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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-30
ANOTHER EPIDEMIC.-From the re-

ANOTHER EPIDEMIC.-FrOm the re-
ports which have lately reached us
from various parts of the State. it
would seem that disease kindred to
Blind Staggers is likely to prove almost
as damaging to the stock, as cholera
among the hogs. Mr.. M. F. Scar
borough, of this county, reports loss
Of one horse, and another sick His
neighbors, Messrs. Perry and Barron,
lost three between them. Mr.. Y. E.
Young, who lives near Gulley's Mills,
tells us of the loss of one or more horses
by the same disease.
The animals begin to droop, hang
their heads and press their foreheads
against the side of the stall, or against
a tree, if in the field and will stand
for hours as if asleep. The disease is
clearly contagious. On this subject
we repeat portion of the article of
paper some time ago, hoping thereby
to stimulate closer observation on tho
part of those who lose horses that this
drain of valuable stock may, ifpossible,
be cut off. DR.. S. writes =
Blind staggers is very indefinite
term-it indicates that there are more
over less ''brain symptoms present,
but these may erise from many differ
ent eau es. For instance, in impac-
ton of the stomach in cattle there is
delirlum, believing and butting to the
A.
brain. Horses may have the same
dull, languid, sleepy symptoms, the
same weak, staggering gait from
tumors of the brain, from plugging of
the vessels Of this organ with cots of
blood, from prurient infection, from
overloaded stomach, from eating the
seeds o. various species of rye grass
vetches and millet, and from taking
smut or ergoted seed with the food. /
believe it ls' not generally susp cted
that the seeds OF rye grass and millet
may produce such effects, but never
theleSS this seems to be true. These
forage crops are perfectly wholesome
when cut and cured before the seeds
form, and may then be fed with i'm.
punity but when ripened they seem
to be very dangerous food.
What is it that causes SO much blind
staggers in this State? Is it feeding
too much straw, bleached corn, fodder
and other innutritious and indigesti-
bic food? Is it the smut on the ,rn
or ergot in the hay? Is it the seeds Of
the grasses | have mentioned? Or
have we a still different affection like
spinal meningitis of some Northern
States
Here is a number of questions which
| am unabie to answer. | have never
seen the disease called blind stagge,s
in this Sta e state, though have seen
many imperfect desci ip ions of it and
| doubt IT any enc can give any infOr~
nation in regard 0 its nature or cause
Like hog cholera, m TX sickness. dis>
temper, pleuro pneumonia, &C., it will
probably be allowed to continue it's
work of des ruction for an indefinite
time before any steps are taken to learn
its nature or present its ravages.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-30

The ReoieU announces that last
Thur day night as the steamer Wave
was on her down trip from Fayette-
vile, Sir. e V. Prigden. citizen Of
Pender, got on at oLe Of tho landings,
and af.er supp r and sitting up with
the captain until midnght, retired.
The next morning when he boat ar
rived at Wilmington, the steward went
to wake him and could not. A ply
sician was called, but when he arrived
life was extinct. Mr.. Prigden leaves
a Young widow and an infant.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-30
RALEIGH, N. c., THURSDAY, JANUARY 80. 1879

THE STATE GRANGE PATRONS OF
HUsBANDRY.-The annual meeting of
the State Grange will be held in this
city, commencing Tuesday, February
4th. A good attendance is expected.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-30

A FARMERS FERTILIZER We can
not speak from pre- ctical knowledge of
the receipt for composing, advertised
in this issne; but Judging from the
elements we should say it is desirable
mbination, and easily made. See
card signed Farmer"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-30

PARDONED.-Louis WE'LL, convicted
at Spring term, 1877, OF Union SUPERIOR
Court, of mansIaughter, and sentenced
to the Peniteptiary for ten years, has
zen pardoued by the Governor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-30

The Davidson Record, published at
Lexington has been sold by Nr. &. IL.
Bruner to Mr.. I. III Ferguson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
Unfortunate.

