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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

THE PEST OF THE COOP.-Gapes are
produced by parasitic worms in the wind
pipe and occur in chickens up to two and
three months of age. Fol- a remedy ::
Separate the chickens affected strip a
small quill feather to within half an inch
of the end. Dip in spirits of turpentine,
pass down the small opening of the wind
pipe the base of the tongue. it once or
twice round and draw out. If this does
not relieve, repeat mex day. Give a
warm, dry place, plenty of soft food, and
and for drinks, milk, either sweet or clab-
bered, well busted with black pepper. 1t
is supposed by some that the cape worm
is produced by a small parasite insect re-
sembling a tick found on the heads of
young chickens. Examine the head with
a pocket lens, and if found, use following
ointment in small quantity, lightly rubbed
in: Mercurlal ointment one ounces lard,
one ounce flowers of sulI hur, halt an
ounce. Mix and apply Just warm enough
to be melted. 1t said that a case of games
has never been found in which the young
chickens were not first infected with the
tick parasite. For prevention Clean up
the fowl house where the chickens are
cooped of nights, and whitewash the
premises. Then procure ten pounds Of
common copperas and two quarts of crude
carbolic acid: Dissolve the copperas in a
forty gallon barrel Of water and then add
the acid. Stir frequent while using, and
sprinkle freely the floor or ground, one or
both, where the chickens are fed and
where they c~ongregatc. This latter pro-
ceedlng will destroy the parasite insect.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
GOOD FARM
In q Good Location.

For personal reasons we offer for sale
the following fine Farms, separately,
or Jointly whole or part =
LIST. THE THOS. W. DEVANE LANDS
1000 sores, 10 miles east of Fayetteville,
on Raleigh rOad,-on surveyed line of
Wilson-FIorence "Short Line r. r.
An excellent Groom residence, with
convenient out buildings, large and sc
lect orchards of apple, peach, pear, ETC.,
large vineyard, etc.-the dwelling occu-
plying an elevation. surrounded by ex-
tensive oak groves healthy, and with
numerous springs, and a capital we'll of
water.
About 300 acres in fertile bottom
land, drained swamp producing cot-
ton, grain, and clover,-and said to be
good for tobacco. Convenient to he
house is a large store-house and one
mile from the dwelling is another store
house, and water power,-eaeily utilized
by replacing the mill which was bur ned
last year. The dam, and a 44.inch tur-
bine wheel are at the spot. Also a
large tract of long leaf pine.
These lands, except the bottom. are
rather stiff, with clay subsoil, best kind
for improving.
2nd. THE RUFUS F. DEVANE LANDS
200 acres, adjoining the above, on same
road, >! miles from Fayetteville. Fifty
acres cleared and highly improved !;
balance well timbered. Comfortable
cottage, ( rooms, with convenient out.
buildings also young orchard, Just be
gun bearing, excellent water,-healthy
location.
Churches and schools within easy
reach of both places. Correspondence
invited, or a visit to inspect. Address
K. F. DEVANE. Red Banks. n C.. or
THOS. w. DEVANE, Shelby, N. G..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

istration, the debt FOR the North Caro-
I:pa railroad. in which the States inter-
est was in danger Of being sold, has
becn adjusted. the continued control Il
The road by the State secured. and its
prosperity established, 20 that it must
be n source of great profit instead OF a
public burden. The Western North
Carolina railroad, which va. left IN a
wretched condition, the Blue Ridge
seeming To be- an insuperable barrier TO
It's further progress. has pierced the
mountains. one branch of il put IN con-
nection with the great railroad system
of the northwest, and the other RAPIDLY
approaching the extreme western border
oil the State and developing the many
Of counties so long cut of
from the rest Of the world the Iadkln
Valley railroad rcsuscitated and eN-
Tending its iron arm across the North
Carolina railroad at Greensboro toward
the fertile valleys Of our northwestern
region !; anl the Chester aud Lcnoir
road. &c. &C., And more than all
this, they cannot forget that in place OF
confusion, doubt. suspicion of war, De-
mocracy has given US prosperity, happi
ness, HbptluI 6puihCii|N dht 49,
peace. What reason there can be TO
make a change now and run the risk OF
being RENTED to our wretched condl-
ton Of 1865 and 1870 it is difficult to
see.
But that our victory may be signal
and overwhelming we must organize md
rork. Let every man remember that
in this great Republic he is a part ofthe
sovereignty of the country and that 1t
is his duty to exercise his high preroga-
tive by assisting in the selection of faith
ful public servants.
Work to be effective must be organ
ized. Let the county committees every
where be composed Of good men, intel
ligent. active. Jealous Democrats, who
will see that the township committees
are fully organized and in working trim.
Let the township committees report re-
gularly and fully to the county COM
mittees and let the latter report in like
name to this committee. Let Cleve-
land and Scales clubs be formed in ev-
cry township and neighborhood in the
State and let the Democratic hosts,
organized and equipped like a great
army, march on under the banner of
honesty and reform to triumphant and
glorious victory In November.
For the Committee.
II. IL. BATTLE,
Chairman.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

