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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

great who describes thing yet reveals
nothing. IF the object lie means to
reveal lies beyond the scope Of earthly
wisdom. if where he fails all have failed,
it is no detraction from his greatness
Carlyle endeavored to write OF the end
of man. but he stops aghast as he .p-
proaches the verge of eternity. and sees
nothing beyond, he then cXclaims. But
,rhence2 Oh, heaven, whither?' he
could not see the progress of the soul
as it left its house of clay to pass through
eternity's dark abyss-and here. as /
said before, he reveals nothing. here
he left us without a chart to steer our
course. Now. Birdie. as YOU have put
me on the defensive, | will retaliate 4;
you certainly have misunderstood Me-
Cauley, or you could not ''loathe his
apparent want Of feeling' About the
sharpest piece of criticism written by
McCauley is on Montgomery Poems.
| don't think that he was here too
severe, for if there ever was anything
written in poetry or prose more insipid
and distas teful to me it is these
''Poems.n They are only bombastic
rhymes. and strained metaphors that a
sage could not find the sense of. Me-
Cauley gives Us this fine specimen OF
poetry from Montgomery:
"And here let memory turn her fearful plance,
Upon the dark horrors of tumuItuous France,
when blood and blasphemy denied her land,
And ii :rc9 Rebellion shook her savage hsnd."
And because he declares lis ignorance
in regard to knowing whose hand Re.
bellion shook, memory's hand, Frances
hand. or her own hand. Birdie declares
that he is dissecting 1.-THE warm quiver-
ing heart of one of the most sensitive of
human beings. a pOet;' and that she
loaths this want of feeling | say de-
liver me from a poet that produces such
poetry, and the world has said the same
for Montgomery's '.Omnipotence of the
Deity" and his Satan" CHS satan is
a very ''rious gentleman indeed }
have long since found resting place
among the thousands Of once famous
books that have at last found their prop
er home-the top shelf. where they
might rest undsturbed. As critic, as
a writer. as man who was desirous to
maintain the purity of English litera-
ture. McCauiey could not do otherwise
than expose the weak points and the ut
ter uselessness of the poetry thlt had
for time been well received by the
public. Birdie, come again | am sure
we will be good friends. although we do
differ little in the beginning of cur ac-
quaintance. Violet. where are YOU ?
Are YOU still cleaning lessons from the
fallen leaves that tell of a life that has
past?' PHoCION.
Durham. Dec. 3. 1882.
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For the Farmer and Mechanic.
WINDSOR, y. c.. Dee. 3.


Twenty-Five years ago Bertie county
was noted for its wealth and refined hos
pitality. Each section Of the county had
It's men OF wealth and homes of ease
and comfort. | believe the county has
suffered more than its share from the
Ills of war The most beautiful section
of Eastern Carolina is that portion of
Bertie coua;y known as the Indian
Woods The lands are level and fer
tile: the forest thick with rich tim ber.
Your CORES spOndent visited the Indian
Woods on Friday last to eat birthday
dinner with Capt. +. II. Outlaw. He
was brave and gallant Confederate
soldier and still loves 10 dwell with en-
thusiasm on the tented field. He is at
present the Dem Ocratic sheriff of this
Republican county. The best sheriff in
the State The dinner was all that
could be embraced under that name.
Meats. game, fowls. for substantials.
and wine. ETC.. etc. as delicacies. We
noted among the guests. Hon. James
Bond. Chairman OF Bertie Inferior
count: DR.. II. V. I}Unston. Jno. Il.
Roscoe. A. 5. Roscoe. Lee Bond. I. 4.
Bond. ID. c. Outlaw. d. {. Winston
and T. D. Winston. The occasion was
a pleasant one. and we wish Capt. Out
law many may birthdays, and very
many such gatherings. Don.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

Prof. Edward Hall considers that
throughout the early geological epochs
known as Archalal. Siiurian and Car
boniferous, tile sea covered North
America, the British Lilies and Western
Europe. while large part of the North
Atlantic area existed as dry land. He
urges that if his conclusions prove to be
well grounded the doctrine of the per-
NANCY OF oceans and continents, as
tested by the case of the North Allan
tic, must be dist arded.
Late observations made at I.au-
same, Switzerland have shown that an
intimate connection exists between the
electrical condition of the atmosphere
aud the weather; and it is thought that
an intelligent use Of registering electro
meters may enable meteorologists TO
forecast the weather several DAYS in adj
vance. The electric tension of the air
is strong during fine weather, but its
rapid weakening indicates the approach
of Il storm.
Photography of the stars now form
an important part OF the work done at
the Harvard Observatory A region Of
the heavens u degrees square is photo
graphed at 4 single exposure, and eigh-
teen of these pictures may be taken on
single plate. \ map is thus made OF
a section of the stellar vault 90 degrees
long by As wide, showing stars down to
the fifth and sixth magnitudes. Smaller
stars, down to the eighth magnitude,
are shown in photographs of smaller
areas. The magnitudes indicated by
the photographs do not always cores
pond to those recorded as the determi-
nations of eye observations. This is
due to the effects of different colors
among the stars. a red star. which
may appear very brilliant to the eye
produces only faint impression on the
photographers plate.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

