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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12

Charlotte O5sercer On Sunday,
about noon, at the old fair grounds,
on the outskirts of the city, VIM.
Reed inflicted a serious stab in the
abdomen of Milas Washington.
Both + colored, and the difficulty
was about ten cents, which one
owed the other. Washington's
bowels protruded from the rent
which had been made, and it was
some time before DR.. Miller ar
rived and sewed up the wound.
1t is likely Washington will die.
Mr.. Jas. Eagle, son Of Mr.. j..
G. Eagle, died yesterday afternoon
at his home in this city. Mr..
Eagle was a we'll known young
man, and his many excellent quail
ties made him numerous friends.
He leaves a wife and two children.
Carthage correspondent of the
Raleigh News: Last week we wrote
you hat suspicious were pointing
to certain persons who would no
doubt be arrested at an early day,
for the murder Of Freeman. On
last Saturday James Phillips, Mar
garet Holland and Sophia Holland,
were arrested and brought before
NJ. NJ. Fry, a justice of the peace,
to be bound over to the next term
of the Superior Court to answer
the charge of said murder. 1t APP
peared that Phillips had previous
Iy threatened the life of the de-
ceased, and that the murder was
committed within a hundred yards
of the house where tile two women
live.
Lemon I6pic: \ very severe
storm Of snow and wind visited our
neighbors over the Blue Ridge Fri
day night and Saturday morning.
In some places the now drifted TO
the depth of from three to five feet,
while the wind was very severe.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12
Il, 1881
MisfelIancous.
Chufa.

The chuta is a tuber grown in
the ground like pea nuts, sandy
land and level culture. MAY be
planted in April, May, June or
July. Rows 2! feet apart, drop
one foot apart in the drill. Cut
top about goth of August, or turn
on sheep or calves, the tuber will
not be damaged by cutting off top
and is an excellent hay for horses.
One acr will make from $50 to
800 bushels, and will fatten from
1000 to 1900 lbs. pork. Turn on
hogs about goth September. They
viii take fat rapidly, the meat is
rich and sweet. About five years
ago n of my neighbors (Mr. j.
G.. WoodalD procured one quart
from the State of Georgia.
From that N quart a great
many farmers in Johnston. Samp-
son, Harnett, Cumberland, Wake,
Wayne, and many other counties
have cultivated this year from one
half to ten acres in chufa. In the
aggregate, making thousands of
acres. In the course of last winter
and spring shipped hundreds of
packages to various portions of
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Virginia and Maryland. sold the
Agricultural Department at Wash
ington sixty bushels, all Of which
sprang from that Ono quart, be-
sides fattening a vast quantity OF
pork, and poultry of all kinds. |
sent a package to the Fair at Paris
through the official kindness of
Colonel L. l.. Polk, Commissioner
of Agriculture of North Carolina.
New crops are generally recognized
as humbugs, but in regard to the
chufa that prejudice is rapidly
passing away.
| will sell at a reduced price,
viz $500 per bushel, cash, sent
by freight or express, fret ght paid
by purchaser, which will give the
retailer Il margin of from $500 to
$500. | will also ship IN small
packages, viz: $500 per half
bushel, S1.75 per pack, the pur-
chaser pay freight or expressage. |
Will send one quart by mail for
fifty cents. l will pay postage on
same which is about % cents.
Each lot will be shipped in strong
bags, marked and tagged with full
directions enclosed IN sack. Par
ties who buy to sell or retail will
be furnished with a package of my
circulars.
Address r.. A. ADAMS,
Springfield, y. c., johnson Co.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12

NJ. Boynton. Democrat, will
contest the election of DR.. Loring,
Republican, in the sixth district of
Massachusetts,, and Ex-Governor
Curtin will contest the election Of
Yocum, Greenbacker, in Pennsyl-
vania.
Milton Chronicle: In a short
time Milton will be put In tele-
graphic communication with all
parts of the world. The contract
for the poles has been let.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12

