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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-06-07
Aunt Jennie's Letter.

We received a letter this week from a little boy
who pleads for the lives of the birds. There are
many boys who feel as he does, but most of them
seem to believe it fun to kill them. Why the very
day this letter came a boy (and not a little boy,
either) here in our neighborhood killed a mother
bird and left three little motherless hedglings
unable to provide for themselves. The mother
was feeding them when the fatal shot killed her.
Just think she was giving them their breakfast
and they were hungry. All day they cried for
food, and that heartless boy did not care. I'm
agine how he would have felt had he been COM
PEELED to starve and no one to help.
We have a helpful letter from M. A. Y. this
week. Hand satchels, old leather-bound books,
pocket-books, belts, etc., may be made to look al
most new by giving them a coat of shoe polish.
The chamois gloves should be rubbed and pulled
after they dry until they are soft and pliable or
they will be hard and show that they have been
washed. Mine did, I know, until I learned that
they must be rubbed.
Don't forget to can everything you can this
summer for use in winter. You can help yourself
so much in this way, and, too, when company
comes unexpectedly you will not feel so helpless.
1t will surprise you to know how much less trouble
housekeeping is, and how much you can save,
besides being able to provide wholesome food in
a short while. May cherries demand your atten-
ton now, and in a short while berries will be
ripe too. Blackberries are a staple with us, and
we always try to have a plentiful supply for win
ter use, although we must buy them now, and
you who live in the country have only to pick
them. Canned huckleberries are so nice for pies,
but our market here is never well supplied with
them. Don't forget to put some up this year,
and I know that you will not forget again. By
the way, did you make any strawberry preserves ?
Be sure to get up a variety of vegetables. I find
it less trouble to cook things for canning while
dinner is ON the stove and the fire is going and,
too, if you have only enough to fill a few cans it
is soon done and you do not miss the time. I al
ways can tomatoes then. Don't wait for a bushel
of anything before beginning, but just put up the
quarts as you get them and you will soon find
that it is like earning pennies, and you will have
more than you thought. If you put the material
in the can boiling hot, the jars are perfectly clean,
and the rubbers good, then store them in a dark
closet you will be glad that you exerted yourself
even if the days were hot. AUNT JENNIE.
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can't say whether the hunters ever kill one or not;
if SO, q dozen must come to the funeral and make
their abode with the friends of the deceased, as
they multiply instead of decreasing. 1t was only
birds I blamed the boys for killing.
Yes, boys, kill all the rabbits, crows, hawks and
other troublesome pests you can. Mr.. Dorman,
I think you are right, "that the idle brain is the
devils workshops" and it is the seat of many a
low crime. Never be idle. And don't think me to
say that all the boys spend their time loafng
about killing birds and wasting their time diff
ferently. There are scores of shrewd, intelligent
boys, and to them, we owe the rapid progress
our country is making to-day, but there are drones
in all bee hives, but we do not give them a whit of
the praise.
You spoke of us girls keeping company with
boys who had bad habits, and you left out the
worst one-drinking-for I consider a drunken
man a fit animal to be placed in the woods by him
self; [ don't mean a tame animal, but a wild, fe-
rocious one. A great many women have great
influence over boys. I heard a preacher say that
he owed his conversion to his wife before they
were married; if it had not been for her interest
in him he might have been in the slumss of sin to-
day instead of an able preacher. 1 don't mean
to say that l keep company with boys that drink,
for 1 am afraid of them, and don't want one about
me with their cranky ways. And the other habits
you mentioned, it seems, with a will and resolu-
ton, they could quit them if they like. The girls
lack a great deal of being what they ought to be,
and need shaking up too.
AS for raising Gordon Keiths in this country, I
think it would be grand. No doubt it would be a
paying industry, as they would demand an enorm-
Gus price. But I don't think it likely that we shall,
for it seems the children are brought up in, edo
as-you-please Land" these days. But there is a
simple and sure cure around every home. And
Peggy thinks it should be administered freely. Tt
is somewhat painful, but will produce a wonder
full effect. HOMELY PEGGY.
Cumberland Co., N. @.
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How We Invite Disease Germs.

