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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
EGG PCFFS.
MUSIC IN TIE HOME.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer,
Il Is the duty Of parents to make the
home as pleasant as possible for the
children that are growing up in it, and
to throw around than every Influence
fer good.
The impressions made on the minds
in the home are more deeply rooted
and more abiding than all others in
life. Home should be the mo t attrac-
tive place IN ell TIE world, a haven Of
rsst from eli outside worries and vcxa
lions, 8 place whore the ties are too
s,rong, the affections too deep for an
enemy 10 creep IL and set at variance
This only can be brought about by the
love for the good, tie true, the beauti
tui, being iEstill8d into the young minds
as they grow, and so become part of
their very nature. Music Ia one Of the
sweetest attractions for both the old
and the young in making the home
pleasant.
The songs sung there as the family
assemblies around the Instrument at
event:dP, will linger with them after
long years have passed, fer in their
hearts they perish not. Learn the chill
dren to sing, aud sing with them. for
all too 0 their voices will be pain
fully si!en5 in your home, grown I'D
and wandered away. and perhaps some
OF them gone never to return.
often fad myself hunraing sona
song aId when 1 think OF Whist I'm
singing l sigh as I think Of those
whose voices once Joined mine in sing
ing that song that are now far awav,
The dy ing man in q foreign Iaud voiced
the sentiments Of eli, when he was
asked by a friendly bystander, if there
was any thing he could do for him re-
piled; Sing to me a song my mother
used to sing"
Make your home a loving ore 9
pleasant one, a musical one, then each
m mber rs he sCands Oh tie doorsrer
ready for his departure, will cast a
lingering look behind AMI say in hia
heart, God bless YOU my dear Cd hame
n all l leave behind for:
ny i'pre Of time can still the china
" IL. - far hidden lrI.. ia OH1Ho
IT, - ~ ears through al the years
AN ia TIME music dwtIls.'
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
Written for THB PRoGRESsIvB FARMER.l
ON The BATTLBF FIELD.

The sun had sunk beneath the hori
z0n, and the rosy twilight was darken-
ing. Smoke of cannon filled the air.
The dead and dying lay scattered all
around, foe and friend, horseman and
foOtman, young and old, lay dying side
by side. Two women were laboring
hard on the field, searching in the
darkness for a suff ring son or brother.
Ali day long they had been there, bind
ing wounds and speaking words of
comfort to the dying soldiers. And
not far away, like dull thunder, the
battle rolled. One woman knelt beside
a man who had been hit by a musket
ball. His brow was torn by e bayonet.
she prepared a blanket all ragged and
Bloody for his head to rest upon. He
raised his eyes to the kindly face bend
ing above him and said, 1 have been
a wicked man, I was q hayward boy.
I never needed my mothers tears and
loving ]entreaties. This wound in my
breast was made by the bullet from
u4N " LAOGAIO4 . SoAA LA VIC OAASA4S .
line. Pray for me before l die!' And
she did pray. She cl8sped her hands
and prayed for the salvation Of his soul,
that he might inset his mother by th8
Crystal S3a. Her prayer reached
Heaven, for when she looked again
into the face on the blanket it was still
and cold. The eyes were peacefully
closed and the whsle features wore a
smile calm ard beautiful. 1t was
enough &c tssure that the spirit had
pa 38ed into the realms Of bliss. They
laid him with their deed and turned to
soothe the living.
She peered through tie darkness to
see if there was another mangiod one
abe might do something for. she heard
4 painful groan beneath her. Sac
stopped and saw q soldier fair and
young laying with his face to the sky
and eye closed. He was fearfully
Urn with Ianc08. She touched that
damp forehead with her hand. He
oponsd his eyes and looked at her.
There was born upon his face a smile
and he said, Hold my hand and listen,
| have a anxious mother across the
oceans foam. That mother is praying !
for her child. She is watching for the !
ship that will bear h6r darling to her
again. But that ship will never sail. |
Good woman I want to hear you sing"
Her voice rQae clear ard full amid the ]
whistling winds and blasting cannon, /
till it seemed to rise above the deafen
ing sounds, above the bloody battle !
field, upward, higher, higher, it was
waited, and still she sang the pure
melodies of Home Sweet Home"
When the last WORDS died away the
blonde head of the dying soldier fell
ove against her bosom heavily. The
dim eyes had looked their last. The
pale sweet face was sill forever. His
golden hair nestled in curls so thick
and damp to his white brow. He was
beautitul-yes, even in death.
Somebody darling, somebody's boy,
the obj ct of some anxious mothers
prayers, lay sleeping the sleep that lie
never broken till Gods IN voice calls
him from his resting place on the bat
to the bar Of sdgement where
ne will meet his mother on the right
haI d to be blest through long eternity.
IDA NGOLD MASTEN.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
YES, HE DID.

