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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
One Kind of ..Armlsficc.'
From the BuffafO News

The arLlistice will. in the first place, the
Spaniards say. bring a cessation of hostiI-
tiles on the part of the Spanish military
authorities in Cuba. The fact is, Gen. Co
mez the leader of the insurgents in the
field. has forced. for some time past, a ces-
satior of hostilities on the part of the
Spanish forces in the various provinces,
and two Of those provinces he holds with
out dispute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Some of the Methodist ministers in con-
ference at Baltimore appear to fear that
political platforms may succeed In crowd
Ing the ten commandments and the golden
rule from their proper prominence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Hang Out the Flags.
From the New York Mail and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express.
Bring out your flags and give them an
airing in the bracing sunshine of peace and
liberty! Let the American metropolis show
its colors and proclaim to the world that
its people are ready for business, no mat
ter whether the basis be peace or war
Hang out the stars and stripes, every
body!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Perhaps Senior Sagasta should have
v aited until the congressional Interpreters
got through with tfeir work before de.ll-
irs that the Presidents message was not
hostile to Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Gen. Lee declares that he has not done
much to deserve such an ovation. But the
temptations to do things which he has re-
sisted are alone sufficient to stamp him the
hero of the hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Considering the popular feeling toward
the government in Spain. 1t is possible that
Washington is one of the safest places in
the world for any Of Its officials to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
SHOOTING STARS.
Force of Habit.


How did that matador happen to fafe
SO badly?" inquired one Madrid citizen.
Why" replied the other, "he used to be
connected with the diplomatic service. He
forgot himself the other day and stopped to
ask the bull whether there was not some
means of putting decisive action off for a
week or So
Spring styles.
BY fleral Iavishness perplexed
He murmured as in gloom he sat,
Twill take landscape gardener next
To trim my daughters Easter hat
His Fear.
'The present question" said the member
of Congress who likes to talk things over a
great deal, lis what measures shall we
adopt in the Cuban situationT"
And his energetic colleague answered:
Yes; and the thing for us to do is to see
to 1t that they are not red-tape measures"
A Sure Test.
IT'S all right" said Senator Sorghum,
gieefuly; I'm getting on
What do you mean?' inquired his wife.
Il am being formally recognized as one
of the great men of the era. They are be-
ginning to circulate last century's anec-
dotes with my name attached to en-
An Erratic Canine.
I never saw dog of war;"
But, from the way they speak
About the creature. should say
He's an uncertain freak.
You can't predict what he will do
You'll think he's struck a trail
He'll growl and frown-and then sit down
And gently wag his tail!
Perhaps it Is because he's old
And waking up to find
The dizziness of his teeth don't fit
An ardent state of mind.
He takes a start as If he meant
To make the nations vail
He'll growl and frown-and then sit down
And gently wag his tail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Before engaging in actual contest, Spain
would like some time to inspect the racing
returns to see whether this is a good year
for hundred to one" chances or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
COnADirncy.
From the st. Louis Star.

FTOm Tue 81 LI'u1 StHr. :
There seems to be collision between the
Weather clerks and the people who desire
to have a change In the date of the inau-
guration, otherwise we might. before this
time. have had something approximating
spring weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Boys.
Department.

Department.
Specially attractive effects are be-
ing shown in exclusive styles of new
Fauntleroy Blouses. Our full spring
stock is now on display, and the
qualities shown for the prices are
unusual.
An extra value is q very Handsomely trimmed
Embroidered Blouse In a quality that has never
before sold for less than $3.50. This seasons
price Is
$I.8o each.
Blouses a little more fancily made and worth
$500 are
$2.3o each.
Our Shirt Waist stock IL splendidly complete;
every style and price is represented. ranging from
25c. to $I.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

From tn. Providence Journal
China we are told in a dispatch from
Pekin, "distrusts Russia 1t would be
strange II she did not. The man who Il
held up by a highwayman and "relieyed''
of his most valuable belongings is pretty
sure to have distrust of his unceremoni-
GUS acquaintance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Congress cannot get up much Of an argu-
ment over the proposition that something
must be DONE" Even Spain agrees to that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

1t would have been an easy matter before
the message was sent I'm to pick out men
who " ould refer to 1t as weak and inef-
fectual paper or "a most statesmanlike
document" according to previous affili,-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
New
Rugs.

