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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-17
NOTHING STRANGE ABOUT IT.

This is a la Wyer's story of his first
trial, in which a farmer accused his
neighbor of stealing his ducks. The
lawyer was employed by the accused
to convince the court that such was
not the case The plaintiff was posi-
tive that his neighbor was guilty of the
ofense charged. because he had seen
his ducks in the defendants yard.
"How do you know they were your
ducks9' asked the lawyer.
81 should know my ducks any
where" replied the farmer, giving q
description Of their various peculiar
tiles whereby he could distinguish
them.
Why" said the lawyer, "those
ducks cannot be of such rare breed. l
have seen some just like them in my
own yard"
"That's not at all unlikely, "ad mitted
the farmer, ''for they are not the only
ducks l have had st 0len Iately."-Ex.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-17

The greatest evidence of the dangers
OF cholera morbus. diarrf p1, and dye.
entery is the increase in the death
rate during the summer months.
You cannot be too careful, and partiou
lar attention should ba paid to the diet.
A supply Of PAIN-KILLER should al
ways be at hand for it can be relied on
at all times as safe, sure and speedy.
a t~easpoonful will cure any ordinary
case. Avoid substitutes, there is but
one Pain Killer, Perry Davis. Price
25e. and SOC.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-17

We use our utmost endeavors at all
times to admit only reliable adver
tfsers to our columns. There is not a
card in this issue that we would be2l-
tate for a minute to answer II we
wished to make a purchase, and we
therefore commend each one in his re-
spective line, to our readers. Should
there be any dissatisfaction, no
slight, we would appreciate it it same
ia promptly reported to us.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-17

Toe Western farmers are now pres
porous, the Southern farmers are
cursed with increased poverty. The
reason for this state OF aft Lirs is very
evident. They are engaged in the
same occupation as the negroes who are
paupers and work as low priced pau
par Isbor, consequently they r COM
9~arasively speaking paupers also
Iaay cannot dodge the we'll settled
er.n0mic law that open competition
~..l infe iors forces you to be an in.
t1rl)r also. Open competition with
g-L2ers makes, you a p8uper also.
any person who knows the g., b, c's, OF
political and social economy cannot
.Lli TO plainly see that the negro is
the source OF ruin to our industrial
prosperity. BIT the negroes are not
ID blame for it. 1t ia the only thing
Slas they can do. They need to be
sent away where they a have a liv-
ing chance and give our people a liv-
Ing chance here. -Smithfield Courier
>Republican).
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-10-17
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The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Forks of ElkhOrn.

Miss Willie Stedman has returned
home after a visit to Miss Drue
Church. near Stedmantown.
Lieut.. Sam South was in our viii
lage part of this week. We were
glad to see him, as he has been in
Cuba fighting the Spaniards for some
time.
Miss Ida Stone, of Frankfort, is the
guest of her aunt Mrs. Julia Hughes.
Mr.. Stafford Spicer. who is at work
in Mt. Sterling, was the guest of his
family last week.
Misses Daisy Hockensmith and
Mary HoltOn visited Mrs. Alley, in
Frankfort, part OF the week.
Quite number of our people at
tended the commencement of the
High School at the Opera House
Monday night last.
Mrs. Rebecca Petty is the guest Of
Rev. John Burdin and family, at
Mt. Eden.
Mr.. Jerry South !visitedl Mr.. Tom
Bowen this week.
The Debating Society is fast i'm
proving. The subject tonight is
(which is the most d. structive to
our country, war or whisky?"
Mrs. South Trimble is visiting in
Texas.
Preaching at Buck Run Sunday at
$3.50 O'Clock p. m. by Rev. w. NJ.
Nevins. ONLY Me.
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AUS0N'S, Cor 5 %sts o. st. KY S''''


Our people should not forget that
the Ancient Order of Hibernians will
run their fast special train to Cincin-
natl, o., tomorrow Sunday, May 2s)
leaving Frankfort at quarter of
seven sharp and arriving at
Cincinnati at 10 o'clock sharp. This
excursion will be the best conducted
and most enjoyable of the season.
Returning the train will leave
Pearl and Butler street depot at 8
o'clock sharp, arriving home ut l1:15
p. m. Fare for the round trip $3.50.
Children under years half fare.
Tickets for sale at F. Heeney's, Ed
Powers, r. j. Lynch's, Ed CAL
lahan's and at Water Co.'s Office.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Sensible and Practical,

In his address Wednes lay at the
commencement exercises of the State
Colored Normal School, at Frank
fort, Prof. G. p. Russell, of Lexing-
ton, in the course Of his remarks,
said that the negro race had much to
be proud of in its development since
freedom; that directly after the war
the people from the north flatterred
the negroes Of the south to such an
extent that they conceived that all
things, political and social, could be
obtained by simply demanding their
rights. This is mistake, as the fact
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Handsome New Residence at B0sque
Bonita.

