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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08


7NI% as bear fools around trap. A man
doesn't like to own up that he is i'll.
He says Q, 1t amounts to nothing shall
be all right to morrow" But he isn't all
right tomorrow; nor the next day. Pretty
soon the trap snaps to and he has some
serious disease fastened on him.
The only sensible course IS to keep away
from the trap, and not allow sickness to get
any hold on you. It is a fightful mistake
to tribe with indigestion and bilious troub-
les in the belief that they will cure them
selves. On the contrary they drag the whole
system down with them.
When the appetite and digestion are ir-
regular 1T shows that the machinery of the
body IS out of order and IS not doing its
proper work; the blood-circulation is poorly
supplied and IS being gradually debased
BY bilious poisons.
The proper Alternative for this condition is
DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery 1t
acts directly upon the digestive functions
and the liver; and enables the blood-fnak-
ing glands to supply an abundance of pure
ments which build up healthy flesh and
enduring strength.
In all Impoverished and rundown condi-
tons the Discovery is far better than
malt 80 extracts - or rauseatiug emil
sions." 1t creates genuine permanent
strength. It does not make dabby fat but
solid muscle. 1t is a perfect tonic for cor
A full account of its properties and mar
velous effects in many so-cal1ed hopeless -
cases, verified by the patients own sig
1atu4eSs Is gwen IN one Cnapter OF OOctOr
Pierce's thousand page illustrated book,
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser This splendid volume will be
sent free on receipt of 81 once stamps
to pay mailing cost only Address, Dr.
R. V. Pierce, Cos Main Street, Buffalo, N Y
For cioth-bound copy send 81 stamps.
IS Having suffered for several years with indi-
gestion." writes Samuel Walker, ESQ, of Parl1es-
buFg, Chester County Pa. 9" concluded to try
your valuable Golden Medical Discovery AT
ter taking i've bottles [ was entirely cured. I
also suffered from bladder trouble which was
also cured by the Discovery feel like new
man"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
YOUNG SCHOOLGIRLS
Win a Victory Over Wearing Hair in
Grecian Knots.

Youngstown, Ohio. Feb. S.-PearI
Whiteside, Mabel Walter and Mildred
Jewhurst, students at Ravine high
school, who were sent home ten days
ago because they wore their hair in
Grecian knots in defiance of the prin-
cipaFs wishes, have won a victory, and
will return to school. wearing their hair
thew TIaaSR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
DEBS COMING BACK.
Will Spend Three Weeks Making
Speeches in Kansas.

Mr. G. c. Clemens. supreme court re-
porter, has received a letter from Eu-
gene V. Debs in which the labor leader
states that he was so pleased with his
reception in Topeka that he will revisit
Kansas the latter part of next month.
and remain in this state three weeks
In that time he will endeavor to visit
all the principal points in the state and
make an address at each point. Dur
ing his second visit he will make an
other address in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
CORN IN SHIPS FURNACES.
The Glendower Compelled to Use
Part of Her Cargo as Fuel

Queenstown, Feb. S.-The British
steamer Glendower, from Baltimore, ar
rived here today. She had terrific
weather. The heavy seas which swept
over her damaged her deck and carried
away one of her boats. The latter mis-
hap occurred yesterday.
Her supply of coal became exhausted
and a quantity of her cargo of corn
was used as fuel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

After years of untold suffering from
piles, B. W. Pursel1 of KnitersviIIe. Pa
was cured by using a single box OF De
Wits Witch Hazel SalVe. Skin dis
eases such as eczema, rash. pinples
and obstinate sores are readily cured
by this famous remedy.-G. w. Stans-
field, 6S2 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
Eureka Springs. Ark..

As a summer and winter resort cannot
be surpassed. To this famous aIl-year-
round resort round-trip tickets are on
sale from all principal cities through
out the country at greatly reduced
rates. Double daily trains via the
Frisco Line. A neat little pamphlet
giving detailed description of Eureka
Springs will be mailed free upon appli-
cation to Geo. I. Nicholson, General
Passenger Agent. 'FiscO Line, st.
Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

We are anxious to do a little good in
this world and can think of no pleas
anter or better way to do it than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
as a preventive of pneumonia, con-
sumption and other serious lung trou-
bles that follow neglected colds. C. w
StansdeId, 632 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

Can't Express Her Thanks, ScrofuIa
Sores, Terrible Itching, Entirely Cured,
Mrs. Emily Ford, EIdora, Hardin Co,
Iowa, writes: Il can't express my
SalVe, as it has entirely cured the ter
rible itching and burning, that was in
my ankles, caused by scrofula sores. -
At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
TO REFUND MEXICO'S DEBT
The Seligmans of New York Have
the Matter in Hand.

