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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-07
Does the Grange Pay

A writer in one of our newspapers
has lately said 1" have taken pains to
inform myself as TO IL question, Does
it paw in dollars and cents to belong to
the grange - and tden he says The
verdict III my mind is decidedly, that
it does lot pay" In reply, and to IL
lustrate the subject, allow me to pro-
pose a few parallel questions. When
the farmer, by skill, industry and close
attention to business, mas accumulated
Il surplus capital over and the
value of the farm and Its
ings, and the homestead, which per
haps has sheltered him from childhood,
Is l~nconvenient and time-worn, doeS 1t
pay in dollars and cents to eXpend a
portion of that accumulated capital In
building, with the Improvements and
convenIences of these later times, "a
new and better home III which to spend
the remainder OF his life:
Does it pay in dollars and cents to
unite with a church, or III any way be-
come connected with u religious So
ciety, and pay moneE for the support
of the Gospel:
Does it pay directly in dollars and
cents to eXpend large sums of money
for educational purposes to build
school houses, 10 engage teachers, and
tax ourselves heavily Tor these things :
Certainly it does not. The new house
is not built, benevolent institutions,
churches and schools are not supported
with the expectation that the pay Will
come in dollars and cents. We expect
that benefits will arise in consequence
of the expenditure ; that we, as lndl-
viduals, and our children and society
at large. will be benefited. we ex-
pect good to result, but not III the form
OF an increased number CT dollars and
cents.
SO with the grange organization, its
greatest benefits do not flow from Its
financial features, though in this re-
spect, ii properly managed, it will pay
for by combining orders and making
purchases of goods at wholesale prices,
the profits of the retail dealers are in a
great part saved. But it is not in this
direction that the good patron looks
for the greatest benefits OF the order,
and he who joins the grange merely
for the purpose of buying things
cheaper, OF saving money IN purchases
with no other, or better motive, will be
very likely TO be disappointed. and be
leu TO pronounce the whole thing a
failure, much as he would pronounce
the Church Il failure if with the same
Views and objects he should unite with
IL. But ii he understands the grange
70 he an educational institution, af-
iofdlng the means by which its MEM
oers may improve their condition
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-07
COMPANY SHOPS. y. G.,
January 22l. Is
Ed.tor of the Farme, and Mechanic:

a4iiH --' A@'1-
Ed.for Of the Furme, and Mechanic
Perhaps no county in the State IN
lows greater natural advantages for the
production Of Il great variety of fruit,
and the st bic products in the South,
than Alamance.
Blessed with a climate eminently
salubrious. il is capable OF meeting the
requirements of every variety of rural
taste and if farmers Iii the past did
not accumulate fortunes, they were. "a
a rule, in easy and independent cir.
cunlstances though the soil. for the
most part, was not brought up To q
high state of productiveness by a
course of systematic tillage, it eve
fails to respond generously to a kind
and liberal treatment.
One of the great drawbacks to agrl-
culture with us has been, that II has
mainly been conducted in strict ac-
~cordance with the traditions of ouI
forefather-. and their methods and
customs, until recently, have scarcely
underwent any change, there beng
but little incentive felt tor improve
ment 50 long as could De had
to the virgin SOIL.
If were called on To- designate the
fathers of modern agriculture with US,
| should have hesitation in giving the
name of the late and lamented Chief
Justice Thomas Ruffin, a most success
ful and practical farmer. who infused
life and enthusiasm into the bosom of
all with whom "a long public and pri-
yate life brought him into personal
association and ID. w. Kerr, who Is
acknowledged the most successful
stock grower and agriculturiSt in our
county.
Considering the altered condition
and circumstances of our people, re-
Suitlng from the great political cOnvul-
sion which eliminated in the complete
disruption of the labor system, caused
a shock to our material prosperity,
from which it will necessarily take
years of struggling to ecover.
1t is gratifying, however, to know
that our people have met the crisis
with commendable zeal and admirable
fortitude, and now have reason to be-
lieve that a change is being wrought
in the habits of the white race, the
possessors of the soil, that will prove
salutary and beneficial, and hope that
some, if not many of us, may live to
see our unoccupied lands dotted over
with many Il ousands OF. happy abodes,
and our and extensive old
fields literally transformed into a gar
den.
The custom adopted soon after the
close of the war of having our lands
worked by tenants, or on shares, is
rapidly being discontinued, and in
viting the landowner to a diver
sified system of husbandry.
The increased demand for agricul-
tural literature, the alienation os
crops, with a better and o careful
selection of seed, the substitution of
labor saving implements, the cultiva-
ton of the various grasses, and gradual
introduction Of better stock. | am in
clined To think argues well for IL
people in Alamance.
ID. A. NJ.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-07
Horse Disease in California.

