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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07
BY WALTER /. WomsLE.

"
BY WALTER 1. WoMsLE.
Absurd, indeed, are statements made
By meu we Outlines see;
They tell US that they love their wives,
Bat, lol how can this bet
ii.
F,om earIv morn till dewy ave
His faithful partner delves;
ahe clear the house, she cooks his
meals
To none der woes she tells.
Che a. VS. the wood Co heat the stove
And burn upon the hearth,
while he her lord and master" struts
AZ UnO' he o Ened the earth.
M fort that she makes, it seems,
Gan please his cultured" taste
"Tne bread is burnt and scorched," " he
says
The coffee made in haste"
nNv mother-she knew how TO cook"
He'd sneerInglY remark;
"Bus you, 1t seems can never learn
The culinary art
nHer biscuits, they were always done,
But never overlooked;
Che used her brains and common sense
And no tomfoOlery book"
VII.
"The eggs she fried in gravy brown,
And sometimes butter, too;
But never used plain lard or grease,
As you invariably do"
And thus he grumbIed day after day
Her faults ne only saw;
TVS this and ''thRt"-a thousand
things
That could only be done by ma"
No wonder that the roses red
From her soft cheeks have fled
No wonder that tne loving heart
Within her bosom bled.
<.
No wonder that the love light soft
Has died from her bright eyes;
Aud oft from g now pailld lips
There cometh naught but signs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

81 asked the young woman In frOnt
of me to remove her big hat 30 I could
g the STAGE" did she do it," mo;
she said If she held her hat in her lap
she couldn't see the stage herself
Chicago Record.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

"Do you call that fresh porkG" said
the chonic GROWER. why, it's an in
suit to every hog In the land"
81 beg your pardon, said the waiter,
politely. 81 did not mean to insult
you."-Ex
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

On a dull November day, five weeks
later, the hospital having been broken
up, I was on horseback, accompanying
a train of convalescents, en- route for
Harper's Ferry. We were not five
miles out from Winchester when q
couple Of troops, in the uniform Of
our cavalry escort, rode up to me
quickly from behind, and asked me ex.
clEedIy to go with them at opce to at
tend one Of our boys who had been
shot by some skulker near by.
Unsuspectingly, Iacceded, and away
We rode to a hollow a little way off
from the turnpike and to the
But hardly were we out of sight of the
road, when suddenly on each side of
my head a big cavalry pistol pointed
its black mUzzle, while a determined
voice Missed in my ear, Our prisoner,
dOctorl Keep still, or you're a dead
mRnr'
Go be COnttnWedO
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

To be thrown upon ones own 70
sources is to be cast in the very lap Of
fortune; for our faculties then undergo
a development and display an energy
of which they were previously an
Observation-Disclosures.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07
CAREFUL WIFE.

Now Henry, don't forgetI The band
round your hat means that you must
Qder hat medicine at the druggists;
Ne strIng round your finger is for the
.aeatre tickets; the bow on your arm
so remind you to post my letter to
mother, and knot in your handkerchief
. Tor taat paper of needles, and that
Oean in your shoe will remind you OF
"e cora plasterf. Good bye, dear,
ana be cAreful of yourselfI'-Ex.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

"Tm afraid that bed is not long
enough for you" said the landlord to a
six foot guest. ''Never mind" he re
piled, I'll add two more feet to it
when I get in. "-Ex.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

We nave at last succeeded in dis
%'slng a portion of our enemy from
~slf ar-9aghoIdI' exclaimed the al
-Yss o~ge2.hless Spanish officer.
no" ia you manage it9"
NJ Gave men and / went too close
WI r .hey we're and they came out
Uuch- j us."-Ex.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

