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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
RAILROAD PROPERTY.
Assessed Value in Principal Counties
and Towns.

Chief Clerk Brown, of the Railroad
Commission, yesterday completed the
list of railroad property in the State,
by counties and towns, as assessed for
taxation by the commissioners. OF
the counties containing railroad prop
erty Halifax has the most and Wake
next, with GuiIford a close third.
The assessed valuation, in round
numbers, of the leading counties is as
fDII
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
4 VIGOROUS KICK.

\ we'll known and esteemed citizen
called at the News and Observer office
last night after the show, and said:
"fhe minstrel show was no place 10
take lady. Many of the jokes were of
the lowest and most vulgar kind /
would have given considerable before
going to know Barlow Bros idea Of
what a refined minstrel show should
be"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.

Martinez Goldman was arrested in
Macon, Ga, yesterday on suspicion Of
being connected with the murder of a
Annie Beck, a young woman, of that
town. Goldman at one time lived in
Raleigh, and his father, the late Geo
Goldman kept a small fruit and con
dictionary store on Hargett street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06

Mr.. f. W. Pou, our candidate for
Congress in this district will commence
his canvass of the district about the
goth of August. He will probably
commence in Randolph or Chatham
county. He is DESTROYS of securing a
joint canvass and hopes it may be ar
ranged through the chairmen Of the
Congressional committees
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
MR.. OLIVE NOT SERIOUSLY HURT

A gentleman from Apex writes that
Mr.. j. w. Olive, Of Apex, whose wagon
was run into by the street car, is not
seriously hurt He is doing well and
is able to walk about his premises. He
entirely eXonorates the street car man
from blame, and says the accident was
wholly unavoidable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
STANDARDIZATION ACADEMY.

BEDFUkD, VA
Largest Academy in State. superb location near
Peaks of Otter Campus 30acres. Buildings, &c cost
100000. Steam heat electric light water on every
floor. An ideal school preparatory for college or
business. Students and patrons enthusiastic, f"rhe
Rugby of the Sonth" says State Supt, of Education.
Postal will getillustrated catalogue Address Prin-
oipal A. Nj. HUGHLETT. A. M. Bedford City, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
The two new, fast and powerful steam
ships
L. N . Snsasn anA YnnkAcNsm

Leave Norfolk every Monday, Thursday
and Saturday evening, arriving in New
York early the following afternoon in
time to make all evening connections
for points beyond.
For tickets and general information
apply to Railroad Ticket Agents, or to
J. f. Mayer 1919 Main street, Rich
mond, Va, NJ B Crowell, Norfolk, Va,
j N Smith, Old Point Comfort, Va or
to W. L. GUILLAUDEU,
Vice Pres. and Traffic Manager.
Pier 26, N. r foot of Beach ST. N. Y,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
THINK OVER 1T.

Have you ever heard of a medicine
with such a record of cures as Hoods
Sarsaparilla? Don't you know that
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the One True
Blood Purifier, has proved, over and
over again, that it has power to cure,
even after all other remedies fail? If
you have impure blood you may take
Hoods Sarsaparilla with the utmost
confidence that it win do you good.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06

OF the towns Charlotte has the most,
Greensboro second and Raleigh third.
The railroad property in the leading
| cities is nc follows.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06

Hoods Pills assist digestion 25
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-06
c: c. = 7 MA

GOOD AGENgs WssrTu
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
FROM MARTIN COUNTY.

Mr.. EDITOR:-I am a reader of THE
PROGRESSIVE FARMER. 1 like it splen-
did, especially heyoung folks column.
I will ask a few questions. Where is
North Carolina at2 What three presi
dents died on the 4th of July2 How
many days were the first steam boats
in crossing the Atlantic Ocean7 Who
was the first native born governor of
North Carolina9
l will not ask any more questions
this time, as it is my first letter, and
will not write much, and hope you
will not throw it in the waste basket.
Yours,
D. r. GURGANNUs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
1--WE MEND WITH SILK.

