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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Corustaiks in Spring.

"As dry as cornstalk in spring"
is common proverb among farmers
for anything that is very dry and
worthless. 1t is very important at
this time of year that the stalks should
be fed out very early in order to get
as much value from them ns possible.
If they are cut it will pay to moisten
each feed, and this can be done with
sweetened water, now that sugar is so
cheap as it is. The juices of the corn
stalk are sweet and it is in this fact
much of the value of cornstalk for
feeding consists. Wherever beet
sugar is made some of the refuse or
discolored molasses may be nsed in
place of the sugar. Sometime this
country will probably be able to pro-
duce all the sugar it needs, and so
cheaply that it can he freely used as
an appetizer to encourage farm stock
to eat food that would not otherwise
be palatable.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

When my youngest son was q boy
he saved all the money he came in
possession of and loaned it to me, TAX
ing my note.
Each year he would add little to
his note until February, 1897, it
amounted to $500
One day he said he believed sheep
would pay better than money at six
per cent, and II could spare the
money he would like to invest the
amount in sheep. told him to find
the sheep and l would find the money.
So he started off one day and brought
home ten ewes and six lambs. They
were SO small and shabby felt sorry
for him, but said nothing to discour-
age him. When shearing time came
the wool brought him $500. In Au-
gust he sold the lot of sheep and
lambs for S54. 10, total $60.79. The
feed cost him nothing, but his profit
in six months on S35 was S25.79. He
then bought 10 ewes OF better stock.
My oldest son in the spring OF 1897
had 23 ewes that were worth 3115.
They raised 20 lambs. He sold II
wether lambs in November for 81. 90
each, total for lambs sold $50. 40. The
II eve lambs would have sold for the
same each. Total for lambs, Sl43. 55.
The wool sold for S34.35; gain in
lambs and wool, S177.90.
He has the same ewes ON hand that
have commenced to lamb again (Janu-
ary, 1898, also the II lambs that will
be bred next fall.
Sheep will live and do we'll ON what
hogs will starve on, besides keeping
the ground clear of weeds, sprouts
and briers. "A. r. Peters in the Epi-
tOmist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Nevertheless. He Got Hsy.

"You say that my daughter loves
you?" questioned the old man.
"I'm sure Of it," replied the young
man.
"Well, we'll, returned the old man,
looking the young man over critically,
"thers's no accounting for tastes, 10
there?"
And somehow, although the young
man knew that he ought TO be happy
over the possession OF the girl, he
couldn't help scqwling and spsculat-
Ing on that remark Of the old mans.
Hartford Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

in the world for you" Franz leaned
over the table earnestly. He's an
honest, unselAsh lad; that's why I'm
so fond of him. And 1 know he'd be
good to her.
"Well," I said, slowly, "I'll be
honest with you, Frank. I'm fond Of
the child--very fond, indeed. II I
thought that she could like me-in
that way-Pm hanged IL I wouldn't
chance it. But she only looks upon
me as an elder brother. Some day,
she y" paused to blow my, hnndker-
chief-''she would find out. It wouldn't
do; I'm sure IL wouldn't do"
SO II was arranged that 1 should be
busy finishing my book and see less
of Amanda. And Frank was to see
her every day, to find out il she would
like him better than me or il he could
like her better than Nellie Marchant.
This arrangement lasted for fort
night, but none Of us seemed Quite
ourselves. Mandy grew staid and
silent. 1 couldn't do anything right
with the book, and something seemed
wrong with my liver. Even cheerful
Frank grew bit bad-tempered. At
the end of the fortnight he burst in
upon me in the evening, when 1 was
busy with the Cerebral Convolu-
tions."
'Look here, uncle, said he, cody,
flinging himself into an armchair and
taking one of my cigars, ''you're an
asst"
"That," I observed, mildly, ''is very
strong language, Frank"
"Well," said he, "I like Nellie ever
so much better than your Amanda
that's flat"
"Then," said I, bringing my hand
down on the table with thump,
''you're foolI'
amanda" said he, firmly, "is as
dull as dishwater."
1 took off my reading glasses and
glared at him. 'She's the brightest
little creature in the world" as
serted, resolutely.
He took long draw at the cigar
and blew smoke rings--a thing I
never could manage. Amanda" he
continued, in matter-of-fact tone,
sis dull-because she's in love-"
let my pipe drop on the floor with
a crash. "With whom?" My voice
sounded strange to me.
"Why, with you, of course. Man
alive! You must be blindl You're
pretending you don't care for her and
breaking her poor little heart"
1 Hooked at him in silence for few
seconds; then got up and fetched my
hat. "I'm going out" I told him, and
1 went.
Wien I arrived at their drawing
room Amanda was sitting on the rug,
with her back against the sofa. She
had dropped her book on the floor and
was looking into the fire with her
cheek on her hand, and could see
tears in her eyes.
She jumped up to meet me with an
eager little laugh. "Whatl Deserted
the 'Convolutions?
Hang the 'Convolutions, I said.
"The fact is they're awfully uninter.
esting compared with you, Mandy"
"Are they? Then they must be
stupid"
Iput my arm round her waist and
drew her close to mo. Mandy" I
said, passionately, my dear little
girl, we've been playing at sweet
hearts long enough; shall we begin in
earnest?"
Amanda said nothing-only laid her
head down on my shoulder with q
happy little sob.-J. A. Flynn, in
The Madame.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

