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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12
A NEWS NOTES.

The following petiti n has beer
s sarted: petition to the Lagislatu {
of North Caroline-We, the under
signed qualified voters OF North Caro-
line, being in favor of one or more
provisions OF the constitutional ament
ment and opposed TO. other provisions
of said amendment, do hereby most
respectfully petition the North Caro-
lima LEGISLATURE at its nox5 session, in
Juna. 1900. to divide the amendment
so that each Of three provisions may
be voted for or against separately
namely, the ancestral, the educational,
and the payment Of poll tax And
your petitioner will ever pray. etc"
Greer sboro Record: The appetite of
the furnace OF the Empire S5eel and
Iron Works il hard to appease, but it
has been kept supplied and is making
not only the best quality Of iron, bus
more of it each day. This is the reason
it keeps the force busy to furnish g
supply. TIE average output h 20 been
about fifty tons per day, but recently
it has been forging ahead of this and
on several occasions last week it reach
ed almost seventy. Ore comes from
Ore Hill. but other places are also
drawn on to keep it going, for it can,
not be. gotten out fast enough at one
place. And by the way, it is notice
able that there is a lot of foe ore all
over this section of the country-eest-
west and in ell directions.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12

readily seen that the license tax pro,
posed by this league has a Ist cause
TO organizs itself into a union power
and a right to demand protection for
che people from the selfish evils OF these
corporate concerns they have created,
and which are, or should be, subordi.
nate to the will and interests of the
people.
II what you said Of this Columbia
Protective League is true, it Is on the
right side, and we believe it to be on
the right road that will lead to success
full legislation for all the people.
Tell US more about il and I shall
look into and investigate it thoroughly,
and perhaps, By your leave, give your
readers the benefit of what I may
learn.
SAMUEL ARCHER
Mica. Mitchell 90, N. Q,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12

/ think The Progressive Farmer the
best paper the country affords. The
farm notes alone are worth TIE SUD.
scr ption price-T. J. Robertson,
Wayne Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12
BUSINESS NO TICEs.

Without good, fresh, fe1 tile seeds,
good crops are impossible, 1t is, then,
of the most vital Importance that you
should exercise the greatest possible
caution in selecting the seeds you are
to plant the coming season. Since you
cannot determine their fertility or
freshness by sight, the oily certain
way to insure yourself against worth
les seed is to buy only those that bear
the name of a firm about whose relia
biiity there is 40 question. Tt ere are
no better known seedsmen any where,
and nom who have a higher reputa-
ton for integrity, than D NJ. Ferry &
Co., Of D3troit, Mich. Ferry's SEED,
have been a synonym for good seeds
for many years. Thousands of gard
GERS who continue to plant them season
after season. do SO with the full conf
dence that they will uniformly to found
to be of high vitality, and most impor
tant OF all, true to name.
Ferry's Seed Annual for 1900 is fun
up to the standard of former years ard
will be welcomed by all who have
learned to regard it as q thoroughly
reliable and practical guide to plant
irg. A copy may be obtained free by
addressing the firm as above.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12
Mica, Mitchell 90, N. Q.
FLRECING IHE FARMER.
SAMUEL ARCHER

correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
I wish through the columns OF your
paper to warn the readers against be-
ing imposed upon by agents who ar
watching and planning to get theil
hard earned money from them with
out giving them an equivalent. Thi;
is the season when farmers generally
have a little money and there are
many studying how to get it from
them.
The country has been so frequently
and thoroughly cRnvassed by unscrU
pulous agents for the sale of worthless
wares that the people have become
soured to ward all agents, though they
may represent a good thing.
Tne latest imposition in the South
western part of Wake county has been
wrought by a lightning rod agent. He
comes with his we'll prepared disserta
ton on the power of electricity and the
danger Of being struck by lightning
and delivers it with such fuency and
eRrnest8ess and go sympathiz3s with
the poor unfortua8tes so exposed to
the dreaded element. that he persuades
MS haarer that it would be safer to
nave g lightning rod on his houee.
But the price ia too high and he can
not afford to place himself under such
profession. The agent is very sorry
and is willing to make liberal terms
rather than leave him without this
security for himself and family. h
proposes to put it up very cheap, as
surfing him he does not think Is will
cost more than about 80 mu3l, but
can't tell exactly until he pu 8 it ia
place and sees how much roo Is will
5ake, CANT he put it up at TINS Low
Drice2 Il is certainly extremely cheap.
The farmer concludes that tne price
is as cheap "a 10 probably can be
afforded and Gays, well at that price
[ believe you may put 1t up" The
gender goes to work and soon has the
house we'll rodd9o, but is sorry (O to say
that it took mora rod than be thought
It would ana at the price per foot il
amounts to so much, generally about
twice 5h7 first supposed cost.
The farmer begins nov to kick, but
the agent says it is Of nc uso. You
authoriz ID me- to put on the rods and
you must pay me. l now have the ad.
vantage over you and you have got to
pay me. If you have not the money
on hand give me your note payable a
year hence; that. will be satisfactory"
Toe farmer gives his note for the full
amount. The agent takes it to the
nearest note shearer and sells it at a
discount. He then goes on to find an,
other victim.
Brother farmers, do not stop your
work to talk to such impostors, and If
you do be sure to know exactly what
you are to pay and sign no note with
out studying carefully what it is be
fore giving it your signature.
II. w. NORRIS.
Wake Co., n. o.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12
Wake Co., N o.
A NOTE FROM BRO. R

Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
In a letter from Bro. r. w. Crump
Ter, Of John ston county, he incidentally
mentions that his, Carriers, Alliance
has doubled it's membership since the
last State meeting. Just such reports
as these are coming in from many sec
tions, showing that the Alliance is
again on the up grade. With wise
leadership and proper discretion among
the members. there is no reason why Il
should not number among it's members
the best farmers in every county in the
State.
Ian. expecting to re organize some
Subs. in Orange at an early date and
have the promise Of some of the best
material in the county to start of
with. I shall be at Cedar Grove, Thurs
day, Dec. IA b, at one o'clock, and hope
to get valuable additions there.
FraternalIy,
T. B. PARKER, 8. B A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12
PEOPLES STORAGE AND MERCANTILE D
TOBACCO FARMERS

My Favored Leaf Tobacco Proves q S7c-
cess, both as an improved chew and ready sci.
Ter. 1t gives the Merchant a good IT fl and
the consumer double as mu / as the old
stemmed goods. You need only to Ie IN the
world to use the stem IN it to find a ready
ma ket for your crop manUfa tuI ed with your
wash-pOt aud tobacco barn To this end, ask
yOLr merchant to ,uT it on his shelf.
Respectfully, VIM A FRFTN Ill
Patentee AMI Manufacturer,
South Bp~tOn. Va.
You get double as much for money
an using the stem a chew goes double as fI
as the Old stemmed goods Why MOI?
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12
NOTICE OF EXECU TRIX.

Having been appointed AMI qua flied as the
ExecutTix of the will of Mart "a emp e de-
ceased, late of Wake County this is to notify
al persons indebted to her estAt to cal and
settt. t cir Indebtedness; and ali per Ons hay
ing claims against the estate Of thu satn Iestat'
tr X will present tie same within he time a.
lowed ny law, or this notice will be plead n
bar of their recovery.
LOUIS Fl. MINIS,
Fyaou+TiF.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12

&NDISCOVERY

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P Nuna!ly of the Inter-Ocean Chicago,
Electropoise only confirms the truth Of your
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another Send address tor our book gfvfug
letters from Poop G who have been cured bV
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12

l wouldn't know how to get along
without The Progressive Farmer. Il
seems that it makss improvements
every week,-H. @. Williams, John
eton Co.. N. Q.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE.

Having qualified as administratrix of Josiah
Strickland, deceased. late of Wax county, n
c., this il to 7 Otify all persons havtn< claims
against the estate of the said decreased to eT-
htbit them to the undersigned on or Def re the
18th IF November 1907 or this not CO viii be
plead in bar of their rec Overy. A l ueTsons in
debted to said estate will please N Ike immedt-
ate payment. This November 2, a. d 1899,
MIRRlE ANNSIRI KuAAD,
A. mil itra+riY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12

1t is stated that IN an outburst of
enthusiasm, a divinity student in a col
lege in North Carolina uttered his
ear nest prayer; "6ive us all pure
hearts; give us all brave hearts; give
US all clean hearts; give US all sweet
hearts To which the congregation
responded. amen"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12

Your paper is GOOD and getting bet
ter.-S. < Dickson, Cleveland Co.,
n. Q.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-12-12

When you write to any one whose
advertisement you have seen in TIL
Progressive Farmer, don't forget to
say, II saw your ad. in The Progress
Farmer"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
Curtains at Cost

