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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-04
sUBsIDENCE OF THE WATERS.
Will the Whole Earth in Time Become
a Dry and Barren Waste as the
Moon is Now.

The Atlanta Constitution, in speak
ing of the subsistence of the waters of
the earth, has this to say:
1T is said by some of the scientists
of the present day that water is disap
pearing from the face of the earth,
and that the globe is slowly turning
into a desert"
The Constitution quotes the follow
ing from the st. Louis Republic:
"At Dunfries, Va, there still stands
a mill which has often had a ships
gang plank pushed in at it's back door.
At that time QO5 years ago. fifteen
feet of water washed the old mills
foundation; today the ocean is hardly
in sight of it. The report of the Brit
ish photographers for 1898 says: 'Har-
bors everywhere are rapidly growing
~shallower, despite the fact that many
of them were long since dredged to the
solid rock. The same report for 1894
mentions the discovery OF removal of
200 rocks and other obstacles which for.
merly were not considered dangerous
because lying below and out of reach of
the vessels they now menace. But
why multiply proofs2 The very fact
that we see dry land at all, or even
exist, is proof that the waters of the
globe are vanishing. Why's Because,
if we believe the astronomers and
biologists, u world, in the days when
it was young without form and void
was entirely covered with water.
The marked dimunition in the worlds
water supply was never particularly
noted until within the last twenty-five
years, although the noted philosophers
of two and three centuries ago gave it
as their opinion that the earth would,
in the ages to come, be as arid as the
moon is now believed to be. What is
becoming of the water is a question
that has never been satisfactorily an
swered. Some authorities believe that
it has gone to help form hydratic min
eral.
The late r. A. Proctor believed that
as the earth cools, it's interior opens
into enormous assures which suck in
immense quantities of water. One
authority is of the opinion that it is
accumulated at the poles in the form
OF ice and perpetual snow, while
another, somewhat visionary, thinks
that in all probability it is being dis
slpated into space through the medium
or u atmosphere"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-04

give me your name, I will at once write
you a check for $25"
The grim smile grew broader. and
the old lady almost laughed as she
said:
Il am merely acting as a messenger
for the author of that article, Mr.. Hux-
ley. Please make the check payable to
Miss Edith Presley, my niece"
Great heavensW Exclaimed utterly
careless about shocking the sensibilities
of my visitor. You are Joking! You
don't mean to tell me that Edith Pres
ley, a young girl who spends all her
time enjoying herself, wrote this9"
'It is a fact, nevertheless" she re-
sponded. Edith wished her work to
be judged entirely on it's merits, and
therefore selected this method of sub
hitting it,"
"Well, well" I replied, as I nervous.
ly filed out a check, cit is a great sur.
prise to me, but I am none the less de-
lighted. Pray tell Miss Edith that
shall take the opportunity of personally
congratulating her tomorrow"
On the appointed evening, I did cal
on Miss Presley, and I congratulated
her heartily. More than that, I asked
her to join me in the conduct of the
Compendium, as well as of my home
and she consented.
Whether my verdict on her work hat
anything to do with gaining Edit
Presley for my wife, I am not prepares
to take oath. But I shudder to thinl
what a different answer I might hav
received had I acted upon my first in
pulse and ordered my Office boy to RI
quest Aunt Lydia to betake herself an
her manuscript to Kalamazoo or Kan
schatka.
Iput it down to a stroke of editorie
good luck Wom0n's Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-04
TRUSTEES SALE.
A Book Store!
Valuable Copyrights
Long Established Business !

In closing up the partnership bust
ness of Alfred Williams & Co, Book
sellers, the following valuable copy
rights are offered for sale separate from
the other stock of the firm: "Moore1s
School History of North Carolina"
"Spencer's First Steps in N. @. His
tory" IN. @. Spelling Book" vii
liams' Reader for Beginners" BUS
bees Justice and Form Book, IN. @.
Speaker" and Songs and Hymns for
N. G. Schools" Five of these are on
the State List of Public School Books.
Of9rs for these are invited. Moore's
and Soencer's Histories and Williams
Reader have electroplates.
The goodwill, stock in trade and APP
planes r also offered for sale. This
is the largest book store in the State,
and has been established nearly thirty
years. No firm, corporation or person
has succeeded to this business.
A. W. HAYWOOD,
THOMASM NJ. PITTMAN,
Trustees.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-04
POETRY
for TEE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.I
TuF SMILE SHE GAVE.

