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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

Ok THE WAR-PATH. That most
worthy lady aud excellent physician for
women and children, Miss Lace, Of San
Jose, not being a member Of either OF
the State Medical Societies, has been
notified by the Santa Clara County Med
ical Society that she must no longer
practice medicine in this community.
Miss Lace has practiced her profession
in this community for a period Of six
teen years, aud with the most remarka-
ble success. While some legaliZed ply
sicians, during that period, have fur
nished corpses enough to stock a good
sized graveyard, only two of Miss Lace s
patients we're ever carried hence, and
one OF them was past all hope Of recOv-
cry when she was called TO attend the
case. How many OF our Medical Society
can show so fair a record? We believe
there is nothing in the law to prohibit
Miss Lace from practicing as a nurse,
and in that capacity, with the knowl-
edge aud concurrence Of her patients,
she can exercise her admirable curative
skill in their behalf. We hope she will
try it,.and trust 10 the good sense Of our
courts and community to sustain her.
lhe time, We trust, is not distant when
every physician will be obliged to stand
upon his own merits, and not upon a
diploma, which, in four cases out OF fl We.
Is mere shield for the worst kind of
I quackery.-Sdn Jose lfercuTy.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08
Intellect in Rrntes.

\ late number Of Nature furnishes the
following evidence Of intellect in brutes:
A correspondent has a we'll bred cat
which never steals food, even when
placed in her way-neyer partaking uu-
less express permission is given. This
cat has kitten, less refined than her
self, which takes after its other parent,
a half-wild eat Of the neighborhoOd.
One cold morning she was quietly rest
ing herself by an open fireplace, near
which was placed a plate Of cooked fish
to be kept warm for the family break
fast. The kitten, smelling the savOry
morsel, was seen to approach the plate
with evident intent 10 steal a breakfast.
The mother cat was observed to mani
fest her displeasure by an angry growl
at her offspring, which, not being prop
erly needed, was Immediately followe ed
by smart blow with her paw upon the
chest Of the kitten with force sufficient
to overturn IL. On recovering its bal
ance the little creature, with q humili-
ated air, quietly retired to another part
Of the room. Another correspondent in
the same issue OF the periodical named
has cat, great pet of the household,
upon the back of which some highly in
flam mable oil was accidentally spilled
y short time after, when near the fire
falling cinder suddenly set pool
pussy's back ablaze. The creature
with more intelligence than would bs
manifested by many of the human kind
made rush through the open door fol
a watering trough, which stood SON,
three hundred feet distant, into which
she plunged, and from which she as rap
idly clambered. shook the dripping
water from her sides and paws, and thei
trOtted gently back to her quiet cOrne
by the fire. Puss was accustomed to SCI
the fire upon the hearth extlnguishe,
by water every night.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

OATMEAL AS AN ARTICLE OF DIET
IL is surprising how enormously the
consumption of oatmeal has increased
in our cities within the past few years /;
but we suspect that it's merits as a
cheap and highly nutritious food are
not so generally appreciated in the
country. Every one knows how gener-
ally it is eaten in Scotland, aud in some
parts Of England it Is equally popular
as an article of diet. a correspondent
of an English exchange says: "In West
Cumberland, WestmOreland and North
Lancashire, especially in the rural
parts, it forms the staple of our food,
not only amongst the labOring classes,
but also in the families of tradesmen
and the.well-tO-dO; the children Of most
of them have pOrridge at least once q
day. For the past forty years l have
made my breakfast Of piut Of oatmeal
porridge, with very rare exceptions, and
nothing else, fasting for four hours
afterward. If, however, take any
other form OF breakfast, I find myself
very hungry before the next meal,
which is never the case when | have
had my porridge. l feel assured that II
the laborers Of the southern counties,
with their children, would but take a
basin of oatmeal aud mild pOrridge
night aud morning, with such. otheI
food as they can procure in the interval
we should have q much stronger anC
healthier race Of men and women that
now exist. A few years ago I had {
DevOnshire girl living with me as 1
servant. The girl was willing enough
to work, but had not the stamina I,
perform it. This found, on questioning
her, arose from the deficient and i'll
advised diet on which she had beer
reared. She shortly began to take he
porridge night and morning, and this
with a daily midday meal Of meat
enabled her to perform her duties witt
ease"
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