RugS.
The ideal floor coverings for
spring and summer. Easy to handle,
easy to keep clean. The new stock
comprises every good and worthful
sort of rug, and the prices this sea-
son are unusually low.
Special values now being offered
are:
Japanese Rugs. best qualities, choicest designs
and colOrfngs ct less than prevailing prices
3xo it., $I.5o. Usually S2.oo.
AK it., $275. Usually $500.
6xo it., $495. Usually 5000.
ox12 it., 800. Usually $1,000.
1ox14 #, $3.50. Usually $500.
12xI5 it., $1,000. Usually $1,000.
Best All-wool Ingram Art Squares, in a number
Of soft, pretty colorings.
oxo it., $6.75 each.
ox1oI it., $7.8S each.
oxI2 it., 5000 each.
special lot of .'Bromley's'' Smyrna Rugs. at
the following low prices:
21x45 inches, $I.35 each.
3ox6o inches, $I.85 each.
36x72 inches, $3.50 each.
Moquette. Wilton. Administer and Brussels Car
net Hassocks-sixty new and attractive designs.
soc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Little RhOdy.
From the Syracuse Post.

From the Syracuse Post.
Little Rhode Island came near being over
looked in the excitement over Cuba. But 1t
had it's election the other day and gave a
strong Endorsement of the National Ad-
ministration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
A Sure Sign.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

When we observe that the peach crop of
Delaware has been ruined by the FROST
in the headlines of esteemed eastern con-
Temperatures we are confirmed in our faith
that spring is arriving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Hypnoti.ing Hnmbert.
From the Denver Republican.

Spain has succeeded in buying from Italy
a warshir with the significant name Of
Giuseppe Garibaldi, the champion of lib
erty. How did Spain succeed in HYPNOTIC
ing King Humbert into giving 1t credit for
the ship?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Hawaii will have to yield its turn for
&C nsiderauon to an island whose emer-
sencies are more pressing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Warm Language.
rom the salt Lake Herald.

1t Is claimed by opponents Of Cuban In
dependence that II 1t were recognised Cuba
would become hotbed OF revolution. Even
II 1t would. Is not hotbed Of revolution
better than hell Of destruction7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Senator Foraker is evidently not enter
tanning any propositions Tor an armistice
In Ohio AFFAIRS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Upholstery Goods.

The predominating feature of our
new things for spring is their artistic
elegance-an elegance that is all the
more artistic because it is founded
on sound sense and judgment. This
applies just as much to the new raj
ment for your walls and windows
and doors as to the new creations for
your own wear, indoors and out. We
invite an inspection of our new stock
S4-inch Embroidered Denim Pillows. full n
iihe Oh ATTRACTIVE colors Each. ..... SI 90
flsh Net Draperies, oriental colors 2 vards ,,ny.
suitable Tor doors. windows and coy cor d
| -@"Ni- PIshO
frlnted Rufded Muslin Curtains new de- O.
sshs, DAINTY cOiors. Per pair. ...... SI So
Fine Nottingham Curtains, 3D. Yards long 90
nic i VIDE Regular price, $1.50 Per O.
japanese Porch Seats. large size, best 70,
,. Wire Screen Doors. all sizes, ready to ooc
-e' A-oeu' - .....-...... 1O>'
Fancy Wire Screen Doors in all sizes
feuoy I. hahg. Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Pi.iS
Adjustable Wire Window
Screens, In all the popular Sizes
A>-~A' - OS. " CSN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Furniture
Slip Cover Materials.

5o-inch Jacquards.
36-inch Pompadour Stripes.
3I-inch Damasks.
3I-inch Figured Dimities.
Slip Covers made to order.
Screens made to order. Furniture
reupholstered. Shades made to or
der. Estimates cheerfully furnished.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Woodward 'nd LOthrOp,
10TH nth and Sts N. w.
Paris Millinery.
10th. nth and F SITS. N. w.

There's DASH style high about Partisan Millinery that
seen otherthat makes sought after the world This
especially Of this springs styles Floral and
equally in favor while the "Shephedess" shape lead
The greater part Of Millinery stock trimmed untmmed
and the trimmings and personally
e Paris and London aordng leading Styles
many of which exclusive
Many hats trimmed by mlners caught
vigor
that you'll like all the better
Flowers Feathers Ornaments Millinery Novelties in
great abundance and comprehensive variety
second fUr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Specials i'm
Mems Department.

A second lot of Mems Fancily-
trimmed Night Shirts; excellent quail
ity; neat and attractive trimmings.
soc. each.
Also $50 dozen pairs Mems Fine Gauge Light
weight Cotton Half Hose, blacks and tans-a
special value.
pairs for 25c.
Also 80 dozen Mems and Boys Cheviot Negligee
Shirts, with soft collar and Wristbands host Of
attractive patterns. Sizes 12Ia to II.
SOC. each.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Muslin Cows, double yoke in back. circular yoke
In front Of embroidery or lace ruffe Of lace or
embroidery on neck and sleeves; pearl buttons
SOC. each.
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! nusairl
Gowns.

