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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
North Dnkota scnatorInI situntion.

BISMARCK, n. D., Jan. S.-The senate re
pubicans met In caucus, perfected organiza-
tion and appointed a committee of two to
confer with a committee from the house as
to the time for holding the senatorial
caucus. The Indications are that Hansbrough
will succeed himself, but an effort will be
made by the populists to get enough dis
satisfied republicans to prevent a caucus. in
the hope of helping elect a republican who
will concede something to them for their
support. The republicans OF the assembly
have called a caucus to choose a nominee
for United States senator for Saturday
January .. Two judicial districts, cpmprs-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

Fair ana Colder, with Winds In the
Northwest.


Northwest.
WASHINGTON, JAM S.-The forecast for
Saturday Is:
For Nebraska and Iowa-Fair; colder;
northwesterly winds.
For South Dakota--Generally fair; north
westerly winds.
For .Missouri-Fair; westerly % north
westerly winds.
For Wyoming, Kansas and Colorado
Fair; variable winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA. Jan S.-Omaha record of rainfall
and temperature compared with cor
responding day of the past three years:
1897. 1896. 1895. 1891.
Maximum temperature. 81 SO 20 rs
Minimum temperature. 80 % &c ~
Average temperatures. 40 30 -
Ralntali ..................' ~ w W .Oo
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for the day and since March /,
1896:
Normal temperature for the day.......... IS
Excess for the y...:.................... Y
Accumulated excess since March 1...... 20
Normal precipitation for the day. .02 inch
Deficiency for the day......,..,....., .02 inch
Total precipitation since Mch. l. 35.5i inches
Excess since March 1............ 5.10 Inches
Deficiency corresp'g period 1896, 1l.47 inches
deficiency corresp'g period 1885. 1911 inches
Reports from stations at s ID. IN.
seventy-hfth meridian time.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Carry a Democratic Stronghold.

ELKINS, w. Va, Jan. SIN the munich
pal election held here yesterday the repub-
lican ticket won by seventy-one majority.
The liquor license privilege was voted
down. The town has always heretofore been
n democratic stronghold.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

RamsdclI nugurated.

CONCORD, n. H., Jan. S.-George Rams
dell was yesterday formally inducted into
office as governor. His address dealt chiefly
with changes he deemed advisable in the
form OF the Australian ballot blanks used
in New Hampshire, his wish being to sim
pify the system of voting.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Democrnts nnnnuct at MASON City.

MASON CITY Ia, Jan. S.-(Special Tele-
gram )-Cerro Gordo club celebrated jack
sons day tonight in grand style. Covers
we're laid at the banquet table for 200 Wis.,
itors were present from all over this sec
ton OF the state. NJ. F. Healey, Fort Dodge,
responded to the toast, "Democracys Flu
ture;" C. II. X. Boardman. Marshalltown,
THE Gold Democrat ii. NJ. Rebok, Toledo,
"The Social War" ]. S. Murphy, Dubuque,
"The Press" Mrs. Nina Murray, Nashua,
jackson Patriotem;" Samuel Mitchell, Nora
Springs Need of New Orleans" Mr..
Healey is the new chairman OF the state
committee, and In his address prophesied a
new coalition in the democratic party OF the
state
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

ing eighteen members. have already cru
cused Informally and agreed to support
HansbrouRh. This is the solid republican
strength OF these two districts in the legie-
laturp.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

ASHLAND, Wis, Jan. Skiing G. Staples.
assemblyman-elect for Sawyer, Bayfield, and
Washburn counties, was arrested yesterday
at his home in Iron River, charged with
cmbezzlng funds while chairman of the
town board.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

Jim Devol, farm hand from South Da-
kota, visited the bad lands last night and
ordered bottle of beer in one OF the re-
sorts When II arrived he attempted 10
pay for the order with a pewter half dol
lar. He was thrown into phe street and
dery.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Democratic Caucus Nominees Elected.
JEFFERSON CITY Mo. Jan. S.-The legis-

lature has elected the officers nominated
by the democratic caucuses last night. In
the house. Mr.. Farris was chosen speaker
and Charles w. Green chief clerk. In the
senate Charles W. Pears was elected presi-
dent pro TEN and Cornelius Roche secre-
tary
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

