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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Dr.. Wat
kirs, aud will pass some time with her
aunt, Mrs. DIR. Whitehead, at Salisbury.
Mis- rerrell. Of Va, has been visi.
ting Mss Maggie Askew. at Falls Of
Neuse.-Miss Annie Nichols, has
been visiting Miss Angler, at Durham.
Mis- Lizzie Kerr, sister of Prof.
Kerr, was severely hurt, by a window
falling on her wrist, at Statesvil!e Female
College.
Goldsboro Messenger says: The enter.
tainment given by the ladies of our city,
assisted by Misses Kate Pell, Of Chape
Hill, Nellie Waddell, of Smith6eld, and
Laura Blake. of Raleigh, was greeted by
one of the largest audiences of the sea
son, which evidenced its appreciation b!
frequent and hearty applause. Ever!
one in attendance was delighted, anc
compliments are lavishly bestowed oil
those who took part in the affair"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

DEATHs.-Amid all the merry-mak-
ings of the Holidays, the Iron-clad
Archer has been at work, night and
day, with %unceasing activity, and un-
plying ferocity, striking down the old.
and the young, in all classes and condi.
tons of life. The grim energy of his
work is brought to mind by the long list
of Deaths which a weeks suspension of
our paper has accumulated before US
more indeed than we have space to
print. Raleigh was startled on the 2lst
ult, by the sudden death of Mr.. George
b. Enniss. in a business place, on
Market Square. He was about 33, and
had a wide acquaintance. and relation
ship. On the same day, DIR. John w.
Page, aged As. a we'll known citizen of
Wake, dropped dead at the residence OF
Mr.. Anderson Page.-Last week
another prominent citizen of Wake was
added to the loss -Mr. Williamson Page
aged "a, father of county register NJ. ".
Page.--In Franklin, very suddenly
at the house of one of his tenants, DR..
W. w. Green, aged 65. one of the
prominent citizens Of that county,
In Edgecombe. Mr.. Jas. w. Kimberley
aged 54.--At Smitlliield, DR.. Thos.
L. Beckwith, a young man of wellknown
family, and well esteemed, we hear.
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Devils NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Robberies--Rowdyism.

just us we anticipated. III laklIlS leave
Of readers two weeks ago, the last
few days of the year surpassed all their
predecessors in shocking casualties, and
fearful crimes. Fully fifty murders were
committed on Christmas day, in various
parts of the Union. The record is far
too lengthy for publication we can
mention only a few specimens. The
triple murder near Moncure twenty
miles South Of Raleigh, is almost equalei
by the cool ~ferocity of a murder twenty
miles North of Raleigh. 1t occurred
near Youngsville,--the scene of the
Railroad accidents a couple of years
ago, and not lar from the Wesley Bum
homicide last year. III our last paper.
we mentioned the terrible accident
whereby Willie Watkins was killed by
the accidental CHANGING of an axe in the
hands Of his brother, as they were chop
ping a log. On the Sunday night fol-
lowing, another VIM. Watkins. a cousin.
was ambushed and slain within sight OF
his uncles door! The affair is shocking
in all its details. Watkins was a young
mar of fair character, who had been act
ing as overseer for Mr.. John Pugh Hay
woods farm. He went to spend the
evening at the house of Mr.. George
PEBBLES, and left for home about 81 p.
M. Next day his body was found In the
path, with a rifle ball through it.
A few days later, a young fellow
named John II. Pool was arrested on
suspicion. He soon confessed, or made
a sworn statement before Justice Wat
kins. According to his story the MUIR
der was committed by a young man
named Joseph j. Williams. nee--,
who had been enraged against PEBBLES
en- account of an afirOnt to a young girl.
Pool swears that Williams told him of
various attempts he had made to kill
PEBBLES by way-laying him, or shooting
him through the window. Pool, of
course, claims to have been inundated
and forced to join the ambush. He
swears that Williams concealed himself
behind a dead oak standing near the
path. Pool then heard the man pee
bles, he thought) coming down the path,
md when he got close to where Will
liams was standing he was shot. After
Williams shot he came running over to
where Pool was. saying, Il have killed
him." Pool replied, You haven't
sure enough:" Yes replied Will
liams, Il have, and if you don't believe
it, come out here and see.' Pool says a:
Il went out there and put my hand on
his head. / said Lord have mercy 4!
you've killed the poor fellow. 1t is
Willie instead of Jodie you have killed.
| was crying when | put my hand on
Willie's head. Williams said What
ais you? You are 4 -fOol!' We got
up and went back to the crossroads.
Williams said to me, as we were going
back, If you ever tell it | will kill you.
you'll
Pool adds to his affidavit a long rig
marole about meeting Williams in the
woods several days after the murder,
and that Williams told him he had been
sent for by prominent persons in Rail
eish and counseled to tell a certain tale,
as the only way of saving both their
necks. But this is fatty denied,--and
as between a reputable and disreputable
man, we certainly would never believe
the latter,--especlally when speaking in
fear of the %gallows.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