IF we have learned the lesson of how to live and
keep our bodies in frst-rate condition, we can re-
sist consumption germs. But when we break our
selves down by too much whiskey, too much tea
and coffee and tobacco; when we starve ourselves,
because we eat what we like and not what nour-
ishes, or because we gobble it down without first
chewing it so that it can be digested; when We
stint ourselves by habitually breathing air thick
with the breath of others and the calculations of
their bodies; when we over-work and over-worry;
when we put ON too much muscle or too much fat
Cone is as bad as the other) when by disease or
normal, then the mower of the system to repair
inquiry is taxed too much, and consumption fastens
itself upon us.-Everybody's Magazine for june.
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hat in little alcohol and applying to the hat
with a soft brush, than it must be given a coat of
thin varnish. Reinforce the knees of children's
hose with a round piece cut from old hose of the
same color, and neatly cross stitch to the wrong
side of the hose with cotton thread, and after
washing black stockings, add a little vinegar to
the rinsing water. M. A. Y.
Bath Co., KY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-06-07
OUR SOCIAL CHAT

All letters intended for this department should be ad-
dressed to "Aunt Jennie" care of The Progressive Farmer,
Raleigh, NC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25
CORNER STONE LAYING.
Ceremony at Site Of New Second Pres
byterian Church.

The corner stone of the new church build
ing in course of erection on 22d street near
Massachusetts, avenue by the congregation
of the Second Presbyterian Church South
will be laid by James Wetmore, grand mas
ter, assisted by the Grand Lodge of Masons
OF the District of Columbia, tomorrow at
8 pm.
The exercises will consist of short serv-
Ice OF song and prayer. with a short adj
dress by the pastor. Rev. H. Waddell Pratt,
followed by the Masonic ceremony.
The congregation which is erecting this
began Its work two years ago this month
with a membership of seven persons. who
met in private parlor. Two months lat
err January %, 1903. church was organ
lied by the presbytery Of Chesapeake.
which is part of the Southern Presby
terrain Church. This organization had at
the start thirty-four members. and has
grown till its membership now numbers
seyenty-two.
Since it's organization Ii has been wor-
Shipping the first floor of the residence
at 2145 street northwest. The ground for
the new church was broken on October "a,
1894, and the contract calls for the compile
ton of the church by January l, 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25
GIVEN RoUsINaE sEND-oFF.
Annapolis Footze Ball Players Report
for Philadelphia Today.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. November 25-vested
with the spirit to do or die. the navy foot
ball players left Annapolis this morning for
Philadelphia, there to do battle with the
eleven from West Point On Franklin, Field
on tomorrow afternoon. The team, substi-
tutes and coaches left via the Baltimore
and Ohio
The players were given rousing send-off
when they left the academy grounds The
full brigade of midshipmen were on hand
and cheered Justify The demonstration
lasted for more than half an hour AT the
station small but enthusiastic crowd Of
navy admirers gathered and they also
cheered and extended many wishes for sue
cess.
The players will be quartered at the Ho-
tel Normandy. The final signal practice will
be held behind closed gates on Franklin
Field this afternoon. While the Annauolis
followers are possessed with a feeling Of
confidence that their team win come out of
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Sl Hand Bags. 6Oc,
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Big Bend National Bank of Davenport,
Wash, Closed.

The Big Bend National Bank of Daven-
port, Washington. has been closed by d.
rection of the controller of the currency
because of insolvency, and National Bank
Examiner Eugene T. Wilson has been ap-
pointed receiver.
The failure of this bank is due to losses
sustained upon excessive loans principally
to mining interests with which the officers
Of the bank are identified.
The following is a statement of the re-
sources and liabilities of the bank as shown
by its last report of condition to the con-
tr0ller, November 10, 1904:
Resources: Loans and discounts, $391,-
1854; overdrafts. So. 460.52: United States
bonds, $13,560; bonds. securities, ETC.. ST.
753. "a; banking house, s2.360.72; other real
estate, $3.06439; due from banks and bank
ers. $7Q,544.6S; cash and cash items, $780,
1886; redemption fund, $625. Total, $574,-
963. A.. .tEsa
Liabilities. Capital stock, $4,000; sur
plus and profits. $685. 454.27; circulation, s12,-
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VALENTINE ARRAIGNED.
President of Molders' Union Must
Answer Serious Charges.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. November 23.-Jo-
seph II. Valentine, president of the Iron
Molders' Union of North America, was In
the police court today to answer to the
charge of aiding and abetting the malicious
destruction of property. His attorney de-
manded an immediate hearing, and made
cacstic reference to the detectives who
have been instrumental in causing the ar
rest of Valentine and others in the Eureka
foundry dynamiting case.
The prosecution was not ready, and the
bearing was set for Monday next. The
case of Thomas Brachen, charged with
conplicity in the murder Of Weakley, a
ncn-unior molder. was set for tomorrow.
Upon leaving the police court President
Valentine went to his Office, where he made
the following statement:
Pending the hearing can say but little.
except that am entirely Innocent of any
of the charges brought against me, have
every confidence in the Justice of the Gin
cinnati courts and do not fear trial, know
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MAKING SOLDIERS CLOTHING.
Final Decision in the Matter Not Yet
Reached.