A method of adulteraling milk by
adding to ii a solution Of commercial
glucose las been exposed by Mons,
krechel in communication 10 the
French Academy Of Sciences. A- the
solution has the density Of good milk.
the adulteration is not detected by HE
ordinary testing Instruments
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SALE OF VALUABLE
FARMING LANDS
Mills and Water-PoWer,
NEAR WAKE FOREST COLLEGE.

A. Agent for the hr!r- of Tho late Mlehae
Thompson ,,fll ssfi for division portion cf the
lands belonging TO that estate, slz. 4 tract con-
tanning 4lo asrez, ShIra th.rc y IErye and
elegant dwelling containing xix good rooms ard
~tal!es and H.; an; Housts; gDoi orchard; a
good store house = zjj one and Do u ztory high;
BlzrksuitA shop. and some of til. I-gst saluatls
mills 10 the county, VII: + curing =HG Grlst
Mil saw MI. sId Cotton Gin, all q +. hleh are
IN good repai- ana sell p.tEOHlzed The Gin
has picked 40 Lhsrs Of cotton II sessou. The
xAter-toyrer j. Gbuudzpt-ruf4s all Il TIE IuacAiu
cry at NJ same time Hheu desired A EiI-fdid
stand for a Country store.
These lands sel adapted 20 Cotton, Corn,
Wheat, PotAfoe-, Fruits AMI 0rasfe-. About two
hire u them Ia good state - cultivation
situated u is IN - The bert nsighborboOtr
aud farm g rnurtieH IN the State, makes this
a most desirable Country Residence 1t il only
81, miies distant from Wake Forest College and
| ls miles from Ra.eigh. There il vel OF good
xa,sr in tie yard aud several cool springs or the
| prernises taere is 10 better place for Dairy
/ Farm.
/ have Rad the 40 divided into ave tracts.
| to accommodate those Who may Wish to pur chase
small tracts ] would prefer - sell the entire tfac;
privately. but should fail 70 do 20, ! sil offer
| tie fv- dlfierent tracts at PnAhc sale on Thurs
day. December 27th 1873. Sale 10 take pI4c. at u
O'Clock m. at the Mile.
Terms of Sale-fJLe-thTd cash, remainder ia one
and two years. Correspondence solicited.
/ Jk0. W. THOMPSON, Agt.
u a Roy Ok Ralefgh n C. Nov nj liza,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

phenol Sodiquc is used extensively
for all kinds Of injuries. relieving pain
instantly, and rapidly healing The wound
ed parts II gives almost Instant rcic'
for ,cads, buns, frostbites chillblain,
etc, and as rarple in eases of diph
iberia. -N0rs d iduati<sr, keGnctt
Square, Pa.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

TOBACCO lIENs Prom The Durham
P'aHt Nearly one million 7 ,nui> Il q
bacco was shipped 10 Durham last week
FROM other markets TINS shows the
value ot our market - The manuiac,ur-
erS OF Durham will consume no, les than
7.Oa, ooo pounds Of tobacco ihi, year IL
is all bought on our warehouse fpors. --
Mr.. NJ. \. Bleisoe. Of Wake, has made
arranc ,ments with practical tobaccu
growers to cultivate part q his farm
near Raleigh. next year 10 tobacco. Iic
will build barns this winter AMI give the
experiment a fair test Mr. plel~oe has
also offered a site for a toha 81 factory
which surely i among the possibilities q
the future Ia Johnston county e>pc
cially near CLAYTON aud Smithhcli, uum-
Der Of farmers have made arrangements
similar g Mr. BIeisoe 70 cultivate q
bacco. Next year who knows but we >ha..
be within that favored section ol prosper
ity known as the tobacco b1ll2
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

The recent, sudden death Of tie tenor
Ronconi at Sinigaglia, was dramatic
event which struck awe into tie bos, III
of all who witnessed it There have been,
in the history of the stage, but one or
two similar trag'cal termlnatioIs to a
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Iaaies Department.