Weakness. lack of nerve power or
substance inherited or caused by early
imprudence, excuses. dissipation, mis-
fortunate &c; causing premature
decline, night or daily losses, a general
breaking down, irratition, nervousness,
loss Of power ofrapid recuperation,
dyspepsia, dependency, melancholy,
tendency to mania &c; This unfortu-
nate condition thoroughly and perma.
nently cured by Wells Health Renew
er." Acknowledged by all the greatest
medicine on earth. 1t produces a
complete restoration to full manly
power. giving to the aged or early
wrecked the Vigor and bouyancy OF
youth. Sold by druggists at $1,00 OIL
sent by express on receipt of price
Advice free, see circular with bottles
Address Z. S. Wells So Barclay St. New
York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, March l4.-A special to
the Cowraer-Journal from Washington
says; A conference of Blackburn's friends
was held at his headquarters tonight in
regard to the reports circulated by tele-
graph and otherwise to the effect that in a
contingency Blackburn may withdraw and
some one else be substituted in his stead.
The whole thing was unanimously de.
nounced as device of enemies rather
than friends of Blackburn, and it was
directed to be authoratively announced
that the issue was unalterably made as
between Blackburn and Randall. and that
if any dark horses were to be brought ou'
it must be the withdrawal of Randall
instead of Biackbur
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
Not Symptoms, but the disease.

Il would seem to be truth appreciaDle
by all, and especially BY professors of the
healing art, that to remove disease, not
to alleviate its symptoms, should be the
chief aim of medication. Yet in how many
instances do we see this truth admitted 10
theory, ignored in practice. The reason
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is sue
cessful 10 SO many cases, with which RENE
dies previously tried were inadequate to
cope, is attributable to the fact that it is q
medicine which reaches aud removes the
causes of the various maladies to which il
is adapted. Indigestion, fever and ague
liver complaint. gout, rheumatism. disor.
ders of the bowels, urinary affections and
other maladies are not palliated merely
but rooted out by it, Il goes to the foun
tain head. 1t is really. not nominal. {
radical remedy, and it endows the system
with an amount of vigor which is its bes
protection against diseased.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
TRAMP TRAMP!
RoweIl Still the Favorite

NEW YORK, March l4.-At 10 P. NJ.
RowelI 425; Ennis 400; Hartman 383.
The interest and excitement over the
pedestrian contest is increasing and to-
night there were over 5000 present. The
contest is narrowed down to Rowell and
Ennis and the betting to night was SIS to
ST. on Rowell, So to 81 against Ennis, and
$3 to$1 against Hartman. The latter is
now struggling to make 450 miles and get
a share of the gate money. Roweil is con-
stantly Kissed and bad feeling is being
manifested. He does not mind the kissing
and trots along in the same style he start
ed Monday morning. Ennis is great fa-
vorte andin splendid form walking and run
ming easily, encouraged meanwhile by ap'
plause and cheering remarks. Hartman ap
pears to be used up completely and walks
slowly and with great difficulty. Ennis ray
bis 3S2d mile in SOB, which is the tastes
since the match began. Rowell states tina
if he wins he will return to the third man
provided be sticks to the track, his stak
of $500. Ennis has promised the same
| Rowell finished 425 miles at 9:37 and re
tired. Ennis completed 400 uiies at 9:4
amid the most tumultous applause, an
left the track for rest. At II o'clock Har
riman was alone on the track and ha
completed 367 miles.
Hartman finished his 390th mile at :3s
and then went off the track very muc
used up man. Ennis came on at 1851
locking very fresh, and started off ami
great applause at rapid gait. He finish
ed his 403d mile at 1919 He was the
but q miles behind Rowell, ami the e1
cltemeu, was intense. Roweli, who wer
off the track at 9:45. came on at 1922, an
commenced walking rapidly.
MIR. Frazer, assistant trainer to Harr
man, and member of the Scottish Ame
lean club. openly stated that in bis opinic
Hartman was drugged by other trainer
The matter will be fully investigated.
The score at o'clock stood: Rowe
428; Hartman. 800: Ennis, 405.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
SPECIAL N T1CES.