The President having failed before his de-
parture for st. Louis to act in the matter
of the controversy over the method Of man
ufacturing soldiers clothing at the Schuyl-
kill Arsenal. Philadelphia, 1t is assumed at
the War Department that no final decision
In the matter will be reached before the
middle of next week. All the papers in the
case were submitted to the President before
his departure from the city, including the
Official report of Quartermaster General
Humphrey. and the opinion rendered by
Judge Advocate General Davis on the ques-
ton as t. the rigtx.of the department to
have the work dSiE by women by days
labor instead Of letting 1t out by contract
to the lowest bidder.
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CAPT. PHILLIPS CASE.
Court Record to Be Reviewed by the
Judge Advocate General.

Acting Judge Advocate General Porter of
the army has received for review the record
OF the proceedings of the general court
martial In the ctse of Capt. John w. L.
Phillips. 27th Infantry. This officer was
tried at Fort Sheridan, ILL.,, on several
charges alleging about seventy offenses
against the army regulations. including en-
bezzlement and other financial irregulari-
ties. From the fact that the case has been
submitted to the Judge advocate general for
action IL Is assumed that the officer was
convicted on some of the counts and sem
fenced to be dismissed. In the event that
such Is the fact the case will require the
action of the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25
COTTON GINNED,
Reports Received From 6S1 Coun-
ties

The census bureau today issued a pre-
hminary report on the quantity of cotton
ginned TO November IA. 1904. In 6S1 coun-
ties, from which reports have been receiv-
ed to this date 1t shows 26,S17 active
ginneries against 26.71O for the same pc.
Rod and the same counties in 1908. and
total for the same period In the same
counties in 1904 of 921. 125 running bales
against 6414.65S In 1903.
The last named figures include 224. 726
round bales for 1904 and 4T0620 for 1908.
The entire number of counties from which
ginning was reported last season was ST..
When all of the agents shall have reported
Tor the present crop there will be pub
hshed a summary distributing by states
the total quantity ginned during the sea-
son prior 20 November Ia
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ing that it will be a fair one. 1 am not
prepared to say that plot exists against
me. All things of that sort will come out
In the hearing or trial Time Is a great
leveler and will expose the foundations of
this action-a view shall not be afraid to
have the public scrutinize / will wait
patiently for the conclusion of this matter.
feeling assured that I will be not only
cleared by the courts but also In the eyes Of
the public"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25
Defined Frances Position in East.

PARIS. November 25.-Premier Combes,
discussing the foreign budget In the cham
Der of deputies today said Frances posi-
ton in the east was not due to the French
protectorate over the religious missions. as
the missionaries were not agents of COM
r1erce. Accordingly, the commerce of
Great Britain, the United States and Ger
many was steadily advancing ahead of the
commerce of France despite the French
protectorate. If the missions disappeared
it would be result of the antagonism of
the pope to France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25
EXPECTS A QUIET TIME.
Senator Blackburn Does Not Look for
Much Legislation.

Senator Blackburn is one of the demo-
cratic senators who do not believe there
will be any extra session of Congress to
consider revision of the tariff
That is one Of the things" said Mr..
Blackburn today that do not expect. I
do not believe the republicans will want an
extra session. In fact, do not expect
that the coming session will see anything
preparation bills and routine business. We
will. in my opinion. have very quiet
time" - 5 8.
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the great battle victorious. the general be-
lief here is that the army will be the winner.
though not by a large score. The brigade
of midshipmen have placed $1,000 at even
money on their team with the corps of ca
diets of West Point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25
Jewelry Specials.

