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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

Reidsville Times: And you were
never at Cape Hatteras the deaths head
to North Carolina that all the sailors so
much dread. Well, 1t must he sight.
[ talked with Senator Respess OF it;
he canvassed there last summer The
mosquitoes were SO thick that in bis
own language you could chink pcrditiou
with them. But that lighthouse is grand
wonderful. 1t cost the government
81, OOe, 900. 1t stands 2lO feet high
and throws a revolving compound light
twenty miles over the ocean. On
Diamond Shoals, which is sure death
if vessel once touches it, is a bello-
wing buoy which covers the whole ten
ten mile area of the shoals and gives
the sailors warning. have heard it
seventeen miles, said Senator Res
pass 1t roars like bull only thou
sand times louder. But the mosqui-
toes the mosquitoes II candidIy believe,
said the Senator you might strip a man
and lash him to to tree, they eat
him up in an hours time.
An account of very ingenious es-
cape comes from Michigan. As Peter
Mulvany, wealthy farmer of Marengo,
was crossing the Kalamazoo river at
that place on one of the cold days of
last week, he stepped into an air-hole
that was concealel by a thin crust OF
ice in the middle of the channel. where
there is depth of several feet and
quite 4 current. He fell on his chest,
with his arms extended on the ice in
ioI, Int = hn
of his body was in the water and as he
was weighted down with his wet and
heavy clothing it seemed impossible for
him to get out. until by presence Of
mind and forethought rarely equaled
be conceived the idea of wetting the
buckskin niitteus he had on and letting
them freeze to the smooth ice, when
his own strong arms would answer for
his safety. But to attempt to do this
was hazardous, AS his body was so
poised on the edge of the ice that by
any movement of his arms backward
he was ia danger of losing the slippery
hold he already had, of sinking back
into the stream and of being drawn
under by the current. Another risk
WAS that should he wet his overcoat
SLEEVES tuey WOuiu lDSldutiy duntTe 10
the ice and he would be helpless and
soon perish from the intense cold. 1t
was his only hope and he resolved to
take the chances. By carefully bring
ing his right hand back by his side be
succeeded in wetting the mitten on
that hand, and then extending it ahead
as far as he could reach it until the
mitten was firmly fastened to the ice !;
be then withdrew bis hand and seized
it and .hus had firm support, He
served the mitten on the other hand in
the same way and thus became master
of the situation and readily pulled him
self out of his perilous position.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
NORTH CAROLINA
AW AXE
SEE WHAT OUR EDUCATORS SAY.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CARoLIsA)
SrATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
July 18th, 1880.
TIL. Appleton Readers, entire scIioS, have been
used by the teachers during the last two
sions OF the Normal School, and have given en-
tire satisfaction. We do not hesitate to endorse
methods suggested in these Readers, when fol-
lowed will produce intelligent and expressive
readers. The selections are good, the Phonics
simple aud thorough, and the spelling exercises
-'- ]. L. ToMLINSoN, Instructor in English.
JOHN f. DUGGER,
Teacher Of Reading and Phonics.
b. w. HATCHER,
Teacher of Phonics, Arithmetic and Analytical
JIM WRATHERLY,
Teacher of Reading and Phenies.
From Maj. Robert Bingham, A. NJ, Supsrn-
tsndeat Of Bingham School.
MEANWHILE, N. e., March 18th, 1879.
al have examined with consider able care the
Appleton's Fifth Reader, sent to me some weeks
ago by Gol. William Butler, and l like it very
much. All things considered think 1t the best
book Of it's kind that have seen."
From George I. Winston, Professor OF Latin
in the University Of North Carolina and Pres
ident of the State Educational Association.
CHAPEL HILL, N. O., October 29th, 1880.
"I am greatly pl, ased with Appleton's Readers.
Their merits are of the highest ORDER and entitle
them to the widest distribution in our schools
The earlier Numbers OF the series are especlaLJ
interesting and cannot fail to attract children BY
the variety of the selections and the beauty of
the illustrations. The entire series is long
step ahead of the Readers that have seen used
generally in our schools
From Rev. A w. Mangum, ID. d Professor
of English and Moral Philosophy in the Univer-
sity of North Carolina. ~ 1000
CHAPEL HILL N C i, October 30th, 1880.
"Ap, leton's Readers worthy OF special
Recommendation. In addition to their varied lit
erary m, rit they cha lenge patronage by their
freedom fron that sectional spirit which renders
so many Northern publications repellent to
Southern feelings.
From Hon. Kemp p. Battle, Pre-ident of the
University Of North Carolina.
CHAPEL, HILL, n. c., March, 1880.
''I do not hesitate to say that 7 think very
highly of Appleton's Readers
Teachers school officers desiring any of APP
pletons school publicat ons, should address,
j, w. THAGKS1ON,
General Agent for South Atlantic States,
Nov Z5-6m. Raleigh, n. G..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

