 manufacturers doing bu sineRR
in North Carolina to advertise their various In
dustries in The Progressive Farmer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12
Farming Lands for Sale.

By virtue of authority conferred by a certain
qee1 OF trust from r. A. Hodge and Loretta
Hodge. his wife, dated December 5Th. 1890. and
recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds
Tor wake county, N. G. in Book 1l3, at page 21S,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12

The Kansas City Times, which is in
the hands of a receiver, enlarges upon
the "wave of prosperity" that is sweep
ing over the land. The Times ought
to know; it is in it.-Brockton Dia-
mond.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12

control of the regulation of passenger
fares and freight rates.
q. The telegraph and telephone, like
the postofice system, being a necessity
for the transmission OF intelligence,
should be owned and operated by the
government in the interest of the peo-
pie.
ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SENATORS.
We demand the election of United
States Senators by q direct vote of the
people. That each State shall be di-
vided into two districts of nearly equal
voting population, and that a Senator
from each shall be elected by a direct
vote of the people of the district.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-11-12

The Rural New-Yorker helps
reduce the mortgage and in
crease the profits of the farm,
Let us send it this week. Send
your address no money.
The Rural New-Yorker,
400 Pearl Street, New York.
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AGENTS WANTED-Male and Fe-
male, in each county. State previous
occupation to receive special PROPOSE
ton. Steady work. Good pay and
advar cement. Star Publishing Co.,
Chicago.
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Smith,
&

Mail orders promptly attended to Address,
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Raleigh, N, @,
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II to send their orders to
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
CONFEDERATE REUNION AT HOUs.
TON.

Greatly Reduced Rates for all who wish
to Attend.
The Illinois Central r. r. names a
rate of one cent per mile for the re-
union of the Confederate Veterans, at
Houston, Texas, May 22-25, 1895. This
makes the rate from Brookhaven $1,000,
which is as low as will be made by any
line. Through coaches will be run to
Houston, via New Orleans, without
change, making the time quicker by
several hours than any other line.
At New Orleans you will be joined
by the Veterans from Georgia, Ala
bama, South Carolina, North Carolina,
Florida and Tennessee. This should
make the trip from New Orleans re-
union within itself.
All persons who have any intention
of attending this great reunion of the
Vets, should communicate with the
nearest l. G. ticket agent at once for
full particulars. Trains will leave
Holly Springs, 1852. m; Oxford S:36
p. m; Water Valley, 9:Os p. m; Grenada,
1905 p. m; Winona, 1851 p. m; Durant,
1903 a. m; Jackson, Miss, 2:1O a. m;
Brookhaven, 3:43 a. m; arriving at New
Orleans, $50 a. M, and leaving at 9:1O
a. m, arriving at Houston the same
day at 1880 p. m.
Those wishing sleeping cars can Sc
cure berths to New Orleans, and
thence to Houston, These may be Sc
cured in advance over the ILL., Central
and the Southern Pacific by notifying
agents.
Why suffer with Coughs, Colds, or
Lagrippe for week or ten days, when
Laxative Bromo Quinine will cure in
one day. Put up In tablets convenient
for taking. Price, IS cents.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
Local Correspondence.
mALCUM DOTS.
BIZ PINUs.

Mr.. M. +. Little has moved his fami.
ly to his handsome little residence near
the white school house." He contem-
plates moving his saw-mill soon.
Squire White has agreed to serve the
people of Beat 2 as NJ. b. S., il the Pops
can put him there.
The following are candidates for no
office: e. L. Sutton, S. p. White. s. T.
Boone, and James Wells, col: and we
are here to tell the people that we don't
intend to be unless we are nominated
by the-"knownothing party" for Sen
ator of the United States. There are
other names that should be on this
list, but they are not yet satisfied that
the people don't want them for any
Office.
1t is rumored that Malcum from this
on is going to seem doleful. The houses
that are being vacated by the saw-mill
families are being occupied by old
bachelors and ghosts.
Preaching will be held at Shiloh
church on every first Sunday as usual,
andi n the evening there will be preach.
ing at Pine Grove.
The Sunday school at the White
school house has come out of winter
quarters again and is being well-con-
Quoted by new set of officers.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
Meeting of School Trustees.

At regular meeting of the Board of Trustees
OF the Public Schools of Brookhaven, Miss held
at the Mayors office on Monday, May 9Th, 1896
these were present: DIR. J. w. Bennett, T.. M.
Bee, ii. Cassidy, 2. ID. Davis. Chas Heuck., Jr,
(by proxy, b. T. Hobbs, $. Kohlman, F. NJ. Mar.
tin, (by proxy, DIR. Jas. M. Martin, A. c. Nc
Nair, A. Cohn, J. II. Willoughby, j. b. Daugh.
try, A. E. Moreton, NJ. ID. McGrath, j. j. Myers
(by proxy, w. II. Penn, f. Pfeifer, Mai. j. f.
Sessions, r. II. Thompson, E. H. Hartman and
L. ii. Baggett-total, %.
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
On motion, Hon. A. C. McNair was reelected
President and J. b. Daughtry reelected
secretary, to serve for the ensuing year.
The following Trustees were elected (by bal
lott, to serve as Board of Control for one year
from this date viz
X. IL. Thompson, A. +. Moreton, DIR. J. w
Bennett, M. ID. McGrath, =. Kohlman, j. r.
Sessions and IL. Cassidy.
On motion the board adjourned
j. b. DAUGHTRY, A. C. McNAIR,
Secretary. President
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
GRANGE HALL DOTS.
BY PAL,

