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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-06

Dear Aunt Jennie:-One reason for
SO many old bachelors is that so many
girls are firts- Flirts cause young
men to lose confidence in all girls, and
hence we have q large crop Of old
maids and old bachelors. l deteat old
maids for they are, as a rule, cross,
contrary sud very hard to please.
Bac5elor Jack, you must come again
for I enjoy your letters.
Some Of the writer's seem to be book
worms and dower-lovers. I en- a
flo ggeT-Iover and a music lover. How
many other Chatterers love musIc3
With best wishes. -Comfort.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-06

lowers, con-
trived to hoodwink the guards, and to
cross the frontier.
Rugged and mountainous as the coun
try is-s0me Of the passes were 20 900
feet hIgh-progress was rapid until,
when apparently among friends, the
ventures3ne explorer was suddenly
seized and bound.
At the instigation of a high Lama
he was subj 9cted TO the crueIest tor
tura-his body racked, his faca roasted,
and his eyesight nearly eXtinguished
with a red hot iron, and every prepar-
alton made for his de~capitation; and
after additional fortunes he was bound
on a pony with a epiked saddle that
cruelty injured his spine. He was
then hurried back to the frontier,
where he was met by a rescue party.
Apart from the exciting adventures
with which he met, Mr.. Landor has
much to tell in his book, Tin the For
hidden Land, which has just been pub
Iished by Messra- Harper & Brothers,
of the strange and interesting people
with whom he came in contact, and of
certain geographical results: the solC.
ton OF the uncertainty regarding the
division OF the MansaToWar and Rak
stall lakes, and the visit to and the fix
ing of the position of the two princi-
pal sources of the Brahmeputra, never
before reached by a European.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-06
ALPHA AND OMEGA.


We have received the special permission of the Bower Merrill Publishing
Co % repubhsh in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER the following splendid copy
riyhtsd sketch from Chimes From a TESTERS Bill" Burdettes latest book
In it Burdettas power Of expression is we'll ilusrat d. There seems to
be not q superduous word, nor does it seem that we could anywhere add a
word and thereby strengthen o. beautfy the sketch-EDs
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-06
PRAYER

TO prayer, my child and oh. be thy first prayer
For her who many nights with anxious care
Rookie thy 6cet cradle; who took thy infant soul
Fem heaven ana gave it to the wOrld; then rife
with love still drank herself the gall of life,
And left for thy young lips the honeyed bowl.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-06

weaknesses; what I can do and what I
can't do. l desire TO be led by God not
to lead. / have tried to do His will
and bidding but must say with an
aching hearO that I have failed to do
my duty toward Him.-Brown Eyes.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-06
HUSBANDS WAY
BY LUCY e BURT.

BY LUCY e BUR
Nv husband Usually has his way,
But love him for it
:, c9u3s iaS1 5h9 ktG31an TO say;
INV dear, you have worked enough to-day"
Then round me he puts his arms, you know,
And to the piano we swiftly go;
M there play while ne sWeeuy Sings,
Till care and trouble have taken wings,
And Hove him for IL.
MY husband usually hes his way,
But love hin for it,
Sometimes he says, IF YOU had your way,
Yu would alE8ys work. and CnG DOESN'T pay"
Ard I meY declare It will nogdo
40 leave nv sweeping before I'm through;
VT riding with him at last / go,
Bug / love hun fT It.
Yes; husbands inclined to have his way,
and ] love him for il.
He keeps me from going fr asTay
By mis- thoughtful kindness every day,
All, yes; aud he thinks me pretty, too,
And tha5 is something th65 few cal do;
And the good that others cannot see,
He makes me better by finding in me
And l love him for it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-06
A SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION.

