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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
r. r. r.

II used to be said that the Three
Rs" were needed for political success
But nowadays four Rs are necessary;
namely Readin', 'Ritin', 'Rlthmetlc'
and Railroads. 'Rithmetic is chiefly
useful for the modern craftsmanship
known as Addition, Division. and 81
lence.''
The new owners OF the Cape Fear x
Yadkin Valley r. r., met at Fayette-
Vile last week. and despatched a com
mittee 10 Raleigh to pay for the States
Stock and Bonds, sl45.615. and receive
the clear title which the late Legislature
authorized the Governor, and his coun-
oil tn make to the new organization. On
their return to Fayetteville. the regular
stockholders meeting was held. and tie
old officers were of course elected 1t
is understood that no time will be lost
completing the Road to Greensboro.
Fayetteville is enjoying quitea boom, :
and property along the route from that
town to Florence is daily rising IN value.
The Western y. G.. train. according
to Citizen. was beaten from Asheville to
Alexanders, II miles, by a mule which
KEEP ahead of the engine, and could not
be frightened off the track. When the
tran stopped, the donkey turned, and
walked back some distance, as If to
laugh at the Iron Horse. And just then
the owner of the mule dashed around
the curve, in rear. He had chased the
the train, carrying his saddle on his
shouIdert
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
MOS MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
KINGS MOUNTAIN, y.

Ne1tsession opens 4th Monday iu Aagr-, r
is thoroughly preparatory, with a -i-elI BH-.
Depai trnent, Number Of students lat yr-r
Average cost OF board and tuition Tor ter m"
aud two suits Of uniforms, $40. send luE
logue to W. T Il. fI 3d..
Aug. 2-tf. Pr.-...
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
TUE CAROLINA CENTRAL.

The Stock holders of the {. +. & \.
V. II. r., passed complimentary resolu-
tons, III parting with Col. l.. {. Jones,
who is now acting Supt. Of the Z. Z. X.
r. a fire destroyed the c. {. Round
and Repair shops in Charlotte, about,
day break on Sunday. Some deviltry
JiJ ~
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
Davis High School.

la GRANGE, y. G.
A boarding school for HDyN au. TE
MEN. Military discipline. BARRACKS Tor ..
healthy location. Cadet Cornrt Bad E..
ing Literary Society. Experienced f,..nrI-
VT0 Will pay all expenses 4or AVA moutua Ea.
~ session i-.A'4a Monday, JA.ttlrs a.
For Particular. Hd ;rss
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
LATEST MARINE NEWS.

LONDON, Sept. 2.-The British bark David
which left Liverpool July 20 for st. John. N.
b., has returned. She lettisoned part of her
cargo.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-The steamer which
arrived today from Liverpool, reports August
%, latitude 45.44, longitude "A 20, spoke steam
or Lessipg tGerman) from New York, August
25. for Hamburg, with crank shaft broke. She
refused assistance. The bark VIM. Phillips of
New Bedford, which arrived today from San
tandeT, reports August 49, latitude Al, longi-
tude 81 to 64.30 had a cyclone from the south
by southeast, blowing for four hours. She lost
and split her sails.
The bark Emilia j., from Malaga, reports
August %, latitude e. longitude 68, had a hur-
ricane from the southeast by east, and veering
to north-northwest, lasting "a hours. Lost her
main-sail, foresail and foretepsail
The steamer Rotterdam, which arrived to-
day from Rotterdam, reports August 26, lati-
tnde LAO, longitude 43 30, had storm from
south to west with tremendous heavy sea, the
vessel laboring heavily and shipping large
1870, longitude 81 50 had hurricane from
the south-southwest with q tremendous heavy
sea, which carried away all her storm-sails
and tore away the boat covers from off the
boats. Thence moderate weather.
ST. JOHNS, n. F., Sept. 1.-The Gloucester
hshery vessel Reporter arrived at Trepassy to-
day from the Grand Banks. She drove before
the gale under bare poles from the fishing
ledge to Trepassy. She had 100 quintals Of
Goldfish. Her decks were swept of everything;
dories, travis and deck gear went by the
board. The captain was lashed to the wheel
all the time. She lost one dory and two men
during Sundays storm.
PLYMOUTH, Mass, Sept. 2-The schooner
Mile, Captain McDougal, of St John, N. B. in
entering this harbor this morning struch on
Browns Island Shoal and was bilged and filled
with water. The crew were taken off by the
men at the Guernet life saving station. The
schooner is submerged at high tide and will
probably prove total wreck
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03