-
T., fact, men receive very little en-.
cement for a display of gallantry
Ids women in public conveyances.
% seen many a man rise from his
and politely proffer it to a ladyO
could bounce into it without rem
10 theleast thanks for the favor.
.sspondent of Ne1c York W0TId.
o.rwas filed and every seat
Dc 3ToS occupied with living frelgRC;
va wa in there stepped q maiden IsIt,
I'D IL no one seemed to nina neE ~
Ia not bear her standing there
CGqtLI rraary, worn, and tired LOOK
VIZ nv seat that maiden falr,
NJ a4 ~ brightest smile, reluctant UooK'
,en+ e'er received for debt
9pa!3oL as hers to me is styled
SUI more. when it was hard to GET,
eessssI when she h u on me had smiled
,,,1e lonely soul will take
y sLlni1e with me where'er l go;
~ l,Tnd my heart. asleep or wake,
InT1-ii she'd its kind and soothing glow.
,iasT I've had have been so rare
fiEa angels visits, far between
LlHHCndeT that. mid life so bare,
4s smile seems like some pleasant dream.
: vben that smile her face o~'erspread,
'IWJ-irb such a thankful lOOk of SOUL,
4 thrill, like golden strands OF thread
Eq1 woven through me, DER me Stole
ro- such a smile I'd yield my seat
though worn and weary to the oone'
a 6aPm my recOmpenSe complete
F1ra y pain or trouble borne.
Il then. the parting smile she gave
a.hTba1 She arose to leave the car!
u-LD+ into my soul like wave
~ Tgbt from Heavens brightest star.
=
,5ar now where she has gone,
ia There that sunny smile now beams!
Al IboDce II cheers some happy home
Ti+b sunshine bright that fIOm1 II streams.
many gorgeous sunsets seen,
"a many fairest scenes OF earth,
~ +Done surpassed the sunny sheen
lie that her rosy lips gave birth.
o-o TIL see her smile. I know,
IT, ~ Maid me well for favOrs shown,
= oaRsad. the while, such heartfelt glow
That I will ever for it a
81 smIIe that made my bosom swell,
nd WsTmed Is with its sunny BEAM.
AKIN its deDths will ever dwell
a cherished and a blissful dream.
ING U. B. GwYNN.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-04
HOUSEHOLD
QUICK BISCUIT.

..re pint of -four, one heaping table
a.. 1tul Of shortening, one saltspoon
salt, two heaping teaspoonfuls of
lg powder, one cup Of milk. Beat
n and bake in a hot oven.
Is ON TOAST (CHAFING DISH RECIPE
lone tablespoonful of butter with
{ e salt and pepper into a changing
and when hot add one gill of
a and six eggs slightly beaten.
instantly for two or three minutes
81. erve on slices of hot buttered
vas
STEWED RHUBARB.
y ii the stalks and peel them or
|r lst as you prefer. Not peeled it
5 ia richer but not as handsome a
.ar9 Cut them into inch pieces,
them with sugar, and let them
. llttle while to extract the juice.
l.gg close, and cook slowly until ten
d. 1t not long enough to break the
,s
MAITRE D'HOTEL BUTTER.
sI. a quarter of a pound of fresh
-a.at into a bowl with one heaping
a05s OOnful of chopped parsley, the
1o5 two lemons, half a teaspoonful
ta and a quarter of that quantity
t7-a pepper. Mix these ingredients
2ae am and put in a cold place till
-Ead. This is an excellent sauce
q aUled fish and meats.
LAMBS FRY.
la1 about a pound and boil for ten
MRS in two quarts of water. Re.
',s rom the water and dry on a
10 Have some bread crumbs seas
7l8 tn halfa teaspoonfulo of chopped
ls.sG salt and pepper. Egg the fry
a'y with a paste brush, dip it in the
'-.s and fry for five minutes. Serve
lt on a clean napkin in a dish
@L7ed parsley over.
AACKEREL Az BEURRE NOIR.
-F~' me mackerel open at the back,
with a little salt, pepper sand
z'.' all over, lay it upon a gridiron
. moderate fire, turning it when
ali done. Cook it about a quar-
VI an hour. When done place it on
latter. Then put six ounces of
'1'Ier into a stew pan over a hot
7 cook until the butter becomes
'ut not burnt, then throw in
Ivy leaves of parsley, which fry
1pour oveHthe fish. Put three
ous OF vinegar into the stew
IL boil half a minute, season
sepper and salt and pour
tne hsh also. Then put it into
Tor five minutes and serve
BOSTON PUDDING.
IU eacn OF ralslns, currants,
bread crumbs, half a pound
sugar, eight eggs, one table
VI Hour, half a pound of mixed
Iuit, one wineglass of brandy,
> spoonful each of extract of
almond, nutmeg and cloves
'ue mace. Stone and shred
Us rather small, chop the suet
the candied fruit into thin
ua mix all these ingredients
b., ether with the crumbs and
Oeat the eggs to a strong froth,
ley are beaten drop in the ex-
Ef them into the dry ingredi-
< well and add the brandy.
uodlng firmly in the cloth and
Elk hours. Serve with wine
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-04

readers this simple question, which is
puzzling me very much:
If a man is employed on a seed farm
is it necessary that his clothes should
look ''seedy7" Very earnestly,
CABE COHORT.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-06-04