A CARCoUPLER's TERRIBLE DEATH AT
KNOXVILLE TENNEssEF.-Charles Bill
lings met with a horrible death at Knox
Vile yesterday while attempting TIC couple
~tofcoal cars. He fell between them and
crushed to death by the wheels. He
was struck by the wheels near the hips,
and two cars passing over him ground
and dragged him thirty yards or more.
The mangled body was literally cut in
twain, and presented a sickening mass.
From above the knees to the hips the
body was crushed to a jelly, and the lower
limbs distorted completely out of shape.
His cries for help reached the ears of
those on the engine, but they were pow
erIess to relieve him. George Luck, the
head coupler, rushed to the scene, and
others followed. Scattered along the
track were shreds OF clothing. and pieces
of bleeding flesh were mixed with the
coal and dirt. Strange to say, above the
waist the body was not disfigured. and
Billings mind was entirely clear. When
he saw Lusk approaching, be said !:
'George, | fell between the cars, aud
tried my best to get out of the way, but
could not do it. [ have been working
Win yOu d IOnS llulC, UuI l. Will HCNCI
help you couple any more 1t was soon
seen that he could not be moved. and
that it would be impossible for him to
live in that condition. His hat was placed
under his head and the remains of his
coat spread oyer him till better comforts
could be provided. His agonizing groaDs
were piteous to hear He begged them
to move his feet and said he could get up
if they would help him. He clutched
convulsively to those bending cver him,
and prayed for his Maker to stand by him
in that trying hour. In his writings he
caught the pantaloons of an attendant in
his teeth, and held on with death-like
tenacity. This intense agony lasted for
forty minutes, when he began to weaken,
and fell back with the death damp on his
forehead. He became quiet, and expired
fifty minutes from the time he was run
over.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
A Vance county Farmer writes

A Vance county Farmer writes to
Louisburg Times as follows:
l think the cultivation Of bright to-
bacco. should be quite rapid, and toler-
ably deep, or the plant will suffer in time
of drouth, and fire up the bottom leaves.
When the plants have ten or fifteen
leaves on them, the dirt should be well
put to the roots in a big broad fat hill,
to retain the moisture and prevent the
plant blowing down in storms. which
will make the stalks grow crooked. be-
sides tearing off the roots.
As soon as we think a proper quantity
of tobacco will do to top, we take off the
bottom leaves Of the plant about four
inches above the hill. and top each plant
at ten or twelve leaves, Keeping the
crops clean of worms and suckers is all
now. till cutting time, and cutting time
never comes until the plant is of a uDi-
form yellow, and feels to the hand, like a
piece of dry. well washed good bleaching.
We cut and put Oh each stick four and
one feet long, six or eight plants of uni
form color and size. aud are quite par
ticular, not to allow the plants to be
bruised or wilted in the sun, carrying it
to the barn as soon as a load is cut and
hanging in the barns ore foot apart, and
have the plants well regulated on each
stick.
| will write again, and give you my
process in cutting, if you think it will
help any n of your farmers, and l will
state that | prefer barns should be seven
teen and one-half feet clear, with four
rooms, and fbe firing tiers in the body
the roof should be as fat as possible, not
to leak, with a good board top, and I use
single return fues, twelve inch pipe,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