How CARLISLE THREADED THEM
We have never known it to fail that
there was much cbagrin and denuncia-
ton and complaint after a Speaker had
announced the committees. The leading
committees have we'll chosen chairmen,
and they are very much like the an
nouncement in the papers before the
appointments were read. Morrison is
the right man for the very important
Ways and Means committee, as is Ran
dali for the Appropriations. Tucker is
well chosen for the Judiciary committee,
as Buckner is for Banking and Currency.
Reagan is the right man for Commerce
as Rosecrans is for Military Affairs But
We need not go through the list.
OF the chairmanships North Carolina
has two comparatively uni,nportant ones.
Gen. Vance is chairman of Patents and
Gen. Scales of Joint Select Printing.
Col. Bennett is on Elections; Dowd is on
Coinage, Weights and Measures and on
Claims Green is on Agriculture Cox
is on Foreign Affairs Skinner is on Ia
dian Affairs and on Mines and Mining;
York is on Pensions and on Payment of
Pensions, Bounties and Back-pay, and
O'Hara on Mines and Mining. Star.
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They Come and Co.

Mrs. Prof. Adney and family, from
Pennsylvania. who settled il Chatham.
a few years ago. has removed TO New
York City. She was a good farmer. IL
is said.-and took a dozen or more
premiums at several State Fairs but
the usual longing for the more progress
sive life, and activity, and better roads,
ard better facilities Of the North, takes
her back,-to educate her son in draw
ing, Pittsboro Home states.-Another
account says some 80 or more of the
Germans who immigrated to Warren a
couple of years ago, have left the State.
LEMON Topic says Mr.. Jas. G.
Norwood's family have removed to
Tennessee. 1t adds-"No family could
be more missed, ''--Charlotte Oh
serrer says-"Mr. John r. Hall, of
Philadelphia. tie purchaser of the line
berger cotton factories in Castor coun-
ty, has moved with his family to Char
lotte, and purchased the elegant old
home of Gen. ID. II. Hill, on Tryon
street. 1t gives US pleasure to claim
Mr.. Hall as a citizen, and we know that
our people will give him a cordial well
ome.'--The same paper describes
the departure of a large crowd OF North
Carolinians for Texas.
From Vance county, as we learn from
Capt. j. II. White, a party of young men
will start this week for Texas. Mrs.
Chas. Jones. and daughters, of Warren
will also 90 to Fort Worth.
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PEACE T
RALEIGH \ G

REV. Il, BuRwEII, H. j..
.JonN Il. BUKwEII. it#ula...
The Spring Term oueu" au Jan. l~t. sal
June oh, lsoI.
Ihr past ,ertu la Aeeu tNe ma.t saosss.f
sinec the Insuiut4on Va started, aaiH =
lArsos; Seminary fos yoaas lattice la fns -a
l@ PURE having Mstr,alaiel "a. Go gr. l.
Al the iepA,smr4is arr nllrt Ay- ae,amIa,h,. A..
oAPcricssoi Teachers, atI Ne claim taas aa is,
tuition in the ~outh cner. saprSe r aIsa ssa. ,r
iustrurt vu. uot ouiy Ia thr regular Ia .s-,.
but 81 Nursaat Nsa Mod, m I auEaart.. N... GILL.
~.
fos ,tratsr Aoa ,ass9Fuc costa ,.
csur-e 81 sa-ly, terms ,te. address.
krs. y. HrRwE,J Sos.
AAI,4sa. SC.
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CHARLOTTE
FEMALE INSTITUTE

The htsh standard 81 Incidence Sustained al
l~nstitutr = not surIAss,i H. al, lu o.. -...
TliE III EXHIBITION Al THl IA.I
EAIR
which IL pronounced ty those wha saw d, Go o.,
TIE FINEST EVER HAD ~ TIN -I&Ir
is only IA fair specimen OF the tN.vlEsl.. ..
tanned ia ENERN q psrtmeut.
For catalogue or PARTICULAR address the Ir...
pal,
Rev. Wua. Z. Atkinson.
lhart4ff y 4
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For the Fariue
J.. H.. S.

