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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
Home Ind uStrieS.

The New Berne Journul has had two
editorials recently on ENCOURAGING Home
Industry" In its last it draws atten-
tion to the effect Of Schedule b. tax
upon certain classes of Industries. 1t
puts the case thus:
A wholesale merchant in New Berne
or Wilmington or Charlotte or Raleigh
buys bill of goods and pays the ''pur
chase tax" thereon. All right so far. A
retail merchant in the interior buys from
this wholesale merchant, and pays the
same tax on the sa me goods. This is not
right, and its tendency is to crush the
WI 0!esaler. The retail merchant, all
things else being equal, can buy cheaper
by one fifth OF one per cent. from the
merchant. And the case of wholes lie
liquor dealers is still more striking who
pay tax of ten per cent. on purchases
The law is unjust, is unreasonable aud
discriminates directly against home en-
terpilse.'
We agree with our respected contem
porary in the opinion that if the Legis-
lature will not do any ANYTHING to en-
courage home enterprise. surely our laws
should not be 80 framed as to discriminate
against home people. y We believe 1t is
the duty Of the Legislature to foster all
home enterprises and especially all man
ufactures. We do not hold it to be wise
or fair to frame laws that put our own
people at disadvantage when COMPETING
with the people Of other States. Th'
General Assembly should be exceeding)A
careful not to give cause for just com
plant in the matter of home industries
Our people should be favored rather thar
Disseminated against. = Wilmington Sta,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

THE NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST
ALMANAC lSS3.-Rev. &. 7. Failey,
Editor; Edwards, Broughton & Co.,
Publishers. It contains a double cal
ender, list of the State officers, Con-
gressmen, the courts, biographical
sket hes of sixteen distinguished minis
tiers, an article on Baptist History, by
DR.. Uufham why Baptists I'M
merse.' by Rev. j. j. Landsell the
Boards. Conventions and Associations
of the denomination for North Carolina
and the South. list OF the ministers,
the missions and missionaries in foreign
lands, statistics Of religious denomina-
tions both in North Carolina and the
United States, and other valuable mat
ter. Price, single copy 10 cents; per
dozen, 70 cents.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

The decadence of old time Southern
chi,airic courtesy is exhibited by the
fact that young ladies have been heard
to express surprise that strange gen
tleman should laise his hat to them, in
meeting them on a narrow tOotpath.
They did not seem to even be aware
of the fact that Southern gentleman Is
polite to women whether he knows then.
or not.
In Philadelphia, an old lady met the
letter carrier at the door and handed
him 5000. She knew he was poor and
had large family. Take this,' said
she. and invest it some way to help
your income. Then shull feel that
enjoy christmas
The general stoppage of newspapers
during Christmas week had one good
effect. showed how great a necessity
to intelligent homes they have become.
The times are uncommonly quiet and
peaceful, yet there were many occur
rences during the past week which were
OF great interest to the pu lie, and the
remark was frequently made-''I feel
lost, or way out in the woods, for lack
of my usual News-Bringer. | would
have paid a quarter fora good account of
what was going on. Two dollars is cheap
enough for twelve months steady work
fixing up paper and sending it out. The
amount of reading in the Farmer and
Mechanic in year would fill six or a
dozen books, worth 81 a piece. We
have to pay our lawyers IS to S25 for
hait-hours consultation, and our doctors
80 per half-hour call, yet we get the ed
itors's whole time, talents, and labor
for fifty-two weeks. at about three cents
a week! Or, if you deduct the cost of
postage, wrappers, ink. printers, rent,
ETC.. the editors actual net profit is about
10 cents a year, or little over one cent a
month";
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

Springfield, Mass, December 26.-Mer-
riam A Montgomery, about 2S years of
age, shot his two little children, George
and Eva. aged and years, at Pack
ardsvIlle this morning. Montgomery had
not lived with his wife for eight months,
and she made her home with her father,
Horatio Marsh, farmer. Montgomery
visited the family on Saturday and stayed
until to cay. This morning he asked his
wife if she would live with him and she
refused. He went out, found the two
children playing outside the door, and
shot them with revolver. He then tried
to shoot his wife and her father, but he
was overpowered by the latter and kept
in the house until the sheriff came aud
arrested him.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
ONE MONTH, Free. 4 Fair Chance Is
TEST il. Let Your FAMILY try Z!
No Harm, Il you Don't Like It
Send a. Once and &c: TIE
ELECTION NEWS!