Don't think that every sad eyed
woman you meet has loved and lost.
Perhaps che loved and got him.-Ex.
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suspicion, this aforesaid, self.styled
John Petherington.
Ny heart sank with horror as I re
allied the situation. For, taken within
our lines, wearing our uniform, and
caught secretly communicating with a
prisoner from the enemy, my poor or
derby was, under martial Law, a con
victed spy, whose doom was the gal
lows, and /, who had already grown
to love the engaging lad, was to hand
him YER to the hangmanI Sick and
faint, / motioned mutely to Pethering-
ton to stay where he was, and stag
gered to my inner tent for a struggle
Of heart against head.
Here is your ORDER" said head,
land there is your man-your man a
spy, In war that most dangerous of all
eRemiesr' But" rejoined heart, lis
he a spy-can he be, that mere strip
ling, so frank end outspoken alwaysG
Who would set such an innocent for
an important secret service9"
And quickly my eager heart remem
bered these points: In the tent with
the major the boy was speaking of q
leave-that is, a IL rave of absence from
duty. Now Winchester was a hostile
town, where it was an open secret
that Mosby's followers came and went
at pleasure, in any simple disguise, in
spite Of Union pickets. What then,
more natural than that one of Mosoy's
youngsters, such as undoubtedly Peth
erington was, should on getting a leave,
don a blue uniform as a disguise and
slip into Winchester to visit parents
or sweetheart
had no sooner thought this than l
believed it; and before head could have
time to rejoin, I rushed to my table in
the outer tent and quickly wrote a pass
for the bearer through-th the military
lines Of the hospital, to visit Winches
ter and return.
/ held out the paper to Petherington;
and then, for the fret time since the
incident in the majors tent, our eyes
met.
In the look of the boy there was the
keenest anxiety, but nothing of guilt.
With meaning emphasis then, I said,
You have been asking for leave to
go to the city for a few hours; here is
a pass, and you may, if you choose, go
at oncel And, by the way, there is a
notice out of a rebel spy who will be
hanged when caught, and who. by the
description, must look dangerously
like you. So you had better give the
patrol q wide berth understand"
Understanding all, the poor lad posi-
lively staggered under a surge Of emo
ton, and gulped and gasped in an
effort to speak. But nervously motion,
ing him away, / repeated, pOintedly,
You may, if you choose. go at once"
So. with a gesture as if in despair of
expressing his gratitude, the boy
dashed out, and q moment later had
the freedom of the night. With white
lie deceit, then, I penned an ansWe to
the medical director, saying that, I'm
the suspect, Payherington,
had just been given a short leave of
absence, but would be arrested at
once should he return. But, needless
to say, return be never did.
And 80, innocent that he was, he
was not hanged.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

An Irish lover remarked, 'It's very
pleasant to be alone, especially when
your sweetheart is wild EEK.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07
EgW NEITHER Or Us was HANGED.

81OO Prize Story.
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Gar 4.

lhepubh>hed by special Arrangement with the
1ouLhs Companion, In two parts
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

rIttsH for The Progressive Farmor.I
H9 Haasds9 Bs9.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

Absurd, indeed, are statements made
By men we ofEtimes see;
They tell US that they love their wives,
Bat, lOl how can this bet
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

N the 19sh of October, 1864,
the memorable day Of the
Battle of Cedar Greek,
when Sheridan. riding rap
idly from Winchester to
me front, turned route into
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

srom earIv morn till dewy eve
His faithful partner delves;
ahe cleans the house, she cooks his
meals
To none der woes she tells.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-12-07

Oba ssws the wood Co heat the stove
And burn upon the hearth,
while he her lord and master" struts
Az CnO' he o Rned the earth.
The times., 1897-12-18
Old District Claims