Always stretch gloves out smooth
and put in a box without doubling when
removed from the hands. A nice ad-
dition to the glove box is a scented
sachet, giving the gloves a delicate
odor when worn
An error that is commonly made is
that of mending kid gloves with sew
ing silk, as the silk cuts the kid and
shows the mend more plainly, while
fine cotton thread gives a much more
satisfactory result. If the gloves are
torn, put a piece of silk of correspond
ing shade under the torn part, haste
carefully so as not to reveal the
stitches on the right side, and then
draw up the rent with cotton thread.
Afew good glove cleaners are recon-
mended, but it is generally better to
send gloves to one who makes this his
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

business than to experiment on them,
for, like the mending, it is a trade in
itself. But whenever you do, take
warming by the fate of a nice pair of
driving gloves we once had and never
try to polish them up with French shoe
dressing. The way it came about, we
read in one of she papers that an ap-
plication of this liquid would renew
the youth and beauty of old and badly
soiled kid gloves, and, deeming news.
pener lore to be relied upon, we put it
into effect; but, alasl the result was a
revelation. To be sure, there were no
soiled spots remaining visible, but the
shine on those gloves made them posi-
lively re reflective, and the way they ad-
hered to the reins turned our thoughts
to agricultural fairs and molasses AN
dy. In conclusion, we have only to
say: Mend, patch, clean Dr. wash your
gloves, but never try French shoe
dressing. 1t doesn't work.-EXchange.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
CARE OF LAMPS.

Burners need a monthly boiling If
they are to give the clear, steady
light which well regulated households
desire. Vinegar, with a little salt
sprinkled in it, is the fluid in which
they should be boiled. Wicks should
never be cut, but the charred portion
should be rubbed off every day with a
card or cloth, and the loose threads
clipped with small scissors. Wicks
should not be used unit! they are very
short, but should be changed frequent
Iy. An old wick becomes frightened
and the webbing is no longer loosa
enough to draw the oil easily. Chin
neys should not be washed, but should
be cleaned every day with a cloth wet
in alcohol. This will keep them shin
ing and brilliant. Shades should be
deep enough to keep the light from
striking through the clear glass to the
eye,n no matter how low one is sitting.
The tank should be filed every day
almost to the brim, but not quite.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
USEFUL N WORK.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
Every woman should have an an
hour or two each day when she can
lay aside the arduoUs duties Of house
keeping, and take up a piece of fancy
work, thereby resting her tired body,
and accompanying mind in making
some pretty and useful article for home
decoration. The love of the beautiful
is implanted in the feminine heart, and
the busy farmers wife should have the
means of gratifying it, as we'll as her
city cousins.
Very handsome table cover can be
made of silkfaced Terry, which comes
IN a variety of ~colors, and is fifty
inches wide. A design worked in each
corner with Asiatic rope or Medieval
silk, or a combination Of the the two,
is an appropriate finish. Line with
I sateen, China silk or any other suitable
material.
If you wish a cheaper cover, and one
that can be washed without injury,
denim will prove a very satisfactory
material. The blue and brown costs
from fifteen to eighteen cents per yard,
and can be found at any dry goods
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
AUNT FANNY QUITE BUSY.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
I wish to thank several of the young
writers who are contributing so much
interesting matter to the young
folks" column for their kindly refer
ence to my poorly written articles.
One of the little girls said, in a letter
published just after Christmas, that
she guessed the reason / didn't send
any letter for the paper appearing
Christmas week, was because l was so
busy getting ready for Xmas" The
supposition was correct. When eau
gusta" becomes the mother of a family
she will be even a better guesser than
she is at present. But if there.,was but
one busy season, and that just pre-
ceding the holidays, I would be a hap
py woman.
I enj ~ rest as much as anybody,
but it never comes. From morn sill
night I am on the go. True l do but
little of my cooking or washing, but to
get that part of the household duties
performed right is a task of no small
proportions. The responsibilities of
housekeeping are great, no matter how
SIN al nor how large the family. Just
now the children are going to school.
I feel somewhat relieved when I get
them started early in the morning. get
their cloaks on all of the girls, and see
that the boys have their books. But
it is only a few short hours until they
are back home again. Then l must
put in a good deal of time hearing
what they have to tell about the incl
dents of the day. I find that school
children still have their little crosses
in life, and frequently I must act as a
committee of arbitration and settle lit
tie differences that may have arisen.
But I enjoy it all. Husband says it re,
minds him of an orphan asylum when
they all get together. I wouldn't be
without the children no way it could be
fixed, and 1 suppose the work, worry
and all that would break out in some
other way if I had not been blessed
with a housefull of children. I am
satisfied with my lot at any rate.
AUNT FANNY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

