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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-04-28

A comparison of results in the
matter of production will bring out
whatever is of general interest in
the foregoing summary. Not how
much, but how we'll. 1t is gratifying
of course, to note the fact of diver
sifcation, but the main question is:
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attention. For a moment they were
silent, regarding each other ficrcely,
as if ready to fly at each other s
throats.
Job watched him without any
threatening movement, for it seemed
hardly probable that one Who was in
such a weak condition could do him
any harm He expected to see him
collapse at any moment. But Ellison
seemed to become more steady on his
feet after a pause and then, suddenly
taking hold of his revolver, fired into
the air
At this unexpected happening, Hen
bricks had let the lamp fall, and it
clattered down on the floor, and at
once went out with a sputter. The two
men We're alone there in the dark, but
Hendricks knew that it would not be
for long. AT the sound of that pistol
shot, which was evidently the signal
that had been arranged for, the police
waiting for 1t would come forward on
run. HeN fancied he detected voices
already in the alley. And now he was
trying with all his strength to force
open the door in the ceiling.
There was no mistalling the sound OF
steps now. They had entered the
basenent-were close at hand. He
could hear low talking he thought. OF
what use was the strength of which he
always prided himself when he could
not force out that miserable plank that
stood between him and liberty? They
were at the partition door now, he
heard the cracking of the wood, rs
they forced it in, and then with a great
effort something above his head gave
way; he reached out, drew himself up
and then. letting the board fall back
In place, sank down on it in a state Of
helpless exhaustion.
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covery. Female trouble is so common,
so prevalent, that they accept it as al
most inevitable. The greatest obstacle
in the way of recovery is that they do
not understand that it is catarrh which
is the source of their illness. In female
complaint, ninety-nine cases out of one
hundred are nothing but catarrh. Pc
runa cures catarrh wherever located.
Chronic invalids who have languiss,ed-
for years on sick beds with some form
of female disease begin to improve at
once after beginning DR.. Hartman's
treatment.
Among the many prominent women,
who recommend Peruna are :-Belyas
Lockwood, of Washington, D. CT; Mrs.
Col. Hamilton, Of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs.
T. IL Warren, wife Of U. S. Senator
Warren, of Wyoming.
If you do not derive prompt and Salts
factory results from the use &C Peruna,.
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarira, Columbus.
Ohio
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CHAPTER XXI.
THE ESCAPE.

For some minutes Job Hendricks felt
too weak to rise from the floor, where
he had flung himself down over the
trap. But soon the sense that his
safety was only temporary forced him
to think of his position, and drew his
attention to the talking that was going
on In the room below.
Still lying there, he peered down
through a crack into the room, and us
the lamp was lit again, he could see the
two men he judged to be department.
officers doing their best to revive the
unconscious Ellison. II may as well
not wait until he is able to explain
matters" said Job to himself, "for then
he will be able to direct them, and
show how 1 managed to get out Of the
ambush. only hope that this time
Elllson's agent will remain uncon-
scious for half an hour more"
He rose unsteadily to his feet and,
after stretching himself, looked about
him.
The place in which he found himself,
as viewed in the faint light of u small
window set up high in the wall, was
filled with rubbish. It must have been
the hospital for all the old furniture of
the establishment, and was crowded
with legless chairs, broken barrels and
a pile Of musty lumber that filed the
air with a strange, unearthly smell.
1t would not be safe for him to linge'
there longer. Below in the street the
police probably surrounded the build
ing. He must look for his way to free
dom in other directions.
He left the dismal place, and. passing
through a door, found himself in q
long, bare hall, family illumined by q
gas light fickereing at the further
end. AS he entered this corridor he
saw the shadow of what seemed to be
q man reflected on the further wall.
Was this possibly some one TO guard
the escapes? Job turned back, ana
then saw to the right of him a spiral
staircase Of iron, leading to the upper
regions. Surely in that direction his
course lay, for he knew that by this
time all the approaches TO the building
below must be guarded.
The reflection of the figure on the
wall at the end Of the hall puzzled
him, for it was the shadow of a man,
and yet it did not move. He was out Of
sight and maintained a silent attitude.
lob was in a position to take every
thing for granted, and had no desire TO
go and investigate. He was pleased
that he had not been discovered and
that his silent sentry was either asleep
or had not heard him. Slowly he
mounted the stairs, still keeping his
eyes on that silhouette that was out
lined blaclkly on the wall.
"A1l, if I only had not been deprived
of a weapon" he muttered, as with
caution he mounted the stairs, thank
full at least that the bogy on the wall
had not shown any signs Of life.
The stairs led him into another hall,
much like that he had just left, and on
each side Of it ran long partitions, in
tersected here and there with doors.
He tried one OF these, only to hear a
grumbling voice asking what he. want
ed He started away. AS he paused
to listen, he heard SHORES resounding
from various parts of the place. Evil
IDENTIFY most of the dodgers had retired
for the night. Others who had work
would probably not appear until day
break.
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Fishinu for Old Cork.