Mr.. Geo. III. Watson has just LEI
the contract for handsome new
house, to be erected on his "Bosque
Bonita" farm, near Versailles, to
Scott Bros, contractors.
, The house is to be of frame and in
modern colonial style throughout.
1t is to be 66 feet front by 66 feet
back. There will be a parlor, library,
dining room, servants dining room,
buffers pantry, storeroom, front and
back hall, land front and back stairway
on the lower floor. Cellar under the
whole house. Veranda running 100
feet, with porte cOchere.
On the second floor there will he
five bed rooms, with dressing rooms
attached; separate toilet and bath
room; storerOom and linen closet.
"A large attic over the whole of the
house.
1t is to be covered with shingles;
all floors and woodwork throughout
in quartered oak, hardwood finish,
colonial detail; cabinet mantles, with
book cases in walls in library.
The house will he heated with
steam, lighted by gas, and have
sanitary plumbing. The rooms are
to be large and airy, with high cell
ings.
The plans were drawn by that en-
ergetic and scientific young archi-
tect, Mr.. Leo l.. Oberwarth, Of this
city, through whom the contract was
let, and is to cost, complete, $500.
1t is to be one of the handsomest
houses in the far-famed blue grass
section.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27

exists that the negro has gotten
fewer benefits since he commenced
demanding his rights than before.
The true course for the negro to
pursue in development and obtaining
his rights is to win recognition on
his merits; he must not wait for
something to turn up, but, by his
own industry and intelligence, pro-
duce something that the world needs
and his recognition will be sure to
come.
He said that the negro had left the
trades, or that the trades have left
him, and referred to the fact that all
the trades were filled with negroes
% or 80 years ago, while but few
negroes are found in the trades to-
day. He regretted the fact that his
race were prof1igate with their earn
ing, and half million dollars were
to-day invested In pianos and scarcely
a respectable performer could be
found in the State.
He regretted the influx of the
negroes into cities and towns, there
by increasing the army of law break
ers from the ranks of the idle and
the vicious, and stated that the well
fare of the negro could be best OBJ
tanned by remaining on the farm.
He stated that, before the war,
only A per cent of the negro popula-
ton were found In the cities and
towns. while the last census shows
that more than Is per cent. of the
negroes are now found there.
His address teemed with good adj
vice to his race to accomplish their
ends in life by proving themselves
worthy of recognition instead of ex-
pecting to succeed by senselessly de-
manding their rights.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27

May lS-it,
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Delegates to the Commercial Convention.

Mayor Dehoney has appointed the
following gentlemen As the dele
gates frofn this city to the big Com.
mercial Convention, which will meet
in Louisville, on May 20: w. G.
Simpson, w. II. Averill, Jas. HI.
Graham, J. B. Utterback, w. P.
Hudson, jr., ThOs. J. Brislan, /.
Davis, M. Busam, Frank Heeney,
M. A. Collins, S. French Hoge, Jno.
w. Gayle, Guy Barrett, N. F.
Richardson, Henry Ringold, r. X.
Mcclure, Jno. T. Buckley, B. j.
Nickles, Howard johnson and Thos.
Rodman, sr.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Alumni Entertainment.

The Alumni of the Frankfort City
Schools held their annual entertain
ment on Wednesday night in the
chapel of the school building.
A delightful banquet was served,
at which responses were made to
toasts and other speeches delivered.
A social dance was INDUCED in
until late hours.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Sad Death.

1t is with a sad heart that we
chronicle the death of Mr.. Sherley B.
Wintersmith, which occurred at the
home of his father, Mr.. d. q. s.
Wintersmith, in Louisville, on
Wednesday morning, at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Wintersmith had made his
home in this city for a number Of
years, being in the employ Of the
Allen-Bradley Co., and since then in
the employ of the Kentucky Dis
tilleries and Warehouse Company.
He was a capable and efficient
officer, a popular, manly and COM
panionable young man, whose friends
were numbered alone by his acquain-
lance.
Some time since he was taken with
typhoid fever, but he continued at
his post for days after he should have
been in bed under doctors care.
AS soon as physician was called
he saw the gravity of the case, and
Mr.. Wintersmith was sent to his
home in Louisville, where every
thing that could be was done for his
relief; but the seeds of disease were
too surely planted, and he rapidly
sank until the end.
The funeral took place on Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the
remains were inferred in Cave Hill
Cemetery.
We have known Mr.. Winter
smith from youth and he was
always the same cheerful and oblig-
ing gentleman, ever ready for fun
and jOllity when it did not interfere
with his duties. He was faithful
and conscientious member of the
First Presbyterian Church of this
city. To his stricken parents we
extend our sincere sympathy.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Ice Cream Supper.

