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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

DIFFERENT STYLES. There was q good
deal of deviltry on foot during last sun
day and the following kilograms show
how two sets Of people looked upon it.
No. IA despatch from Wilkesbarre,
Pennsylvania, says: Last Sunday evening
four young men broke into the residence OF
Benjamin Smith, and beat Smith with the
handle of a pitchfork, and robbed him Of
sixty cents. Smith, who is So yesr old,
claims that the ~ruffians outraged his oldest
daughter and made several attempts TO burn
the house. Two men, Dolphin and Lotus,
implicated in the outrage, have beer ar
rested and will be takesn to Newport for a
hearing
Lawyers will argue the case pro and con.
The men will 60 to Jail for a year or so.
No "A despatch from Cass county,
Texas, says; Mrs. Clark, a respectable
married lady was yesterday brutality out
ragged and murdered. Three men were ar
rested, and one of them who confessed the
crime was horribly mutilatsd by the mob.
His clothing was saturated with coal OIL
AID then set on FIRE. He was then hang
ed"
QuerN,-which method will nave the
greater effect in deter.ug q repetition of
such crimes
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26
A MUSICAL BOoM.-Ludden s. Bates, {

A MUSICAL Boon .-Ludden s. Bates, the
Savannah Music House, in a~Pologising for
delay in filing orders say: Such a boom for
piano aud organs trade never was k.own.
Everybody and all creation besides is buy
ing instruments this year, and with all the
factories in America running full blast,
twenty-six hours = day, the demand is only
half supplied! Every factory is way behind
orders M every dealer is of course short of
stock and tornented with impatient and
often times unreasonable purchasers. One
manufacturer whom we represent is acts
ally four thousand pianos behind orders,
and wa doubt if he ever catches up.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

firluest corps Of L>,'s any 1t Frazcrs
farm, although the salne troops had fought
like heroes during the four days previous.
and were next day ~dcc.uIated ou the heights
of Malvern Hill. So, too, many a Yankee
who ran Ike a sheep from the plains OF
Manassas, or SUNDAY. would have stood like
a veteran if assaiIcd in the works OH A.
lington Heights, thee days later. \ sense
OF shame and stung Pride would serve where
''Patriutisin' failed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

InPRovING. = Fremont il improving
Messrs. Smith & Son will build TIVE brick
stores this spring. Parker & Co., Of Mt.
Olive, will also open store there. The
ladies Of Warsaw gave an sntertainmsnt On
FRIDAY night to aid the new church,
Charlotte is about TO have . toilet and
laundry soap factory. Burasville il about
70 ~;.eg;rtw. new churches.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

Oxford Free Lance: Our tobacco market
is attracting attention from many etae.
counties. A number Of farmers from Ae.o-
len burg county, Va, sold some portions o.
their crop 81 one of the warehouses on
Tuesday.--A party of capitalists are now
making arrangements to start in Oxferd at
An early day extensive Sasssfrxs Oil Work.
Engineer Hicks informs US t., {
only four miles Of the road bed now
Tlns.ns to be completed, and that the wo-~.
men on both ends are rapidly appr0ach'a..
each other. 1t is expected that the vii. .s
werk of grading will be finished the
last Of April.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

NoIE.-By the care 'essnese OF d IL essenEer-boy, sew
eral sheet. or "copy'' which should come in ar this
place, were lost on the street yesterday afternoon, too
late 10 be rel produced, tEls week. As soon as possible
small try to pet ahead with the 'aFetshes' AID give
a much larEer installn4ent III ach number.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

Pauline Markham, che fam~ns '..auty Of
the original Lydia Thompson company, has
been heard from in Arizona. She quilted
her husband and . ''Pinafore' company,
leaving a letter 10 uhicl she said that shs
v0 tired of both.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