in existence, and that all the assets should bo
in their hands during the time Of the adjourn
ment.
Mr.. Thomas said that he should like to see
Mr.. Phinney make any settlement that could
be satisfactorily agreed upon, and he though
that Mr.. Phinney could do great deal better
with the matters than any outside party, and
that the estate would pay great dea! more
than II 1t went into bankruptcy. He thought
tn property should be in the hands Of the CON-
mittee.
Mr.. Strout said that it was mot the intention
OF any one to run away with the funds. he
hoped Mr.. Thomas was correct about the firm
referred to, but he knew they should have TO
wait until a newlcrop before they could get part
OF it. That If the committee acceded to his
suggestion, he would like to have this meeting
adjourned, and would like to have the valua-
Bile labors Of this committee in connection with
this report.
Mr.. Converse asked how long an adjourn
ment Mr.. Phinney would like, and Mr.. Strout
replied that be thought they could do the work
in a week.
Mr.. Jose-We consider our duties at an end
here We have made up this detailed report,
and these accounts for the information Of the
parties, and we return them to the creditors
with all the explanations they have asked for
1t seems TO me now that our mission Is at An
end. II the creditors sect fit to place these pa
pers in the hands of Mr.. Phinney and Mr..
Strout to make up their proposition tby, can
not see any improperly in it.
Upon motion Of MIR. Converse, 1t was voted
that Mr.. Strout ana Mr.. Phinney have the
privilege of examining the papers TO assist
them in making up their proposition, and re-
turn them at the next meeting.
The meeting was then adjourned until one
week from Monday. at o'clock p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
MASSACHUSETTS.
Th. n1as.aehuse,t. C.nlral sora,

HUDSON, Sept. 1.-The Massachusetts Gen.
tral railroad property was sold here today at
public suction for $500, 900 to Samuel N. Al
drich, president of the road, who purchased it
in behalf of nine-tenths OF the bondholders
Only one party bid against him, and that was
Charles r. Mclean of East Boston, one of the
directors. The terms of the sale required S2O,-
600 to be paid down and the balance in thirty
days.
Nothing is yet known relative to when the
road will be re-opened. There was quite a
large attendance of officials OF the road at the
auction, and also of stockholders from various
places. The portion of the property sold was
the road with its franchises, as the rolling
stock will be disposed of at auction at Hudson,
September IL. The property sold comprises
lit miles Of road, so miles of which has rails
laid on it, and the cost of the same thus far
has been over So, ,000,0C3 Trustees Talbot and
Chapman represented the trustees. President
Aldrich, in an interview today, said the Massa-
chusetts Central will notjbe reopened until it
can be placed on good firm, solid basis The
sale today will net the bondholders 10 cents on
81, but, If the outstanding bondholders deposit
their bonds with the New England Trust Com
pany at once, they can receive the benefits of
the legislative provisions in the matter and
thus get full benefit of the purchase.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
a Gorgeous Trousseau.
A Partisan Description of the Robes Worn
by Lord wolseley's Bride.
Paris Figaro.

