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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-11-03
,-oTrs ON THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER 8.
David's Grief Over AbsalOm.
o Sam. IS: 24-33.)
u7s THE YOUNG MAN SAFE ?"

NJ HUI 1880
I,r The main points r as fol-
I,r,s. Absalom's rebellion gathered
force rapidly. David, however, was
~ old warrior and shrewd, and be-
ran 70 organize his forces for sue
oossfuI resistance. Fortunately for
him he had three good generals
To.b. Abishai, and Ittai. He divid-
% his forces into three armies, and
encountered the hosts of Absalom
N Mount Gilead. In giving instruc-
tions to his generals, David babe
them. under all circumstances, to
snare the life of his son. The for
times of war leaned toward David's
army, and Absalom was driven de-
feated from the field. Riding in hot
haste through the forest, his head
was caught in the spreading boughs
Of q terebinth tree, where Joab found
him and slew him. The battle over,
swift runners were despatched to
bear the tidings to the king. This
brings us to the lesson text. Having
dealt with the text in the best way
that is open to the teacher, we would
suggest that for the practical appli-
cation we take the suggestive ques-
ton of David concerning his son:
rs the young man Absalom safeP
There are many young Absaloms in
this world. Like him, they have
many things hat make them very
attractive in the eyes of others.
But the course that they are pur-
suing makes this question of Da-
Tifs very appropriate in their case
rs the young,man safe?" This is a
question that many a young man
would resent if it were asked of him.
His reply would be: eyes, I am per-
fectly safe" Still, let US press the
matter a little, for it is full of in
struction.
is the young man safe?". No.
Why notE' Well, he has begun to
indulge in strong drink, and though
he has never yet been intoxicated,
still his appetite seems somewhat too
strong for him totally to restrain it.
lie would resent the suggestion that
ne IS IN any danger, but that does
uot alter the fact. Thousands better
uan ne began as he has done, and
|ey have ended their lives under the
awful curse of drink. What has hap
pened to others may happen to him,
'nu he may yet fill a drunkard's
grave. While he INDUCES in strong
uInh' 1t can not be said that that
young nan is safe.
is the young man safeY" No.
why mott Because he has given
y Ills lie to money-making, and all
u .ss occupies a subordinate place in
~ plans. He is becoming a money
~'A,ng machine; all his sympathies
ss Oelng dwarfed, so that the calls
1".S are being disregarded and his
%u Is last shrinking away. The
fors ty spirit IS developing, and be-
Rnt 1t Knows it he will be a miser.
fin. .~2'ctousness is idolatry, and
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and many of them belong to the out
ward church of the Master. Not
Street has Chinese idols and Wal
Street has American idols, and be
fore each there are many worship
ers.
"Is the young man safeW No
"Why not?" Because he is reckless
in his way of handling money. His
income is not large, but his outlay
is. How shall the difference be met
That is the question that troubles
him. 1t does not occur to him that
the outlay must be stopped. No.
There must be some other solution
to his question, and in time the re-
suit of the way in which he solved
that problem becomes only too ap-
parent. Forgery, embezzlement,
theft-these are the ways in which
he hoped to increase his income.
For a while all worked well. But at
length there came that awful day
when all was discovered, and the end
is told behind the bars of the State
prison. The danger with our young
man began when his income was not
sufficient for his manner of living.
"Is the young man safeq" No.
"Why not?" Because his thoughts
are not pure. He keeps company
with such imaginations as he would
be ashamed of if others could see
them. But from thoughts to de-
sires, and from desires to deeds are
logical steps. True, he would not
acknowledge the danger at the pres
ent moment, but a look ahead into
the future will reveal this same
young man unblushingly doing deeds
at which he would have stood aghast
a few years ago. No, while he keeps
such mental company as he now
does, he is far from being safe.
"Is the young man safe" No.
"Why NOTE" Because he has a lot of
opinions that are false. He has be-
gun to disbelieve the Word of God.
He has commenced to think that
prayer is useless. And though he
still goes through the outward form,
the life of it all has fed, and it will
be only a question of time before all
outward form will die, and the young
man finds himself without a belief in
God or in eternal truth. Has this
not been the history of hundreds of
young men who at one time prom
ised so we'll?
o If I had a class of parents I would
also make the following application:
cts the young man safeW No.
"Why note" Because there is a lack
of the right parental example, and,
other things being equal, the young
man will follow the example of his
father. The home life in many fam
lilies is such that the young man is
in the very greatest danger, since,
if he follows that example, he is sure
to run into grave peril.
Finally, "Is the young man safeW
Yes. "Why?" Because he has taken
the Word of God as the man Of his
counsel. He can say: "Thy Word
have I hid in mine heart, that 1
might not sin against thee" That
is a good safeguard, for, as some
one has said, it is a good thing, hid
den in a good place, for a good pur-
DOS He who takes the Word, and
with it offers the prayer, "Order my
steps in thy word" is safe. For God
hos promised to g11ide all such, as we
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s $S%HHs RAW FURS wanted
Skunk, Raccoon and others. Highest cash prices paid.
Write Az. BuFkhaFdt, Main 4 end, Cincinnati, o.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