store. Other colors, manufactured
especially for art work, are a little
higher in price. Turn a wide hem from
the wrong to the right side, and tasten
it down with fancy stitches. If the
blue or brown is used, a deep rich
shade of yellow washsilk may be used
on it. A border might be outlined
around it, or perhaps you have some
fringe in the house that will look we'll
with it. There are many ways TO fin
ish these denim table covers, either
with or without lining. The material
should be washed before using, to re-.
move the supeTfuous color.
Carving cloths are useful as we'll as
will so effectually save your white
table cloth, and at the same time add
to it's appearance. Who eve does the
cutting, is very apt to scatter a little
off of the dish, and if there is a carving
cloth under it, it can be removed and
replaced with so little trouble. Some
very pretty aud inexpensive ones are
made of heavy sheeting linen. finished
with hemstitched hens, two inches
wide all around. Embroider a design
of wild roses and leaves in pale pink
and green in the orner This will
show the work better than pure white,
and if embroidery silk is used, will
wash beautifully. 1t will be a waste
of time to embroider the center of the
cloth, for the dish will cover it.
A tea tray is made of the same linen
and is square in shape. 1t may be
finished at the edge with scallops. hem
stitched hens, or fringe, and a border
of ferns, worked with three shades Of
pale green. OF course many other de-
signs r equally nice end those who
have an outfit of perforated stamping
patterns, need never be at a loss for
pretty designs. E. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
FROM CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

STEDMAN, N. @.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I am pleased to see a
column in your paper for the young
folks. 1 am a little girl eleven years
old. Papa takes your paper and I like
to read it very much, especially the
children's column.
I have been going to school but it
closed some weeks ago and I am now
at home helping mama. like to help
her, especially to cook.
I would like to aska question. When
and where was the first newspaper
~published7 / will close as it is my first
time and if this escapes the waste bas
ket I will write again.
Your friend,
EUPHEMIA B AUTRY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
HOUSEHOLD
ROLLED STEAK.

Cover q skirt steak with finely chop.
ped parsley. Roll and tie tightly.
Place on a bed of vegetables and finish
the same as fricaudeau of veal.
BAKED S~WEETBREADS.
Lard and parboIl two heart sweet
breads. Place them in a baking dish.
Basic we'll with butter. Add a half
cupful of stock. Bake slowly. Basic
almost constantly for a half hour.
When covered with a rich glaze, dish
and serve with hot peas.
CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE.
First, for chocolate mixture, scrape
half a coffee cup Bakers chocolate in
granite basin; add one-half cup sweet
milk, yolk of one egg. Set on the
stove, stir till it thickens. To two we'll
beaten eggs add and one-half cup
white sugar, one-halt cup butter, beat
we'll; then add the above chocolate
mixture, one cup fl our, then one-half
u of sweet milk, in which dissolve
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder
18th the flour. Bake in a loaf or two
i$@=e Gae, with white frosting be-
tween. In baking cakeit pays to bake
a ''pattie" sample first.
JUMBLES.
Cream together two cups of sugar
and one of butter, add three we'll
beaten eggs and six tablespoonful of
sweet milk, two tablespOontuls of bak-
ing powder and flavor to taste, flour
enough to make into a soft dough. Do
not roll it on the paste board, but
break off pieces of dough the size of a
walnut and make into rings by rolling
III rolls as large as your finger and
joining the ends; lay them on this to
bake, an inch apart, as it rises and
spreads; bake in a moderate oven.
These jumbles are very delicate and
will keep a long time.
FANCY CAKES.
Delicious little fancy cakes may be
made by making a rich tumble, paste,
rolling out in any desired shape; cut
some paste in thick, narrow strips and
lay around your cakes, so as to form a
deep, cup like edge; place on we'll but
tered ii and banke. When done fill with
iced fruit, prepared as follows; Take
fine, large canned peaches and drain
we'll from all juice, cut in halves: can
ned plums, strawberries, pineapples
cut in squares or small triangles or any
other available fruit, and dip in the
white of an egg that has been very
slightly beaten and then in ~pulverlzed
sugar, and lay in the centre of your
cakes.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
HIS STYLE.
AUNT FANNY