prlatlons tor the building of the road, 10 he
paid IN cash out of the State Treasury, an
%nually, are For interest on the first mort
gage bonds, $50, 500; for the purchase of
iron and material. S570.0pO: aud for the
support of ~cnnvicts 50, 000-making in all
$l1i,5o0 To collect this money and place
II IN the Treasury the sheritf> GET ) per
cent. commission, amounting 10 s., 725,
which added 10 si74, 500, the amount col
lecred. makes SlS3. 600 In money collected
out OF your property every year.
Yhird. III. taxable property ofthc State
is So, 967. 4Sl. To rails, $lS3. 900. there
fore. out of this property requires tax
OF II cents on every 500 worth Of prpertv.
Ii Is a simple matter of calculation for each
tax payer to know the exact sum he pays
Annually and will continue Ia paw If you
decline to sell the road and decide TO 60 on
viii the work yourselves.
Fourth. The price To he paid for the
convIrts. that Is tn say So. 500 = year or
$l25,O % a head payable quarterly in cash
Will entirely relieve you of the burden OF
the maintenance Of 500 convicts.
1wrtth. This is the first offer you have
rad for the purchase of the road and for
it's completion hy private Teaus. 1t may
or may not he the last. But If l knew
absolutely that one equally advantageous
would be made to the General Assembly
IT ITS regular session next year. | would
still deem 1t my duty to place it in your
power to act now The extra session, l
hod upon investigation, will cost you about
$I3, Doc, detailed as follows
10 membt rs at "a per diem, $3.50
, presiding officers, 81 per
diem additional, 4
: clerks at So per diem, 35
4 door keepers at 81 per
diem. 10
4 servants at 81. SO per diem, 8
5 pages at 81 per diem, 3
Printing, fuel, lights and sta
tionary estimated at $29
per diem (ample), 20
Total per diem, $775
1t is thought that ten days will be amply
sufficient for the Legislature to pass upon
his question. Then. ten days at $775 per
diem, will aggregate, without mile
age, $7,75O.OO
10 which add mil taken
from the Auditors book, 5,637.75
Total cost, $l3, 3S7.75
This is less than one cent on each hundred
dollars worth Of property. To wait until
novf n, = " n, q no that tho chor.Ha cboI
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26
RANDOLPH A..


hanassas; the third Conflict OF the War.-North
Carolina als an important part In the fortunes OF
the day.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

A BLACK RECORD There are FIVE cases
of murder, two Of burglary, and one OF rape
and incest, to be disposed Of at the coming
term Of the Superior Court. In each of the
murder cases there are from two to eight
persons implicated. George and LIZZIE
Galloway, colored, are accused of having
thrown the body of the latters child to the
hogs Francis Hood, Frank Rankin and
wife, julie Baker, Tishia Hood and Rance
TuttIe are accused of implication in the
murder Of Francis Hoods child, whose body
was found on her premises in a horribly u
tilated and d~ecomposed state. Frank Young
and wife are accused Of melting Bob Pharr
to the killing of Kerr Watt, near Pineville.
Aus Mcknight is accused Of being one of
the murderers Of Blind Crump, aud Crump's
widow and a black boy named Dick Smith
are accused of completely. Ezekiel John
ston is accused Of shooting Peter Rea in a
quarrel in Providence.
William Palmer, colored, with a half doz-
en- aliases, accused of helping Bob Pharr to
rob the house of Mr.. J. N. Rea in Provi-
dence and Henry Horne, attempting to
enter the house of Col. r. NJ. Oates. Hen-
ry Goforth, colored, is accused Of an inces-
tous rape, the victim his daughter, hardly
l3 years old.
This is an ugly record for Mecklenburg,
and there was never before 50 large q num-
Der of capital cases on docket. The accused
in each aud every case are cOlored people,
and, although some of them are doubtless
innocent, the record is one which deserves
serious consideration. The majority Of
them are people who have come to Char
lotte within the last few years, the city hav-
ing come to be a sort of refuge for criminals
from South Carolina &C. Observer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

And Sherman,> brigade was not the only
one which maintained its organization
throuphouf.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26

NEWSPAPER POSTAGE We copy from
the Detroit Free Press, and again from the
Fdr4ner and Mechanic, an article recommen-
ding that Congress be petitioned to remove
the postage tax on newspapers. Let the
matter be pressed vigorously. and At once,
and let the n~ewspapers combine to fight
every Congressman who votes against such
a law. They are all very glad to obtain
the aid Of the press in "a adv oe their eieo q
rendering assistance. There is no good reA-
son in the world why an editor should be
made to pay postage on his subscribers pa
pers, and the law should be changed before
the present Congress .djournsi -kinstdn
Journal. rE .r.... J - -
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-26
Total cost,
$l3,3S7.75

