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lFOR GOD. FOR COVNTtY AND FOR TRUTH." $1.00 a yearin advance. VOL. VI. PLYMOUTH, N. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1895. NO. 2G. VV Fletcher Ausbon,Edit or and Manager. Solf-murder is decidedly on the in crease in Christian countries. . ' Every able-bodied male in Norway has te serve in the army. Austrianow proposes to tax cats JnJ order toavoid a defloit in " her treas ury. ' The chief obstacle to commercial progress in Persia is in the unsatis-j factory 6tete of the roads. Jhe United States Navy Department Has been obliged tq pnt "old ships oat of commission to find crews for new ones. "Scrub stock and scrub farming are always found in connection with a scrub education." avers the New York World. New South Wales is making strenu ous efforts to expand her export trade. The latest experiment is a consignment of frozen rabbits for the English mar ket. - The New York Advertiser observes that'England's prejudices do not inter fere with enormous purchases of our apples and the well beloved Yankee ipyster. r The tumulus on the top of Parlia ment Hill fields, London, is to be opened. It is popularly supposed to be the burial place of Boadicea, the British warrior queen. A group of statuary to her memory is to be erect led on the spot. The shrinkage of value of horses in Il893 is estimated to be over 25,000, 000, and the total loss in falling off of prices will, the New York World esti mates, aggregate $60,000,000, ince the commencement of the present de pression of values. Horses are now being shipped from this country to Europe, and our ex ports of horses exceed in value those imported. Formerly we bought a great many horses from Europe for purpose of improvement, but Europe is now drawing on us for horses for the same purpose. Desiccated milk began to attract at tention more than twenty years ago. It was them called lactoline, and, ac cording to accounts of the period, au addition of nine parts cf water would reduce it to fresh milk. The New York Sun maintains that the modern condensed milk is an improvement upon this eailier product. The black ladybird of Australia, which was introduced into California two years ago to exterminate the blaok scale and like orohard parasites, has not belied its reputation, announoes the New York Post. To these pests it has proved so relentless an enemy that in some parts of the State, nota bly Santa Barbara County, scarcely any insect life remains for the suste nance of the ladybird. Trees which, two years ago, were covered with the secretions of the scale, which, in fact, seemed irremediably ruined, are now clean, bright and vigorous. "It is difficult," says an expert, "to place a pecuniary estimate on the value of the enemy of the blaok scale. In one re spect, however, tha saving in spraying and fumigating will probably repre sent $100,000 a year vb the horti culturists of California. One fruit grower alone has of late years been compelled to expend from $3000 to $5000 per annum for this purpose, while there are four or five growers in Los Angeles County alone who each pay out an average of $10,000 annu ally in battling against the black scale. All this will be saved, for the little beetle costs nothing. Then, in addition to the economy, the trees will be more healthful and consequent ly will bear more plentifully and a better quality of fruit. The officers of the Board of Horticulture are satis fied that the blaok scale is doomed, as vr&s the ootton cushion, and are now turning their attention to the discov ery of a parasite that will war on the red coal a, which is causing so much annoyance and loss to the orange crowers of the South." VH1L.E BABY'S SLEEPING The restless bond?, so koen for play. Lie clenched nnd do not stir ; tier breath fo light It scarce would sway A web of ffossftmer. Her baby voice that ooos and crows, Id sweetest endonco keeping, Ia huhnd the house no music knows , While Baby's sleeping. , Her sunny eyes that, when they rlsa, Dawn daytimes of delight, Behind their fringing canopies Have sot, and It Is night. Five little toes the cover shows Beyond Its edge just peeping, Fair as a pink five-pBtaled rose While Baby's sleeping. Se ! on the pillow here Fve found Golconda'a treasure now The golden curls that cluster rouni My darling's cheek and brow. Ur lips just parted In a smile, Some pretty seoret keeplag ; An angel whispers to her, while My Baby's sleeping New York Recorder. WON BY DIPLOMACY. JN a morning in the early part of De- LOjvw' cember.inthe year xo lb, twenty-five or thirty pupils, comprising boys and girls of 'different ages, were standing in front of a country school house in Central Il linois. They were awaiting their jaew