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Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-27
TOY IN TROUBLE.
Faith and Trust in God Is the Only
 Thing That Lifts a Man Above Sorrow.

After having been cruelty beaten with rods, the apostle Paul and his helper Silas were cast into prison and their feet made fast in stocks. About midnight their fellow prisoners were surprised to hear them praying and singing in spite of their bleeding and aching backs. How men could be hap pyunder such circumstances was some thing which they could not compre hend. From that inner prison into which the missionaries had been put they were accust Omed to hear groans and curses, but never prayer or sing ing. Their amaZeTent, perhaps, ac- counts for the fact that they did not try to escape when they were set free by the earthquake. They wished to see the men who, though greatly suf fering, were impelled to lift up their voices in praise, and, if possible, learn their secret
 The joy of Christians in trouble. says Wellspring. has ever been a surprise to the world. Thc followers, os Jesus are not stOics. whose theory is that one should not be moved by either pleasure or pain. On the contrary, their religion makes them the more keenIy alive to both. because it en- larSes the heart. Why is it. then, hat with keener sensibilities they are sus- tained in atf1iction when others break down? Why is it that in circumstances where others worry they have peace of mind?
 Surely it is because they have such faith and trust in the love of God. Paul and Silas could sing when others would groan. because God was so near to them in their suffering. The balm that the jailer applied to their bruised backs was as nothing to the balm that Gods presence brought to their hearts. It is that sense Of His presence and love and sympathy that sustains one during the darkest hours, giving him peace even in sorrow that passeth understanding.
 This life is a training school, and no one can escape it's disci plne, and ought not if he could But disci pline ought not to break down, but to strengthens; and it never will break one down if he but rests all the while in the love of God. God wants us to live lives of joy, not of mourning. If those who are young will but let Christ fill their hearts with His love, they will rejoice in the morning of their life, in it's noon, and at it's close.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-27
Each Better Than the Last.

Rev. F. B. Meyer says regarding God $ promises: Gods promises are ever on the ascending scale. One leads up t O another, fuller and more blessed than itself In Mesopotamia God sad I will show thee the land At Bethel: This is the land In Canaan: T will give thee all the land. and children in- numerable as the grains of sand It is thus that God allures us to Saintliness. Not giving us anything till we have dared to act that He may test us. Not giving everything at tirst-that He may not overwhelm us. And always keep ing in hand an infinite reserve of bless ing. Oh, the uEexplored remainders of Gsdt Whoever saw His last star?"
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-27
OCCUPATION AND CHARACTER
Ous Business Should Re the Aim of Every Man.

1t is not your occupation that de- termines character; it is more likely that your character will determine your occupation. Occupation-grant- ed that it is honenst-is not essential to character; a noble life can be lived under the most adverse conditions White hands and white pair of cuffs do not guarantee a white life; nor do black hands determine the color of the heart within. The tailor does not make character - he makes clothes; and his best clothes some times cover the blaclest of hearts It is a mistake for lad to feel that dirty hands indicate lack of charac- ter-not his occupation. nor his ''call ing"-but his moral purposes. There is one thing only that may be called wrong in any occupation. no matter how high or how low: it is when manhood is not possible in following it. The end of every occupation ought to be, not money, but charac- ter, not only a prosperous business, but q growing life. He who cannot see manhood emerge out of the sue cess of his occupation or business is ;n bad business, and the sooner he is out of it the better. He who makes his living by his wits may wea> fine clothes. but he is not thereby made a better man; he who lives by his hands. hard and rough though they may be, may be one of Gods gentle men, if he wishes to be-BaDtisu Union.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-27
NOTHING SHALL SEPARATE US.