Er-If you wish to employ Lady Teacher, Gov
erness, House-keeper, or other Woman-Help write
to this paper give particulars to age duties,
of Ladies desiring situations. As the paper gives
its services free of charge, you should enclose
stamp for reply.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
For the Farmer and Mechanic
New York Fash hionS--Women with
Turkey-Cock Tails.

A properly pulled belle is a curious
subject of speculation. These pufiings
commence at the waist and for about
half the length Of the skirt play such
fantastic tricks as might make the angels
weep Not the heather Chinee could
invent a greater number o. more varied.
They sweep from back to front, or from
front to back; they are caught up; they
are caught down; they are horizontal !;
they are perpendicular again they
stand out on the hips like huge bologna
sausages, or in suspended plaits hang
like upper skirts on either side. All
this is mighty refuge for those to whom
Nature has been niggardly, but what if
some too plump daughter of Eve should
thus lavishly be superaddcd to? The
last named disaster does some times
happen with result too dirctul for narra-
ton. The sole comfort know Of III re-
card to puflinos is that Fashion COM
man is not You must but you may" "
One is not obliged TO rio oneself II? in
the above absurdities, but may really so
far as the sides of ones dress 90, be
puritanically plain. Yet we are be GIN
ming to abhor plainness at the back.
The bouffant reigns a horizontal foot
or two behind is thought nothing of,
while even the sober minded look over
their shoulders enquirinely and wonder
if their dresses do not puff out at least
little. So that just below the waist
one often must call in the aid Of the
hustle. and here we have the Novelty
Flexible the most graceful of the kind
and one that does not get out OF shape.
Much is learned from
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HOW YOU CAN GET THEM.
%.

People are bound to have something
Funny nowadays; SO thousands Of
them subscribe for = TEXAS SIT
INGS." an 8-page weekly paper, which
deals in Funny Pictures, Anecdotes.
Yarns. etc.
The price is $3.50 a year; but you can
get that paper, AMI the Fdrnter and Ne
chanic one year for 81. The Publishers
of TEXAS .SIFTINGS announce that
every yearly subscription received be-
fore January !. 1884, will have one
chance in a Drawing. which will give
as prizes 500 acres of valuable farming
land. new $500 piano, a 800 gold
watch. and one hundred and fifty other
premiums.
Ladies generally wish a magazine
which gives the Fashions and Madame
Demorcst moLthly magazine seems to
be tic most popular. The price is g.
You can get the Farmer and Mechanic.
weekly, and Demorest's Monthly tol
$3.50 year.
Thus you save half-a-dollar and al
the expense. risk, and trouble OF order
ing the papers yourself.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

The Supreme Court Of Georgia
has decided that cotton future notes are
abs olutely void.
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HOLIDAY TOILETS.

since they give the key note to what
will rule in the future. The very full
trains which are notable feature. al
ford opportunity for punching that is too
good to be lost. and one may imagine
the effect where four or five breadths Of
wide or five or six OF narrow goods are
caught III double puff. The remainder
flows in plain fullness. and usually the
basque is Of similar material, while bro
cade comes i'll for the petticOat front and
vest. Entire dresses Of velvet have an
elegance al their own. and here where
velveteen will be of interest. Tie
basque pointed back. and front and
sloping away over the hips with pointed
plastron of the broche. The 'front.' OF
the skirt also of brochc velveteen cut in
points over three silk plaitings; panice
plaits crossing the sides and joining a
full train caught in puff at the top.
Yhe use of satin III many of the new
tolettes will prove comforting fact to
economical ladies who look regretfully
on ore cherished satin and fear that it
''must GO As yet, it need not 90,
but in buying one does well to give silk
the preference, and here we titd as an
admirable choice the Tapissier grease
proof silks. running from two TO five
dollars per yard; or the Queen. from
one dollar to two aud half. The dve
Of these silks is put through a special
process which extracts all greasy sub
stance and renders the material soft and
durable Let US note in ending that
bounancy is replacing the pull back
styles. The pull back is not gone, but
indications show a time coming when
it must 90. VIII it be replaced by hoop
skirts: That is a question of the day.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

THE coal industries of the United
States now represent an annual rroduc-
tion Of about 8O,OOO,OOO tons. About
three-ffths Of this is anthracite and five
eighths bituminous. A very small
quantityof anthracite comes from Rhode
Island; otherwise it is found exclusively
in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania also
produces enough of the bituminous
product to entitle her to the reputation
Of furnishing three-ffths Of all the coal
used in this country. Ohio follows
next, with 9,OO0, 900 tons or so. Illinois
ranks third and Maryland fourth. When
the southern and eastern parts Of Ohio
are honey-comed with railroads, state
of things which is fast being brought
about, the showing of the Buckeye
state will be even better.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

