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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
From Franklin County.

SUTTON, N. @.
Mr.. EditOr:-Ihave been reading the
young folks column for some time, and
| like it so well that I will, by your
permission, say to the girls and boys
of the good old North State, I am living
in Franklin county, in a community
where churches and Sunday schools are
plentiful, and where little girls and
boys are as thick as grasshoppers. I
will close this with my best wishes to
the little ones and the editor. I am a
10 year-old girl.
UPPER T. WHITE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
From Randolph County.

Coles STORE, N. @.
Mr.. Editcr:-Please allow a little
school boy IL years old a little space
in your young folks columns I am a
farmers boy and my papa takes your
good paper, and we ali like to read it
very much. l will answer MI. Geo.
Fishers question. Out of the eater
came forth meat and out of the strong
came forth sweetness? 1t was Samson
that said these words. l will also ask
a question. WHAT Kings daughter
al eaten by dogs?
Your little friend,
JOE WILLIAMS.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
From Rowan County.

SAW, n. Q.
Mr.. Editor:-WilI allow a boy 10
years old a space in the young folks
column Papa has been taking your
paper nearly ever since it started. l
think he can't get along without it,
Brother and I have ilst gotten over the
measles. I will ask a few q te9tions.
Who was the first man buried in a cab
bin9 HOW often is the word grand
mother mentioned in the Bible?
Your friend.
@. ELLIERT DEAL,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
HOUSEHOLD
SHAD ROE SALAD.

Boil shad roe, separate the grains by
washing them in vinegar, place them
in a salad bowl with one head of ten
der lettuce and a few ripe tomatoes
cut thin Dress with 2 tablespoons OIL,
tablespoons lemon juice and strained
tomato pulp, seasoned with cayenne
pepper. Serve as soon as made.
STRAWBERRY COTTAGE PUDDING.
Cream together one-half cup OF but
ter and cup of sugar, add one cup
of milk, one beaten egg, one pint Of
sifted -four and add two t~easpoontuls
of baking powder. Bake in a cake pan,
and serve hot with liquid sauce, into
which fresh strawberries, mashed with
gu Z have been stirred.
CALF FOOT soul
Cut two we'll cleaned Calls feet into
half a dozen pieces each, add celery,
parsley, onion, a sprig of thy mo and
two quarts of thin broth; simmer for
two hours without reducing the stock,
strain the liquid, and, returning it to
the fire, thicken with two dessert
~spoonfuls of rice -four. A few minutes
before serving add salt, pepper and a
cup of cream with two well beaten egg
yolks. Stir, but on no account allow it
to boil
CHICKEN CREAM SANDWICHES.
Mix a cup'ul of white chicken meat
and celery, chopped very fne, with a
cup of milk. Add a boiled onion,
mashed, and thicken with two table
s~poonfuls of cornstarch. 1t must be
quite thick. When cooked and boil
ing stir carefully into it the whites of
two eggs beaten very stiff salt TO taste.
Place IN the balm marie; do not allow
to boil. Stir in the juice Of half a
lemon and a tablespoonful of butter.
Mould the day before; cut into slices
and place between thin slices of but
tered bread.
STRAWBERRY SBORTCAKE.
One quart OF -four, one cup of but
ter, three teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der, half a tablespoonful of salt, the
white Of n egg. Eub the butter into
the -four, then add the baking powder
and salt. Beat the white of the egg to
a stiff froth, and add with cold milk
sufficient to make g doughst1 IF enough
to roll out. Make tee cakes about half
an iEch thick, and bake on pie tins in a
quick oven. When done, cut around
the edges and split them; place a thick
layer of well sugared strawberries be
tween, slit powdered sugar over the
10p and serve with cream.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
ADVICE TO GUN WIVES.