a disease of a peculiar character has
broken out among the horses of Ie-
hama county. and portions of the
Sacramento Valley, in California. 1t
is said to be very fatal in its ravages,
Mr.. Cone. of Tehama, having already
lost so, 900 in horses and mules from
its effects. 1t appears to be a species
of epizootic distemper affecting the
head and glands. and Is both conta-
glous and fatal. In some cases 1t at
tacks the whole system, but Is neither
SO contagious nor fatal. The latter
seldom results in dealth unless the
limbs become swollen and break out
with sores. when the disease
the form of CHAMBERS. Thif Is the
disease Mr.. Cones animals have, and
1t Is raging to some extent ali through
the Sacramento Valley. The Tide Land
and Reclamation Company at Union
Island have had the disease among
their horses. and many veterinarians
and hOrSemen pronounce II CHAMBERS.
They had lost many, and several have
been killed to stop the disease from
spreading. The President, General
Thomas II. Williams, called on a horse
man of practical experience, who at
once pronounced it disteInper, where
upon the General commenced treating
the disease for distemper, and out OF
severaI hundred horses hat have had
II ne has lost only a few. and the bal
ance have got well.
The FARM.-Financiallv speak
ing. farming is the safest business
III which a man IA engage. You
never hear of IA farmer going into
bankruptcy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-07
officers Of North Carolina State
Grange. p. Of II.

Nuster.-S. y. Alexander, Charlotte,
Mecklenburg county.
Orprsccr.-N Is. Whitfield, La
Grange. Lemon county.
Lecfurer.-T. II. Robinson. Concord,
Cabarrus county.
.Sterari.-D. ii. Armstrong, Ashton,
Pender county.
Asst. Steorard.--Hill T.. King, Stump
Sound Onslow county.
Chuplain.-Rev. VIM. Grant, Jack
son northampton county.
"l@dSusr.-D. W. G. Benbow,
Gre, nshoro, Guiiford county.
.Sccretary.-Joseph h Porter, lar
boro'. Edgccombe county.
GATE kecper-W. d.. Nharton,
Greensboro, Gullford county.
Ceres-Mrs. :. b. Alexander, Char
Lotto. M~eckIenburg county
PDm0ao.-Mrs. y. b. Nmtheld, La
Grange, Lenoir county.
FY0ru.-Miss Eugenia Robinson,
Concord. Cabarrus county.
Lndg .isst. ,Stetrurd.-Mrs. H.. +.
KIM. Stump Sound. Onslow county.
state Business -iyent.-Dr. ID. w. Z.
Benbow. Greensboro.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
:. T.. Alexander, Ec-ODicio Chair
man.
G. T.. French. Wilmington.
l.. l.. Polk. Raleigh.
W. II. Check, Warrenton. .r.
j. r.. Porter. E.r-ODicio Secretary
LIS or DEPUTIES.
1st Deputy District.-Wm. Is. Shaw,
Indian Town, Currituck county.
End Deputy District.-John A. Davis,
Tarboro'. ~Edgecombe county.
Bird Deputy District.-B. +. Hooks,
Goldsboro'. Wayne county.
4th Deputy District.-Hill r.. King.
Stump Sound, Onslow county.
9th Deputy District.-l- l.. Polk,
Raleigh. Wake county.
9th Deputy District.-Frank NJ. Pitt.
Oakville. Warren county.
18th Deputy District.-Dr. ID. A.
Montgomery. Company shops, Ala
nance county.
sth Deputy District. w. b. Clement.
Jerusalem. Davie county.
9th Deputy District.-T. I'll. Robin
son, Concord. Cabarrus county.
10th Deputy District.-W. L. Re1n-
hardt. Hickory. Catawba county.
18th Deputy District.-To be sup
piled.
18th Deputy District.-To be sup
piled.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-07

socially. intellectually and morally,
and with this understanding Joins the
order with the full determination Of
doing his best toward making his
grange a success. ne viii Lot t. olsap-
pointed. To him the cost of the
grange. whether IN membership fees
monthly dues. or time spent ia attend
lug the meetings. viii be a profitable
investment. and through its influence
he will become not only ! better farla-
or. but a better man.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-07
L EBRCARl :. 1878.
Vbe 6ranof.
NOTE.-CommVnicItDo1ts for thus IN
UnrtmeHt solicited from Patrons IN
all sections Of tHC State.
OFFICERS o. TdE NATIONAL GRAN GE.