New York. Feb. st is reported in
Wall street that negotiations are pend
ing between the Mexican government
and-J. 6, w. Seligman looking to the
refunding of Mexicos national gold
debt. The debt amounts to 500. 900. 600
bears interest at 6 per cent in gold and
is redeemabIe July 1 next.
1t was stated in connection with the
report that prominent European capt.
talists will be interested in the negotia-
tons A representative of the Selig-
mans in reply to an inquiry said that
the firm had nothing to say regarding
the report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has l.
B. Q. on each tablet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
Manv People Cannot prink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you please
and sleep like a top. For Grain-O does
not stimulate; it nOurishes, cheers and
feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the per-
feet drink. Made from pure grains. Get
a package from your grocer today. Try
it in place of coffee. Is and 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

We do mendIng and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

W. T. Williams, of Boughton, Ark,
says: ''HaVe suffered for years with
constipation, and indigestion, and one
bottle of Beggs Little Giant Pills has
cured me. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

The second performance by the Law
renee Holmes company Will be seen at
the Crawford theater tonight. The en-
gagenoent of the company closes with
the performance tomorrow night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

The richest OF RIondiH1e finds is Beggs
Little Giant Pills. They cure not only
constipation, sick headaches and bill
uousness, but relieves all kinds of dis
order. Take no substitutes. At drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

G. A Van Hall, the leading Druggist
of Butler, Mo, writes: I'VE are hav-
ing splendid success with Beggs Blood
Purifier and Blood Maker. It is one of
the best sellers we ever had and gives
satisfaction to all who have tried it.
We take pleasure in recommending it.
At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
Free Pills.

Send your address to H. Z. Bucklen
& Co, Chicago, and get a free sample
box Of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are guar
anteed to be perfectly free from every
deleteriOuS substance and to be purely
vegetable. They do not weaken by
their action, but by giving tone to stom-
ach and bowels greatly invigorate the
system Regular size 25c per box. Sold
by Swift & Holiday, druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try 70 do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West 8th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

Shirts. collars and cuffs Iaundered to
look like new by Peerless Steam Laun-
dry, 112 and ia West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

Olof Ekberg, merchant tailor. ia
Kansas avenue, ffrst-class suit o.
clothes for s25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

Subscribe for The State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

The farmer comedy Isl Plunkard' will
be presented by J. G. Lewis and his
company at the Crawford theater next
Friday evening. The usual street pa
rade of the farmer band will be given
at noon on the day of the performance.
A sensational railroad scene and a
threshing machine in operation are
features of the piece
Hal Reid and his company will be
seen in Human Hearts al the Craw-
ford theater next Monday and Tuesday
evenings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

P. G. Essex. the leading Attorney of
Golden City. Mo. writes: Have been
troubled for years with Blind, Itching
and Bleeding Piles. and one box OF
Beggs German Salve cured me entire
II. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08

IS Photos for 25 cts. LeOnard's.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

You answer, Il don't know"
Wau 10 remove ell doubts on the sub
jet, I Will ask oN two Questions:
1 Are you Q married m6nf
3 Do you drink whiskeyi
II yoa cannos answer these questions
In the negative, then you are One man
to whom / am speaking.
Yes" you answer, II ana a married
man and l drink whiskey. I ana free
born, white and twenty one, and have
a right to drink II l feel disposed 90"
1t b rlghs heCO that l beg TO differ
with you, and state most emPhatically
that you have no right-to drink, Il il
iUiared you and one eIse, still you
would have no right 20 indulge . hAbiE
thas destroys every spark of manhood,
and drags your soul down 20 eternal
ruin.
But yon do not injure yourself alone;
the evil results OF drink, are not en-
fined TO you, but extend to ell with
whom you have Goy connections
Daily the papers record crimes par
petrsbed by men while under the To-
Ruence of whiekey. WHAT is the re
sulbG The men are hanged or confined
in State prisons for life. And their
wives and chlidern what becomes OF
themH They are. in many instances,
thrown upon the charity of the cold
world, without can OF support
Poverty aud sickness overtake them,
and eventually, the aims house receives
them, where, disgraoed and heart
broken, they end their miserable ex
istence.
Look upon that wrinkled, are worn
brow of your faithful wife, as she sits
before you by the fire side; look as
those silver threads among her once
dark, chestnut locks; look at thOee
hands once soft and shapely-nOW
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

