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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-14

Shufae---Ban as Compared To Otber
AnimaIs-The Cor titutional Amead.
ment.
B-"Hello! Mr.. Editor"
R Hello! Mejor. How are you
to days"
BIN teelin' toIerable we'll, but
don't know whar I am at. The legis.
lature has turned things bottom side
upward at SIGH a rate I don't
hardly know who / am nor wbut
county I'm frum. Betsy says they've
fixed things SO hayseeds like me can't
expeck ter hole Cfis nor vote ergin.
But she can't fool me. I'll vote under
that grand papa clause or bust a trace.
II they fool with me I'll git in the trust
an hole office, too. I zee they are
gOin' ter vote on a constitushionsI
amendment. Now, if there il anything
in this Wurld that we farmers need ter
bring back guide times, it is a constitu.
shional amendment. 1t IL bound Ter
be jist Whut we are lookin' fer; if it
wuzent my friend Josephus Daniels, ov
the News an Dlstorter wouldn't be fer
it. Well hev two holidays every week
when we gi5a constitutional amend.
ment. ! don't know whut it IL, but I
know it IL sumpthin' ter help us far.
mers an restore guide times. / 8x9d
Betsy Whut she knowed erbouE it. She
sed ~ was a prOpersishun ter a m8ilri.
ty ov the voters ov the State ter vote
ter distranchise themselves 30 they
couldn't never vote anymore. So when
the time Gums I reckon they'll accomo.
date a few poIitishuns an march I'D an
vote fer the constitutional amend.
ment an chop their own heads off.
Then US politishuns will hev a picnic
the balance Ov our natural lives. Well
be awl rite fer the folks can't git us out
ov our jobs, fer they've done gone an
voted ter quit votin'. I axed Betsy if
she thought it will carry. She sed she
didn't know; that folks like ter be
humbugged nifty well, an they NAV
be persuaded to vote fer the constitu.
shional amendment jist ter git in a fix
so they can't vote any more. She says
they will stumble over a grain ov sand
sumtimes an climb rocky cliffs a hun.
dred feet high without stubbin' their
toes. Folks are curious animals. You
couldn't get any other animal in the
world ter destroy itself jist ter please
a few politishuns except man, and the
men ov North Carolina, white an
black, except a few politishuns, will
destroy themselves if they vote away
their rights of suffrage to adopt a con,
stitutional amendment. But OF course
Betsy may be talkin' through her boz.
net. Well zee il she il rite. Gudebye."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-14
A NOTE FROM BRO. R

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
I wish to say to the many inquirers
in regard to guano and acid phosphate
for this season that I have made ar
rangements with the Durham Fertil-
izer Company to furnish US N. Q Far,
mers' Alliance Official Guano, Progress
sive Farmer Guano, and Official"
Acid Phosphate as heretofore.
These brands have been tried in
every section of the State and have
given satisfaction, which ia the best
testimony that can be given.
T. B. PARKER, 8. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-14
INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS

The Legislature of 1892 was said to
be very, very extravagant and waste
full. But without taking into consider
alton the 500. 900 appropriated for pub
lie schools, we dnd that the amount
of appropriations made by the Legis
Iature of 1899 is considerably larger
than the amount of appropriations
voted by the Legislature Of 1897.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-14

This issue of The Progressive Far
mer might be called the Fertilizer
Edition." Our farmer subscribers
should read carefully the various arti
cles on this subject on pages 1 and 8.
Bro. Parker will-also have something
to say on the subject next week.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-14
PROFITABLE

Sixty two of the clearing house asso
citation banks in the city of New York
report an aggregate of 1897, 172. 300, OF
deposits on Saturday February 18Th.
This is an average of near $14 500, 900
to the bank. This is beyond the COM
prehension of the minds of ordinary
clod hoppers, and in striking contrast
with what we call banking in North
Carolina. In this State there are 26
National, "A State, 6 Savings and 81
private banks-a total of 81, with ag-
gregate deposits of $40. 947. POI o. This
is for the whole State, mind you-an
average of less than $l2 900 the bank.
When you think of 81 banks in n
city, with an average ability to buy
every bank in North Carolina, then
you will begin to realize what banking
is. And when you remember that
these large New York banks are max
ing their huge fortunes out of the de-
posits of the smaller banks throughout
the country which keep their money in
New Y )rk, you will not wonder that
interest is cheap in New Y0rk and that
those bankers have more than they can
handle with profit, and are clamoring
for a gold standard in order to reduce
the volume of circulating medium.
Some other banks not in New York,
also make money. Our eyes have fal
len on the last published report of the
Atlantic National INK of Whining
ton, and we gather from the report
that the capital stock of $125 900 was
paid in in October 1892.
Since organization the bank has paid
dividends of s per cent. per annum,
purchased out of it's profits a banking
house and furniture $40, 900, stored up
a surplus of $40 600 and reports undi
vided profits $18 448. This shows that
this capital has more than doubled it
self in six years by $18 448 after pay
ing all expenses and taxes. Sec
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-14