Admiral David D. Porter once said
that he had asked a friend vino had
fought all through the war, and made
an excellent record, if he had ever
killed G man.
Yes" he answered, in q remoreeful
tone. Eat Bull Run I ran at the first
fire. 4 Confederate chased me for ten
miles, and was then so exhausted that
he dropped dead" youths Companion.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02

question. Who settled North Carolina
and when2 1t was Sir Walter RALEIGH
IN the year Of 1885. l will try to an.
a"er Bessie F. Freshwater's question.
Il was Joshua that commanded the
sun and the moon to staad sill. will
close By asking q few questions.
Which is the largest City on the Miss
lssipplrlVer, and wno was Gha Itch Presi
dent OF the United States, and when
vas ho i~nauguratod and how CID was
ha7
Yours respectfully,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
YOUNG FOLKS
From Mecklenburg County.

Mr. EditOr:-I will try to write my
first letter to THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
am q little farm boy 10 years old.
Papa takes your good paper and I like
to read it very much. 1 will close by
asking a question. What kind Of wood
was the Ark built ou5 Of?
Yours truly,
J. W. KERNS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
ORIGIN OF BLUE RAs
Not Originally a Kentucky Product, FOR
1t Game From Indiana.

MOI ATlgInaIIy 4 AsH-LCKy EEOuUCV -OE
1t Came From Indiana.
q Notice by the papers that L
body in the south RI part of tie Sta g
wants to know where blue graas first
started, " said Prof. John Co!i9t5, ex
State geoIogis5.
"a great many people contend that
it was fret found in Kentucky, but this
is not SO. Blue grass is a NAIVE of the
Wabash valley in Indiana. It was
found in William Henry Harr!son's
troops during the solemn march to
Tippecanoe il 1911 Harrison gathered
& small army az Ohio Falls and started
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02

MI C~rlmsoEOoAk: The time for a
PERSON I" oern Is when he you0g. As
" Pro'r OF this, remember that a man
never Ior5e55 his letters. Mrs Grim
son0eak: He may not forget his own,
Ou5 take notice he often forgets those
d his Hife.-Yoakers Statesman.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
HOUSEHOLD
GINGER SNAPS

GlNGER SNAPS
Ole pint OF moia5ses, ono teaCupful
Of sugar, che teaspoonfuI Of ginger,
enc Of allsplco, one cup Of butter, five
CUBS of aJur. Roll thin ard C15 lhtO
small cakes. Bake in quick yen
MUTTON PIE WITH TOMATOES.
Spread the bottom of g baking dish
with bread crumbs, and fl with alter
nate LAYERS OF cold roast mutton cut Ia
thin slices aud tomatoes peeled Il
sliced. Season each layer with pepper,
salt and bits Of butter. TIE last layer
should be Of tomatoes spread with
breadcrumbs. Bake three quarters of
an hour, and serve Immediately.
STRAWBERRY PUFF PUDDING.
Ole pint OF f3ur, two teaspoonfuls
baking powder and a little salt sifted
together; mix very soft with sweet
milk. Grease several cups, aud into
each Vi a tablespoonful Of the batter,
then n of berries, and then another
Of batter. Place In a steamer and
steam half an hour, Serve wiJhsweet
ened cream or crushed berries and
sugar.
STRAWBERRY CHARLOTTE.
Make a boiled custard Of oue quart
Of milk, yoik5 of SIX eggs and three
quarters OF q cup of sugar, Fill a large
glass dish half full of alternating lay,
ers of sponge cake and fresh strawber
ries. When the custard is cold pour
it over the cake and berries. Beat the
whites Of the eggs TO a stiff froth with
three tabiespoonfuls Of sugar and
spread over the top. 1t can tl5o be
ornamental with scme Of the largest
berries.
EGG PUFFS.
Soften a tablespoonful OF butter to e
creamy consistency By working il with
a fork beat three eggs to a froth and
add them to the butter; add also q level
teaspoonful Of salt and six tablespoon
fuIs of -four. Beat all these together
until they foam, then put them into
buttered earthen cups or small tin
pans, and bake in a not oven for about
half an hour, OF until they r cooked
through and nicely Drowned. Serve
hot Tor Breakfast or luncheon.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
POETRY
SONNET TO The UNION SPIRIT.