At the Vershire copper mines,
near Ely, VI, Wednesday, a rock
weighing several tons, which,
through neglect or confidence IN
the firmness of its position, had
not been shared up, fell several
hundred feet into the mine among
the workmen. An Englishman,
name unknown, was instantly kill
ed. John BItters was perhaps
fatally crushed about the head. and
another man, named Ford, had his
foot crushed and was otherwise IN
jured.
The Raleigh NetrS says Hon. b.
f. Moore died worth $500, 900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12


swinging I'D de-lalue.
The I've Sunday schools Of HEX
oTy Viii nave a union Christmas
festival
Nr Tsr,oI Coh,o ~ ,Iau
feII finn ~ - -. =" -.
anant3r al
Tic avo,,a
lar = tho E,,r,b -. -.
cd 10 So 80 -
Inc commercial convention. IN
session II Ne" Orleans, recon
pac,fc R.fr,,s L4f
NaFrenton 61t" IN effort :
otih7 inade to organize = military
company Al oAAFllIe, and cal! =
mace ior a meeting.
Wilson larHnre Mr.. i. {.
rope u Easecomoe, had a dlth-
cnlly win a negro IN Sparta last
fFldaN, IN the curse OF winch he
shoe the negro III the leg. ~iniilctng
a paihiul wound.
.Iale face GIN red man cha"
SAID John feyonh, an Indian. at a
mouse III Arkansas. John dld not
get ms tobacco, which made nun
go angry that nc Killed the five n
mates OF the house.
OXFORD IorehIt9bt henderson
continues 10 Improve. New buIld-
Ings are rapidly gong up III al
parts OF the town. business
houses are still III demand, II the
work goes bravely on.
..Satan died hero" roads j,
pittshnro sion. hnt + was NOT
until an astute Allegheny Dutch
man inquired when he died there,
that the people understood that
they could get SATIN dyed.
Greenyille ErDrexS Wednesday
/ nioht some one went "a the DIN
ho1se Of Mr. ! ! Iauobinhonse
ana bored holes throna1 the <i3a
of the lint room. poured k~erosen.
oil INTO the cotton and set fire 70 II.
No hiaItcl nov" 9ooa-haLuleu i
! 4 may oe' ie VIII lh~'"ll"oit Sc5
Is no towel IN the room, and Is
compelled to dry his face on the
bed quilt.-New l0r'h OjScrrcT.
SnoaL;nr - AN tnos w;cLo5
Nobila ma9 saws tbat few weeks
aeo stranoer arr;yoJ there and
9onrbt , ho,la of cotton and d,
nlaa2ant rumor was # onco started
hat the cotton bnyor had arrived
b,t = CIV nro.oa ia no = Cbicagn
man viii i acbo Gam R,71
dfI1Hltc: WINE al lle
MONT we noticed that the wharf
was filled with CLAIMS. awaiting
sbinment the Northern markets
via \awhnrn Ljeut J. Bpchan-
en-. Of the /. s. Signal Service. Is
on a general tour Of inspection Of
the teIeoraph line extending along
the coast is far south as key West,
and from thence ho will visit the
stations on the gulf as far AS the
mouth of the Nississipni
The longest train believed to
have ever been drawn by "a single
engine, recently Travelled over the
Northern Central Railroad, OF
81 ia amntv fra;oht cars one
loaded eiohtrwheeler, two cabooses
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12
Angus Ct Anguish-A Fable.

Oh man snyder found a snake.
sftder than a stake.
Ard h@ tuck i Il tn hi bus.<r.
And be hGttoned Up his vest
Nn~n the s4uriau became have
Mr. snyder bee AFne chawai.
And IN one uEbroken stream
he proceeded 20 blaSp en4e.
And -TAi cats the pllZ
From a lit k oto brozn tuE.
7 en- he took = modest snort
81, pc haps. about n quar-.
And couYersed a. IL he-aeIl-
Had profanity 20 sell.
Yea BY year with al his might,
snyder trt d 10 cure that bite
But be didn't have the hef:
30, Il day beside the Jug.
He. Will" hesvtuC 81 the plug.
Caught the i'm jams aud got left
MORAL.
Any msn that Is astuta. sir.
Keeps HE reptll : n his boots. sill
Iur is ZIMMERMAN a wafer.
-. III. bitter thau unra1
10 be gnaHed aDou' the IAoraN.
One humanity 10 pay for.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09

BoBN.-0n tie night of the Seventh,
o the wife of VIM. Mauzy, a daughter
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09
From Texas.