Dear AWnt Jennie:-L have for a
long time EN- Eyed reading the letters
in our Social Chat and I am sure I have
been benefited by reading some OF
them. Eva Piamondon writes such a
good letter On prayer. IhOpe we will
all try to learn a good Lesson from
what she has said. I would like tC
meet her, for I know she is a good
Christian girl.
There's a blessing in prayer-in be.
lieving prayer,
When SavIor's name to the throne
we bear,
Then a Fathers love will receive us
there,
There is always blessing-a blessing
in prayer"
Daisy Belle, I know you were proud
when you got your book from Aunt
Jennie. I do love to read books. Do
you all think that a girl should read
novele3 As this is my first letter 1 will
not make it too long. SO good bye
Tonkey Bale, Mcdowell county. N. G,
Dear Aunt JennGe:-I am knocking
again. Please allow M to come in
and chat with you a few minutes.
How many of US are leading the life Of
our choice4 I for am not. Ry life
is not what l would have chozan. /
often long for q1iet for reading, and
for thought. 1t seems to me to be a
very paradise to be able to read to
think, go deep into things, gather the
glorious riches of intellectual culture.
/ must spend hours in receiving people
who wish to speak to me about all
manner of trif %; must reply to letters
about nothing; must engage in public
work on every thing; employ my life
on what seems uncongenisl. vanishing
temporary waste. Yet God knows me
better than I know myself. he knows
my gifts, my powers, my tailings and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
A Fine Entertainment.

Sig. Angelo Patricolo, pianist, and
Madame Janette Savoi, soprano. as
sisted by the Mineral Point orchestra
and the =. M. and M. Il. choirs, will
give a concert in the lecture room of
the p. Nj. church, Wednesday eve
ming, April 27. Sig. Angelo Patri-
colo is a wonderful pianist, who wins
the admiration of ALL and Jancttc
Savoi is soprano Of marked culture.
In noticing their appearance in
Platteville, The News of that city,
said.
"The recital given in the NJ. +.
church Thursday evening by Signor
Patricola and Nine. Savoi of Chicago
was most artistic performance. The
play ing of Signor Patricolo was sim
ply wonderful. His program was
varied, yet he proved himself mas
ter of all styles. His Interpretation is
broad and comprehensive, his eli
makes intense, and his pianism deli
cate and refined. He possesses the
true spirit of the artist and must be
ranked among the greatest pianists of
America. Nine. Savoi possesses a
good soprano voice of medium power,
which she has under excellent control.
Her upper notes are especially sweet.
Plattevillc will welcome the return Of
these artists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
10 Whom II MAY Concern.

Notice is hereby given that all ac-
counts due for the services of the
Stallion known as "Phil l., must be
paid To the undersipned Ms | have
boon the owner of said horse for the
past five years, and have authorized
no person to collect for the service OF
said horse,
Dated mt Darlington, Wis, this
10th day of April 1898.
PHILIP LEWlE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
NEW MEAT MARKET.

u. c, lacka has opened new
Meat Market IN the j. j, Collins
building, opposite uornung's bakery.
He has fitted II up in n modern and
tasty manner, and will keep the choic-
est OF meats ut all times, He invites
n share OF the public patronage, and
will aim to promptly and satisfactor-
lily meet the wants of his many friends
and customers. 2Swl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