This is less than one cent on each hundred
dollars worth of property. To wait until
next January means that the sherifs shall
collect Of you for the railroad this year $l75,-
600 that is to say, twelve cents on the 800
worth of property
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29

tools who aided him In his nefarious oper-
ations. These infamous acts are known
to all our citizens; they confront ana
shame Maine men wherever they travel IN
other States. Unless we desire to have
them repeated and Che disgrace Of them
cling ID 'us the honest voters, the sspiain
people OF Maine must stand up at thls
election and stamp the party responsible
for them With overwhelming defeat and
reprobation at the polls.
Resoired, That experience has demon.
strated the wisdom of the policy OF prohi-
bition, as auxiliary TO the temperance re-
form, and Us contributing to the material
wealth, happiucss and prosperity OF The
same as one OF the cardinal principles OF
the Republican party OF Maine.
~ Rssoired, That we are heartily In favor
OF the amendment or the Constitution pro-
yiding for the election of Governor by
plurality vote, and recommend its adoption.
Resoired, That we hail with pleasure the
second nomination of Danl +. Davis rs the
Republican candidate for Governor oil
Maine. He has proved himself honest,
incorruptible, able and popular; and we
again place the standard OF the Republican
party In his hands, feeling assured that he
will give his best efforts TO carry 1t 10 vic
tory aud IL will be successful by an old
time Republican majority.
The resolutions were adopted unani-
mously and the Convention adjourned at
80 Pm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29
HARTFORD.

LoCKE's MuLs.-The appearance OF this
village has been greatly changed from what
It was three months ago. 1t now has four
new buildings mostly completed.
A. G. Woodsum's store Is well under
way. He intends moving into 1t the first
week of July. The building is 30x6o with
large windows. In front 1t Is built after
the pattern of the store now occupied by
+. +. Rand 4 Co., at this place.
The grist mill built by J. G. Tebbets OF
Lisbon, is having the machinery. put In,
and the -four stones and bolter will be ready
early in July. It will be run by Mr..
Dawes OF Colebrook, N. H., who comes
well recommended as a flrst-class miller.
The building for the spool factory Is up
boarded and shingled, and large crew Is
hurrying it along to completion. A part
of the machinery il on the ground and the
remainder awaits orders for shipment.
This building Is 40xs0. two and one hall
stories in height. More OF this building
hereafter.
The young and old in this vicinity, In.
tend commencing the hay season by dedi'
eating the new spool factory about July 5,
of which notice will be given. If so, q
good time may be expected, As no pains
win be spared to make it frst-class ball.
Good music furnished and all will be In
vited. STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29

but honoriag ourselves and the people OF
this district, whom he has served so long
and with such brilliant success. We point
to him with pride as one OF the foremost
leaders of the great National Republican
party: one whose voice is always heard,
and whose strong right arm Is always
uplifted In the thickese OF the fray, and we
pledge to him our hearty and undivided
support.
Mr.. Savage was then called to the
front for a speech. He had heard dele
gates express regrets that Mr.. Frye was
not present at the convention. He said
that Mr.. Frye was entirely exhausted by
his labors at Chicago and at Washington.
That he was 10. be present at q meeting
of the National Committee in New York
next week. and that his friends advised
him to seek rest, in the meantime, among
the lakes and hills Of Oxford County.
This explanation was received as salts
factory by those who had hoped to hear
Mr.. Frye's speech of acceptance. After
a brief address upon the situation by Mr.
Savage. the convention adjourned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29

wooDsTocK.-At the Republican caucus
held here the 18th inst, Rev. Ransom
Durham was chosen chairman, and II. +.
Houghton Secretary. The following dele
gates were elected TO attend the State,
District and County Conventions: State,
Benjamin Davis, c. ID. Pickett, ]. L. Bow
ker; District, c. ID. Pickett, Benjamin
Davis. J. L. Bowker; County, d. J. Libby,
C. ID. Pickett, Benjamin Davis. The fol-
lowing Town Committee was also chosen
Rufus X. Durham, Horatio T. Houghton,
Ezra Ridlon, jr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29
4 Reign OF TERROR.
The Alarming lWcrease Of Heart
Disease. and the Symptoms
which Precede 10.
Leading 10 Scientific Invesiign.
tiou and nn Attempt 10 Check
It's Increase.
The Wonderful. Properties Of "Ssda-
tine,de -indis7 and how to Prop
erly Use II.