50 pairs Ruflled Muslin Curtain, form 25c a pair
 Reductions on an Expansion basis in all the Renaissance, Irish Point and Nottingham Curtains.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
Grindly Ware

Showing handsome flow blue and other attractive de- signs.
 Open vegetable dishes, 1oc. Open vegetable dishes, larger size, I5c.
 Butter dishes, 5 pieces, 35c. Fruit Plates, SC.
 Individual buffers, 2c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
Comfort COrSctS

Beautiful summer netting corsets, sateen stripped, dou ble side steels. Good value at soc. Sale price, 39c.
 Fine summer netting COTS cts, new sudden hip shape, double side steels, best of sat cen stripped. Good value at 75c. Sale price, 49c.
 The new No. $, l. S. Mod el corset, white and drab, made of best of sateens. Filled with best of watchspring steels, guaranteed-all sizes. Regular value, 100. Sale price, 69c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
A Lace Offer

A big lot of torchon faces, both machine and handmade SC a yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
Carpet F0rcthought


 Tointless Mattings; the point is they are without joints. Were 25c and soc. Expan- sion price roc and 15c yard.
 Best all wool filled Ingrains, with cotton warp, were 45c Expansion price, 35c.
 Best all wool filling and warp. New goods, selling for 60c elsewhere. EX- pansion price, 55c. :.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
Embroidery

yards of cambric embroi-
 deries Good margins and excellent stitching. The SC. and 7c kinds at SC a yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
Two shoe stores and a shoe story

The story IS about the secnod shoe store on the second floor, where prices have been cut so that you will forget all about going up The savlng-amountlng to dollars is worth while, For these are shoe-price making davs-and never such chances.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-17
PC Great Sales at one time
 in one big Expansion Sale
A Handkerchief Chance

A special lot of women's hemstitched handkerchiefs, fine finish and full size. Also mems hemmed handkerchiefs. All at 2c each.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18

patrol raced up and down the driveway
striking several carriages and ruuuIug
over a small boy, who was carried OF an
parentiy hfeless; but they did not even
s.aehth tnelr speed, and finally when the
oFIser was arrested for reckless drfyfna,
ana held while the accident could h. r.
tesllgaieG. II turned out that the rnaskers
" lhe patrol who caused the trouble in
S.aaed the Chief Of Police. Cuban Ger.
Aehaoeal. Cuban Gen. Sanguilly. and ota
-fs OF local prominence. who should b. thu
ones 70 prevent, rather than create. dis.
turDances- When they were cited 10 an
pear as Witnesses they were intensely in
olgnant that they should be called 10 sc-
count, and declared that they were Cuban
Officers. and should b. allowed 70 10 -
they wished. II was the same cuban On
SAnguliy That raised a disturbance a short
time ago Because the guard al the daor
OF Z tneater would not salute him Il rs
tnls same man who. few months aga
swore ne was al American citizen 20 thai
the American government would get him
out Of prison. Now he wears a Cuhau
UNIFORM, rot the faded one that the fol-
lowers ol Gomez wear but a bright neX-
tn-slsd uniform, such a. the "after-tts
hshung-is-Oyer' Generals wear The cafes
are fnI OF these gsnaily dressed officials.
sno nave the contempt of all. Cubans and
americans alike. az :sey have deserted
thslr camps and commands. II they ever
had any. Tor the luxury Of the city. In
VII DC this cinzB that will cause tF0uki-
when the Cuban people fnaily com. 10
govern themselves. for they have no love
OF country, no respect for anything but
money
Havana Is the same lively place dav
and nssht, and were IL net for the order
that has been Issued compelling cafes Ia
close their bars BY o'clock do not think
the crowd would 90 home al all. The
thsaters do not ring down the final cur
tain unil " or Gsse and after that the
crowds seek the places or refrsahmeut
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18
THE STORMY PeTREI.
How the Little Bird Matches Its Eggs
Does Not Sit on Them.