Very few pedestrians walk four miles
an hsWi three miles 10 q very fair gait,
and when one exceeds that he is begiu.
niag to walk fast. II my recollection
serves ths old common time In the
army carried Q man two and nve-
slyhths miles an hour. The distances
which the soldiers covers in an nour
have now Increased somewhat by
slightly Increasing the length Of his
steps, bu. my impression is that the
common time remains under three
miles an hour. Certainly three miles
would be good, fair walking. and fully
UP to mans average speed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
what Tommy Heard.

'T'd like to hear You play tho violin,
Mr.. Billings, "said seven-year -old Tom
my, who was entertaining the visitor.
''But don't play the violin, Tom
my"
s'Then papa must be mistaken. I
heard him tell mamma thstyou played
second fiddle at home. "
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
A Cheap Trick.

To manufacture a cheap kalsomine
stuck on the wall with glue, claiming
it to be the same thing" or "just
as good" as the durable Alabastine or
to buy and sell such goods on such
representations would seem cheap
trick. Some resort to it. To be safe.
buy Alabastine only in packages and
properly labeled.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
nutter MnkInr on the Farm.

To commence have all milking uten-
sils thoroughly clean. do not use soap.
Rinse all milk and cream cans with
cold water, wash thoroughly with
warm, adding little washing soda
occasionally, scald with boiling water
anlsswipe. aud sst out oil doors 70 ais
uncovered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Great Chinese bridge.

Spanning an inlet Of the Yellow Sea
near Sangang, China, is a bridge 1--WE
and n quarter miles long. with 300
piers Of masonry, and having Its rond.
way sixty-four feet above the water.
This work is said to have been accom-.
plished by Chinese engineers 800 years
ago..
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

II has been demonstrated that
African elephants can be domesticated.
They make valuable beasts of burden,
as they climb mountains with remark
able ease. are sure-footed and can
swim swollen streams.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Beauty IL Blood Deep.

Clean blood means . clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathaf'
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, BY
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all inn
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c, 25c, Soc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Azoturin, Disease Peculiar to the Hors,