we near IL S810 Gn6G 0uuS 6O
the altar. What a poor shallow little
stream must be the love of one who can
indorse that sentiment. I believe in
true marriage, the romance of court
ship is but the prelude of the poetry OF
life that will continue through time
and eternity. But what a true symbol
the dried up stream is, OF so many
married lives. Not always because the
current is shallow, for it is often turned
aside into new channels by cruel,
thoughtless words and acts.
have heard some women say that
they did not want their husbands to re
main lovers. Tue true gentleman never
makes any public display Of his afec-
ton, but treats his wife or sweetheart
with kind courtesy. I will say I am as
fond of the little attention of the hus-
band as I ever was of the lover, and
think life is very beautiful. There are
not many days from early spring until
late fall that / do not have some OF
beauty brought me from the woods or
fields to deck my table by my farmer
lad. First comes the dainty little
spring flowers and the viOlets, and
later the blossoms of the June berry
which look so pure aud white; and the
dogwOod blossoms, which are very
beautiful with their white stain rO0es
edged with red, the dainty wild roses
which are so much sweeter than any
we Can grow in the garden, and sc
many more that I never could men
ton them until frost has kissed the
naples and bitter sweet berries, and
cause them to blush a pretty crimson.
I assure you l cherish these little
Wildlings more than anything I can
grow in my garden, or any b t house
flower. For besides their sweet beauty
they tell me two things: One is that
my husband has pleasant thoughts of
me when he is out in the woods and
fields at his work, and the other is that
he has an eye and love for the beauties
of nature which every farmer should
have.
OF course there are some dark days.
Every poem Or painting must have
some sOmber color for a background,
to bring out the daintier and eweeter
tints. Some say that love is dumb,
but I dOn'G just believe it. IG may BE-
stammering in the beginning but not
in the fulfllment. When q man loves
d woman and feels that his affection is
returned, it is as natural for him to
speak of his ambitions, hopes and fears,
as it is for the lily to give off lts sweet
odur, and he will do SO until he is
checked by lack of sympathy, or q
breach of confidence. A woman might
as we'll try to set dead ashes afre, as
to try and loosen a ms tongue
after
l wish I could prevail upon every
young wife to have no COULD mt but
her husband and the F Jher in heaven.
For the little faults of husband and
wife are too sacred for even a mothers
ear l have plenty Of good friends,
but I would not tell one of them any
thing I would not as soon see posted On
the four corners I would ike TO eau
ton my young friends to be very care
full OF their words in those little love
spats' as they are called, for cruel
words will surely crush the flower of
love. You may keep the dead leaves,
but the beauty and spicy fragrance is
gone forever. It is said He who
bridleth his tongue, is greater than he
who taketh a city."-MRs Mac
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
H REASON WHY.

Johnnie (the Office boy)-'O Old Ber-
ry, the grocer, is down stairs, and
wants to know why you didn't swer
his letter about last months bill"
E iiUor-"Tell him he forgot to in
close a stamp. New York Recorder.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
Furniture, Pianos and ORGANS.

We make a study Of Furniture and Music,
We endeaVOr to furnish the best goods at the
reasonable prices. We think we are in a.
better condition to save you Money and to
please you than any other firm. Thousands Of
friends and customers scattered all over North
and South Carolina think the same thing. You
South Carolina but what you find many appY
m where we have furnished the Furniture,
do the same for you. Write for ny late cIGfrate
prices. F. NJ. ANDREWS
Furniture, Pianos and Organs, Is INC 18West
Trade Street, Charlotte, n. O..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
YOUNG FOLKS
Prom Jumbo.

JUMBO, N. G.
Mr.. EditOr:-WiI you allow me a
space in the young folks column9 I
am a little girl thirteen years of age.
Papa takes your good paper and I read
the fifth page and uncle Z,ke's piece. !
will close by asking a question. Who
invented the first sewing machine9
Yours truly,
KITER DEAL
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26

the makers own trousers, while the
cog teeth were portions of bygone knit
ting needles. The teeth of the center
wheels had been bootrivets. In the
dial there were one hundred separate
pieces.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
PAINFUL.

Ellison Hello, dear boy. you look
very sad this morning. What's the
troubled
Green-I've just undergone a most
annoying operation.
Ellison-What was it,
Green-I had my allowance cut off.
N. Y. Herald.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
N A

Boy in a class of punctuation, read
ing: L saw Alice, a charming girl"
Teacher-Well, what would you do9
Boy-Make a dash after Alice.
Teacher-Right.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
THE PARROTS eVIL TONGUE.

Old Lady-That parrot I bought of
you uses dreadful language.
Bio ~Daaicr-Ah, mum, you should
ne very careful what you SEE afore it;
it's astonishing how quick them birds
pick up anything-SDare Moments.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
AN ADM lSSION.