A tin having for its purpose the settle
inent OF the uiu claims against the District
Of Columbia has been introduced in the.
House by Mr.. Catchings, Of Mississippi IL
sets forth:
That IN the adipdicat ion OF claims here
tofore brought under the provisions Of the
act emitted An act 10 provide for the
settlement Of all outstanding claims against
the District OF Columbia, anu couferring turts-
uiction OH the court Of ella inns to he ,r the
same, and for other purposes. no sum
ia excess Of the sum named in the written
contract allow ed by the late board of plalic
works OF the late hoard or audit of the Dis
trict and paid to claimants for work lone
or materials furnished for the District at
the rates Est abished and allowed by the
board OF pubic works, and known as board
rates shall be pleaded or allowed 8 a
sel-on or counter claim against any claim
for work done or materials pro vided for ,he
District, 80 far as the prices allowed dre
pald We're reasonable, Just and equitable.
Ana In all Cases here such set-ofr rg
counter claim has been allowed, pleaded
or traverse filed against such claim in
ca ses heretofore brought, the claimant SHAH
in such cases be entitled to a re-hearipa, Of
his case: Provided, That Il motion sp,cf
iically setting forth the claim therefor shall
be made within ninety days after the ap-
prevail OF tins act, and no rehearing shall
be mad or granted upon any other point
The times., 1897-12-18
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Conneaut, o. Dec. IA general strike
of ore handlers is on here.
Dallas, Texas, Dec. 1.-THE first moist
ure Texas has had IN many weeks fell
last night in the form oc sleet and snow.
Buffalo, y Y, Dec. i7-Three firemen
were seriously injured in a $4,000 fire
this morning in the store OF Charles Richard
son.
Trenton, y. J., B-c. 1.-THE police have
settled down othe theory that Mrs. Robert
Gum was murdered Tuesday night by
some one of the gang OF Italians az work
building the new reservoir.
Port Huron, Micn., Dec. 1.-THE most
disastrous fire that has occurred in Port
Huron for years was the burning OF the
electric light works this morning. The
loss viii reach $4,000.
New York, Dec. .1T.-Mrs- Bernar Schultz,
who v as shot on Wednesday night 10y her
husband, at their home. in Clifton Park,
Weeha vixen Heights, HobOken, died this
afternoon Of her injuries.
Marshantown, Iowa, Dec. 17.-Letts-
Fletcher, wholesale grocery house, the larg-
est in the state was completely destroyed
by fire today. Loss, 100000; insurance,
SS6,500. Spontaneous combustion is given
as the cause.
The times., 1897-12-18
OBITUARY NOTES.

William Moller, for many years widely
known SIS sugar reffuer, died 1T bis
home, In New York, yesterday.
John Y. Vandervoorst, who was ccn-
nected with the Carnegie Steel Company,
died Of q hemouhage Yesterday, DIT Echo
Mountain, Pasadena, Cal.
John d. Morse, one Of the oldest ana
most prominent residents OF Evanston,
H., an intimate friend Of Abraham Lin
coin, aRc a veteran Of the Black Hawk
war. died at midnight last night at his
home.
Lieutenant william NJ. Wood, forty
seven years old, an inspector of
ordnance, in charge Of the coast de-
fences at Bridgeport, Conn, died unex-
pectedly OF heart disease at his home in
New Rochelle, \. Y, Thursday night. He
was the son Of Surgeon General William N.
Wood, and was graduated from AunapoIisin in
1860. Lieut.. Wood has been an under Of
ficer on the c. ). S. Philadelphia and tn.
United states ram katahdin. and until re-
Gently wa sstati0nedou the island OF HAWAII.
where he v wasin charge OF the improvements
in Pearl Har bor. Mrs. Woodland her daughter
had been living in Washington until re
Gently when they went to New Rochelle.
The times., 1897-12-18

grounds; Rock Creek Church road, from
brigntwuod avenue westwardly to SpTmS
ROAD: North Capitol street, from its pres
ent northern terminus 10 tie Soldiers
Home grounds; Benning road from Eff
teen street east to the eastern boundary
of the District OF Columbia: Twentieth
street northwest, from Piney Branch to
Rock Creek National Park; I street north
west, from High street to Conduit road.
Conduit road, from the point where it
VIII be intersecteu by I street when cX
lthued 10 the boundary OF the District OF
Columbia.
+ street northeast from Fifteenth street
10 Benning road.
Fort y-thtrd street northwest, from the
Canal road lO the northern boundary OF the
District of Columbia.
pennsylvania avenue, from the eastern
end OF the bridge, across the Eastern Branch
tO the sonthea stern Loundary OF the Dis
trict of Columbia
Ihe commissioners, in improving the be-
fore-named streets, shall give precedence
TO that portion OF any OF said streets where
the land is donated. The EfIl also provides
that the sum OF $4,000, or 80 much there
OF asmaybe necessary shall be xpendedby
the Commissioners III completing the maps
and plans for the extension OF the street..
and avenues over the entire area OF the
District of Columbia and establishing the
grades.
The times., 1897-12-18
How 20 Prevent rneumonin.