In business there is much stagnation
ami merchants, who were exhiiarate,o
by the great advance in prices "hicu
speculation helped forward last ~
tumn, are despOndent over their lnaeil'
ity to gather in even moderate prohts'
The inevitable decline after that suduehi
unhealthy, and obviously transltoiy
expansions, set in early 10 the opEIug,
and has continued up 10 me opening o.
the Summer. That u VIII De ehecheG
and nrices established on their normal
basIs before Fall, Is not probable. We
nav therefore anticipate dull Summer
for trade.-M y. Sun.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

Open an oyster, retain the liquor In
the lower or deep sheel, aud IL viewed
through q microscope 1t will be found to
contain multitudes Of small oysters,
covered with shells, and swimming
nimbIy about-12O Of which extended
but one inch. Besides these young oys-
ters, the liquor contains variety OF an
ImaIcule, and myriads Of three distinct
species of worms.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

VI. Scheurer, the elder, found that
when meat mixed with flour and bakers
Yeast is allowed to ferment, these be-
become thoroughly blended in the
bread, and, II The operation is properly
conducted, no trace Of the meat remains.
Bread prepared thus aud dried will keep
for years without alteration, and when
dissolved in hot water makes an excel
lent, nutritious soup.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

The introduction Of alum in flour, for
various purposes, has been a trick Of
the baker for the past one-hundred
years. Fortunately for society, its in-
PRODUCTION is limited now to a few un-
scrupulOus ones. Iu England, France
aud Germany it is an offense punishable
by fine and imprisonment TO use alum
in any connection with articles Of food
IL shonld be so in america.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

\ committee on tahleaux at Centen-
NAL celebration in Vermont Issued an
invitation asking 'all the pretty women
10 town 10 meet at the hall to take
part in the tableaux, and every woman
in the place came to time. That com
mittee knew how to get plenty Of help.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

There is not q more restless fugitive
upon the earth than he who is cOntinu
ally pursued by his own guilt; nor a
worse vagabond than be who is at the
beck of his own lusts.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

Summer silks look better when
trimmed with plaitings, or frayed ruch-
ings Of the same material, than when
adorned with satin, which makes them
look too heavy.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

Simple and pretty substitutes for ties
are made from straight pieces of siIk
muslin or India null, laid in eight folds
from end to end, aud trimmed ali around
with lace. These are pinned at the
throat In such a way that one end
makes fan turning TO the left, while
the other falls straight down.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

Although sixty years old, Herbert
Spencer is 80 vigorous that ne runs up
stairs two steps at time.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08
LITTLE "RHODY.
IrRoM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

. r AAhf=A " q ~ As--N-
PRovrDENCE, r. l., June Is, 1850.
To rIIE EDITOR OF THE NEW NoKrHwEsT;
Since writing my last letter, event has
crowded upon event so rapidly that the
question with me is not what to write,
but what can be best excluded from my
limited space.
FGOTIsTICAL GRADUATES.
The "class of 80" spoke their little
piece and stepped down from their mo-
mentary elevation before the'peOple this
week. and now are lost to view in the
crowd of laborers and matters. A few
short months will teach them that now
they must carUe a place for themselves
10 the busy world or sink into that OBJ
livion which so many graduates have
reached before them. The friends Of a
graduate were asked what his future
plans we're.
"He has not decided, but talks OF be-
coming a journalist; If he decides to,
he will make an engagement with the
New York Tribune"
The assurance with which this was
said astonished me, as, talented though
/ knew him to be, yet nothing had ever
hinted of gift for that. Astonished, /
asked:
"How came he to think Of that? Has
he a taste for it? Has he a particular
gift for writing?"
''Oh, no but then he is very smart,
you know. He doesn't care TO study
for profession it's so long before one
can command a lucrative practice either
as doctor or lawyer. AS journalist on
the Tribune, be would get fifteen hund-
red or two thousand dollars salary"
All this was so decidedly asserted that
it was most amusing to one who knew
by experience that "green uns" could
not command for their first years l1rdc-
tice at writing-ior the TriJme's waste
basket, probably-collateral enough to
keep them in stationery
IL that is a sample of the cOnceit bred
in colleges, it is small wonder that so
many graduates are never heard from,
or become merely great nothings."
Experience is a college that commands
n situation.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

Iron has gone up so high that poor
people cannot afford to have it 10 their
blood now.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

On the night Of March 29th, a shower
oi iron fell at Cantania, in Sicily. For
several hours there was a shower of me-
teorlc DUST accompanied by rain, and
TINS dust contained fragments OF iron.
ELMER IN pure metallic state or in me-
taliic PARTICLES surrounded by an OK
odized crust. The fragments were oi
many shapes and sizes, and were readily
attracted by the magnet They only
differed IN size from shower cf ;p-ulites
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08