Write for prices, to advertisers.
They will take pleasure in accommo-
dating you.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13
"A BYLAW
Imposing the City Tax for 1895.

SECTION J. Be It established and ordained
by the Mayor, Counsellor and Aldermen OF
the City of Annapolis, and by the authority
ofthe same. That tax OF ElGhaa ~ wE eacS
one hundred dollars of the assessable proper
" of the City of Annapolis, for the year one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-five 70 DC
collected pursuant 10 the Laws or the state OF
Maryland, and the Ordinances ana bylaws
of this Corporation.
SECTION 2. And be It established and or
dained by the authority aforesaid, That OUT
of the amount named in the tirst section OF
this bylaw the sum of five cents on eacn one
hundred dollars of the assessable properly oe,
and the same Is hereby, set apart for the Sink
ing Fund TO redeem the bonds or the CITY OF
Annapolis, as required by the Act or Assem-
bly, oflS10 Chapter 2E; ana IL shall DC tne
duty OF the Collector and Treasurer 70 cOllect
said sum of five cents, so set apart 10 the
Sinking Fund. separately, AMI 70 keep sepa-
rate the receipts on account thereon, ana 10
deposit the same TO the credit OF the sinking
Fund In s'The Annapolis Savings Institution,
and receive on account thereof nothing but
current money of the United States, and the
same shall be applied under the directions OF
the said Commissioners and for the redemp-
ton of said City Bonds
SECTION 3. And be it further established
and ordained by the authority aforesaid,
That the Collector and Treasurer be and IS
hereby directed to express upon the tax Dills
for the year one thousand eight hundred ana
ninety-five, that sevcnty-five cents Thereon,
are for the ordinary expenses OF the city anu
payment of its floating debt, ana nVe Genus
for the Sinking Fund,
SECTION 4. And be it further established
and ordained by the authority aforesaid, That
this Bylaw shall take effect from the date OF
its passage.
Approved July END, 1895 ia
JOHN II. THOMAS, Mayor.
Test :-THos. HIMELHEBER, Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken: it is pleasant
and refreshing 70 the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste aud ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SKRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, ~. NEW Y0Rk, M
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13

DUBLIC SALE OF OLD MATER
IAL AT THE NAVAL ACAD-
ENVY, ANNAPOLIS, MD.-NAyY
DEPARTMENT, WAsHINGTON, ID. e.,
August %, ls95.-In accordance with
the provisions of the second section OF
the act of Congress, approved August .,
1882, Statutes at large, vol. y, page 296,
and the Act making appropriations
for the Naval service for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1891, and for other pur-
poses" approved June 80, 1880, there
viii be sold at the Naval Academy, An
nap0lis, Md, September 20, 1895, ma
tefial belonging to the Navy, condemn
ed as unfit for use therein. The sale
viii be for cash TO the highest bidder by
sealed proposals for the puachase of the
articles and materials. Schedules con-
tanning forms of proposals for bidders
may be obtained on application At the
Office of the General Storekeeper, Naval
Academy. Annapolis, Md. The pro-
posals must be made in duplicate, en-
closed in an envelope, endorsed PRO
posals for purchase of condemned stores
at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd,
to be opened September 20, 1895, and
address to the Paymaster at the Naval
Academy, Annapolis. Md. Proposals
must reach the ONCE OF Vne TdylndSteI
of the Naval Academy not later than II
O'Clock noon, ON the above date, when
bids will be publicly opened. A deposit
of 20 per cent. on the total amount OF
each bid must accompany 1t az security
for the payment of the balance and the
removal of the articles within twenty
DAYS after the acceptance of the bid
This deposit will be forfeited to the
United States in the event of failure to
pay srch balance and make the removal
within the time stated. A deposit of
the full amount of bids at $50 or less
shall be required The material and
articles will be sold as they lie, and Unjust
be removed during Office hours without
expense to the Government. The right
to reject any and all bids is reserved. =
w. MCADOO. Acting Secretary OF the
Nary. 50
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13
SPECIAL SALES
EUesy Wednesday and SATURDAY
AT
| cop Gottlieb'S
DRY GOODS STORE,
y 99a Main Street, Annapolis, Md Is
SPECIALS.