Init in N orth Carolina-well, the rail,
roads watch their interests and do not
support the party that opposes them.
With the common people, it is diff
ferent.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-14

~ Our friends in writing to any Of
our advertisers will ~favorRUs by men,
tloning the fact that they saw the
adver isement in The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

When the practice of economy is a necessity, the
cost al the soap used IN year IS an important item.
The grocer who has eye to larger profits may not
suggest Ivory Soap, but you insist on having it, Ivory
Soap IS pure soap, through and through. That makes
it the most economical and best.
IT FLOATS.
- asr .o.sHro orsa.s.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20
PREsFNT-DAY THOUGHTS
ny q. GRosvESoR DAVE.

few days more, and with much inno
cent iolliiy and kindly feeling toward each
other, the Christmas festival OF 1899 will
have passed From our present prosperity
and comfort let us look back Mt two
Christmastides of the past.
Defeated, perpleNed, not daring to make
a stand and yet not daring to show an
appearance OF flight, disobeyod by General
Lee, disregarded by Congress. his force
growing less at every step with a strength
ening foe at his heels, Washington terried
his shadow army over the Delaware few
days before Christmas, 1776. He had only
Loo men to hold the fortunes of the
country against several thousand OF the
enemy, yet with apparent foolhardiness
he fingered on the west bank OF the Della
ware, Is II waiting for the weather to form
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20
kITFERY TO CARIBOU,
one Weeks Winnowings of News,
Novelty and Nonsense.

Novelty and Nonsense.
Patents have been granted to It. H..
Gledhill, Lewiston, for velocipede; and to
r. 5. Graves, Hancock, for clothespin.
The Standard kindling wood factory at
Gardiner was burned last Wednes day
night. Loss $4,000; partially insured.
Rev. Robert Codman, jr., of Boston, was
chosen bishop Of the Episcopal diocese OF
Maine last Wednesday at the convention
which assem- bled to select successor to
the late Bishop Henry A. Nicely.
An effort is being made for the estab-
iishment OF a large starch factory at
Marion, in Washington county. Already
over 500 acres Of potatoes have been
pledged by farmers OF the vicinity.
David b. Heard, the Winslow liquor
dealer, serving eight months sentence in
kennebec county Jail, committed suicide
last Friday by cutting his throat. with a
piece OF tin from tobacco box. It was
his third attempt at suicide.
Cyrus Curtis, fifty years old, OF Bidde-
ford, prisoner serving sentence in
York county jail, jumped from his cell in
the third corridor, to the stone floor below
Friday, and broke his neck. He had con-
sumption, and was respondent.
The lime industry of Rockland and
vicinity has passed into the hands OF
syndicate The purchase includes what
are conceded to be the largest and best
lime rock quarries, and most OF the manu-
featuring plants, including the Lime
Rocl. railroad.
Charles Cushing Strickland, OF Bangor
died Friday night, aged sixty-six years.
Mr.. Strickland WAS native of New Port
land. He was for long time prominent
in the lumber trade on the Penobscot, but
retired some years ago. file leaves wife,
a son, Samuel P. Strickland, and a sister,
Mrs. Charles V. Lord.
Tx Mayor Frederick A. Cummings, of
Bangor, died last Wednesday of heart dis
ease. He retired Tuesday night appar-
entity in his usual health. He was found
dead in bed in the morning. Mr.. Cum
mings was born in Bangor in 1898. In
early life he was q sea captain. He
served through the war with the 18th
Maine. After the war he engaged in
numbering operations in Bangor, and later
engaged in coal and wood business, which
he continued up to his death. He was
mayor Of Bangor i'll 1888. In 1887 he WIS
appointed postmaster and served four
years. He was prominent Mason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