New York Times: Cork is never useless
until it is absolutely decayed. Children
who fish for cork all day between the
piers on the New York river fronts do hot
have to go above Fulton street to sell it..
Some boys and girls find cork fishing
more profitable than selling newspapers.
Cork can be made over about as many
times as rags and waste paper. Before
the children who take cork from the riy-
ers can sell it. they must carry it home
and dry it. Wet cork Is not negotiable
There is no fixed price for waste cork
The foreman of a shop looks over bas-
ketful and says what he VIII give for it..
The children invariably take what is Of
fered them. AS manufactured cork is
dutiable. while cork wood is on the free
list, most of the coEks used in New Y ork
are manufactured here The cork tree
will not grow in North America. The
wood must be Imported from Mediter-
ranean countries. Portugal Is the princi-
pal source of supply. Large quantities
come from Italy and Sardinia.
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A Coed Story,

F'rederika, Ia, July 13.-NIr. A. s.
Grover of this place tells an interest
ng story showing how sick people may
regain their health if they will only
be guided by the experience of Others
tie says:
Il had very bad case of Kidney
Trouble, which affected my urinary
organs so that I had to get up every
hour Of the night. I could not retain
my urine and my feet and limbs began
20 bloat up. My weight was quickly
running down.
After I had tried many things i
vain. l began to use Dodds Kidney
Pills, Il medicine which had cured
some other very bad cases.
This remedy has done wonders for
me. l have gained eight pounds in
two months. The bloat has all gone
from my feet and legs. and 1 don't
have to get up at night. I took in all
about ten boxes before I was all
sound"
Those who suffer as did Mr.. Grover
ran make no mistake in taking Dodd's
Kidney Pills, for they are a sure, safe
and permanent cure for all Kidney and
urinary disorders
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EXPERIMENTS
Learn Things of Value,

Learn IhanEe OF value.
Where one has never made the expert
ment of leaving of coffee and drinking
Postum 1t Is still easy to learn all about
it by reading the experiences of others
Drinking Postum is a pleasant way to
get back to health. A man of Lancaster
Pa, says: my wife was a victim of ner.
vousness and weak stomach and loss Of
appetite for years and was q physical
wreck; although we resorted to numers
GUS methods of relief, one of which was a
change from coffee to tea, it was all to
no purpose.
eve knew coffee was causing the
trouble, but could not find anything ia
take its place and cure the disease until
we tried Postum Food Coffee. In two
weeks time after we quit coffee, and
used Postum almost all of her troubles
had disappeared az if by magic. 1t was
t.raly wonderful. Her nervousness was
all gone, stomach trouble relieved, appe
lite improved and above all nights rest
was complete and refreshing.
This sounds like an exaggeration, as
it all happened SO quickly, but we are
prepared to prove it. Each day there is
improvement for the better, for the Pos
tum is undoubtedly Strengthening her
and giving her rich, red blood and re-
newed life and vitality. Every particle
of this good work is due to Postum and
to drinking Postum in place of coffee. :"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Ice cold Postum with a dash of lemon
ia delightful Cooler" for warm days.
Send for particulars by nhail Of extern
sion Of time en- the $500. 0G cooks COD
kest for 735 money ptizes
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w. D. HOWELLS A CRIMINAL.
Two Crack Detectives Thought So
From, His Photouraph