teacher, who was on his day to open the winter term of school. The young people were all engaged in conversation. . There waro many speculations as to the appearance of the person who had been entrusted with the tutorship of the rising gen eration in District No. 6. Numerous opinion wore expressed as to the suc cess or failure of the forthcoming term. A short distance from the main body of pupils five big boys were con gregated. These talked in earnest tones. The oldest, as well as largest, of the group was Sam Gaines, a coarse boned, robust-looking fellow of twenty years. Ho was the centre of attraction and did most of the speak ing. It was evident that his comrades looked upon him as a sort of leader. The d'rectors of this deestrict can' hevmuch of an eye for bizness," said Sam. "Last winter we cleaned out three strappin' schoolmasters. The year before we licked one man and sent him away with soars and bruises, while three women left a-bawlin. Now they hev hired a city belle and I s'pose she is badly stuck up, but I reckon we'll soon show her the ways of Deestrict No. 6." You just bet your life," said John Sanders, who in size ranked next to Sam. "If the purty girl doesn't know the history of No. 6 she will be' treat ed to a fine surprise party." "We'll only hev to hang together to be as successful this term as in ; days cone by," said Sam. "You boyststiok to me and I'll see that vict'ry parches on our banner. Can I count on your aid?" The four others responded in a chorus that they would be as loyal as heretofore. Suddenly a girl made her appear ance in the yard and walked briskly toward the school house. Sho was perhaps not more than eighteen; years of age, slight of staturetand hand some. One could perceivefat a glance that she was endowed with a keen in tellect. The pupils craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the new comer, who was Miss Laura Thomas, the teacher. The young lady bowed gra ciously to all and smiled sweetly. Then she hastened int) the school house. "Just as I expeoted," said Sam, af ter the teacher disappeared. "She's one of them daisies who's always smil in' and don't know what they're smil in at. Oh, we'll show her how to be pleasant. It won't be many days be fore she'll hev a longer and more sor-rowful-lookin face. I don't see what that little girl ever thought for oomin' to this deestrict. Her early trainin must hev been neglected." Having arrived at the school room. Miss Thomas seated herself in the arm-chair behind the teacher's desk and looked around with the greatest composure. She know full well the unsavory reputation of the school which sho was about to manage. "She had learned era she had signed her contract with the directors how her predecessors had fled from their du ties in confusion. Indeed, she had been warned by the very men who em ployed her to consider cheerfully the step she was taking. But this caused her little concern. She apprehended no difficulty. Her heart was filled with confidence. The pupils came into the house and eyed the instruct reus. The big boys especially regarded the new school ma'am with expressions of mingled curiosity and disdain. Miss Thomas studiously inspected the latter as if attempting to single out a particular one in the groujj. Finally she arose and approaches Sam. "Mr. Gaines, will you be so kiud as to bring a bucket vf water?" Biae asked, with a smilo. The manner and wording o TMs speech completely amazed the big boy. He nodded assont, and grasp ing the bucket hurried away, followed closely by his four companions, who snickered loudly when they were on ' thfl outsida. "What's the matter witn you fel lows?" demanded Sara, whose face had become as red as a beat. "Oh, it was too good to hear her mister' you," replied John Sanders, with a laugh. "You are no louses' plain Sam, but Mr. Gaines. Ha, ha, ha!" "Yon stop your laughm', said Sam, displaying considerable embar rassment. "This girl understands eterquette. There's nothin' funny about that, as I can see." When Sam returned to the room the teacher heartily thanked him. At the same time she seized the opportunity to inform the young man that she de Bired to converse with him alone for a moment. Waving all the other pupils away she spoke to Sam in a low voice. "It is quite an undertaking to teach this school," she said. "There is much hard work before me, and I would like to do it well. I have taught school for two years and my efforts have always been crowned with success. This will be my last term, and I should greatly regret making a failure. It would be a terrible humiliation. There is one way by which I can succeed ; it is by your aid. With your help it will be an easy task to teach this school. I take you to be a