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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

Judge Clarke's Republican .s,gnai
comes out for VIM j Best and the old
n. G. system and in opposition to
the Richmond & DauviIle Rail Road
1t says:
For several mouths past it has been
whispered that the Richmond x Dan
vile had obtained the best Of this bar
gain, and held Mr. Best at its mercy
1t has also been whispered that the real
party in interest was the East Tennes-
see Virginia & Georgia Railroad Com
pany-a corporation which has for
years been seeking to obtain control Of
the Western Railroad. The friends Of
Er. Best maintain that lie went into
the Western Railroad purchase with
the sole object of etfecting railway con
ncction between the great West and
the Ports of North Carolina, aud that
the difference between Mr.. Best and
the above parties arose from his refus
ing to entertain any other plan. The
recent movements of Mr.. Best confirm
this solution. We have had abundant
evidence during thi, session that
breach exists between Mr. Best and his
former associates, and from information
which we deem reliable it is an irrccon-
clliable one
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

Ne,c York, Feb. An examination
was had to-day bef,re Justice FIam
ner of Miss r. Johnson, charged with
the abduction Of young Swedish girl
from Castle Garden for immoral purposes
The testimony was that the woman
had made u contract with an agent in
Copenhagen to receive by every steamer
two or three girl. for whom she was
to pay a certain sum. The arrest was
on complaint Of Sophia and Helga
Wilson, whom she herself brought
over on the steamer, having received
from each a document promising to
serve her six months.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17
NORTH CAROLINA
AW AXE
SEE WHAT CUR EDUCATORS SAY.

UsIyrKsIrY or NORM CAROLINA
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
July 18th, 1880.
Tb. Appleton Readers, entire series, have been
,,sad Nv tho teachers during the last two ses-
.ion. of the Normal School, and have given en-
tire satisfaction. We do not hesitate TO endorse
~ Rs,der. heartily and believe the rules and
methods suggested in these Readers, when fol-
lowed, will produce intelligent ard expressive
readers. The selections are good, The fhomcs
simple aus thorough, anu inc ePoiAhs
IT. ToMLINSON, Instructor in English
JOHN f. DUGGER,
Teacher of Reading and Phouics
b. w. HATCHER,
Teacher of Phonics, Arithmetic and Analytical
JIM WRATHERLY,
Teacher of Reading and Phonics.
From Maj. Robert Bingham, A. NJ, supsrln-
tendent OF Bingham School -
MEBANEvILLR, n. G., March 18th, 1879.
AT have examined with consider able care the
Appleton's Fifth Reader, sent TO me soIae weeks
ago by Col William Butler, and | like 1t very
,nuch All things considered think II tho Dest
hoot sf it. kind that have seen."
From George L. Winston, Professor OF Latin
in the University OF North Carolina and Pres
;dant of the State Educational Association.
CHAPEL HILL, N o., October 23th, lSSO.
sI am greatly pl ased with Appletons Readers.
Their merits of the highest order, anu epti,Ie
them to the widest Distribution III our schoo,s !m
I'ba earlier Numbers of the series are especially
;ptarestinp and cannot fail to attract chldren py
the variety of the selections ana tile peauiy % %
the Illustrations. The entire series is a lon8
step ahead of the Readers that nave seen "'oo
generally in our schools p<o
Erom Rev W. Mangum, ID. ID Professor
of FngIisb and Moral Philosophy in the UniVer-
sity of North Carolina. o., ,ooo
aAn,leton's Readers worthy OF speclal
reconmendation In dd.tion to their varied mt
erary IN rit they cha len8e patronage ps tielf
frredom from that sectional spirit which renders
40 many Northern publications repellent 10
Southern feelings. a.,
From Hon. Kemp p. Battle, President OF the
University of North Carolina
CHAPEL, HILL, n. c., March, 1880.
ssI do not hesitate to say that thlnk very
highly of Appleton's Readers
Teacbers or school officers desiring any OF Ap-
,a,ons, school publicat ons, should address,
j. w. THAGKSTON,
General Agent for South Atlantic States,
~ osc-n Raleigh n. G.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

At the meeting Of the Grand Lodge
Of the knights Of Pythias, held at
Gold.boro, Mr.. j. A. Bonitz, the indie
fatigable editor and proprietor Of the
Messenger, was elected Grand Chancel-
lor Of the Jurisdiction Of North Caro-
lima. He received nearly all Of the
votes. The selection Of our editorial
brother is fortunate one, and the com
pliment is well deserved. We feel sure
he will make most efficient officer.
The fourishing Order is to be felicitated
upon its selection. We learn from the
Messenger that the officers elected for
the next year are as follows
Grand Chancellor-J. A. Bonitz.
Vice Grand Chancellor-C r. Jones.
Grand Prelate VIM. Byrd
Grand Master Of Exchequer r T
Scanlin.
Grand Keeper Of Records Of Seal
J. W. Phillips.
Grand Representative to the Supreme
Lodge John l.. Dudley.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17
Talk about Southern lawlessnes.