Leaf wonder if Prof. Kidder
meant anything by it2"
Perrins-"By what2"
Lea-"He advertised to lecture on
Fools and when I bought a ticket it
was marked, Admit PUCK.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
PASSENGERS LEAVING RALEIGH AT 200

Sun. maxi close connection at Greene
ooro for all points North ard south;
also tor I'll Il e=tern North CaroliuG
points. ~arriviu4 in Asheville 352 D,
III, and Charlotte I1:4O &. IN. Double
daily trains between Raleigh, Char.
l0tt4 Hnd Atlanta
No. u, leaving Greensboro at 1873 g.. LA. 81.
riv'ug ~ Raleigh Ht 1:3 -. m, carries a SLEEPING
car. No. IS, leaving Raleigh at 4a3 ,. m, also
carries u sleeping car. All Trains leaving Raj
eigh FIR Greensboro c.nnect. there with fast
th,ougb trains for the North aud South, in.
Guiding two limited yestibules each way.
Through ticket- on sale at principal stations
to all points. For rates or information, apply
10 any agent of the Company, or to
T. 5. +. THOMPSON. Supt. First Division, Dan
vile, Va.
W. E. RYDER Supt. Second Division, Char
IOtUe, n. c.
". h. GREEN, W. A. TURK,
Gen1S Superintendent, GENT Pass. Agts
Washington. i. q. Washington Do
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-05-26
POETRY.
Written for THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.l
SONNET TO A LADY.
BY z. NEWLIN STOUT.

BY E. NEWLIN STOUT.
Thy cheek is pale with thought, but Mt from
grief;
Thy eyes have caught their bright, impress
i've hue
From gazing often at tn heavens blue,
Yet, All! We see that Time, the noted thief,
Like autumn's hOaCy frost upon the leaf,
Hath left his mark a silver thread or two
Thy wavy wealth of hair runs through.
0 youths elysia hours no Y sweet. how brler-
Bur courage take, nor be thee yet dIsmayed.
Where late hut Youthful fancies. wantOn played.
The eyes are mirrors o. the heart, SO thou
Most surely hath a heart OF virtues maze,
And none with higher gifts the gods endo"'
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MORRISON'S FAUST
To Be Presented at the Opera House on the 2lst.-A Synopsis
 of the Play.