The a%rtless Shepherds of the plains
Behold the star of Jacob rise,
And hear entranced the heavenly strains
Which greet the wonder OF the skies
lllustrious ~evangelic bands
Descend to hymn the Gospel day
And sages from Sabean lands
Rapt homage to an infant pay.
For To- beneath an humble she'd,
Reared for the cutie Of the stall,
lies Ia His lowiy manger bed,
TIE Lord and Savior of Us all,
THEO IL HILL.
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The aesthetic movement in England
has en- ireiy d ed our because people
think there is more good common sense
in taking a bott of DR.. Bulls C,nph
Syrup than in carrying a lily.
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Call for TATE & WALKERS No.
Z" cigars. For sale in Raleigh by Viii
liams s. Haywood, w. b. Mann & Co.,
Ellington Register & Co., and others.
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Throat, Bronchial, and Lung
Diseases

a specially Send two stamps for large
treatise giving self treatment. Address
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASso-
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....Geueral Andre A. Humphreys, a
retired army officer, died suddenly in
Washington Thursday night.
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"FEMALE COMPLAIN s"

DR.. II V PIERCE Buffalo, n. Y.
Dear Sir write to tell you what your
| had been = preat sufr.rcr from tenaIo
complaints, especially 'd~ragging-ioyD, ;
for over six years, during much OF The
time unable to work. | paid ont hum
ireds Of dollars without any benefit till
took three bottle, Of the ''Favorite Pre-
scription, an | never had any thing DO
me SO much good in my life. | advise
every sick lady to take it.
Mrs EMILY RHoADs, Mc8rides, Mich.
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In the Piedmont z]ectio, Of X. 9 300 n. aaos.
sea leycl.b
Thee oath Annual Session begins september B.
1888. Fun corps OF superior iiy- te,"n"rs, inc.
ding a professor II music, - brilliant ptAui 3 .
lady, a fine vocalist, aud Mrs iteiuhaTt again .
charge Of Art. Extensive eclectic course, q rI
mas, honest cKpoucg's of kHoRltdR" game.
Charges moderate, climate delightful, aud sAi.r
excellent Companion with the test frmA."
schools invited. Board, everything Included, ar.
English Tuition, $3.50 for 10 months. For sais.
logue. address
H. W. REMNANT President.
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SCION, O.. Oc'ober IS. 1883.

Editor Rer1eu Il am a subscriber
for he Ret1eU. and have just read in
the November number the article en-
titled John Brown of Osawatom- l
canno, wait to read anything e'se | must
thank you'll want to thank the Rev.
David n. Utter. Please give me his ad-
dress on a card and | will thank you again.
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1'2nd Dec. 1859.

IND Dec. 1907.
l., John Brown. am now quite certain
that the crimes of this guilty land tciil
never be purged a,cay, but with Blood.
l had, as 1 now think rdiniy, tlattered
myself that without eery much ~bloodshed
it might be DONE
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18
sHah for Charles.


On Saturday last the base ball nine for
Charles county redeemed itself and has again
secured popular favor by defeating the strong
Calvert county nine by the score of II to on
the grounds of the latter in Prince Frederick
The game was to have been played on Monday
the 18th inst, but as our nine was by no means
in playing condition on that day. the game
was postponed until Saturday. The Charles
county nine was to assemble in Bryantowu on
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock to 60 to
Benedict in order TO cross the river into
Calvert county but at the appointed hour 1t
was found that but seven men had put in an
appearance and word was received from the
other two that it was impossible for them to at
tend Feeling however, that defeat was certain
even with the full nine, the seven concluded
to go an, no " and to take chances of filing the
vacancies hen reached the other side. We
arrived at Beuna Vista in Calvert county about
II o clock, and here we fourd wagon in readi-
ness to take us to Prince Frederick--5 miles dis
tant. Here we were most kindly received and
Hospitality entertained by the citizens OF the vii.
lage, every thing that could possible tend to our
pleasure and comfort being done for US. After
parlakisg of bountiful repasr, We repaired TO
the ball field and the game was called about
o'clock with Calvert at the bat. They we're
soon retired without being able to score, and
Charles went to the bat and secured two runs
efore being put out. The appended score will
show how the game was PLAYED on both sides,
and it shows especially how excellent must
have been the playing of our Charles county
boys to he .ble to blank their opponents in
out of 9 innings. The playing of Hyde, Berry,
Muschette, Welch and Daley Of our team was
superb, and was almost without an error.
Morris led at the bat and hit safely every time.
Many brilliant double plays were made aud
the rapidity add precision with which the
BOYS worked in the field shows that al last III. y
appreciate and have caught on the science OF
base ball The following is the score of the
game in detail
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18
Local Brevities.