WHY BRIDAL Tours ?-An eminen.
physician Of New York, upon the occa-
sion of his daughter marriage, pro-
hibited her from going on the usual
bridal tour. He did this from consid
erations Of health and delicacy which
are. not generally borne in mind. The
first experiences Of bride are such
that she would naturally court retire
msnt and rest rather than ostentatious
publicity. A young couple IN public
cars and at hotel tables cannot keep the
precious and happy secret all to them
selves. Their newly formed relation
tells itself in thousand ways. Of this
the bride is conscious, and the ordeal TO
sensitive young woman Is most trying.
Then, the sudden change in the life Of
the woman is liable to bring on physi-
cal arrangements which may last life
time. for the shock TO and e1altation of
her feelings react on the body often In
juriously So the New York doctor we
have been speaking Of ordered his
daughter with her young husband to
enter at once upon the duties of pew
home, and to postpone the tour until at
least a month had passed away. Of
course there is another side to this
question. 1t may be that even the
fondest affection would not continue If
two people were forced to spend all their
time together without the distraction
necessitated by travel and the reserve
necessary to be kept up in public places.
This is an interesting topic. aud one
which might form profitable subject
IN debate in women 8 societies 1t Is q
subject also upon which women physi
clans might be heard to advantage. =
Democrats Aogdzin".
We have often referred TO this sub
ject but as We don't telong TO the
genus Jr1ie, and don't expect to, and AZ
everything new adays is governed By
fashion. We don't look for any improve
ment this year.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
,VOL. VU.-NO. IA
For the FARxKa Axp MECHANIC.


RINGWooD, y. 4. JAN. 18th.
Another young darkey burned TO
death near here to-day
Weather is very severe, transporta-
ton j. very difficult. The roads arc worse
than ever known; no getting over
them.
The prohibition question is being dis
cuSsed. No doubt the abuse of alcohol
is dire curse to our land Yet before
many people decide whether drunken
hess is vice or an amiable weak noss,
they wisn TO know whether the drunk
ard is a man of property or poor man-
| presume you do know several Demo
cratic Statesmen, who go around the
truth, to advance personal ends. Sure
ly too many of them study only self ag-
and hesitate at nothing
mean 10 get Office Yet great men
should be truthful at all times. 4
fanatic is a man who thinks the whole
world pack of fools, because they
wont look through bis green glasses"
Where, oh where, is Mr. Best, the
iailroa dist?
Yours in Slush and Mud,
G.. +. NJ
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

The Marion Lamp Pos has this stal.
vart story: Mr.. Il. s. Hawkins gives
us the name Of Miss Mary Eta Jones,
who was married in December, 1879
in her twelfth year, to Mr.. Isaac
Real, Of this county, and became the
mother of fine girl child on the 10th
of December, 1880, it being her thir-
teenth year.
Il learn to-day that the committee
on privileges and elections has decided
to report in favor of j. j. Yeates. con-
testant in the election case from the
first district of North Carolina, writes
the Washington correspondent OF the
Raleigh Ne,cs- Observer 1T will be
good news for the gallant Major and his
many friends.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

When the war began, the population
Of the United States, as determined by
the census Of the year just previous,
was 81, ,453, 32l. OF this total nearly
two-fifths, or II, ,24O. 293. were inhabi-
tants Of the fifteen slave States. There
we're, therefore, 9,203, 02s people in
the rest OF the States and in the Terri
tories. The census of 1880 found 80,
l52, $50 people in the United States.
During the twenty years between 1860
and 1880 we accordingly gained IS, 709,
23S inhabitants. OF this increase about
one-third took place in the old slave
States, and about two-thirds in the rest
Of the Union. La exact figures the
South gained 6.267 6S3 inhabitant
and the North l2,4i1, $50 inhabitants.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

Hundreds of Men, Women and Chill
dren Rescued from beds of pain, sick
ness and almost death and made strong
and hearty by Parker's Ginger Tonic
are the best evidences in the world OF
its sterling worth. You can find these
in every community. Post. See ad-
yertlsemet.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
MURFREE sBoRO ENQUIRER ITEMS.