He IS so BAsHFUL THAI he FEARS TO
GET MARRIED. w ell, remarked us
tice Smith yesterday to a very pretty
looking young girl who stood blushing
before him at the Tombs, what can lido
for your"
Oily" she stammered, "wa-wa-
What % asked the Judge, encourag-
ingly.
ITO get married." she said at last. con-
cealing her blushing face in her hands.
well, where is the bridegroom 2"
said the Justice, smiling.
Charlie called out the young lady.
and a second later a neatly dressed young
man rose from a seat in the rear of the
room, gave a frightened look at those
about him and darted out ot court.
Charlie, Charlie" exclaimed the
young lady, giving chase, come back
oh, do, please. Charlie. The Judge
wants to marry u.s.
The young man did not look around
until lie reached tie corner ofCentre and
Walker streets, where he waited for the
young lacy, aud after a INSTRUMENTATION
the latter returned to the courtroom and
said, smilingly:
y Judge, he just the most bashful fell
low you ever saw. I'll never get Jealous
OF him. He now says that a marriage in
court Is too public. He wlnts it strictly
private and We are going to a minister to
get married. | am sorry | have troubled
you. Good by"
Good-by," answered the iud re, ''and
| hope you viii have better luck az thu
minister's"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

The only Oh iginal modern invention In
curative magnetism, and only flexible
and permanent magret In existence.
The Great electromagnetic Belt OF
Life. and garments to fit all parts of
the body. Are unapproachablr for com
fort Of wear safety of Use and perma-
nent magnetic power. They are Te-
commended by many gentltm n emf
nent in the medical profession for their
curative '~fficacy in all kinds Of Liver,
Kidney, Heart, Lung, Chest ana Throat
Complaints, Spinal arrangements,
Gout. Rheumatism. Dyspepsia, Tumors,
Hernia and the various other forms OF
nervous and rheumatic affections.
Prof. Cotter is honored by the patronage
of hunGr Is OF the highest families IN
the United States, including ladies and
gentlemen holding high position in the
the government offices. Gentlemen of
legal and other learned professions, OFF,
GERS Of the army and navy, clergymen
of all denominations, bankers, brokers,
merchants. writers, speakers. artists,
etc. etc. whose written testimony of
the cures effected, and benefits derived
are in his possession and may b" seen at
his office. These appliances require no
elaborate preparations of acids or chem
ical solutions of any kind to render
them eff ctive They give no shocks,
produce no sores. and will not iDjure or
dlscOior the wearing apparel. They are
WON over one or more garments, need
no attention, are SO simple in thelr
adaptation that a child can use them,
aud while possessing extraordinary vi
taliZing power are nevertheless so gen
tie and soothing in their action that they
can be placed on the most delicate or
nervous Invalid without fear of incon-
v%enience.
The remarkable succ s. ii ending the
use of our three dollar belt in the past
five years, finding an average of
ninety-e:ght pers ms from every one
hundred perfectly satiSti 1t with the res
suits, enables us to send a written guar
antee with every belt ordered, in which
| ag, &c TO return the purchase money
If it Is not satisfactory and as represen-
ted. The Belt of Life, sent carriage paid
to any address on receipt OF 50 90 post
office or currency. Send size of waist
with order and mention whether Lady or
gents Bolt is required. Address,
D. j. CGTTeR, M. {.
3i2 Myrtle Ave, BcCokiyn. y. u.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

A Low VOICE IN WOMAN Yes, We
agree with that old poet who said that n
low. soft voice was an excellent thing 10
woman. Indeed, we feel Inclined to go
much further than be has on the sub
ject. and called it ore OF her GROWING
charms. No matter what other attrac-
tons she may still have she may be a.
fair as the Trojan Helen, and as learned
as the famous Hypatia of ancient times
she may have all the accomplishments
considered requisite at the present day.
aud every advantage that wealth may
procure, and yet if she lack a low, sweet
voice she can never be really fascinating.
How often the spell OF beauty Is broken
BY coarse, loud talking How often you
are irrestibly drawn To a plain, unassun
ing woman, who SOFT, silvcry tones reader
her positively attractive.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
4 Mon., LIVE LrrTrR.-Gror,foun

4 MopKL I0yE LETTER. ror,folcn
o.. q - II Ny dear IloLey ] have lust
laid aside NV work and have taken my
pen IL hand to show you that do think
about you in fact the trouble l. 10 keep
from thin king of Won all time this siser-
noon lust before commencing diuue | felt
so lonely that did rot Know what r.
10 nov a. | never had such tcrting tefore
| saw you can ~ hrlp but think ! must
be 10 love we'll If | am IN love with Juu
am SUR | have no need 10 be I>hsuled
of II ,ou see when | got the potatoes and
vas about To have them tor diuper | Just
thought how nice II would be II gas
lust doing that for your dinner and mine
only 10 our snug little house when are
YOU going TO get Your lfceuse | think you
are so long aoout il | Amt ia a hurry but
theu | would hike 10 get married II we are
going To do it at all ard rot be fooiiDg
away all these short summer evenings a
ever your-Ilrrt,sq, ia Columbia, GA,
Sentinel.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
II. III. BATTLE,
Chairman.