Tho Furmer and Mechanic desires to
become a weekly visitor TO every iuteili-
gent and respectable Home in North
Carolina, and the Editor hopes it would
fnd favor with many thousands of Fam
lies, il they should read it for a few
weeks. To test the matter be offers 10
send the paper OEE MONTH u every
citizen of North Carolina, VINO vii a.
close his name, and IRE cents, postage
tamps); the latter being lcSs than cost
Il the white paper, and the postage !,
While the cost OF the printing, mailing,
wrappers, and editors profit are a free
Sift to you, and thank j e. too.
S2y-All our present readers are leques-
ted to do Us the favor to make this known
among their neighbors. All monthly
subscribers will be enrolled Oh sepa-
rate Book. and stopped, after the 30th
lay. And there viii not be the least
obligation upon any one to enroll as
regular subscriber. We wish to adver-
Use the paper, and in sending your name
YOU will help us.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

A fire at Pine Bluff, Ark, destroyed
property valued at Sl25, 600; military
company had a ball in progress over the
room in which the fire broke out all es
capped, but lost wraps and cloaks.
Thos. Jones and Gen. L. Franks, ofCot
tonwood Springs, Texas, fired at each
other and both were instantly killed, in
an encounter on the streets Of that town.
-Three colored railroad laborers, at
Winchester, KY. put dynamite in a
stove to dry; two were kiled and one
was seriously injured. .--The county
treasurer OF White Pine, Neb., has been
killed and the treasury robbed. IL
grandson of Gen. ToonIbs was fatally in
jured at Troy, n. Y. while coasting."
business failures in the United States for
the year just closed number 6,73S; liza
bllltles Sl0l, 100000.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

POPULARITY AND SUCCESS. The man
who succeeds is the popular man-the
person who has hests of acquaintance,
and who does not hesitate to ask favor,
any more than he does to do one. He
cultivates his acquaintances and blossoms
out before each one. He is always glad to
see them, and always has smile and a
pleasant word. Beyond certain point
he is intimate with none. knowing that a
man with strong friendships is sure to
haze decided enemies, and an enmity
often is most inconvenlent. - E:rchdage.
He is "all things to all men, and him
self first in everything.-ED. F. & NJ.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

What is it man in love will not do
A gentleman who has been four times
discarded by the same lady rallied night
before last and made another desperate
effort. The young lady at first refused
20 see him, but finally entered the parlor
The lover fell upon his knees and vowed
she was as much Ike Mrs. Langtry as
two peas in one pod Flattery reached
and conquered her when all other means
had failed She is now recopciled and
willing. The wedding will take place in
February but there will be no cards.
BGlttnaOredn.
Strange to say, this thing really did
happen, and in more places than Balti-
mOle.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

He WAS JUST OUT.-Some Of our city
stores are constantly annoyed by children
coming to the door and asking for cards,
empty boxes and that sort Of things
The erks are, of course, down on the
youngsters and the warfare never ends.
The other day little girl opened store
door ana sticking her head in, called out:
Say, mister, have you got any empty
boxes?' No said the clerk, not very
politely. Got any cards?' No. Got
any almanacs?' No Got any empty
bottles? No Got any pictures??'
No Got any sense?' 'No-yes DO
yes-you miserable little wretch, ard
the cierk few out Of tne door, but the
youngster was up in the next alley max
ing faces at him, and he came back mad
der than he had been since his salary was
reduced.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
Great Combination!
THE PRICE or
DemOreSt's illustrated
Mohihly Magazine.
List year, vas $30l.a year. This
year We oder il, and' the weekly
FARMER AND MECHANIC
BOTH PUBLICATIONS, ONE YEAa,
For only $500 year, or si.7s
for SIX months.