4! to visitors at the odd Fellows headquarters
for many years.
There is always a warm welcome for
either fraternaI brother or a stranger
from Mr.. Wood, and 1t Is well worth a.
persons time to hear him tell of the old
days in ST. Louis.
He claims that he was born farmer and
viii always remain one, although the city
! has long ago absorbed his farm. which was
located near what is now Gasconade street
and Broadway.
Il never go near the corner of Eighth and
Chestnut streets without thinking of the
days~when l used TO naul grain to the old
! Chouteau mill.
1T had to come and no one is prouder
than l of the growth Of the city. but 1t is
pardonable for one to think that the old
days were the best.
II was 80 years old when I Joined the
Odd Fellows. / was initiated May "a, 1853
at the Old Hail. corner of Fourth and Lo-
Gust streets.
I'VE thought that was a magnificent
building in those days, and remember the
pride with which l used to point at it, and
say. that's where our lodge is.
There are several men in ST. Louis that
have been in the odd Fellows longer than
initiated in this city. The others came in
with cards from other lodges"
Mr. Wood came to Missouri IN 1885, He
did not settle at once in St Louis, but has
lived here continuously since 1850. Nine
wears later he married Miss Catherine NJ.
Riley and has three children. all daughters,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

Frederick NJ Wood of No 235S South
Twelfth street has been a member of the
ODD Fellows Tor fifty years. and to-day
will observe the haif-century anniversary
as a member.
Widey Lodge. No. 3 Of which he Is the
only living charter member. will tender TO
Mir. Wood 4 complimentary reception Tues
day night in the assembly han at the odd
Fellows building, corner Of Ninth and Olive
streets.
Hale and hearty. although well along in
years, Mr. Wood goes abeut his business
every week day with an energy and an
activity that is the envy OF many a younger
man.
Mr.. Wood Will celebrate the eightieth an
nirersary of his birth in a few months He
has been resident of St. Louis for more
than fifty years and has watched the
'srowth and development of his adopted
nome with pride.
a native Virsinian. he still retains the
soft speech and quaint mannerisms of the
South, and is wont to speak proudly of his
connection with the old Dominion
Not that he is not thorough citizen of
St Louis. for Mr.. Wood is an enthusiast
for the New St LOUIS and trusts that he
S7fl see even more progress made in the
Future than he has witnessed in the past.
As an Odd Fellow. Mr.. Wood IS widely
known in nearly every lodge in the State.
He is a member of the Grand Lodge of
Missouri. and has been actuary of the En-
ployment Committee since its inception
more than fifteen years ago.
he invariably dresses in black, and during
business hours is practically inseparable
from quaint black, slouch hat whose old
fashioned contour has been familiar
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
In Cutting Of Western Union
Poles Wall Street Sees Revival
of Old Hostilities.
STOCKS SHOW PUBLIC FEELING
Downward Tendency in Shares Of
These Rival Concerns Are
Marked on the New York
Exchange.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. May 23.-There are a number
of strongly marked signs that the hostile
feeling between the Pennsylvania Railroad
interests and the Goulds has been specially
revived. Wall street sees in the strenuous
policy Of the railroad company in cutting
down the Western Union lines and in the
formation of the strong banking syndicate
to protect Pennsylvania stock two new
phases of the conflict and each related to
the other.
The stock market to-day gave evidence
that the feeling between these two powerful
interests is menace to the general specu-
lative situation. for while yesterdays prices
indicated considerable bouyancy as a re-
suit of the plan to protect what is regard
ed as raid on Pennsylvania, the tendency
Of quotations this morning was in the oppo-
site direction.
It is believed that the decline in Penn
sylvania to point where it was necessary
to protect it to insure the success of the
new stock issue of $75.ooo,O00 was an i'm
portant incident in the battle between the
Pennsylvania and the Goulds. On the other
hand, 1t is as strongly asserted that Pres
ident Cassatt would not have given any
such order as that which resulted in entire
destruction Of the telegraph company's line
in Pennsylvania had he not been spurred
on by acts OF his opponents. His action In
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
Manufacturers Executive Commit
tee Meets at New York to Per
feet Plans for Campaign.
NATIONAL MOVEMENT PLANNED
Discretionary Powers Given to
Secretary to Carry on Work
of Forestalling Unfavor-
able Legislation.

