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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28

Free rides often prove demoralizinp.
We do not see how Legislators car be
independent if they accept railroad fa=
vors. Free rides by members of the
Legislature ought to be shandoaed.-
Viii. Star.
Thos. Roseboro, a negro convict, who
was one of the cooks at the penitentiary,
escaped Sunday by climbing On = scat
folding, then getting down on . ladder.
He is from lredeil comfy. J
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28

Never Try to raise a family will out a
good newspaper. provided it contains the
advertisement of DIR. Bulls Cough Syr
up !; for this valuable medicine is nece,-
sary to keer your children IN good ! e b
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28
For the Farmer and Mech anic,
Boss Rule.

WINSTON, n. c.. Feb. &c. 'S3.
The hide-bOund, iron-clad, crack-the-
whip policy has played out in politics.
If just criticism is forbidden, and men
are required to follow like blind puffies
w~heresoever self-constituted ring-lead-
ership directs. the end OF Democratic
supremacy is at hand. What is Jarvis
ism but Holdenism under a new name
and in a different garb? If everything
the party does is well done and every
man i'll it a little god there is no use for
a future life; we are correct already
Blind servile obedience is required and
the independent thinker is a marked
man. I was at the birth of the Demo-
cratic party in North Carolina. In a
feeble way l have helped to build it up;
but if every member of it is required to
smother and conceal his honest convic-
tions on all occasions and upon every
issue that arises, the sooner it goes to
the devil the better.
Calneronism destroyed the Republican
party in Pennsylvania, Conklinism in
New York; and Grantism came neal
doing so the country over. A Demo-
cratic boss - NJ better than a Radical
boss.
Is it possible that the policy of certain
men in power is a rule or ruin? That
was the game in 1860. Has % years OF
desolation and woe taught nothing?
Go on sir in the work of just and lear
less criticism The people are at your
back. ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28

Sr1he wonders of modern chemis
try are apparent In the beautiful Dia
mond Dyes. All kinds and colors of
Ink can be made from them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28

The Smith6eld Herald says: Sam
Fleming, c,lored was found dead near
Wilson's Mills.-Cholera is killing
many Of the hogs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28

Messrs. W. A. Robbins q 60. Rock
ingham. 4. e., say Browns Iron Bit
tiers is highly appreciated here. 1t give.
entire satisiaatiLn."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28
For tho Farmer and Mechanic

cess there must be a change in the con
troll mi manageme, Of our Board OF
Agriculture. Yuu are right ln your
course upon this subject The people
are tired OF the present Board, and no la
bored efforts can ~galvanize it into popu-
lar favor. Under its noisy claims ana
high sounding pretentions, our lands are
daily decreasing in value, farming is NOR,
and more a failure and less profitable.
and the stream of emigrati9a from the
State steadily increase. Labor Instead
Of coming to the State Is going In alarm :
ing proportions. The condition, actus.
and prospective. is ,e ritle, and the far
mers we're never SO much discouraged
doom and dependency spans the hori:
ION.
Nor does the prospect brighten from
any special measure Of relief of the pres
ent Legislature. Some coupdeetat i.
needed TO redeem their proper course, and
sluggish action. If they will reform al
Agricultural Department. the people viii
be pleased. If they will e~ntitle them
selves less to the name of whisky Legls
Iature let err results will follow. The
peopIe clamOr for amendment to the con
s,itution, that no member Of the Legisla-
ture shall have a profitable office. A
Railroad Commission will be odious frou
start if made up of politicians and mem
bers Of the Legislature. There viii be !
howl of ipdis iatloa ali oysr the State Il
this Legislat9re' makes fat Offices to-
members of its own organization, IIul,
the love of Office Is destroying the Dem
ocratic party and running North Carolina
: Feb. 18th, 1888. =.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28
The editor's 2esk.

WEEkLr AcKN " ZpGs AESrr or Calls, Coz
R~rsrosD.scE AN Ash 1..c.IY.s
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28
For the Farmer and Mechanic.