MI. jonathan Matthews came up
from Monroe, on Saturday, and re-
manned over in Mineral Point, until
Monday, visiting with relatives and
old time friends. He talks some of
going to South Dakota, for a visit
during the summer.
John S. Williams and his son-in-
law Alvin Stephens are working a
good mine of dry bone and lead ore,
on land owned by Mr.. Williams,
north of the city.
Mrs. Margaret Waters returned
from Dubuque, on last Thursday, to
prepare the Mrs. John Spensley home
for the return of Mrs. Spenslcy, who
will spend the summer in Mineral
Point.
The annual conference of the p, M.
church will meet in Linden, on Satur
day, May 2lst. Rev. j. Hardcastle,
President: Rev. S. II. Chnbb, Vice
Presidents; Rcy. j, Anderson, Confer
ence Secretary.
Mr.. Thomas Powell, aged 80 years,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Albert Owens, of Pecatonica, on Sun
day morning, April Ii. He was a
resident of the town of Mif1lin for
very many years and was respected
as man of high character. The
funeral took place on Monday, at two
o'clock, with services at Carmel
church and lnterment at Peniel ceme-
terry.
Mrs. r. d. Seely, of Elk Grove, is
visiting at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Ed. A. Phillips.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Hans
com, Saturday, April l6, a son.
Mrs. +. r. Swearingen and her
mother Mrs. Blakely, of Darlington,
last week, visited at the home of Mrs.
Swearingen's daughter, Mrs. Homer
S. Snow.
The Grant Birthday association of
Galena will commemorate the seventy
sixth anniversary of the birth of
General Ulysses S. Grant, next We'd
nesday, April p. Hon. Emory Spear
of Macon, Georgia, Judge of the
United States district court, will de-
liver the address.
The Highland Weekly Press says:
The Lewis and Lynch sulphur mines
at Montfort are able to be operated to
their full capacity. Work commences
this week. Abundant work will be
given all hands who wish to work.
There is now no cause for tramps or
loafers, in the mining community at
least
Mr.. William Coad called at The
Democrat Office on April II to renew
his subscription to The Democrat-a
custom which he has observed on the
14th of each April for the past fifteen
or sixteen years. He informed us
that he has a rarity at his home-an
orange tree with ripe oranges on it.
He has had the tree for three years,
and it blossomed about ten months
ago: The oranges are about five
inches in circumference.
A New England Tea was served at
X. p. Hall, on Tuesday evening by
the members Of Raven Temple.
Rathbone Sisters. A square meal
was served for fifteen cents. and
very enjoyable time was had. The
Sisters sustained well their reputation
as good entertainers.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Crellin, OF Des
Mones. are visiting at the home of
Mrs. Crellin's father, Mr.. James
Hutchison
Mr.. Briton S. Brown, editor of The
Darlington Journal, spent few
hours in Mineral Point, today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
GAINESVILLE Steam laundry,

George u. Masten, has taken the
agency of the Jancsville Steam Laun-
dry, and is now ready to receive
packages. Basket will leave Monday
and return Friday. Good work and
satisfaction guaranteed. Leave your
laundry AT my barber shop.
GEORGE ID. MASTEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
"Applied Christianity

Rev. DIR. :. w. Trousdale will be-
Gin at the NJ. r.. church next Sunday
evening a series Of sermons on the
above topic. Some OF the themes
treated will be:
|. Prerequisites :" n Practical
Religion.
IL. The Christian in His Personal
Life.
III. The Christian in the Home.
". The Christian in the Church.
V. The Christian in Business.
vi. The Christian rs n Neighhor
VII. The Christian as Il Citizen.
vIlI. The Complete Christian.
The public in general are most
cordially invited to hear this series.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21


vicinity of MIR. and Mrs. Richard
Wearne, now of Omaha, Ncb., will
read with sadness the following ac-
count of the death of their only
daughter, which we take from The
Omaha Bee, of Saturday, April Ii:
"The funeral services of Mrs. Lulu
B. Livingston, wife of Richard B.
Livingston of New York, and only
daughter of MIR. Richard Wearne of
this city, were held at the residence of
her father, S43 South Nineteenth street,
at > p. M, on Easter Sunday. The
beautiful and impressive service of
the Episcopal church was read by
Rev. Howard, after which Rev. Saw
idge spoke of the kind, noble character
of the deceased. Mrs. Lulu Wearne
Livingston was we'll known in Oma-
ha, having resided here since 1881.
She was born January l6, ISL, at
Mineral Point, Wis, where she lived
until she came to this city. She at
tended the public schools, from which
she graduated in 1892, For four
years she was teaching, most of the
time at Lincoln school. On September
26, 1897, she was united in marriage to
Richard b. Livingston of Brooklyn,
n. Y. She was Il general favorite
and loved by all who knew her, and
the many beautiful floral of offerings
were a token of the vast number of
friends who mourn her loss.
Mrs. isabella Hammill, of Chicago.
is Il guest at the home of MIR, and
Mrs. +. y. Hutchison.
Bishop Nicholson will visit this city
on Monday, May ,, and in the cve-
ming will administer the rite of con-
tirmation and preach in Trinity
church.
Mrs. Robert II. Martin is here from
her home in Balaton, Minnesota, for
q visit with relatives and old time
friends.
The coroner's jury in the case of
Michael and Bridget Judge, who We're
crematcd in their home at Monroe, a
week ago, returned Il verdict that
the death was the result of accident.
Rev. L. Kent next Sunday evening
will preach sermon on The Use of
Dreams: or One of the Bye-Ways of
God
We go to press too early to give a
report of the marriage of Miss Fannie
Chandler to Mr.. Alfred Vivian which
was solemnized at the Chandler home
today, Rev. Dean Chase officiating.
On last Friday evening the members
of Geo. H. Legate Post and the Wom-
ans Relief Corps and invited friends
held u joint meeting. Refreshments
were served, and there were songs by
Mesdames A. G.. Deller, NJ. +. Priest
ley, and Eliza Toay; recitations by
Miss Luke and others: and addresses
by Rev. Thos. Kent, Comrade j. G.
Martin, and Adjutant General w. H.
Bennett. All voted the occasion
very enjoyable one.
Mrs. William Wilkinson was up
from New Glarus, this week for a
visit with Mineral Point friends.
Miss Name Priestley came down
from Madison, on Tuesday to visit
relatives and friends, and attend the
social held in Masonic Temple. Her
visit was welcomed by all.
Today, Thursday April p, is the
sixty-fifth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lanyon of this
city
Additional locals on fifth page.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21