From Thine eternal love. O! God.
 Nothing can separate Thy child; No fearful height. no darkest depth, No pang, or death, or creature wild. Still on Thy love We rest and hope,
 Tho threatened by the heart alarms; For in the strain of grief and fear,
 We feel Thine everlasting arms. Thro' the fierce fires of ceaseless pain, The furnace of an agony, Still near walks the Son of God, To damp the flame and set us free. After the storms have ragged around, And nights were dark and waves rolled
 high;
 But heavenly love across the sea, Sent the sweet message: 'lt is l!' We falter sin and wander far,
 Yet this is still our field and sword: Nothing shall separate us from
 The love of God in Christ our Lord -Rev. Sanlue! J. Fisher, in N. '. Observer.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-27
THE ART OF GENEROSITY.
To Re Kind in a Kindly Way Is a Christian Grace Well Worth
 CultivatiEs;.

Some people think that all generos- ity is comprised in the fact of giving, and act accordingly. Then they com plain of the lack of gratitude they are sure to find. Are they reasona ble? Should one expect anything from a gift when nothing has been put into it but the bare, plain cash? Giving is a very delicate business when we come to think about ii. It is a sad thing that has two sides, not only the giver's side, but the receivers. Generosity is an art, not a haphazard flinging of dimes and dollars "Would you know how to give,'' says the French epi- gram, put yourself in the place of the one who receives.
 This rule, in the first place, says Phil adelphia Young People, makes giving uuselfish--which it always ought to be, but frequently is not. We put nickel in the collection plate because we cannot attend church without giv- ing at least that, and keep their self-re- spect. Do we think of the interests of the church, and put ourselves in the place of the treasurer, burdened with bills and short of cash balance to pay them with? Not at all. If We put ourselves in his place we would promptly search our pockets for larger change, and replace the nickel by quarter or half dollar, if possible. If the collection is for missions, do we think of the earnest laborers in the heathen fields crippled for lack of funds, and put ourselves in the places of the darkened souls that wait in vain for the light? No, we are consitl- ering how much we need, something we have set our heart upon, and de- ciding how little we can consequently spare for missions. There is no gener- osity in our thoughts at all, if We re gard ourselves honestly.
 But in these cases neither church ally hurt or humiliated by our selfish attitude, although they lose by it. In the cases, however, where our rude methods of giving bring us personally in contact with the receiver, we shall cease to wonder at his or her lack of gratitude if we put ourselves in his or her place. A gift can be as unpleas- ant as a blow, if we fling it carelessly in a recipients face. Instead of grati- tude an irrepressible though hidden resentment is the natural result. If we had to take from a careless or con- temptuous giver, would we not feel hurt and humiliated? Truly, unless love and sympathy go hand in hand with giving, We have no right 10 look for good feeling in return.
 The art of generosity is delicate art, only learned by tact and practice. But when it is learned. gratitude re- wards it largely and always. "I have never met with a grateful person in all my experience" said a wealthy woman who distributed large sums, but cared nothing for the people she helped. People are always embar- rassingly Erateful--far more so than l deserve" said a woman of small means who put interest and sympathy into each small gift she gave. Which was right? One was an artist, the other a bungler. The joy of giving, the reward of giving. depends upon whether we learn the principles of the art of generosity or ignore its exist ence.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-02-27
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

o. the fowls lay better in spring and
summer than winter, is not owing to
the season of the year, but because
Nature furnishes them with all the
ingredients necessary to make eggs
during the warm months, while in
the winter they get what they can,
which, in most cases, is very little
consequently but few eggs is the re-
suit. If a little animal food is given
them in addition to green clover,
they will do much better. Meat scraps
and grease mixed with corn meal is
very good. IF you live near a town
or city where green bone can be OBJ
tanned, these crushed up or ground
in a bone mill will FIJI the bill to per-
lection. The idea is this: To obtain
eggs in any quantity during the win
ter months, you must follow nature
as near as possible. House them
comfortably and feed them, in one
form or another, S much animal and
vegetable food as they wish, at the
same time supplying plenty of corn
for warmth and a constitutional diet.
Lime and grit they can obtain them
selves if they have a sufficient range.
WALTER L. WOMBLE.
Wake Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

We learn hal experiments in the
culture of a fine variety of bright to-
bacco will be tried during the com
ing year in a number of counties in
this State, which have heretofore
given little attention to the cultiva-
ton of the weed. Such a movement
is to be encouraged. There is no rea-
son in theworld why there should not
be grown in the different sections of
North Carolina as good quality of
bright tobacco as can be found any
where. Everything is adapted to the
culture of such a variety of the weed.
If more attention would be paid to
intensive farming with the idea of
raising a better quality Of tobacco,
instead of an immense quantity, the
cry of falling prices would not be
heard so often.-Southern Tobacco
Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCA-
TON.
Wake Co., N. @.

