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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-07
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CHANCE FOR S~PBCULATORSI

Having made arrangements 10 locate
in another State, / viii sell al Public
Auction on the premises. the following
property
Place. mile west Of SELMA in
Johnston couot, 1 miles north ofSMrrH
FIELD. : miles from the surveyed line
OF the Nils N Fayetteville .hort-cut
which is c-rtalu &C be built IL il thu.
almost IN sight Of three railroads and
Immediately on the n. c. 4 X; the
man artery of The State. Schools.
churches. Stores, and society. all neal
TRACT Several tracts of Land, the
lArges' containing about i. 800 acres.
about / open and .'old field" adapted
10 cotton. Tobacco, (did finely this year
corn, wheat. oats, and the rearing Of
stock l25 acres of the tract is River
Low-grounds." cleared and suited to
grasses. Is naturally = Good Cattle
Range.
BUILDINGS Ny residence. : rooms,
painted and pla.tersd, with , other
houses in the yard good water IA
frame tenant houses IL good shelters
for stock one OF the be.; barns in the
county II stalls FOR mules, and II for
cattle. with wagon shed 25xc0. Van
u mike gin. Boss Press, engine etc.
ALSO a Orchard of 10 acres.3 wears
old, containing apples. peaches. plums,
pears, raspb -rries, strawberries, etc.
ALSO farming implements, about 200
bbls, corn; 90 bales of cotton, 500 bus
oats and wheat ! barn tobacco 5000
bus. cotton seed; 1900 lbs. CHOICE
HAY In bales, produced on farm; sever
al stacks of fodder, mules, ponies, beef
cattle, heifers. Ayrshire calves, hogs.
sheep, etc, etc.
TERMS Reasonable. VIII divide the
place. or sell in bulk. Having extraor.
binary inducements elsewhere. I wish
to sell. Visit or write me.
DATE OF SALE THURSDAY, Janua
ry -, 1885. beginning at 10 a m. Land
sold at II m. Private bids invited. In
quiry will show that this is your chance.
JOHN A MiTCHEMER,
Selma y &
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highly intelligent body, the officer in
charge only smiled at ME when Irecounted
my adventure, and, as he seemed to throw
some doubts upon my sanity and jocularly
remarked that, in his opinion, a good
square sleep might take down the swelling
IN my head, produced the only evidence
Of the swindle in my possession-a num-
bered ticket.
This seemed to have little effect, as this
very incompetent officer only folded his
arms on the desk, and smiled at me more
and more.
$50 home, boss" said he, "and when
you next take trip here from Sandusky,
learn that it isn't safe TO stop and chin in
the streets with every one who says he
knows you, and, above all things, keep a
safe distance between yourself and the
hunco steerer.;-N. T. Cor. Louisville COur-
Ter Journal.
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LATE FASHIONS.
Information Which Every Woman VIII be
Glad tn Get