Talk about Southern awlessness
The Philadelphia Record says there
were q murders in that small city Of
'Brotherly Love- during 1880; more
than in the whole State of North Caro-
lima The New York San says ,699
persons were arrested last year in that
city. and 47,79S were imprisoned And
that the violent crimes, l. e. murders
and attempted IL u .ders amounted to 5,
100, Or more than in the entire )
Southern States, if We except the ne
groes, who are becoming more and MOI e
quarrelsome among themselves every
year.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

ALLSToN, Feb 1O-A passenger
train ran Into a freight train at Rock
Hill Station, on the North Pennsyl-
vania railroad this morning. dsmolish-
ing both engines and wrcckiug the
baggage and number Of freight cars.
Two men we're killed, and four fatally
and FIVE badly injured. The disaster
was due to the mi.construction o.
telegram by the engineer Of the freight
train
The continual rain and thaw of the
past three days in causing great rise
in the riysls The gorge IN the You
gioughesy river came out this morning,
sweeping away coal property amount
ing TO nearly slCO, 900
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

James r. Brown, brother of the
senator from Georgia, is judge IN
that State and a model Of conscien-
tiousness. A railway accident made
him half hour late in reaching the
Gu house in Marietta the other day
He not only apolo2izsd to the lawy ers
assembled, but ordered that fine Of
s5 against himself should be entered.
The people of Pamlico are anxious to
see him,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

Aundreds of Men, Women and Chill
dren rescued from beds Of pain, sickness
and almost death and made strong and
hearty by Parker's Ginger Tonic are the
best evidences in the world or sterling
worth. You can find these in every
Post See advertisement.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE That a rem
edy of such common, simple plants as
Hops, Buchu Manrake, Dandelion, &c. ,
should make so many and such marve-
lous wonderful cures as Hop Bitters do,
but when old and young rich and poor,
Pastor and Doctor, Lawyer and Editor
all testify to having been cured by them,
YOU must believe and try them yourself
and doubt no longer. See other column.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17
NO FIT. NO S A L e.
SHOTWE ELLIS
CAR REPLACER.

A aimlle, Durable, Portable, effective ue-
yiss fo- rApi1Iy replacing engines, and cars I'M
tracked by accident. 1t can be carried ON the 10
oamotise or under the coach seats. 1t requires
bat second TO put in position, and III ordinary
the car can be replaced within two minutes
sftsr its dislodgement. The economy III time,
Hud /. bJr, makes the oontrivance worth an nun
Grad times its cost.
The Inventor is a young Southerner, protner
70 the Editor of this paper, who Will 1urhlsh CIR
cu.ass, with ful Details ON application. or Ad-
dress VI. = Shotwell Auditor Gene raj q ornce)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hepiacer Is now
In use on several New FORK and New England
II roads
Read the following Report OF special coin-
LnIttee of Pennsylvania State FAIR
JOHN W. HAMMOND,
President Penn'a State Agricultural Soclety,
Dear Sir: The undersigned committee appolh',
- by you to make examination, oS aclua
tests of NJ. :. Shotwsl's Patent Car Resiacer'
beg leave to submit the following as their opium
oi the rits of the above valuable l'eh'ion
They have as ordered by you, placed IN opera
aOn, the above Improvement, and 90 nlost ein
psatIcally pronounce the same to be the oes'
ever presented to this Society for inspection
For simplicity, cheapness, eompactness aho
strength il cannot be excelled This Replacer
can be carried in the tool box on any Englhe'
aud Will work any gauge, replacing any cai
In the shortest pos ible time, and we therefore
respectfully recommend l. to the pubnc-ahu
also, that bronze medal be awarded 10y this
Society.
JOHN q. MORRIS, Chairman.
Ofci.l: ID. W. SELLER, Sec'y.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17
IRVING HOUSE.

