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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
In TILE RECINNING.

Dr. W. J. Beecher, Of Auburn theological
seminary, tells his students that when he be-
gan reading religious newspapers there were
plenty OF leaders Of religious thought who
we're strenuously affirming that, unless the
earth and skies we're fitted up in their present
'nape in the space Of IA hours by the clock
me Bible was lie, and all religion was a fraud.
Today" he says, "nearly every one ia con
nnced that the process Of bringing our system
mo being lasted through long periods Of time
ana that this view is entirely consistent will
"e Bible and with all sacred truths"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
WHAT THE BREWERS SAY.

For some years the temperance peo-
ole have teen getting the b'st of John
Barleycorn in a comparison Of statistics.
This has stirred up the United States
Brewers association, and that body ha
recently published a queer volume enti-
tied "The Real and Imaginary ELECTS Of
Iptemperance." 1t is a statistical
sketch of some interest. The author
concludes from official figures in the rev.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
FIGHTING NIEXICANs.

Mexico has more bloody, beastly fights to the
death among its desperadoes than any other
country. A Mexican is quick to take an offence,
ready to fight, and il necessary will treasure
bis wrong for years until he has an opportu-
nifty Of wreaking his vengeance. The courage
Of these people il more frequently manifested
in their hand to hand encounters than in any
other way.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21

On, yes; we know how to cast gloom
over man. II we just want to agonizo
him we say: 81 cut IL mighty pleasant
notice of you out OF some paper this
morning, but I've lost IT," And then no
frantically wants to know what paper il
was and we can't remember, and II
drives him nearly to madness.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
EEIS IREIANn-

There are no snakes in Ireland, but the cells
make up for any deficiency in this regard. IT
Isl common thing to catch eels in Ireland ten
feet long and as big around as mans thigh.
They are found only in the deepest water where
they lurk under the rocks. When ono is
caught he lashcs around like oaconstrictor,
and II he gets n mans foot into his mouth he
will not lot go until his head is cut of.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21

A large production has gone into steel
rails, of which this country has produced
more than Great Britain for several
years, SO that, Notwithstanding British
exports of Bessemer steel ingots to this
country, to be worked up here into rails,
we produce nearly as large quantity oi
the Bessemer ingots, as follows:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
Great Britain. United Statef

Great Britain has 9O4 blast furnaces, {
which SOC were in blast January /. Tk.
average output is said to be 15,752 tons,
the number Of furnaces producing dur
ing the year 1883 having been larger
han the number in blast January l. The
United States had at that same date 683
furnaces, Of which 307 were in blast, and
he average output was shade less than
1000 tons each,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
DEATH OF HENIANuN.

Judah p Benjamin, the distinguished lawyer
and advocate and ex-member Of the govern
ment Of the southern confederacy, is dead lie
died in his apartments, avenue Jena, Paris.
He had been in failing health ever since he fell
while descending from tramway Car several
vaara apn
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21

There are n large number of minor ap.
preparations in the bill for rivers and
harbors in various parts of the country.
The bill provides for Missouri River
Commission, also no tolls or operating
charges shall be levied upoa vessels pas.
sing through any canal or other work
foi tho improvement of navigation be-
longing to the United States. The bill
as reported, approprlates $l2,6l9, 100.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
Omitted States anu u.uat Britain.

The British production Of iron is now
1874 tons to 100 in this country. As late
as 1881, it was more than 2O2 tons to
100 here, and as late MS 1877 it was 319
tons to 100, MS the following statement
of production each year in gross tons
will show
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
AMERICAN SILK

Ono OF the largest Philadelphia jobbers says
that very nearly one-half Of all the silks now
sold in the United States are OF home manu.
iacture, spun by American bred silk worms
and woven on American made looms.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
THE WHEAT CROP.

"eports from the various sections OF the
wheat growing districts Of the country state
that the winter wheat in Illinois, Ohio, Iowa
and Indiana u in excellent condition, injury
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
WHAT 1T MEANS.

An umbrella carried over woman, the man
getting nothing but the drippings OF the rain,
ignihes courtship. When the man has the
umbrella and the woman the drippings it indi.
Gates marriage.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-05-21
APPROPRIATIONS or INTEREST TO
TIE PEOPLE or THE SOUTH.