Information Which Every Woman VIII be
Glad to Get.
More and more fashionable grows
tinsel braid.
None but brides wear white kid gloves
nowadays.
Dinners are fashionable entertain
mentS this month.
Wooden lace is used even for trim
ming underskirts.
Undressed Suede gloves remain the
favorites for dreSSy occasions.
Wool canvas or sail cloth is the
newest fabric for seaside dresses.
Seaside and country dresses are now
in the hands of dresSmakers.
New silk and Isle thread gloves come
in all the fashionable kid cOlors.
Wooden lace of the color of the gar
ment trims many mantles and costumes.
Small girls; dresses are made shorter.
and they define the form more closely
in the back.
narrOw-brimmed hats are equally fash
ionable for little girls.
Superimposed waistcOat fronts of
pleatings of MORE, Surah, or lace are
seen on imported Paris wraps.
Bead embroidery on the collars,
cuffs, and waistcOats of dreSsy jackets
are among other decorative fancies.
Plaid jackets of fine Gilbert flannel
are mac with belts and hood lined
with bright or sober brown Surah.
Red silk jerseys are PRETTY worn
over skirts of printed sateen or percale
figured with red for house dresses.
Full jabot ruffies of black lace are
placed down the fronts, around the bot
tom. the neck, and sleeves of dressy
black silk street jackets.
All street and day house dresses are
made with very high collars. fitting
close in the throat. cut on the bias, and
frequently braided or embroided.
Short mantles, jerseys, cloth and silk
jackets, long newmarkets. raglans, and
dolman visitcs of medium length are all
fashionably worn as street wraps.
Bengaline is popularity worn as a skirt
under draperies or pOlOnaises of
Chuddah cloth, brOche or embroidered
French cashmere, camers hair, and
wool etamine.
Bustles of stuffed hair attached to the
waistband of each separate dress are
more in favor than steel bustles, and
It's pity. but It's true, that bustles grow
larger.
Ali laces are fashionable. Even the
old black Llama lace is revived, and
silk lace both in the piece and wide
edgings come in all the new shades of
brown, tan, steel blue. gray, wine color.
olive. moss. and reseda greens. as well
as black and cream.
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prove themselves sure game for the vari-
Gus types of cheats who exc out per-
ilous livelihood by trading upon theil
credulity.
The world never will hear the complete
details of all the tricks played ON the IN
wary. Many who have come to grief
reason philosophically that they have
bought their sad experience at the price of
the amount out of which they have been
cheated, and so will not by recourse to the
aid of the authorities, and its consequent
publicity, allow themselves to be the butt
or laughing stock of their friends.
Foremost among the many cheats of all
varieties who are always sure to infest
thickly populated localities, are the
<'bunco" men. Their methods are very
simple, and are unfortunately too oi.en at
tended with success. A "bunco steerer''
must, however, bring some brains into his
nefarious calling, and it is sometimes
wonderful to see what keen perception and
persuasive faculties, which, il honestly APP
piled, would win distinction for their
possessor, are brought into play by the
-''buncO sharperS."
1t takes little ring of confederates to
carry on this game successfully. There is
first the ''spotter," who scouts out, as il
We're, the game, and then quickly aDprises
the "beaters," who, if they succeed in
hooking their man, pilot him into the
hands of the lottery man and his cOnfeder-
ates, who "play the Greeny" for all he i;
worth, and then instantly vanish to meet
again at some pre- arranged try sting place
where the ''swag" is honorably O. ''divieC
mp"
The reader is familiar with the oft-reci
ted details of the "bunco" mans method
how the victim is accostej by a stranger
in mistake and his name and address art
secured, and then, armed with this valua'
hi inf ion frInn6
ne has forgotten addresses him by his name
and with an insinuating manner, of which
the ''bunco steerer" is complete master
wiles him into saloon or lottery shop
where the coup de grace is given, and,
sadder, wiser and poorer man laments owe
his miSadventure.
A too-confiding old gentleman, who doe
mot give his real name, has furnished u
with that portion of his diary which re
hates TO "bunco" trick. AS it is eminentl.
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greeting from stranger, but as he knew
me | thought it wiser to await develop
ments, and said, with some politeness:
so, Just ran down on a little business,
and hope to be back home in a few days:
but, you will excuse me, L can not exactly
place you, although you seem to know me
very we'll"
"Know YOU" said my friend, with evil
dent delight. 81 should smile." Why,
Mr.. Smith, l knew you when l was mere
child. How long have You been living in
your present residence"
"Well :" said l, sever since my brother
and myself dissolved partnership, and | re-
tired from business"
"And how is your brother now?" he in
quired.
"How." 1 said, in some surprise. Elbow
the deuce can l tell? He was the first man
incinerated in the new cematory. 1 guess
what's left of him is all right at home on
| the mantle-piece."
"Poor fellow" said my young friend,
with some sadness in his tone, ''it was so
sad, his taking off,"
"Yes," said l, "You seem to have known
him well. He was too fond, unfortunately,
of taking rum at unreasonable hours, and
that's how he got so quickly incinerated.
But might ask your name"
"Come, now," he replied, "look me
straight in the face and give a guess.
Mind, though, | have been out of Sandusky
q long time, knocking about Europe, and
| am on my way home now, not like the
prodigal son, either, as have been in luck
of late, and only this morning drew prize
of thousand dollars, which am this mo-
ment on my way to get cashed. But that
is another matter. Now, as to my identity.
wish to please you with a surprise. Do
you know the manager of the First Ma
tional BaRk?"
"Do 1. l should think SO. He is my
| own banker, and as decent fellow as ever
l met. There's not another man in the
! State of Ohio l have a greater regard for
than Joe Hawley."
'Did you ever know that Joe had a
son who went away TO Europe:"
mo; not as I've heard, young fellow.
Joe is, like myself, an old bachelor, and all
, the boys he ever took an interest in were
his nephews. Jim's sons. l guess one of
them, Egbert, or Eggy, as they used to call
him, did run away, but l always heard that
he kinder got his blood up agin the In
dians."
mo, sir; you are on the correct trail,
but we must leave the Indian war-path. ]
gave it out that l was going West, but, by
Jove! did better and went East, made
money in England, and now I am on my
way back with lots of money to see dear
old Sandusky."
''My dear boy" said I. 81 am delighted
| to meet You, and if YOU are not in a par
ticular hurry TO go home. guess you ought
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COUNTRY LOVE-"