It's woman's duty to look her
hest. +" All women cannot be "beauti-
full yet all can be mighty good
looking " II they'll only take Rocky
Mountain Tea this month. Sold by
Eastman d MeserOle. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Don't Fail To See

Bishops large limo of Parlor, Bed
room and Kitchen Furniture before
making your purchases. Large stock.
Prices reasonable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21

The most profitable account man
can have on his hooks--this month";
is expense, Sl.o0, three packages
Rocky Mountain Tea, Saved $1,000 90;
profit $999,0o and good health. Sold
by Eastman & Mcscrole. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
The Place to Buy.

j. A. Spratler, being one OF the
oldest grocery men In Mineral Point,
knows just what his customers want.
He carries the very best goods, and
sells at the lowest prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Death of Rev. Matthew pinSdale, q

Death of Rev, Matthew pnSdalc, q
Rev. Matthew ninsdale died at his
home in Linden, ON Friday evening,
Agril Il, Deceased had passed. the
SID year of his age, He was widely
known, and very highly respected as
n Jealous Christian minister, lie low
ed manking and prayed and worked
for the salvation of all, His funeral
took place, from the Nj. T.. church,
Linden, on Monday, the pastor Rev,
G. Cook officiating, assisted by the
following Clergyman; Rcvs, +, $,
Mathcr, Il. Pengelly, John Narrris,
S. w, Trousdale, John Trcsidcr,
VIM. Atkinson and j. T. Pryor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
" Seed line. >

That glorious season when everything
is awakening into new life, and we,
too, feel the heart OF Nature throb.
Now let us be wise and not let this
short season OF JOY pass without full
filling the duties dcvolving upon us.
II IL =" Seed Time" and we must
plant II we are To reap the harvest Of
good things to come. Kindly let us
remind you that we can supply your
wants in this line for field, garden, or
floral border seeds OF all kinds from
the earliest and best potato that
grows in the field to the handsomest
begonia that adorns the garden or the
home.
Tuberosc bulbs only 8 cents each
this year. We are seed headquarters
remember.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
MISS AGNES r. STRONG,

Teacher Of Vocal and Instrumental
Music. Individually or In Glasses.
Systematic voice training given ac-
cording To the Italian method, by
which the best results In artistic sing
ing are secured.
Voices tried free Of charge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
MISS A. IL. GALE,

Teacher OF Piano and Organ.
From National Conservatory Of
Music, New York. For terms apply
nj residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
House Cleaning Time

Is ut hand, and Bishop can show you
something fine In the furniture limo to
make your home look bright and
benutiful
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
War! War!

NJ. Jacob will be at Chamley's
Hotel, Mineral Point, on Tuesday,
April ~ one hundred ilrst-class
cavalry horses wanted, Can use some
good chunks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Sec1y,

Yes, times like the American citizen
represented in the cut have been
seedy for several years, but 1t Is not
seedy times nor seedy people we are
talking about now. 1t IL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
DO Not buy

Any Wall Paper, until you have look
cd over our stock.
j. j. HANsCOM * co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Largest Stock

OF Wall Paper in the county to select
from and prices right.
j. j. HANSCOM X Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Leads All the Rest

Pillsbury's Best. Brewer Il Penhalle-
gon sell this brand OF flour, at their
New Palace Cash Grocery store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
We Cnn Furnish

You with all grades and prices OF
Wall Paper.
j. j. HANsGoM a. Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Photographs.