81 understand that you r trying to
get a divorce from your wife," said a
Chicago man, addressing his friend.
Yes, the effalr is in court"
81 was a little surprised to hear of it,
for I thought that you were much at
tached to your wife,"
"Oh, we'll, I was; but she got to be so
curious. She complained of everything,
and actually attempted to restrict my
enjoy ments, 1 suppose, though, that
irritabiIity COMES largely from physical
causes. She has been a little deaf for
some time, and this last spring she lost
her sense Of SMELL"
WHAT"
Yes, can't smell a thing. Can't tell
the difference between a fresh rose and
a decaying cabbage"
"Why, my dear man, you are throw
ing away treasure. A woman that
can't smell-a woman that cannot criCi
else your breath-a woman who doesn't
know the scent of whiskyS Say, old
bow, I am a considerable business man,
a man who in connection with business
is on the lookout for contentment, and
1 want to put in a good word right
here. If you have any influence with
that woman use it in my favor. l am
a widower, you know, and / want her.
She's nv stVle."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
LENoRA sEAwELL & MINNIE SEAwEL1
A GIRLS BEST CHAPRRoN.

Good principles and pure, noble as
pirations, thoroughly instilled into the
minds of girls, are their best chaperoRs,'
so says Mrs. Margaret Bottome. "The
girl who has been taught from child
hood to love and revere the pure, the
beautiful, the noble and the good, who
has been thoroughly imbued with the
idea that she is really a daughter of the
King of Kings, that she is, therefore, a
daughter of rank more noble and ex-
allied than that of the child of any
earthly monarch, and that n must in
every thought, WORD and deed strive
with all her heart to be worthy of her
birthright, has a chaperon in her own
heart that is ever present with her.
Mothers should so rear their daugh.
ters that they can be fully trusted to
chaperon themselves. If a girl grows up
under the influence of a true, pure wo-
man, nine times out of ten she will I'm
consciously grow up to be like her. 1t
is not example alone that influences
girls, but there r a thousand other
ways in which they may be taught to
love the pure, the beautiful, the good.
It we c~onsecrate our daughters to the
great King and guard them with our
prayers, we have done much to protect
them from those evil influences which
~chaperons are designed to ward off"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
YOUNG FOLKS
AN ANSWER.

RENsToN, N. @.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I am a little boy thir
teen years old, am not going to school,
but will try to answer the question
asked by E. s. Mcdaniel through your
good paper.
If 1 am not mistaken Carolina was
named in honor of King Charles the
First. This is my first, but am hoping
to try again. Your friend,
OSCAR SPEIGRT.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
FROM Q COUNTY.

BENsALEM, N. @.
Mr.. EDITOR:-Please be so kind as to
let two school girls of the ages II and
IL join your young folks column. Our
papas take your paper and like it very
much. We like to read it, too. es-
pecially the fifth page. Our school be-
gins the second Monday in January.
Our teachers name is Mr.. Langley.
He is a very good teacher. His scholars
all like him very much. We study
arithmetic, grammar, history, geogra-
ply, reader and speller. The name of
the school house is Oak Grove. There
is five months of our school. We ex-
pect to have a nice time al the close.
If this escapes the waste basket we
will write again. We will close with
best wishes to you all.
Your friends,
LENORA SEAwELL & MINNIE SEAwELL
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
POETRY
Written for The PROGRESSIVE FARMER.I
THR WISHER.