q. Country Love-" so sweet a story
To Nature true. portrayed with art
SHAH be rehearSed till Age is hOary,
And find response in every heart.
As some bright sunset glow at even
a day of storms may supplement,
So is, in thy perusal given.
a solace sure for discomfort.
{ Blest Country LoveI" thy repetition
Has swept the chords of Memory true
And woke, as if by intuition,
The sweetest strains love ever knew.
For. as in some enhancing vision
OF tire milling spirit sheen, appears
The light that made the world elysian,
And brightness still Lies changefU
6 years.
( Love in cottage, pure and tender,
In sterling worth may far eclipse
The careless vows in halls of splendOr
That fall from giddy Fashion lips.
In vain the city bellies Irritation
With subtle heart shall humble him
Whose heart revives the rad iatiOn
OF country lOve'-no longer dim.
Affection truest comes unbidden,
As softly as If angels stepped
Into the souls recesses hidden
And thrilled our being-while we slept.
o. Country LoveI" bewild'rin fancy!
The picture radiant wsse
And dream, in wild eYtravagancy,
OF Reuben Grey and Percy Lee"
Hattie HOlCGrd. in Hartford Posi-.
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ROLLER SKATING.
A Medical Journals Conservative View a
the Pastime.

A Medical Journals Conservative View a
the Pastime.
1t seems as If Americans were pecu-
liarly susceptible to epidemic influences
of mental kind. We hear of no other
country so violently perturbad by
waves" of temperance crusading, re-
ligiOus revivals, velocipede crazes. pc
destrianism, and. finally, roller skating.
upon which latter pastime the thoughts
and feelings of three-fourths of the
rising generation are at present CEN
tered. In intensity and extent, the
roller skating mania has far exceeded
all its predecessors. and it must De in
ferred, either that the psychological
contagium is particularly strong. or
that the susceptibility of young America
to affective epidemic influences is in
creasing.
Modern scientists of the ''Psychical
Research" school are putting forward
the theory of brain waves as a possibly
potent element in the production of
panic fears and epidemic fashions and
feelings. The mind acts ''exoneural-
w." we are told. and the vibrating
brain cells of the enthusiastic roller
skater communicate their rhythmical
pulsationS to the previously insensitive
spectator. Whatever the mechanism.
there is certainly at present morbidly
exaggerated passion for. and indulgence
in. roller skating. And the question
comes home TO the physician, whether
it is doing any physical or mental harm
On the whole. we are inclined totake
a rather lenient view of the present
crsze. Considerable inquiry has failed
to elicit any facts showing that roller
skating. temporarily INDUCED in. does
any harm to growing children, or pro-
duces any diseases and injuries peculiar
to the sport. Severe sicknesses have
been known 70 result from violent exer-
else in hot, ill-ventilated Kinks.
and occasionally serious injuries are
produced by falls and collisions. In
proportion to the immense number OF
persons who have been engaged in pro-
pulsive divagations upon polished floors
during the past winter, the pathological
outcome has been small.-Medical Re-
cord.
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THE "BUNCO STEERER."
His "Modus Operandi" as De
scribed by a Recent Victim.

Remember. then, what. when a boy, I've
heard my grandma tell:
BE warned in time by others harm, and you
shall do full wclll'
Don't link yourself with vulgar folks, whO've
got no fixed abode,
Tel lies, use naughty words, and say ''they
wish they may be bowed"
-IngOidsby Legends.
Since the time of the benevolent old gen.
tleman of Margate who was so shamefully
robbed by "the little vulgar boy" other
benevolent old gentlemen-andy young ones,
too-have been made the victims of the
smooth -tOngued gentry.
1t is wonderful how slow we are to learn
by the sad experience of others. Although
numberless cases of misplaced confidence
have been duly exposed in the public press,
yet several travellers from the rural dis
tricts, who pay occasional visits on bust
ness or pleasure to the large cities, always
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-14

wig: the second man 1 called on after
leaving the landing pier a short time ago.
l promised to call on him, too, this very
afternoon. In fact, he placed it upon ME
as an obligation. But there's no use your
going there now if you wish to see him."
"Why? may l ask"
Because he is at this moment giving a
demonstration at the Clinical in Harlem
Hospital. You must have patience iE-
myself, until four O'Clock, and we can cali
on him together"
VERY good" said 1, resignedly; II con-
fess am not in any great hurry, but l
don't relish the idea of walking about here
carrying this COMPOUNDED bag"
"Then I'll sea5le that. don't mind con-
Tossing to you that the joy of getting home
again has made me do a little too much in
going round to see the Elephant, you
know; and guess glass of good wine
Yellow Label, old man-won't at all be out
OF place in my stomach. In fact, DR.. Ear
wig, our mutual friend, ordered me to take
it. Come on"
I don't know now why l yielded to the
invitation of this stranger; but there was
something in his easy manner which must
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-14