All hail to thee, invinCible Spirit whose birth
EatL thrilled our land from shore to shore
with pIid1!
We wplcdme tEea with thankful hearts, AID
VIDE extcndt d doors. a-it upon the earth.
We loIg enchanted, had learned thy matches
worth.
Thou, srt the same though now on Peace's
lTISu fur}sst thy snowy sails, t at once defed
The tyrart Oppression, mochiug him with
mirth,
Vhi h &c .ocd from the clnncn's thrilling TOer.
Abidc-we know tie sill. whatever b thy
A En5w5ne love the never less but m re;
Ayid--a-d hOEe's brishU star, from "iUudIess
W shine upon a he .ve1-Our vernaI shore,
TIN palty strife relucJant flies or oies
E NENLIN STOt T.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
PASSENGERS LEAVING RALEIGH ct 200

PASsLNGERS leaving RALEIGH At 200
an. make close connection at Greens
bcrn for all points North and south;
also for all Western Moth Caroline
points. arriving in AsbeviIIe 3:62 D.
m, and Charlotte l1:40 a. n. DOUbie
daily trains between Rsleigh, Char.
lOtta and Atlanta.
No. Il. leaving Greensboro at 1913 a.. LII, ar.
irving At Raleigh at 100 d. m, carries Il sleeping
Car- SO. b, leaving Raleigh at 4: 3 p. m, also
carries a sleeping car. All trains leaving Raj
eigh for Greensboro connect there with fast
tn OUgh trains for the North and South, In
Guiding two limited vestibUles each way.
Through tickets On sale at principal stations
70 al points. For rates or Information, auDIy
% any agent Of the company, OF 10
J. S. B. THOMPSON, Supt. First Division, Dan.
vile, Va.
W. B. RYDER, Supt. Second Division, Char.
lOtte, \. &.
W. H GREEN. w A. TURK,
Gen'l Supeyintendent, Geni Pass. Ant
Washington, y. y. Washington, DO
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-06-02
Southern Railroad Company.
Richmond and DanvilIe and North Care.
lima Divisions.
In Effect Feb. 9, 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH, N. c.;

TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH, N. G.:
ECO (Datly for Durham, Oxford, RendeT-
boro, Winston Salem, Salisbury,
8:E Hickory Asheville and Western
e. NJ. North Carolina points; Charlotte,
and all Florida points; Atlanta, Biz
SOB m1ngham, Memphis, New Orleans
T. NJ. and all points South and Southwest;
Daily. DanVille, Richmond, Lynchburg.
Washington and all points North.
Pullnlan sleeping car from Raleigh to
= Greensboro on train leaving at 4G8
lp. In.
Biz FOR Selma, Goldsboro, Fayetteville,
2. n. Wilmington, NOrehe&d City, New
Daily. Berne and all Joints In Eastern
11'29 A. NJ. North Carolina.
$50
III IL For Selma, GoIdsboro, Wilson, Tar
ETCa1t boro and all Eastern Carolina pOinta.
Sunday.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RALEIGR
A. NJ.
Daily.
l1E9
a 20. From Greensboro and all Doinw
3:l2 +Crth and SCGEh.
2. N.
Daily.
4C3
?. NJ.
! Daily.
J 800 From GoIdsboro.
) 7. Il.
eX- SIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
THE OLYMPIC GAMES.
GxcessiYely-Cold Weather Materially
Lessons the Attendance.
COMPETE.
AMERICANS
shooting Honors Won by Greeks
Trimming Race-snbre Contest
Gymnastic Performances - Athens
ThrCnged.

ATHENS, April 9.-This was the fourth
day Of the Olympic games. The weather,
which had hitherto been mild, changed to-
day. and was excessively cold. This had
a marked effect upon the attendance,
which showed a material falling off. None
OF the American athletes were entered in
to-day's events. 1t is understood that
n large crowd will be present tomorrow
to witness the finals in several OF the
running races.
The first event on the programme to-
day was the shooting contest at 200
metres. 1t was won by NJ. Karassedas,
Greek, who with 40 shots, scored bS3
points. NJ. Bayildes, another Greek, was
second. with 49i. Third and fourth places
were also won by Greeks, the foreign
competitors following after them.
Flack, the Australian, won the 500
metres race. His time was minutes IL
seconds. a Dane was second.
A sabre contest between Georglades and
Karacaes was won by the former
There were several gymnastic contests,
I'm which Greeks carried Off the honors
The city continues thronged with visi-
tors, the places of those who have left
being filed by newcomers. Among the
strangers present are many who have
come from the Riviera.
King Alexander. the young ruler or
Servia, was again to-day an interested
spectator OF the games. a banquet in
his honor will be given at the palace
tonight, and there VIII be a repetition
OF the illumination OF the Acropolls and
the city. which for beauty exceeds any
thing OF the Kind ever before seen here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
REV. MIR. HARRISON CALLED.
The WeII-kDown Evangelist Ten
dered the Fulton Passionate.