SHERuAY, Texas, Sept %, 1873.
Editor Herald.
| am happy TO inform you that ar
rived in Texas safe, and to my great sur
prise. found beautiful country. Though
the land is very rolling, it is as rich as
rich can be 1t is splendid for corn,
wheat, and cotton. The old farmers say
that cotton il more sure than wheat
and corn, and cotton always brings a fair
price-selling from to 10 cents per
pound. Wages for working in cotton
is IS cents per hundred and board or 81
per hundred and board yourself A per-
son can live at either, picking or raising,
so long as picking last. Corn lie not SO
high here it is only worth from Is to 25
cents per bushel, and get 81 per day for
gathering. Wheat is worth from IS to
10 cents per bushel, according TO quality.
Cattle bring good price-thousaHds be.
ing shipped every week. This is spen-
did country for raising cattle. person.
with only a small capital can soon get
rich by raising cattle. But let lazy
man come and undertake to get rich by
farming on this black waxey land he
will get badly fooled, although it is as
rich as it can he. When it rains you
can't walk ten steps without stopping aud
bawling for team to pull sou out of the
mud. A man of industry cas make lots
OF money, for they do do it here. But
get on this sandy land and you are all
right. Grayson, is beautiful county,
and ha, both, black waxey and sandy
ground. The soil is from three to ten
feet deep. This looks unreasonable. but
it is actually so. Admitting all this, you
need not think you can come here and
live without work, for you cannot do it
You do not have 10 work here like you
do there. Some come here and get dis
satisfied at first because they can't make
a fortune right away. You must come
with the intention of being satistied-not
give up for trihes, for if you do, you will
always be dissatisfied.
1t is very healthy hcre-sometimes
they have the chills-yellow fever has
never reached this portion of the State.
but Sherman is so quarantined, that
you have to obtain q certificate be-
fore they will let you get off, or other.
wise be sworn. AS am not very well
acquainted here and am not in the habit
of writing, you will please excuse me-
With respect, w. A. BALMAIN.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09

Jennie broke badly and was dis
tanced first heat. The trot was mile
beast, best three in five. The race was
won by Tom Brown in three heats.
Time, $50, Psi and $50.
The extra Ring had three entries,
viz: Selim, bay horse, by j. c. Wal
ker, of Hopkins county; Red Fox,
sorrel horse, by |. p. Barnard; Spcck
led Bill, Il llea-bitten gray. by Thomas
Stevens. The race was a mile dash
and was won by Selim. Although
he flew the track and lost at least 40
yards thereby, he came in a long ways
ahead-time l:57.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09
From GaliRtIn, Tenn.

September %, 1879.
Editor Herald
lpassed through the little village Of
St Bethlehem, Tenn this morning, and
learned that there had been five deaths
there from yellow fever since Monday last
and that seven persons are now sick. st.
Bethlehem is a small village five miles
north of GAINESVILLE, and only eight miles
from Guthrie, Ky. The post Office is
st. Bethlehem. while the station is CALI
ed Cherry Station. The GAINESVILLE ply
sicians assert that the disease now pre-
vailing there is only an aggravated form
Of the bilious fever. But owing to the
undlsputed fact that two Of the victims
eidd with the black vomit, it is reasona
6le to suppose that it is the same disease
now prevailing with such fatal results all
ever the South, call it what we NAV
There has not been any yellow fever in
Clarksville, and it is not likely TO come
there, as the city is very clean. and is
thoroughly disinfected. The great fire of
last spring burnt up considerable filth.
Ponds were filled with the debris from
the ruins, and the free use OF lime in the
construction OF the solid blocks o! fine
buildings. will prove the best disinfectant
in the world and GAINESVILLE will come
forth in new attire. one of the prettiest,
busting business cities OF the South, The
great fire has proved blessing in dis
guise in many respects. 1t has created
a spirit OF enterprise heretofore unknown
there, and has also rendered the city al
most plague proof Jack Frost will soon
visit US and Bronze Jshn will then be ar
rested in his career Northward.
Jos MULHArTAN
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09
Communicated.

Editor Herald;
A long time 1 had heard of the
wonders Of the telephone How that
it would bring not only message from
an absent frienu, but actually in the
well-known and loved voice of that
friend, though miles away.
On last Saturday, in the Office of the
HERALD, at Hartford, tested its pow
ers, and found them real. How won
derful is mind! Well do remember
the emotions with which | received my
first telegram. When | held it in my
hand and reflected that ink with which
it was written, at home, is scare dried
on the paper, Surely thought l,
"this is the ne plus ultra, the mind of
mind can reach no further ~
Now, Mr.. Barrett, who else than
yourself would have thought of con-
Meeting the Office of a country newspa-
per with the Fair grounds by means of
a telephonel The idea! How start
ling! Then the hundreds of people
who will flock TO the fair attracted by
the desire to see the wonder. You de-
serve that the company should bear
you upon their shoulders, and parad-
ing the streets of the town, proclaim
you tho very prince of public spirited
men. Mr.. President, move you, sir,
that the thanks of the company be
publicly rendered Mr.. Barrett for this
unique addition to the Fair.
Respectfully, Go AHEAD.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09