NSUMPT1VES TAKE NOTICE !!
Every moment of delay makes your case more
hopeless, and much depends on the iudicious
choice OF q remedy. The amount of testimony in
favor OF DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as a cure
for Consumption, far exceeds all that can be
brought to support the pretentions Of any other
medicine see Dr. Schenck's Almanac, containing
the certificates OF many persons of the highest
responsibility, who have been restored to health
after being pronounced incurable by physicians oi
acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pulmonic SyruT
alone has cured many, as these evidences viii
show; but the cure is often promoted by the en-
ployment Of two other remedies which Dr.schencl
provides for the purpose. These additional RENE
dies are schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake
Pills. By the timely use of these medicines, &C
| cording to directions, DR.. Schenck certihes tha
most any case of Consumption may be cured.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principa
Office, corner Sixth and Arch SITS Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must b.
addressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
q Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure of Consumption and
all diseases that lead to it. such as stub
born Coughs, neglected Colds. Bronchitis.
Hay Fever, Asthma, pain in the side and
chest, dry hacking cough, tickling 10 the
throat, Hoarseness, Sore Throat and oil
chronic or lingering diseases of the throat
and lungs, DIR. KINGS New DISCOVERY
has no equal. and has established for itself
world wide reputation. Many leading
physicians recommend and use it in their
practice. The formula from which it is
prepared is highly recommended by all
medical journals. The clergy and the press
have complimented it in the most glowing
terms. Go to your druggist aud get q trial
bottle free of cost, or a regular size for 81,
For sale by @. Speidel, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
FOREIGN.
THE SUBMERGED CITY.
Great Suffering ana loss of life

LONDON. March l4.-The waters around
Szegedia are sDbsiding. The government
commissioner reports that he has rowed
through the submerged streets and found
three quarters of the town 10 ruins. He
thinks if the water remains few days
longer scarcely 200 houses will be left
standing. The burgomaster estimates
that several thousand persons have been
drowned. He attributes the disaster to
the Incidence of the inhabitants and to
the fact that the government commissioners
concentrated their efforts on strengthen
ing the dams aud not IN preparing to save
life.
A correspondent telegraphed Thursday
tnat thousands were starving The cor
respondent passed 10 one of the relief
boats 4OO persons who had taken refuge in
church. The boat was unable to afford
them any relief. There were hardly snv
serviceable boats available In a school
house ! 500 people had taken refuge and
were without food. Large numbers of
boats which were, proceeding to aid the
submerged city had been stopped BY a
storm, which had cut off communication
by river.
Sickness has broken out among the ref.
ugees encamped on the dykes.
A fearful storm is still raging. The
vast lake around the remains of the towr
is tossing like the sea. The inhabitantG
who have not yet been taken away are
crowded IN the city in citadel and upper
stories Of q few houses and in railway
wagons. These people are fairly provided
with provisions, but thousands are en-
camped on the dykes, and with those it il
impossible to communicate.
Four hundred corpses were recovered il
the village of SzeGed yesterday.
The river Naros is rising rapidly anc
threatens New Szegedin. Numerous vii
lagos in the vicinity are crowded with ref
ugees. Anarchy and confusion reign here
and in the surrounding country, becaus,
of an insufficient number of troops. Sew
eral incendiaries have been summarilv ex
ecuted.
A dispatch from Pesth, dated Friday
night, says northwestern storm drove th
waters across the dykes protecting Cron
grad, which contains 10000 Inhabitants
and the town was partially inundated. Th
people are actively repairing damages ant
may, perhaps, escape, as the storm ha
ceased.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
THE FRIEND OF ALL!
HOLLOW WAYS PILLS.