When pastors preach against the
vanity of false things, the ladies Know
switch is which.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08
Gbe }tpw }lort5west

\ Journal for the People.
Devoted to the Interests OF Humanity.
Independent in Politics and Religion.
Alive to all Live Issues, and Thorough =
Radical in Opposing and Exposing .
Wronsy OF the Masses.
Correspondents writing over assumed sign
tu1es must make known their names 10 the
Editor, or no attention will be given 10 their
communications
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08
MRS. HARDNESS WILL.

BY ABIGAIL SCOTT DUNIWAY,
AUTHOR OBJ "JUDrrH EEID~ "EruEv nownr
'AnrE AND HENRY LEE,7 srHE IrArIl
HnNE,H "siAbeE uoHRIseN."
"FAcr, FATE AND FANCy."
Ilc-, FrC., BIC.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-08
r. 1. SCHOOL OF DEsIG'

AS we foretold in our last, the first
week iu June was honored by the second
annual exhibition Of the above school.
The work for the last term has been un-
der the instruction of new teacher, G..
w. Porter. The drawiDga appear more
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

HE FsTEEN \. c. r. R-r-~
after adjournment of the late >n. "
the FARMER \ MECHASrCmlm.:. 49,
certain parties were delighted -.
pecf OF getting their claims .e Pa.
Railroad settled: and that ,l0"-~
would stand IN Mr. Best's way e
tlement. or compromise. Should ,.
The Ashevllle Citizen now STA. e..
the survey was ordered on the NJ ".s-
VISION some time since. and r..
Clayton. ore OF the creditors of. liz
Germ, Tor himself and Others. W.. --
waited upon the engineers gra
notified them Of their ohiect; '".t
being lone hy the new conn " NIX
line, as they claimed to W H.. "@ ias
and Wouid refuse consent 30 -.
until their debts were paid tn
was completed, however. Tne.s. >~.Fs
Mayor Atkinson went over to I,.. "a-
ade at an intermediate point a... -",-
TWO ilue>, so cOnviCtS would he 4A
To both, 1t was found the only nrs.
Wood and water could be had r.. ~
property OF Nr. +. Clayton. Tn.
man refused to allow n stockaa.
property, and renewed the notice ,f 1878
ton to work, and notifying nart;.
he and associate creditors womb .... .+.
"'ulli lhf.Lt BIB
right OF the new compau to n~a
cupy the property. -"' I'D.
\ few weeks since the attorney os.
ne" company. IN behalf of the comn.,.
sent IA letter to each creditor ra,,,.
written agreement on the part of .s.i
ltor that thenew COMPANY should
TO Work and in case this the rrtE.
c!a'ln should he concluded rs valid
new company should have a first I.,
the property for the actual amour+ of
put upon the property for the actual amo...
ignored entirely. WIS
IA there Is a question of law jrv,I,
me title TO the property existing. and m...
a"so!ute by the contest of the creditor. ~.
the time being the new company der,I.t
not TO await the conclusion of li,iga.igr
pue 20 puI the ioree to work at once aa5
vigorously on the French Broad line I-
the meantime steps will at once be tsll
TO settle this matter" "'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

JUST Solve have inadvertently omit
ted to speak of the excellence of the Farmer
and 1Nechontc as an agricultural paper. In
stead of the stale and trite things about
farming to be found in all the almanacs.
the Farmer and Mechanic prints a vast
amount OF general and State news. 1t is this
feature OF the paper we wish to commend.
The mission of the newspaper is to en-
tighten. Hence so many stupid failures
among agricultural papers. = Charlotte
Observer.
After thanking our cotemporary for his
courtesy, we must regret that we cannot
better deserve the compliment. It IS our
ann to make a Family Home Paper, adapted
to the needs of all classes Of Carolinians.
ton of the work necessary on such a naper
He must have new items, crop reports, and
intelligent views on practical topics. from
patrons IN every part Of the State. One of
these days we may get them. Until then.
the paper must fall short of it's full car acity
for usefulness and interest.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