At this time OF the year cold is very
easily contracted. and difIeft to run its course
without the aid Of some reliable cough
medicine is liable 10 result in that dread
disease, pDcumonia. We know Of no better
remedy 10 cure a cough ur cold than Cha n.
berlains Cough Remedy We have used il
quite extensively and it fas aIwa VS. given
ntiresatisfaCtion .-oola gah. Ind. Ter CHIEF
This is The only remedy that is known to
be certain preventive Of pneumon Ia
Among the many thousands who Ia We used
II Tor colds and la grippe We have never ct
learned OF 4 single care having resulted in
pneumonia Persons who have wea K lungs
or have reason TO fear an attack of upau.
monia, should keep the remedy at hand.
The % and 90 cent sizes for sale by Henry
Evans, wholesale and retail druggist. 93s
T stand Conn. ave ands st. NV: ana 1923
Nd. ave. no.
The times., 1897-12-18

The poem by Rudyard K1phng, printed
in The Times on the 26th of November en-
titled White Horses" should have leen
credited to Liter ature,' anew international
weekly published in this country, by
Harper & Bros, of New York. The poem is
protected by copyright, but, as 1t was saken
from new spaper that had originally stolen
it from Literature" The Times was de-
ceived. Apology is due to the Messrs
Harpers, and is hereby extended.
The times., 1897-12-18
seeret service work

Chief HazeH, OF the secret service, yes
terday issued bis annual report. 1t shows
tie remarkable activity OF his agents Tor
tic past year il catching crooks. or tie
S42 arrests, 600 were for making and
showing queer coin, and 81 for counter
feiting paper money. Nearly half a mil
lion dollars worth Of spurious money was
recovered SIX new counterfeit notes
we're placed IN circulation during the year
The times., 1897-12-18
starting on a 2o.ooo-MtIe Jonrner

New York, Dec. 1.-THE Klondike steam.
ship City OF Columbia, with passen GERS
bound fer the Alaska gold fields, did hot
get away from port until this morning.
when the vessel passed out at quarantine
The Columbia is going To the mouth of
the Yukon, Which is l9,5O0 miles by water
from here If she reaches there, Il viii
be the longest single voyage ever made bv
a steamship.
The times., 1897-12-18
Traction Company's Authority

Chairman Babcoc2, Of the House Com
mittee ON the District Of Columbia, re-
Gently wrote the District Commissioners
To asceitain by what authority the Cap
itai Traction Company is changing its fi.o.
tive power from cable TO underground
electric system. He receiv ed a reply from
the Commissioners yesterday which stated
that permission had been given by them
to the company under the provisions Of
the District appropriations act Of Marct,
2 1888.
The times., 1897-12-18

American Fish TO Be Exhibited.
The Senate yesterday passed a Joint reso-
iuiloI accepting the invitation Of the Nor
Tegiau government 10 participate in the
Int, Iio tionaI Fish Exposition, to be held
81 Bergen in sSS, and Appropriated S2O,-
GOO fOr that purpose.
The times., 1897-12-18
Or INTEREST TO OLD SOLDIERS.
DISABLED" Veterans of Earning Ca
pacity and Their Pensions

pacity and Their Pensions
Nj. Ball, OF Texas, is not believer
In the law which permits Person TO
draw pension and also receive an income
from fees or salary OF more than 500
Mouth from the Government. lie Las
introduced bill in the House which
will receive some hearty support, to the
effect that while any empIoye OF the Gov
ernment is receiving 500 month or
more nom salaries or fees, he shall lot
recelyeA a pension, and the same shall
be withheid while ne is an employe.
The bill viii be fought energeticauy by
the old soldiers and sailors IN the depart
ments.
The times., 1897-12-18
Fire on the Dolphin