The people Of Hartford were enter
tsined on Thursday night by Mr.. J.. NJ.
English, the Greenback candidate for
Congress. He is a very fair speaker;
said many very true things, and in a
Numerous. often pungent and sarcastic
manner, that excited the visibility of
the audisnce. At times he seemed
rather vindicive TO the Democracy,
and why he.saOuld so single this party
for bis unkind cuts, induced the en-
quiry, What has the Democratic party
done to Mr.. English, or to his new al
lice to make the party of his long life
choosing so suddenly Odious and cor
rupt. Perhaps Mr.. English has not
been as successful in his aspirations as
he desired. Ifso. it is the fate of many
able and worthy men; for all cannot
be provided with Office. Some must
necessarily be disappointed. If this
is the cameo, We ask, is it a justifca-
tiOnf II not the cause,' why leave
party that advocates the same policy
desired, and with far better chances of
success than any other party affords.
There were some erroneous views
presented that seem plausible, yet they
are not true. For instance, 1.-THE
people are the Government" We
knew a Government may dissolve, die
and the people oil live; yet there IS no
responsibility, consequently no govern
ment. Curious theory, the Debtor and
CIed itor the same.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09

We listened 10 sentence Of judge Murray
upon the two prisoners which gOto Frank
fort as soon as Charlie Phillips our Sh.r-
in gets ready. To the Governor we in
iroducs Charley as the best officer in the
State, and n number one Democrat OF
whom the old county Of Oaio is justly
proud The sentence OF the Judge was
marked with the true feeling OF n noble
heart, aad did credit TO the head and
heart of a just and humane Judge, who
sympaihized with the unfortunate condi-
lion OF the prisoners. His advice to Mr..
Webb prodnecd no doubt good impress
sion. and we hope for the prisoner. will be
heed,d JUICE Murray and Attorney
IAge:s. eeysi 1tLer districts.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09
For Congress.
James A. Mckenzie,
OF CHRISTIAN COUNTY.
TelOmacraphOus.

SEINE time since, the people were al
sgog about the strange discovery Of
the transmission of sound. Science
called it the Telephone, and ssid it
was an easy thing to talk in a whis-
per Railc apart intelligibly, and the
voice natural, even its meditation
perfect. Singing and music upon in
struments repeated as correctly as
though the performance was being
transacted in the same room. This,
We admit, taxed our credulity; but We
thought over the strange announce
ment, years ago, of railway trains
coursing the land with tonnage equal to
water vessels; then the telegraph fash
ing intelligence through the Atlantic
ocean, and Washington City and Lon
don communicating. This has be-
come so common children cease to Won
der at il. Nevertheless, it is wonder
derful-a silent, mysterious inter-
course, intelligibly conducted. Now
comes an improvement; instead of sig
sifcant signs, as in telegraphy, the
voice or sound runs the slender wire
and audibly breaks forth a mile or
more of. The reality of this is now
being verified.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09
COMMISSIONERS NOTIcE.-Ohis Cir
THE GREEN AND BARREN RIVER
NAVIGATION COMPANY-s

Passenger and Freight Steamers leave Bowl
ing Green for Evansville aud and all points on
Green river every Wednesday AID Saturday
at , 4. n, returning, leave Evansville every
Monday and Thursday, at r. v. Through
rates from Louisville to all points on Green
river furnished BY the L. & n. h. X. Co., OF
at the Office Of our company. Bowling Green,
Ky. E, B. SEELEY, Sec'y and Treasurer.
JNO. n. ROBINSON, Gen1 Supt- hl9-ly
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09
The Speed and Facing Rings Yesterday
were very ExcltinS.
From Daily Edition.

There were three entries in the trot-
ting ring, viz: "Wade Hampton,
sorrel gelding, by j. l.. Nicoll.
Jennie" bay mare, by r. NJ.
Lewis.
Tom Brown" bay horse, by G. H.
Lewis
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09


J. Brisbin Walker, the editor whose
''interview" has made Secretary Sher-
man so much trouble, now writes:
three years ago We opposed the
Resumption act and demanded its re-
peal. Now We say let the act stand.
60 on with resumption. The eIpla-
nation is this: Three years ago it seem
ed TO us that if forced resumption were
persisted in it would be impossible for
business to revive until after 1879.
Experience has shown that this was n
correct view. But at this writing we
are within l0S days Of the time fixed
10y law for resumption. Before Con-
gress can repeal the act the time will
have dwindled to few days. All the
damage is done. There can be ne
further evil result from the Resump-
tion act. On January LIST next re-
sumption will be accomplished. There
fore, when we are so near the end, it
will be better to go ahead and finish.
The principal objection urged to the
Resumption law was the loss that
would result while the years would be
dragging along their slow lengths.
Time has brought us to the goal. The
country has suffered, bat Il can suffer
no more than it has already done.
Therefore it is best to 60 forward to
the contamination.
The tobacco crop of Davies county
has been cut, and is better than was
expected. In some portions of the
county it is an average yield and of
good quality.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09