prentleman, Mr. Gaines. May I not hope to have your un qualified co-operation?" Sam Gaines looked admiringly into the beautiful face before him, and his eyes met the girl's, which imploringly rested upon him. He was deeply moved by the eloquent plea. He be gan to feel a genuine pity for the teacher, and when he gazed at the frail form his compassion was emphasized. The marked considera tion which Miss Thomas had shown him also took effect in another direc tion. It produced in Sam a senti ment of profound respect for tho young lady. "I hev alway been unruly in school," he said, "and many is the teachers as hev feared me. But you appear like a lady, and as far as I am concerned you shall hev no trouble. And mebbe I can even assist you in keeping others quiet. At any rate, you need not be afraid that you will be rudely treated while I am around. " The teacher warmly expressed her obligations to Sam, and went to her desk. The bell was rung and the school called to order. Scarcely had the pupils been seated when the big boys glanced at Sam for a signal to begin creating a disturb ance. But Sam did not notice them. He gave constant attention to his books. During the whole day there was perfect order in -the school-room. In the evening, Sam, who, to reach his home, was obliged to pass the house in which the teacher boarded, walked by the side of the latter and carried her books and dinner-pail. Never before had he paid such polite attentions to a tutoress. The next morning he went to school in a costume which differed wonder fully from the one which he wore on the previous day. He wore his best clothes, hia face was smoothly shaved and a bright polish was visible on hia boots. "Hello Here comes our dudel" cried John Sanders, when Sam arrived in the yard. "Just look at him, boys. Say, Sam, what's the matter with you, anyhow? ' What do you mean by lay ing us poor fellows in the shade like this?" "Oh, I just want to look respect able, that's all," said Sam. "You see, we've got a teacher who knows some thing now, for once, and I consider, under these circumstances, that I should appear decent in the school room." Sam's four big echoolmates laughed heartily at these words. They accept ed them as having been uttered in the spirit of a jest. "But, leavin' all jokes aside, when do we begin operations?" queried John. "I don't understand you," said Sam, feigning ignorance. "Why, when are we to take charge of this school and run it to suit our selves?" explained John. "Boys, I'm not with you this sterol," replied Sam. "What? You're not goin' back on us, are you?" anxiously inquired John. "You certainly don't propose to forsake us in this way. Sam, this is a capital joke you're tryin' to play onus." "But I am serious, boys, "said Sam. "I'm old enough to know how valua ble is an education. Miss Thomas is a good teacher and I 'spect to learn something this term." "Pooh, pooh, you are smitten with the teacher," roared John. "I guess though that four of us can master af fairs." Sam turned from the group and went his way. As he entered the school house he heard the derisive sneers and laughter of his former as sociates and his blood boiled within him. He was sorely tempted to re trace his steps and rebuke the offend ers, but the reluctance of precipitating a quarrel in which Miss Thomas's name would figure made him control his temper. ; It was apparent, as soon as school was called, that the four big boys were bent on mischief. Three of them riveted their eyes on John Sanders, who had evidently supersed ed Sam Gaines as leader of the unruly element. The school had been in session less than fifteen minutes when John sent a paper wad flying through the room. An outbreak of laughter followed in which nearly all the pupils partieT pated. Embollened by this applause, John threw several other balls. The teacher detected him. "Have you been throwing these paper balls?" she asked, looking straight at the perpetrator of the mis chief. "Yep," coolly replied John. "You may come forward with your ibook and stand on the floor," firmly demanded the teacher. "I reckon not," Baid John. "You must obey my command or I will be compelled to send you home," said Miss Thomas. "I refuse to do either," was the answer. "I'll not stand on the floor, nor will I leave school. I'll stay right hero and do as I please." The teacher became alarmed. Her face gew as pale as death, and her frame trembled. She bent her head, looked to the floor and reflected on what course to pursue. Sam Gaines sat silent in his seat during this brief dialogue. When the sound of John's last words had died away he arose, took off his coat, and advanced towards the disobedient pupil. His eyes flashed and his brawny arm was uplifted. "Go