GoLDsBoRO, NC, Feb. 22nd, 'S3.
[ did want to write at length, but
have been. and am now, too busy. but
1 will take time to sag, Go in," ''keeI
IN" you are the peoples friend; and
they will (if slow to do SOL eventually
appreciate your course.
| am, aud always have been, a demo
crat- as you very well know. But thar
here is corruption aud a heap of it In
the party is painfully plain.
Yours truly, Il.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-28

giving The NEWS, OF all kinds. ma,
by advocating all measures for the up
u ding OF our Educational and Material
rests. Sd, BY acting as a faithful
ishluei, upon the Hateh-tewer, In the
Nair capital, to show the people from
llrrtuck 200 miles East). to Cherokee
t@p miles west), how their affairs and
1lhrls arg being conducted.
Consequently, when we were credlbly
Informed that on the night before the
IMPORTANT Hallway Control Bill was
10 e''ae up in The Senate. q meeting OF
Niacl Officials of the State, and Chief
Ol'c'4.- Of the Railways. was held in a
pfl'ate room, and that His Excellency
Uov. Jarvi- as he entered the room
DecAuned to leading Railroad Officer to
COME within and that these officials re.
Mailed cluseted until a late houl,--we
HeeiAel ! legiJimaIe to mention the fact
P4tie4laFly as it is w~ellknowp what in
IAl!ate Ee.atlons exit letween some OF
A"e '.ish State Officials, and some Of
|lo'e high Ra;,roa oIc.als,-who are
Aom urgently soekins Lee islative favor
We deeu4 t he duty vi the Press to
iileFia tie public of such matters, es:
P'1'aIll "t,.a t . knnTn That the Pow
N'o' M'n"I ly-Cori o:atioIs have &c
any ~LiGenCe,'' Oh their side. Free.
rsac'' iree-excurs.ons lawyers-tees
1Iacts, salaries, and promises o
fEaTaPecNye political support all combine
"'p the Railroads. Col. Holt re
,h@, Aed 10 Us, iii our office, ten days ago
w lhe "Anti-RailrOad howi'' will
r. Tie Legislators came to Raleigh
largely melted away, and wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13
NO. 268.

Himalayas, has not been heard from for q
month past. when all except three of the cool
les deserted him. Fears are expressed lest
his supply of provisions should give out, for
the deserters robbed him of everything but .
scant stock of rice. Every effort 10 being
made at Darjeeling, India, to send fresh
coolies and supplies to him, but no one will
undertake the mission.
During the week ending October "a, in
so cities of the United States having an ag-
gregste population of 6,S63, 600, there died
279S persons, which is equivalent to an annu-
al death-rate of 1879 per 1000, slight dimi-
mutton from that of the preceding week. Ac-
cidents caused SO per cent; consumption.
145: Group, 2.5; diarrh@a diseases, "a
diphtheria. 81; typhoid fever, 81; malarial
fevers, rs; scarlet fever. 20; pneumonia,
"a; bronchitis, Is; measles, 04, and
whooping cough. 0 9 per cent. Deaths from
smallpox were reported in Philadelphia,
Wilmington and New Orleans only.
Eighty railroads whose earnings for Sep
tember are reported by The Railroad Gazette,
operating 80 900 miles. or half the railways
in the country, earned S3S, 402.32s in that
month, or "a per cent more than in Septem-
ber, 1882. But their mileage has increased
% per cent during the year, so that the earn
ings per mile were = per cent less than last
year. Northwest of Chicago and st. Paul
the extensions of mileage had outrun the
traffic east of Chicago and st Louis and in the
Southern States there is an increase in earn
ings per mile The Baltimore and Ohio earn
ings for September show an increase of SO
per cent without gain in mileage, and the
Grand Trunk 81 per cent. while the Penn
sylvania gained ? per cent in earnings and
only A per cent in mileage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13
Beef on Ice.