Among the appropriations in the
River and Harbor Bill, as reported to
the House. are the following:
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15
SCHOOL hi CHURCH
DEPARTMENT..

NOTE: Heretofore we have given
our services free Of charge To assist de-
serving ladies in getting employment;
but experience shows there are two
classes !; (lst) those of our lady friends
who feel reluctant to ask for @ratuitous
help, although perhaps not able to pay
for ordinary advertising (2ndl those
who readily ask all sorts of tavors.
without even thanks assuming that we
have some selfish motive in giving them
free advertising. postage, stationery,
time, trouble. etc!
We have therefore decided to make 4
change in our terms that will suit both
classes. We will insert a card ior any
lady four weeks on this agreement =
That if she secure a situation at any
time within three months thereafter,
she shall pay us " DOLLAR, and sub
scribe for this paper for ONE YEAR. II
already a subscriber, she can pay Tor
another year IN ADVANCE. Ii she
does NOT secure a situation within the
Il weeks following the first appear
ance of her card. then there VIII be
no charge whatsoever. BY this arrange
ment, we take the chances. and thereby
show a willingness to assist out friends:
but if the effort result successfully
then they can pay Us. rs above sta
ted, and feel no obligation. II the
insertion OF the card bring no fruits, il
can be repeated Tor another month, a
later period. on same terms.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15
What they say Across the Salt
Pond.

Rev. l.. c. Vass of Newbern 10Y in
Europe, writes to the J%ourRdlas follows:
Here is a good place to saw a word
about our State interests in England.
In London | was much with TIVE gen.
tIemen who have lived III North Caro-
lima. and love her welfare. One OF them
married a North Carolina girl in Sails
bury. and lived and did business for
many wears in our State. Mr.. J.. is
one of the incest and most accomplished
gentlemen | ever met, and much OF my
pleasure ia London was due to his
handsome Old North State kindness to
our little party. He just took charge of
US. told us what to do, helped us to do
il in the right way, and insisted on pay
inc the bills. He Is now doing Il large
wholesale business in desiccated cocoa
nut. The other gentlemen referred to-.
Mr.. H.. is an energetic young man, who
has been actively ~endeayoring to pro
mote the interests o. North Carolina.
by bringing her lands and mines before
the British public, snd he has spent
thousands of his own money to prove
his zeal.
While speaking Of these two gentle
men. | must just say that L have found
Enclishmen not grutf, oifish II churlI>h
but pleasant gentlemen, and very kindly
disposed to those who appeal civilly To
them. [ could name many illustrations.
To return: These gentlemen testify
substantially, as follows: North Caro-
lima is culpably behind in presenting
her merits abroad. What she did in
sending AN agent to England (whO soon
diedO vas a mere nothing. He was not
Maid enough: was not supplied with
| iunds to work with had not exact and
full information in true business shape,
| and attractive shape to present TO the
| public. The effort was III the rlShi
direction, but lame. Northern capl-
talists have gigantic schemes, backed
by money, aud they Systematically
| decry and mock all the Southern efforts
and misrepresent them; and have sue
ceeded in keeping them in ~obscurlty
Then titles in North Carolina have beer
uncertain. One transaction OF / think
half n million for mining property was
practically arranged in North Carolln;
by nv friend. when a hitch occurred
about the title; parties We're slow IL
ARRANGING the matter at home. and tl'
FnOlish company dropped 1T. Thu
Gentleman has some 100000 acres o
of land at his disposal, and as beior'
said has shown his faith by riskine hi
nrivate means to forward these colonlz
Inc enterprises. A complaint is mad
in England too that the immigrants ar
not welcomed; taken by the hand an
made to feel that they are at home, an,
are full citizens, entitled to stand wit
all other honorable, bona fide residents
and share in the honors, as well as tn
hardships of citizenship. They say tina
even after a residence Of ten years, OF
iections have been made to good me
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15
For the Farmer and Mechanic.
KrTTRELL, Oct. oh, 1ss4.

