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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
The Worlds Biggest Farm.

Referring to the inquiry, Where is
the biggest farm in this country and
what are its dimensions the Atlanta
Constitution says:
THE largest farm in this country,
and probably in the world, is situated
in the southwestern part of Louisiana.
1t extends 100 miles north and south
and % miles east and west. 1t was
purchased in 1883 by a syndicate of
Northern capitalists, by whom it is
still operated. At the time of its pur-
chase its 100000 acres was a vast
pasture for cattle belonging to few
dealers in that country. Now it is d.
vided into pasture stations or ranches,
existing every six miles. The fencing
is said to have cost about $4,000.
The land is best adapted for rice, sugar,
corn and cotton. A tract, say half
mile wide, is taken and an engine is
placed on each side. The engines are
portable and operate cable attached
to four plows. By this arrangement
thirty acres are gone over in day,
with the labor of only three men.
There is not single draught horse on
the entire place, if we except those
used by the herders of cattle, of which
there are 10000 head on the place.
The Southern Pacific Railway runs for
thirty-six miles through the farm. The
company has three steamboats, opera
ting on the estate, Of which 800 miles
are navigable. 1t has also an icehouse
bank, shipyard and rice mills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
Congressman Acheson, Of Pennsyl

Congressman Acheson, Of Pennsyl-
vania, introduced a bill in the House
of Representatives the other day to
pension Patrick Bane, a constituent
whose local designation is the Giant
of Green county" Patrick is so called
because he stands seven feet -four in
his stockings. The giant now asks for
a pension, thirty-two years after the
close of the war, on the ground that
owing, to his great size the Govern
ment was unable to provide him with
an overcoat during the cold weather
of his army service, and because of
the lack of the needed garment he
caught cold and contracted rheuma-
tism, from which be now suffers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

Within the next thirty days the
color of the one-cent postage stamp
will be changed from blue to green
in accordance with the action of the
international postal congress. The
portrait of Benjamin Franklin, which
has adorned the one-cent stamp since
1851, will remain upon it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
N!Eg !!
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

The following is the time oftrains stopping
at Shenandoah Junction, In effect Novem-
Der IL, 1897:
EAsT-BoUND.
No. It-5s0 A. NJ. Memphis to New York.
Connection with n. & w. north.
No. S-l0.l2 A. NJ. ST. Louis and New fork
Limited Express.
No. ie-l2.l7 +. NJ. Keyser and Baltimore Ac-
commodation. via WASHINGTON.
No. 6-S.0S p. NJ. Express. stops on signal.
No. l4-6.U2 p. NJ Keyser and Baltimore Ac-
commodation. Does not run on
sunday,
No. 46-9.OSP p. NJ. Washington Express, daily
wEsr-BouND.
No. lS-7.5S A. NJ. Baltimore and Cumber-
land Accommodation. Does not
run on Sunday.
No. I7-ll.l9 A. NJ. Baltimore anil Keyser Ac-
commodation. Daily except sun
day.
No. l-5.2g p. NJ. New York and st. Louis
Limited Express. Connects with
n. & w. south.
No. T-9.5S p. NJ. Baltimore and Wheeling,
PittsbuTg Express.
No. 4S-l2.SS A. NJ. Leaves Baltimore 7.5S p.
NJ. and Washington $50 +. NJ, con-
Meeting with y. 4 W. going south.
ID. Il. MARTIN,
Manager Passenger Traffic.
W.. GREEN.
General Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

1t has been discovered that the 500
silver certificates have been counter
feited, and the work is so well done
that ever the Treasury officials can
scarcely tell the good from the bad.
Secretary Gage has called in all the
bills, amounting to $26,OOO,OOO, and
an entirely new series will have to be
printed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

Leon Vergue became the possessor
of a barrel of wine in New York by
the death of friend. He went to
work to drink it, which he succeeded
in doing in two weeks, not eating a
thing in the meantime. When he had
finished the wine he went to bed and
soon died.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
leav,

No. runs daily between Harrisburg and
Hagerstown.
No. lO3 Sunday only.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
Z On Sundays Will leave Philadelphia at
49, p. m.
Pullman parlor car and through coaches
between Hagerstown and Philadelphia ON
trains 2 and and through coaches between
Winchester and Philadelphia on trains and
Z.
Come ctions for all stations on Cumber-
Land Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Rail-
&c j system.
J.F. BOYD, Superintendent.
H. RIDDLE, Gen lPass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
MOTHERS FRIEND

any wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
ties of Mothers Friend 1t Is a
blessing to any one expecting to be-
come q MOTHER" says customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carmi, Illinois.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
Western Maryland Railroad.