From His Photograph.
Washington Post: your average de-
tective is about as tat witted 4 citizen as
exists" said George *. Rinthman of Bos
ton at the Raleigh. He may be clever
in his line, but outside Of that his mind
is bowling wilderness. His point Of
view is narrow and his judgment con-
tracted as a result of his calling.
"a friend of mine who is fond of show
ing up the defects of his fellowman had
a lot of fun lately with a pair Of Bostons
leading detectives. He called the sleuths
into his office in the most serious way
and exhibited to them the picture of a
tough looking Individual, about whose
identity he was crazy for information
He fattered his visitors into the notion
that if they could unravel the puzzle he
would regard them as world-bea tiers.
Each gaZed at the photo long and earnest
ly Both were positive that it was in the
rogues' gallery. One of them identified
it as being the counterfeit presentnent
OF notorious bank robber; his mate
thought it the likeness of an equally noted
forger
when they got through my friend
turned the likeness over and one the back
thereof they read the name Of the orig
iinal-William Dean Howells. Mr.. How
ellis isn't handsome, but he was never ac-
cused before of being an ornament of the
rogues' galleries. But Mr.. Howells
laughed when the incident was narrated
in his presence"
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Household Hints.

TSs spring there was introduced a
sandaiwood powder in which to pack
away winter clother in lieu of cam
phor. It leaves e delightful odor and
IS said to be a good preventative from
moths.
Kerosene will last longer and produce
a better light if a lump of salt about
the size of walnut be placed in the
reservoir Of the lamp in which it is
uSed.
When making cakes, try greasing the
tins with olive oil instead of with but
ter. You will find that the cakes will
turn out better.
Chairs should be chosen for com
tort as we'll as for appearance. The
fragile ones that look as though they
would collapse if a substantial person
sat on them should be abolished from
the modern home.
Stains on knives, however obstinate,
Will disappear if rubbed with a piece
Of raw potato dipped in brick dust.
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! s { . i1 S Of
( = ar nd 1000

And was it here that you expected
to find him?' asked the other in
whisper
mo, in the last room beyond nod
cling toward the partition that ran
through the middle of the basement.
Il don't like the looks of things a bit,
but keep your gun handy and come on"
at the same time leading the way
through the open door, flashing his
lantern to right and left as he went
along.
The next room was empty, too, but
for some old barrels and chairs up in
sne corner. Barnes paused for a mo-
ment to listen.
Hear anything, Thorne?" he asked.
mo, do you?"
Yes; sounds like heavy breathing"
More like steam escaping some
where replied the other, who seemed
to hear the sound as we'll as his COM
panion.
The chief advanced to the door that
communicated With the last room.
1T is here that we shall find some
thing. think. Why, the deuce! 1t
seems to be locked on the inside" a S
he tried the knob. Then, with a push
Of his huge shoulders, he broke the
door in, and kicking aside the shattered
wood, they stood within the room. 1t
seemed to be vacant, too The chairs
about table in the center, the butt of
cigarette and glass showed that it
must nave been recently occupied
IL I only had decent light" gruln-
bled Barnes, for his lantern was SO
faint that it only Illuminated small
space of the room at a time
There is that queer rushing sound
again, like escaping steam," muttered
, Inspector Thorne
Barnes, peering about with his lam
tern. suddenly uttered an exclamation
and then, STOPPING, lifted up some
7 heavy body from the floor. AS the in
. spector stepped forward to help him he
, saw that 1t was man and insensible
He 1T was who produced the strange
sounds they had heard. They lifted
aim into sitting position on one of the
chairs His eyes were closed, but his
heavy breathing sounded loud in the
silence Of the room
The expression on his chiefs face
made Barnes ask this question: do
you know this man."
Know him." with a harsh exclama-
tloh. We'll, rather. This is the chap
that brought us here-look at him
now Then. with anger he could not
conceal, he began in a more vigorous
than kindly way to attempt to shake
| Ellison into a condition Of conscious
ness.
He needs something worse than a
shaldns, grumbled Barnes, for our
man by this time must be miles aWay,"
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Continued Next ,Week.)
The Shoes We Wear.