Since the baby was born he had
been It's nurse; not q willing one al
ways, but o faithful one. To day, for
the 6rGt time, the rebellion took O fear
ful turn.
"Shet up, I tell yer, and tea TOR dAs
chile. PO'Iittle SISTER; Ain'T yer shame
yerSefT"
"Won't yer fetch nae q stick of
strip'd candyT sobbed Wash, seeking
20 make the best of an UNPLEASANT
duty.
I'M fetch . stick ter stripe yer back
eft 1 lea anuddsr word fum yer; SO
eff I d1n'E. She's up, l cell yer"
II the rebellion was bitter, it was
short lived. B1tore the crazy little
wagon had creaked out of sight Wash
was squsgset beside his Rister, indus
rriously stuf1ng her with the big bis
cult that had Oeen provided for her re
freshment.
Aunt June, calling into the country
town in all the g~randuer of her turn,
Gus, sOon forgot ali Gbout the children
In the cabin at home. George Wash.
Ington was 20 % relied upon, she knew
and 20 she gave herself no further IN
eaRiness on the sunjSot.
AHnt June always went 10 town In
style. The Big basket went along for
style, too, for Aunt June ~Gs not neg
Iecstul OF her reputation, which was
,Grgs among her Re4uAintAneOs. The
curious old bonnet bobbsd many .
mIId good morning." ~ the Old nuls
logged along the lanes or the white
turnpike. AZ she Reared the town,
however, the bows become less cor
dial ana A trEho-jaGt q trIGS-O0ndO
Ecendlng. the reason wa SOOa made
known 20 the white mule.
"Dsse trthInG town niggerBI" she
mutvered. 'Dey ell 'ud ruther lay
about town in rags, and go hat
Starved, e. tor go ter dc CUuutry, Whar
dey e plenty ter eat and drink, too.
De lazy lot OBJ emit Jest look Ht EN-
eight er'clock in de maWning, and not
O Dressed thing ter dol"
Aunt June wRs O thrifty soul, 90
was Uacie Jake, her ''ole man"
There we're seven pounds of fresh, vel
low butter In the tim pail ut her feet,
In exchange for which she would
many a comfort to the cabin that che
and Jake had bought with their own
savings; the deed of it was safely reg
I.tarSd IN fba oI.rkfa "a in E0Wn
Aunt June scowled, gruntOd, and
then sighed for the less fortunate
ones OF her race; but as she said, the
town negro had no love for the quiet
country life that had been her pros
Perity.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

This weskIS iGauO OF TIN PROGRESSIVE
FARlEER we think will interest most
readers. Oar department 10 progress
Ing DieAly. The "OhAtterors" are be
ginning 10 speak Out. We hope noae
viii become impatient il their letters
DO not appear 90 sooa e. received for
''hrgt come. frs served" you know.
The possible war With Spain s the
ell important topic OF Converoatjou just
now. We trust it viii be avertOd, for
OIL the terrier Of 1t.
Our essay On OhRNacbGr by Daley
Bale" 10 good, IL il character, which
makes the nan, or woman.
the HsusekeepOrs Tragedy" will b
appreciated by our LADY readers. What
fingers IA memory IL 9Us every line Of
it End we hope those who we're 20 kind
e. TO contribute these selection viii
come again.
Ben Bolt Beems 0veree to marrying
o girl who has q temper. Now let me
tell you nay boy, girls who have high
tempers almost invariably posses en-
ergy. industry and trugality. Selfish.
ness, 10 more 70 be deplOred than TEN
per. provided however, the person
possessing the temper, knows how to
control it. When TO speak, how to
speak, where to speak and when to keeE
silent, puEE3e the oldest of Us. IT the
tongue ia kept silent i'll temper wounds
only those possessing it. Let uS hear
from you all Aunt Jennie.
TLATER Ben Bolts" Letter and "a
H~ousokeepers Tragedy" will appear
nexE week
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

lack dat. And says he, Hit am George
Whaahin'tOn's bufdAy.' Den I come
long home and KILT q hin; kase / know
it mus be 90 den, aldo I FiCkerliCt it
ain' Co."
Uncle Jake tilted his chair back and
broke into q laugh. 'AOie oman" said
h4 'yOu's eli wrong bout dat. Dey
VuW talking boat enudaer George
Washinbon. Iheerd eli bout dat long
go. Dey Wa'A' meaning we all's po'
lltsle Wash here" -
Aunt June's eyes dashed for . min
ute; only O minute, however, and she
duokeA her head 30 laugh.
II done kits Q hin" said she, land
it'B got Oer be eat. George WAsbinbou
IN gwtne hab dat bQtdGy. HsB been
mighty handy hs'ptAg bout be baby
aaA ell. aAd ho Kin hab two bQfaAys
ds year vel es net. Dey An'Ro seCh
gre6 dr6WDoe bwixt the twenty
sOo1@ o. Etb'rw an de twenty nnth
OF July, @Ika so. SEED de Pooguns,
S0n. fur do GakR; HAS fur yer bufday
dinner tR noFFeP."
WILL ALLEN DWoM0OOLR
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01
He SAT DOWN.