Rev. ]. r. Harrison. the well-known
missionary evangelist and educator, will
probably be the next pastor Of Fulton
Baptist church.
The call was extended TO him last night
with great unanimity and enthusiasm; It
Is expected that he will accept, and the
hope is expressed that he will enter upon
his work In a few weeks.
Special interest attached TO the meeting
of the congregation held last night, as il
was known that the committee appointed
some weeks ago to recommend pastor
TO succeed Rev. j. w. Daugherty, who
recently withdrew and established The
Apostolic church, would submit their re-
port. The attendance was good for such
a disagreeable night. and beautiful
spirit Of harmony and earnestness pre-
vailed.
The committee reported that after look
ing over the field carefully and prayer
fully. they were satisfied that Rev. j. r.
Harrison was the most desirable man TO
take charge OF the work. The announce
ment was received with evidences Of
satisfaction. and Rev. DR.. l.. II. Thornhill,
of Manchester, and Rev w. S. Leake
who is supplying the Fulton pulpit, spoke
in the highest terms of Mr.. Harrison,
whom they knew well, and regarded as
the very man for the place.
The congregation, with great heartiness,
voted to adopt the recommendation of the
committee, and the formal tender of the
call will be communicated TO Mr..
Harrison at once. While II Is not def
nitely known that he will accept, It is
hoped and believed that he will, and that
he will come without any great delay.
If he can arrange 10 take charge OF the
church the lst OF May it will cause great
rejoicing.
Rev. j. r. Harrison is We'll known and
greatly beloved all over Virginia He Is
a native OF Franklin county, and has
spent almost his entire life in this state.
He was for years one Of the most efficient
missile. aries that the State board ever
had, and has devoted much OF his time
TO evangelistic work, in which his labors
were crowned with great success. Mr..
Harrison founded and for many
years conducted the Southwest Virginia
Female Institute, and has also had a
number OF successful pastorates. He is
now located in st. Joseph, Mo, having
gone there not very long ago from East
Radford. Mr.. Harrison Is a man OF fine
gifts. and has the faculty OF winning the
hearts of the people everywhere he goes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
SITUATION IN ST. LANDRY.
No White supremacists Nisibie-Ne-
uroes Forced to Register.

NEW ORLEANS April "a special 10
the Daily States, dated Opeiousas, La,
says: Quiet prevails to-day In the Paflsh
OF St Landry. No organized pahds Oh
White Supremaclsts are in the neid. Inc
troops are still having good time IN
the Courthouse Square. But few negroes
are awaiting themselves OF the opportunity
10 register. Many applications have been
mad. TO Register Swords by lehdlns
colored men who have registered TO can
Gel their registration from the BOOKS
which, OF course. he Is without au-
thority 10 do, beyond making an entry
in each case to the effect that the party
has applied 10 cancel his legibtration.
There are many proofs coming 10 Ignt
that a system OF terrorism has Deeh
brought TO bear on the negroes TO force
them TO register. and in more Instances
than one, negroes have been threatened
with death if they did not register. the
system of terrorism and threats mas been
used with the effect OF forcing several
leading coIofrd men, who have advised
the colored people not to register or take
any part in politics. to leave the town.
Some who have been compelled to register
under threats declare that they Will leave
the parish before election-day, rather
than vote.
A colored man, living in this town.
who has been forced 10 register under
such threats, made that statement 10 your
CORRESPONDENT to-day. The troops VIII
probably be relieved tomorrow, as thS.e
IL no further use FOR them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
FOR A WRIT OF uABEAs CORPUS.
Binndo's Counsel Enter II Notion
Ctty-Hau Court News Yesterday.