From Strand.
The stormy petrels nest just above the
Atlantic surge on the islets near Iona and
the Hebrdes. There above the rock on
certain islands in black, buttery soil, in
which they burrow like little winged mice,
and on nest Of sea pink lay one white
egg. As this desertion of the regions of
light and air by birds is something out
size the natural course of their lives. il
leads to various odd and unexpected So
cial complications and domestic problems.
Among the latter is a serious one, the diff
Guilty of keeping the underground house
clean or moderately cool. 1t is usually
very hot. Sand-martins, for instance. do
not attempt TO yentildte their burrows as
rabbits and rats 10, neither do kingfishers
nor the stormy petrels when they make
their own burrows, and do not creep into
cninks between piles of stones or rocks
Evidence of the high temperature of this
hot chamber" where the young petrels
are Matched IS seen in a very pretty popu-
lar belief in the Outer Hebrides.
The people say that they hatch their
eggs, not by sitting on them, but by sit
ting near them, at distance of six inches
between them and the opening OF the bur
row. Then the petrels turn their heads
toward the eggs and GOO" at them day
and night, and so hatch them with their
song" This, which sounds like a fable
of the East Atlantic Islands, has really a
basis in fact. Davenport Graham says
that the account is very correct: though
l never heard the cooling noise by day, I
often did in the evening. 1t is rather a
purring noise. When its nest is opened
up the bird is usually found covering d
few inches away from its egg" This hot
and stufy atmosphere may aid The
Matching OF the eggs: bur there is no
very undesirable forms of life. The nests
and burrows of sand-martins are full If
most unpleasant insects, and those OF the
kingfisher are nearly as bad.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18
Etiquette of Ambassadors.

From the Youths Companion.
When a new Amba ssador arrives IN Lon
don ne does not feel at liberty 10 accept
any invitations until he has been received
by the Queen. II the Queen is al Windsor
or Osborne this audience is granted with
cut delay If she is in Scotland, or in :he
south OF France, the Ambassador must
await her return before making any public
engagements. Etiquette requires him to
pay his respects 10 the sovereign before
accepting hospitality from her subjects.
An ordinary visit 10 the Queen is made
on what is called dine and sleep in
vitatiOn from the Lord Steward The new
Ambassador takes his predecessors let
ter Of recall and his own credentials
and presents them TO the Queen. He
Dimes al the royal residence as The Queen 8
guest, and conyerses with her on the
friendly relations of the two countries
After dinner he takes leave of the Queen
snd retires 10 his room 10 write private
letters on paper bearing the royal crest
The next morning ne breakfasts by him
self, and is driven in a royal carriage 10
the station for the London train
After this foImality the new Ambassa-
dor is the duly accredited representa- tive
of his government, and is al liberty TO
accept general invitations When his
mission IS At an end almost the last visit
which ne pays is q similar one for taxing
leave of the sovereign.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18
What Bryan Forgets.
From Leslie :

y
Does Mr.. Bryan abandon the nope of a
denomination by the Democracy next
year? He acts like II when he deliberate
ly sets the Democracy of the State Of
New York by the ears. New York in
many a Presidential election has held the
balance Of power. Bryan can hardly win
without IL. II he knows anything he
knows this, and yet his course IN fling
ing challenge al the Tammany Hall
leaders of the gold Democracy stripe.
who invited him TO their jefferson ban
quet. makes ii impossible for Tammany
10 support Bryan in next years National
Convention. and almost impossible Tor
them 10 support him al the polls in the
event Of his nomination. A great pOli;i-
cal leader must forget his enemies as
We'll as remember his friends. President
Mckinley learned this lesson early, and
some % his most bitter opponents At the
National Convention are nov his warmest
friends and benehciaries. Cleveland failed
10 learn this. and il cost him many
friends, IL not reelection. Calm, cold
calculation is one OF the necessary quail
ties of a statesman in this temperate
zone, and Mr. Bryan should not forget
that very important fact.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18
CARNIVAL IN HAVANA.
Queer Ideas of Pleasure Entertained by
the Cuban People