The ladies of the Mt. Pleasant Bap-
tist Church, will give an ice cream
supper at the residence of Mr.. John
f, Church, near Stedmantown, on
Tuesday evening next, May 3Oth, for
the benefit of the repair fund of the
church. Ices and straw berries will
be served and pleasant evening is
promised all who attend.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
To the Public.

Commencing June lst our business
house will be closed at 7 o'clock p.
m. except Saturday evening. Our
customers will please call and make
their purchases before that hour. We
do this to give our employees needed
rest during the hot summer months.
ID. &. CRUTCHER d Co.
May q, 1S99-1t.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27

j. D. MOORE, Judge.
q. B. THOMSON. j. p. &c.
j. \, LYONS, j. z. Y. Z.
", l.. LAWRENCE, j. L. Il. c.
W. c. GUTHRIE. j. Z. F.C.
5. NJ. TlNSLEY, j. Z. &c.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
NOTICE..

To whom II may concerns:
Certificate number 7sil. dated March I, 1896
TO- shares, ami certif cate dated Sept. 8, 1898,
numorr Oh Tor shares of stock In the FIR
mers hnnk or kertucky, standing In the name
q. Nat Petit; trustee for Miriam Petit. is
WIFE, has been destroyed by fire. | have made
application for new certificates In lieu of those
why same shall not be issued
April %. 2mS
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Elected Commander Il. A. r.

Capt. Jos. III. Browning, of Louis
vile, was elected Department Com
mander Of the Kentucky G. A. II. at
Glasgow, on Tuesday last.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
SCOTS
EMULSION

to the baby's food three or
four times a day. The gain
will begin the very first day
you give II. II seems to
correct the digestion and
gets the baby started right
again. If the baby is niIls-
ing but does not thrive, thtn
the mother should take Il:
emulsion. II will have q
good effect both upon tas
mother and child. TwCnt-
live years proves this fail
soc. and sr.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New YorS.
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$780,.
$1,000.
$1,000.
$500.


skilled produce we particular
clothing aing good
correctly.
less lEunA
none her nwoo$7 Men HwooH
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-05-27
Is Baby
Too hin?

II so, there must be some
trouble with its food. Well
babies are plump; only the
sick are thin. Are you sure
the food is all right? Chill.
dren can't help but grow;
they must grow if their food
nourishes them. Perhaps a
mistake was made in the
past and as a result the di.
gestion IS weakened. If that
is so. don't give the baby
a lot OF medicine; just use
your everyday common
sense and help nature a
little, and the way to DO
it IS to add half a teaspoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-26
Noonshincr,' Revenge.

4 few DAYS ago a party OF revenue Of
f.ists sci ont from Stuart for a raid IN
The cid North state. These gentlemen
presented quite "a marshal appearance
with their Winchesters, HOLSTERS, AN
booted and spurred. Captain T.. y. VII
uams of Danville. Va, IN
Captain Chas. Kile. of South Dakota
both revenue agents. Thomas J. Elsln'
United states marshal and Thomas NJ
stspleg. They spent the nrst night with
mai prince Of good fellows, Thomas y.
Brim. United States marshal or Surry
county. y. C.. After a night or rest ana
enjoyment. they set out early IN the
morning and on a raid e AIteI d
hard days ride they came 10 me extreme
west boundary OF SurrY Nheh hsh'
came on they began search under the
guidsuce of that terror 10 moonshlhets'
Thomas BrIm and foe the night con-
tinued their Investigation. Ihey were
very successful. captured and Destroyer
six stills and furniture, with much peer
and some whisky. The second night
they left their horses In the woods as they
thought securely concealed, but the moon
sinners were on the alcrt-got IN me rear
and while the officers were playing havoc
with the stills they were cutting ana
slashine horses names and tails. Messrs.
Williams. Elgin and Brim had their
steeds most erotesquely dishgured. These
gentlemen returned 10 Stuart. not half
so gay as when they left. looking quite
demure.
We would commend TO our young
friends for the future, the s%criptural
injunction to watch as well as pray
Patrick Enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-26
A PADR0NE SYSTEM.
The Species Of Slavery That Exists
Under Our Immigration Laws.