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD, and
act most Powerfully, yet soothingy on the
LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEYS and BOWELS,
giving TONE, ENERGY, and VIGoR TO the
whole system, They are wonderfully efica-
cious IL all ailments Incidental TO FEMALES
Young or old, and as a general FAMILY MED
ICINE, for the cure of most complaints they are
unequalled.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the signature Of j. HAYDocK, as agent for the
United States surrounds each box Of Pills anc
Ointment. Boxes at 25 cents, 62 cents ano 81 eacn
EE-There is considerable saving by taking ths
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY q Co., new Hofk'A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March l5.-Arrived, the
steamship City of New York from Liver
pool.
In the international pedestrian contest
the score at O'Clock this morning was:-
Rowell, 457 miles; Ennis 4S3; Hartman 4l3.
The Hudson river is open between this
city and Pouehkeepsie. The first stea-
mer of this season arrived at the later
place this morning.
A greater number of persons were in
Gilmore's Garden, this forenoon than on any
previous morning since the pedestrian con-
test was begun. 4 very large proportion of
those present were ladies who manifested
very decided preference for Hartman.
1t is believed he will make the 450 miles,
and secure the third mans share OF the
gate money, this is all he will be forced to
do. Ennis. walks we'll and is in fine form.
There are many expressions of regret that
he was sick the first two days, of the race,
otherwise it is held, he would be first at
the finish. Rowell, like Ennis, gives no sign
of fatague. The score at 10 a. N. Rowell
459 miles; Ennis 437; Hartman AIT.
At11 a. N. Rowell 463. Ennis 440:
AtI2 o'clock Rowell 467; Ennis 443;
Hartman 423.
Among the visitors to the garden this
morning. was the British Minister Sir Ed
ward Thornton and wife.
At about 1870 O'Clock .. III. Ennis, be-
gun his 450th mile, on run and made it
in 7 minutes and l6 seconds. the fastest
| mile Of the match.
| At about IL o'clock lady presented
| Hartman with large floral basket
| Roweli. who was walking at brisk pace
some distance behind, soon came abreast
and taking one side Of the basket walked
with Hartman around the track to the
cabin of the latter where the basket was
deposited. THIS incident elected thunderc
OF applause.
At2 p. m., Rowell, ATS miles; Ennis
450; Hartman. 430. Rowell was rendered
a large crown of flowers and laurels; on the
crown were two English flags and surmount
ling them the stars and stripes. Rowel
did not receive the tribute, and his trainer
placed 1t at his headquarters. Ennis re
loeived his share of flowers; he looks strong
with plenty of walk and run in him yet
| he, like Rowell, encourages Hartman anC
walks with him occasional laps, he IN
fortunately cannot be applauded, as RoweI
is for his maguanimous conduct, as if b
and Rowell enly make 450 miles, Euni
receives but one quarter of the receipts
whereas, if Hartman makes 450, also
Ennis will get 80 per cent. OF the gat
money.
One o'clock, Roweil, All; Ennis. 447
Hartman. AIT.
{ 1t is conceded that Hartman will cove
45O miles, and save his gate money. 1t
said Ennis and O'Leary have aIrcad
challenged Rowell. for the belt and tn,
the money has been put up.
As the day advances Hartman marl
ND his miles, and at 3 o'clock be mad
432; Ennis, 45O; Rowell, 476.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15

There is no doubt in our mud, after Pc
rusing the. testimonials, and investigating
the merits of PUTNAM's hot forged and
hammer-pointed horse shoe nails, which
are guaranteed not to split and silver in
driving, that they are superior to others
consequently are indispensable in every
blacksmith's forge throughout the length
and breadth of the land Owners of horses
should insist upon having them used il
shoeing in preference to cold rolled iror
cut nails, which lame horses The Pat
nam nail is the cheapest and best horse
shoe nail. and you get from 45O to 80(
nails more 10 box than Of any othel
make.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
Too Much Physic.

Yes, many people are killing themselves with
strong medicines. They are making miniature drug
shops of their stomachs. Pills, ,calome and blue mass
are taken in guam for constipation, biousneee
and headache. The vital organs become overpow
cred aed paralyzed by the use Of strong drugs the
designs OF nature become frustrated and disease il
the result. Constipation cannot be cured by the
use of drastic purgatiyes-it may give relief to-day
but the complaint will return tomorrow. Mild and
pleasant remedies are best for constipation, bill
ousness dyspepsia etc.. and for this purpose moth
ing equals Bailey's Saline Aperient 1t acts speed
lily and enectualy, il cooling, pleasant and spark
ling, and can hardly be called medicine. Largt
bottles so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15

Various Legislative Bi11s--A Repub1tcaA
omce-holder asks the Court to mak5
Democratic Newspaper pay $40, 700 for
his Damaged charaoter-.The Court de-
c1des Adversely to his character.
SPRINGFIELD, March l4.-But little i'm
portant business was transacted by the
legislature to-day in the house. Quite a
number of bills were reported from the
committee for passage, among them the
following: To enable the Park commission
| to take contracts to maintain public streets
leading TO public parks; to levy and collect
special assessments fof that purpose; to
provide that the governor appointment
| of com mmissioners for the Joliet penitenti
ary:shall be made with the advice and con-
sent of the senate; to require the trim
ming up of hedges along public highways;
to amend the law which regulates animals
running at large; to require the destruc
ton OF hackle burrs; TO indemnify the
owners of sheep in cases OF damage by
dogs; to provide that coal miners be per
mitted to select weighers of coal at the
mines; to amend the school law; to make
an appropriation for the institute for fee
bic minded children, with amendments re.
4 OUGiuR luC dppAUpAAaAiSb Ca
penses for two years to 100000 and the un.
expended balances; to revise the law in re-
lation to counties; to amend the Law fol
the incorporation of insurance companies
The libel suit of Jos K
Magaire, against the State Reg
J ister. which has occupied the at
tention OF the Saugamun county Circui
Court for the past two days, came to I
close at Il o'clock tonight and resulted il
: verdict for the defendant. The suit wa
instituted for the recovery of $4,000 fo
the statement by the Register that th
plaintiff, while state printer expert, vic
lated the Law 10 demanding and receiving
pay for days when he was not employed.
i CHICAGO, March IA Washingto
special says: CLERK Adams, of the house
denies that be has contemplated the ez
cluslon from the rolls of the house theIoW
members, because they were elected /
0 October and not in November. He say
: there is not particle Of foundation to
the statement"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
PENNSYLVANIA.