Maj. Thos. Sparrow has been nomina-
ted for the Legislature in Beaufort county.
A darkey named 10 Roark was murder
ed by another darkey named John Norris in
the public square at Lincolnton.
At Carthage, on Thursday there was
a grand demonstration; music. parade,
flowers, etc. Both the candidates spoke
and by all accounts Buxton was worsted.
He would naturally speak under difficulties
where SO large a majority of the public were
opposed to him.
An extraord nary story comes from the
territory of New Mexico. A prospector
noticed specimens of gold in the mud walls
of some adobe houses in a small hamlet.
Assays were made and produced from three
thousand to sir Thousand dollars IN qoH per
ton The dispatch adds:-'Gov. Wallace
has Just returned from the place. He
measured 1000 feet along the vein. The
whole of the village is built on a ledge, and
rock worth three dollars per pound has been
thrown about as if worthless"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

THE JOINT Discussion IN WILSoN.-At
an early hour last Tuesday morning lmmense
crowds of people from Wilson, Wayne.
Greene. Pitt. Edgecombe. Nash and John
ston counties poured into Wilson to heartEe
political issues of the day discussed by the
rival candidates for the office OF Governor.
Judge Buxton had never visited Wilson be
fore and his reputation as a judge had lead
bis political friends, and many dissatisfied
aud lukewarm Democrats here i hope and
expect that he would prove himself an over
match Tor the Governor on the huStIngs.
-Four years ago, after a long and tlreSome
ride the Governor reached Wilson after
night and was unexpectedly called on for a
speech and MS effort on that occasion left an
untavorable impression as to his ability as a
canvasser. and having never since had an
opportunity to address the people of Wilson
he arrived here last Tuesday with many pre-
JUDGES against him. But that he success
fully overcame them all. was shown by the
marked attention which he soon enlisted
from the vast audience assembled on this
occasion. Partisan zeal has never vet 50 far
warped our judgment as to induce up to ex-
aggerate the merits our political leaders, nor
to forget our duty to deal honestly and cal
dldly with our leaders.
We mean 40 dlsrespect to the distinguish-
Ell gentleman when we say that j Judge Bux-
ton as a stump speaker is a perfect failure.
lie soon lmpresses every one who hears b III
with the idea that In a political canvass he
Is entirely out of his natural element. He
reminds US OF a timid school boy. who knows
that he Will have a speech to say, and who
feels a wonderful relief as soon as it is said.
Gov. jarvis, on the other hand is a bold.
aggressive and ready DICTATOR, and il his log
lcal arrangement of facts and arguments
shows 40 quarter to his adversary. i'd
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

oHAPEL Hull TRANSACTIONS tho y.y
AR. ). W. McCauley has purc6ased r..
morse power steam engine to be nsad ;nr.
mig MS mills and cotton gin.-0nIr 49,.
STUDENTS remain at the University, At nr,..
9nt, ten Old students and two Freshmen
Inc latter being S. J. Chauncev, .r NJ
remington, Columbus Co. \ & IA
Nr. Kumph, of South Carolina. We Io.u"
mat the prospect for a large attendanco $50.
the University at its approaching session
Is good. In fact, it is SAID that more annE.
cations bave been made to enter the III.
NeISi'y at It's next session than harp been
MADE at any one time since the var
henry Ward, colored, colored. STOLE .o...
wheat from Miss Cynthia Ellis. and WAS
tracked to Dowd Hudson's mill. BENZ sr.
rested ne confessed various rascafties r..
salo he knew OF the burning of Mrs Lopo.
smoke house and the attempt to enter n,
warehouse OF Mr. ID McCauiey. and imuF-
ca1eu Lun brewer and Rom Shaw. both
o?lIieu brewer was arrested Tuesday
Ilsht ana put on trial "Wednesday. Ne,,r-.
Jones Watson and j. Is. Mason. anIcaral
Tor Brewer, and j. NJ. Alexander, F,o. tar
Ine state. Ward swore that Brewer enter
ed the smoke house and took ont Same 1|l-.
and returned and set the smoke hou.r..
hIe. That when Brewer did this. he watch
ca at one cad OF the house and Shaw at III.
other. brewer was not allowed to give bal.
ana was sent on to court on a charge Of al
Soh. Durlng the trial Of Brewer, Officer
Cieei VINO had gone to Durham t. arr.-.
3haW, returned with his prisoner. Mr.
Jones Watson appeared for Shaw. and Mr.
a Alexander Tor the State. The evidence be-
ing the same as that against Brewer. Shaw
committed to Jail s'Durbam;-."
write to tho Leager as follows As a re~-
worthy man, one who has flleI mitoru.r..
20 tue satI>iactIOn Of every ono. ult. Vn..-
/ meihper OF the executive c|oul.n1t. .n"
As an editor Of a true blue Democrat.
laS been un>rarIng II uprootiug ....s..
ana all it attendant evil. We -.-
sest the name OF Caleb b. ttreeu. E-1.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