Commodore BunCe, commanding the Eew
York navy yard, telegraphed Secretary
Long yesterday that fire was disIov-
cred in the stureroOm Of the Dolphin yes
tcrday morning ana was extinguished WITH
no great damage.
The times., 1897-12-18
lie rREs1pEN1,s cALLERs.
Senator CulIom Advocating Ma1o
CrumhaugL'z AppOintment.

senator tullom Advocating N-aJor
Crumhaugh'z appointment.
TIE President received great many
S1nators and Representatives yesterday
among whom were Senators Kyle, Cullom,
Faulkner, Hale, spooner, Quay and Mitch
81 and Representatives Lands, JOY Col
Stone, Of Pennsylvania, and Mills.
ir. Cullum, Il is understood, Is pushing
Crumbaugh FOR the position of chief
Coast and GeOdatc Survey.
ney General McKenua was with ,he
1dshoTt willie, tits expected that
nation OF Gov. Griggs TO succeed
ma viii soon be sent to the
The times., 1897-12-18
To Extend Time for Const

To Extend Time for Construction
Mr. Smith, Of Arizona, introduced in the
House yesterday bill granting the right
Of way through the san Carlos Indian
reservation to the ella Valley, Globe, and
Northern Railroad Company, SO as 10 ex-
tend the time for the construction OF
the road for two years.
The times., 1897-12-18
Indian Affairs Subcomn,,.oa

A meeting was held yesterday by the
subcommittees of the Senate and House
on Indian affairs. They discussed very
fully tie situation, but reached no con-
clusions t. warrant the adoption of anv
specific plan.
The times., 1897-12-18

EAIENSlON OF HIGHWAYS IN THE
District of Columbia ashingtOn, D. c.,
December 3, 1S9T.-TO Whom II May Con
Germ Tie commission created by section
OF the act or Congress approved March
(, 1898, entitled An act to provide a
permanent system OF highways in that
part OF the district OF Columbia lying out
HiSSioneTs OF the District OF Columbia "A
cerufled copy OF map showing a pro-
posed permanent system OF highways in
the District or Columbia within the area
west OF Rock Creek. This map and plats,
showing IN detail how each lot and tract
Is affected by the proposed system Of
highways, are now on exhibition In room
No. Al. fourth floor OF the District build
ing All persons interested are invited to
examine the map and plats. The COM
mission viii consider any suggestions or
protests concerning the location OF any
highway OT portion Of high way as shown
on the map. The suggestions and pro-
tests must be in writing and must set
forth clearly the reasons Tor the cha nEes
and show the property owned or controlled
10y the obiector. All protests, and 50 forth,
THIRTY-FIRST OF MARCH, 1898. and
be addressed TO the Chief Of Engineers,
u. ). Army, War Department, Washing
ton, ID. {. The commission viii meet April
IA, 1898, at $50 o clock a. m, III the
office OF the Secretary Of War, 20 dispose
OF all objections, and viii then hear orally
from tnoS- who desire To thus support their
written objections.
R A ALGER, Secretary OF War.
C.N. BLISS. Secretary OF the Interior.
JOHN NJ. WILSON,
Chief OF Engineers, q. s. A.
eet0-15teXS Highway Commission.
fel-15t- eXS
The times., 1897-12-18
Army Officers Ordered to Alaska

Gen Miles has telegraphed Gen. Mer-
riam, at Vancouver Barracks, to send three
officers OF the Army to Dyea, to ascer-
tain the best means of getting supplies TO
Da awson in aid of sufferers in the Klon-
dixie
The times., 1897-12-18
Examination of stenographers

An examination of the Treasury Depart
ment stenographers will be held in the
latter part of January to test their ef-
ficiency, with special reference to speed.
The times., 1897-12-18
Open Evenings till 8.
Saturday
Drapery
Specials.