NEW YORK. July 25.-The hearing az
the subcommittee Of the United states
Industrial Commission. which is inquiring
into the working Of the immigration
laws at this port. was resumed to-day.
The examination Of Assistant Commis-
sioner OF immigration. Edward +. Nc
Sweeney. was resumed.
Chairman Ellison 4. Smythe questioned
the witness regarding the existence OK
a padrone system in This country.
"If by the padrone system said Mr..
NcSweeney. "is meant that immigrants
are controlled by certain bankers after
they come here. that the commlssarlat
Is regulated by these men; that the money
of the immigrant is sent back 10 Italy
by these hankers-lf that is what we
consider the padrone system. Il stil OK
lists. The system reputed 20 have OBJ
tanned years ago whereby the bankers
Induced these men 10 come here, ] do
not think any longer exists. because there
IS no need for H.. They now come OK
their own accord. Before they come.
they know thai 10y going 90 "A certain
banker they will find employment MY
impression is that the italian immigrants
prefer 10 be under the control OF the
padr0ne."
what other races. besides the Italians
and Orientais are held 49, MdnstFlal DoA"-
age2" asked the Chairman.
There was a species Of labor selling
prevalent IN New York for a long time.
but / believe it was suppressed under
Commissioners Senner and Fitchie. There
were Austrian girls who were taken into
families and kept there ~ nominal
wages for years.
Mr.. insolvency said that while the
girls were not brought here for immoral
purposes. many of them became outcasts
owing 10 their harsh treatment. He said
that many such girls We're living In Ne"
York. according 10 the police.
The assistant commissioner SAID mar
during the Spanish-American war. tho
Italian cabinet had issued a circular
! saying that business here was suspended
and Instructed the projects OF police 20
curtail as much as possible the grant
ing Of passports TO prospective immi-
grants.
Mir. insolvency was questioned AZ
length in regard 10 Mormon immigration.
He said that probably ninety-tve per
cent. Of the new arrivals were women.
They an come over In charge Of an
elder. They an claim % be Latter Day
saints and declare with a great deal Of
force. that they intend to obey the laws
Of the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-26
Results az Brighton Beach.

NOW YORK. July 25-Ftrst race-dve
and one half furlones-Reminder q 10 I'D
nrst: Ten Candies IS to / and to 81 Sec
ond: Post Haste g TO j. third. Time
I:I a.
Second raco-six f~urlones-St Clair q
To- - first. Hard Kuot q to 2 and E 20 %
second: Donald Balm q to u third. Time,
jig -.
rhlrd racc-Atlantic. six furlongs-
trumpet O6 to % first. Prince of Mel
bourne a 10 3 and out) second; Flaunt
g 10 u third. Time. 1916 25.
Fourth race-Sea Gull. one mile-Cam-
brian g 10 p first: King Barleycorn %
to . and I 20 p second; A. n. b.. G to u
third. Time. 1874.
ruth race-one mile-Impartial % 20 u
FIRST: Dan cupid % TO 2 and 8 to % Sec
ond: Pins C5 to y third. Time. l:i5 Is.
sixth race-0ne and one sixteenth miles
Wine Press q 10 y first: Blue Away
q 10 8 and 3 10 - second; Hanwell GO
10 ID third. Time. 1:5i %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-26
ALEXANDRIA POLITICS.
Mr.. Cation a Martin Man Primary
plan AdOpted.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, July &.-Special.-
The Democratic committees for Alexan-
aria city and county met at 1 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon in the office Of At
,ornev Gardner l. BOothe IN his city.
and decided upon August 18th as the
date for holding a primary 10 nominate
a candidate for the state Legislature.
Nv this action the committees sustained
the contention OF Mr.. James r. Cation.
Other candidates advocated the conven-
ton plan. Mr.. Frank Hume, Of AleNan-
dria county. who was al the meeting.
stated that he would DE a candidate. lie
said he was strongly In favor Of electing
United States senator's by popular vote.
but would not express a preference be-
tween Senator Martin and Governor
Tyler.
MIR. Cation, on the other hand, wishes
II clearly understood that he Is n SUD
porter OF the junior Virginia senator. VII
liam u. May. who has announced his
candidacy, Is also a Martin man.
James III. Lob. Louis Brill and August
Davls are spoken Of as candidates. BY
Angus, sth the names Of all candidates
must. according 10 ruling. be submitted
10 the committees.