He was no orator, Ous he knew when
he had said all that he could say. He
was a Maine man. and attempted TO
speak in to WI meeting on a subj set that
greatly Interested him.
Fellow ciEiSsnsl' hO sang out lus-
tily, as he arose-'fellow ciEr8 3nsl" A
long aod embarrassing pause, and then
he added: If I only mad the ldessI
ought to have on this Suoj sos and had
the words TO express those ideas. think
[ could relieve my feelings" How the
crowd cheered as he sat downI-LsWiS-
ton Journal
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01
5ooial Gbaf.


Here l. cSluRn for OveFyboAy-ladtas. sen.
GOmaA, bOys, xirlS bGAAS &2d 8Ws<tbNaFN0.
EVOFyb04y II invited to WT1tA OA subjects OF In
GsFes: 20 them Maze yOuF letters piihy aud t.
the POINT. Above ell don't Wait until. every
one else has Wi tn to jOln the band. Our
farmers T. e1r d&WgheaFS 0OnS AID wives, have
more leisure dUPthN winter than any other tO&-
90n OF toe year and We hop . I9rgS number OF
them viii write "a. Never mind If yea arc not
perfect a. writ give uG yOUr thoughts and
We will ROO that they arc Ia gOO1 AhaPO usfOrO
they are Uub1B"0t.
TnB PROGBRSsTvB PABMGB l. q paper for every
member OF the family and Young and cid alike
Are i1s patrons ard iGO fFtOndA. We hope TO
unite these Gb~0a-aRds Of our friends In . oonA
Of freRdS iP that Will b . help and Al inspire
ton - each one OF ~" hO f~rlOndsnipO OF each
states Q Urdy sons. and the trust OF each OF hsC
aRUght n, 70 what this paper aims to win by
helpiaR OACR one q them to do more. - b more
AL 70 enjoy more ia thlS beautiful world" We
hope this . init VIII animate each let OH, and
breathe tnPOuRh every page, Address letters e
"AuRt Jennie" 0AIO OF Tan P~hORRDsaTVA EAB-
NsR. Raleigh. n. 4.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

When the lecturer inquired dramati.
Cally, ''Osn any one In this room tell
nae of aPerfecT mAnf' there was q dead
Gile0Oe. HAS any enc" he continued,
~S.heard OF q perfect wOmanl" ThenG
patient looking little woman in a black
dress rose up in the back of the audi.
forum and answered: ''Tnere was one.
I've often heard OF her; bu5 sns's dead
now. Shs was my husbands first
wife"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

family making his way to the cabling
from the direction of the ''sprIng
branch that skirted the held in the low
ground.
Come long here sAhI Don you zee
Use waitingf"
George Warrington obeyed reluc
family, however. for il Wa the season
OF the year when trout Were biting
The small rod and bucket that be car
rled sold, silently, the story OF An in
srruDIed mlnno3 excursion, prepare
tary &c a days fleming In Duck River.
His mother wore her bsGt dress, q
bright magenta skirt and q brown
Horsted waisS; q bOanet Of curious
shape and ~cnlors, and q pair OF very
Whlse, homs-knIt gloves. A long,
brown bAre&a VT q Ated maj4oEically
o the bows and Blossoms Of her
bonnet.
A large market basket and . tin
bucket covered with q clean white
cloth stood on the doorstsp;a cIa1y
g.
HtAe cart with q white mule noddinR
ostWeen the soatbs waited at the gate.
IN Leu Of leather reins q white cotton
rope passed from the Bride bit to she
seat upoG Wnlch Aunt June was pre-
pairing to mou0t.
Is yer gwine ter town, mammyl'
Salo George Washington. with q rueful
s'Ance IN Inc direction of the waiting
wagon H \ black q expressed bet
'nan words hIs hearts diAappoint-
I7n' at TIE unexpected d~isarrange
"enS Of hts plans.
A. S'Se lee < siue ter town. How'G
Iu''er g4In'tr git dar of [ ain'tr
~ Huccome yer reckin hits
Walk dIs day, BUidder WGitln'
ue Ter tech it sum udder daysi
Ter stay right in here wiz de
D.. t'' git back. Dies yer heart
U7 o7og Giles glO her de biscuit on
y 'ne I; an dom let her fall in de fab
o's yer hear met Wny'R yer answer
us. G4orge wasnln'toni,
-ssum," eard the boy, 81 hears
SuFi aud with a glance az the little
UTN ouodle tqlAtted upon the door,
o.oo-s' as ne was called on ordinary
ons' began TO Whimper.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