Naster.-S. Z. Adams, Monticello,
Mimi.
Orerseer.-J. j. Woodman, Paw Paw.
Mich.
Lecturer-Mortimer Whitehead, Gin
ciunati.
!StctrGrd.-A. j. Vaughan. Mem
phia.
assistant SfeWurd. VIM. Sims. Of
Kansas.
Treusurer.-F. VI. Mcdowell, WAYNE.
y. y.
.Secretary.-O. II. Kelley, Louisville.
KY. :,
Grtekeeper-O. Dinwiddic, Orchard
Grove. Ind.
Ceres.-Nrs. Adams.
Pon.oEu.-Mrs. Woodman.
FIOru.-Mrs. Moore.
Lddg asst. Sterord.-Mise g. \. Hall,
Louisville, Ky.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
II. WYATT Aiken, Cokesbury. =. &.
Henley James. Marion, Ind.
:. II. Ellis, Springsboro. Ohio.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
TO ASsAsSINATE EMPEROR WILL
LIAM.
Several Shots Fired AT Him while
Taking DriVe-He il Severe.
Iy Wounded In Arm and
Cheek.

BERLIN, June 2.-Whlle the Emperor
was taking drive this afternoon, some
shots apparently preceding from house
in the avenue Inter Den Linden, were
fired at him. The Emperor was wound
ed in one arm and on the cheek by buck
shot and small shot. The would-be sssas.
sin is DR.. Nobiling, occupying apart
merits at No. 18 Unter Den Linden.
When his door was forced open he fired
upon and wounded the hotel keeper and
tried to commit suicide but wss
prevented. The Emperor's personal
attendant Jumped into the carriage and
supported the Emperor until the car
rage reached the palace. The Emperor
was conveyed to bed and several grains
of shot extracted, causing great loss Of
blood. The Emperor suffered great pain,
but never lost consciousness. At seven
o'clock this evening no serious sppre-
tensions were felt as to his condition.
The following Is taken from official
accounts and bulletins published in re.
gard to the attempted assassination of
the Emperor. Modelling fired twice with
double barreled gun. The Emperor
received about thirty small shot in the
face, head, both arms and the back, but
thir evening his general condition had
improved in a satisfactory manner. An
immense crowd from all parts OF
the city thronged into the av-
enue Inter Den Linden on the
news becoming known. The assassin
is Karl Edward Modelling, a native
Of KolLo, near Cernbsum, aged thirty
two wears. He Is a resident of Berlin.
and is doctor of philOlogy, an agricul
turist and a habi.uc of Democratic So
cIshst clubs. A quantity Of arms were
iolnd in his apartments. lie fired on
the persons attempting to arrest him
with revolver, and then inflicted sew
eral wounds on his own head. He con-
iesses the crime, but obstinately refuses
to state his motives He is at the hos.
pltsl station OF Molkenmsrkt, police dis.
triCt, attended by his mother ana dsugh-
ter.
A strong escort Of mounted police was
barely sufficient to protect Modelling from
the mob when going to the hospital.
There was rumOr current that the as
ssssin's name was Ludwig, and that he
was u reLgious fanatic. This, however,
seems to be based on the fact that pile
OF Ultrsmontsne journals in German
were found in his room.
A lister telegram says that Modelling
has confessed that he cherished
murderous designs for eight days, because
he considered the Emperor's removal
would be public benefit. He declared that
he favored socialism, and had attended
socialistic meetings. Some accounts say
Modelling is supposed TO be dying. 1t is
known that few days ago Modelling un-
successfully applied tor government en-
plOyment.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
BELLAIRE LOCALS.