The mortality statistics OF this country
show that great proportion OF deaths
arise from Heart Disease. But aside from
the fatality which attends 1t, the inconven.
fence and suffering which even the first
stages bring make IL necessary to take
prompt measures for relief. Undoubtedly
the greatest remedy OF modern times for
curing diseases or the Heart Is "Sedatlne-
de- India which IL accomplishing such
wonderful results and attracting so much
attention. This great remedy possesses
ingredients specially designed for all the
numerous troubles OF the Heart. The CON-
binatIon Is the result Of long and careful
experiment, and II can be safely asserted
that when taken In time IL will cure In every
case. Do you ever have Nightmare, OPP
pressed feeling In side and breast, Irregu.
lar Action, Throbbing, Jumping, Flutter-
ing, Monetary Stopping, Slow Circula-
ton OF the Blood? These are all symptoms
Of Heart Disease. Those who are suffer
ing aud have never tried 1t should do so az
once; those who have ever tried IL do not
need to be urged TO do so again. II your
Druggist has not got II send one dollar and
Any cents To our address and IL will be
mailed TO you. Sole Agents In America,
Lobdell Chemical Co., ST. Louis, Mo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29

PARIs.-On the Esd Of this month, Lem
uel w. Jackson had sweet corn spindled.
julius A. King of this town wintered 30
sheep, from which he has this spring SO
lambs, among them 22 twins. None have
died, and out Of the flock only were still
born. He has given away 8, leaving him
"a which he keeps.
Last Sabbath the Baptist Sunday School
celebrated its forty-third anniversary, and
also the Robert Raikes centennial. In the
morning, DR.. Estes preached sermon
appropriate to the occasion, and this was
followed by anniversary exercises by the
school. The church was elegantly deco
rated with flowers, among which was
cluster Of bouquets, one Of which was
presented to each teacher, and Q harp,
which was presented TO DR.. Estes, Super.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29
SENATORIAL CANDIDATE.

Mr.. Editor:
Seeing that you offered your columns for
notice OF those whose names are 10 be pre-
scented to the Republican County Conven-
ton as candidates, deem Il not improper
TO notice the fact that the name OF Albert
S. Austin, esq, OF DiXaeld, will be pre-
scented as 4 candidate for the Senatorial
nomination from this part of the county.
Mr.. Austin by profession Is lawyer. lie
early engaged In the "Iron Clad" reform
movement, and has been, and yet Il, one Of
its most faithful and earnest workers.
Well up In scholarship, Mr.. A. has for 8
considerable number OF years been super
visor OF schools, aud the State Superin.
tendents reports show the interest he has
manifested in our public school system,
and the knowledge he has OF It's needs, by
the valuable suggestions copied In them,
from data furnished by Mr.. Austin In his
reports TO the superintendent Office. He
Is well versed In all such things Us are nee
essary to 1t him for State Senator. A
very pleasant speaker, a sound reasonsr,
decided IN his views and Republican be-
cause Republicanism is right, he would be
an honor to the party electing him, wise
and valuable legislator, and Is worthy Of
all the honor an election would carry with
It, lie has been a Republican from the
year 1856, commencing to vote in the Free
mont and Dalton campaign. Like Petro-
leum V. Nasty, he never scratched name
or cut ticket" His name was never
before presented for nomination TO any
Office. He served during the Rebellion in
Massachusetts, regiment; was on Hook
ers staff during considerable part OF the
war, and was commended by that General
for his valuable services. The name OF
Mr.. A. is presented by movement Of vot-
ers In his behalf, who not only wish to
honor him, but to select ft and proper
candidate for the suffrage OF the people !;
one who Is from, and OF, the people, and
whose name would prove source OF
strength to the ticket II placed thereon.
sW."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29