AN INIPossIBILITY.-" Doctor, can't
you tell me what's the matter with
him ?'' asked an anxious mother, whose
son was undergoing a medical examina-
tfon. "Humor in the blood, 5" replied the
doctor. II knowed it. | told him not
to read funny papers, but he would do
it, and the first thing he knows it will
strike his brain and kill him." 4" No
danger, madam he hasn't any brain. I"
-ArkanSaU Traveller. This reminds
us of the Irishman who was wounded
in the head and to whom the surgeon
remarked that it was bad case as the
brain could be seen. Brain,' says
Pat, shure, will ye send some home to
the ould man ? He always said hadn't
any. Rome Sentinel
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13
Remember T!


The Glass Front" when in
town. First, for the quantity
Of goods kept /; second, for the
quality Of the goods; third,
for the reasonable prices =
fourth, for the rapid growth Of
its trade fifth, for its popular
ity, and finally for the desire of
its proprietors and statesmen to
show what we keep in stock
to all who favor us with a call.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13
m:hk Mtattsttfpt
CONFESSION OF A DUDE.

l wonder what there is in me
That makes folks smile as go by.
NV air is good my clothes fit well;
They cannot think am guy.
And vet they smile. How very rude
/ may have faults but I'm Dude.
They are not Dudes themselves. All, there
The trouble is. We Dudes are born;
We stir the envy of the throng,
To which, thank Heav'n, we don't Delohg
Not of the vulgar multitude
Are we. Who would not be Dude?
1t is my comfort and my pride
To know that what am, am.
And what we are-what are we,
Anyhow? By Jove, I'D have to cram
To learn and learning's not my mooo'
Who learns can never be a Dude.
know have no brains
They must be very hard to get
And brains would never, never take
In our select, exclusive set.
We care for better things, imbued
With all that g1orifles the Dude.
The german can lead; bang
MY hair: wear my trousers tight;
dote on Chambertin l hate
To read or think; pass the night
At clubs; in short, love the nude,
Though Art is not the dudest Dude.
To be a Dude is my whole aim.
A Dude is chic, is nobDy, swell,
To feel that Life's dreadful bore,
Creations self an awful sell.
The swellest thing, from our point view o.
Is to recede from Man to Dude.
-JUNIUs HENRI BROWNE.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13
CHIPS.

Somebody substituted pile OF corn
cobs for the doughnuts on a Vermont
railway restaurant counter, and they
were about two thirds eaten before any
body discovered what had happened
Boston Post.
1t doesn't take a northern invalid
very long to get well in Florida. When
the first weeks hotel bill is presented
he generally says: II guess | am well
enough to start for home this after
noon. ''-The Judge.
"They say Charley has married. Do
you know his wife Is she woman of
any intelligence ? Is she well in
formed ?" "Well should say 50.
She has belonged to the village sewing
circle for ten years and never missed a
meeting. .'-BOSton Transcript.
Haven't you got another house you
can rent me ?'' asked a man Of real
estate agent. What's the matter
with the one you are in ?'' Nothing,
only am behind with the rent, and |
thought that by moving into another
one of your houses you would forget the
old debt while trying to collect the
new. n-ArkdnsdU Traveller.
A man named Gillis, combined
banker and editor, has fled from Clifton
Springs, in default of $4,000. When
man attempts to run newspaper and
bank too, it is only question of time
as to when the bank will fail. No
newspaper can be self-sustaining that
has to support a bank. Narration Inde-
pendent.
The New York Graphic prints pic
ture Of = the late ex-Kirg G6e6baG 6ff 6ff
Fiji and his suite" We infer that the
tailor bills of Mr.. Cocobau and suite
seldom amount to over SIS a year, and
we shouldn't advise any of our readers
to 60 to Fiji and open ready-madt
clothing establishment, unless they
want to starve to death.-N0rristow1
Herald
Boston girls never sacrifice the caus'
of culture to that of philanthropy. 4
tramp recently accosted one of then
and asked her if she would be gooC
enough to give him the price Of hum
BILE meal. 81 haven't any money witt
me-" she said, "but if you'll com
around to the house after pa return
home, III get him to read you SOM
pages of Paradise Lost. Brooklyn
Eagle.
Vanderbilt's grandson, now thre
months old, has been presented witt
forty-two silver mugs. Forty-two sill
yer mugs ought to last child life
time, by practicing a little economy ant
drinking out Of tin cup or beer mug
now and then. This infant is certainl,
lucky; but when pin slips its cabl
the probabilities are that it will howl a
howlfully as babe that hasn't got
single silver mug to Its back.-NOrrlS
t0lUe Herald.
:" And what, in the name of good
ness, is this ?" asked Mrs. David Davis
as the Senator lugged something int,
the room and dropped it at her feet
"This is my shirt, darling, and l vii
be greatly obliged if you will sew on
button for me.'' "David Davis, " saiC
the lady sternly, when you bring MI
your shirt | will sew on button TO
you, with pleasure, as becomes a fonc
and dutiful wife but just now, sir,
must insist upon your removing this
circus canvas from my apartment. -
Cincinnati Inquirer.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13
NEUTRALIZED.
In what way a Prevalent Evil may be
ShOrn OF its Power to Harm.