an icy bridge over which the British could
march triumphantly.
The calm courage of the man seemed
suddenly to mingIe with a return OF his
impetuous boyhood. Instead of waiting
for further defeat he wrested victory from
defeat by doing the unexpected thing
Amid darkness and killing cold his forces
the unsuspeeting ilessians, who were
needing only their own appetites at Tren.
ton, slew many OF them in their cups, cap
tured thousand, and got safely back into
Pennsylvania Christmas day, 1875.
Then followed three weeks of such vigor-
Gus, splendid campaigning that even Fred
erick the Great judged it to be the most
brilliant in the annals of civilized warfare.
In few weeks the breadth of the state
across which he had so ANONYMOUSLY re-
treated stretched between him and The dis
erect and astOnished enemy.
Defeated at Brandywne because for once
he yielded to public cIamer and riskcd an
engagement that he was ill prepared to
meet; and again defeated at Germantow n !;
the enemy in fun possession of Philadel-
phia and passing the time with parades
and masqueradcs Washington went into
winter quarters at Valley Forge, III.
The houses or hats provided for the
troops We're not so very uncomfortable,
but it was not long before fuel food and
clothing were woefully lacking. Our own
hearts can tell whether these are essential
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20
COUNTY NEWS.
~. additional County Ne,cs see other pages

stonington.
Eva Knowlton arrived home Thursday.
Bert Bray and wife left Tuesday for
Boston.
w. c. Tuttle's photo studio is open for
Christmas week.
Dick Hamblin has moved into his new
blacksmith shop.
Sadie Colby is employed in the Peoples
drug store and Press office.
Alice Mills, who has been at kent's Hill
attending school, Is home.
Mrs. Abbie Gilley of Southwest Harbor,
visited relatives here last week
at the home OF his parents for while.
Order Of the Eastern Star held a socia-
Bile in Lutkin's hall Thursday evening.
Miss Madge Brimigion went to Boston
Thursday to resume the study Of music.
Revenue cutter Woodbury." was in the
harbor Thursday. Charles Gray shipped
on her.
John l.. Goss and family left Thursday
LOT hosllnuHle, NRss', Wnere they VIII
stop his winter.
Steamer catherine" was at Oceanvile
Monday after a load OF CLANS shipped by
Seth & c. fl. 5. Webb.
Steamer "Cumberland", OF the St. John
and Boston line, passed through the thor
oughfare Tuesday, bound west.
f. f. Webb was in Rockland Monday.
He has added new department to his
store-sleighs, robes, blankets, harnesses,
etc.
There will be a cantata and Christ mas
tree in the opera house on Saturday mig ht
Tickets on sale at the store OF Fred E.
Webb.
A. X. Warren, +. L. Crockett and w 6.
B. Thurlow have been appointed APP
praisers on the estate of the late Seth
Webb.
1t was the toughest in the harbor dur
ing the blow of Friday that has been seen
for some time. Two or three vessels
dragged their anchors but none went
shore.
Dec. IS. EUGENE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

For Aad0iona! County Nlles, SEE other pages
sullivan

sullivan
Mrs George Lyman left for a winters
stay III Massachusetts where she will
join her friend, Mrs. o. L. Burnham, in
Institution work.
Miss Josie Bridgham left Monday for
the winter in Boston, where she will
pursue her course IN music. She will be
greatly missed BY her many friends here
The Sabbath school viii give concert
and Christmas tree at the Church of Our
Father Saturday evening. Mrs. Dennis
will have charge. All contributions will
be received by her and 1t is desired that
they be sent in AT al early date.
Earle, the thirteen yearold son of Rev.
Mr.. Osgood, had a narrow escape from
drowning Saturday afternoon. He fell
through The thin ice on the "mill pond"
aud but for the timely assistance of Mr..
Prehle and MIR. Parsons, would have
drowned.
Dee. Is. II.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

Is slang expression, meaning cup
to the limit" another slang phrase
whose meaning is much the same
as 1.-The real thing
This definition may not be pre-
cisely luminous
Do you want to know more on the
subject? If 50 consult the book ON
Slang, now in preparation by a
Columbian professor, or better still
use Chase & Sanborn's Seal Brand
Coffee and you will know at once the
meaning of 1.-The real thing"
The real thing in coffee is the
kind that produces a deep port wine
color before cream and a rich golden
after cream - only real coffee will
do this.
Chase & Sanborn's high grade
colfees which are delivered to Won
in richly colored parchment lined
bags are the best that money can buy.
The manner in which they are
roasted and made ready for the con-
sumner is nothing short of scientific.
Any one who once uses Chase &
Sanborn's Coffees can never after
be persuaded to buy anything but
1.-The real thing"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