and stand on the floor or take your books and be off," he shoutecLin a commanding voice. "Do you hear what I say?" The teacher was aroused from het meditations, and looked up. Then she saw that John Sanders quailed beneath the stern and angry gaze of the one time disturber of the peace. Without saying a word, the offender quietly walked forward and took his position on the floor. From ihat day Laura Thomas en countered no further difficulties. The big boys respected the will of Sam, and instead of racking their brains to invent schemes with which to harass tho t?a?hftr, they applied themselves vigorously to their etudiea. The chil dren made remarkable progress, and at the closo of the term folks declared that Miss Thomas was the best teacher who ever taught in District No. 6. After adjournment on the last day of sohool Sam lingered atr the door. He was waiting for the school ma'am in order that he might walk home with ,her. Soon a fashionably dressed gen tleman, wearing a silk hat, drove into the yard in a buggy drawn by a span of handsome black horses. The teacher seemed to expect him, for she imme diately gathered together her books, and, after thanking Sam for his many acts of kindness, left the room and got into the buggy. : Sam watched the vehicle with a look of dejection until it had entirely dis appeared from view. "Who is the young man who took the teacher away?" he inquired of one of the older girls. "Why, that is her beau, Charley Lay ton," was the response. "They are to be married in two weeks. " Sam ground hie teeth and a shadow passed over his face. ! "Eflhad knowed that," he said, bitterly, "Miss Laura Thomas's laet term of school would had been broke up long 'fore this. " Among the Moslems. The Moslem customs of eating aro entirely different from' those of West ern life. A white cloth is spread upon the floor, whereon the dishes 'are plaoed. Before beginning the meal the guests are invited to wash their hands, mouth and nose. The host then raises his hand and suppli cates the blessing of the Almighty by saying: "Bissmillah" "in tho name of God." The guests then dip their fingers into the same dish with the host, but they must not eat with more than three fingers, nor open their mouths wide, nor take large mouthfuls, nor swallow hastily. If the guest has occasion to drink in the course of the meal he must do it softly. When the repast is over the host agaii raises his hands and ex claims "Praise be to God." The staple dish of all Mohammedan Idinners is a plain meat cooked in a large quantity of rice. This dish is usually placed in the centre, and cur ries, preserved fruits and other tooth some flavors are added at discretion. In the economy of the household it is very necessary that the Moslem wife should be able to cook, for she is held responsible for the entertainment of the guests. Where there is more than one wifo the cooking is taken by turn, a week at a time. Although among the poorer elates the women are not veiled, it is usual for those of good family to go forth covered with what is called in Asia a Bourka, or in Egypt a Habarah. The concealment of the face of a woman was strictly ordered by the prophet, and Mahomet must be held respon sible for the exceedingly, ugly cover ing which is used by the Moslem women when traveling abroad. In a Moslem household the mother, and not the wife, is the head of the harem, and she is looked up to with respect by the wives. In the event of her death the mother of the eldest son claims the rule of the household. It is not Mahomet we must blamo for the degradation of women in the East, for it would not be difficult to Bhow that his ideas about women were somewhat in advance of his con temporaries. He used to say, "Woman was made from a crooked rib, and if you try to bend it straight it will break; therefore, treat your wives kindly." Home and Country. Futuro of the Mule. It ia very probable that the time is nt far distant when a greater amount ol attention will be bestowed on breed ing mules. Those breeders who take an interest in pedigrees, and a pride in keeping breeds and strains of blood pure, will not, of course, take kindly to the sterile hybrid ; but there is a good deal to be said for the mule as a beast of burden and draught. A mule of nearly sixteen hands will grow fat on a diet that a horse would do very badly on. They are hardy and last much longer than a horse. Thirty years is no very uncommon period for a mule's life, and a mule can do good work up to a great age. Mules are "sometimes said to have a tendency to vice, but that is not a necessary char acter istio of the animal. New York World. . ' Bed Rust in . Cotton; A farmer in Eastern North Caro lina sent us last summer some cotton