Paris Figaro.
The season of London will finish with q
first-rate marriage. Lord Wolseley, one of
the noble lords Catholic of Great Britain,
will espouse at that time Miss Emma Muir
ply, young American exceedingly million
aire. Blonde and proud as a duchess paint
ed by Reynolds, this charming daughter of
the free America has no need to appear to
her f1ance under a shower of pearls and of
dollars; the gold of her hair and the royalty
of her 20 years are sufficient.
The stars of heaven in the desp skies,
Meier spsrkled as bright as her radiant eyes.
To describe the splendors of the trousseau
would be to write volume Of adjectives.
Miss Emma Murphy will wear the day Of
her marriage at the church Catholic a robe
satin white, all covered with founces of
tulle, bordered with silver, recalling by its
magnifcence, half pompadourian, the style
of the directorie. The trail of satin, en-
crusted with silver, is partially covered with
a mantle of velvet, relieved with forget-me-
nots and lilies in embroidery. Two pages
clad in rose-colored silk, will carry this man
tie of velvet.
A veil of old point of Flandre will ehveiop
in a cloud of lace this robe of the bride and
England. The five maids of honor of Miss
Murphy will be dressed in rose-colored silk
like the pages. When the trousseau was ex-
hibited by Felix in Paris all the city focked
to see it. One could bathe in the waves of
satin and lace. In an interior room were
exhibited 25 ball dresses, 25 visiting toilets
and 25 morning and afternoon costumes. It
is to be remarked the bridal travelling cos
tume. of a sumptuousness unheard of. which
indicates how much the high-life English
differ from us, Notwithstanding the care we
take to copy them. This costume is of dark
material relieved with white, with corsage
of the same description. The two folds Of
plated satin fall from the shoulder to the
waist, parting at the neck sufficient to show
an ornament of pearls attached to the throat
with bouquet of orange blossoms.
Among the half dress robes those of the
style Pompadour are in the majority. In
garments of rose, blue, or ivory, the DISPOSE
ton of the light drapery recalls to the MEM
ory the tuuics sculptural, which clothe the
goddesses. Among the number of ball
dresses there is one found with a skirt abb
solutely but an immense mass of tearoses.
The rest is of ivory-tinted satin. the train
ornamented with tearoses and the corsage a
cluster of roses. A robe of colored satin
bears across the bosom tropical Dlrd, the
wings extending over the shoulders. A sec
ond bird flies through the lace on the SKIRT
This art of the toilet carried to lts extreme
power is an art especially French.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
FIRES.
At New Haven, Conn.


New HAVEN, Sept. 2.-There was fire this
afternoon in a large brick building on Artisan
street. The fire commenced in lumber yard
in the rear of the building The building was
of BRICK four stories high, and was occupied
by the New Haven Staple Manufacturing
Company, New Haven Manufacturing Com
pany, Strong Cartridge Company, John Adj,
machinists' tools and manufacturers supplies,
and Charles Brown, scroll saving, wood turn
ing, etc. The loss is estimated at $100, 900; in
surance about $4,000. One fireman was Sc
riously injured.
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 2.-Losses on hay, fenc-
ing and timber by FIRE duringI past few days is
estimated at $4,000. Upwards of 10, COO acres
of pasture land northwest of this city has been
devastated. The fires are supposed to have
been the work of incendiaries.
Forest Fires ON Long Island.
HUNUER's POINT, Sept. 1.-The woods be-
tween West Deer Park and Farmingdale
along the line of the Long Island railroad are
burning. Over four miles have been burned
and the fire is still extending. Several fami-
lies were driven from their houses. Unless
there is rain the whole district covering many
miles will be devastated, as there are no facil-
tiles for arresting the fire.
Elsewhere.
The mills of the Nunnemacher Milling
Company at Milwaukee, Wis, were partially
burned Saturday night. Lose $35,C00.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
MINOR TELEGRAMa.

Arrangements have been made at Manches-
ter, n. H., for the reception OF Gov. Butler at
the New England Fair. The day he will be
present will be announced hereafter. They
are also arranging for the headquarters of the
New England Patrons of Husbandry; which
are to be in charge Of a committee OF POST
masters Of New England
The Hill Investigating Committee has COM
pleted the preparation of its report. 1t Is now
being copied and will be submitted to Secre Ia
ry Folger on his return.
The valuation of the city OF Worcester, Mass
is $3.50 1884, gain SO O62 $50 over last year.
Polls assessed 1894, gain 751.
Pensacola announces that there is no fever
there and no suffering.
Frank B. Sanborn, secretary and inspector Of
the State Board Of Health Lunacy and
Charity of Massachusetts, has rendered his res
ignation.
The coinage executed at the mint in Phila-
delphia during the month of August aggregat
ed S,5OO,673 pieces valued at $1,295, 1857,
This amount was made up OF 1,040, 900 silver
dollars, 92O,673 dimes, 2,1OO, 600 five cent pieces
and 5,330,0O0 cents
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
.Cr.matory at PhiIadelpbia.