I wish I was a muIti-miliOnaire
Like Vanderbilt. the railroad King,
ia damn tie people, till would stand their
And iii my Golfers to the brim.
1 wish I had a power like Carlisle's,
I'd set me up a calf of old
Through N pet ~yndicates and II hothschLIus'
And leave vile silver in the cold
wish I was a Wall street fnancier,
To handle bonds for Uncle sam;
I'd make nv pile dead sure. and clean 1 u smear
The Misunderstanding, trustful lamb.
viab was a statesman. posted well,
/ would be foremost in the line
When there was a lobby V, tie to sell.
And live in clover all the time.
wish 1 was a tariH maker wise,
I'd put protection up so high
That he who of The manufacturer buys
Would think he'd have TO climb the sky.
I wish I was the head of some combine
And held the neCessarleS If life
I'd let folks sta We without a far of fine,
And make my millions by their strife.
wish I was a Spectator bold.
With luck that every ventura wins,
I'd corner things of all the world and hold
Them. JOseph-like. in sJOred-up bins
I wish I had the making of the laws,
Like lobby plutOcrats dictate,
I'd l-giSIats to weed out all the flaws
That barred my mOney-greed to hate
wish l was a sh-ewd political boss
With nv machine we'll gearet a. d oiled,
I'd make the voters pull just like a horse,
My w~ire-wOrked schemes, and not be tOiled.
wish I was a Duke from o'er the water,
HOwe'er no count aud mean and poor,
I'd have my choice to wed the richest daughter
So that l made her title sure.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

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.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21
Wants.

WANTED-Every man who has land for sale
to advertise in The Progressive Far er.
WANTED-EHeTy man wins raises blOoded
horses, cattle hogs or chickens " advertise
them in The Progressive Farmer.
WAN 'ED-5OO manufacturers doing business
in North Carolina to advertise their various in
dustries in The Progressive Farmer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

Do you know a good farm
and fruit paper when you see
it? Let US send you the
Rural We7O- Yorker this week.
Send your address ; no money.
The Rural New-Yorker,
400 Pearl street, New York.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-01-21

Thou blatant, irony. misbegOtten cuss,
Who thTiftlesS never earned a cent,
How Arrest thou to NEEDLE, with such fuss,
nj give thy whimseys such free vent?
U. B. GWYNN.
Nance, n. c.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
TILTTONSVILLE.

TIltonsville, o., May 9.-Mr. Powers
OF St Cl1irsville, was here Wednesday
Mr.. Lyman R. Waddle, OF Beaver
Pa. spent a week with his uncle
William Medill, and left for Sistersville
W. Va, to accept a position with the
Victor Oil Company.
shannon Cunningham is attending
the Wheeling Business College.
Mrs. Lavinia Schneider leaves for
Oakland and other points in California
next Monday. Mrs. Schneider expects
to remain about three months with her
daughters.
Mrs Mary AIKEN and Miss Georgia
spent Wednesday in Wheeling.
The teachers hired for the next term
of school prove to be the same, with the
exception of Miss West. who taught in
the primary department. with Prof
Bigger as principal Mr. Cunningham in
the intermediate. and Miss Katie Roth
i'm the primary department We pre-
dict a very successful school year.
John Jones and sister Miss Lizzie,
were in town Friday evening calling on
friends and attending choir practice.
Mrs. Martha Medill visited relatives
in Brilliant and Steubenville Saturday,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10

Harr. on last Wednesday evening. and
all present spent most enjoyable ev-
ening.
Mrs. Freeman Kelley, Of Halleek,
Mongolia county, was the guest OF her
daughter. Mrs. Henry Hess, OF this
place. Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Charles CAN'T and little child
left for Morgantown last Tuesday TO
visit friends.
Joseph Graham's family left this
week for Tucker county to join Mr.. Ora
ham, where they will reside in the fu-
ture.
II. f. Leonard is able to be out after
a few days sickness.
Samuel Brown moved his family into
A. B. Rooms property, on Water street
last Saturday.
Mrs. Belle Helmick, Mrs. Harry XII
ger and Miss Mollie Leonard spent
Wednesday in Warrington, the guests
of friends
Miss Cora Gantz left Monday for
Bridgeport, Harrison county, to visit
relatives.
The Junior League of the NJ. Z.
Church gave an entertainment on last
Thursday night, which proved a sue
cess socially and financially. A lady
Quartette Of the NJ. F. Church, Fair
mont, furnished the music.