Eastbrook.
Charles Dinsmore is at home from the
Provinces, where be has been employed
during the fall.
Pearl Wilbur and wife have moved 10
Georges Pond for tue winter, where he
will have employment.
A pound party was given Mrs. Mary
Dyer saturday evening, Dec. 8. She re-
ceived many substantial evidences of
friendship from neig and friends.
Dec. IS b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

sargentvilIs-
Mrs. Dora Currier, who has been visit
ing in Bridgton, came home Saturday.
George B. Foster, manager OF the Maine
Lake Ice Co, left Thursday accompanied
by Mrs. Foster who has hsen yisitt ing
friends here for the past few weeks.
Work on the plant OF the Maine Lake
Ice Co., at Walkers pond, is nearly COM
pleted. The management intend to fill
the house just as soon as the ice is Of
sufficient thickness.
Dec. Is. A. ii. 5.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20
COUNTY NEWS.
'br additional County Ne1s Sea other pages

East Franklin.
Sanford Lindsay is gaining slowly from
his recent gunshot wound.
Arthur Hooper has returned from Bar
lIarbor, where he has been employed.
Misses Carrie, Hattie and Florence
Blaisdell LETT home Wednesday last to at
tend school in Cestine.
Calvin Springer, F. B. Joy and Fred
Hooper have returned from Millinocktt,
where they have been employed.
Rev. II. a. Luckenbach and wife left
for Monmouth, Thursday The best wish
es of their many friends go with them.
Dec. Is. 5. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

teaspoonful of butter and quarter of a
tesspoonfui OF pepper. Stuff this into
the turkey and finish as you would with
other dressings. Truffies or mushrooms
may he added Ladies' Home Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20
Chestnut Stuffing for the Turkey.

In making chestnut stuffing for turkey,
peel the chestnuts, scad them and re-
move the brown from underneath the
skin. Put them into boiling water; cook
slowly for about thirty minutes. Drain
and then mash or chop. To one quart add
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20
A. ii. s.

"Itching hemorrhoids were the plague of my
life. was almost wild. Doan's Ointment cured
me quickly and permanently, after doctors had
failed" c. F. Cornwell Valley Street, SAUCER.
ties, y. Y.-Adrt,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20

Educate Your I5oweis With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
10c. DC. II Q. q. G fail, druggists refund money.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07
COLUMBIA RIVER TO YoKAHoMA
Route shown on Pilot Chart for the
MOdth Of December.

The pilot chnrt Of the North Pacific
OCEAN FOR December shows proposed
Eailirg route for veEs-is bound from
the Columbia river 10 YoIoahoma and
return during the winter months (Oc-
tober.ApriD the outward bound voy-
age being by way Of rhe trades. the
homeward bound by way Of the pre-
yaillng westerly winds.
Mr.. James Rnse. United States
photographic Office says.
The conditions governing the choice
for the former voyage are by no means
complicated. the Immediate object In
View on leaving port being TO attain
the NJ. trades as speedily as ppSslbLe,
thence 20 run down the longitude in
whatever latitude these are found
freshest. From The mouth OF the Co
lumbia river course should b. shaped
which will Immediately carry well out
to sea the object being not only to dim
nlsh the frequency II fog. but also 10
avoid the southeas.ar1y winds which AZ
this season of the year prevail along
the cons, as far south as the iOth par
allel The necessary southlng will best
be made between the meTidllns Of rs
deg w and i23 deg W. Caution. how
ever. should b. exercised IN exceeding
the latter. lnasmuch as II may result
IN being comp slled 10 cross the ar-a OF
NAHUM barometer. with the conse-
uuent loss OF scvslri DAYS, owing 10
variables and Gains which there pre-
vail To avoid such contingency.
without at the same time sacrificing
aay Of the benefit to be derived from
precailing favorable conditions. II sol
necessary that wind and barometer be
closely watched and the course modi-
fled 10 sut approaching changes. II
after period OF st l,ionary high barom-
cier. accompanied by fresh westerly or
northwesterly winds. the latter show
signs Of becoming battling or unsteady.
a NJ; gain may oftan he effected by
ttAAAlNN va a. hfNANN ~ - AAi lNlAhlNNANf
trusting 20 make good the loss by an
earlier attainment OF the trades. Under
such circumstances nothing will b.
gained by adhering strictly % any pre-
arranged course or by attempting TO
maintain The westing in the face OF
adverse winds. Under ordinary cir
cumstances the duration OF the voyage
should not excssed 65 Jays.
The rcturn voyage (YOkahoma 20
the Columbia river is made by way OF
the westerly winds. the choice OF the
route being largely dependent upon
prevailing conditions. The shortest
practicable distance between these two
points is along the composite great
circle route shown upon the chart, and
amounts to 1900 miles. Such a route,
although most advantageous in dis
tance can not be recommended to the
average sailing ship, as the severity Of
the weather In the higher latitudes
during the winter season may prove
too grat a. strain for even the best
found vessel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07
IT'S BORROWED NAME.
The Democratic Tickets Disguise a
Losing EXpsdient.