A Striking Example of the Work Ac-
complished by Agricultural College
Short Courses.
The man was a scandinavian. He
had worked his way up from absolute
poverty to one of financial and agri-
cultural independence and is now
we'll fixed as the Cwner of 800 acres
of land, and a good equipment of
stock. He had a boy, a very com
monplace, everyday sort Of a boy,
seventeen years old. This boy had
always worked on the farm, and his
education had been limited to what
he could learn in the country school
during the winter term. It was
agreed between father and son that
the boy should go to one of the best
agricultural colleges in the Vest,
and take a course of thirteen weeks
each winter for two years, returning
to his farm work during the summer.
We met the father. after the boy had
completed this course of study at the
College, and asked him what it had
done for the boy. He said that "it
had done wonders; that the boy was
taking up the farm work in a differ
ent and better way; that he could re-
pair any of the farm machinery, ad-
just the separator, test the milk of
the COWS; had learned how to judge
stock; could pick out a good COW on
sight; knew how to properly balance
the rations fed; could treat the sick
animals on the farm, and wanted me
to take five or six of the best agricul-
tural papers,. He did all his work
with more method and intelligence,
and so accomplished more with less
labor. He did not get the big head
and want to become a professor and
teacher, and has settled down to his
old farm work as steady as an old
clock. It cost ME 1926 to give him
this course of study, and it was the
best investment that [ ever made.
The fact IS, the boy knows more than
I do, but he is kind enough never to
rub it in."-Exchange.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
VALUE OF COTTON SEED.

In Mecklenburg County 1t is Worth
$780, 900 = Product of the United
States So, 900, 900.
"It is astonishing" said a cotton
seed buyer yesterday, "to see the
amount of money the farmers of this
county get for their cotton seed, a
product which a few years ago was
considered absolutely worthless. l
have been buying seed and selling
meal and hulls for. five years now, and
in so doing have handled $4,000 per
year, or $4,000 for the five years.
The seed from the cotton raised in
this county amounts to 100000
pounds per year. At the present
time seed are selling for 81 cents per
bushel, or 90 cents per hundred
pounds, and at this price the cotton
seed raised in M~ecklenburg would
be worth over 100000.
"In the United States when a crop
of 100000 bales of cotton is grown
there is about 1,OOO,OOO,OOO pounds
of seed, which at the present price of
the product would be worth about
$9,OOO,0OO. There is no getting at the
value of the oils, meal and hulls
which is made from the seed. The
price named above is the amount the
farmer gets for the raw product.
Several years ago before the value
of cotton seed became known millions
of dollars worth of seed we're wasted
every year. The seed makes excellent
n and the raw seed are very
good COW feed, but this was not
known and they were left in piles
to rot and waste. Just before the
cotton oil mills were established,
however, most of the seed were used
for manuring land; some one discov-
cred that they were of value for that
Even after the mills were
built the hulls were allowed to waste,
for up until a few years ago their
value as stock feed was unknown.
The evolution in this product has
most certainly been wonderful
Charlotte Observer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
How to Procure Eggs During the Win
ter Months.
Editor o. The Progressive Farmer:

winter layers than others, but under
favorable circumstances all will do
better than when given only ordinary
attention.
A reasonably warm house, such as
was mentioned in a recent article,
with one end built close,with window
on south side, is necessary; then the
next important feature, is a green
run. Ny poultry house is so ar
ranged that the fowls>have two yards
or runs These you can make as
large as circumstances will permit,
the larger the better. Early in the
fall, when the fowls are moulting l
cOnfne them to yard. The other
[ SOW down in crimson top clover;
this grows off very rapidly, and by
the time winter sets in, there is a
heavy growth covering the ground.
I then confne the fowls to this
yard, and seed the other down for
early spring. In this way the fowls
have green clover during the entire
winter, and at a time when they most
need it. Next to green bone, clover
is considered the best egg-producer
there is. Seed sufficient to SOW an
acre costs but a few cents, while the
extra return in eggs would amount
to many dollars.
Now, on the farm, where land is
no object, several acres might be
planted in the red-top or annual
clover, which would prove profitable
to the farmer in more ways than one.
In the first place, the fowls could
run on it during the winter without
damaging it in the least: that means
double the quantity of eggs you
would get without it. Second, it
could be cut in the spring for hay;
this would indeed prove an item
worthy of consideration. Third, if
the farmer happens to have a few
boxes of italian bees, quite a crop
of honey might he obtained before
it is cut.
Besides these reasons there are
others that are not to be ignored. In
the first place clover is a fine soil
enricher. It is a heterogeneous plant
and draws it's substance principally
from the air. And if turned under
in the spring is worth several wagon
loads of horse stable manure to the
acre. It also holds the soil together
and prevents it washing and drain
ing; and for this reason, if none 9TH
er, is worth to any farmer many
times the cost of seed and labor in
planting. But even after you have
obtained three crops-eggs, honey
and hay, the stubble then turned I'M
der will prove valuable to the land.
The beauty of the thing is this: that
it grows and covers the land when
nothing else can or will-With the ex-
ception, perhaps, of oats and wheat.
It can be planted after corr is har-
vested and cut before corn is planted,
and the stubble turned under will
put the land in good shape to receive
corn AGAIN
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03
D FARM ANIMALS.
Valuable Book by Prof. Burkett, of
the A. & M. College.

Charles William Burkett, Professor
of Agriculture in the A. & M. Col
lege, has just issued from the press
of Edwards & Broughton. We are
glad to see the book, not only for the
very great amount of useful informa-
ton it gives, but also because it
sends forth from the Agricultural
and Mechanical College, such a clear
note of progress, enthusiasm and
thought. Prof. Burkett is doing a
wonderful work for the college. He
has literally revolutionized its in
struction in agriculture, making that
department one of the most popular,
progressive and wide awake in the
college.
The purpose of the book is to pre-
sent in a logical manner the more i'm
portant factors that must be consid-
cred in the successful feeding of
farm animals. The book discusses
the truths of science in simple Ian
guage, and only such technical terms
are used as are absolutely necessary;
where used they are thoroughly ex-
planned so that any reader can clear
ly understand. The opening chap
tiers consider the relation of soils,
plants and animals to each other; the
soil feeds the plant, the plant the IN
iDoo1 onI tho amin al tho coil
The theme of the book is the ra-
tional feeding of the plant, in all its
phases, to the animal. The various
terms in feeding are explained, the
~compounding of rations demonstrate
ed. The reader is shown how to
make up ~rations for each class of
farm animals, so that all the digesti-
bic nutrients will be provided. Good
feeding not only produces the great
est quantity of milk or beef, but does
this at the least cost. We often feed
expensive materials to farm animals,
when cheaper food would do as well,
and the feeding values of various
feeding stuffs should be considered in
making rations. The book shows the
comparative feeding value of all
hays and folders. For instance,
when timothy hay is worth $40 per
ton the feeder can easily estimate the
feeding worth of all other classes of
food.
The book is practical and can be
easily understood. Among the inter
esting questions discussed are the
following: How the plant builds It's
sue for the use of animals; what di-
gestiOn means and how it takes
place; the effect of steaming, cook
ing and other preparation of feeding
stufs for farm animals; compost
ton of plants and animals and the
relation to each other; why we BALI
ance ratiOns and how it is done; the
purpose of food; the making of ra-
tions for each class of live stock; the
feeding of young animals; what we
must consider in purchasing feeding
stuffs; considerations in home pro-
duction of farm crops; the soil and
~ensilage; soiling crops; feeding
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