In the absence of Rev. Castor, who
assisted in communion services at Clar.
ington yesterday, Rev. Edgar S. Robin
son occupied the pulpit st the Presbyte-
rian church.
Elder Baxter, of East Liverpool,
preached at the Disciples Church yes.
terdsy.
Yesterday was Mission Sabbath at the
N. f. Sunday School.
The Bellaire public schools have four
weeks longer of the present school year.
The teachers and pupils who attended
commencement exercises at Martins
Ferry on Friday evening consider them
selves well repaid for their trouble IN go
lng there. Indeed, the success OF the al
fair was pleasant surprise to them.
One of the rolling mill boys lost his pay
Friday. We could not hear whether it
was recovered or not.
Yesterday afternoon was observed by
the Disciples Sabbath School OF this city
as Floral Sunday. This school annually
hss exercises of this kind. The usual
programme is varied with recitstions,
readings and singing, the room beng
decorated with growing flowers, hanging
baskets, fountains playing over ferns and
roses, and other attractive adOrnmens.
The classes we with each other TO see
which shall make the most tasteful and
attractive display. The practice is good
one, and has remarkably good influence
IN drawing pupils and keeping up the
school. We should like TO see it adopted
by others in town.
Benson's Ferry does big business in
transferring passengers such Sundays as
yesterday.
The fremen's picnic Saturday was q
very successful one, as indeed all OF their
pic-nics are.
The Light Guards meet st their armory
this evening tor the first time since their
late compaign.
Mr. j. 7. Freezes livery stable is com
pleted, and in full blast.
The Misses Hoge, OF Loudon county,
Virginia, visited the family of Gen.
Hoge. on Gravel Hill, last week. Miss
Anna accompanied them on their way
west Saturday, as far as Bethesda, where
she will paw visit TO her grandmother
and other relatives.
Rev. Tol4nd preached yesterday on the
subject of Baptism.
Sneak thieves and amateur burglars
still ply their vocations in small way
occasionally. A few more shots from
officer Criswell's revolver would be
wholesome pills for them.
Cemetery Hill was thronged with Yis-
itors yesterday.
The Bellaire archers will be equippe1
by Cincinnati firm.
Cherries, strawberries and 'gooseberrles
are almost drug in the market here.
The Board OF Education elects teach
ers and fixes their salaries for the coming
year this evening.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
PnhIic Deht Statement.

WASHINGTON, June l.-SlX per cent
bonds sT36,6l9OOO; five per cent bonds
S7O3 ,2GG, $50; four and onc-hslf per cent
bonds. S235 100000; four per cent bonds
$gl, $4,000. Total coin bonds, $l,76S,,
1860.
Lawful money debt, $14OO0,OO0; ma
tured debt, S6,l43,5OO; legal tenders
1916, ,3l3; certificates OF deposit, S35,-
7O5.OOO; fractional currency, @l6,GjS, ,699i
coin and silver certificates, $52,S23, $40
Total without interest, S45l go 612;
total debt, $2,24O8 8O9, ,802; total interest
S3I, 3354l7.
Cash in the treaSury-Coiu, SIo9, 70S,.
O2I currency $3,O94,74S Currency
held for redemption of fractional CuIren-
cy, 100000; special deposit held Tor
the redemption of certificates Of deposit,
$50. 7O5,0O0. Total in the treasury, S2aN,-
5O7,769.
Debt less cash in the treasury, $2,033,-
637 .45O; decrease of debt during May
$3.O7O,lgS; decrease Of debt since JuLc
80, 1877, S2G 52S,772.
Bonds issued to Pacific Railroad Com
pauies, interest payable In lawful money
principal outstanding, S64623,5l2; IN
terest accrued and not yet paid, 1918
5e7; interest paid by Unlted Ststes,
$3Tsg5 33l; interest paid by trsnsports-
tion OF mails, etc, 80, ASP SIS; balance OF
interest paid by the Uaited States, S2S,-
445 55I
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.
MAsHINGTON, JUNO ].

WASHINGTON, June !.
Mr.. Matthews, from the Committee on
Railroads, reported Senate bill suthoriz-
ing railroads TO construct and maintain
telegraph lines for commercial purposes,
and to secure to the government the same
for postal, military, and other purposes,
with an amendment IN the nature OF y
substitute. Placed on the calendar.
The bill to provide fire proof build
ing for the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, and the mechanical branches of
the Treasury and other departments was
passed II limits the cost Of the building
to 100000 and the cost of the site TO S27,-
356.
The concurrent resolution in regard TO
final adjournment was taken up, and by
vote of yeas Il and nays 81 the Senate
refused TO refer TO the Committee on APP
propristions.
Mr.. VOORHEES, moved an amendment
so rs to fix June 2jth as the dry of final
adjournment. Rejected-yeas II; nays 3S.
Mr.. Anthony said that the Senate now
had the affair IN its hands, and had bet
ter keep it there. He thought it could
be better considered next week than now,
and moved to lay on the table till next
week.
A long debate followed till the eXpirs-
tion OF the morning hour, when the un-
finished business-the concurrent resOlu-
tioa in regard to the fishery sward-wss
tsken up, but was laid on the table for
the present so that the consideration Of
the adjournment resolution might be
continued.
Mr.. Thurman moved to amend so as 10
adjourn June 22nd, Rejected. Yeas,
II; nays, 35.
After some further discussion Of the
amendment Of the House fixing June
l7th rs the day was concurred in. Yeas
IS; nays, II.
After further discussion, the concurrent
resolution approving of the recommends
Lion OF the committee that the President
be authorized TO pay the award after
further correspondence with Great Brit
ain, if he shall deem that the nsiisnsl
honor demands it, was agreed to as
amended by Mr. Edmunds
The Senate then adjourned till Mon
day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
Ready TO Resume nosIIiies.