New York. May IA meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee of the National Associa-
,tion Of Manufacturers has been held in this
city but beyond the announcement of the
\ selection of committees to arrange for the
nurtherance of the objects of the associa-
&ion in its fight against union labor no for
NAL statement has been made of what was
done.
It is known. however, that subcomnSttees
representing widely diversified industries
were appointed to go to work Systematically
all over the country to unionize employers
that special steps are to be taken to en-
cage eminent legal counsel in the several
States to protect the manufacturers against
boycotts, injunctions and the activity Of
walking delegates. while at the same time
none but cordial good will was expressed
for the laboring men themselves.
One result of the New Orleans conven-
tiou. which was furthered at this meeting,
was the systematization of the work of the
.neciaI committee. which is to devise and
nut into effect practical plans for bringing
about the cooperation of the many State
employers associations.
KEEPING IN TOUCH.
Along that line this resolution was adopt
ed:
.Resolved, That the secretary Of this as
sociation b empowered to develop sources
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

of information by which he shall be enabled
to keen In the closest touch with all pro-
posed legislation affecting the interests of
manufacturers in the several States. and
that he be given discretionary power to call
this to the attention of employers and
manufacturers in any State If, in his judg-
ment, the rights and interests of such en-
poyers and manufacturers shall be affected
by such proposed legislation
This was understood TO signify that the
sharpest sort of watch is to be maintained
at the national capital. as well as at the
different State capitals.
A year ago this new organization COM
prised 97s firms: to-day, the secretary an
nounces, It numbers 2,264 employers and
manufacturers, representing every State in
the Union. In addition to the president, d.
NJ. Parry of indianapolis, those present in
cluded: A B. Farauhar. president of the
Farquhar Manufacturing Company & York.
Pa; ]. A Jeffery of the Jeffery Manufac-
turing Company of Columbus, o.; James
Inglis of the American Blower Company Of
Detroit; H. S. Smith of the Menasha
Wooden Ware Company Of Wisconsin; C.
N. Fay of the Fay-Sroles Company of Chi
cago: J. W. vancleave of the Buck Stove
and Range Company of ST. Louis. and H. s.
Chamberlain of Chattanooga.
CONTROL OF BUSINESS.
D. NJ. Parry, president of the association.
after the meeting adjourned. said:
Neither the labor agitators. the pro-
letariats, the ecclesiasts. those who are
seeking to arrange arbitration meetings nor
the press have any idea of the tremendous
movement that is under way among all
classes of employers all over this country.
Without regard to politics, religions or
petty rivalries, the men who have their
money and their interest centered in manu-
factures of every description have reached
the conclusion. that they must act as
unit in great national movement insuring
them the control of their own capital
They have granted shorter hours and
cheerfully given higher wages They will
not yield the right to decide how they are
to conduct their own business,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
For Pacnzics.

Some of the little things on
which the pleasure so much de-
pends.
Lunch Baskets, square, woven willow,
with cover, sizes, roomy and con-
veniert, 81 90, $3.50 and $500.
Refrigerator Baskets, have a metal ice
compartment, very desirable, $500
and $3.50.
Picnic Plates, wooden. &c per dozen;
white enameled ware, Zoe each.
CUPS, tin and enameled, SC, Zoe and I5c.
Paper Napkins, 25e, 6Oe and 75e per
100.
Rmives and Forks, iron handles, steel
blades, DOC per set Of 6 each; silver
plated, Soc per set. Leave the good
ones at home.
Tea Spoons, TIN, Zoe per doz.; heavier
and better finished, 25c per doz.
Bread KniUes, wooden handles, steel
blades, Zoe, Csc and zoe.
Salad Sets, spoon and fork, wood or
horn, not affected by acids, SOC, 60e,
500. $50 to $500 per set.
Aleohol Stores, 25c, 60e, Csc, s5e to
$3.50.
Oil Stoues. one burner, 50ei two burn
ers, S1.0O.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
PLAN SECOND B0ER COLONY.
General Joubert Procures Funds
and $4,000 Acres in Mexico.