To every purchaser of $500 worth
8 or over one elegant ladies fine made
9 wrapper, worth SIPS for Sets, this
offer will be discontinued by the list
3 of september, '95.
l21 Golden Drapery, a novelty fabric
III for Portiers &c, regular width IN
12t magnificent patterns, at l2tcts-, per
12A yard. worth almost double.
IL Very good quality satin ribbon in
u IL and Is, the most desirable widths.
II worth 20 and 25cts., our price II
II and l5cts. per yard.
5 800 doz. of regular lOcts. children :
5 Ribbed Black Hose, II fade return
5 them, the price Of which is now only
sets. a pair.
Full yard wide bleached Muslin,
better known as Sets. muslin, all you
6 want at Gets. per yard.
81 Full yard wide unbleached muslin
st formerly Sets, reduced to 5icts.
80 Best linen Window Shades mount
80 ed on spring rollers, worth 80 cents,
80 for 39cts. each, and fixtures free.
% 235 doz. regular-made full seam
81 less Black Hose for Ladies, warran-
81 ted fast color, worth Is and 1Scts.,
81 at this sale pairs for 29cts.
o fellows or G.. r.. Bailey's Swan
8 Down Face Powder. splendid for
8 complexion, worth 25cts., for Sets.
8 a box.
s Double width Mosquito Net, any
color you may wish for 5cts. yard.
~ Full yard wide Percal in plain,
II pink and blue, of which regular
" price is l2lcts., our price 7lc. per- d.
81 What is left Of our 6, s and lOcts.
81 Lawn, Batiste and Jaconets, we Will
81 sell at 31cts. a yard.
II Full yard wide Bleached Fruit OF
u the Loom Muslin, worth l0cts., for
II 74cts. yard, no more then 10 yards
II to each customer, none to children.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13

Last August while working in the
harvest field became 0verheated, was
suddenly attacked with cramps and was
nearly dead. Mr.. Cummings, the drug
pist. Qave me 4 dose of Chamberlain s
Colic- Cholera and DiarThoea Remedy
which completely relieved me- / now
keen a bottle Of the remedy handy. A.
M. BuNNELL. Denterville, Washington.
For sale by Feldmeyer Bros, City
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13
FOR SALE.
LOST OR STOLEN.

A promissory note, given for balance
Of purchase money. by Andrew Queen,
to the undersigned, for Two Hundred
and Ten Dollars at four years tine. from
oath Of October, 1891. Upon back of said
note was an endorsements Tor interest for
nne year Of $500, and also q credit for
notified not to negotiate or purchase said
note.
80 Nv A. FINKBlNE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13

SECRETARY Herbert upset a long line
Of preoedents when he ordered that
work upon all naval vessels, whether be-
ing built by the government or by con-
tractors, should be expedited as much
as possible. but he is right.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13

sPKcTAr. NOTICING communieatiols VII
he.published unless signed by the pf9pef iitile
ofthc writer. and Ilusf - ~ t.is oll.e0 !. l ~,
~ O'Clock noon. OF sc over uufll the next "eS-
This rule viii be riaijiy euforeea--f'-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13
SPECIALS.
OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT.

SHOES. All Our laules, UcNto-
SHOES. dren and Boys Shoes we marx
SHOES. ed down to almost hali price
SHOES. You viii save more tneh eA-
SHOES. pected by buying Shoes from US
Good quality Buttermilk Soap 5
9 cakes to 4 box, worth 25cts.. our
9 special price, 3 cents per box.
dozen of elegant writing paper, z
S dozen of same quality envelopes III .
5 handsome box, for only cents.
Is Bows Waist made of good calico,
Is worth 25cts., for Is cents.
s5 Men 3 Blue Overalls any size you
25 may want, we will sell them as spec
25 ial, 25 cents pair.
80 Bows Knee Pants made of blue
80 flannel, worth 60cts., for 80 cents;
80 sizes to l4years.
25 Nickelplated Waving Irons, five
25 prongs, made by the n. \. w. Co..
% worth 50cts., for % cents.
Best corset Steels, 5 hooks and
5 clasp protector, worth lOcts., Tor 0
cents pair.
| 500 Japanese Fans with straight
| handles, silver and gilded edge fin
l ish. all you want for cent each.
SO Extra size white bed Spreads, beau-
SO tifully designed, worth Sl.55, for $50.
III Felt Window Shades mounted on
ia spring rollers in different shades, :
III for 35 cents and fixtures free.
3 Pure linen table Napkins with
5 fringe and fancy borders, 5cts. each.
80 Red linen table Cover 2yds. long,
80 warranted fast colors, for 39 cents.
124 Ready-made Bingham Aprons, :
12i for % cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13
MOTTO e
To
City Tax-Payers