Azoturin, n Disease Peculiar TO the Horse.
During the winter and spring a
number of valuable horses die from
this disease. 1t is well-fed horses
which are affected by it; and usually
the best one in the stable. As this
disease can be prevented, we consider
that it will be of benefit to the readers
of this paper to know how to do it, rs
this is the time Of the year when 1t is
most common.
Azoturia is the name given to this
disease which affects the horse only.
1t has not been seen in other animals.
1t is associated with assimilation and
i characterized by musculo-nervous
spasms of the muscles of the hips and
loins and the discharge of high-col-
nred urine. We shall not take up the
readers time with describing the path
ology of this disease.
AS an illustration of the cause of
this disease: Horses which have been
accustomed to work, or running in
the pasture, have been put into the
stable and have not been taken out
for few days. either because they
were not regui: ed for work or on ac-
count OF this unfavorable weather.
During this period the animal was fed
his usual allowance OF grain, hay, etc.
his appetite being good in oil likeli-
hood he would eat all that was placed
befo.e him and, MS q result, would get
more nutriment into the system than
could be used on account of want of
exercise this seems to have some effect
on the assimilation, deranging the
nervous system, but it seems to re-
quire certain amount Of muscular
movement to develop its evil effects
on the muscles. Thus horse which
has been standing in the stable get
ting his usual food is taken out and
driven; the distance may be only o
few hundred yards or it may be sew
eral miles. When the horse first
comes out OF the barn he is in fine
spirits, but after going a short dis
tance he will hang back, become stiff
in one or both hind legs, break out all
over with Precipitation, show symp-
toms Of great pain, and if driven on
will sooner or later fall down and be
uHuDle W Tlst, tut uusCitS VI tuo
lower loias and hips swell and become
| in severe cases as hard as board.
| The animal throws his head about,
breathes fast and groans with pain.
On account of the rigid condition of
the muscles the animal cannot rise,
and if lifted up cannot stand, and IN
less treated at once gradually gets
worse and will die in from twelve to
thirty-six hours. There is no other
disease that affects the horse in this
manner, and it cannot be mistaken.
Preventive: When it is necessary
for horse or horses to remain idle in
the stable for few days, cut down
the food one-half and give the animal
q few minutes walking exercise or
turn him out into lot and let him
have run, or if this latter cannot be
done, give one ounce of nitrate OF
potassium at night in small bran
mash. II this is ATTENDED to there
will be no danger OF the horse taking
the above disease. Farm, Field and
Preside.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Coal Tar for Dyes.

Coal tar, when used for dyes. yields
sixteen shades Of blue, the same num-
Der Of yellow dnts, twelve Of orange.
nine Of violet, and numerous other col
Ors and shades.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
TIE
FARnn

Strain milk very carefully and set
in cool place Immediately after strain
ing, let it stand twenty-four hours in
warm weather, and forty-eight in cool.
Skim and keep cream in room with
temperature about 70 degrees. Stir
cream thoroughly each time you skim
fresh cream in. Always have cream
skinned twelve hours before churn-
ing in warm weather and twenty-four
in cool weather; do not let cream
stand too long before churning. Churn
mt least three times week in warm
weather and twice in cool. Scald and
rinse churn, put cream in and use
churn Thermometer, have cream at
churning point. Churn until butter
comes, usually taking from twenty to
thirty minutes. When butter is there
work dasher back and forth a few
minutes to gather butter, let butter
milk run off and put in cold water,
work dasher again, rinse butter twice
in this way, take out in butter bowl
and salt, using one ounce to a pound
of butter, little more if butter is to
be packed. Work salt thoroughly in
and wash again, working butter well
in the water, drain water off and set
butter away to be worked over Let
it stand twelve hours in warm weather
and about three in cool, work over
then, using ladle until every drop of
water is thoroughly worked out. Then
make into prints & pack in stone jar
that has been used for no other use
but butter, and also been thoroughly
washed and aired. When jar is full,
wiring piece of clean, white cloth out
Of cold water and put over butter,
sprinkle some salt over this and put q
piece of clean, dry, white cloth over
this and spread over thickly with salt,
then tie piece of cloth over all, OF
better yet, paste piece of thick paper
over all, so as to exclude all air.
have kept butter in this way for seven
and eight months and had it just as
sweet and nice as when first made,
and think any person can do the same
il done in this way. Wash, scald and
thoroughly dry churn and butter bowl
before putting ay.-Mrs. I. Small,
Quincy, MINI.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

krsgu,as hsnsssy is harder u man,
are than regular dishonesty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
OCH ErNJOY0

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs il the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it,
many excellent qualities commend Il
to all and have mado it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrnp of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist Who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do notsccept any
substitute.
CxllTQRMlA Ffo SKR0P a.
SAW FaAAcfsco. cAl.
LOUISVILLE ~ AGw toM ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
TEXAS A LANDS.