The days are getting perceptibiy sh orter
Charles county base ball club is again
on top.
The watermelon crop will SION be ripe
We smack our lips in anticipation.
Elopement is by some not inappropria-
tely called suicide. He sued and she
sighed.
Mr. Allie Bowling the polite c'trk at
the Mansion House, in Bal imore, will
shortly return to the count. to live.
We have heard no reports of big yields
of wheat thus far. Why is This, are none
of them large enough to blow about
That teamster who iorgtts 10 grease bis
axe Gets good deal of WAGNER music.
This is not original, SO you needn't laugh.
Some of the disciples of Ike Watson
now make dai y fishing excursions to the
creek and shoals of the river with varying
success.
About 500 excursionists came to Chapel
Point on the steamer Thompson last Sun
day. This looks like Howard is making
success of The resort.
The sale of Forrest Grove" was made
on Tuesday by A. H. Robertson, Esq, as
signee, and was purchased by Mrs. NJ
Thompson for $3,450.
What is the wors' thing about riches 2
ina uired Sunday school teacher. "Their
scarcity" said one bright urchin, and
there are lots of people who will agree
with him.
If the weather will continue as delight
fully cool during the summer as ii has
been during the last two weeks, there will
be no necessity of going away from home
for comfort.
The Rev. G.. F. Williams, desires to have
the candidates lately confirmed, meet him
ut Christ Church, Port Tobacco, on Tues
day next, the 22nd inst, at ~ o'clock A.
M, to receive instructions on the Holy
Communion.
The delegation of teachers to Ocean
City were so much pleased with the beau
ties of the ocean that they sat up the en-
tire night in scanty garments viewing the
magnificent scenery. This is what the
secretary reports.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18

We have received familiar letter from
our friend Nj. Bernard F. Green, who is
now in Dakota, in which he expresses
himself as being much pleased with his
western home He denies the fact hat he
lett Charles county on account of recelv-
ing flat from his Lady love.
A gentleman came to Chapel Point last
Sunday on the Thompson bringing a trl-
cicle with him and his locomotion OF the
machine much astonished the natives
He rode up to Port Tobacco late in the
afternoon and says he made the distance,
which is considered to be about i mics,
in Is minutes. This is better time than
any of our horses could make it in consld-
ering the rough condition of portion OF
the road. He remained in Port Tobacco
all night and left early on Monday morn
ing for GIymont We have not heard how
long i, took him to make the II miles to
Glymont, but will wager silk hat against
ginger cake that it was over an hour.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18

Word Of warnt, &.
Among the improved machinery recently
intr oduced into the county is an improved and
very complete ihreshiHg machine and engine,
purchased by Messrs Farrall and Croft. This
machine propes itself alon. the road from one
farm 10 another by steam, without the aid Of
horses or teams of any kind Ii is srid to pre-
sent novel and quite imposing appearance as
tt goes putting along the road with its trsia.--
/ Much apprehension is expressed by farmers and
others who have occasion to drive along the
thoroeg hfares lest their teams may be fria hten-
ed by this new tangled machine. Indeed, it is
| said, that the most quiet and gentle horses take
fright at il as it comes aleng. We suggest
that it would be prudent for those Who manage
this machine 10 be very careful how they carry
it along the roads, in order that no runawsys
and smash ups may be occasioned thereby -
We have heard several gentlemen speaking Of
this machine say that, while they like its COM
for the owners of il to dispense with the steam
propelling feature and let it be carried by oxen
or horses. They say that no material advan-
taee is gained by the steam locomo;ion, as it
would net seriously Inconvenience a farmer TO
| furnish team to haul machine from his field
TO his neighbors once in a year. We repeat
this suggestion for the consideration Of the
owners and the public and would suggest to
the owners that it weuld be well to send a ad-
vaneed picket ahead o herald the approach Of
| this hipo nd turp t.a ont NJ he road tn
give it an opportunity to pass or, what would
seem to be more proper, turn the machine aside
aud let the people pass.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18