From Lssile's Weekly.
While the poor are dying OF starvation
a carnival goes on, and every sunday the
naskers throw enough -four az eacn other
10 feed the poor for days. Inc carnival
lasts a couple Of weeks, but only on sun
day Is Il in fun swing. and maskeTs on
foot and IL carriages crowd the principal
promenade. Were II controlled TO DE-
rre- Of I-ceucy II would be a pretty af-
fair but. not content Win throwing now
,rs and confetti, the people make little
balls OF -four and limestone ground 20 pow
der. ana pelt every one VINO CROSSES tarlr
path Those who throw the stun come
prepared. covered vita domino or CLOAK,
10 keep themselves clean Tor 10 b@ STUCK
v,ith one of these missiles means rUins-
,io-, "a any clothes. Those VINO throw
Ho1r ride about IN open carriages al a
a.. ga!s. and pelt WhomeyeT they can.
Particularly well-dressed persons who are
not masked or participating IN the FESTIVE
ties HOrsemen ride at DFeaknsck speed
aid carriages al q run. totally unmindfLl
az the danger incurred. one parry Of
about ten had one OF the city IRE patrols
cut 20 use as a eonFsy shce ihsy were
al r1as.sed and covered with domlnOes and
xe-rs thruwInk al every one who - ne So
range. From the balconies and from the
streets they we're pelted IN return. and
lats Ia The afternoon those IN the balloon
ies brought out buckets OF water 10 throw
on the rnazkers and others already eoy-
cred with -four.
the result can be ina ined, and the
pleasure Of utterly running some one =
clothes seemed 10 please many. 20 ESCAPE
The return fire OF balls Of -four att OF The
water, the carriages drive at terrific
pace, causing many accidents. The fire
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18

1Hihe our theaters. the Local rfa..r.s-s
I'll tiekets Tor each ACT. and -aI4.., RE
- anime consists Of three short s.ass
" one or TWO acts, - that AL. -s.. a..
a., a. ~-iiIDsl entirely different audience r4k..
tHe stdtS Dne sitting through r-a r.rt~-
performance sees three dfsff,.r a...l.-..s-.
e. e. e&ch popular performer gets far-.
uliefeht receptions Og abD.alss during f.-
t''H1i's' AFTER the act q bell 81. r-lE III
the street or IN the outer corridor 10 81.
hOuhce The starting " a E-a pay. Az
.iitiiisoi@ttiy tEe new audience RES ID. J.
thls manner many DarJi-a visit three T
y Nt thtdters N ore evening llF,.I. 6,
SEEING one company in three 6lGrrsi
pays. ne music OF the Oysfa- .ty-- p
- OF a hlkn class and exc-s-lrsE o..
rendered. but the production are 'r.f
Da1y BtageI With old scenery aL- ..7e-
C sfumss
The Havana tkeater audience orc a.
whole. about as pretty and uFs-i Z
any ever sa~. Tie women arr s...-
TEst beautiful or painfully honey
balconies and the lCWcr circle ~ far -.
aters are all built into boxes. 4h+ o.
gala night. when they are al ".-A
house IL blaze OF brilliant costume o..
pretty effects Of dress both iH ia'.
women. such a. Il Is oniy possible ~ -
tain in a tropical capital ,y
The theater and danCing are lar ~
fecFeatiOns that fhs women NJ 't'- -
ua4se II. Tor thty 90 not play t'Ai--- I'D
or anything Of that sort. lAss % ~,
ride or drive there are no yachts ~ 20 60
there 3 no sport here whatever. o.s
ne contrary the people l~ai az $500
dreamy sort % an rxisieurt INA. -
xiii an American from sheer Jack " ~.
thing 20 occupy his time. 0li az -
night closes N the streets are 2|'' =. T.
people and the sound Of daHrv -, 81
heard from every side The brsl "A,
society gives and attends balls Oh
night. a. well IS other aish1s-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18
do Not BE Fooled

With the idea that any preparation
your druggist may put up and try 20
sell you viii purity your blood Ike
Hoods Sarsaparilla. This medicine
has a reputation-it has earned It's
record IL i prepared under the
personal supervision Of educated
pharmacists who know the nature.
quality and medicinal effect OF all
the ingredients used. Hoods Sar-
saparIlla absolutely cures all forms
OF blood disease when other medicine
fail 10 do any good. II IL the World
great Spring Medicine and the On
True Blood Purifier
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-04-18
The Naming of Vessels.

From I1i-bits-
One OF the earliesf-aamed vessels was
the Argo. which carried Jason and his
companions on their quest for The golden
fleece. The story OF the Argonauts dates
from the time OF PindaT. 5s B. c, at the
very latest The later Greeks named
their vessels, as did The Romans. Our
christening or naming Of vessels und0ubf-
edly t. an adaptation Of the snclents' Gus
tom OF Installing the image OF tLIeiary
deity In the tutela or shrine at the stern
OF a vessel Thus the vessel that carried
Paul from Malta TO Rome was under
the sign Of Castor and POlIuX'' tActs,
xxviilTB The ceremony Of breaking a
bottle OF wine on the bows of a new yes
sci IS II is launched Is derived from the
libati0n when the ancisnts made 10 Nep-
tune OF Poseidon.