My baby had Eczema In its worst form.
The top of her head was as raw as a piece of
beef, the hair eaten down to the scalp by APP
plying tar poultices, and thought II she ever
got well she would be bald The best physi-
clan in the city attended her, but she con-
tinued TO get worse all the time, and he finally
admitted 1T was the most obstinate case he
had ever seem" and that he was "at his wits
end" Some one suggested CUTIcURA RENE
DIES, which purchased and tried In feio
days noticed a great change. She continued
TO improve, and today Is entirely cured, has
anice head OF hair, IL lively and hearty, and
the disease shows no signs of returning.
send you her photograph to show her as she
is to-day
j. B. JACOBS, 2O3i wilkens Ave-, Bait, Md.
SPEEDY cURE TREATMENT ron ALL sKIs AND BLOOD
HuAoRs = Warm baths with cUTicuEA SOAR. gentle
applications Of CurIcuRA (ointmsn the great skin enre
and mild doses of CUricURA KEsoLyEEI, greatest Of
blood puriheu aud humor cures.
Sold throuR Rhoutlhs world. P0TrER d. @. coHP sole
frops' Boston "iiov to Cure the woHt Eczema, Free
BEAUTIFUL SKIN l'1siGt cIfou.IP IT,. IPIsssSsfe sozf By
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

Prof. Reynolds will close the first week of
his engagement at Creighton hall with to-
nights seance. His "Mesmerlc Mysteries"
have been SO cordially received that his stay
In Omaha VIII be prolonged. No perform
ance will be given Sunday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

"Puddnhead Wilson," With it's quaint cos
tunes, interesting situations and clever com
edy scenes will be the attraction at the
Creighton for two last performances today
matinee will be given today, when an OPP
portunity will be given ladies and children
TO witness Frank Mayo's charming play
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
OBJ sERVATIONS.

A swallow may not make a sum-
mer, but a frog makes a spring.
Andree's balloon trip to the North
Pole seems to be a soar disappoint-
ment.
How few they are to whom the
world is indebted for progress and
great results.
The young man who would rise wish
the sun must not sit up too late with
the daughter.
We live to learn, but death comes to
thousands before they have mastered
the alphabet of common sense.
Out at sea a ship occasionally heaves
in sight, but the seasick passenger pre-
fers to heave out of sight.
A pretty girl arrayed in a dress of
spotless white is near enough to heaven
to tickle the feeto of the angels. Orange
Wa) Observer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
THIS D

The practical joker must always be
willing to have the fun turned back
upon himself, for his IF prt in his own
discontinue.
"Father," said a young hopeful, the
other day, chow many fowls are there
on the tablet"
"Why," said the old gentleman, as
he looked complec entity On a pair OF
nicely roasted chickens that we're
smoking on the table, there are two"
"Twoi" replied the smart boy there
are three, sir, and I'll prove it"
"ThreeI' replied the old gentleman,
who was a plain, matter. of fact man
I'd like to g you prove it,"
"E 4sily done, easily done. Is not
that oneG" said the smart boy, laying
his knife on the first; ''and that twoG'
pointing to the second; land do not
one and two make three9'
Really" said the father, tu'ning
to his wife, who was stupeied at the
immense learning of the SOD; really,
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E. NJ.
Largest Dealer in Furniture. Carpets, Pianos and Organs in The State.
CHARLOTTE, n. c..