The ticket which styles Itself non
partisan" would command more re-
spect from the public under a truthful
heading Every man m Astoria knows
that II Is a ticket nominated by the
democrats and composed Of demOc nsts
with the exception Of two or three can
didates. whose election on the repubu-
can ticket was assured. These candi-
dates were endorsed simply for the
purpose OF giving the non-parsisan
cldlm sDme technical standing
The pnstext is filmsy. and In its dis
honesty repels the really independent
voters who might support an honestly
labelled democratic city ticket.
The self-adop.ed designation non
partisan" is a standing inslnuatiOn
against the intelligence OF those repub-
llcans fer whose support the hackers Of
that ticket are angling. The demo-
Gratis were afraid Of a party issue and
they hoped 70 decisive republican voters
by simply changing the name Of their
convention and ticket. The ticket says
to the republican. You are not bright
enough to pene.r-lte my disguise. Come
and vote for me"
Democrats can hardly be proud Of a
democratic ticket that is ashamed OF
is democracy This noh-partisan dodge
savors too much Of Shiny politics. The
so-called non-partisan ticket ap-
parently stands for nothing, and rep
resents nothing There is no neces-
slty for any disparagement Of the nom-,
lnoas personally. But they make up
the ticket, and in defeating the dis
gulsed ticket they will have 70 be de-
feated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup
OF Figs, when in need Of the laxative
effect OF a gentle remedy. than by any
other. Children enjoy It and Il bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup OF
Figs. is manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Sig Syrup Co. only.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07

The Ladies Guild u Grace church
viii hold their annual rlaie und supper
in the Badollct building the place for
merry occupied by 4. Dunbar, corw'r
OF Ninth and Commercial strccts. on
Thursday. Decmbcr 7, supper begins
at o'clock and the Ssle at 7. A most
cordial invitation is extended 10 all 10
come and satisfy the inner man with
all the good things which Will b. pro-
yidod Price Of supper. &c
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07

other column Of this mornings Astor.
Ian n VIII be seen that the route ap'
pears In the December chart. The
chamber Of commercc IN 10 b. cOngtot.
ulatcd upon ~ success In this matter.
Tho credit belongs 10 thai body
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07

Auch anxiety II felt concerning che
~. Enoch on account NJ her being out
~ long ana knowing rhIt Hh" must bc
short Of provisions and water. tn"
scarcity Of wlier IL one Of the most
dreadful things that can occur at fs'a,
but fortunately there has bctn 10 much
rain THAI the ship may have bv,n abl"
10 catch enough FOR iia present necrs'
aitira
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07

All Astofinns who visit Portland and
desire spending pleasant evening In
company with polite people and In the
enjoyment of an unexcolled musical
program, should 60 10 the Fredericks-
burg. Besides vocal and instrumental
selections there are many other at
fractions 10 delight the visllorg. The
new management IL making tbs Freder-
lcksburg n well-mcrited SUCCESS.
BROWN & GRANT. Props.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07

The ManzinIla II ready 10 go out with
stores 10 lighthouse stations on Puget
sound and to replace the Umh,ilS n'ef
ughlHhlp which ls now In Neah bay.
having blown adrifi In the recent
storms The wcaihor is rough outside
aud storm In predicted and this Man
zanltid has such quantity of sacked
coal ON deck that Il is doubtful II she
VIII BE- able 10 proceed today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-12-07
TO ASTORIANS.

The DAILY AATOHIAN will bs found
0n sails IN Portland NJ tho known sta.
uonsrI house 1fJ, n, liandisy A CO., api
Washington street, orders for HdteT-
usinH LETT with this nTm will receive
prompt Attention,