Western Maryland Railroad.
CONNECTING WITH
I'd P. K. r. at Shippensburg, Norfolk &
Western and Il. d o. Railroads AT Hagers-
town, p. X. r. at Frederick Junction and
p. W. & B., n. G. and b. & p. Railroads at Un-
ion Station. Baltimore. Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Schedule taking effect Oct. 8, 1897.
LEAVE HAGERsTowN.
B.35A.M. Accommodation for Shippeusburg
7.O2 A. NJ. Through passenger for Baltimore,
arriving at 1927 a. M; also for
Gettysburg and Hanover.
sos A. NJ. For Clearspring, Cherry Run and
WilliamspOrt.
III 10 M. Accommodation for Shippensburg.
LISP. NJ. For Williamsport.
SP. NJ. For Clearsprng and Cherry Run.
2O7 p. NJ. Mail for Baltimore. arriving at $50
p. NJ; also for Hanover and Get
tysburg.
AS p. NJ. Fast Mail, arriving Baltimore III.
100 p. NJ. For Shippensburg.
S.O5 p. NJ. For Williamsport and Cherry Run
ARRIVE AT HAGERsTowN.
$50 A. NJ. From williamsport and Cherry
Run.
7SOA A. NJ. From Baltimore, Fast Mail.
S.O2 A. NJ. From Shippensburg.
l2l5 p. NJ. From Baltimore.
1855 Z. NJ. From Cherry Run.
BUS p. NJ. From Shippensburg.
$40 p. NJ. From Shippe nsburg.
SOOP. NJ. From Baltimore-through train.
B. II. 5RISNOLD, Gen. Pass. Agent.
j. M. HOOD. Pros. and Gen'l. Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
S1.3OO.OOO!

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND
Wv ACTIVE Gentlemen or Ladies 10
travel for responsible, estaolisheel
house in West Virginia. Monthly so9
and expenses. Position steady. keJef,
ence. Enclose self-addressed stampeo
envelope. The Dominion Company
Department w. Chicago.
Sept.t25, lss7-3m,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

OF Druggists ut 500 or sent BIZ express receipt
of price. Write Tor book containing testimonials
and valuable Information for all Mothers, free.
The Bradneld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
Our Line 80
%. 1897!

We invite you to examine this list:
Syracuse Chilled Flows and Repairs,
No. 40 Chilled Flows and Repairs,
Hench & Dromgold Wheel Lever
Harrows, Syracuse Lever Harrows,
Double and Single Shovel Flows and
Blades, Tiger or Farmers Friend Corn
Planter, with Check Row and Drill
combined; Champion, Wizard and II
ger Hay Rakes; Mccormick Binders
and Mowers, Brown Wagons, Brown
Cultivators, Bickford IL Huffman
Grain Drills, Buggies, DrytOns, Spin
die Wagons and Surveys, Feed Cut
tiers, Feed Grinders and Lawn Now
ers, Binder Irvine all grades, agent
for Crescent Bicycles.
We invite you to call and examine
the above line of goods and get our
lowest prices. We carry everything
that is used on the farm in the way
of Implements. Thankful for past
favors we hope for a share of your
trade. Yours very respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
HER. : Fl: :; !.

MOTHER. : Fl: :; :: !: !: 6: 6
and about which such tender and
holy recollections cluster as that
of MOTHER she who watched
over our helpless infancy and gqId-
ed our first tottering step: Yet
the life of every Expectant Moth
err is beset with danger and all et-
fort should be made to avoid it.
"a. "a so assists nature
ENsefnGr'O in the change TAX
sHsVkElyi y ing place that
the EXpectant
Friend 5 + !: f: !; 81; 81:
dread, suffering or gloomy fore
bodings, to the hour when she
experiences the JOY of Motherhood.
Its use insurcs safety to the lives
of both Mother and Child, and she
is found strongerTafter than before
conference.-the short, it makes
Childbirth natural and easy" as
so many have said. Don't be
persuaded to use anything but
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
Do NOT PUT OFF
GO TO
HODGES

for the following Goods, If you want to &c
satisfaction and save money:
GENTLEMENiS BOOTS AND SHOES.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN's SHOES.
GUM GOODS OF ALI KINDS.
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
HARDWARE, consisting OF
DRILL STEEL, BAR IRON, LOCKS
NAILS. HINGES. PAINTS, OILS &r
pUEENsWARE, GLASSWARE.
GROCERIES. FRUITS. &c
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
AM fAMtAMt P NJ .P N "a M