There was nothing for the officer to
do but accept the unusual weapons,
and on the following day at the ap-
pinted time and place the combatants
took their seats upon the kegs of pow
der. The fuses were lighted and be
gan suffering. rapidly approaching
the kegs. The officer was deathlY pale,
and watched the growing danger with
dilated eyes. At last he could stand it
no longer, and with a leap left his keg
and raced like a madman out of sight.
When he had gone Old Putnam laugh
ingly kicked the burning fuse away,
and disclosed to his friends a keg of
onions. When the matter came to
light the off Ger was subj scted to
laughs and gibes of the entire com
mand. -Halper's Round Table.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28

[I.+an for Tbs PROGRESSIVE farmer.
wITHBRED FLOWERS.

side by side, q rose and pink,
lie loves undying pledge confessed,
o,r dead and withered petals link
Rat Reen the leaves so closely pressed.
core two hearts like these united,
INT one had ceased to throb and
al D9'er redeemed the pledge it
n make the others joy complete.
, mo years have passed since that dead
And pink were plucked and handed
md pia ed, with care, where they re
n nurse a cherished memory.
and on. What feelings they awake
m blsstuI trust across tins years,
AZ we'll as longing sadness make,
WhIoa seeks relief IN hopeless tears +!
igsin through garden gate we go
And saunGer long the grass grown
walk
N where the pinks and roses grow,
VINO listen TO our merry talk.
7 .ae her now-and image fair
Az # before me she did stand;
The pink and rose are IN her hair
From whence she puts them IN my
hand.
Der cheeks so dyed with bushes fair
Tbag roses, when rhey'ed fret unfold,
And pinks, when first they'd ecent
tie air,
Their envy TO earh other told.
! hear again her gentle voice
While seated meath the grape vines
shade,
And where, to suit the varied choice,
We wandered By the woodland glade.
subtitle power in the rest,
On wIgnered flowers Of the field,
|Rarween these leaves SO safely pressed,
Impeding fondest care to shleldR
Tho s5ul from her fair form has fed
Llze fragrance from these flowers
gone,
Ysr scgnrls So blossoms, withered, dead,
Have solaced many hearts torlon
u. B GWYNN.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
THINGS TO DO AND NOT TO DO

An exchange says: Learn to laugh;
a good laugh is better than medicine.
Learn how to tell a story. A well
told story is welcome at all times.
Learn to keep your wi troubles to
yourself; the world is too busy to care
for your ills and Learn to
stop croaking; if you cannot see any
good in the world, keep the bad to
yourself. Learn to hide your pains
and aches under a pleasant smile; no
one cares to hear whether you have the
earache, headache or rheumatism.
Don't cry; tears do we'll enough in
novels, but they are out of place in real
life. Learn to meet your friends with
a smile. The good humored man or
woman is always welcome, but the
dyspetic OF hypochrondriac is not
wanted anywhere, and is a nuisance as
WellO
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
GOOD K

Life being very short, and the quiet
hours of it few, we ought to waste none
of them in reading vRlueless books and
valuable books should, in a civilized
country, be within the reach of every.
one. . And I would urge upon
every young man, as the beginning of
his due and wise provision for his
household, to obtain as soon as he can,
by the severest economy, a restricted,
serviceable and steadily-hoWever
slowly-increasirg series of books for
use through life; making his little
library, of all the furniture in the
room, the most studied and decorative
piece; every volume having its as
signed place, like a little statue in it's
niche.
Nearly all our associations r deter
mined by chance or necessity, and re-
stricted within a narrow circle. We
cannot know whom we would, and
those whom we know, we cannot have
at our side when We most need them.
All the higher circles of human intelli-
gence are, to those beneath, only mo
mentarily and partially open. We
may, by good fortune, obtain a glimpse
of a great poet, and hear the sound of
his voice; or put a question to a man
of science, and be answered good
humoredly, and yet, there is a society
continually open to us as long as we
like, whatever our rank or occupation;
talk to US in the best words they can
choose, and with thanks If we listen to
them.
Will you go and gossip with your
housemaid or your stable boy when you
may talk to queensa and kings ;or fatrer
yourselves that it is with any worthy
consciousness of your own claims to re-
spect that you jostle with the hungry
and common crowd for entree here. an
audience there, when all the while this
eternal court is open to you, the chosen
and the might of every place and timer
Into that you may enter always; In
tnat you may take fellowship and rank
according to your wish; from that
once entered into it, you can " be
an outcast but by your own fault.
TIE place you desire and the place
you fit yourself for because. OBJ
serve this court Of the past differs from
all living ar~istocracy in this: it is open
to labor and to merit, but to nothing
else. No wealth will bride, no name
overawe, no artifce deceive the guar
diem Of those Elysian gates. In the
deep sense, no vile or vulgar person
ever enters there.
Do you deserve to enterG Pass. Do
you ask to be the companion of noblesG
Make yourself noble and you shall be.
Do you long for the conversation of
the wiser Learn to understand it and
you shall near it. But on other terms7
No. If you will not rise to US, we can
not stoOp to you.
No book is serviceable until it has
been read and re read, and loved and
loved again, and marked so that you
can refer to the passages you want In
it, as a soldier can seiZ3 q weapon he
need in an armOry, or a housewife
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
ALLEGED FUN.

