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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-03-16

Looking Out For The Wave of Pros.
perity~-Probably Pierpont Morgan Has
Got Out an Injunction To Restrain Mr,
Mckinley
B.-"Helloi Mr.. Editor"
R.-"HeIlo! Maj II. How are you
to,day2"
BIN as fne as split silk. I've
been putin in most ov my time list.
enin' fer the rumblin' ov that wave ov
prosperity whut was comm after the
45h of March. I've wurked hard every
day an then I sit up late at mite pickin'
my ears listenin', but she don'6 rumble.
l git up at 5 o'clock every mornin' an
listen ergin but she don't rumble. Must
hev bin @ false alarm. Bill Perkins
wuz at my house yesterday an we wuz
talkin' erbout publick matters. Bill
lowed he'd bet a mule that J. P.erpont
Morgan an Mr.. RoUbschil6s he'd gone
an got out a restrainin 'iDjunckshun
ter prevent Mr.. Mckinley frUm foodin'
the country with prosperity. He sed
they did that a way when Cleveland
took hiz seat an that they hired Cleve.
land ter assist in the prosecution. But
Bill il a pOpulist an hez sun blamed
curious ideas anyway. how sumever,
it looks ter me like Col. Mckinley hes
missed cOnnexion sumwhere erloDg the
line. The advance agent sartinly put
up the advertisements a long time be-
fore the show il ready ter perform. l
see they are goin' ter hev an extra ses
sion ov Congress an cavort Ground re.
bout the tariff, They are goin' ter call
it the "DingIey bill" this time. Ding
the tariff anyhow. They've bin foolin'
US too long erbout the tariff. They called
it the Mckinley bill fer a guide while
an then when Cleveland got in they
called it the Wilson bill. Now they are
yellin' erbout the Dingley bill. The
whole blamed business il a feke- what
the country wants il fewer tariff bills,
Mckinley bills, Dingley bills an more
dollar bills, FIVE an ten dollar bills.
They may put the tariff up ten times
az high as it eve has bin n IL wont
bring prosperity. The reason we had
good times when the tariff was q little
oft higher on some things than it is
now, was bekase money wuz plentertul
an prices guide. The worst panic we
hev eve had Wuz in 1898 when the
Mckinley tariff bill wuz IN full! opera.
tion. When the Wilson bill wuz passed
they didn't git any worse nor any bet,
ter, They won'G be any desided change
until something else il done. But l
want 'em to pass the DingIey bill in
short order an prove to the country
for about the twenty fifth time that the
goldbugs are the biggest set ov liars
that hev existed since the days ov An
nanias an his other half. Gudebve.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-03-16
CARLISLE.

John g.. Carlisle, late Secretary of
the Treasury under Cleveland, and
once a silver man, now a rank mo
nopoly gOldite, has evidently been
faithful to the goldbugs. j. P. Morgan,
a member OF the Syndicate which owns
the Southern Railway, was one of the
principal benefciaries of the duplicity
of Cleveland and Carlisle. He helped
to swipe that lot of 1862, 900, 900 worth
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-03-16
DO YOUR DUTY.

If every one of our subscribers who
r in arrears will pay up it will put us
in good shape financially. Before begin.
ing the cutting eff process we give this,
a last notice. Enclose what you owe
us in an envelope and take it to the
postohce before the ground gets dry
enough to ploW.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-03-16

"IG n standing nofU Just beasssG the
ssTtain, and til fau glotU Of th8 coming
rsGnset. Behsnd ne are the shGdO5Us on
he track, before ne lees the dGTB UGLJeg
snd the TfUeT. When 7 mialgLe GCGth its
dark tydters I tUGTt to cast one finger
snq Took upon a country whose gOUeTn-
ment Is Of the people, for the people,
and 6y the people, "-L. Z. Polk, July
SEA, 1890.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-11
A Curious Study.