Harpers Weekly: Exports of boots
and shoes for the fiscal year about to
end seem likely. according to official
reports, to exceed those of any previous
reports, to exceed those Of any pre-
ceding year, both in quantity and val
ue. In 1880 the number Of pairs of
boots and shoes exported was 1921
in 1890 the number had increased to
5S7, 1OS pairs in 1900 to 3,0l6,720 pairs,
and in 1902 to 3,966,766 pairs; and in
the present fiscal year the total will
exceed 100000. The value of boots
and shoes exported has grown from
a little over half a million dollars in
1893 to more than $6,000,000 in 1903
OF the $6,0O0,G00 worth Of footwear ex-
ported in 1902, 100000 worth went to
the United Kingdom, practically ST.
100000 worth to British Australia, over
100000 worth to Mexico, S50O0O0
worth to Cuba, and about an equal
sum to Canada. The increase in ship
ments from the United States to the
United Kingdom has been very rapid
during the decade, the total value in
1892 being but $2,169, and in 1902, ST.
035,3S6; while to British Australasia
the number Of pairs sent in 1892 was
8,298, and in 1902 550,4G9; to Germany,
in 1892, So. and in 1902, 1860. The
total number OF pairs of: boots and
shoes sent abroad was 3,966,766, two
thirds of which went to British terri
tory, distributed as follows: United
Kingdom, 1,0&5,396 pairs; Quebec, On
tario, etc, 2G0.1G4 pairs; British West
Indies, 269,445 pairs; British Austral-
asia, 550,469 pairs: British Africa, 1885,
097 pairs; Nova Scotia, New Bruns-
wick, etc. 32,9S6 pairs; British Column
bia, 25,059 pairs; Newfoundland and
Labrador, 1874 pairs; Bermuda, 81
678 pairs; British Honduras. 1901
pairs. British Guiana, 31,45l pairs, and
British East Indies, 1929 pairs, max :
ing a total OF 2.55O,9S3 pairs sent to
British terri or.
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HAIR GROW II TIL
Promoted by s1al1lpoos
of Cuticura Soap
And Dressings Of Cutieura the
Great Skin Cure
puresi, Sweetest, Most Effective Remedies
presi, Sweetest, Most Effective Remedies
for Skin, Scalp and Hail.

This treatment at once stops falling
hair, removes crusts, scales and G3n-
druf, destroys hair parasites, sootlles
irritatcd, itching surfaces, stimulates
the hair follicles. loosens the scalp skin.
supplies the roots with energy and
nourishment, and makes the hair grow
upon sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp
when oil else fails.
Millions Of women now rely on Cutf-
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ment, tho great skin cure, for preserving.
purifying and identifying the skin, for
cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales and
dandruf, and the stopping Of falling
hair, for softening, whitening and
soothing red, rough and sore hands, for
baby rashes, feelings and chafings, for
annoying irritations, or too free on,
offensive perspiration, tor lucrative.
weaknesses, and many sanatWe, an r.
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Cuticura remedies arc the stande ID
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surface Of crusts and scales and soft. n
the thickened cuticle. Dry, with,rb
hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura ONT
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and inflammation, and soothe and heal,
and, lastly, in the seyerer forms, take
Cuticura Resolyent, to cool and cleanse
the blood. A single set is often sufIs-:
cient to cure the most torturing, dis
figuring skin, scalp and blood hunonrs,.
from pf,nples to sscrofnla, from infancy
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Sold Throughout the world Cuticnra Resolvert se On
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2 Send for /" How to Cure Every Hunous.s
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What the Wind Heard,