How to Know Ripe WatermetOns.
When the melon begins to change color
inside and its seeds turn black, small speck,
scale or blister begins to appear on the outer
circle or rind. These are multiplied and en-
larged as The fruit natures. A ripe melon " i'll
show them thickly over the surface. partial
development only indicates haltripened fruit.
{ full crop of bisers reveals its perfect ripe
ness. When hundreds of melons are sirewn
along the sidewalk you will have to look pref
ty sharp to find one that exhibits satisfactory
sescutcheon,'' to borrow term from NJ.
Guenon But it is unfailing when found and
by following this guide you may walk away
with your melon with the most entire conf
dence. The blister is only TO be seen upon a
close inspection, but is plainly visible when
that is given.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18

ENSSOCTWtHO".
Last Monday was the day appointed for
the teachers association. but from lack Of in
tie, est. or other causes but few were in attend
ance, and only one of the regular deba'ors ap-
pointed at the last meeting lut in an appear
ance. The debate, therefore, was postponed.
Mr.. H Clay Dent one of the appointed essay ISIS
read beautiful and able production to the
meeting. " hich WAS well received and very
G,vor.Lly c,m mented upon. 1t is much
to be regretted that teachers do not take
more interest in these associations, particularly
during this, their leisure season, when one
would suppose it would be pleasure for them
to ride TO town and meet their fellow teat hers
in social Interchange Of views.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18
LOCAL Nj {:

ga- The Subscription price of The
TINES is ST.. per amman If paid IN
Advance or at any time acithin the cur
rent gear; If not paid acithin the gear
$3.50 wiU be Invariably charged, as
cl,oays heretofore, and from this rule
no erceptiOn vHl be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18
COMM INUNDATED.

Editors Of the Times:
As | have not seen n full list of the gradu-
ntes of Charlotte Had Academy, In your paper,
thought their names might prove interesting
to YOUR readers This wasthe, L 10th ANNUAL COM
mencement Of the old School, which was a
grand success There were present full corps
of trustees and teachers, with numerous visitors
from the adjoining counties, Washington, Bal
timore, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Virginia.
The graduates were, r. F. Combs, of St Mary's
county; J. W. Henry, of Washington, d. C.:
F. A Ward Davis, of Prince Georges; Ii. 7
Clements, of Virginia T. d. Stone, OF Charles
coCn,y. Essays were delivered by the follow
ing graduates The Sautatory by j. W.
Henry, showed cultured mint. The 'lu-
Guence OF Woman" by F. \. ". Davis, was
pathetic and beautiful, displaying fine oratorical
power, and breathing forth, the most sublime
and lofty sentiments. The Naladctory, by r.
F. Combs-spoke 10 the hearts Of all. The
Minstrel Tfoupe-was a charming and laugha-
bile performance The address TO the gradEat-
ing class, by the Hon. Barnes Compton was
touching and eloquent but your readers know
what power of speech he possesses. The far
famed ball was one scene OF grandeur aud gay
ety. Long i've Charlotte Hall.
SPECTATOR
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18

New Agent.
We would call the attention Of farmers in
this neig hborhood to the card Of Mr.. Walter
Hawkins, found elsewhere. Walter has OBJ
tanned the agency for The wei known standard
fertilizers of 7. R. Hubbard l. Co and will
Canvass this ST ction of the county in the inter-
est Of these goods. Walter is n wide awake
young business man, full pluck and energyand
we oud recommend to our farmers that he be
given patient hearing and that the goods he
represents have trial on fall crops. Any or
ders or Information that is sent to him at La
Plata, will receive prompt attention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18

Is aeiiatng the minds OF the people, but
not so the question where 10 buy the cheapest
and best made clothing as the leading Baltimore
Cloihiers, c. n Oehm, go W. Pratt ST. and
IS Hanover ST, have long demonstrated th,
fact, tina, they can't be undersold. They ar,
al present closing out the balance Of their hand
some stock at such low figures that our friend:
should hasten TO give them an early call.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-07-18
Ran inlO a Wharf.

About one o'clock Satu day morning the
steamer Occoquan, on her way TO this city from
the village OF Occ.quan, ran into P.e's wharf,
near Glymont, and slightly damaged her
m .chinery by knocking it out of place, besides
injuring the wharf. The engineer, colored
man, had one of his feet mashed, but no one
else was hurt The steamer was towed TO this
city Saturday morning and will undergo the
necessary epairs.-4le1andria Gdzette.