El Paso, Tex. May 2s.-General g. D.
Joubert and Captain W. S. O'Donneil, pro-
moters of the Boer colony at Tamaultpas.
Mexico. are here after closing the contract
with a syndicate that Will furnish tho
finances for the colony.
This is the second Boer colony to be
planted in Mexico. The Beers will occupy
5000 acres. The syndicate in Mexico will
bring people from Africa. let them have i'm
plements. live stock and give them credit at
their stores. The settlers pay for land at
the rate of 10 shillings per acre each year
for number OF years. -r
The land. 100 miles north of Victoria.
Mexico. has frontage on navigable river.
railroad will be built through the tract.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
ORIGIN OF TROUBLE.

ORIGIN OF TROUBLE.
The first evidence Of rivalry between the
Pennsylvania and the Goulds was shown
about a year and half ago. when. by
Railroad, a syndicate supported by the
Goulds. hewed an entrance into Baltimore
and secured a tidewater terminal for. the
Eastern Gould system. This was regarded
as a great victory for Mr.. Gould and one
in which the Pennsylvania Railroad acted
the part Of opponent Later there was an
other fight when Mr.. Gould's Wabash sys-
tenn secured an entrance into Pittsburg.
Some time later President Cassatt fetali-
ated as 1t was alleged at that time. by re-
fusing to extend the lease between his
company and the Western Union for the
use of the wires along the lines of the
Pennsylvania Since then there has been
occasional evidence of friction. but nothing
of SO drastic nature as that which now
promises to develop sensations in the
courts.
Judge Dillon Of the Western Union said
to-day that he was making every endeavor
to have the matter brought before the Su-
preme Court, and hoped for hearing in
October.
Inquiry at the Western Union main office
to-day elected the information that their
business was moving without interruption.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
Law AGAINST ALIENS
MEETS OPPOSITION
Venezuela Confronted by United
Protests From Ministers of
European Nations.

willemstadt Island Of Curacao. May D.
The President Of the State of Maracaibo.
Venezuela, and the Governor of Caracas
have tried to enforce the new law against
foreigners obliging them to recognize only
the Venezuelan tribunal for the adjustment
of their claims and compelling them to
waive their rights to claim damages for
robbery or pillage perpetrated by the Gov
ernment OF revolutionary troops. and en-
forcing other vexatious measures under
penalty of immediate expulsion.
These measures were enforced against
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
RUPTURE A SPECIALITY.
Doctor w. A. Levin Enlarses His OF
6ce IN Ac~o,u m odafe Patientn

Doctor w. A. Levin Enlarges His Of
fee to Accommodate Patients.
DR.. W. A. Levin with offices at 6N Wash
ington avenue. has devoted years OF close
study to the treatment of rupture. The
Doctors success is an example of the re-
suits derived by taking one complaint to
master. The afflicted will doubtless find
the advertisements of Dr. Levin which ap-
pear In The Republic regularly interesting
reading. In addition to few Of the testi-
monials printed at times the Doctor has
at his office q large number from grateful
patients which will be exhibited to any one
interested: In fact, the Doctor stands will
ing to demonstrate that these letters are
genuine in every respect. Another point
claimed by DR.. Levin is that his treat
ment Is Of character that the patient
may pursue his ordinary avocation and in
dulge in exercises while being cured. Owing
to very marked increase in practice he has
found 1t necessary to fit up several more
rooms for private treatment. A lady at
tendant Ii associated with him to look after
the wants Of lady patients: Consultation
and advice viii be given nee to the af-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
Vacation Time.

Vacation time almost here with the
the week thoughts of sashoe
woods of bathing boating fishing camping delightful
forms of recreation 1t is time to get ready
and then without things essential
comfort The better supply
We have
supply you with the just right things prices
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
British. German. italian. Dutch. Spanish
and French citizena.

When their respective legations learned
of the fact they sent orders to their Con-
suls not to comply with the demands of the
local authorities. as the new law was con-
trary to existing treaties.
The Ministers and the Powers also called
on Senior Urbaneja, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, and protested against the action
taken.
Senior Urbaneja promised that orders
would be issued to suspend the enforcement
of the new law. United States citizens
were not molested.
II the law is enforced, later complications
with the Powers will arise and 1t Is believed
that more than 1900 of the 10000 foreign
ers actually residing in Venezuela will leave
the country,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
WILL OBSERVE FRENCH FETE.
Ambassador Jusserand Will Be
Honorary President.