PHILADELPHIA Sept. 1.-Work was begun
Thursday on an improved crematory at the
University Of Pennsylvania. 1t will be COM
poeed of iron and friedrich. The crematory
chamber will be six feet and six inches long,
three feet wide and two feet high. There will
be furnace at each end of the chamber
Bodies to be burnt will be introduced into the
receptacle at an aperture on the side of the
chamber, protected by an iron side weighing
four hundred pounds. The flames will pass
over the bodies in opposite directions and re-
treat underneath the chamber into an escape
fue. 1t will take six hours to consume bod !.
The fuel used will be soft coal.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
The Quidnick Company.

PROVIDENCE R. L., Sept. 1.-The matter OF
the Quidnick company came up before United
States Judge Colt this morning in this city,
and the hearing was postponed until Wednes-
day. 1t appeared that the books of the corpor-
alton had been illegally carried from the State
to Philadelphia and are in the custody of the
secretary, who, being nonresident cannot
legally hold the Office Judge Colt refused to
the Quidnck Company, appointed bv the State
court, will proceed this afternoon to elect new
officers in place of William Sprague, who had
been president and secretary until the recent
alleged illegal election of Philadelphians in
the interest of Sprague
1t is understood that the man selected bv
VIM. Sprague as president of the Quidnick
Company is Evan Randolph of Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
ReYOIvinR @tornA.

NEW YORK, Sept. Vessels that arrived in
port today report having encountered terrific
gales at sea. The steamer Fulds, from Brem-
en-, whic reached her wharf at Hoboken this
morning, had an eventful passage, although
accidents more serious than the smashing of
engiue room skylight and the destruction of
her boats happened. John Sontag, young
Bavarian, died on the passage from nervous
prostrstion, and was buried at sea. A revolv-
ing gale struck the ship on Wednesday even
ing last while in N. lat. 1870, w. lon.58.30.
and knocked the ship around like chip of
wood. The gale commenced from south to
east, and back to west, southwest and south
southeast. The officers Of the City of Rich
mond: from Liverpool, reports having met
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03

HARVARD, H., Sept 2.-The Chicago and
North western division of the Willard party
arrived here on time. The train consists OF
eight Pullman and two dinner cars, provided
with all conyeniences. The party is under the
direction OF T. V. Smslley, the well-known
journalist, now connected with the Northern
Pacific railroad. "A number of business men who
are interested in the Northern Pacific as in
yestors are on the train. The eastern members
of the party are greatly pleased with the beau
ty and richness of this section of the country,
which surpasses anything they had imagined.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
LABOR TROUBLES.


MAsslLLoN, Sept. 2.-The miners at Rhodes
& Co., No. Garfield street at Camp Creek, re
fuse to join the strike. The secretary of the
Ohio Miners Association says that five miners
in the upper part of the valley concede the ad-
vance asked for. A mass meeting of miners
will be held here tomorrow.
YoUNosTowN, Sept. 2.-The Churchell min
ers have decided to return to work tomorrow
at the old rates.
The men at the Garfield shaft returned to
work yesterday on the same terms. No strike
is probable in the Mahoning valley.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
STEAMER AMERIQUE.


LONDON, Sept 2.--It is rumored that the
General Tradsatlantic Company's steamer
Amerique, Capt. Santalli, which sailed from
Havre yesterday for New York, has foundered.
The Amerque passed the Lizard all right last
night. A heavy gale prevailed throughout
England Saturday night and Sunday, doing
much damage to property. Many wrecks and
some loss of life is reported.
LONDON, Sept. 2-Inquiry fails to confirm
the report OF the laundering of the steamer
Ameriuue.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
indianapolis Banking Company

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1.-Receiyer Ritter of
the Indianapolis Banking Company, reports as
to the assets and liabilities of the concern that
a careful appraisement shows that while the
value will not exceed $406, ,53O92. The lia-
bilitses are $805, ,217.75. 1t is not expected
that more than fifty cents on the dollar will be
paid TO depositorE.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
SPORTING.
Hosmer Ahead this Time,

NEWARK, N. j.. Sept LIN the first heat
of the regatta today Hosmer was first, Lee Sec
ond, Ten Eyck third, Ross fourth. Hosmer's
time was 1888, distance three-quarters of
mile and turn.
The consolation purse, one and one-half
miles, and return, was won by Gaisel in IL .2O5,
Mckay second. Elliot and Riley fouled and
withdrew the race.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
PHINNEY & JACKSON.
Full Report Of the Investigating
Committee.
The Queer Operations of William
Fl. Phlnney.
How He Ruined Prosperous
Business.
Sharp Criticism by the Credi-
tors.