MURFREE sBoRO ENQUIRER ITEMS. -
The fishing season promises to be favor
able, though the heavy rains may make
the river fisheries too fresh, and there
fore less successful than those on the
sound. d.-Mlss Betsy Darden, an
aged lady, was burned to death in a
small building in the yard of A. W.
Darden's residence. Origin of the fire
unknown, as it was not discovered until
the house was falling in. Dir. ID. lost a
good deal of cotton, corn, &C., which
had been stored in the house.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
The University Of N. C..
AL chAPEi. HILL,

Co.r, 70 stuients three general courses OF
study each extending over four years and leading
10 davree The classical course IA essentially
the old College Curriculum, VITA ;s
.aiant;1c .u3 EngIi-I stIdcS- The SCI uilhc
cs1rsa .x,Iut~s Latin aLd trek and covers
. r,d, range OF Fn.lIsh and scientific sttidIes.
TIL. Philosophical cour~e Is man o1"eeil
+ba. txo nrs,rnting q choke b-tween Latin
ana Gr--k
speci.I course OF stu ", le.'i:i- u rlncates
ADD diplomas are pr1s'icd III M1neraiogy,
CL, aud otutr scitcy, r-iat rg TO agrlcui-
tnre The Scientific iu-tructiol Is given largey
by means of practical work i'll the laboratory alu
in the 1eld, according to the pest lnethous'
S1rvaxi,., bookkeeping and Steaography arr
taught Practically and theoretically, Schools OF
Lsg. Medicine and Pharmacy and con ected
with the University. Total annual e1l hses, III
begins Jan ), 1881. Address, Ho-. Kemp r
pIs.I. n President Dec. 9-tf.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

MIsERABLENEss. The most wonder
full and marvellous success, in case where
persons are sick pining away from a
Of miserabieness, that no one
knows what ails them. profitable pa
tient for doctors is obtained by the
use of Hop Bltters. They pegin to cure
from the first dose and keep it up until
perfect health and strength is restored.
Whoever is afflicted in this way need
not suffer, when they can get Hop Bit
ters See IT. uths' and Proverbs"
10 another column.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

Ladies who Appreciate Elegance and
purity are using Parkei's Hair Balsam.
1t is the best article sold for restoring
gray hair to it's original color and
beauty.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
IRVING HOUSE.

Broadway and 18th street, New York City.
American plan. Newly furnished and ntt<d d
with elevators and baths. Running water In
every room. Excellent accommodations. Terms
~ to s. per day. CHAS. LEFLER,
Nov 25-6ln. Proprfet0r. IN
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27

m nAAIc IA Stops, 4 Sets Reeds, only s65
Ilkt,I NNPIANOS, sl25 up Paper tree
VII OnsN~ Address Daniel +. Beatty
Washington, N. J.. tOct ALLY
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
T. J. W. D. HOrner'S
CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SeHOol
.. HENDERSON, N. C.

The next session OF this School opens the ind
Monday in January. The price of board and
tuition Is 3S5 Per session of twenty weeks.
military feature is added for discipline and recre-
alton but is not designed to interfere with the
regular conrse OF classical and mathematical
study. For circular and particulars the Princi-
pals solicit correspondence. Dec 9-tf
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
SHOTW ELLIS
CAR REPLACER.

A Simple, Durable, Portable, effective de-
vice for rapidly replacing engines, and cars, IN
tracked by accident. 1t can be carried on the 10
connective or under tho coach seats. 1t requires
but . second to put in position, and IN ordinary
cases the car can be replaced Within two minutes
Altar its dislodgement. The economy In tlme
and labor, makes tho contrivaDce worth an hun
drad times its cost.
The Inventor il young Southerner, brother
TO the Editor of this paper, who will furnish CIR
culars with full details, on application. Or ad-
dress NJ g. Shotwel (Auditor- Generals oftice)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Replacer is now
in use several New York and New England
Railroads
Read the following Report Of special COM
mittee Of Pennsylvania State Fair
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-01-27
JOHN W. HAMMOND,

President Penn'a State Agricultural Society,
Dear Sir: The undersigned committee appoint
ed by YOU to make examination, by actual
tests Of M. s. ShotwOlls Patent Car Re,'lacer,
beg leave TO submit the following as their opinion
of the merits of the above valuable invention.
They hsve as ordered by you, placed i'll opera
ton, the -bove improvement, and do most EN-.
phaticslly pronounce the same to be the best
ever present =! to this Society for inspection.
For simplicity, cheapne-s, compactness ana
strength, it Cal not be excelled This Replac.f
can bs carried IL the tool box on any Engine,
and will work my gauge, replacing any car
In the shortest Pc ible time, aud We therefore
respectfully recomn. end /. to the pub1c-ahd
also, that q bronze medal be awarded by this
Society.
JOHN O. NORRIS, Chairman.
Official ID. w. SELLER, Sec'y.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02
Nearly 200 Lives Lost.