For good work In the limo Of Photo
graphs, go to SCOTS Studio, one
door west Of Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21

For oyerworked men, delicate wom-
en-, sickly children. Rocky Mountain
Tea is the greatest blessing known.
Keeps the whole family wellif taken
this month. Sold by Eastman q
~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
The David .Jaclso Estate

Ofres for Sale some OF their City
Property; also a good farm Inquire
OF r. j Penhallegon. 34w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Potatoes for Sale.

A large quantity for seed or table
use. FAILoN Bios.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21

a. s. White offers for sale his new
residence near City Park. Inquire
Of VIM. Il. White
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
lfCillNInl,Nr

And look at those dishes they are
given away with coffee, ut Galc's
Cash Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
BREWER & PENHALlEGON'S.
206 20S High Street.
instrumental Music

Carefully taught by j. w. M. Alder
son. For terms inquire ut residence,
in rooms IN the j. J. Collins building,
over the meat market Of -. G. Jacko.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Leave Your Laundry

At George ID. Masten'S, for the James
willie Steam Laundry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
For Fine Furniture

Call on Bishop. Always carries n
fun line.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Good Broonls.
FOr Sale.

Only Is cents each, at Gales Cash
Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
BabN BonnctS

In the latest styles at Wearnc S
Co. $.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-21
Remember

Gales Cash Store Is the place TO find
bargains In Canned Goods and Dried
Fruits.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-02
ALOHA!

The actual results of the war dur
ing the last few days are by no
means decisive. People are, always
expecting something to happen at
once, when it takes time for com
manders to get their troops into prop
err condition. and have them ready to
act decisively. OF COURSE, what all
are eager about is the naval battle on
the Atlantic. Upon this hinges the
immediate future of Cuba. Rumors
of such an engagement have been ev-
identity flying round from May % to
May 25, but there is no confirmation
of them. AS, soon as the Atlantic
fleet question is settled then opera
tons in Cuba can be commenced, but
it is impossible for the commanders
TO act decisively till that uncertain ell
ement is eliminated from the prob
lem.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-02

consider the present inequalities of
taxation. when II has been shown that
the poorest man of this community
is paying three per cent of his earn
ings In taxes, while the wealthy cor
porations do not pay one per cent,
there can be no controvcrtng the
fact that something should he done
to equalize the burden.
What people lose sight of is the per-
ceutage of burden. \ man draws his
check for five hundred dollars TO pay
for property that is worth six or sew
en- hundred thousand dollars; anoth-
err man pay five dollars out Of his pre-
carious wages of little over two hun
dred dollars a year. "See what a
heavy tax payer l am" says Dives.
what is the use of listening to that
fellow who only contributes one-hun-
dredth of what | do" But the one
hundredth as compared with what
the rich man has, is far more burden
that Dives supplies.
1t is this that the income tax strives
to rectify. Its supporters do not
claim that it is an ideal tax, but they
do claim that it is a tax which more
than any other equalizes the burdens
upon the peoples shoulders. TO ov-
ercome inequality of taxation is one of
the noblest objects that any body OF
men can set out to achieve. TIC
reach this goal requires hard work
and means the loss of many friends
for people once having got into
methods do not like to be disturbed
and in order to reach reform home
truths have to be told, and home
truths are not palatable to most peo-
pie.
Whether the income tax bill will
pass the Senate, it is impossible to
say. 1t may not. But its supporters
if it is defeated, can claim this, that
they have distinctly established in
the mind of the community the theo-
ry that taxation should be equal, and
have proved clearly that taxation is
unequal. Twice has the inc ome tax
bill been passed, which is an effort tc
reach equality of taxation. Defeat Is
nothing. Once the idea is implanted
again and again there will be found
men who will be willing to do their
utmost for the cause, and eventually
it will win a glorious victory.