An index of first lines is sometimes
curious study of authorizations There is
a hymnbook used in the Methodist
churches of this vicinity in which the
index of first lines has been made up
with such economy of typographical
space that words are cut in two without
the slightest reference to syllables, SO
that one finds such gems as the follow
ing:
We journey through vale of te
What glory gilds the sacred pa
o thou to whom in ancient tim
Only waiting till the shad
Boston Transcript.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-11

Compliment That Cost a Barrel of Apples.
A Stafford Springs man will probably
use discretion hereafter in distributing
compliments He had been collecting
rents among the italian tenements, and
at one house he commented to the
housewife on her baby. In joking way
he told the woman he would give her
rooster for the baby. She did not seem
then to be impressed with the offer, but
a few days deliberation and probable
consultation with her husband had an
other effect, for on the following Sun
day she appeared at the mans house and
offered the baby, at the same time de-
handing the rooster. It required great
amount of argument and explanation to
convince the woman that there was no
market for her child, even at such rea-
sonable price, and she could not be per-
suaded to take it home again until she
had been promised a barrel of apples
Rockville Conn. Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-11

in small, as well as matters of greater
moment. Most every woman in New
England has used
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Mckinley has gone to Cleveland to
write his inaugural address. II is evil
dent from this that he is not going to
use the ready-made one that was pre-
pared for him by the newspapers some
time ago.-Pittsburg Times.
Has Judge Yerkes, of Pennsylvania.
yet administered that little kicking he
owes himself for allowing Mother
Shevlin's tears to prevail upon him to
order young Vincent Shevlin's release
from Moyamensing Chicago
Journal.
Europe is fifty years ahead of US, as
rule, in the perfection of inventions
forth promotion of human convenience
and comfort, but not in the extent OF
their application. The total addition tc
European electric railway mileage last
year was but 145 miles.-ProvidencS
Journal.
There is howl against dead mans
curve" on the cable road at Broadway
and Fourteenth street, and there il
likewise a howl against allowing tn,
Metropolitan Traction Company L
straignten its road by tunnellinl
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
sMYRNA,s sOCIAL SIDE.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal
SMYRNA, Feb. 1S.-Miss Annie e.
Van Wrinkle, of this town, and Robert
Y. Wallcn, of Clayton. were quietly
married at the brides residence by
Rev. e. =. White, of Silverbrook NJ. r.
Church, Wilmington. After the we'd
ding dinner, the happy couple took the
$50 tram for Washington and points
South.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Dr. Frank Layton Grier, of this town,
and Miss Florence Lucretia Haines
Caulk, of Camden, Del. The marriage
will be solemnized at the p e. Chapel
at Camden, on March 2.
The Christian Endeavor OF the Pres
byteTian Church will give a sociable
at the home of Mrs. Samuel J. Rey-
nolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Brown have
issued invitations for an "At Home, +"
to be given in honor of Miss Helen E.
Lewis, On Friday evening.
Ex-Sheriff Alvan Allen, of Whining
ton, is visiting friends here.
Miss Violet Wands and Edward Re-
gan. of Jersey City, have been visiting
Miss Anna Gale.
William Wilds. of Wilmington. is the
guest of Smyrna friends.
Miss Jennie Boggs, of Dover, is be-
ing entertained by Miss Nellie FAIRIES
Misses Lydia and Matte Gale, OF
Chestertown, are en- a visit to Mrs. l..
O. Waller
Mrs. NJ e. Diehl is the guest OF
friends in Mt. Holly. N. j.
Mrs. Mary X. Eldrige is on a Phila-
delphia visit.
Miss Maggie Bishop, of Cheswold, is
being entertained by Miss Anna B
Beckett
Mrs. Frank Postles entertained the
last before-Lent meetings last night
p. c., George II. Dick, and Jr. +. c..
w. B. Start. attended the annual meet
ing of the State Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ
Miss Clara Leinberger is the guest
of Philadelphia friends.
Jacob Collins is making a pleasant
visit to relatives in Philadelphia
]. Wesley Jones was in Philadelphia
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
DANCE AT HARRINGTON.