The Franco-American Society. in prepar-
Ing to observe the French National Fete
July II. rendered the honorary presidency
of the festivities to NJ. Jusserand. the
French Ambassador to the United States.
The following reply was recently received:
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
Golf:

We show more Golf Clubs and greater
variety this year than ever. The Mich
oils Special Wood and Iron Clubs are
among the favorites; also Macgregor,
Slazenger and Mills Aluminium.
Irons, $3.50 to Sc. D,ive,s, Sc to So. 90
Balls - Including the Improved Kempshall
League. Haskell, Agrippa. Craig Park and
Others. $3.50 to Sc. 90 dozen.
Caddy Bass-New designs, all materials, 500,
s1.25. $500 to $3.50.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
FREDERICK M. WOOD COMPLETES
HALF Century AS AN ODD FELLOW.

Ocogenarian Is the Only Living Mem
Der of Widey Lodge. No2Wi Be Guest Complimentary
Reception rendered by Fraternal Brohers-Rates Many
Interesting Anecdotes Rcga riding the Early Days of the
City Which He Has Wac he'd Develop
From a Mere Village.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
'1n your letter dated the 4,b of

'1n your letter dated the 4th of this
month. you have in the name of the Fran
cc-American Society of St. Louis asked me
to accept the presidency of honor for the
festivities your society is preparing on the
occasion of our National Fete. July H.
Il hasten to inform you that / am hap
by to accede to the wish you have kindly
expressed and accept the assurances Of my
most distinguished consideration
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

On the walk Of a building tall
He was hurrying on, as do We all,
When an icicie cleft his head in twain
Verdict: Died Of water on the brain"
Chicago Tribune.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
LazU71 I ennis.

At all pleasure resorts Lawn Tennis
will be one of the popular recreations. In
our immense assortment of Rackets of all
we1l.known makes there is one to suit
you exactly. Come and select it.
Raesets-The Tournament Special, extra large
face, re- enforced throat, strung with finest Eng
lish gut, cane handle, perfectly balanced and
ing Davis, PIN, Campbell, Philadelphia Club,
Glenwooi and others, s1.00 to $3.50 each.
BaAs-The S. H. Co.'s Championship, purest
rubber with handmade covering, sS.75 dozen.
Others from 81. 90 to $500.
Nets-The intercollegiate, 81. Others 81 to $3.50.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
Mr.. sprague say.
PeriIs of w,nte,

If in a hurry. go to the Delicatessen Luncf
Room. No long waits there.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

this matter has been severely criticised in
the financial district, although 1t is realized
that this is but a part of a stirring war
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

Nt"LpI/tS O1e/Ito'
If you are going camping the
following will interest you,
though it hardly begins to tell
of the hundreds of camping con-
veniences to be found here.
Val Tents, s-oz. duck, 2 #. by Off,, all
complete with poles and pins, $3.50.
Wedge Tents, 10112 it., $3.50.
Gold Medal Camp Furniture, the
strongest and best made
Folding Tables, hardwood, $500.
Folding Cots, with pillow, $500.
Folding Chairs, with backs, SOC.
S2cet,ng BaPs-Get inside and sleep in
comfort and safety, anywhere=S3.00 90,
5000 and 5000.
Pneumatic Mattresses, $1,000!
Pneumatic Piloavs, $500.
Camp Cook .Hoves, $3.50 and $3.50.
Ness outfits, complete for to 6 per-
sons. aluminium, light and cleanly,
5000 to S25. 90.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-15
FOLLOW THE ORE.

In the early of the development there
safe rule to be guided by 1t this: Follow The
outcop for long distance found the
but this does justify long tunnel the
depth BY far the wiser method development to sink shaft
incline the depth feet This
usually be done with little trouble from should
terfere then series of prospect holes sunk deeply possible
the would be Development after the ground
well pospecd along the of the such depth be
possible economically that the tunnel justified The
object mining should be the other busnesto
the the least Keep the (oe sigh
side the we'll ahead of the possible
When this possible then make the best showing possible with
hand and this usually be- in fact seldom done
driving tunnel the value dip width
strike of which has been determined
developed the surface depth the
tunnel would undertaken with knowledge
but until the reached
of ground developed while prospecting the vein rapidly
of the mining,
a safe is to follow the ore.-Mining.