IoIsNoT HOME ITEMS. Result of Wilson
county Democratic primaries: r.. j. Taylor,
nnomlnee for the Legislature Jesse NJ.
Taylor for Sheriff (by 20 majority over John
L. Bailey }. ". Farmer, treasurer; Aug.
Bryant, register; II. W. Peele. coroner.
Good men, all Of them.-The Democrats
OF Pitt have selected the 2Sth day of Aug,
tor holding their county convention
Mrs. }: K. Griffin, wife Of our clever Metho-
DIST minister at this place, lett on Monday
last for Oxford.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

HE POPLAR TENT FAIR.-Probably fifty
persons from Charlotte went over Yesterday
to the Poplar Tent fair, some of whom
returned last night. The crowd was esti-
mated at from two to three thousand some
say fully three thousand. The grounds
have been neatly fenced in, and there was
an arbor for the speaking. Prof. Kerr
State geologist, delivered a lengthy address
on the agricultural resources of the State.
making valuable suggestions to farmers.
ana touching some what spiritedly on the
character of the legislation in relation to
the agricultural interest. Col. Chas. r.
Jones made an address en- wheat and the
adaptabllity of North Carolina soil and eli
mate to It's production. Mai. G.. Dowd was
10 nave delivered an address in the after
noon, but lad not done SO up to the time
our reporter left the grounds. The exhib
ltlon came-tully up 10 anticipations. The
stock department was especially well repre.
the horses and cattle being consid-
cred something extraordinary. Among the
principle exhibitors were DR.. Columbus
Mills and Mr. Hoiebrook. There were so
stalls filled with stock which would have
done credit to any fair. The other DEPART
ments were better and more fully represen-
ted than they have been before. The pres
dent OF the association, Mr.. SHAKESPEARE
iarrlss, and the chief marshal. Mr. Chas
Mcdonald, were highly cempiimented> ON
the management OF the exhibition and the
o'der that was maintained
throughout tile day.-Chariette OJseyrcJ.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

PERsoNAL.-Capt. j. Z. Burroughs.
member of the late General Assembly, pass
ed through Raleigh en- route for Asheville.
and a three weeks tour in the Piedmont
tobacco farming counties. Our mountain
friends must not attempt to entice awav
Granville good Democratic citizens like
Capt. Burroughs. --Mr G.. w. Harris
will make her home in Washington City af-
Carr and family went to Allegheny Springs
on Saturday last. Several Durham families
are here .-Mrs. Gov. Pickens, and Miss
Douschka, are at Asheville. -Lots of
last years brides going to house keeping.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19
RYE y WHEAT IN NORTH CABo1H,

-. CT n -VVKIH~
Last tall paid for % bushels Of rye 5000.
For cutting 1t in June, [ paid $500, and
tor having 1t threshed, this week, l paid
szl.oO making a total of ST. 30. There
were 2o4 bushels. and it is worth 500 50
which sum Will pay handsomely for not onIy
seeolng the land but tor the entire prepar
"a beautiful stand.-D. ". c. Renhow ~
Patriot. III
The land that | raised oats on is second
bottom, had been in clover and orcbari
grass for -four years. [ turned the socon5
crop OF clover under with a two morse niaw
the hrst Of September and seeded tbraa
bushels OF Rust Proof Oats TO the acra
%ploughing them in with a bult-tongue, then
narrowed the land well, and raised 400
bushels on Fl acres.-J. ". Nadswortb -
Charlotte Den,ocrut. III
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-19

On WING.-I have been quite indis-
posed for the past two weeks. but eynect 70
start out on Grand Rounds for the F. &
NJ. in a day or two. There is a protract~d
meeting in progress at Old Bethel, Orange
Co., conducted by Revs, Gibbons and Wal
ker. Also, a Primitive Baptist Association
at Shiloh, in Person. Died in Durham
Aug. l3, after lingering illness, and typhoid
fever, Mrs. Fannie Speed. On Monday. in
Durham, of the same disease, Mrs. Eva
O,Neii, wife of John O'Neil, and daughter
of NJ. B. Barbee, of Raleigh. The wheat
crop of Orange threshes out ahead of anv
year since the war. Corn promises we'll.
So does tobacco. J. " d