OxFoRp-Delegatcs to County Convcn-
ton from oxford: George p. whitney,
WIN. S. Dodge, Henry w. Coy, Thomas
Baker. Republican Town Committee ;
VIM. S. Dodge, Geo. =. Whitney, Thomas
Baker.
The authorities OF the Grand Trunk have
settled with Mr.. Albion Edwards and Mrs.
s. X. Edwards, for the severe injuries
received at their station ut Oxford, Jan.
2lst, 1879. They have both recovered so
As 10 be able To attend 10 business. Mrs.
T. received four thousand dollars, and Mr..
T. thirty eight hundred, with the expenses
Of the attending physicians paid. The
course of the Grand Trunk management
has been most honorable in the whole mat
ter. II Is hoped that they may see the
necessity Of building new station at Ok
ford, rs the old building IS so located as
To render persons doing business there la
BILE 10 disaster from passing trains, they
not being able TO see q train approaching
from the south.
II gives me great pleasure to record an
incident that occurred on the train between
the oxford station and Portland on Satur-
day last Mr. ID. b. Wood, passenger
on the train, accidentally dropped his wal
let, containing abont seventy dollars. II
was returned to him In half an hour AFTER
wards by Mr.. Daniel Pratt, the conductor
on the train.
take great pleasure in announcing that
a new Universalist parish was organized
at Oxford, Thursday evening, June Sd. l
think our friends have every reason to feel
encouraged at the present outlook Of this
parish. One year ago, there had been no
regular preaching OF our faith in this VII
lage-only at rare intervals, occasional
preaching. Since last Sept, they have
maintained regular preaching, half the
time. year ago, only very few fam
lilies were known positively to sympathize
with our faith. Today, | think at least
twenty families are ready to cast in their
lot with US; and they are earnest and
active. The services, at present, are held
In school-house. But 1t Is hoped that by
another spring, they may be able to build
small chapel. Already, the Ladies Cir
Gle, wide awake and efficient organiza-
ton, have saved q considerable sum for
this purpose. And this will, undoubtedly,
be largely augmented during the present
year. They have arranged for straw
berry festival, for next Friday evening.
There is a disposition on the part Of our
friends here, to 90 .forccard, and l feel very
sure success will crown their Efforts
II. S. W., In Gospel Banner.
DIR. Holden, our Census taker, has COM
pleted his work and finds small Increase
of population from 1870. The population
of our neighboring town-Otisheld-has
decreased about one hundred and ffty
since 1870.
Somebody stole two single harnesses and
and one double harness from Cyrus Hayes
stable last Saturday night.
This week the Republicans OF this village
will run out their great flag, with Garfield
and Arthur and Davis and Frye's names
thereon.
Many of our farmers will commence hay
ing this week. The crop will be quite
light.
The large lumber boat, Ella, made her
first trip last Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29

,nteudeut OF tho school. Baskets hanging
from the chandelier and lamps, attracted
particular attsnt,on l6r their beauty ano
simpllcity. Nh Eunics Eaton, we under,
Sid, Is sgtitlsd 70 credit for the nora q
display, which has nsvsf 81 eq0a''e' ~
thla srtioa.
HsWkes & Garland have dissolved part
usfship. s. u. Hawkes. will continue ousi
ness at the old stand. Chandler Garland
will close up the affairs Of the late nF"
See I'D In another col.
Change Of time on Grand Trunk today
Rswson's stage will leave the Hill at
p. m. instead Of g., rs heretofore. W"
run to other trains ~ usual.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29

So. PARIs.-Mr. L. +. Keene says he was
not the man serenaded by two bands, Sat
urday week. It was another party We
had our information from member OF the
band, and presumed It was correct, but u
proved to be brazen fraud. keene was
treated to the music at later date.
Mr.. Colby OF Oxford County Dry Goods
Store, proposes to close out portion OF
his stock, and will hereafter make spec
ialty Of fancy goods. The tailoring de-
partment will be continued. In addition,
he win put in dressmaking department
which will be In charge Of an experienced
and fashionable dressmaker from the city.
Bolster 4 Robinson advertise large line
of Haying tools. Give them call when
In need Of such goods. "a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-06-29
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ALBANY, June 81. James F. Bird went
into his barn to shoot 4 crew that vas
pulling up his potato<B. His gun<kicked''
and knocked him Into an unconscious
state. When he recovered he found the
hay around him OH IRE. He was unable
to cxtinguish 1t, and his barn and shed
were entirely consumed. Fortunately for
him he had an insurance OF $500 IN the
Grange Mutual Co. ~. -.
Our ..'oldest inhabltant," hr. John Cum
mings, aged So years, Is quite sick, and
not likely TO recover. Geo. French Is In
feeble health, not able to be in his store,
and is closing up business. l..