A Western Journal says that "every
week that there is additional evidence that
the time is fast approaching when the
great bulk of the beet must. travel to the
consumers on ice instead of on foot. Many
of the most fastideous Eastern dealers.
who formerly bought the finest live cattle
are now buying the finest dressed beet in
West" This inevitable result must be
that dressed beef will not only be shipped
on onr railroads from the West to the
Atlantic seaboard, but also in the same
manner to European markets. Indeed
the practice OF so doing has already been
inaugurated and proved so ad outrageous
that the revolution cannot 60 backward" -"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13
Personal.

grandnece of George Washington is
said to keep boarding house at Washington.
Gen Hancock is again flat on his back be-
cause of an abscess in one of his legs. 9th
erwise his health is good.
One of the grandchildren of Benedict
Arnold is a clergyman il. the church of Eng
land, and a very worthy gentleman.
General Sheridan and his wife will form
one of the prominent features of Washing
ton society this winter.
Mr.. Moody, the evangelist, says his three
weeks work in Ireland was the most produc-
tive of his life.
John Russell Young's infant child has been
taken charge of by Mrs. Macksy. Mrs.
Young's remains are to be forwarded to New
York.
Miss Maggie NJ. Shaw. great favorite in
Philadelphia society, has astonished her
friends by announcing her intention to go to
Egypt rs a missionary.
Lawrence Barrett will start on his European
trip on March % next and play throughout
the English provinces, returning to this
country next fall
Gilbert Coleridge, son of England's chief
Justice, will remain in this country until
spring He is now visiting points of interest in
New York State and Canada, but expects to
spend considerable time in Washington this
winter.
William Henry Hurlbert the late editor of
the New York World, will probably never
return to America, says A. Oakley Hall. He
has the means and inclination for foreign
travel and there are no ties to bind him to
this country. The repor: that Mr.. Hurlberi
is to marry the daughter of the Duke OF
Sutherland is pronounced untrue, though they
are on very intimate terms.
Senator Beck, of Kentucky, would, accord
ing to a phrenologist, who once examined his
head, have made fine ''medium." He has
the Spirituality" faculty developed to a
marked degree. Here is part of the report
made to the Senator himself: "Your mind
is capable of working separate from your
body-that is, it can perform mental labor
while the body is at rest and knows nothing
of it. You sometimes solve difficult problems
while you are asleep, and wake up in the
morning without knowing that you have been
at work ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13

DatIp kenr1ehtr Journal.
A Good Word for American Men.

A London writer says: This must be
said generally for the men of the United
States: Their general gallantry toward
women. their consideration for women OF
every class and station. puts to shame the
most polished nations Of Europe. Awom-
an may travel alone from one end of the
States to another, and every man seems
pledged to her safety and comfort. The
fact that she is alone gives immunity from
insult. In London a pretty girl or we'll
dressed woman cannot walk along any
leading thoroughfare without being in
suited by word or look half dozen times.
The rudenesS OF men toward women in
omnibuses and on railways, and their i'm
pertinence to them in the streets, are 4
burning disgrace to nation which boasts
of its manhood and glories in its advanced
civilization. don't think the women of
America quite appreciate the deierepce
and respect which they receive at the
hands of their countrymen. They are
too apt to accept special courtesies as a
right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13

Where large stock of choice coal for family use
can be found at LOW EST Market prices. Orders
left with THOS. FULLER son, S. p. EATON,
b. GARDINER or UULD TYLER, will receive
prompt attention. Telephone in Office.
sept22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13
GENERAL OFFICES
Consolidate! Electric Lighting GO.
OF MAINE,
D:s ] Exchange Street.
PORTLAND, Me.

The Consolidated Electric Light Com
pany of Maine. is organized under the laws Of
aine for the purpose of conducting general
Electric Lighting and Power business in the state
of Maine.-The american" Thomson. ii Houston
system OF Electric Arc Lighting has been adopte 1
the most simple, economical and efficient Electric
Light yet invented.
The company was orgarized with the entire capi-
tai stock belonging TO the Treasury, to be used
cusively for the construction of Central Lighting
stations in the principal cities and towns of the
Sta of Maine.
In order to carry out pre- sent contracts. and con-
tiuue the work OF construction 10000 shares of the
Capital Stock is now offered TO the public for sub
scription at Ten Dollars $4,000 per share. Certf
Gates delivered at time of subscription and payment
of same
All subscriptions will be entitle dividends from
date of first payment.
The stock of this company is endorsed by the D-
rectors one of the best investments now offered
on this market.
Intending investors who require further informa.
ion than is given in this Circular invited TO call
at the Company's office. invited TO make per-
sOnal application and inquiry of of the Directors
Make all cheques and drafts payable to the order
of the CONSOLIDATED ELECTLIC LIGHT
COMPANY or MAINE"
GEORGE A. THOMAS, President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13
Let Truth Prevail.