Train No. 10 runs daily between Harrisburg
and Hagerstown.
Train No. lO2 Sunday only.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
Leave No.lINo.S NOS MOI N0.g lUS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

John Arnold, a wealthy brewer,
died at Hazleton, Pa, last week, and
day or two ago his relatives found
$4,000 in cash in an old bureau
drawer. No one knew he had it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

I REPRESENT all the above companies. and
will furnish good insurance at the lowest
rates. All business promptly attendedto.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
letter, SaIt-T;hcum and Eczema.

Icttcr, SaU-thHum AID AClcinh.
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent TO these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
Ife iae- n
4; =: ! &MAZzzZM *! II

Everybody Gays 80.
Cascarets Candy Cathart:c the mos: Won
derful medical discovery OF the age. pleas
ant and refreshing 70 the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try box
of &. G. Q. to-day; 10, -, 30 cents. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. AL druggists, zoe or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

We solicit a continuance OF your patronage.
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER
The age-herald., 1898-08-14

young count caught glimpse of her at one of the swell functions given in his honor he begged as humbIy for an intro- duction as though he had been just plain, every day American man. And from that time on he worshiped at her shrine. But alack-a-day! The count is of royal blood. He cannot marry woman of less rank than his own. The beautiful Ameri- can queen is not for him. He can look and long and love, but he must go home like good boy and marry an obsolete European princess. Poor thingi
 There is an alarming report which comes to us from continental Europe to the e1ect that it is going out of style for man to lift his hat when greeting, a lady III many places in Europe he merely bows. The women of this country at least Will protest vigorously against such change. There is nothing by which we may know man to be a gentleman so quickly as by the manner in which he manages his hat. The very hat itself proclaims it's owner a rowdy, would-be gentleman, or the genuine article, while there is world or eloquence in the deferential and prompt way in which true gentleman lifts his hat on meeting woman friend. There IS no way by which you can form a juster est- mate of a mans attitude toward women than by watching his hat and there IS all the difference in the world between the man who is ever quick to return 1t to ms head and he who despite wind or sun does not think it hardship to stand for a mo- ment bareheaded in the presence Of wo- man. If men knew how closely women mo- ticed these things and the little mental notes they made some of them woulu study more closely the etiquette of the nat.
 
 Another fad, which is really something more when we consider the sentiment which inspires it, is the persistency with which the national colors are brought to the front in every conceivable way. It Is said that the other night when Lieutenant Hobson presided over the big meeting in the Metropolitan opera house, the array of patriotic colors was simply bewildering. There were not only thousands of red, white and blue flags, fans neckties, belts, etc., but the colors were to be seen even in the gowns of the feminine contingent of the audience. Handkerchiefs with red white and blue borders. hosiery of the same colors shirt bosoms ornamented with a flag, hat bands, cuff buttons, enameled pins, and in fact, every article that will bear the imprint of coloring matter flaunts the red, white and blue. And though other nations say that in this way we make it common and treat our national emblem with disrespect we know that it is no such thing, for in our hearts we love and rever- ence it beyond the telling, standing as it does for freedom, for equal rights. for our country and our home.
The age-herald., 1898-08-14