kTTTRELL, Oct. 6th, leN4.
Drought seems tu be OF frequent occur
renee of late years, and a forage plant
that will make the largest yield, regard
less of favorable or uutavoraole seasons
must be Of great value to the community
at large. -.
Such is the Milo Maize, a native OF
South America, and accustomed 20 great
extremes OF aridIty, Its roots penetrate
deep IN the earth and Withstand drought
in an eminent degree.
To give some idea of its production,
obtained one head at a cost Of twenty
eight cents. thought so little about 1t
that | forgot to plant 1t until late IN the
season. and then on one OF the most thIrs
tv places on my premises, without Ter
t~ilizers of any kind, and the yield at hat
the cost of the head purchased Will
amount to three or four hundred dollars.
a sample can be seen in the Vance u
ty exhibit. NM. H. DAVIS.
A Mississippi lady writes to Homo md
Farm as follows: Last spring | plant
ed two patches Of it, one in ny garden,
the other in a small valley in my fed.
That in my garden was we'll MANFRED,
that in the field had none. That with,
ont manure was more luXurlant, headed
out better, and was much better IN every
respect than the other, besides, 1t re
NAMED green to the ground during a
considerable drouth, while that in my
garden fired half way to the top.
This convinces me that good unma-
nured land is best for it. My experience
with it, though limited, eonvinceS me
that it is a very valuable forage plant,
and should be in the hands ofevery far
mer. Stock Of all kinds are very fond OF
the whole plant, and | am sure 1t Will
produce more by far to the acre than any
crop known. | let mine get ripe. when
| pulled the fodder (the finest L ever saw
and cut off the heads, giving the stalks
to my hogs. In addition TO beIng. me
for stock, chickens are very fond OF the
grain, and the children have found out
that it caps equal to pop corn,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15

A lady of long and successful eXpe-
rience wants Il situation as teacher of
Music, Vocal and Instrumental. She
would refer to Prof. \. IL. Merritt, Pitts
boro. or Rev. j. Rumple, Salisbury.
"A young gentleman of a prominent
Central Carolina family desires a situa-
ton as teacher. Has taught three or
four years. Can ear teach English
Latin, Greek, etc. Excellent References.
Address NUMBER FIVE, care of Far
mer anil Mechanic.
sg~ Wanted, by a young lady who has
had experience in the salesroom aud work
department of a millinery and fancy goods
store, a situation in the same line of bus
iness. Would prefer to live in the family
of employer. Address--Miss L., care of
Farmer and Mechaoic.
"A lady of cultivation, the daughter
of a well known Professor, aud a gradu.
ate of St. Mary's schoo', desire a situa-
ton as teacher of French or would take
a school of small children in ordinary En-
glish and Primary studies. Address,
Miss f., care of f. & NJ. Raleigh
A young lady, under 20, who can
teach English and Music, would like q
school of small children with an Episco.
pal family. Would assist with sewing.
and seek to be useful. Has nevel
taught. but knows something of the
care of children. Address. Miss Edge,
combe, care f. & NJ, Raleigh. y. Z.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15
To ali appearances the kazoo !

ITO ali appearances the kazoo Is a
harmless little bit or pink-colored wood,
hollow and shaped like that portion OF
a beer faucet which is driven into the
key, the thickest part being bound
around with a strip of tin, which is per-
iorated with about half a dozen little
round holes. The noise emitted by his
soul-racking invention partakes at once
OF all the worst features of the foghorn,
bagpipes, mouth organ, concertlna, TN
trumpet and cornet, and combines, with
these, in one fearful note the melodlous
hee haw of the domestic donkey, the
ear-piercing scream of the crested cock
utOO of Central Siam, and the shrek OF
the second best tomeat in a midnight
duel on a back fence.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15
r Il W =
-EOR-
Visitors TIE g Exposition
Mp
CUSTOMERS GENERALLY.
IL. II. PETTY.