The dance given by the young men
Of Harrington in the New Opera House
there last night was complete success
and far surpassed any social event
ever given in that town. Music was
furnished by Oglesby's Orchestra. and
at midnight an elaborate supper was
served.
Among the many present were:
Misses Neva Parvis, Adelaide Stavoro,
Name Register. VIII Pennewill, Mark
Cole. Dupont Walker, A. b. Richard
son. William Richardson Frank Smith,
Dr. c. c. Cole, II. Lee Walker, James
Salisbury, Howard Wilkinson. of Do
yer: Miss Townsend, Miss Kate Ella
son, CT Camden: Miss Mary
Hargadine, Miss Martha Burnite
Miss Clara Burnite. William Carter
FELTON,; c. G. Prettyman, George
Truitt William Watson. Walter Grier
Lesndsr Hirsch. r. Edward Brown
William Cirivithin, Miss Annie Hall
Of Milford; Miss Adelaide Phillips. j
NJ. Colbourne. Seaford; RMS. Hastings
Miss Maggie Melvin. Laurel; Mrs
Laura Layton, Miss Corinne Ricards
Miss Alice Rust, Miss Minnie Gray, Ed
gar Layton, Fred Wiley, II. c. Layton
r. c. Sudler. r. Reese Layton, J. 7
Vundenburg. Hugh Martin, Thomas
Ricards. Wilbur Gray, Bridge, ille'
Miss Mamie Alien. Oak Grove. Md.
Miss Ida Donovan, Miss Rachael Lay
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
A BEAR IN A CAVE.
Two Indians Went In by the Light OF o
Torch ard Killed the Game.

Two Indians Went In by The Light OF .
Torch ard Killed the Game.
Robert H. Davis tells in GsIaoland
how two buck Indians Of the northwest
crn coast tribes went into a bears cen
and, ly the light CT q torch, killed Lig
grizzly hear
A young law student aot sight cf tho
bear enc Gay while he was still hunt
ing. Whilo tying 10 approach it tho
hunter alarmed the hear, and it ran &c
a !, coo feet cliff and tCck refuge i'll &
hole there. Tie student climbed up 1C0
yards On tho face Of Tie cliff and started
rocks down about the hole, thinking &c
drive the bear out, but TIC bear would
not start. Then he went to q nearby IN
dian camp ard got Trinity Dick and q
Pitt river Indian, who said they wculL
60 with the man after thc lear if be
would let them take the rife. The eta
dent let Trinity Dick take Tic Iific and
borrowed another fer the Pitt river IN
dian.
Il waited outside, " the stuGcrt tcld
Davis, while the Indians went into the
cave with a torch l listened FOR a long
time, then / heard The dull boom Of two
guns away hack in tie cave scmew hCie.
Then all was still again fer scIac time.
After bit Trinity Dick came cut arc
waved his hand TO me, then went bach
in. followed and quickly came TO thC
bear, which was already lcosing Its bid,
at the Lnifo point Of the Pitt river H.
dian.
''The cave was deep, with may a-ns
The Indians had followed the mair
cave, disputing with each ether as e
who should go first. Trinity Dick, boing
the eldest, got the place cf hcncr, while
the other followed, holding the torcl
high aloft The hear was not in IT,,
main cave, and they went TO the enc
without coming upon it. On their way
out, however, the men were confronted
by the bear at a distance of 90 feet
Trinity Dick told his companion to hol,
the torch steady so that the sights coul'
bo seen plainly When the shot wa
fired, the bear pitched forward, an'
then a second bullet was fired into il
The Indians then turned and ran, load
ing their guns as they did so. But th
bear never moved again.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18