leaves -affected, as he said, by the red rust. A brief examination showed that there was no rust at all, that is, none of the usual fungous growths commonly called rusts. The leaves were badly infested with the so-called . "red spider" (Tetranychus telarius), one of the mites. The brilliant red color and almost microscopic, size of the insect?, together with their multi tude, gave the leaves, particularly On the under side, a red color. The un healthy condition of the leaves was due to the attacks of the insects. When they become numerous tinder the in fluence of hot and dry weather, they destroy the vitality of the foliagecom pletely, and as a healthy foliage is es sential to growth and productiveness in any plant, it is evident that they must" give a serious check to the plants they infect. Close observers of plant life have often noticed that . plants with weakened vitality soonest become the prey of insects. While we cannot control the weather , or the temperature, we can put our plants from the start in such a vigorous condition by fertiliza tion and by good culture as to enable them to resist better the attacks of in sects and fungous diseases. This has caused some to assert that red rust is caused by a deficiency of potash in the soil. While this in one sense is true, it ' is not the whole truth. Had there been an abundance of potash , and other elements of plant food in - o plants would have enabled thorn to re-' , sist the influence of the insects until ; a change in the weather conditions would have checked their operations.: . Cotton well supplied with kainit and acid phosphate will undoubtedly Buffer? less from this red rust, not because ' potash drives tha mites, but because a . fully nourished plant can better over- ' come untoward circumstances than a weak one can. Therefore ' the best we can do is to so encourage vne gxowxu of toe plants as to mase mem retu&ituit to their attacks. In nearly all of the cotton lands of the South Atlantic Coast the soil is naturally-defioient in potash. Hence tho wisdom of using kainit and other forms of potash fertilizers, with a good ad- , dition of phosphoric acid in- the readily accessible form of acid phos phate, to give that vigorous growth which the unaided soil in most places cannot supply. Some of our best growers are of the opinion that red clover on a sandy soil causes rust in , cotton. This will account for the fact that on our red clay soils, whioh are . well adapted to clover, and where in most seasons it resists the red spider,; no such influence has been obser ved on the cotton. The weakened condi tion of the clover on these sandy lands renders it an easy prey to the attaoks of the mites, and from their profusion, on the clover they may well be charged with infecting the cotton. Tha remedy is evident as in the case of thaj cotton itself invigorate the clover oai these lands in the same way. Clover is a greedy consumer of potash and! lime, and if these sandy lands are limed, and well supplied with potassia fertilizers, clover would find better . conditions, jrrow more vigorously and be less infected with insects and hence not liable to damage the ootton any more than on the clay lands. -W. FJ Massey, of N. C. Experiment Station-1 Origin of the Term "Stnwt Pura." Simon Pure, a young Quaker of Pennsylvania, was about to visit UDaaian r riui, u unusu vuanvi, uuu one of the guardians of Anne Lovely, an heiress. Colonel Feignwell, know ing of the intended visit, personated Simon Pure and obtained Obadiah'tf consent to marry his .var J. When the real Simon Pure presented him self the colonel denounced him as au' impostor, but after ha had obtained the guardian's signature he confessed the trick, and showed how he had ob tained the consent of the other three guardians. Tho name has since be come a household word for "the real man." Detroit Free Press. Costly and Deadly Torpedoes. Whitehead torpedoes cost $2500 each when fully loaded. An "unloaded" one used for practiciu-r, purposes by the British navy got beyond control in the English channel recently. It dashed against the rocks, shot up into the air and burst as it struck tho ground. Some of the fragments wero blown to a distance of 500 yards, and the noise was heard for miles. Pcolo are wondering what would have hap pened if the deadly instrument had. been loaded. Chicago Herald. Standard for Butter. As the result of the dispute i i I'.ug land regarding the proper emcv.int of water for butter to contain, an act of Parliament has been passed fixing tho legal standard of butter at t wenty per cent, water and ttnrty per cent, cf pure butter fat. Thtj standard i3 e, rpfisrmaVito one. --Xfiw Yrirli Wcurld.
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