Two lots of Women's Muslin
Gowns will be offered tomorrow al
less than usual prices. Slightly gar
ments, well made and we'll proper
toned. The cloth alone would cos,
as much.
Mushh Gowns, Hubbard style, double yoke in
back, We high neck cambric or amhro,d.,,
rufhe on neck and sleeves
38c, each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13
Spring styles.

By fcral lavishness perplexed
He murmured as in gloom he sat,
Twill take landscape gardener next
To trim my daughters Easter hat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Third fOor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

Third floor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
DAILY VIBRATIONS AND WORRIES

How we let the little things Of life"
darken the day What dominion they
have over US; what worry they cost
US; what energy we expend in fretting
over them! Did you ever stop to think
that n has only so much nervous en-
ergy to use in any dey, and that if it is
frit5ered away on trIfes and things
which cannot be he. ped, there is none
left for the great things OF life-and
those which can be helped2
! have three friends who are philos.
ophers in their way. One, when any
thing happens to discourage Or discon-
cert her. piles all her miseries in q
heap" as she puts it's, and stands off
and looks at them with the thought,
well, l can't worry about all of them
the task is too stupendous; and
there's no use singing out any particu-
lar one to make me miserable when so
many remain-so I'll just go on my
way happyr' And she does.
The second says of the everyday vex-
ations: Worry over trifes when I
have so many greater things to worry
overs No. indeedl I don't thing I'll
let them take n y peace of mindI"
The third: NOW here is a chance to
prove myself. IT 1 do not succumb-
if I do prove mys3lf-I cannot but be
glad, 30 far as I am concerned per-
SOL ally, that these have happened"
Is there any reason why we may not
all be as philosophical amor Root,
in Housekeeper.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
LET IT BE BY

II one is bound to ruin MS children,
the choice should be to do it by kind
ness, rather than by brutality; but
there is not thu least need of hanging
on either horn Of this dilemma. Let
every mortal child that is brought into
this world be taught to obey it's parents
let 1t be taught this while it is a little
child, not humored and petted to death
then, and taught hundreds Of tricks
of which it must be broken of after
wards. If you can teach your child
obedience without whipping him, so
much the better; don't whip such a
child-it is cruelty but if he will not
fear or obey without such punishment,
administer it gently and simply in a
convincing manner; but do not be
looking and speaking blows at him for
a week afterwards. While gentle, re,
~spectful and obedient children are the
sweetest things on earth, there are
few things more dis8greeable and re
pulsive than badly managed and IN
ruly children. No n can endure
them, and their parents are justly to
blame.
Make YOUR GOVERNMENT STAND FIRM.
Once get that central idea Of unqual-
fled obedience well grounded In your
children, and your government stands
firm You need not be all the time
laying on commands. Do not fetter
your children; within certain limits
leave them free; teach them that their
rights shall be just as much respected
as your own g let them never have
reason to doubt that you love them
dearly, and that you punish them not
for your own pleasure, or because you
are angry and can safely vent your
| passion upon them, but for their good.
Children are clear sighted and quick
feeling. They know we'll enough
what feelings are apparent in the
| minds of those who correct JDem.
Ills enough to make n sorry to
hear of a ne birth TO reflect upon the
wrongs which childhood is heir to
| Poor little things! Either by too much
| rigor and severity or by a weak and
ipjudicIous indulgence they are too
often started wrong, wrong, all wrong ;
and hard indeed is it for them to right
themselves when Left to go IN their
! weV alone. If parents would spare
some of thier threats and they perform
what they promise then would find
the benefit of it.-Cora Linton, IL
Ledger Monthly.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29

that they would live longer and enjoy
life more.
By the way why don't our bachelor
friends write agsina They seem to be
bashful or something wrong. Come
boys don't brood over troubles. Let
borrowed troubles alone. 1t doesn't
do any good to grieve. So let US make
each day we live a little brighter by
helping those about US. Write to the
Ohatterers once a month and help to
make the ORR interesting. I am
sure that none of you are kept so busy
that you cannot write, as I am busy
all the time-work ell day and write
half the night some times. AS l am
Secretary Of big Association and Vice
President OF another large organization
besides my own business. Some nights
l dispatch 225 pieces of mail and very
often have written Is and 30 letters in
a single night and yeti have always
had time to write to the Chatterers. So
good bye.-Tennessee (Bachelorl Boy,
Hamilton County, Tenn.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
AN EXAMPLE OF TRUE COURAGE

The following story of Christian
courage is told in the Christian:
When, as a brigadier general, Gin
ton B. Fist was in command OF the
military district of st. Louis, it became
his duty on One occasion, officially to
receive and welcome to that city an
eminent major general, coming to take
command of the military department.
General Fisk, accompanied an aide
de camp across the river by ferry and
to the hotel in which he had engaged
q suite of rooms for him.
As soon as they were within the
pRrIor-at once assuming the place Of
host and ready to treat the other Off
GERS as his gTests-the major general
ordered a servant to bring sour Whis.
ky punches.
a"Only three, if you please, general,
excuse me" promptly and courteously
spake General Fisk.
You'll not refuse to drink WITH me,
will you9' said the superior officer.
If l should drink now, it would be
the Fl at time. You would not advise
me to begin now, would you, general3'
mo; G1d bless you'll Long may
you wave!' was the gracious and gal
liant respons.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
HOW TO A JELLY.
N. O..