Julia Bates and Louie Davidson, of Selma, are visiting Mrs. Howard Davidson.
 Miss Mary Minge spent last week with Miss Stella Pickering.
 Misses Kitty and Maude Pitts, of Selma are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. NJ M. Pitts
 The Misses Hungerford and their guest Miss Adelaide Moore, of Birmingham, are at Mrs Thomas Moore's, near Cedarville
 Miss Lena Ware and Miss Lucy Ware are visiting in Birmingham.
 Miss Elvira Minge gave large afternoon reception at Farmdale yesterday, which was attended by party from here.
 The Misses Hills cotilion last week at St Elmo hall. was one of the enjoyable events of the summer.
 The Bachelors club gave a large dance last night.
 Mr. James Privett and MT. Crawford Phillips. of Selma, are visiting MrI Howard Davidson.
The age-herald., 1898-08-14

man have returned from a trip to Mont gomery.
 Miss Fannie Tonner, ho has been wis., iting Mrs. Lake Moore, has returned to her home in Auburn.
 Mrs. James E. Webb Jr., and Miss Mary Hill have returned from White Sulphur Springs.
 Miss Bessie Mary Spottwood, of Little Rock, Ark, is visiting her mother.
 Miss Kate Jemison is visiting in Fauns- dale.
 Miss Julia Baum. of Meridian, Is the guest of Mrs. Lee Meyer.
 Mrs. A. s. Prince has returned from visit to Vance's.
 MT. B. J. Williams. of Selma, is visit ing his sister, Mrs. J. J. Thomas.
 Mrs A. R. Smith has gone to Columbus, Miss, to visit Mrs. Fenton Robinson.
 Rev. and Mrs. w. c. Whitaker and chill dren are spending a month in Auburn.
 Mrs. R. M. Leland is at White Sulphur, Ala.
 Mrs. Lake Moore and little son who have been visiting Mrs. AlonZo Hill, have re- turned to their home in Fairland, I. T.
The age-herald., 1898-08-14
On to Chattanooga s1.5o Round Trip

Excursion Birmingham, Ala, to Chatta- nooga, Tenn, and return August 22.
 There will be an excursion operated over the Alabama Great Southern railroad. Bir- mingham to Chattanoog and return on August p, 23, 1S9S Train will leave Bir- mingham 12, noon, August 22 returning leave Chattanooga p. m. August 23, thus giving you ample time to visit Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga Park and the many other attractions of the Soldier City" Trains can be had to the park where all the soldiers are encamped every hour, and everybody should take ad- vantage of this very low rate and spend d day with Uncle Sam's Boys"
 The fare from Birmingham and return will be s1 50, and arrangements have beer made for the accommodation of both white and colored people, affording excellen equipment.
 For further information, call on unior ticket agent Birmingham, Ala.
 8-13-St
The age-herald., 1898-08-14
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Continued from Twelfth Page)

\COHllnueu lIOLi WClllh o5CI daughters have returned from a visit to Mrs. John W. Tomlinson at Birmingham Miss Minnie Clark is visiting in Florida. Miss Sallie Randy is visiting in Ken lucky.
 Mrs s. M. Hubbell and daughter, of Cincinnati, are visitors here
 Mrs. D. A. Greene and family, of Bir- mingham, are visiting relatives in the city. Miss Annie Barnes, of Atlanta, Is visiting Miss Annie May Barnes.
 Miss Katy Owens, of Anniston, is the guest of Miss Joe Erwin.
 Mr. Gerson Rothschild, of Columbus and Miss Francis Lowenstein, of this city. will be married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kohn, September 18th. The wedding will be one of the most brilliant in Jewish circles that has ever occurred here.
 Mrs. H. T. Woodward, of West Point, is visiting Mrs. Dr. Roby.
 Miss Fannie Kohn has returned from a visit to Gadsden and Tate Springs. Miss Mamie Mason, of Auburn, is visiting Mrs. J. H. Erwin.
 MT. Emmett Mccall is spending a few days in Greensboro.
 Miss Fannie McCrary, of Columbus, is visiting Miss Lula Devere
 MT. J. T. German is in Mobile for a weeks vacation.
 MT. Edward Douglass, of New Orleans, an old Opellka boy, IS ViSltlng relatlVeS here.
 Mrs. A. M. Allen, of Montgomery, is vis- iting her daughter, Mrs. H. l.. Randy, and Mrs. Isaac Ross.
 Miss Murphree, of Troy, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. I. H. Glover.
 Mrs. G. E. Driver and Miss Alligene are jn Lafayette this week.
 Misses Lilly and Mabel Ingram enter tained party of young friends at their home Thursday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Wiley Ross are at Oak Mountain Springs, Ga, this week.
 Hon. G. N. Hodge is in Tuscaloosa. Miss Lucille Washburn, of Montgomery, is visiting friends in Opelika.
 Misses Daisy and Magnetic Beasley are spending some time in Notasuga.
 Messrs. D. T. Hudmon A. B. Ware, D. P. Sparrow and J. B. Lyon left today via Savannah for New York.
The age-herald., 1898-08-14
CENTER.