A dispatch from London, Oat.,
dated May 81, says: This evening
at six o'clock the steamer Victoria,
with over six hun lrel sxcursionists
on board, was returning from Spring
Bauk aud when near the covo rail
way bridge, one mile below tho city,
the boat suddenly collapsed like at
egg shell and became a total wreck
level with the waters edge. All the
passengers were instantly plunged
into the rte,n, more than half OF
them being under the debris.
The first news OF the disaster
which reached the city was by sur
vivors, who struggled through the
streets wet aud weary. The news
fell like n thunder bolt aud stamp
EIDE took place f,r tho spot Arriv-
ing there horrible sight nat their
view. Fifty or sixty bodies had al-
ready been recovered aui we're ly.
ing on tho bank. Those arriving
from the city from every direction
crowded around, anxious to sec il
any relatives were on board. About
one thousand families were repre-
sented on the excursion. the wall OF
anguish that arose at the sight OF
the victims was heartren ding
Fathers. mothers, brothers aud sis
ters rushed asJut piuic stricken.
endeavoring to indsntify their
friends.
Ab1at I o'clock abuot eighty bod.
les were recovered from under the
wreck. Almost every minute some
victim was brought TO the surface
aud conveyed to the bank. The
steamer Princess Louise was early
brought TO the spot, and the victims
were placed on the upper decks.
Fires, were lighted on the bank
overlooking the rivea, petroleum
torches were brought aud the search
was continued until night.
TIP to the present hour about l5)
corpses have been secured.
All is confusion at tho present
time, Tho landing at the foot of
Duadas st. is now crowded with
people, all waiting with broathless
expectation for the steamer Princess
Louise with tho bodies. The total
loss will aggregate l75.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

The Chicago Times Of Tuesday
say "Inasmnch as the Senators o
be chosen from New York will not
take their seats until December, why
should not the election be postpon-
ed until after the choice of new
legislature this fall : The opportu-
nifty would thus be afforded the peo-
pie to give an expression of ballot.
box, anl the choice male by legis-
lature appointed by the people with
the senatorial matter in view,
would have some real significance.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

A dispatch from uniontown says {:
"On Saturday morning, oflass week,
about eleven o'clock, while II. n
Paisley. the Superintendent of the
Stewart Iron Company's coke works,
~ns on his way to the works with 4
satchel containing $1,000. which he
wa. taking out to pay the hands, he
was attacked by three men, who
knocked him senseless, and after
robbing him OF tho satchel drove
away with his horse and wagon
Paisley was found some time after
ward and taken home. Ills injuries
arc not dangerous"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

To ARMY OFFIcERs-Adjutant Gen.
eral Drum has issued a circular fe
questing officers of the late volnn-
teer forces who have books aud re-
cords pertaining to their corps, di.
visions, brigadss, regiments aud
companies to forward the samo to
the Adjutant Generals Office. Post
age or Express charges for forward
ing the same, when not exceedin g
four pounds will be paid by the
Government. This is an appeal
from widows, orphans aad disabled
soldiers aud should receive pr ON pit
attention.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

The towboat Oakland, from ST.
Louis, with eight barges, arrived at
New Orleans on Saturday evening
The cargo consists of 31G,0O0 BUSH
els OF grain in bulk, $500 sacks OF
corn, oats aud bran, 5000 barrels OF
flour, 100 barrels of pork aud 4OO
bales of hay. This is the largest
amount Of produce ever received by
one towboat.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02
in Act inst passcd by the L

I'm Act just passed by the Legis
lature, and onw in the hands OF the
Governor, makes it misdemeanor
for minors to ask and obtain liquor
fro licensed dealer. L his places
the two on equal footing. Hereto.
fore the dealer was subject TO pro-
secution for selling to minor, al
though tho latter may have misrepre
scented his are,
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