The committee appointed to investigate the
affairs Of Messrs. Phinney & jackson met at
the ofilce Of the firm on Commercial street Sat-
urday afternoon at 8 p. m, and reported to the
creditors. Hon. William W. Thomas presided
and J.s.W. Dyer was elected secretary In place
w. II. Gould, unavoidably absent. The fol-
lowing Is the report Of the committee:
In accordance with the vote Of the creditors
at former meeting we have made such exam
ination OF the books and accounts OF the firm OF
Phinney u jackson as time has allowed and
the condition Of the books of the firm have per-
mitted, and present herewith the accompany
ing exhibit.
Our first work was to examine the condition
OF the firms accounts as they stood August 81,
1880, At the time of the retirement of Mr.
Isaac jackson from the firm and the forming
OF the new partnership.
The balance sheet OF that date accompanies
this. This sheet shows credit to stock or net
capital of $71,745.04 The examination Of the
several assets showed however, that several ac-
counts had been carried forward which were in
fact worthless, and later on, the sum Of 500
B6l % was charged off, one half to Mr.. Jack
son and one half to Mr.. Phinney, reducing the
capital to SAG, ,469.4S.
On the first Of October, 1880, Mr.. G. P. Hos
n1er became special partner. depositing his
memorandum check for $50, 600, which he
made good In December of the same year, the
capital stock of the firm becoming $76, ,469.43.
Our examination OF the books leads US to be-
lieye that the above figures correctly show the
standing tot the firm at starting
az the merchandise inventory shrunk only
abcat $500 in liquidating, and the bills receiv-
able and book accounts were properly account
ed for.
b The balance sheet at the end OF the first
years business showed profit Of $40, ,336.11,
which was doubtless correct showing. After
this date the partners merged their stock and
private accounts in one.
The profit and loss account at the end of the
second year showed gain on merchadise of
$13, 228.15 as profit on the years business,
which seems correct, but the firm drew out
during the year $26, 1881, thus impairing the
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
ABBOTT FAMILY SCHOOL sSgs gSs
LITTLE BLUR, Farmington, Maine.
Address A. II. ABBOTT, Principal.
au9S eod16t
METEOROLOGICAL

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. G.
Sept 5, A. M.
For New England,
For New England and Middle Atlantic States
light local rains, followed by cooler fair wealth
or, winds shifting to west and northwest with
rising barometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
A slight disturbance has passed eastward
north Of the Lake region, and is now central
north OF New England, Middle Atlantic
States, lower Lake region and upper Ohio
valley. Fair weather prevails in the Southern
States, the upper Lake region, and the North
west. Cooler northerly winds are reported
from the Lake region and the Northwest, and
slightly warmer southwesterly winds prevail
IN the Southern, Middle and New England
Cooler, fair weather is indicated for New
England, Middle Atlantic States, and Ohio
valley on Tuesday.
Fair weather is indicated for the lower Lake
region on Monday and Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
NEW YORK.
northampton Bank Coupon

NEW YORK, Sept 2-Stephen Raymond ali
as steve" Marshall, was arrested here yester-
day on the charge OF forgery, The forgery con
sisted of the alteration of the numbers of the
Union Pacific railroad company coupons sup
posed to be portion of the bonds and coupons
stolen on the night of January 26, 1876 from
the Northampton, Mass, bank.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
WASHINGTON.
The President Change. his Plan.

The President Cbnnges his Plans.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-Mr. Willard last night
received telegram from President Arthur
asking as to the best place for the Presidential
party to join the Northern Pacific excursion
ists. This is a change of the Presidents plans
as he had telegraphed previously that he did
not think he could attend the ceremonies of
the Northern Pacific.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-03
POLITICAL.
rra.saehusett Democrats

Boston, Sept 1.-At meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Democratic State Com
mittee this afternoon, the call for State con-
vention to be held at Springfield September
26tb, was drawn up and accepted. 1t was au-
TENTATIVELY stated to the committee that Gen
Butler has decided to run for reelection this
fall