Bill-T've got kleptomania.
Sykes-What does yer take fer itl
BiIl-Everything 1 kin lay nae
hands on.-Ex.
Il have Just taken a life to save nay
own"
What do you meRn9"
''If / hadn't taken that Life of
Grant the woman book agent would
nave talked me to death. "-Cleveland
Pain Dealer.
"Have you heard, count. how Mr..
Jones had his arm taken off"
"No, mees. Ees it possibleG"
Yes, he put his arm round Cissie's
waist last night, and, of course, she
took it off at once ."-PittsborO BhrOni-
Gle Telegraph.
Uncle-I don't know about lending
you any more money. When 1 lent
you money two months ago. you said
you wanted it only for a little while.
Nephew-And I didn't have it more
than half an hour Der FIoh.
"What'er you doing now, BillyG"
I'm selling baking powder to get O
bicycle"
That's queer. l had to sell my BIZ
cycle to get baking powder. "-Detroit
Free Press.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
H INDIAN BABY,

In the Indian household, as in our
own, children bear an important part.
The baby is the constant companion of
Its mother; not that other members of
the family do not share in the care of
1t, but the little n is kept closely IN
der the maternal eye. Soon after birth
1t is laid in it's own bed, which is often
profusely ornamented, and is always
portable. A board about q foot wide
and three feet long is covered with a
feather pillow or with layers of soft
skins. Upon these the baby is fastened
by broad bands of skins, fl snnel or
calico. When asleep, the child's arms
are bound under cover, but they are
released when it awakes. A great por-
tiOn OF the infants time is epent lying
upon a soft robe or blanket, where it
can kick and crow to it's hearts con
tent, If, however, the mother should
be so engaged as to be frequently called
out OF the tent, the baby is laced upon
it's board and hung up under a tree, or
plac d where there is no danger of fall
ing. Should the mother have to go any
distance from home, she will slip the
strap of board over her head, and the
baby goes along, winking at the great
world from it's m Others back. Long
journeys on horses are made by babies
snugly packed and hung from the horn
OF the mothers saddle. Century.
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leave me"
Not until you answer me. Speak "
He paused. Look. You see those
Waves dashing madly against the base
OF the cliff If you donot answer me
they will soon sweep to and fro over
my dead body" She quickly seizsd
his arm.
'On, no-not thatl Not that" she
cried. Eyes, yes, 1 do love-Ohl-
what have I done, what have I doneQ'
she moaned.
"Then you must be my wife," he
seized her arm and kissed her passion
rteiy. Promise that you will marry
me-"
Again and again he threatened to
throw himself from the cliff until at
last, with q faint gasp, she answered
Yes" and tainted in his arms.
A storm rose in the night and the
morning found the waves deshing
madIy upon the shore. The sky was
black and threaten g and the wind
blew iercely. Old seadogs said that
the Goodwill could scarcely ride into
the harbor in safety. A small crowd
had gathered on the shore near the life
saving station, where the men were In
readiness to lend aid to any on the
deep that morning. Mildred was
there and Finest was by her side.
An hour passed Suddenly a signal
of distress was sighted eff the coast.
Boats were launched and old Capt.
Williams, who stood with his glass to
his eye, cried: "It is the Good will. ="
Mildred chung to her companion.
Still another hour passed. The life
boat was returning. Closer and closer
she came, and as she drew up on the
shore and the rescued men sprang out,
someone cried: where is our young
mate, WarrenQ'
"If he has been left behind he is lost.
We cannot risk the lives of several to
rescue one, said the captain Of the
crew.
Are you men9' cried Mildred,
springiDg from the steps where she
had been standing. "Will you stand
idly by while a brother is drowning9
Will no one volunteers No answer
came.
Then who will go with me7 You,
Earnest Benton. l ask } on you to CO."
1T is tolly-it is madnessel7 he
cried, springing to her side. She waved
him Rside.
You are no better than the restl"
The half mad. daring girl sprang into
one of the lighter boats, and as she
with the oars, old Capt. Williams
sprang to Der side and took his seat
and an oar. The crown on the shore
breathlessly watched them as they
struggled on. The minutes passed.
At last they had reached the tossing
vessels side. They were returning,
and another stronger hand had the
oar. But the strength Of twenty was
not enough to stand against those
waves. Philip o 70 became exhausted
aud the spectators on the shore saw
the boat bounding madly unmanaged
on the sea, and they knew that all
hope was gone.
That night, when the storm had sub
sided and the sea was calm again, two
bodies, tightly locked in each others
arms, were washed up on the shore at
Retlaw, in Boston
Post.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
QUICK CONVERSION.