In brief the plot is as follows: Faust, learned alchemist, doctor of philosophy, having reached that age when all the pleasures that this world contains fail, invokes the aid of the spirits to give him new emotions that life might be worth living. In response to his frenzied appeal, Mephisto appears and agrees to give Faust youth, health and passions, and all the pleasurable enjoyment to be drawn therefrom, upon condition that when the gamut has been run, his soul shall belong to Mephisto- Faust is dazzled and held spelibound by beautiful vision of Marguerite, wrapped in an angelic halo, which fades away as he passionately rushes upon it, He aeeedes to Mephistos demand and a compact is drawn between them. The aged philosopher is transformed into a handsome youth, burning with pas sion and eager with anticipation. From this time forward his one thought is of Marguerite. Then follow his meetings with her, their mutual love, his betrayal of her confidence, the poisoning of her mother, while seeking only to make her slumber more deeply, the return of Valentine, her soldier brother, whose anguish and rage know no bounds when informed of his blast ed home. He meets Faust and by the Devils aid is killed. Insidious Mephisto excites the justice loving neighbors of Marugurite by in forming them of the seeming un- natural murder of her mother, and she is carried off to prison. Faust 1 finds his way into Marguerites cell, through the intervention of the Devil, only to find poor Margue- riet partially demented. He pro poses to carry her away to escape the dread consequences of her crime, but at this time the gentle spirit goes out and Mephisto claims Faust as his own, who is saved by the intervention of the spirit oi repentance and remorse. This story made famous by the immortal Goethe(the Shakespeare of Germany, is standard, and as presented by Morrison's company is famous the country over At the Opera-house next Tuesday night.
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scum and library The necessary repairs have been almost completed, and the building is as nearly in the condition 1t was at the time of the fall of the Con federacy as it is possible to make it.
 The White House is one of the oldest and handsomest residences i'll Richmond. It was built by Judge Brockenborongh, well known lawyer and wealthy oiti- zen, nearly DO years ago. The mantels, of which so much has already been writ ten, were imported from Europe and are of Carrara marble, carved in cary atids supporting shells filled with flews CTS.
 It is three story house. with base ment, outbuildings and stables. A square porch, with tall pillars, fronts on Clay street, and in the rear, which opens into a large garden, wherein alt many handsome old trees-among them an English walnut-is q portico which runs the length of the house. The porti- co is unusually wide, and is supported by large, round columns, which reach to the top of the second story. It was from the top of this porch that little Joe Davis, the presidents oldest son, fell and was instantly killed during the first year of the war.
 The windows of the two parlors and the large dining room open upon this portico. The rear windows of the din- ing room open upon another porch, the steps from which lead into the kitchen yard.
 This house was bought for $43, coo by the city from MT. Lewis D. Cren- shaw, and was presented to Mir. Davis as a gift Mir Davis declined to accept 1 it on those terms, but consented to make it his residence during his lifetime.
 On the right as you enter the quaintly shaped hall through the front door is q small room, which leads into the large reception room ol Twelfth street. This was Mrs. Davis private sitting room The story goes that Mrs Davis had decorated this room prettily but simply with bright eolored chintz coverings to the dainty furniture, and all her little knicllknacks and personal belongings Soon after the family had settled in the house MT. Davis came to the threshold dl tu6 hOOLuJ anu lostilllS dBdiuSo eAiS door frame, with pipe i'll hand, he con yersed with his wife, who presently asked him why he did not come in and sit down. With the difference and re spect that he invariably displayed to- ward women, MT. Davis answered that the room was her own exclusively, and he could not intrude without an invita- tion. The invitation was freely given, and the room became the favorite resort of Mir. Davis from that time. It was there that the private conference took place between himself and General Lee, when important steps were to be do- cided upon. Mrs. Davis always kept on hand in this room a small quantity of pure coffee-even at such times when the family of the president WSge drink
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ing parched rye as substitute-and thls coffee was always produced and served to President Davis and General Lee dur ing these conferences.
 Once a week receptions were held at the mansion, which was thrown open to the public and on these occasions the bellies of the city, the beaus from the camps and soldiers on leave and those who were conyalescing would gather in great numbers. Dull care and want and thought of the morrow s scanty fare and anxiety were laid aside, and in hope and gayety these brave and fair women passed many pleasant hours.
 Tender and pathetic memories and hallowed associations cluster around every room of the housN Not the least interesting was the birth of the Daugl ter of the Confectionery, which teel place in the third story front room Ur on the entrance of the Federal troops into the city after the evacuation Gen- eral Weitzel and his officers rode straight to this house and constituted it the headquarters of the northern troops. Canby and Ord also used the house in this capacity during the period that Vir- ginia passed through the estages of recon struetion.
 It is proposed to assign room to each of tho seeding states for collec- ton of relics, and ill addition there will be large room for a general museum and enc for 3 library. The first Of the state collections -that of Georgia--has been received. 1t was presented to the committee by Mir. ue Renne on the
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Annual Services Tonight.

Every one is invited to attend the 9th annual services of the Young Mems Christian Association of this city at Merrill Institute tonight at o'clock. The address of the oeca- sion will be delivered by Prof. Geo. W. Hill, of Hendrix college. There will be few short reports of the Y. NJ. C. A. work read. Admission will he free, and it is hoped that the hall will be full.
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JEFF DAVIS '0LDHONE
CONFEDERATE MUsEUm socN TO es
 STARTED IN THE MaN1l0A.

The 'ewhite House of the ooafederaes''
 and It's New EFissisn-one Roem Ter
 Each of the Speeding States The story
 of inc Mansion.
 Within T short timo the old home in Richmond of Jefferson Davis will be thrown open to the public as Confed- crate museum. The White House of tho Confederaoy, as the mansion is called, has been the property of the city of Richmond for many years and lately has been used as a schoolhonse. In 1890 an organization known as the Confeder ate Memorial and Literary society was formed and soon after made proposi- tion to the city which ended in that SO oiety securing control of the house for the purpose of opening therein mu
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A Business Chan ge.