Malaria is a broad name for many diseases
all originating in blood poisoning. Bilious
chiIls and fever are prominent members of
the family. Malaria defies alike the builders
the plumbers and the physicians. Despair
nn5animously recommended RENSON'S CAP
CINE POROUS PLASTER as the greatest
snti.malarial specific of the age. These plas-
tiers act upon the liver, spleen, bowels and
Worn over the region of the liver, and upon
the back over the Kidneys, they ward or ma
When YOU purchase, satisfy yourself that
the word CAPCINE is cut in the center of
the plaster.
HIGHEST awards at International Expositions.
nlch soft
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

THE Hon. BILLA FLINT, Life
Senator of the Dominion Parliament,
Belleville, Ontario Canada, writes II
tried st. Jacobs Oil for ague in my face
and toothache. 1t acted like charm.
A few times rubbing with it took away
all soreness and pain far better than
having them drawn at the ageof seventy
seyen.''
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

THE TESTIMONY OF A PHYSICIAN =
James Beecher, M. d., of Sigourney,
Iowa, says for several years l have been
using a Cough Balsam, called DR.. VIM.
Halls Balsam For The Lungs, and,
in almost every case throughout my
practice 1 have had entire success.
have used and prescribed hundreds of
bottles ever since the days Of my army
practice 1858, when was surgeon Of
Hospital No. Z. Louisville. Ky.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

HENRY's CARBoLIC SALvE.-It is
the Best Salve for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,
Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all kinds
of Skin Eruptions, Freckles and Pim-
ples.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

WHAT'S the use having dyspepsia d?
Why belch and say you've got heart.
burn, every time you eat ~ Be sensi-
bic, take Browns Iron Bitters and get
well,
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13
Remember I!

We have a Grocery Depart
ment where you may find a
good selection Of goods such as
you may want.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

DURNo's CATARRH SNUFF cures all
affections of the mucous membrane, Of
the head and throat.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

SKINNY MEN," Wells Health Re-
newer" restores health and vigor, cures
Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13

CONTAGIOUS diseases, malaria, liver
complaint, are all prevented gby using
the gentle but powerful tonic, Browns
Iron BitteTs.
Middletown transcript., 1883-04-13
JOHN A. REYNOLDS
Notary Public,
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE.
gegal 8otites.
D QEGIsTER's ORDER.

EGISIER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
February 24th, 1888.
pom the application of David A. Knots,
a. ulhlhlstfator of Charles A. Knots, late of
oI. 1eorges hundred, in said county, de-
G6easeu, IL Is ordered and directed by the
ll,sr a,Sslster that the Administrator aforesaid
~ St11 Houce OF granting of Letters of Admin.
sti 1sstatoh 10 upon the estate of the deceased,
MIN MIN Lne date of granting thereof, by causing
Fr,5 SFuSettsements to be posted within forty days
II,t tLe , uaUe OF such Letters in six of the
Has3I HiosI pubic places of the county of New
0as!LIe, curing all persons having demands
aS59d aS5ainSI the estate to present the same or
9 aot9e Dy an Act of Assembly in such case
ma ~ ~ te anu provided and also cause the same
ME- SS iilisefued within the same period in the
iisI5 ttoWn TRANSCRIPT a newspaper pub
tihsaieJ +ha,.ai IN Mlddletown and to be continued
+,'a 1lNen ~ under the hand and Seal of Office of
W., SIS HGeglster aforesaid, at Wilmington in
1SeaT 1aS% oIue EIasue county aforesaid, the day and
o'i "DoVe written. S. e. BIGGS, Register.
tte ost,E- otttoE-All persons having claims against
sa1no q .leS 5IS oI the deceased must present the
o' 1T ilf uulE attested to the Administrator on
a. seIs USIOFs Feb 24th, 1884 or abide the Act OF
IN such case made and provided.
DAVID A. KNOTS, Administrator
ADDRESS, CLAYTON, DEL.