ton, Georgetown; Miss Estelle Flem-
ming. Maurice A. Manning, Whining
ton; Mr.. Watson, Pennington From
Pennington were Misses Nellie Han
son, Caddie Sharp, Susie Harrington,
Sara Satterheld, Mary Flemming, An
ME Flemming, Bessie Femming. Fran
ces Williamson, Mary Thorpe, Fannie
Boyer, Louise Sawtelle. Mrs Hiram
Wix, Miss Lizzie Shaw, W. w. Sharpe.
J. S. Harrington, II. c. Flemming, f.
w Harrington, G. w. Hanson, c. G.
Satterheld Dr. T. G. Riley. l.. c..
Jones. Martin Thorpe. II. c. Dale. MIR.
and Mrs. o. T. Mowbray, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Sheldrake Mr.. and Mrs. w. L..
Kennerly.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
HER MODEL HUSBAND.
Levity Provoked by Her Reply to tn
Question OF spinster.

Levity Provoked by Her Reply to the
Question OF spinster.
It was at a womans luncheon, and
they had been exchanging opinions in
regard 60 the husband question, both as
a whole and with particulars BY the
time ice cream was served the discus
sion had grown quite heated, and the
hostess was beginning to look anxious.
At the top Of the table the woman in
the chiffon vest and her companion in
the trimmed gown were at daggers
drawn.
"Well, don't care what any one
says, my husband is as good as they
make them, said the woman in the
chiffon vest excitedly. "He always
rocks me to sleep when 1 have a sick
headache, and he gets breakfast when
the cook is away, and he always gets
up in the night if the baby cries. " She
glared at the woman in the trimmed
gown triumphantly, and she in turn
glared back and took up the parable Of
speech.
"Well, my husband, she remarked,
with strong accent upon tho possessive
case, ''never does anyof those things. 1
should be sorry TO see him do any of
them 1 detest a man who steps over
into his wife's province. But he always
looks after the furnace, and Incver have
to worry about the coal bill.
The woman in the chiffon vest smiled
disagreeably, and the hostess was about
OF
the foot of the table spoke mp.
My husband docs all the things you
have mentioned, she said sweetly,
"and lot more. When we have no
girl. he washes the dishes and sweeps,
and I've never had to get dinner once
since we've been married. L always
knew he was going to be lovely that
way because he said so little about 1t.
never had much faith in the men who
talk so much. When we were first mar
ried, we talked about it, and he spoke
beautifully. i don't say I'll always dc
it, Jennie, he said the first time l was
without girl, but I'll always help
And he's been better than his word
right along. Last night he even made
the porridge, SO it would be ready fol
breakfast this morning, and every morn
ing he brings me a cup Of coffee before
get up"
With the smile CT a conscious con.
queror, she toyed with her menu card
and smiled sweetly at the angry womer
ut the other end of the table They were
spoechless, but the woman in the golt
trimmed glasses who sat in the middl,
gave her keen lcok and smiled too.
Something has got to be done foi
the protection Of us poor spinsters, " sh'
said merrily, "and if any ono else tell
husband story l shall retaliate will
a tale regarding wonderful cat whicl
1 possess. But, first, before we quit th'
subject, let me ask question. How
long,, turning to the pretty woman
f'have you been marriedf'
The pretty woman blushed wildly
''Nearly two weeks " she stammere'
out timidly. And the other womel
laughed in the unfeoling manner the.
SO often affect Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
The Rainbow Party.

The latest lad is the rainbow party,
which derives its name from the fact
that the girls wear pretty aprons Of ev-
cry shade and hue which their good or
bad taste may suggest, all OF which are
left unhemmed. Every girl has u NUM-
Der, and two of them take charge Of a
box containing duplicates, which is
placed near the cloalroom and from
which the men, having previously
bought tickets, draw q number, armed
with which they set forth ON voyage
of discovery to find the young lady
wearing the ccTvCsrcrding one on her
apron.
When all havc found thcir partners,
the master of the ceremonies proclaims
the condihons-namoly, that the young
men are TO set about homming the
aprons, the one acquitting himself the
best gaining the prize. The girls supply
the cavaliers with needles and thread,
and at the call of "Timep' the fun be-
gins with the efforts Of the poor fellows
TO thread their needles. At the second
call Of "Timer' the work is handed in 10
the committee, which passes Judgment
upon it and awards the prizes, which
sometimes are of great value, to the vic
tors, after which the aprons are raffled
for and the party winds up with a
dainty little supper
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
sPAIN Is NoT BELIEvED.