Richest soils and finest climate.
Healthful and delightful. Summers
cooler than in Iowa; gardens and pas
lures green all winter. Harvest some
crop every month in the year. Near
two growing cities of over 80, 900 each.
River and gulf transportation. Crops
not consumed by winter feeding and
freight rates. No fogs. cyclones,
drouths or billiards.. Finest sugar
and tobacco lands on earth, and unex
ceIled for fruit, truck, cotton, corr
hay, and live stock. Corn has yielded
1875 bushels per acre on a $50 acre field,
and cotton four bales per acre. No
fertilizers or irrigation used. Fish,
oysters and game abundant. Large or
small tracts, prairie or timber, i'm.
proved or unimproved. at low prices
and on easy terms. Three railroads
coming. Prices will double in twelve
months. No finer investment. State
your wants, and enclose stamp for full
particulars to County Attorney, Box 2
Bav City. Texas
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
FARMERS

john r Smith, Commissioner OF
AgricuLtur~, assisted by DR.. D Reid
Parker, Prof. A, @. Holiday, PIesi
dent Of the A. & ID. College, Prof
W. a. Withers, Directors of the North
Carolina Experiment Station, Prof.
f. E Emery, Prof. Of agriculture A
& NJ. College, Prof. w. F. Massey,
stare Horticulturalist, will hold Far
mers' Institutes at the following times
and places:
Dalton, Stokes county, Friday
August 5th.
Guilford College, Guilford county,
Saturday, August 65h.
Reidsvltle, Rockingham county
Monday, August "a.
Yanc- vile, Caswell county Wed
neaday, August 10.
R3xboro, Person county, Friday,
August 12oh.
Oxford, Granville county, Saturday,
August Is n
Henderson, Vance county, Monday
August Is n.
W~arreneon, Warren county, Tues
day, August 10Th.
Halitex. Halifax county, Wednes-
day, august 17.h.
OJher appointments will be made
soon. Exercises begin at 10 a M
Every body invited and all interested
il. farm work should not fail to attend
J. L. RAMSEY,
Sec'v Dept Agriculture.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
Here are The Things North Carolina 7osalist'
are Fighting for,

Here are the Things North Carolina
Democrats C'Eypocrats"O Refused to
Help Us Fight for--Choose Ye This
Day Whom We Will Serve.
The Populists proposed to cooperate
with the Democrats to secure the fol
lowing reforms. These reforms were
opposed by the goldbugs and monopo-
lists, and hence the Democratic party,
controlled by the goldbug monopoly
element, refused to CO operate to secure
them.
What need aUe Gny further 1Citness?
Let those aUhO favor the fOllO1Cimg re,
forms come auth u.s.; let those 1rhO OPP
pose them stag With the party that OPP
poses them. We desire:
'Q) To elect nine free silver and
anti monopoly Congressman.
('2) To elect six judges of ability
aud high character and free from par
tisan bias.
80 To elect twelve solicitors, fear
less and impartial.
" ~ OAONNC GA G"PA DOhSPOAy N6
islaJure pledged to the following, viz:
"a a legislature opposed to the
demonetiz stion Of silver by private
contract, and which will enact legisla-
tion TO put a stop to the giving and
taking Of gold notes ard mortgages
OBJ A legislature opposed to gov
eminent by injunction, which will en-
act sufficient legislation including a
license law similar to the Wisconsin
statute, to effectually prevent the re
moval to Federal courts all causes
which should be tried in our State
courts.
800 a legislature opposed to the
80 gear lease of the North Carolina
Railroad, and which will use all law
full and legitimate means to set the
same aside.
"(O) a legislature opposed to free
passes, and which will make the pres
ent law prohibiting the giving of free
passes apply equally to those receiving
the'same.
II J a ICSlSAhGAA5 IA I6NO4 L q 4ACC
ballot and q fair count, and which will
enact legislation guaranteeing TO eecl
political party, the right of being rep
resented on all election boards by rep
rssentatjves Of it's own selection.
."F) A legislature in favor of a sys
tenn of local self government, and
which will enact under proper safe
guards sufficient legislation to guaren
tee to the counties the right to elect
local officials.
60 A Legislature in favor of q re
! ducSion of freight, passenger and ex
press rates, and of telegraph and tele
| phone tariffs to the gold standard level
! That will endorse the action Of Com
missioner Pearson in taking a stand
for such reduction, and which will favor
UNFOLDING the Railroad Commission
! law making the same effective accord
ing to all Of its intents and purposes,
and which will enact legislation pro
/ viding for the election of raj road
| commits sioners by the people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
MILES IN PORTO RICO.
PONCE SURRENDRRS re FLEET
BEFORE ARRIVAL OF
THE ARMY.