PITTsToN, March l5.-Phillip Hess and
Peter Frederick were killed in the Empire
colIiery, last night by a fall of roof-rock.
KENNETH SQUARE, March l5.-Busi-
ness at this place was entirely suspended
out of respect to the memory of BaYard
Taylor and many of the houses were drap-
ed in morning.
Governor Hoyt and a part Of Com
mittee of the state Legislature arrived early
also the grand chorus from the adjacen
towns, At Cedar Croft private buria
service was held. The parents OF Mr.
Taylor, being too infirm to attend the regu
| lar ceremonies. The funeral procession
then started for Longwood. where the re
mains of Mr.. Taylor, were inferred.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
Female Suicides.

Poor, frail woman! How sad the life and how
terrible the death of many. The midnight plunge,
the lovers leap the bloody dagger the p0isons
all brought into requisiion to shorten life.
And yet another mode of self-deetruction Is more
frequent than ell others combined, While mother
and daughter guilty, the father smiles assent
Females are absolutely hurryng themselves to pre-
mature graves by refusing TO cure the long list OF
female diseases that constantly afiict them. Some
have become pale, feeble and emaciated, while
Others suffer with monthly troubles of chronic
nature duplicating the whole system. Young girls
have become almost unfit for LIE and mothers drae
miserable existence. You can be cured of all fhfE
suffering, and why hesitatef DR. Dromgoole's I'm
glish Female Bi.ters has cured thousands and will
cure you. 1t is powerful permanent tonic and fe
male regulator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
PONDS EXTRACT is 4sfoa. + snrs f.%.; S1 mar

r. this, many will vOuch, the halt and the lame.
Alone other is true, better let them alone,
Non't ever allow them place In your home,
sCound advice you should ever respect,
exhaustion and anguish which go with disease.
Nerodical. sores, which deprive you of ease,
Throat Affections, catsrrh or very sore eyes,
Dheumatlc pains, and the piles, or poison from
II flies:
A II are cured by the E2tractswith wonderful skill
Commended by thousands beyond desc or pill,
This showing shoald make you respect.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15
To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.


PARIS, March l5.-The majority in the
chamber of deputies against impeaching
consisted of 1873 republicans and l34 legi
Inmates and Bonapartists. The minority
consisted of 15S republicans aud one Bon
apartist. The governments majority
taking the left at one was thus only 25; nine
teen republicans abstained from voting.
These, principally, were ministerialists
who were deferred by the views Of some
of their constituents from voting With the
Cabinet, although they would not vote
against it.
Emile de Girardin. in Lafrance Ed
mund About, in Di1 Neuvience Seicle an6
the nationals show wonderful unanimity il
demanding the withdrawal of Waddingtor
from the Premiership. It is believed there
will be more interpretations Of a crisis. and
in all probability of further modification o.
the Cabinet, before the Easter recess.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, March i5.-The British gov
erument has invited tenders for telegraph
to the South Africa and Mauritias, eithe
via Alden or India
The Cambridge University boat crew i
to compete with the Oxford 10 the annua
boat race. They began practice on th
| Thames to~day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-15

This species of chiIls generally more difficult
to eradicate Than any other. The miasm is of a
more virulent character. producing more bilious
ness with tendency to congestion. The whole
system becomes affected, the head suffers, the
bones and joints ACHE and there is high fever and
rapid pr0slratlon. QRinine will seldom cure
powerful vegetable tonic remedy has lately been
introduced which does not contain quinine or 9th
er poison. never affects the head, ears or nerves
cIeanses the stomach, opens the bowels and re-
Iieyes the congested liver. The article is knowr
as Days Ague Tome, which never fails to.cure thu
worst long standing cases.