Col. Williams, of Wesson, formerly
resident of our village, was mingline
with his many friends last week. We
would be glad indeed, Colonel, to have
you in our prayer-meetings and Sun.
day school again.
Cadet S. w. Anding, of Annapolis
has been seriously ill for several DAYS
His many warm friends and school
mates rejoice that he was some better
last report. We hope he will soon be
strong and able to be at his post.
Misses Pearl Wood, Bertha and Hal.
lie Buie, and Mr.. Edwin Buie, were
among the number who attended the
funeral services at Union Church
Wednesday afternoon. Miss Nellie
Grafton, eldest daughter of Rev. G. w
Grafton, was called to better and
brighter home, where she will meet he1
loved ones gone before. She was q
lovely Christian character, and we feel
assured that our loss is heavens gain
Prof. d. S. Burch, who is candidate
for County Superintendent, made q
business trip to Fayette the first Of
the week.
Our prayer-meetings are always in
spring, and never fail to give new life
and zeal to those who attend. Mr.
Willie Williams was our efficient lead
er at the last meeting, and splendid
one he makes, too. We will always ex
pect him in the future,
Mrs. Ike Smith, wife Of our popular
County Treasurer, visited her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Wood Davis, a few days
since. Mrs. Smith is always gladly
welcomed to her old home.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
CIRCUIT COURT.

Circuit Court convened at 10 o'clock Monday
morning, Judge Chrisman presiding. and sheriff
McNair and Circuit Clerk McNar on deck for
business.
The following named persons we're drawn az
grand jurors: j. N. Cooke, r. C. Crawford, I.
Britt, A. Falrman, Lewis ofiver, r. T. scberck.
w. II. Coke, III. Z. Cushman, ". +. Hudson. II.
ii. Tibbs, Gray Jordan, Geo. Lewenthal. w. +.
Magee, John /. Marshall, Jesse Taylor.
j. N. Cooke was appointed foreman of the
grand jury and +. J. Larkin bailln The
Judges charge was brief and pointed, the chief
topics emphasized being the Importance Of in
vestigating cases promptly of all prisoners In
jail, the delinquency Of Justices of the Peace.
and routing all blind tigers whose tracks could
be discovered.
The following were empaneled as pedt Jurors
for the week.
jury No. lie. II. Lowell, A. II. Smith. c. II.
Magee, Chas. Schnouenberg, L. II. Bowen. J.
M. Neal, ii. M. Smith, G. p. Chandler, j. II.
Williams, J. II. Allgood, T. c. Ratlifr, d. b. Ma
gee
Jury No. Wv. b. Allen, L. +. McCalip. Il. b.
Boyle, j. p. Foster, q. r. Foster, /. n. East.
stanhope Posey, Josh Priebatsch, J. j. Me-
Grath, j. @. Hail. H. Smith, w. c. East.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

Last Thursday. May I'd, at 11:30 a.
m, Miss Marie Menger, youngest
daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Emil Men
ger, of Clinton, Miss, was united in
marriage at the brides home, to DR.
w, L. Weathersby, of Crystal Springs,
the ceremony being performed by Rev
I. H. Anding, their pastor. After the
ceremony and pleasant entertainment
furnished the select number Of guests
present, the young couple took private
conveyance for the Capital City whence
they came to their future home in the
Crystal City. If we may not compli-
ment the bride, on account of our
close relationship, we can, at least, say
that we know both the bride and bride.
groom to be worthy Of every blessing
that may come to them and if our
wishes could prevail, there would new
er shadow fall across the bright sun.
light of their way.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
BOGUE CHITTO DOTS.
BY JEEMS.
Master Frank Tyler is quite sick.

Master Frank Tyler is quite sick.
The little blue birds have failed to
come to see us this Spring. We miss
their early morning song. 1t is sup
posed they all were frozen to death by
the hard winter.
DR.. Trotter took flying trip to his
old home at jefferson last week.
Mr.. H. T. Read has sold out his stock
of goods to Zwlrn Bros. and gone into
the saw-mill business straight.
Rev. HIP. Lewis preached a good
sermon at the Methodist church last
Thursday night.
Mr.. Bailey Gill has brought Bogue
Chitto and Norfield very close togeth-
er by means of his bicycle.
Rev. r. j. Boone, the Prohibition
circuit walker, preached at Norfield
last Wednesday night.
Our town "Parson" informs us that
as he came in a swift trot down the
Harrison hill the other day, the tap
came off his cart spindle and his wheel
ran off and there was general spread
lug VI Uuo SOSpcl. IuO al obll ody .
that his head and wheel came sudden
ly in contact with only slight damages
to the wheel.
Mr.. Brown Mccullough, in the Top
isaw community, is dangerously ill
with pneumonia. His son and two
younger brothers have been summoned
to his bedside from Clinton. 1t is re-
ported that some of the Democratic
candidates in Lawrence county are
proposing to take the Offices on the
half system. Strange how Prohibi-
tionists and Populists are all wanting
Office.
Mr.. Thos. Chisholm, we are sorry to
learn, is now confined close by the
bedside of his sick wife, who is in a
critical condition.
The johnson Trio came and went.
The people generally turned out to
hear Mrs. j. on temperance and prohi-
bition. Her lecture on Sunday night
to young men was fine. What little
anti Prohibition sentiment there was
around Bogue Chitto, she killed it.
Now, we want Luther Benson to come
in June next and preach its funeral,
lock it up in it's coffin, bury it face
foremost and turn the key over to the
Saducees who believe not in the resur-
rection.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
The Peoples Party Commute.