DEMOREST'S ) MONTHLY is Justly
entitled the Worlds Model Magazine.
The largest ii Form. tie Largest in Cir
culation, and the best Family Magazine
issued. lSS3 will hc the nineteenth year
Of its publication; il is now improved so
extensively A. 70 place il il the front rank
OF Family Periodicals, 5rd equal TO any
magazine. Il contains a pages large
quarto. $ IL inches, elegantly printed
on tinted paper, fully illustrated, each
number having steel cngravings, oil pic
ture or art subjects, published by W.
Jennings Demorest, New York, and by
special agreement combined with the
Fdrme5 and .uechdnic for onIy S5, for
both; giving your Family all the state
News, and all the late Fashion Intclli-
gcnce for one price!
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

The Congressional Record is a cloak
for indecency, a tail feather for vanity, a
stalking horse for dishonesty, slave
for wounded seli-lovc, crutch for lame
dignity, a step-ladder for personal ambi
ton, convenience for the shirks, a
waste-paper basket for unappreciated
oratory. In short, it is anything and
everything except what it pretends to be.
-Nelo York Sun.
Missed the main point after all The
daily budget of Records is invaluable for
starting the fire, cold mornings.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

Extract of Report from the Celebra-
ted Physician, Erasmus Wilson, of Lon
don, Eng: Several severe cases of
inciptent consumption have come under
my observation that have been cured by
the timely use of Colden's Liquid Beef
Tonic" QRemember the name. Coll
DEN 's-take no Others OF druggists.
Hale's Honey of Uorehound and Tar
overpowers the most troublesome cough
Pixies Toothach Drops cure in one
minute.
Glenn's Sulphur Soap cures skin dis
Eases.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

-Hurrah for Charlotte! Hip! Hip.
Hoo-ray !-'Kause why,-she has laid
a fine of s. on all hotel portcrs and
"Bus-fussers who yell louder than an
whisper, when the train cometh in !!
Let this righteous example ''enlarge its
phylacteries' or, in short, -''spread y
1t is much of nuisance on arriving at
a Southern village like Charlotte or Will
mington to find the entire colored pop
ulation assembled around the car door,
warmly greeting you as ''Major!''
"Colonel!' 'General!' Judge ~
thereby compelling you to walk pomp-
Ously to the carriage and pay half dollar
to ride block, rather than lower the
new dignity to which you have been
promoted!
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
Honest and Liberal.

When the Hops in each bottle of Hop
Bitters lat the present price, $l.25 per
h.. J cost more than bottle is sold Cor.
beside the other costly medicines, and
the quality and price are kept the same,
We think it is honest and liberal in the
proprietors, and DO one should complain,
D. buy or use worthless stuff, or cheating
bogus limitations because the price is
less
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

On Thursday some twenty-five or
thirty convicts will be taken from the
penitentary to work on the Quaker
Bridge road, near the Trent river, in
Jones and OnslOw counties ohm
Mobiles, who some ten years ago came
to this section, and made his home out
i'll the Rhamkatte section. died last FRI
day night. He was a strange man, a
re- ular cosmopoiite, for he had travelled
the world over. For many years, it is
said, he managed a circus which made
its headquarters on board a schooner.
1t went to Australia, all along the coast
of South America, &C., being on the
voyage, altogether, seven or eight years.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
THE DURHAM TOBACCO FAIR.

IHE DURHAM TOBACCO FAIR
The President OF the fair ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Julian 5. Carr, has made his report.
set forth the plan of operations agreed
on, and it was detcrm ned to issue, >
900 bonds of one dollar each, with tie
understanding that Durham would take
all tie bonds not subscribed for by the
other tobacco centres. The right rlen
have the matter in charge and they know
no such word as fail Let the ball roll
On.-Necs- ObSeIrer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
Throw Physic to the Dogs, I'll
None of it,"

We do not feel like blaming Macbeth
for this expression of disgust. Even
nowadays most Of the cathartics are
great repulsive pills, enough to turn
vne's stomach" Had Macbeth ever ta-
ken DIR. Pierce's ''Purgative Pellets he
would not have uttered those words of
contempt. By druggists.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

~ *"Slow and steady wins the race "
Steadily, bu. not slowly, Kidney Wort is
diStanclng all competition toI universal
popularity and usefulness. This ceie-
brated remedy can now be obtained il
the usual dry vegetable form. 1t is put
up In the latter way for the especial con
venience of those who cannot readily
prepare it. 1t will be found very con
centrated and will act with equal efiicien
cy in either form. Read advertisem eut.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

Nzg Every color of the Diamond
Dyes is perfect. See the samples Of the
colored cloth at the druggists Unequal-
ed fer brillancy
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

A man is wiser for his learning, and
the sooner he learns that the only prop
er WY to cure Cough or Cold, is to use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the better he is
off.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