y ii Fayetteville ST., Rala,ah, has just
received aaos euci ,ue most complete and
best -ele ted Sock ~ Drv q ,ods lie Ia,
ever brought to this market; consisting in
part Of a nice line OF LYONS BLACK
SILKS. COLORED SILK aH,t BLACK
and COLORED NELNEIS 10 u.atcu.
Black Satin, plain and Brgc4ced C3i-
cred Silks, Satins and >rlD-3g beE.
Bla3k and colored Cashmers-, Co'ored
Gcrster Cloths. Plaid and i'ain Wors-
ted. Honey comb Flannel~ jar Child en-.
Terry Cloth for Child's Cioa6 Basket
Flannels, Red and White rlalue Cali
Goes at sc. Best Bleaching at TO cents.
l0l Bleached and Unbleached Shooting.
TOWELS! TOWELS! TOWELS!
Napkins aud Table Damask il Red aud
White.
Cashmere for Gents weag.
Gents Fine Fur Hats.
Gents and Ladies Unie;ve,..
Gents and Ladies Fin noes.
Handkerchlefs, Collars aud CT ifs, Cor
sets.
Ladies and Misses Color Hos
Kid Gloves.
Carpets, Rugs and Mats.
[ buy fer cash, and on account Of the
scarcity Of money | have marked my e.
tire stock at the very loves prices
Call at once and secure bargains
4. E. PETTY,
134 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Y. {.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15

1.-The Salisbury Wdtchman says
Mr.. W. A. Lackey. the nominee
of the Republicans OF Rowan county for
the lower House OF the Legislature, has
declined the honor. and. 1t IS aid that
Mr.. Jas. T. Z. Brown has been appoint
ted to fill the vacancy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15

being elected to simple municipal
Offices, because they were not born il
North Carolina | think ii may %
good for these statements 70 be made.
showing the opinions OF our friends
abroad. 1t seemed To me that they
were. in some respects. rather too
severe; and | endeavored to combat
them. But they maintained SITS u~uou~iy
that thev had lived On both sides 81 the
water, and were correct in their views;
and that until North Carolina. az a
state. will spend money freely ia adver-
Using herself, she VIII not succeed il
inducing and valuable aud exteuey e
influx to her population OF
from abroad.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15

LoUIsBUKG RAILRoAD.-TAe stock
holders met at Franklinton on the ,th.
and organized by clectiu- a. directors !:
j. j. Davis, Il. K. Harris, b. +. clifton.
Jere Perry. }. :. Joyuer, ". i. Green.
Il. F. Bullock, Jr. The directors elected
Col. w. +. Green, President ana Thos
White, Esq. Secretary aad Treasurer.
At'er appointing committee. ID secure
the right OF way for the road the board
adjourned to meet in Louis bur5 the 18th.
Times.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-15

EDWARDS AND REID IN RoCkING-
HAM.-They met Monday at L.enox
Castle. About $50 present. Reid read
an old Raleigh Sentinel on Edwards
containing a prohibition amendment
doing away with the sale Of liquor AT all
y roads shops unless paid the cash tor It.
Edwards denied he had ever introduced
such an amendment and called for copy
OF the Senate journals. Reid read a let
ter from his brother. the Rev. Frank
Reid OF Raleigh. who with Mr.. Donald
Balm had searched the senate Journals
but could find record Of no such amend
ment, and only sent a copy OF the Sen
tinei. Edwards jocularly replied that
Mr.. Reid's brother was a preacher and
that this letter was dated the 18th, which
vas on Sunday. He asked Reid if he
was still going to make the charge. Reid
said he didn know. Edwards then
sal the whole thing was a lie. Reid
asked if he meant it for him. He re-
piled of course not, but that the state
men was not true. At New Bethel,
the next day, there was a crowd Of
about two hundred Mostly Reid men.
Reid got the whoop on Edwards. After
the speaking the negroes gathered Reid
upon their shoulders and took him from
the stand and placed him in his buggy.
- ~
Fun FROM WASHINGToN.-Secse-
tarv Mcpherson had a letter to-day
from a prominent North Carolina
liberal, who expressed the opinion that
the Republican state ticket there will be
| elected. The battle between Scales,
Democrat, and York, Republican. 4 i
didates for governor, is very warm.
\ ork is tlaying Scales handsomely on
the tariff, educational and other meas
mes. Scales i much embarrassed and
has brought the race issue into the
campaign.
To help the fight the Republicans
have issued a circular showing by coun-
ties what the Blair bin would give North
Carolina Tor educational purposes. and
that the bill lay for months IN the House
during the last session oiCongresS after
passing the Senate, and nothing was
done ior it, The people are demanding
All explanation OF this inactIon.
1t is stated that while the Republican
state ticket stands 4 very fair chance o.
being elected. despite the fact that the
Democrats have the election machinery
in their hands. that Blaine and logan
are stronger than their ticket, and that
the electoral vote of North Carolina is
almost sure to be cast for them. IN this
connection il is worth remembering that
the majority for the Democrat con-
gresham at large for that state ut the
last election was only 443 III Il total
vote of 223. OS3.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-18
NEW YORK.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l