Let the facts be known. Let us under
stand that a boil, or an ulcer, or a carbuncle,
or an eruption or bemish of the skin is sure
to wear away and disappear when Burdock
Blood Bitters are employed. This wonderful
medicine acts directly upon the circulation and
the reasons for its use are therefore obvious.
nov l3d&wlwlp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13

kean's Kidney and Back Plaster acts di
rectly on the nerves and muscles of the back,
the seat of all pain. Try them.
octGt&wtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13
General News.

There are many complaints Of drought
throughout lower Georgia and Florida.
A lady in Cynthana, KY, has picture of
Abraham Lincoln woven in black and white
silk, which was made in Lyons, France, at a
cost of $500.
The cigar makers of Cincinnati threaten to
strike on account of demand by the manu-.
facturers that the workmen shall pay for the
gas used morning and evening.
A Utah paper publishes petition of Eng
lishmen to British Government, asking for
the appointment of British consul for the
territory West of the Mississippi.
One of the most recent inventions in the
matter of electric lighting is travelling
electric light machine and light tower" 1t
can easily be drawn anyu here by single
horse, and the tower can be raised as high as
eight meters.
Several instances are quoted in a recent
issue Of the Salt Lake Tribune of the futile eff
forts of Gentiles TO engage in business in Utah
with success The Mormons, even if they want
to trade elsewhere, are compelled to patron
ize the Lords Store" run by the Church.
and every effort is made in uuderhand ways
to break up non Mormon stores.
Post-office officials object to reduction of
drop letter postage to one cent. There were
in the United States during the past fiscal
year 154 free delivery ofhces. vi this num-
ber only fourteen paid expenses, and only
one--New York-shows a surplus. Should a
reduction be made, therefore, drop letters
would have to be carried at loss.
An officer of school in Boston for the
bliLd says that sightless persons may become
the most expert piano tuners Through the
constant exercise, the faculty of hearing be-
comes so acute that intervals in the scale OF
sounds which are so slight as to be unno,iccd
by other persons are readily detected by the
blind.
The rush from Northen States to Florida
never before began so early and in such vol
ume as this year, according to The Savannah
News, which says that the object Of so many
visitors is to invest in orange groves and
small vegetable farms. Since the beginning
of the present year, adds The News, eighty.
three buildings have been erected in Jackson.
vile alone, at cost of about $50, 600, and
still there is not sufficient accommodation fol
permanent residents.
| Mr.. Graham, the noted English traveller who
| set out two months ago to ascend Mount Kin.
chinjunga, believed to be the highest Of ths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-13
Notice !!

All persons are hereby notified that have this day
given my son Ralph Estes his time during the re-
nander of his minority. to labor transact bust.
ness Tor himself. shall claim none of his earnings
pay any debts Of his contracting after this date
MRS. ELIZA z. ESTES.
Weeks Mills, Oct. 10, 1872. oct22t1av3v
KENNEBEC COUNTY-Jn Probate, Court held
at augusta, on the fourth Monday Of October,
1888.
JENNIE B. MERRILL, Executrix of the last will
- and testament ofStephen u. Clark late Of China,
in said County, deceased, having presented her first
account az executrix Of said win for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday Of
November next, in the Kennebec Journal, q newsps-
per printed in Augusta that all persons interested
may attend at a Probate Court then to be held at
Augusta, and show cause, If any, why the same
should not be allowed.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge,
Attest: HOWARD own, Register. SWlss
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For Sale /!