Frederick Arnaud. Senator for the De
psrtment OF Ariege, France, is dead.
There has beeu renewed and severe
fighting with the Kafrs. The British
were victorious, but the result Is IN
decisive.
A dispatch from Bucharest says Rou-
msnian and Austian officers are very
cordial when they come IN contact on
the frontier.
A Vienna correspondent ssys Austria
has Just received satisfactory assurances
on the subject of the boundaries Of Bull
gsria and Russian occupation Of the
province.
The Agence Russo publishes An article
which seeks 70 demonstrate how greatly
the wealth and prosperity Of Egypt would
be increased by European administra,
ton.
A Berlin correspondent asserts that
the Ministry has notified Russia Of her
intention TO occupy the Island Ada
Ksieh, but neither received nor asked
Russls's consent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
CINCINNATI. April. u. 1871

Ny DEAR SIR have your favor of
the 22i instant, and have also conferred
with General Harlan, having travelled
with him from Pnilsdelphia here, arriv-
ing last night. The General told me he
had ascertained at the State Department
that the COnsulste at TientsIn had al
ready, some time since, been disposed of.
We both concluded 1t would be better 10
wait now until the extra session OF Con
gress, which will be called 70 meet June
4th. Then l will be IN Washington, ,
regularly situated, so that l can give the
attention to your application which l
have promised, and when, | do not
doubt, will be- able to secure your ap-
pointment to some foreign position
which will be agreeable to you.
Yours truly, STANLEY MATTHEWS.
james Il. AnderSon, Esq.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
BRIDGEPORT ITEMS.

Mr.. Joseph McConnaughey, Marshal,
and Mr.. Rein Burdett, policeman, have
been made the recipients of a good suit
of clothes each, as a mark OF esteem
from their fellow citizens.
Two trsmps entered Mrs, Shafer's ss-
loon on Saturday, in an intoxicated con-
dition, and demanded something to
drink. Upon beng refused, they abused
the proprietress, and had TO be elected by
Marshal McConnaughey before they
could be quieted.
VIM. Connawsy and Amos Reed,
Bridgeporters, were before Mayor Rob
inson on Saturday, charged with being
drunk and dlsorderly. Connsway was
fined 81 and costs and Reed $40 and
costs In addition TO the fine, and be-
fore it WAS imposed, keed received cut
on the head from Officer Burdett in pay.
ment for striking him with beer glass.
Mr. Burdett used good sized cane en-
tirely up in punishing Reed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-03
THE LOST IRON-CLAD.
Extreme Difficulty in Obtaining Ae.
curAte Information Of the Great
Disaster

LONDON, June lit is extremely diff
icult TO obtain exact information sbOu:
the sinking of the Grosser hurfurst.
The survivors were taken on board the
other iron-clsds, and nobody from either
of the three vessels has landed at FO ke-
stone or Dover. All the morning pa
pers give different estimates of the num-
Der lost and saved The Telegraph re.
ports l67 saved out OF crew Of $40.
The confusion and conflict of the state
ments yesterday were so great that the
first boat which came ashore st Folke-
stone reported thst the foundered vessel
was the British IRON clad Warrior.
One eyewitness writes that the GrOsser
Kurfurst was Lending the squadron; sn-
other that the KGHig Wilhelm was lead
ing, and struck the hurturst in an eff
fort to ware the ship to avoid mer-
chsntman Twenty.three of the kHr-
fursts officers were saved. The Preus-
sen was some dIstinCe sstern 81 the time
of the disaster, and did not come up In
season TO assist in the rescue.
The latest statement is that out of five
hundred men on the Grosser kuriurst
about two hundred and ten were saved,
including thirteen officers, among whom
was the Captain, previously reported
lost. The kruig Wilhelm, which was
leading the squadron, put her helm hard
to port to avoid Norwegian bark
which was crossing the steamers bow.
The Grosser Kuriurst also ported her
helm, but not sufficiently hard; hence
the disaster. The Preussen ar
rived at Portsmouth with the kUnig
Wilhelm. The latter vessel will go in
to tho docks for repairs Her forward
compartment Is full of water.