THE Two MONEY KINGS PREDICT
GOOD TIMEs.-Mr. Vanderbilt and Mr..
Gould indulge in very optimistic views
concerning the crop and business pros
poets the country over. Mr.. Vanderbilt
believes that ''by November every body
will be satisfied that the panic we have
mad has been a good thing for the country
and q sufficient reason why people and
corporations should live within their
means" Mr.. Gould is not so concise
in the expression of his opinions, but he
says practically the same thing. His
advices lead him to the conclusion that
in both quantity and quality the country
will be blessed with a phenomenal har-
vest. while the crop prospects in Europe
are far from favorable. He says the
present crop has been raised on Il lower
basis than was ever before known, as
labor and al the necessaries of life have
peer at bottom prices. AS q result he
believes that farmers can sell their pro-
duets cheaper than before and still
make a profit. Arguing from these
conditions, he reaches the conclusion
that banks, general business and rail-
ways will find themselves in better
shape this fall than for many years.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
keadaII's SPAWN Cure

hutchinson = Ranch ~ miIC- aartI .| H..,
MAJ .. ..
Or. j. kkNpALL \ co Gcuts Ieru.
fears ! have used keudall'- Spawn t..-..
aare of SPAWN, of which / have tr,staI ..s .
died them all and entirely rymu,at .#-r .
spliut ! and u has H. equal. conc case ... ..
lhree years standi < ana the SPAWN ..-.
Il entirely. ! nd = COW ktt s~yaNlusI ar.......
y cured her. on year sgo a tao A4.4fu.
lock of ice fell ont of a wagon. rtfL.a. .r,
IN turtcp and toes, IL would ht imposes e. t .
foot worse without breaking AuN Hea.a4
taken home and carried into IA, lu.A.
tnIuk aiuputation OF the irE WuHfd ..us. .. ..
pain. went lur he ,4Ati 81. .. ta#. .
| USED and IN stN days | cuulu NAA aaaa#. Alta.
thr"c weeks age ny team rail- aWay s.I EEF..
,ut of the wagon, the bind wheel -&r..s nt .
Nfter applying several mighty r,aunusr..--
ncntE without obtaining any reitot. & HGt#H.
iEi's SPAWN Cure. My lrE WHs travH uH 4....
knee swoik II badly Ia three dAAH sa- #.
Nak To the barn. | could go iuia Bs.a..H .U.a. '
y. aud make this a very 'onR letter |#f a. ..
Worry YOU. | am v.iy rosInCtfuly gaaJs.
osChH b. hHf.#Ess.s
q. q. Lock Boa s,bA. Denver Cit. t..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
Appointment of Cen. Scales.

The Democratic State Committee an.
ounces the following appointments fol
Gen. A. NJ. Scales, at which DR.. Tyre
York, the Republican candidate, has beer
invited to meet him, and a joint canvass
may be expected:
Newton, Saturday, August I'd.
Marshall, Monday, August 4th.
huntsville, Wednesday, August 6 h.
Bakersville, Thursday. August 7th.
Marion, Saturday. August 9th.
Morganton, Monday, August 18th,
Lenoir, Saturday, August 10th.
Boone, Monday, August IS.
Jefferson, Tuesday, August 10.
Sparta. Wednesday, August 20.
Trap Hill, Thursday, August u.
Wilkesboro, Friday, August %.
Elkin, Saturday, August %.
Dobson, Monday. August %.
Yadkinvilie. Tuesday, August 26.
Mocksville, Wednesday, August 81.
Salisbury, Thursday, August %.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
Mischief Is WROUGHT

by bad cooking, tough meats, late hours.
business worries, irregular ~livers, sour
dispositions, evil digestion and impure
blood. Much mischief can be overcome
by the use Of Browns Iron Bitters-the
best tonic ever made. Mrs, Emile
Crawford, Reidsville, Ca, writes, After
trying Browns Iron Bitters We ale per-
suaded that it is all that it claims to be
a good and reliable tonic" Thousands
of Others speak in like manner.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

Anthony Arnoux, 60 years old.
treasurer Of an electric light company
at New York aud Il brother of eX-Jud9e
Arnoux, yesterda. committed suicide by
shooting.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
From fAe ikroH Commerce ...
Nor. 2jih, lSN2.