This week we have an
unusually large number of
small lines of goods that
we will sell at cost. Many
OF the things are just suited
for Christmas gifts, such as
sofa pillows, table covers,
portieres.
Here are a few of to-
morrow's specials:
18 Sofa Pillows. best
qualities China Silk, Turk
ish designs and Moire
stripes.
Reduced from $500 to
So. SO.
y Bagdad Sofa Pillows,
"a inch square. Best quality
down.
Reduced from $500 to
ST. 80.
"a pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 81 yds. by so
inches.
Reduced from 81. 50 to o9c
2epairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 81 yds. by 90
inches.
Reduced from s.. IS to
ST .48.
IS pairs Tapestry Por-
there's, 81 yds. by so inches.
Reduced from $500 to
S3.15
is pairs Rope Portieres.
Reduced from $500 each
to.-...........--.....-- So. go
"YOur Credit Is Good"
Lansburgh
Furniture Co,
1870 F St. n. w.
The times., 1897-12-18

Do ynu know that you can have
The Morning, Evening and sunday
Times-the only COMPLETE ne VS.
paper published Ia Washington
served to you ny carrier for fifty
cents n month2
The times., 1897-12-18
Vessel ordered 20 port Au Prince.

The Detroit has been ordered 20 Port au
Frince from Key West. she viii Itlieye
tie Marblehead, which Will proceed TO
Key West and then TO Navassa.
The times., 1897-12-18
AND POOR
TREATED ALIKE BY
DR., YOUNG,
Cor. 18th and F Sts.
S5 A MONTH

Covers full treatment aud all me dicines, no
matter wdat disease the patent Is suffer
Ing from. Dr., Young mas acquired won
derful mastery over all Disorders of the
Brain and Nervous System, Diseases OF the
Skin and Blood. syphilis, Varicocele, Strlc-
ture, Sexual Weakness, due To oYerwork,
past fOilias and excuses, causing Nervous
Exhaustion, Brt,.u Fag, Self Dlstrist, Inn
potency. Inability TO Concentrate the Mind,
Pimples, Back Pains A version TO Society,
Partial or Total Paralysis. and Insanity.
Hours-1o Q TO L. and to daily; Sun
day, TO 9.
n0NQTTI IpkWI0M IN PER ON OR TDpU
UUNDUblhllUN BT LETTER fFGG
Il ~
The times., 1897-12-18

SPIRITUA LISM-Miss Maggie GauIe VIII
be at 905 II street northwest every day
during this week WORn . Hail. Friday
night, as usual. del PIT
The times., 1897-12-18

PERSONS ha wing garments with the late
Henry Eiokei, I'll New York ave,
can nave same BY pa wing charges at ANTON
IkoC Il = Dy elnE ESJa DllSnmeut SO l2th
St. NV. All goods not called FOR IN so
days viii = sold ID pay charges.
Gel6-3t-era
The times., 1897-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICE

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA Wash
ingtuu, December II, 1897. ordered.
Tnat Article XIII OF the Police Regulations
or the District Of Columbia as revised
ami aIucuusu uece mber 16. 1895, Is
hereby amended by adding thereto the
following sections. Sec. IL. That no
merry -gO-TOund or flying-hoTse machine
shall hereafter DC located or operated on
COS ..nl OF tNrO-tmTdS OF the residents
within two squares in each direction from
the place where such ry-gO-rOund or
TlyiuE-hOTSe machine is proposed 10 be
located Sec. 4. No circus shall hereafter
be located. operated or conducted on any
lot or open space without the written con
two squares in each direction from the
place Where such circus is proposed TO be
lOcated.' JOHN B. WIGHT, W. NJ.
Black Commissioners or tne District Of
Columbia 1t