The 'Favorite Prescription" of DR..
Pierce cures female weakness" and kin
dred affections. BY druggists.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
FFh RMS

For sale in Warren county. n. ( War
rem is noted for its healthy innate, pure
water, and good society. These lands are
cheap and accessible to market
b. (. LONG, Attorney,
WarTeutOn, y. G..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

Farmers snd others desiring a genteel, lucra
tive agency business by which IS to s2O day can
be earned, send address ut once, on postal, to II.
Q. WILKINSON Co., 1876 ans 1o7 Fulton Street,
New York.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
PERFECTLY SATISFIED.
USED ONLY 8 HORSES.

REDLAND, Md. March &c, 1888.
MR. F.-L .sMoonE, Georgetown, DaO.;8 IA =
Dear Sir: In reply to yours Of the 23rd,
say | am perfectly satisfied with my Cham
pion Binder, bought OF you | believe II is
as light-rnuning as any have seen of same
weight and cut.
Respectfully,
GEORGE W. G. BEALL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
old Hickory" Wagons.

The "Old Hickory" is manufactured at
Louisville, Kentucky, by the Kentucky Wagon
Manufacturing Company.
The quality Of the "Old Hickory is main
tanned at any cost.
The sold Hickory" is built fof strength
durability, ligh,ness, and is of graceful APP
pearance.
The sold Hickory" is as perfect as it is
possible for a wagon to be built.
The superiority of the sod Ili'kory" over
other wagons is due
First-To the adoption of that j)rm or mod
ell that comprises the largest amount of strength
with the least superfuous weigh
Second-To the adoption Of that shape,
size, and adjustment Of skeins, wheels and
gear, and that arrangement of bngue, evener
and singletrees that gives the least friction
and easiest draft
Third-To the great advantages the manu-
facturers of the sold Hickory" have over
other wagon makers in locatbn, situated as
they are in the centre of the fleSt timber re-
gion in the world. The compny makes Sc
lections from the white oak all black hickory
of Kentucky, which are justF celebrated.
Fourth-To the great Advantage of having
thoroughly air-seasoned timer being used
No irresponsible convict or pnitentiary labor
is employed, but intelligent, killed mechanics
in every department. The cold Hickory" is
made only of one quality ad that strictly
No. /. We have them for ale on both Thin
BILE Sken and Iron Axle Enning gear, with
or without bodies, for l. 2, and horses
Every Wagon fully warranted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
MINOR & HORTON PLOWS,
4 IMPROVED PATTERN.
Minor &c Horton-Old Style.
, Malta Corn Cultivator.

Extras to ft all the above sized Plows,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
The New Osborne

is the Binder Of the present day. After setting
up.several this season, and comparing their
many points of undoubted merit over other
Binders we are compelled 10 agree that the
inevitable ight-drdf Improved Appieby Neic o.
borne Binder is THE BINDER Of the present
dag.
THE NEW OSBORNE is q substantial,
strong built and durable Irvine Binder.
THE NEW OSBORNE 10 automatical
and controls its operations.
/. THE NEW OSBORNEis simplicity per-
sonifed, having .feioer parts than any other
binder, and consequently less liable TO get
out of order
THE NEW OSBORNE is an external
qeared machine.
TIE NEW OSBORNE, on account of its
external gearing, is very light draft ma
chine.
THE NEW OSBORNE'S knives pass
through three guards to the stroke, thus giving
in comparison to other binders third more
power with third less speed
THE NEW OSBORNE is so nicely ball
anced by the driver when seated that it can
be tilted without effort so as to carry the
knives ouer stones, or depress them for picking
up lodged grain. 1t is wonderfully efectipc
in down and tangled grain. 1t can pick up
and save grain that others can not touch.
THE NEW OSBORNES binder and but
ter boards are each adjustable
TIE NEW OSBORNE has the centre
geared knife and boiled guards.
THE NEW OSBORNE has the 60 inch
eleeation. We have found from actual expert
ence that the so inch elevation does not suit
the East, and offer to our farmers IA binder
with 60 inch elevation, enabling you TO Sc
cure your Rye as well as wheat. Please note
this, if not present it may be n future con-
sideration.
1t affords us pleasure te state that Mr.. II. J.
Case and +. +. Mills, Company's Agents, re-
the New Osborne to the seUerest test, and il is
doing faithful work, never missing sheaf
They cannot detect a single defect.
THE NEW OSBORNE is on exhibition Il
our Store and the public are hereby cordially
invited to call and examine for themselves
The Binder we can with confidence recommend
as the binder for our people. We offer the
NEW OSBORNE and the Osborne family of
combined machines, Independent Reapers and
the Osborne Premium MOwer, as ioi0 as any
machine of the same class can be bought, and
on very easy terms. The trade has already
commenced with us, and the prospect for a
heavy one was never more fatlering. We
have arranged with Messrs. d. NJ Osborne b
Co. TO carry a complete stock Of Extras, and
with tried, experienced men already and regu-
larly in our employ, and as much assistance
from the company as desired we promise faith
fol service 10 all purchasers of the Osborne
family of machinery.
ES- See eur new Imperial Binder Truck
designed for carrying binders the narrow way
through gates draw bars, and under shelter
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
Md DuwBTfNG THOMAS
Eight Acres Cut in Five Hours. Binds
Solid Sheaves.