,I~HIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE. Tha. the Mayor,
Il Counselor and Aldermen of the City OF
Annapolis on the 18th day OF July. 1870, elect
ed the nnder signed Collector ana treasurer
for the ensuing year. and on July %znd. nade
their annual iax-leyy for 1876. That the once
OF the undersigned. as such Collector and
Treasurer will be at his store, NO - Mary
land Avenue, Annapolis, his hours OF business
from q O'Clock a. m, TO O'Clock p. m, on
Monday Wednesday. Thursday and Friday OF
each week. at which time and place the un-
dersiened will attend To receive payment tor
city taxes. and TO transact the business 81
his Office, that from all taN-bllls OF TINS yea,
paid prior 10 the first day OF september, 1870.
a DISCOUNT of five pr cenfHD VIII DC deducted
from an paid during the month OF september,
is.t5 four PEI ee,if,fN from all paid during the
month OF October. 1886. three eey ceHtana, upon
all paid during the month OF November, 1870.
the amount thereof. without discount or IN
terest, will be required, on All tax 'Dills OF
1895. remaining unpaid after the 3Oth day OF
November, 1885, interest will be charged from
the date when the same became due and pay
able H. e.l from the 18th day OF August. Ihat
the undersigned will report To the Corporation
in December next, all tax-bllls for this year
then remaining unpaid, and Will thereafter
proceed promptly 70 collect the same by due
CHAs. G. FELDMEYER,
s2l Collector aud Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-07
ABOARD A MAN-O'-wAR.
MIR. Roberts Harper's Lecture To-
night.


The fourth entertainment of the Ly-
ceum course will take place tonight. 1t
is Mr.. Robarts Harpers illustrated lee
ture on Around the World in a Man O.
War"
Mr.. Harper has appeared in so many of
the principal lecture courses of the couH-
try that any lengthy Introduction APP.
pears unnecessary. His novel method of
presenting his subjects, at once fnstruc-
tive and amusing. his superb illustrations,
unique apparatus and perfect mechanical
arrangements, have met with such gen.
erai appreciation that he has become a
favOrite even with the most critical and
exacting audiences, whose verdict has
placed him in the highest rank of Ly-
ceum attractions. In this field his sue
cess as a lecturer with illustrations is
probably without parallel and the uniform
approval of the press is evidence by the
extracts from highly commendatory no.
tees.
Mr.. Harper's lecture here is on a subject
especially interesting to Savannahians
1t is also regarded as one of his best, If
not the best, of his lectures. 1t is in four
parts, illustrating man O. war, the cities
In the Mediterranean visited during a
cruise, a trip into Egypt and to India and
then the return trip home, graphically pic
turing the voyage and its incidents
The lecture will be in the Guards hall
the arrangement of the seats being the
same as for the first two lectures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-07
FEW VALUATIONS LOWERED.
The Council Stands by the Assess
ment Committee.

ment Committee.
The city council spent two. hours and a
half last might listening to appeals of prop
erty holders from the decision of the as
sessment committee. The result was not
very satisfactory to the appellants as
with one exception the findings of the
committee were sustained
Mr.. Isaac Beckett appeared as attorney
for Anna Brown, who appealed from an
assessment of 80, 40 as the value of four
teen acres of land owned by her in the
southwestern part of the city. Mr. Beck
EFT secured reduction of 25 per cent,
making the assessment $16,SOS. This was
the only reduction granted by the board
Mr. George c. Freeman appealed from
an assessment of $1,000 on property owned
Dy MIN on Bryan street, and which Mr.
freeman said that he would sell for 81 500
but the appeal was without effect.
Mr. H. J. Thomasson appealed from the
assessment on several pieces of property
of which he is the trustee, but without re-
suit.
Mr.. R. H. Tatem appealed from an as
sessment of $500 on the improvements
upon the property of Mrs. Elizabeth NJ
NILS, at Jefferson and McDonough streets
but he did not convince the council that
the assessment was too high
Mr.. George Meyer thought the assess
ment upon the property of the Georgia
Brewing Association too high, but the
council did not agree with him.
Mr.. Tatem also thought an assessment
OF $Ie'OVo upon the Turner hall property
too high, but the0ouncil did not take that
view of it. Mr. W. NJ. Bouhan and sew
eral other parties were equally unfortu-
nate.