Centre, Aug. 13.-R. B. Sawyer. of Bir- mingham, was up this week.
 Miss Sarah Davis, of Atlanta, spent the week with friends here.
 The Baptist Sunday school had an excur- sion down the Coosa river today.
 Miss Rosa Dykes, of Gadsden, is visiting relatives here.
 w. A. Snider and wife left yesterday on a visit to relatives in DeKalb county.
 John c. Hale and wife spent the week at Lay Springs
 Miss Maggie Watts, of Cave Spring, Ga., is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. H. Gardner. w. O. Paine. of Fort Payne, and Wm. Marsh, of Collinsville, came over the mountain this week on business.
 Miss Lida Daughdrill, of Oneonta, is wis., iting her aunt, Mrs. Jo A. Walden.
 Miss Charlsie Cardon Is visiting her cousins, the Misses Vann, at Porterville.
 Lieutenant J. H. Reeves has reached Rome, Ga., on his way home from San- tiago where he served on General Wheeler's staff. If he continues to i'm prove, he will be able to come home next week.
The age-herald., 1898-08-14
LA MERvEILLEUsE AMERICAN E


 1793-18S9 An, who Is she see advance? Is this a dream of elder France? She wears a quaintly figured gown; Her hat is pointed in the crown. Her close-cut coat has long lapels That point where either shoulder swe'ls. Over her hips it falls away, And to her robe gives due display. And down the robe a panel goes, Broidered with nancy golden rose. A silver charm-holder, that hangs Along the panel, swings and clangs. And in the charm-holder is set A dainty silver viniagrette. Black hose and high-heoled shoes she
 wears, And in her hand staff she bears. Delicate ribbon blinds 1t where It presses on her mousquetaire She raises to her eyes of blue Her lorgnon as she looks at you. Who is she? What mysterious chance Brings here this ghost of elder France? What wondrous scenes have those sweet
 eyes Beheld beneath their Galis skies? What reers in old arisian days When blood bedabbled all the ways? It may be from her easement high, She smiled on legions marching by; Or watched in evenings gathering shade The battle at the barricade. Who was she then? Some noble dame Who shuddered at her countrys shame? Or one who went at Freedoms call To slaughers crimson carnival? Perchance she saw the sharp knife set Against the neck of Antoinette; Perchance she saw that fair head fall Where the red basket yawned for all. Who loved her then? What man of blood Melted before her amorous mood? It may be she was Danton's dear, Or else the sweetheart of Robespierre. It may be that at her command Blood drenched the town, flame fired the
 land. Nay, one so sweet in youthful bloom Could scarce have caused anothers doom. Nav, then in Paris had she been She might have felt the guilotlne. Not all her grace and nonchalance Would have protected her In France. But here along Broadway she goes, And not a fear or care she knows. The star of man and woman's glance Ne'er put her out of countenance. 
 She moves in sweet oblivion Of everything and every onej A modern maid, with modern wiles, Tricked out In old Directoire styles. "Who is she?" do you ask again? La Merveilleuse Americaine.
 Atlantic Monthly.
The age-herald., 1898-08-14
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, Aug. 13.-The Summer Whist club met Monday evening with Miss Mar nee Martin at the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. J. Mayfield. The ladies' prize was won by Miss Maebelle McEachin, and the gentlemens by Mrs. Bernard Wood.
 Dr. W. A. Wyman and Miss Melissa Wy
The age-herald., 1898-08-14
UNIONTOWN

Uniontown, Aug. 13.-It has rained here every day since the 7th of July. The cot ton is very materially damaged. Corn Is better than for years. Work on the oil mill is progressing rapidly. The town and county are filled with visitors.
 Miss Shivers, of Marion, is the guest of the Misses Hill.
 MT. Nathan Miller, of Birmingham, was the guest of the Messrs Davidson at Westwood last week.
 Misses Nicholson, of Granada, Miss,
The age-herald., 1898-08-14
COMING OUT OF THE SAND

From the Washington Post.
 The Missouri democrats propose to with draw their heads from the sand and parti- cipate in the country's progress