Raffaele Blando, the Italian shoemaker.
sent To iail by Justice Crutchfield yester-
dav upon complaint OF Miss Lena De-
lasandio. through his counsel. Messrs.
II. ST. George Barraud and George T..
Wise. filed a petition In the City Circuit
Court in the afternoon for wit or
habeas corpus. Jude Wexford VIII hear
argument upon the motion at 10 O'Clock
this morning. Biando was before the
Police Court upon the charge OF being
offensive to Miss Delasandio, who resides
with her parents on south Pine street.
and he was remanded to jail IN default OF
surety. " .
several triring cases fixed for trial In
the Hastings Court yesterday were post
poned until the 18th instant.
The will of the late Charles r. whit
lock which was recently in controversy
In the Supreme Court OF Appeals, was
admitted 10 PROBATE YESTERDAY ne
executors Messrs. James Il. Gordon, and
lanes G. Whitlock, qualified, furnishing
bond in the sum Of $4,000 each, without
security. The estate is valued at S'voVV
and Is duly left to the relatives Oh the
deceased.
Under the law recently enacted by the
Legislature a motion for judgment CIV
ing fifteen days notice 10 lhc u. ''"".,i'',
can now be filed Ia the courts sltner
during the terms or In vacation; nuea
this statute motion was entered IN the
law and Equity Court yesterday by w.
Whiting 4 Co. against J. q. johnson *
Co. for judgment for 500. -.
In this court yesterday divorce sun
was brought by Mary L. Cook against
Edwin V. Cook. both OF whom are
polored
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
A CITIZENS LEAGUE.
Coed Government for New Orleans 0dt-
side Democratic Party.
PROPOSITION FROM REGULARS.
White Primary to Choose
Ticket for All the Democrats
of the DETERMINATIONS for
Mayor.
Mayor.

NEW ORLEANS, April e.-Municipal
politics are reaching warm temperature.
An organization, calling itself the "Citl-
zens' League" has been formed. and
claims for its object reform and good
municipal government for the city of New
Orleans, outside the ranks OF the Demo
cratic party. This organization has nomi-
mated Mr.. w. c. Flower for Mayor, but
has made no other nominations as yet.
The regular Democracy held their con-
vention and nominated Congressman
Charles +. Buck, OF the Second District.
for Mayor. and adopted the following:
Whereas, the time has come for all
Democrats to come together in the in
terest of white civilization, and to the
end that good government may be Sc
cured, through the lnstrumentality OF the
white Democrats of this State and city;
therefore, be it
Resolved. That we submit to the or
ganization known as the Citizens
League the following propositions:
Il. That an election be agreed upon, TO
be participated in by the white Demo
Gratis of the city of New Orleans, at
winch election inc TWO llChelS, HloN, thO
one nominated by the Citizens League
and. second the regular Democratic ticket
of this city, be submitted TO the people
for their votes.
'2. That the ticket receiving the ma
jority of votes cast at said electiCR be
declared 10 be the Democratic ticket TOT
the city of New orleans, and pledged to
support the Democratic Governor and
Democratic local and parochial officers;
the ticket receiving the minority OF votes
to withdraw from the field.
"3 Said election to be agreed upon at n
time and place not later than April l1th
next, under rules to be mutually
agreed upon"
The convention then adjourned until
Monday next. BY that time Congressman
Buck will have definitely signlhed his ac-
ceptance or rejection of the nomination
for Mayor and the Citizens League
will have decided what to do with the
proposition of the regulars for white
urinary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
LETTER FROM POPE LEO.
Efforts to Secure International Ar
bitration Commended.

LONDON. April 9.-The Pope through
Cardinal Rampolla, Papal Secretary OF
State, has addressed TO the Chronicle
a letter, OF which the following is a
translation:
Among the most precious gifts the Di-
vine Redeemer bestowed upon the world
was that OF peace. and no better desire
can exist than that peace should reign
on earth. Justly, therefore. the Sow
erelgn PontIff. as Vicar OF the eternal
Prince of Peace. desires and co-operates
with every effort towards the mainte-
nance of concord and "A union Of hearts
among the nations. On this account, his
Holiness. being informed by me OF the
earnestness with which you are promot-
ing the institution OF permanent TIL
bunal for the purpose OF deciding inter-
national controversies. and safeguarding
the people from the periis OF war, can
not but show his satisfaction and express
the wish that God will happily crown
your praiseworthy efforts with success.
,SIqneD "RAMPOLLA."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
Iran Market Higher.

CLEVELAND, o., April 9-The Iron
Trade Review says: The iron mar
ket was further advanced towards
higher ground in the past week. Demand
has not broken loose in any general way.
and the higher prices have not cohvineea
huvers that they need make haste TO
cover. The Pittsburg basis finally estab-
lished for soft steel is s2o.25. with 50 cents,
81, and SIS added, respectively. for Cleye'
land, Chicago, and eastern prices. sheet
bars and tin-plate bars carry - and SbO,
respectively, above the billet figure and
wre-rods s..
While the steel agreement Is sub
stantlal one, as such agreements go,
there are not wanting predictions that
one or two of the largest interests have
submitted to requirements that may be
put under a severe strain in the next
few months. The supply OF tonnage will
be a large factor in the outcome.