New YORK, Oct. II. The open announce
ment of the war on passenger rates between
here and the west and the prompt, determ-
ined action Of the West Shore road in break
ing from the pool has occasioned bear
cyclone and almost panic in the stock ex-
change to-day. 1t was announced yesterday
that the West Shore road had cut rates openly
to 1 CO Mt per mile on all points, and dis
patches for a month past have stated that
there would be the iercest war of rates ever
inaugurated in this country The West
Shore is only figure head in the fight, and
ia put forward to bear the brunt because of
its special importance as side and direct
rival line to the New York Central. Jay
Gould, Frank Work, s. V. White, D. p.
Morgan and Newcomb are the recognized
big five Of the bull party, but in the face of
the railroad war they have been
perfectly impotent: There was rush to
sell stocks from the second the gong
sounded this morning in the exchange, cs-
pccialy the leading Vanderbilts, Northwest
crn dropping 31S from the highest point of
the day. but recovering somewhat and clos
ing at 81. Lake Shore dropped from "a to
6S%[, and New York Central from SO to 90.
1t was rumored that Lake Shore had issued
Sl5, 900, 600 debenture bonds, and this add
ed to the decentralization. Theodore Wilson
sold at one deal Is, 900 shares Of Lake Shore.
and White sold 1000 more. 1t was rumored
that rates would be further reduced to Chica-
60 The New York Central and PENNSYLVANIA
are the only roads now antaining rates
The West Shore has reduced rates to SIS for
first class, and the Lackawanna to S14 1t
is thought that freight will eventually be in
volved, in which case. the market will go to
the dogs. Heath IL Co. have been selling
Northwestern and St. Paul The Northern
Pacific has made application to list on the
stock exchange 1925, 900 general first mort
gage land grant bonds at per cent on
twenty-five miles of road. The
most prominent houses in the
street were conspicuous as sellers of all
OF the trading properties during the forenoon
hours. Dealings were on a large scale and
attended with much excitement. At times
the feeling was almost panicky. The pres
sure to sell presented anything in the way Of
a rally until quite late in the day, and the
improvement then was traceabc TO those
who were large sellers during the forenoon,
and bought simply to secure profits. Lake
Shore went all to pieces near the end, and
the day closed on one OF the most excited
markets witnessed in many weeks. The sit
uation is certainly very discouraging for
holders of shares.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-18
MEDICAL.
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ment, the suffering fully restored TO original
health. He would call the attention of the
afflicted to the fact of his ong-standing and
well-earned reputation, as a sufficient assurance
of his skill and success Thousands who have
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emotions of gratitude yelling up from hearts
touched for the first time by the silken chord
that whispers of returning health.
Those suffering from Catarrh Bronchitis,
can be assured of perfect cure by his new
method OF treatment.
DIR. SPINNEY can detect the slightest dis
ease Of the Chest, Lungs any internal organ,
and guarantees cure in every case he under
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1t matters not what your troubles may be,
come and let the Doctor examine your case IL
1T Is DURABLE HE WILL TELL VOC so II NOT, HR
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-18
MINNEAPOLIS PERSONALS.

Findley Dun, correspondent of the Lon
don Times is at the West.
Senator r. B. Langdon has returned from
the east in time to witness ''the triumph of
virtue and o. c. Merrimann as he puts it.
John Jersey and wife, Aberdeen; s. A
Hudson, Fargo; A. F. Johnson, d. Fl. Butts,
Bathgate were Dakota people at the Nicollet
yesterday.
John S. Leese, manager, and Louis n.
Glover, the Baron de Beauvais'' of the
TMicaliz'' party, visited Minnehaha yester-
day. Both have poetic natures, and being
familiar with the ''Hiawatha" of the immor-
tai Longfellow, they stood upon a romantic
rock at the foot Of the silvery cascade and
imagined that they could hear the musical
laugh of the. beautiful maiden in reply to the
woongs of the Indian chieftain