DearAunt Jennie:-I ask permission
to join the happy band of Chatterers.
think Jackanna's letter real nice,
and Basden Scribbler also writes good
letters. Basden ScriDbler asks for
different ways of making apple j9lley.
This is the way I make it: Put up
apples enough to fill a gallon bucket,
put in a kettle and add one quart OF
water, cook until they are soft, then
put them in a sieve and let them drip
an hour, then strain through a cloth.
Oae pint of sugar to one quart of juice
and let it cook until it j%allies. | al
ways cook mine an hour ana a half.
Jennie Acton 1 think your letters are
good-tbey are delightful. I would
like to meet you face to face, for I
know I would love you as a friend.
Aunt Jennie's letters are 30 nice. l
always like to read them. l can hardly
wait to get the mail open, l am in such
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
JUVENILE COMPETITIONS.

The following compositions, written
by children in the Boston public schools,
were published in the Record:
THE MONKY."
''There r. many kinds of monkeys
besides those that live on hand organs;
some are found in Asia and some in
Africa. Once a man was in the woods
and he threw a little stone at the mon
kys and they threw back large, ripe
sweet cocoa nuts, and this teaches us
a great moral lesson. We should al
ways behave like a monkey. Isawa
monkey at a circus and it pulled a
lady's bonnet off, and tore it all to
rags and tied the strings around its
neck and grinned. &c. e. g."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
Dur Social Chat.
EDITED BY AUNT JENNIE- RALEIGH n G.

here Is q column for everybody-Iadfes, GEN.
EE19amreahh, boys, girls, fathers and mothers.
toreIy DOuy is invited to write on subjects of in
GeLSsL 10 them. Never mind if you are not
RerLeGG asa writer, give us your thoughts and
We VIII see that they are in good shape before
they are published,
LAE FARMER is q paper for every
member of the family. and young and old alike
are It's patrons and its friends, We hone to
unite these thousands of our friends 'in q bond
OF friendship that will be a help and an inspira-
IIon 10 each one of u.s." The friendship OF each
OF our readers, the confidence of the old North
states sturdy sons, and the trust of each of her
daughters, Is what this paper aims to win ''by
helping each one of them to do more, to he more
ana TO enjoy more in this beautiful world" We
nope THIS s11r1t will animate each letter, and
DreaGhe through every page. Address letters to
Aunt Jennie care of THE PROGRESSIVE FAR
MGR. Raleigh, N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
"THE BAREn

"Bares are of many sighses and g.
big. The chief kinds are the grizzly
bare which is black; the sinnermon
bare which is good and gentle; the
white bare which bIeaches it's skin to
hide in the snow and make a rug, and
the black bare which is common and is
careful of it's cubs. Bares fight bees
for honey, which is mean because the
bees are little. Once a bare found some
current jelly sitting on a garden bench
to dry, and he ate it, and the lady
hadn't any more, which was greedy.
Bares are pigs. u. O. g."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
SUGGESTIONS FOR TIGHTEN.
Ing HOME BURDENS.
+ FEW WORDS TO OVERTAXED
MOTHERS.

am convinced that there are
1 times in everybody's expe-
F rierc9 when there Is so
much to be done that the
y only way to do it is to sit
down and do nothing. This
sounds paradoxical, but 1t is
l1- FOR instance, 1 have seen the
"a- aEad mother of a family, in mod
eTs.e gErcumstsnces, who must be
s.1s lands, stomach and feet for a
z- as-Ia children, and their father,
counts full another dozen. D.
o... zne may-plan the wisest che
her work accumulates feartully
her hands. One days labor laps
On lie next, till she cannot sleep
aEga- for fear she shall oversleep IN
morning. And though she works
zri all Day, and gives herself no re
azatI5n, she cannot g any result at
Aa close, save that ''she hath done
"hat she could"
Ut course you say, let her be salts
PED with that, and not worry about 1t.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-29
THE ELLFANT "

1.-THE ellfanT is the biggest of all
beasts put together and has two tusks,
n tail and n trunk, sometimes
called the ellfant's hand, and two eyes.
His feet are large roasted and good to
eat, but the skin is very thick. He
shakes dust on it, like a pepper caster.
Once a taylor stuck a needle into an
~ellfant, and years after the ellfant
soaked his house for him. Be good to
the ellfant and you will be happy"