Some have no ancestors to talk ab ut.
Nor any prestige from the past 60 lend
An influence throughout their life long route,
But have 20 ploC, without descent, and Wend
TIER toLsome way, along she path of life,
UhSidOd by ancestors through ell the strife.
There's some who are, themSelvea. of little worth.
Bus uSs the reputation of the dead
To put on sine while Strutaing on the earth
Ana holding high q small and Orainlees head;
And thus, a GhOy in Det Importance grow,
ToWArdQ The dead the lean respect they show.
The more no count q fellow seems to b.
Toe more no vail 60 back upOn the dead
By Boosting bout hN W0y.SAck pedigree,
And hIls deems In hiding low his head,
he would hs forefaEAORs revere she more
By keeping mun AbOOU the gone before"
7a hard upoa the aNcoStoru, 'ts true.
bS TS.TF e.. 3I q ma = pHE" a. 18th nth P e S up pride
And use IL - Q hobby horse to ride
UPoA The record OF The hoDOPGd dad
WAC, AAFml@ Lilo Within N narrow b~d.
De e C 'te1 o:E' sSIy for SAoH; her 10 's6 dead and cO0"
LnEiHG3 worth 10 nHnGhS 20 ShOSO thus born
WHA Legacy Of q respected n&m0;
So that th0 world dOtA kAow from whence they cane
what matters it that they the dead dOfSmeI
Ts enough 70 make them turn WiShia the crave
OOu'd tAsy has ASaF how such dssos9aAaS brNs
AhouS shea Being OOUFhy, learned, and brave
WnnS they, shsHooay"S 90 far Behind them lag
To Aaa Saeh Palry Neions of noble &rOs.
WhoaG'r the GFory of the dead you raid
To RoI yoNrOalf Importance magnIASd
With ell the eoAt of GdveaGiouG aid,
In branded iRnO@y you will ABIDE,
And nAuGht however S~SrvOd by foolish fats,
BssrGyS 80 veil the base degenerate.
Where you who look upon your lineage
AZ all that constitutes youF stock In store,
And love 70 turn the leaves of pristine page,
You SHOULD consider those who've gone before
b. making all yOu do depend on thee.
Ana Rt from fruits OF genealogical tree.
What though your blood 10 bluest of the blue,
A. Unit 90 puG the bueSt Rky 60 shame,
What glory can there be in is TO you
Unless you make, yOurOef an hon red nRmsG
"Honor and shame from no clndlson rise;
Ac5 well your part, these all the honor lies"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

tOughened and deformed by toll; look
at that, old, worn calico, or gingham
dress che wears Tt il Sc~FupulousIy
clean and neat, bat thread bare. Ii ia
all that she hes. You bought 1t for
her 0t an auction sale six months age,
with money that she made selling poul-
Try and eggs. Look ct it, l say, and
compare is with tho ones che used 70
wear when you vent - counting her,"
Turn the pages in memory's volum0S
90 back q few years. Look ct her
again, "a she was then, that soft,
Oalmy, mOon-Iit Right in June-thO
night that you asked her to marry you.
Do yOW remember it-and how she
looked then, % long AgoI Do you NJ.
call that brow % smooth and white
unrLMA by q single care-thoee eyes
% brIgh-thooe cheeks 90 sofE, painted
Oy nature . delicate pinkl Do you re-
member The pledge that you made hoP
when 10 placed her hand trusEinglY
IN y0HrS and promised to beyOur wife
thai you woalA never dFink againf"
Do yOu romembar, she married y0g
against the wishes Of her parents; abe
LETT ell Ter you end now. how have you
repaid heF0 You have DOvOr ceased %
drink, you dFink HoW. IE 10 owing b
tha fact that your farm 10 mertgaged-
that your children W ragged and I'M
educated, end that your girl wife" 10
Al old woman many years before she
ought to be. Shame WPOH SWoh brwtHs
that call hemOcIUe0 men-
An, vel, there's . hot place awaiting
you below. Is il the Oorner-set apart
20 OdibOrH say, for delinquent subOerib.
Ors-but they'll make room for you,
never 6ear.-WIn R9tlaW.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-03-01

'Theres is nothing IN the universe
fear except thas I may not know all
my duty, or may not be able 60 per-
form ik."-HaryL Lyon.