broadway and 18th street, New York City.
American plan. Newly furnished and fttt
with elevators and baths. Running water in
every room. Excellent accommodations. Terms
81 to 50 per day. CHAS. LEFLER,
Nov. 25-6ul. Proprietor
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

Ladies who Appreciate Elegance and
purity are using Parker Hair Balsam.
1t is the best article sold for restoring
gray hair to its original color and beau
ty
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

IA Stops, Sets Reeds, only S65
0RI,HENPIANOs, s125 up. Paper free
UuOhNO Address Daniel +: Beatty
Washington, N. j. tOct 2l-ly
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

for Hosmer's
N LD-"EyERY DAY Doc
n =. viii sell in every family. Also "HORsB
p Indispensable to farmers
- t1rnls address w. W Hayne, l34 w. Bal
~. st. Baltimore, Md.-Southern Branch,
Z ,,,leton & Co. Publishers.
- 95-6u.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17
T.J.&W. D. HOrner'S

HENDERSON, n. e.
The next session of this School opens the znd
Monday In January, The price OF Doara ah'
tuition In 465 por session Of twenty weeks. n
military feature is added for discipline and recre-
ation but n not designed to interfere with the
regular course of classical and mathematcai
14y. For circular and particulars the Prlncl-
nofcis correspondence. Dec 9-tf.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

Bs45~F The Philadelphia Weekly Times,
eight mammoth pages, full of news,
and the fd1 n,cr and Mechanic, can he
had of us for So. 30 year for the two.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

BE- -SW INDIE Two weeks ago
we received printed oIlcr from Ed
win Alden 4 Co., advertising agents
to insert 6 small advertisements. As we
have been doing business for them, we
at once inserted the cards. They now
write that the order WIS IA base for
gerry, and sent 10y the scoundrrls whose
cards we inserted. Unfortunately they
have appeared once in our columns,
and are thus headed
Perfectly Reliable G. |. Wood,
Madison, Indiana
Opium Habit Cured, DR.. J. Steph-
ems. Leaborn, Ohio.
Centennial History Monitor Pub.
Co., Cincinnati.
Employment for all, Sloan 4 Co.
80 new styles s'-Robb & Co.
Wanted, "-koons & Co.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-17

lte h.ure, round waist, neck and houl
ders of seventeen, beautiful hair
crowned with diadem Of rubies and
diamonds, dress of gray satin. with
tulle Of the same color in silver spots,
all around the neck of her dress fell
fringe of diamonds ending in a sort of
daisies, the centre of which was large
ruby TO match the diadem. Reaching
the end of the room, she walked the
whole length alone with grace | never
saw equalled. And so she walked alone
out of the ball room later every exc
upon her and nobody remarkiug the
long train of Archdukes and Arch
duchesses by which she was followed
After the presentation, we followed the
royal party through dozen rooms,
blazing with lights, lined with servants,
until we presently reached the ball
room, which was wonderful Walls 0.
white marble, carved in relief, rows OF
pillars of yellow marble. raised seats OF
crimson sltin and hundreds of crystal
chandelers-a scene of enchantment
omen blazing with diamonds, men in
every strange and elegant costume aad
uniforms of every kind, awaited Us
there. A Strauss band made most cx
quisite music The Empress retired
early. the Emperor and Archduchesses
at !. twelys, Fd the bsll eqded q
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26
OTTAWA FREE TRADER; SATURDAY. NOVEMBER e. 1881

were more in positions under the democrats
In proportion to the wholonumber than under
the republicans; and as for the "one-legged
soldier" dismissed, the editor has probably
Numbered, mixing HIM up with the "oneleg.
ged soldier" recently dismissed from the
Lynchburg post office to make room for a
Virginia ex rebel and repudlaor. And lastly,
we scout New York City as an instance of
democratic civil service AS long ago AS a
year or two before Tweed's time the republi-
can Legislature took the government Of New
York City out of the hands of its own people
because they were democrats and vested it in
q board Of republican commissioners, under
whom Tweed held power and committed all
his robberies. Though Tweed was n0minally
a democrat, he was hand in glove with the re-
publican thieves at Albany, with whom he di-
vided and by whom half his stealings were de
voted to winning republican victories The
city government of New York is not yet Who'll
ly relieved from the republican domination OF
Albany, but exactly in the proportion in which
it has been so relieved its civil administration
has improved in efficiency and honesty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26
FOREIGN.