81 Necklaces; newest effects in grad
uated cut crystal, in amethyst, sap
phtre. garnet, emerald, &C., with gold
plated clasp. Regular 81 MdDc
Single-strand Necklaces, pearl or
turquoise. Worth soc. Spe- Dr.
cial ZOC.
Rhinestone Brooches; newest de-
signs in sunbursts, crescents and
other stylish shapes; gold-plated set
tings. SOC. values. Special Or
Sterling Silver Hat Pins, pretty de-
signs in beautiful French DO
gray finish. 19c. values. ..... ZNs
Gold-filled Fob Chains and Chate-
laine Fobs. entirely new designs;
well made. Worth 81. Special soc,
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New Daily Serial.

''The Confessions of Club Woman" by
Agnes Surbridge. is a bright and breezy
story that you are sure to en- joy. 1t COM
mences In The Star tomorrow.
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Regular So Hats, S1.75.

Beaver Hats, comprising Chill
dren's Flats. Sailors with rolling or
straight rims, Continentals; also large
and medium shapes: colors are brown,
navy and black. Superior quality silk
beaver. Regular three-dollar values to-
morrow at $1.75.
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Regular So Hats, S1.08.

Is dozen more of those Hand
some Silk Velvet Hats, made on large
shapes; Turbans and Toques offered to-
morrow at $1.98 instead Of $500. These
are made of superior quality Paon vel
vet and are shown in wanted browns,
reds and black. Stylish Hats for frac-
ton of regular cost.
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500; due to banks and bankers s., l34 So:
deposits. $433. Abs: bills payable, $40. Co.,
Total, $574. 963. A.
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The Arlington, European Plan.
Restaurant and supper rooms now open. Music.
noie6t
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soc. and soc. Belts, 25c.

Ladies Silk Belts-specia1 lot
of new shapes and designs. in crush
and pleated effects: black. white,
brown, navy. red, green and other de-
sirable shades: with stylish harness
or fancy metal buckles. soc. and soc.
values. Choice BIC
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Mems SOC. Heavyweight Fleece-lined
Shirts and Drawers: shirts extra we'll
made and finished; drawers have pearl
buttons and suspender tapes; 90
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all sizes. Special.
Mems Fine Blue and Flesh-color Derby
Ribbed Fleece-lined Underwear: shirts
and drawers; shirts are silk faced and
taped neck: drawers have
double crotch and suspender an
tapes; felled seams; all sizes. SVVC
special.
Mems Fine Natural Wool Underwear;
shirts and drawers to match; shirts are
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have reinforced crotch and 7e
suspender tapes; all sizes up ZSC.
to 48. Special.
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Toilet Articles.

Levy's La Blache Face Powder. all
tints. box. .%9c.
Callers Saponaceous Dentine, travel
ers size. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -. .10c.
Patey's Cold Cream, box. .12c.
Satin Skin Powder. all tints, box. :. .25c.
Magda Toilet Cream, jar .45c.
Danderine-for the hair-J0c. size. .39c.
Holmes Frostilla-for chapped hands or
rough skim.
Park & Tilford's Bay Rum, soc. size,
39c.
Sanitol Tooth Powder, paste or liquid,
lie.
Woodworths Nina Violet Talcum Pow
der box. DC.
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IS and Sc Hats, S2.08.

A line of Handsome Silk Paon
embracing Toques. Turbans, Straight
rim Hats, Gainsboroughs and Flare
Hats, with plain and fancy crowns.
These are all beautifully made. and only
require the addition of a feather or
flower to complete their beauty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-25

Boys Long Tourist Overcoats of Fan
cy Mixtures and plain Oxford gray
cloth, also Black Frieze. Cut full
length. belted back, single and double
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italian cloth and Venetian cloth lining.
For boys from 8 to 16 years. c. On
Regular $500 value for........VOsOS
Boys Fancy Atwood Two-piece Suits,
in neat patterned mixtures: sizes Z to
16 years. Made in Norfolk and double
breasted styles. Regular IS Sd OF
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ITEMS Winter Underwear.