Cur Army Making Good Progress in the
the Invasion of Cuba's Sister Island.
Porto Rico---S parish Forces Retreat
in Great Haste"-Garretson's Brigade
Has a Spirited Midnight Engagement
on the Skirmish Line.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-The Wa
Department this afternoon gave out
the following dispatch from General
Miles, dated Port Ponce, Porto Rico:
Eat 1:3O a. m. on the 26 b GarretsCn
had a spirited engagement On the
skirmish line. Our casualties, four
wounded, all doing we'll. The Spanish
lost 8 killed and Is wounded. Yauco
was occupied yesterday C27.h). Henry's
division is there to day.
Last evening Commander Davis
moved into this port, followed by Capt.
H~igginson with the feet early this
morning. General Wilson with Ernst's
brigade, is now rapidly disembarking,
Spanish troops are r%etreating from
the southern part OF Porto R CO. Ponce,
having a population of $4,000, is now
under the American fig, The popu-
lace received the troops and saluted
the flag with wild enthusiasm.
The navy has taken several prizes,
also seventy lighters. Railway stock,
partly destroyed, is now restored.
Telegraphic communication is also be
ing restored, Gable instruments have
been destroyed. I have sent to Jamaica
for others.
This is q prosperous and beautiful
country. The army will soon be in
the mountain region. The weather is
delightful; the troops in the best of
health and spirits; l anticipate no in,
surmountable obstacle in the future.
The results thus far accomplishe d have
been without the loss of a sir gle life"
Another dispatch from Miles gave
the names Of wounded, all from the
Sixth Massachusetts. The Spanish re
treat from Ponce was so rapid that
rifles and ammunition were left in the
barracks.
A dispatch from Captain Higginson
said that Commander Davis left Guam
lc8 July 27Uh with the Dixie, Annap
zig, Wasp and Gloucester to blockade
Ponce. Ponce surrendered to Davis at
II 80 g. M, July 28Eh. Provisional
articles of surrender until occupation
by the army are as follows: Garrison
to be allowed to retire; civil govern
ment remains in force; police and fl e
brigade TO be maintained without arms /;
captain Of the port not to be made
prisoner. Captain Hrgginson also told
Of the arrival at Pynce OF the M assa
chusettes and Cincinnati with Gen,
erals Mllts and Wilson and transports
a 6 40 a n, % \. The landing of the
army c5mmenced with Iptured light,
ers. Sixty lighters, twenty sailing
vessels and 100 tons of coal were cap
turod.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Administrator
of John Scarboro. deceased, late of
Wake County, N. @ this is to notify
all persons having claims against the
Estate of said dec9ase TO exhibit them
to the undersigned on or before the
21st day of July, 1899, or this notice
will be plead in bar OF their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment.
This 21st day of july 1898
L D SCAEB1RO,
Administrator.
DOUGLAS & EIMMs,
Attorneys.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
The State Normal and
industrial COLLEGE

Of4rs the young women of the State
thorough professional, literary, elias
steal, scientific. and industrial educe
ton. annual Expenses 800 to $50
Faculty OF 80 members. More than
400 regular students. Has matricula
ted about 1 500 students, representing
very county in the State except two.
Practice and Observation School of
about 200 pupils. To secure board IN
dOTmitOrieS oil free tuition appLica
tiOns must be made before August l.
Correspondence invited from those
desiring competent TT ained teachers.
For catalogue and other lnforma
ton, address
PRESIDENT MOWER.
GREENSBORO. n. O
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
HOW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward 6og
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. j. Che
ney for the last l5 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm. I
" EST &TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o. q
Halls Catarrh ureistak internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle, Sold by all
DTuggistS. Testimonials tEses
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-08-02
Sec'y Dept Agriculture.

HendersonvilIe Hustler: 7. Q. Mich
OILS claims the premium on growing
Ir sh potatoes this year. Says he: Il
made 81 b. heels on less than one
fourth OF kn acre and sold them for $47
cash Good for you, friend Tom.