We have this day purchased the grocery stock of D. l.. Taylor, and shall endeayor to keep full and complete assortment in this line at the same old stand. We cordially invite the patronage of all customers of the old house and shall guarantee them the same fair treatment as in the past. E, B. HoUsToN.
 1 s til Feb, W. H. RoANE
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elghtr.slkla a -lirLhday al pre.l.lent I.

elghtrs ssfNi L shirfhdap af President Ia- wis (.uno, 1S94). M
 Among inc relics are the cape, gaunt. tets and sword of General Lee, the plumes from General stuart's hat, the eyeglasses used by General Beanreeard at the battle of Manassas and the col lections from tho various soldiers homes established through tho south, inclad- ing the Lee Camp Soldiers home collec- ton, which contains, in addition to very many rare ami interesting relics, the skin of stimawall Jackae.s E charger Ihore are also number of nanuscripts and pr;vas FssI'ols. iia,ieipl,ia Press.
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Two Plantations for Rent.

The Green Atkins and Peyton
 Atkins plantations, on the Valley railroad, near Fairfield. The Green Atkins place contains over 300 acres and the Peyton Atkins place over 300 acres of cleared land, respectively, with good residences, onthouses barns, cabins, fine gin with latest improvements. Apply to E. A. Jar wis. Fairfield, Ark. l 2Od2w
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For the engagements of Richard Mansfield and Col. Robert G. Inger- soil at the Capital theater, Little Rock, Jan. Both and Feb. lst, respec- lively, the Iron Mountain road will sell tickets at one and one-third fare for the round trip Tickets on sale Jan. 30th and Feb. 1st with final limit for return Feb. 2
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In retiring from the grocery busi- ness for the present, extend sincere thanks to my customers for their liberal patronage and request the sane be accorded my successors, Houston & Roane E. l.. TAYLOR.
 8 til Feb l
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Warning order

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas. Henrietta Keeley, Plaintif,
 VS. Charles Keeley, Defendant. Pie Defendant, Charles heeiey, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of Plaintff, Hem rietta Keeley,
 Given under my hand and seal of
 said court this Fist day of Jan lsEALl nary, A. D. 1896
 H. A. Mccoy, Clerk. 122w !. A. LANGFoRD D. c.
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The Pine Bluff Athletic Association has mhde arrangements to secure q telegraphic report, by rounds, of the series of prize fights to occur nctr Fl Paso from the 14th to the 18th of February
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It is reported that Henry NJ. stan ley, the famous explorer, has excepted the appointment Of associate editor of Bishop William Taylor's monthly publication, Illustrated Africa.
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If you have any intention of going to the North or East this fall or winter, you should advise yourself Of the best route from the South and West. This is the Louisville & Nashville railroad which is running double daily trains from Memphis through to Louis vile, Cincinnati, Nashville, Chattanooga, At lanta, Washington, Philadelphia, New York Chicago, Detroit Buffalo and all points North and East. Pullman Sleeping Car Service through. Specially low rates made to Atlanta during the continuance of the Cotton States Exposition. For particulars as tO rates and through car service, write
 c. r. ATMoRE, Gen'l Pass. Agent
 Louisville, Ky
 MAX BAuMGARTEN. Pass Agent
 Memphis, Tenn
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Prof. A. c. Miller, of Hendrix Col lege, is in the city today and will attend the meeting Of the State Executive Committee of the Y. M. c. A. at the Merrill Institute tonight
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Messrs. w. H. Langford, George Madden, Joe W. Walker, John NJ. Grace and Thos. NJ. Phillips left for Memphis last night to attend the Cotton Growers Convention.
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THE PEOPLE BELIEVE what they read about Hood Sarsaparilla. They know that it is an honest medicine and that it cures disease. That is why you should get only Hoods.
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Mrs. Nj. ]. Harrison, of Mt. Holly, the mother of Dr. c. U. Harrison, is in the city visiting the family oi her son.
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MT. Toney Neideweiser and bride will arrive home from St Louis this evening and will at once repair to their home on East Sixth avenue
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For snle.

Jefferson, Lincoln and Cleveland county scrip in amounts to suit. Call or write for my prices before buying. l2 21d&w4m F. NJ. ROSENBERG.
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Dr. William Breathwit, of Kings land is shaking hands with friends in this city today.
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Mr Walter NJ. Terry, of Camden, arrived in Pine Bluff last night.
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Mr. D. 5. Niyen, one of the lead ing citizens of Cleveland County, was in the city yesterday.
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Mrs. A. S. Trigg has returned home after a pleasant visit to friends at Little Bay.
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Dr E. O. Holmes, the popular young physician of Swan Lake, is in the city.
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Morrison's Faust at the Opera house tonight. Music by the Cotton Belt Orchestra.
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MT. R. H. Cone and wife, of Kings land, are in theeity.