The Lawrence House and lot containing one-half
of land situated Green street place, with lot
extending to and fronting on Water street. Said
house Ia of brick, contains IL rooms, In excellent
repair, of the finest views in the CITY, only few
rods from the center Of business. rare chance 70
good bargain. Apply TO WM. II. LIBBY, D.
or JOHN LAwRENCE, Water st.
yov.17, 1889 nOv14fft
The Hawaiian gazette., 1883-02-14
A Wall from Lahaina

EDITOR GAzrTTE:-SeveIal weeks ago We noticed
an article in the columns of your paper. part of
which ran somewhat as follows. ain Iahaina.
where no license has been granted for selling
liquor, all Is peace and quiet"
We were much surprised as our ewes fell upon
the words, and strove to fancy by whom they could
have been .penned. Certainly it mus; have been
the opinion of some person who is a stranger to
the town; If resident. of the officers Of the
law; as nm other inhabitants of Lahaina, think,
are painfully aware Of The faci that Saturday nights
and Sundays here, are ANYTHING but peaceful and
quiet.
Report has it that within the last six months
two natives in this vicinity have fallen into 4
drunken slumber from which they never awakened
Possibly our home Is In an unfortunate locality
veranda we often see sights and hear sounds. thai
convert what otherwise would be a quiet Sabbath
into what We imagine such days must be IN local.
tiles where ever, third house is drinking den
A few days ago two drunken men one of whom
bald ! sir months old infant, were talking wher
one called the other an unpleasant name. The mar
TINS offended Immediately arose, dropping the
bsbe upon the ground as he did So and attacked
the offender. During the fgaf which followed
some one kindly carried of the little one for pro
lection
The South Sea Islanders, as well as natives. ar.
East becoming drunkards- Rum of native mann
facture I presume Is the cause OF much fehtinl
among them.
Ono Sunday evening not long since, we chances
to pass n man and woman. the man drunk. ant
pcssibly the woman IS well, accompanied by I
policeman As we ueared them We noticed thai
tha woman was using profnne, vulgar Language
s7ideufy IN ut Of SINGER The policeman wal
The Hawaiian gazette., 1883-02-14

good enough to say Hush, hush! and try to keep
her quiet until we had passed.
To-day our celestial neighbors have been cele-
brating their 4" Happy New Year. and we are in
formed that tonight the town is full of drunken
humans of both sexes and all coors; though as We,
like the leading officer of the police here, happen
to be great home body, and see but little of what
goes on about us, we repeat this merely as hear
say. One thing however, is certain: some move
must shortly be taken, or the streets of Lahaina
will not be safe TO be found in, Saturday nights
particularly. We have heard of but one arrest
for drunkenness being made in the town during
the last six months; and ne effort whatever seems
TO be put forth to close the dens where rum is
sold.
The state of leprosy here, is also something fear
ful; but our theme tonight is intemperance, We
will reserve the poor leper for some future Occa-
sion. 4 resident.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1883-02-14
Is FINISHED IN HANDSOME STYLE
WITH EVERY CONVENIENCE.

Hot and cold water Is laid on IN the Bath Rooms In
both stories Gas is also laid on, with over ffiy lights
through the whole house with Elegant Chandeliers In
the principal rooms.
on the main floor will be found q Large Parlnr and
Dining Room, Sitting Room, Hall, Mosquito Room,
Childrcn's Dining Room, Bath Room. Two Bedrooms
Closet Pantry, Two stOrc-rooms and Kitchen, attached
to the Main Building but under separate roof.
On the second floor which Is reached by convenient
stairway from the hall, TN Large Bedrooms
also, five good sized Bedrooms, Neranda Room. Bath
Room and Closet, The Main House is abnut ~ feet
front and Is feet depth. The Kitchen is conveniently
arranged, with a Fine Cooking Range with hot water
attachment.
On the grounds Two Cottages, with Ncranda. and
a well built stable, with accommodations for three
horses and carriages, and three for servants
There Is also small building for the Gas Machine.
The Lot 3 Judd Street and about 80 feet on Ii
iha Street. containing an area of acres.
Parties desiring TO visit the Property eau do go
upon application Mr. Adams. A portion Of the pur-
chase money can remain on mortgage for one or two
years. Apply to
$50 E.P. ADAMS Auct'r