SANDY SpwSe, Montgomery CO., Nd, I
March 26, 1888.
Mr.. F. l.. MOORE Yours of the 23d inst
per Mr.. Grimes, just received In regard TO
my experience with the Champion Binder,
can only say that ! was unfortunate in get
ting hold OF one that did not seem properly
adjusted, though we had good satisfaction
with il for one day, cutting eight acres in Eve
hours by the watch. 1t binds more solid
sheaf than any other binder have seen. The
bundle is round and compact, whereas all
other binders have seen make bundle hav-
ing cavity in one side which makes the bun
ole get looser after being handled
The machine is well made in every respect
The material seems to be Of the best quality.
The raising and lowering Of the cutter bar is
all desire. The machine will cut and the
elevators deliver the worst lodged grain we
have had. We are looking forward to the COM
ing harvest with a great deal Of satisfaction,
believing, as we do, that when the binder at
tachment is properly adjusted it will be the
best machine, taking all things together, that
is yet made. Very trnly,
mas. Il. P. THOMAS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
EVERYBODY
Ought to Buy the CHAMPION.

GAITHERsBURa, Montgomery co, Md, |
March q, 1883. !
f. l.. moore We bought Champion Cord
Binder of your agent, Mr.. Musser, for the
harvest of 1882, and cut about eighty acres
A part Of it was very rough land, but the ma
chine did it's work perfectly, and gave entire
satisfaction TO US and all who came to see il
work. We think that any farmer who de-
sires 70 make harvest-time easy for himself
and those about him, should surely purchase
the Champion Harvester.
Respectfully, KINNEY BROS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-06-15
Brown wagons,


l, 2, 3 and horse, narrow and broad tread,
Buckeye Force Pump, Cucumber Pumps, Fence
Wire, Silver h Deming Feed Cutters, Sinclair
Feed Cutters. Rites Patent Grindstone, for
grinding Reaper Knives; Horse Rakes, Young
America Corn and Cob Mill, Harrows of all
kinds and sizes, Farm Bells, Wheelbarrows,
Canal Barrows, Tree Trimmers. Lightning
Hay Knife, Monumental Churns, Cylinder do !,
Staff do, Well Buckets, Trace Chains, Back
bands, Currycombs, Horse Brushes Hames,
Whitewash Brushes, Forks, Picks, Shovels,
Spades, Hoes, Mattocks, Grindstones and Ak
lures, Hay Rakes, Axes, Hatcheis, Plow Han
dies.
A full stock of every variety of Landreth' 8
Garden Seeds, fresh and genuine, put up in
original packages. None genuine without
his trademark
Large stock of choice Field Seeds at market
prices, choice Western EARLY Clover Seed
Mammoth or Sapling Glover Seed, Timothy
Seed, Maryland and Virginia grown Glover
Seed, not so good a quality and at less price !;
Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass Redtop
Grass Seed, White Clover Seed, Hungarian
Grass Seed, American and German Millet.
POtatOes-Landreth's Garfield, a new and
excellent variety Early Rose (second crop)
used by all Truckers for first early planting,
more productive and earlier than the regular
stock Early Rose; White Peach Blow, Snow
Flake, Beauty Of Hebron, Burbank, Early
Rose, Peerless. Seed Corn, white and yellow.