1t is clear that the reforms proposed
by Spain in Cuba have been made too
late to effect their purpose. The Gu
bans take little interest in them, and
il is about the same in this country
which has all along favored the cause
OF the patriots Spain has offered to
do better by Cuba before, and has not
kept her word, and the Cubans have no
faith in her now, even less than some
Americans have, and the insurgent
generals believe it will be wiser to fight
to the death for liberty, rather than to
surrender anything to the mother
country.
That the reforms offered by Spain
can be applied in the least degree under
existing conditions on the island is
preposterous, and they can only be re-
garded as a strategic measure by Spain
to disarm criticism of her rule by the
people OF the United States and the
cabinets of Europe. The action of the
Spanish government must be accepted
as a partial confession OF weakness
rather than a desire to do justice to an
oppressed people. The verdict OF tn,
public is that all action OF this kint
now comes too late.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
If ONLY THE DREAM ABIDE.

II the things Of earth must pass
Like the dews upon the grass,
Like the mists that broak and run
At the forward sweep of the sun,
I shall be satisfied
II only the dreams abide.
Nay-I would not be shorn
OF gold from the mines of morn.
would not be bereft
OF the last blue flower la the cleft.
OF the haze that haunts the hills,
OF the moon that the midnight fills,
Stin would ! know the grace
On loves uplifted face
And the slow sweet Joy dawn there
Under the dusk OF her hair.
pray thee spare me, fate,
The woeful, wearying weight
OF heart that feels no pain
At the sob Of the autumn rain,
And takes no breath Of glee
From the organ surge Of the sea-
OF mind where memory brOoG3
Over songless solitudcs.
] shall be satisfied
IL only the dreams abide.
Clinton scollard in Century
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
rHUssO.Y. FEBRUARY 49, 1897
COLONEL WARNINGS OPINION.

The people of the whole country have
reason to be grateful to Colonel George
f. Warlng. for exemplifying the fact
that the streets Of New York can be
kept clean, and, what is sure, keeping
them clean. Especially is this so when
half Of the world is fearful of the en-
croachment of the black plague, cases
of which have found entrance into Eu-
ropean ports. In the beginning of his
career, as a street cleaner, Colonel
Waring found great difficulty In get
ting efficient subordinates, and he
drew down the indignation and hostil-
ity of those politicians who had here
tofore had a pull" on the department
because he would not continue their in
efficient services.
This caused some delay and a great
deal of animosity to a street commits
sioner who was determined to do his
work and make his assistants do it,
but an effective force was finally or
ganized with the result already an
nounced. Yet, Notwithstanding this
Colonel Waring has decided, to use his
own words. that "any man who is fit to
manage an important department of
the city's work can be much more prof
itably employed than in looking after
the details OF the hiring of his men"
He, therefore, asked the civil commits
sion to put his department under the
rules" and to take charge of all appli-
cations for appointment and employ
ment. He has faithfully tried the plan
OF separate control of appointments,
and he is convinced that it has more
against it than for it. It wastes the
time and strength of the head of the
department and Of his deputy.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
HOBBS -M'INTIRE.