Readers Of the Commercial -
thAt a large ~ CO has Tor Yrars -
kemdalIs advertisements rAHssI##.
SPAWN Cure. We have hat deal t.- .,.
t~ll for many Nc -, and ~ k.aa
business houses "a C3ti = u,sg .s
dealt with HIM for luars ye4r-. ar# f#..-g @
" and faithfully IrvNrn. rct a#Is t.
honest man, af.i That htr .-tetasatea s
act uuls all this u l. reoanu uaf te#
the English laueuzkeis MOT eAilH.e 81. r-
,ng Il tJu hiNhty.
Kendall Sr.Niu cure VII ear, -.a...
afc hundrt~ir OF essrs iu wHs.. .....
proven 10 our certain AHu~let4r. Aar
Any person CON hurr thr u-efgluoe. .f E
ted medicine T. curing spaNins aEt. ..
uig nlistsAo IL Ia the best msd.aar ta.
outward application Tor rhoun4anrH .#t ...
family. II l. good FOR y ius auI ...r
and iAneress, and - just 50 saitts 4..f....
souleu and children ~ IT, hur,ca. Me-
lhsre are other good liuimeut-. b4t a
this SPAWN cure 70 be far better tha. .#t..-
va4afai
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
A neat HOME

1 viii sell on very reasonable terms, my frame
cottage, 2 story, 5-roons, and kitchen. with one
acre of ground, situated on Hnlsboro street. half
mile beyond city limits, high. healthy, location.
excellent well of water, etc. The place is capable
of making q comfortable home for any family.
near the city, but not in it, and only 5 minutes
walk from the State Exposition. Address,
n. +. SMITH,
Myatt's Mills, N. c..
Further details can be learned from the Editor
of this paper.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23
PROF. COITER'S

$500 BELT OF LIFE" AND NITELISE
MAGNETIC GARMENTS FOR LADIES
OR GENTLEMEN.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

Three hundred and SiSts-hvc times each
wear every mothers son II Us has 4 Srug-
Gle getting into his shut.
liza shirt is worth getting into, Iiltl IS strong
and well made. sure not To- mp or tear.
perfect fitting, then there is some oompen-
sation for spending SO much OF our exist
ence in such 4 struggle. You may wrc>tle
with the DIAMOND. but with its everlasting
st1v- attachment and reinforced bosom, YOU
will come out head hrS every time. covered
with glory and with the bcsi shirt IN the land.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-23

3l2 Myrtle Ave, BcCokiyn. y. \
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-12-03
Public Administrators Sale Of Real
Estate.

Ecties 10 hereby & ven, HAY In ,nrsuance 81 an
order Of the Probate court of the County Of Ain.
rae, Territory Of Idaho MS de on the ii,h day of
october 1884 in tn" matter OF the estate OF Js,es
Eoppoek deceased, the undr snea, the sdnliHjs L.
trator said estate, Will kel Ut public auction IL
the highest bidder, for cash. and subject 70 con.
1rnaten by s.id Court, on FRIDAY tn. I2th day II
pscsnber 1884. At 10 U'clok .. NJ, at the front
door OF the Courthouse, in Hxiiuy in the said
County OF Alturas, ell the right title interest and
estate OF the said James C"ppock at til" time OF
ms desth and all the right ttie and interest IT
Shs said state bar by operation II law or other
wise. acquired other than in addition to TINT VI
sAe said Jsmes Gorpock ut the time OF h,s death in
and TO All those aeItn,u lots, pieces or parcels of
land situate lying snd being in the said county Of
ANuras, ana bounoed and describe aa follows 10.
vii
The undiy ded ono. half of "the Hon.estake"min
Ing cIstni situate on Like Creek about five mi ~
from hs mouth. ana about two miles esgtcry tro m
9he "flaIstaH" mining clsim. located JnuA li
1850. the notice of which location ia recorded en-
page 362 of Book of Quartz Clsius in tho once or
She Recorder OF said county. The undivided half
" THE Dexter mining claim. situate about sht
Mtes northeast Of the town Of Il, tchum on Lake
Creek. located April a. 1888 no Ice of location r.
corded in said Recorders u.hce, in Boo IL OF
,oMsrty CLAIMS, page COS.
TerIns and conditions Of sAis Cash. ten per
AeAa VI the purchase money to be paid t.p snc-
tioneer when struck off on dry Of sale. balance on
confirmation of sale hy said court. Deed at cx.
fsnss OF purchaser j, NJ BURiiErT
Public Administrator.
HALEY. Nov. Is 1884
XfnSsbury McGowan, sttornevs. mis-