The Peoples party county executive
committee met last Friday. There was
large attendance, including many
members of the party besides the com
mittee. After a general conference
and exchange of views over the politi
cal situation, the committee adjourn
ed to meet again the first Friday in
June. 1t is understood that a county
mass meeting or primary will be or
dered at that time to nominate full
county ticket.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
EXCURSION TO CANTON.


A Grand Ball and Base Ball Match Among
the Attractions.
Pearl River Division 304 Order of
Railway Conductors gives its third an
nual ball at Canton May 23d. They
will run special train from McComb
City and from Water Valley to Canton,
leaving McComb City about $50 a. m,
passing Brookhaven about 9:15 a. m.
Schedule for this train will be issued
later. They expect grand time. Wa
ter Valley and Brookhaven play q
match game of base ball for the cham
pionship of the State on this occasion.
The Canton team agree to play the
winning team for purse. For further
information call on
J. B. TARsNEY.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

40 are authorized to announce L. BOWSkY
we anddste Tor Treasurer OF Lincoln county
o. to the action OF the Democratic party.
NO are authorized to announce THOS. W;
,HMIssriOLM as a candidate for Treasurer OF
9Iincoin County; subject to the actioh OF the
democratic party
We are authorizyd to announce JESSE fos TEon M.
sMri ~ incoln County; subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
,v ann authorized to announce w. FORD
M, we IT, &c candidate for Treasurer OF Lincoln
sony Subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07

The entertainment at Mrs. Sherman's
on Friday evening was delightful
success. The large rooms were en-
powered with beautiful roses, elegant
refreshments were served, a large
crowd present and everything conspir-
ed to make the evening one to be re-
membered. Something more than
$1,000 was realized for the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Methodist church. The
LEADER feels inclined not only to con-
graduate the ladies of Brookhaven, but
also the people at large who so gener-
ously patronize these frequent benev-
client objects. We could wish that as
ready response were given at regular
church services, at the Sabbath-schools
and prayer-meetings.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07

Miss Annie Linfield left last week to
attend the Woman's Foreign Mission
Board of the M. E. Church, South, that
meets at Meridian, May 10th. On this
same day in Washington City, the Wo'
mans Missionary Union, of the South
ern Baptist Convention, will meet, and
thus two very important agencies for
the spread of the Gospel will be at
work.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07

Mr.. Parsons Declines to Run for Sheriff
To the many friends who have so kindly solic-
tied me to become candidate for the Office OF
Sheriff Of Lincoln county, / tender my sincere
thanks and shall ever feel grateful for their ex.
preston Of confidence.
Under existing circumstances feel that can
best serve their interests by declining.
Respectfully,
w. +. PARSONS.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Magee and four
teen of Brookbaven's young ladies
and gentleman, attended the Presby-
terrain Church at Caseyville last Sun
day, and are loud in their praise OF
DR.. Grafton's sermon aud fine dinner
and hospitable treatment accorded
them by the Caseyville people, and
say they are going again,
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
A Democratic Primary Ordered.

The County Democratic Executive
met in Brookhaven yesterday and or
dered a primary election for July 3Oth
to nominate full county ticket. Man.
ayers were appointed at all the boxes
to conduct the election. A resolution
was adopted "letting down the bars
and inviting all registered voters to
participate in the primary, regardless
of past party affiliations. THE LEADER
could not obtain copy of the official
proceedings in time for this issue.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07

The johnson Trio scored great
success here in popular estimation.
Both Wednesday and Thursday
nights they were listened to by fine
audiences in our splendid new court
house. The accommodating music
drummer, Mr.. McFadden, furnished
one of his handsome organs for the
occasion, which contributed much to
the musical feature. AS an orator
and effective platform speaker, Mrs.
johnson may we'll be ranked with
Mrs. Helen NJ. Cougar, the late Mrs.
Lathrap and other noted women
speakers of the Prohibition reform
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07

G. Rome Moore was smilingly greet
ed on last Sunday by his many Brook
haven acquaintances. He rode sixteen
miles to attend service in our town,
and hear Bro. Jones preach.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-07
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

We are authorized to announce ID. ). BU RICH
&C candidate for County Superintendent OF Ed
"cation of Lincoln County; subject to the action
~ the democratic party.