There were three entries J. A.
McElwain's black horse, Mack; G. II.
Lewis bay horse, Tom Brown; j. L.
Nicoll's bay horse, Luther. First
heat was won by Luther-time, 2:55
second heat and race was won by Luz
ther-time, 2.46. Mack was distanced
on first heat.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-10-09
vECETlME
NOTHING eQAI TO IT.

SoUrH SALEH, Mass, Nov. IA, 1876.
MR. STEvESs:-
Dear Sir.-I have been troubled with Scroll
uln, Canker, and Liver Complaint for three
years. Nothing ever did me any good until I
commenced using the Vegctine. am getting
along Grst.rate, and am still using the Vege-
tine. consider there is nothing equal to it
Tor such complaints. Can heartily recommend
it to everybody. Yours truly.
Mas. LIZZIE VI. PACKARD,
Ne. lG Lagrange st, South Salem, Mass.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-29
Mai. E.P. Rancrort.

1t is asserted by the friends OF Mr.. Ban:
croft that he has concealed nothing that
the members of the Normal Board OF Re
gents have long known from the Volunta-
ry statements Of Major Bancroft himself
what they now know Of the use OF the
funds, and that the entire board, with
me exception, were opposed to the erith-
NAL prosecution--Wln feld Courier.
Bancroft's friends may or may no.
make such assertions. We have no
hesitancy in asserting, however, that
whoever does make any such asser-
tlou is either fool or q wilInll fall
sitter. 1t is lie also that the board,
or any member OF il was opposed to
prosecution. Neither the present
State officers nor the present Board
of Regents are in any way blsmable
for the defalcatlon or the want of .
knowledge of It sooner. If any one
other than Bancroft is to be blamed
1t is the old board of Regents, OF
which he was q member, who were
only cognizant of the fact of the salt
of lands, and whose records fail not
only 10 show the fact, but fail to
show the fact of BaDcroft's appoint
ment as agent, which records were
the only source of information oil
the past transactions of the officers
Of that Observation-Disclosures Eagle.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-29
Oar Nelehbors,

Hartford school closes this weeh
with an exhibition.
The approaches to the new bridge
at Hartford will be completed in few
days.
The hands in the stone quarry, n
Hartford struck for higher wages last
week.
The Greenwood county bonds to the
narrow gauge railroad have been plac-
ed In escrow.
Last Saturday week, according to
the herald, was the liveliest day Eure-
ka has seen in six months.
A Greenwood county thoroughbred
heifer, not two years old till next Au-
gust, has calf by her side.
Quite number Of the citizens OF
Eureka are making preparations to
commence work on the narrow gauge
railroad.
The present time Is very favorable TO
come to Kansas AS good land As there
is In the state remains unsold, and can
be bought as low now Is ir could be
many years ago. Stock, including
work horses, can be obtained &C very
low figures. and all kinds Of imple-
menfs and materials for the farmers
1se ara cheaper than they have ever
6een before. We do not hesitate IN
ssyIng that person can take che thou
eanG dollars now and accomplish C
much With Is towards buying lsad and
opening Up farm a. he eozIfd have
done With ecznIs the sun be9eze the
Ea1lEcaze e4ze hzEiz Ii the eennfry =.
9eLk
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-29
The British naval service is sad.

The British naval service is sad
dened by q terrible accident on
Monday to the naval training ship
Eurydice, of 92l tons, carrying four
guns, and having on board over 300
young men being educated for the
navy. TIE Eurydice is a sailing
ship, and was sailing along the
south coast of the isle of Wight,
the weather being fair, all sails set,
and her eYolutions ADMIRED by large
crowds on the shore. The crew
were on deck at prayer, when sud-
denly a terrible squalI of wind and
snow swept along and hid the ship
from sight. In two minutes the air
cleared, but the ship had disappear
ed-haying been instantly capsized
and sunk with all on board. Five
persons were picked up by a vessel
near by, but three of them soon
died of exhaustion. The ship Is
said to have been struck by the
equall when just opposite a great
raYine in the bluffy coast, through
which the wind often blows with
tremendous force. This its officers
should have known. The calamity
has carried sorrow to many an
English home.