In the Virginia State Senate last
week a bill was introduced by Mr..
Halsey, providing for a statue of
Gen. Robert E. Lee in Statuary
Hall, in the Capitol at Washington.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-02-03

students in agriculture, but it may
be obtained by others; and it will be
of great value to all who have to feed
animals.-Selected.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-07-09
Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy.

rhoea Remedy.
Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take. 1t
is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea in children and is undoubt-
eddy the means of saving the lives OF a
great many children each year. For
sale by Hanson & Emerson.
81 have been troubled for some
time with indigestion and sour stom-
ach, Z says Mrs. Sarah w. Curtis, OF
Lee, Mass, ''and have been tsking
Chamberlain. Stomach and Liver
Tablets whfcn have helped me very
much so that now I can eat many
things that before I could not" If
you have any trouble with your ston-
ach why not take thtse Tablets and
get we'll? For sale by Hanson q
Emerson.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite, feel dull after
eating and wake up with bad taste
in your mouth. They will improve
your appetite, cleanse and invigorate
your stomach and give you q relish
for your food. For sale by Hanson
s. Emerson.
You feel mean, cross, ugly down in
the mouth, nothing goes right. Bad
liver. Better take Rocky Mountain
Tea. Driyes away the blues. 81
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-07-09
Your Signature.

81 should be pleased to exchange
cards With you, Mr.. Barrow" said
Charles Whips, extending his. They
had met for the first time. 'Pm sorry
have no cards with me-" said Barrow.
"Allow me to write my address in your
memorandum book" "Do you know
that is a very dangerous thing to do"
Whips remarked. cit cost me $240
once. I had the habit of carrying no
cards and signing my name in new
friends notebook, just as you are
about to do in mine, always on blank
page. One day, after convivial even
ing, I was presented with an I o o
for that sum, duly signed by myself.
It was impossible to dispute it I had
to pay up. But I have never since
been so free with my autograph" "By
George, never thought Of that!' cried
Barrow. Suppose you write my name
down yourself.p-New York Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-07-09
FoIey's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys and bladdks eight.
ANIMAL ODDITIES.

Birds never eat firefies and really
seem to shun their vicinity.
North American reindeer usually Sc
lect an old doe for their leader.
The temperature Of swallows body
is extraordinarily high, no less than
112 degrees 3.
Cats and beasts of prey reflect fifty
times as much light from their eyes as
human beings.
The average lake trout lays 5000
eggs each season, and the white1sh a
greater number:
The female English viper does not
lay eggs. She matches them internally
and brings forth her young alive.
Parrots are usually vegetarians.
though the Kea parrots of New Zea-
land have developed a fondness for
sheep.
Garfish, sunfsh, basking sharks and
dolphins all have the habit Of swim
ming with their eyes above the surface
Of the water.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-07-09

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to
treatment by Ely's Cream Balm, which
is agreeably aromatic. 1t is received
through the nostrils, cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which it diffus-
es itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the dis
eased membrane should not be used.
Cream Balm is regarded as specific.
Price so cents at druggists or by mail.
A cold in the head Immediately disap-
pears when Cream Balm is used. Ely
Bros, Sc Warren Street, New York.
Notice.
TT firm of Dahlem & Caugbren of
Osak.s, has been dissolved by mutual
consent, and Mr.. Caughren holds
himself responsible only for the &C
commits contracted by the firm. 49,.
SI00
DR.. e. Detchon's Anti Diuretic.
May be worth to you more than 500 If
you have child who soils bedding from in
conference of water during sleep. Cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests the trouble
at once. 81. Sold by Fiesler & McNeice.
The June sun sqines on.many fair
bride, made doubly lovely by the use
of Rocky Mountain Tea. The BRIDES
best friend. IS cents. Hanson &
Emers on. ...