Chicago Tribune: so you are really
going to leave are you?"
AS was readily guessed, it was the
stately old chestnut that spoke.
NO. replied the stately oak. TOO
much trouble to pack my trunk. Do
you twig?"
Amid the stiffness that followed moth
ing was heard but the sound of the
weeping williW.
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Not to Be Repeated.

Philadelphia Public Ledger: Teacher
What is your fathers name?
Jimmy Tuff-Why, '"Tuff"
Teacher-Of course: but what is his
full name? What does your mother
call him?
Jimmy Tuff-When he's full?,I don't
dast tell yer, ma'am.
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Ask Your Dea Ter for ALIENS Foot Ease,
A powder to shake into your shoes. It
rests the feet Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Gallons, Aching,
Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes new or tight
shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
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puitinn Her Rinht.

Chicago Ncw&: THAT man with the
bird cage OH his face remarked the
beautiful gic, II the grand stand to her
escort, .iust yelled foul but / can't see
even a fc2tiler.'
"of course not" replied the wise guy
who had sts-rcd her up against the
game, ''hoen OF the Mines are; picked
See?"
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He Did 1t.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune: "a.
least remarked the courageous little
sparrow, as the hunter-for-revenue-o only
aimed at him, "at least-no matter how
have lived-it can be said that died
game
And the next day, true enough he ap-
peared on the menu as reedbrd
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English as She Is Spoke.

New York Times: Think of it! For
three days and three nights that
quartet sat about a table, shuff1ing,
dealing and cashing in jackpots, and
when the game was finally broken up
every man had exactly the amount he
had begun with
"Humph! Odd the way they came out
even, isn't it?"
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STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO, ..

LUCAS COUNTY. o.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY &
Co.. doing business in the City of Toledo. County
and State aforesaid, and that said Hrm will pay
the SUM Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot he cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres
ence this 9Th day of December, AID. 1886.
I sn A. w. GLEASON.
I SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills IRE the best.
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Area under crop In Western Canada. isoa--
1.ssI.s8O acres.
Yield. 1ooa-117, 9aa, 7s4 ba~

Free HomcsteadA Of so Acres Plentiful the On -
charge being $40 for entry. Abundance Of water and
fuel cheap building material. good for pasture
giving an assured and adequate season Of growth
Send to che following for Atlas and other i.ora
ture. and aso for certificate giving you reduced
lntendent OF Immigration, Ottawa, Canada. or &
z. T Holmes. BIG Jackson St., St. Paul. MINI; ". v
Bennett eDl New York Life Building, Omaha, Neb.
w. II. Rogers, Watertown, South DAKOTA the author
txod Canadian Government Agents.
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l cannot praise Piso's Cure enough for
the wonders it has worked in curing me.
r. Fl. Seidel 22O6 Olive street, st.
Louis, No. April Is. 1901.
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a Sure Test.

Indianapolis sun; Gosh dern. Mary"
ter git married agin."
Law! What is the matter paw"
Why, the paper says the ceremony
went through without hitch"
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Defined.

Chicago Evening Post: IA souvenir"
said the thoughtful man, thoughtfully, lis
something that we consider to be worth q
whole lot more than IS its value"
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The Wrinkle: Fond Of each other?,
"Oi niver saw two brothers foight
more lovingly"
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MIS-. Winslow's SOOTHING sPRuP Tor Children
lays pain, cures wind collie Is oentc bottle.