Miss Katie w. McIntire and Harry
Hobbs were married last night at the
residence of H. b. McIntire, No. 302
Rodney street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev T. K. Montgomery. pas
tor of Oliyet Presbyterian Church, and
took place in the paror, which was
prettily decorated in honor OF the occa-
sion Miss Alice Mclntire played the
wedding march.
Among the wedding guests were
Edward Mcintyre and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Bottger, Mr. and Mrs. Nor
ris A. Grubb, Miss Kate Grubb, Mrs.
Mary McIntire, Mr. and Mrs. II. B. Me-
Intire, Miss Mary McIntire. Miss
Blanche Mclntire, Miss Alice McIntire.
Mr., and Mrs Shallenberger Mr. and
Mrs. John Hyde, Miss May Hyde, Miss
Margaret Hobbs, George Hobbs, Will
liam Hobbs, Mr.. and Mrs. Byard Gem,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rommel and
George Mcdowell A noticeable feature
Of the event was that four generations
of the brides family were present.
Governor Ebe w. Tunnel has been
invited to attend the bait of the Catho-
lie PhilOpatrian Literary Institute in
Philadelphia, on March 1.
Miss Cora Marvel and w. Frank
Joseph, both Of near Georgetown, were
married in Providence NJ. p. Church
near that town yesterday.
Miss Clara Simmons and Frank
Payne, Of near Elkton, were married
in that town at o'clock last night.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18

under Union Square The street rail-
way business on Manhattan Island is
not all skittles and beer.-New York
Advertiser
The official count in Georgia reveals
a middle-of-the-road Populist or Wat
son vote of just 467-which number
bears only faint comparison with the
number of times Watson proclaimed
his mastery of the situation.-Spring-
field Republican.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
In a Hurry.

Doctor-How is your brother, Miss
Cynthia?
Aunt Cynthia-He's worse this morn
ing, docto--a lot worse.
Doctor-Did you give him that medi-
zine as directed-a teaspconful every
hours
Aunt Cynthia-No, doctor. l Just
gave him the whole bottle at c-oe. He
wanted to hurry up and get wei, SOS
20 go to the pantolnime tonight.-Strand
Magazine.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18

Officers Shields was one of the best
men on the force. and his death is a
loss to the public service as well as to
his family and friends in this city. He
was always ready and willing to dis
charge in a faithful and impartial man
ner the cnerous and responsible duties
impozcd- upon. him by his superior offi-
GERS, and was a general favorite
wherever known. The tribute paid him
by his comrades was well deserved.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18

AS the Prince of Wales showed great
fondness for American peaches at the
Hayard dinner, it is believed he would
like to welcome Chauncey NJ. Depew as
our hext ambassador to Great Britain.
Surely cur Chauncey" is political
peach Of the first water.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
socIAL AND PERsoNAL NOTES.

oONAAi< AMI 4 i1ANoO-NAi< null
Collector of Port w. H. Cooper is i'll
with the grip.
T. B. Butler and NJ. J. Tully have re-
turned from visit to Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sweeney. of
West Chester, are visiting In the city.
State Councillor Frank NJ Jones, Jr.
O. q. A NJ. OF Georgetown. was the
guest OF Dr. 5. G. Frederick yesterday.
E. L. Rice. Jr is spending a few days
in New York.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
MARRIEp IA HARRINGTON.

Henry Wix, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Ida Kane daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James M. Kane, of Harrington, were
married in the Presbyterian Church, at
Harrington, at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning, by Rev. Mr. Hogg, pastor Of
the church. They will reside in Phila-
delnhia.
Evening journal., 1897-02-18
sKEPTIcs TURN BELIEVERS AMI

"NEI IIOo TURN BELIEVERS AND
ARE CURED.-"When / read that DR..
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder could re-
lieve Catarrh in 10 minutes, was far
from being convinced. I tried it-a sin
gle puff through the blower afforded in
slant relief, stopped pain over the eyes
and cleansed the nasal passages. To-
lay | am free from catarrh." B. /.
Egan's (Easton. Pa,) experience has
been that of thousands of others, and
may be yours. Sold by n. B. Danforth,
Second and Market streets.