Wright's Genuine Health Underwear.
pure WOOL fieeced; shirts and drawers
to match; shirts silk faced and taped
drawers have suspender ~ a 90
tapes and pearl buttons; ~ VpQp
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wear. shirts and drawers to match:
shirts are fine silk tapped and stitched:
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SuSpender tapes; warrant n M
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Cldl
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Boys Elton Norfolk Suits, for boys OF
8 to 8 years: of Fancy Mixtures in
Cheviots and Cassimeres. Some made
with shield. others button to the throat.
Medium and dark patterns. Plain and
patent leather belts. straight cut pants
and embroidered emblem on sleeve OF
coat. Regular $3.50 and $500 CT M2
values at. ........................ W Ne ~
Boys regular 19c. and Csc. Silk and
Satin Shield Bows, in q great variety Of
fancy patterns. Offered as an H.
extra strong value tomorrow at. Il NC.
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Trimmed Hats Sharply Reduced.

frs Thanks
and We bringing
widesn mk stan changing
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20c. Candies. 14c.
"After-Dinner Chocolate
MINIS .

You'll enjoy the fine flavor
and pure deliciousness of these.
They are not only mint favored.
but have the taste of the real
mint extract.
Sold regularly at zoe. a pound.
For Saturday at 14c. pound.
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Rich Set of Erminette, COM
bined with natural ermine tails, long
Zaza Cravette. finished with silk chenille
fringe and large size Pillow Muff.
vered with
:: is::7 .! s:55;: $10.75
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Is dozen pairs of boys regular SOC.
Knee Pants. In fancy mixtures; medium
and dark patterns: sizes to 16 years.
Special for Saturday. pair. 27~
at. ~ = ~
Boys regular Csc. Long Peak, Elton,
College, Golf and Norfolk Caps, of serge.
cloth, velvet and corduroy and flannel:
all sizes. Specially priced for n 81
OdtuTQdy -.s....s..sssss.s
Boys regular 75c. and 81 Yacht Caps.
with naval insignia embroidered on top;
patent leather visor; made of
serge, cloth and cheviot. To- Md0/-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1904-12-08
En- Ia COFts Dc DIstrltO

La Corte de Distrito deClal6 hoy sin
luRar con las costas. Ia exception de-
ducida por el abogado Rossy & nom.
bre de eThe Porto Rico PubIising
Cos. en- ID demsnda que Ie siguen r.
Hoe Co. sobre cObrO de quinientos
dollars, resto del importe de una prem
60 que Ie vendieran en- New York en-
1902. La exception se fonda en- que
los demandantes han debido inscribirse
en- Puerto Rico como corporaci6n,
cOnforme & ID ley de 81 de Enero de
1901, sobre corporaciones extraDjeras.
Los demRndantes fueron defendidOs
por 81 joven aboQado Hun.
jos forzados. fu6 condenado esta ma
mana NicAsio BIasini. decIarado culpa-
BILE de escalamiento en- primer grado.
Solo aparentR tener 10 8 16 amos de
dad.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1904-12-08
.EI puGnie SunergibIo
sObre b Rio grand8
de- Lola.
Sc dice On Carolina que pIOnto
0npszaTan osOs iEabslOs.
An1nciase aIlf para Ell domingo un
bale de obreros.
(De n,.asgn0 oogresponsaE.)

DiCiembre 7.-Se halla enferma de
alg6n cnidadO, a sef1ora dofIa Josefa
Gin 6nez de Plffero. esposa de nuestrO
amigo don Emilio Fervientes Vo-
tos hacemos por "a salud de tan dis
tinguida seflora. muy apreciada en- es-
is soCiedad.
Sc dice per Aquf que muy pronto
Sc empezafsn los trabAjos para tender
un puente sumergibIe sobre las mar
genes del rio Rrande de Loizs. VepgA
en- buena hora ese puente & facilitar ell
paso por el expresado RIO. Ya era
tempo de que tal medida Sc Rdoptase.
Innumerables son los trAstornos que
Ocaaiona Ia ausencia de ese puente pe-
dido desde tempo inmemoriAI.
Veremos 81 ID noticia no resuIta Iue-
90 AngncSos de Mr.. Charles.
-Parece que este Bfl9 no se llevaran
& efecto aquf las tradicionales misaa de
A0uSnGldO. Hasta ahOra NADIA se dice
sobre ell particular.
Para el pr6ximO domingo, IL del
actual. est6 anunciado un Rran baile
de obreros. Que Sc diViertan, son
nuestros deseos, , que gasten 10 menos
possible. /.
-Pronto empezar6n los trAbsios en-
las CentrRles azucareras de esta juPis-
dicci6n. cesando pOr tanto, el actual
perfodo de ;3aaeTNdsO.