The course of the sub-commlssions in Ire
land in reducing rents in nearly every case
before them is causing the people to grow
daily more satisfied with the workings of the
land law, about the only complaint coming up
from LIMERICK and large meetings in Tippe-
rary and other counties have been held pro-
testing against the land league and organizing
for mutual protection against boycottlng AT
Ballymena the land commission on Saturday
reduced the rents of twelve tenants aggregat.
ing e3S2 to e27S.-let no doubt there is still
much affecting and outrages are more COM
mon than is pleasant. A herdsman in the
employ of Enrght, magistrate near Ennis
Glare was shot IN his own house on Friday
evening and is dying. Miss Gaiierd, the hold
er of two small farms, was found dead in her
bed at Wexford on Sunday, no doubt murder
ed. McManus, farmer near Mulingar West,
meath) was fired at and severely wounded to
prevent his paying rent Luke Dillon, bail
if near Bally Hannis, was shot dead on the
his body being found IN ditch near Carrick-
ma Gutter. He had paid his rent. The numer-
Gus RAIDS IN the county Clare have been stop
ped by system of military patrol. Earl
Cowper, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, IN a
speech Mt Belfast said on Wednesday night
tina, dissatisfaction had always existed in the
country, though generally IN dumb, sullen
state. All that could he done now was again
To reduce it to that state, and then remove all
cause for disailection.
The miracles at Knock have been renewed
Reports from Claremorris state that most
wonderful cure was effected on Sunday. a
nun Of Kenmare, an Invalid for years, was
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26

a queer mudde of libel suits enliyens the
court IN Denver When Emma Abbott opened
the Denver Opera House, the Tribune remark
ed that of course good Ex-Governor Deacon
John Evans would be there and wouldn't miss
the bedroom scene IN Fra Dlavolo for any
thing; and after the performance, the deacon
really having been there the Tribune humor.
ously mentioned the fact, double barrcled OPP
era glass and all The deacon couldn't stand
all this "rbadry" and sued the Tribune for
libel, but in the compliant alleged among
other things that in the chamber scene Of the
opera the said Emma Abbott did indecently
disrobe herself &c. And now comes Emma
and sues Gov. Evans for 100000 for making
this llbelous statement in his complaint or in.
dictment The trial of these complicated cas-.
es is looked forward to with great eagerness
rs promising more amusement than Emmas
best performances in the Opera House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26
how, when wedding, he pulled up more straw.

how, when wedding, he pulled up more straw
berries and turnIps than weeds.
The Prisoner--"I think we have had enough
of this kind OF talk" Go ScovIlle, who tried
to keep him qulet)-"Kcep quiet yourself"
Mr.. ScOvlle had very fine farm and country
seat in Wisconsin, and | went out there in the
summer OF 1876 to spend a couple of months
did try to do some farming work TO pay for
my board; that Is all there is to that kind OF
talk. went back TO Chicago and opened law
offices and did well there. | always did well
with the law when stuck 10 my business.
Witness was asked further as to GuIteau's
troubles with Mrs Scoyille.
The PrlsOncr-It is not true, | never made
any trouble with anybody. want absolute
truth, and when the defence comes in with
and | want you gentlemen addressing the
counsel for the prosseculIon) TO sustain me
in IL.
Mr.. Davidge-We will get it all right.
The Prisoner-Very well, sir
Scoville 10 witness Did You form any
opinion as to whether he WAS sane or insane
The Prisoner object the witness is not
an expert.
The cross examination was very searching
The story of the axe scene with Mrs. Scovlle
beng alluded to, the prisoner declared it to he
a le-,hat was the short way to put it. He
had not used any anger to his sister at all,
although no doubt she thought SO. As a mat
ter of fact, it was all nonsense.
In the redirect examination reference was
made 10 the incident of Gulteau soaping the
hickory trees.
The Prlsoner-l remember of hearing of
tina, soap business; but didn't care anything
about it. was studying theology at the time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26