onalI Boy-Whatm I do with this
Money bankR
4amma-Put it away. of course. 1t
~aS a dollar in 1t that your aunt gave
sOu' aud some change your pa and i
put IN.
NOT now. There isn't any money
~Nnow. l spent it."
spent itf What did you do that
why, the minister preached so
asu against hoardin' up riches, that
>s'' converted and spent what l had. p"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-09-28
HOUSEHOLD
RICE SAUCE.

hASH OACSW'
Wash about a cuptul or rice, and
throw into boiling water, and cook I'm
til done. Donot stir, but shake the
kette occasionally. Beat up two eggs
and Two tablespoonful of sugar, with
sIrtie milk. Flavor TO taste, and stir
INTO the rice Serve with cream. To
be eaten cold
OLIVE SANDWICHES
Olive sand wIches Is a unique way Of
serving olives &C teas and receptions
Cut the f sh from the stones of half a
dozen queen olives. chop it fine, add to
it a scauJ tablespoonful OF salad dress
ing MIX and spread on thin slices Of
buE6ered bread, form the sandwiches
and cut into small squares. Stuffed
olives are very appointing served in
this way.
CANNED BLACKBERRIES.
After ~selectlng and washing the Der
RES put them on a cool part Of the
range until the juice begins to come
freely. then bring the kettle forward,
BRING TO the boiling point; cook only
long enough to heat the fruit thor
oughly, then bottle and seal imme
iiately. The Derries will be found
deIcIa Ia, having retained their full
f,vOg, sugar being added at the table,
Or hall an hour before serving, If PIE
terreQ.
TOMATO KETCHUP.
Use half a busael of sound August to-
matves, say Mrs. Rorer. Wash and
cut them into pieces. Cook gently for
halt an hour, then press them through
a sieve. Cook again for one hour,
then add one ounce of ground ginger,
one ounce OF mustard, one gill of salt,
half a pound of sugar and n quart of
vinegar. Cook to the proper consis
tency, add five drops of oil of nutmeg
and the same of celery, or a table
spoonful of celery seed. Bottle, cork
and seal.
APPLE JELLY.
This is fine if made from high flavor
3D. acid, white q 5shed varieties, like
the Orange PIppiu or Believer, boil
ING the skins and seeds, tied in cheese
cloth, with the juice, which heightens
the f ,vor. For the finest jelly press
Two Quarts of cider and put it to sim
ner pare five pounds of apples, slice
and boil in the cider over a brisk fire
I'LL the fruit is melted donW strain and
ooI again with ten ounces of sugar to
soe pauEd of juice. This may be
N'Vorfd with lemon or orange peel, or
g1nces may be cut up and cooked
WIZ the apples for the sake of the
Ounce f 4vor.