The Pennsylvania Legislature has
kindly remembered the school teach
ers of the Commonwealth by passing
bill making it obligatory uron
school directors TO allow the teach-
ers their time whilo attending the
annual County Institute, and $3.50
n day for expenses This, will glad,
den tho heat Of many n teacher, and
especially the dilatory class
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

The President has appointed ox'
Senator Bruce (colored) Register oI
the Treasury, and made Judge
SchofelJ, OF this State, Judge OF
the Court of Claims, Capt. John f
Dravo, of Beaver. has been appoint
ed Collector Of Customs, at Pitts
burg and Benjamin Darlington,
POSTMASTER. The President has nj,
go appointed cx-Governor Lorng, oI
Massachusetts, Commissioner oI
Agriculture.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02
A New Treatment.
The Golden ELirir Of Life, wonderful c

The Golden HLrir Of Life, Wonderfu cures
IL you have Consumption, and would
know that your cough eau he made loose
and easy-lleciic Feaver aud Nights Sweats
checked in "a hours; Inflammation taken
cut OF Lungs and air passages NJ enc, I:
that you can he made TO gain 3 TO 9
pounds Of healthy flesh per week IL you
have Catarrh, Dyspepsia. Sick Headache,
Heart Disease, Liver Complaint, Nervous
Debility. Seminal Weakness or Sperma-
torrhoea, loss Of sexual power in either
sex from any cause II You have any
form OF nervous weakness, losing hesh or
wasting away and would know Of an I'm =.
mediate relief aud certain cure for many
Of the severest cases In q short line
u new method with new agents to fatten
every body, invigor,te aud make strong
and healthy tho most hopeless cases, ucu
this out ani write at once for particulars,
to Is. s. Dl5PENSARY, Berrin sprngs,t
Mich. July %, 'so.iy.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02
Given up BY Doctors.

81, it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is
up aud at work, aud cured by 30 sim
pie remedy ~
"lassure you it is true that he is en-
tlrcly cured. and with nothing but
Hop Bitters and only ton days ago
his doctors gave him ua and said hc
must die :"
"Wcll.a>day. That is remarkable
| will go this day and get some for my
poor Georgc-l know hops are good.
-Sdicm Post.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

There We're solcmnizel last year
in Berks county. five hundred and
fifty~seven marriages, bat tue silkon
Tie which is supposed to binl loving
hearts together is severed quite fre-
qnently. There were granted dur
ing 1880, in Berks county, no less
tLiu fifty-one divorces. Ia thirty.
three cases the wives were the COM
plalnauts aud in twenty-six tue hus-
bands.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

The first coins OF tho United
Stsles were struck with the portrait
cf u.rtha Washington, Mr.. Spencer,
who cut the first die, copying her
features in his medallion. When
Gen. Washington saw tho coins be
was very wroth, aud before any
m,re were strusk OF tue features of
his wife were altered somewhat. aud
cap placed upon her head, this be
ing the original Of the present God
doss Of Liberty.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02
Since MIR. Conkling ra.ianed l.

Since Mr.. coukliog resigned his
seat in the Senate, he has had Geyer
al tempting offers to 60 into ! usi'
Doss. 1t is said that law firm in
New York has offered him $4,000 a
year to connect his name as o part
ner. Another party offered bin
= 900 year, and il is told that he
has been retained by the prosecution
against the Manhattan Elevated
Railrord Company for q fee Of SlOO--
a. LcI.. ~ 40 ~, q. - 80.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1881-06-02

Mrs. Bridget q iiulln, an Irish
woman aged "A years, was shot
twice ON Saturday Light at her
home, in New York, by her son Puts
lick, who is "A years Old, and hus
spent considerable poitiUu of his
life in prison. When at liberty Lo
bus lived with his parents, compel
ling them by threats Of violence 10
give him money. Saturday night
while intoxicated he went to his pa
rents room to usk for money, aud
vas told that they had pone to give
him. lie became violent and
threatened TO kill both bis iath,r
aud mother unless they satisfied his
demands His father ran out Of the
room in terror, but his mother was
kept back by force. Debating that
she had no money, her son aimed II
revolver ut her head and fired. The
bullet struck her in tho left temple.
She fell on the h1or, when he fired
again. wouuding her in the left arm.
The noise Of the firing brought the
police 10 the spot aud Quinlan was
arrested aud his mother taken. to the
hospital. The surg cons did not
dare to probe for tho bullet aud said
the wound would probably prove
fatal