carried, during mass, before the altar rails, and
received communion. She got up and knet
a thing she had not done in nine years Many
priests and hundreds Of people were present
| A severe gale IN England, Scotland and on
the west coast Of Ireland on Monday evening
unroofed houses and did immense damage tc
shipping, In Scotland part of the CALEDONIA
railway was washed away, and on the Firth OF
Forth large stretches of sea-wall were blown
away between the Limekilns and Culross
where the breakwater was destroyed. At Oban
the esplanade was wrecked. At Blackpool the
promenade was destroyed
The election for member OF parliament in
Stafford resulted IN victory for the tories, all
the Irish votes having been cast for the con,
servative candidate.
In reference to Moody and Sanky, who have
commenced holding meetings again IN Ian
caster, the Bishop of Manchester says the ex.
cltement they produce does more harm than
good. Where are the tens of thousands who
rushed to hear Moody and Sanky at Man
chester several years ago: Unjust not be sup
posed that because a man could cry Glory
halelujah !" he is saved.
The government Of the Swiss canton of
Basic has renewed its mean practice of send
ing vagabonds and criminals to the United
States, the latest case beng that of Charles
Dunkel, % years DID, son of a vagabond, and
a low, degraded thief, who had just been re.
leased from his nth imprisonment.
The health of the Emperor of Germany, in
regard to which there have been serious re-
ports, is officially stated to be such as to occas.
ion no anxiety.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26

PENNsYLvANIA.-'The official vote from all
the counties in the state has been received at
the State Department at Harrisburg. The To-
tails for the various candidats for state treasur-
er are as follows: Bailey republican, 255, POS;
Noble, democrat, 25S, 43l; Wolfe, Independent
republican, 1884 Jackson, greenback A..
976; Wilson, prohibtionlst, 5,5O7. The scat
tering vote of 1877 runs the aggregate to $685..
400 The vote is about 27S,O0O less than last
year. The most notable changes are obserya
bic in the greenback counties of Lackawanna
and Luzerne. Two years ago the greenback
vote in these counties exceeded that Of the re-
publican and democratic parties AT the late
election no votes were cast in Lackawanna for
the greenback candidate for state treasurer,
and in Luzerne only 10. The prohibition vote
is in excess Of the average cast in the state
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26
MORE JUNIOR GABBLE.

The plucky junior OF the Ottawa Republt-
can to whose queer disquisition on civil ser.
vice reform two weeks ago we replied with
great reluctance last week for reasons then
stated, is none the less determined to continue
the controversy and, vlraco like, TO have the
or defend the vllainous management of the
civil service by the republican party Tor the
last twenty years, he again passes that over
and insists on having instances OF democratic
civil service reform; and to our plea Of ina
bllty to give such instances for the reason
that the democrats have not been in power to
make them he refers to bulldozing and ballo,
box stufling IN the south; to the last demo.
cratic congress, and to New York City as af
fording such instances. The stop.thief cry OF
bulldozing end ballotbox stuffing at the south
has nothing to do with its civil service. The
point ia, that whereas the south was robbed
from 1866 to 1872, of over two hundred millions
of dollars by the BulloCks, the Moseses, the
Spencers, Kelloggs, &c, whom the republicans
put in charge of its civil service, We defy the
proof that any southern state has been robbed
by its civil officers OF a dollar since those
scoundrels were expelled and the offices placed
! IN the hands of democrats As for the officers
of congress, when controlled by democrats
the editor ought to know Enough very likely
he don'O that the number was decreased by
nearly third, and as to Union soldiers, there
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26

The Rev. o. b. rockingham, who is now
living in Boston, and who few years age
prlded himself on being regarded as leader
among the advanced free-thInkers has come
to a halt, and now explains that he has been
led to doubt. Usually when man in matters
OF religion says he doubts, he means that he
doubts the truth of religion, but Mr.. F. means
that he has serious doubts of the correctness
or reasonableness of his doubts OF religion
ITO sum up the whole matter" he concludes
"the work which have been dong appears to
lead to nothing, and may have been grounded
upon mistaken premises. Therefore il is bet
ter to stop But l do rot want to give the i'm
preston that l recant anything. / simply
stop denying, and wait for more light"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-26

man running rapidly along the street near
him, with nothing on but her nightclo'hes,
barefooted and bareheaded, with her hair
streaming In the cold wind; but his surprise
was still greater, on SEEING her, to find that
she was Mrs Christiancy, Her shricks ON be
ing seized were terrible crying out that she
must see her lawyers Immediately on impor
,ant business she was finally got into car
riage and conveyed to the home OF her parents
where, at last accounts she was lying IN
dangerous condition. The general impression
Is, that she will either die Of brain fever or
the next step IN the case will be to send her to
an insane asylum, to which her husband ought
to accompany her