graphic and quite comprehensive, we think
it unnecessary to indulge in further COM
ment, SO give it to our readers in his owR
exact words:
SANDUsKY, o., April :. lSS5.-ro the Editor
of Sir: l send you herewith, according to
promise the leaves from me- diary bearing
upon the little trouble [ got into in New
York. AS do not wish my charitable neigh
bors In this locality should have the pleas
Tirc of cnmmiSerating with me, you will
7,!casc withhold INV proper name and for all
purposes OF identity and in this narrative
call me yours truly, JOHN SMITH.
THE DIARY.
am at home, safe and sound in
Saudusky, thank God for that. and save
,ti.xt I am little poorer in pocket and
ssane.xha. crestfallen in spirit, l am none
Eae worse for my adventure. had a little
xasiness to transact in New York, which
could have been, perhaps, as well done by
Eeiter, hut then bachelor OK my time Of
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wA ANY person who takes the paper regu
1arly from the post-ofice, whether directed to
his name or whether he is a subscriber or not
is responsible for the pay.
The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspapers from the post-Office, or re
moving and leaving them uncalled for, is
prima facie evidence Of INTENTIONAL FRAUD
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-14

-GuilfOrd. Conn, has been shipping
CLAIMS to Texas. The clans are packed
in moss and sent by express. They cost
their purchasers s1.70 per dozen when
delivered in Texas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-14

According to one estimate, the
number of tramps in Germany last
year amounted to 200, 900, and the ex.
pense they caused to the community
ESQ, 600.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-14

in no language can Home, Sweet
Home" be sung as sweetlY % in the
English.-M. Y. Sun.
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to wait for me. l am stopping, for the
present, at the Aston House, and | am now
on nv way up to Sixteenth Street to meet
an old Sandusky friend, DIR. Tobias Ear
wig"
''Friends again, by Jove!" CALCULATED
my companion. ''Do you know DR.. Ear
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01

and rpspOusibllltV of self
government as illustrated in the
condition Of indopondent statehood
in the American Union. For It Is
needless 10 saw tlqt this is the
great purpose ana finale ofterritor-
ial government. New sexico has
rog nearly forty wears been in on
intermediate stage between noncn-
tit, and salcspsfained .ayeriputv-
Il condition of tutilago i'm prepare
ton for tiat period oc minority
which mast sooner or later come
To- progressive communi.it. as 10
does to men.
If will he INV aim f., go adnini,.
far the c~v,ausi,e functions Of New
Me..co shall reach as speedily as
may be, that condition OF develop
men ' l~"'t''ioN' J" H'P"'"'l"i'
"iHdu-'lIaI ana '""h'''c'"I Pui-
SUMS III a'.oFo' P''SfeI''y' an" III
inc comprehension Oh '"o u'S'I'y
oI t''''o" goIef'''''io'""' every
territory '""uI" 'e cNtsc,ed an"
require" 'o re"c'- "c''iV Ve4"S per-
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verance.

In the hands Of Young men thif
great system has been - carefully
managed that 1t has earned 4 repu
tatlon second to none for conven.
encc, safety and the Injuries OF
travel, 1t is fast becoming the
popular route for transcontinental
travel, in connection with the
Southern Pacific railroad.
1t has opened up an almost IN
limited field for pioneer enterprise
in tho far West. 10 other rail
road can carry a man, who is seek
ing his fortune, to golden opportu
mites such as are open along a
thousand miles Of this great sys
TEN.
Special freight rates arc given to
miners and immigrants.
For all the intormas!on you de
sire wrlto to
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-08-01
WBDSTER'S PRACTICAL

Probably oil or our readers have occasion to use =
dictionary every Gay. In come cases Words chnnot
he correctly spoiled ln others, The pronunciation
~ difficult; while IN stll other cases the meaning N
nos understood. Thig = true, not only OF e%htdten
and Ofthe uutiucntCi. hut OF many Of the more In
telligent as well and every one who attempts TO do
without Wehstcr's Practical Dictionary attempts TO
do without ouc-halt Of bis opportunities for Intel
lcctuAl Improvement.
Wehster's Practical Il m ~entirely new work by
the editors aud publisher Of Wchstcrs Unabridged
aud contains more thnn twice the amount Of matter
and illustratiOns ever before onCfed for he price.
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GOV. ROSS sPETCU.

GOV RIOS. On bcipc topstnd Li.
oycollcucy re.pondcd as follows;
81. tho cvocur,, II. Il. my dpty
ia caror,llv nrotoot rs t,r 90 nav
official ac,ion is concerned. III, fine
interest. Of the territory. b O.
that each is accorded lis inst riqhts
under the law. and niat mo- one In
forest is allowed to jufiur. on an
other - sce tnat as.1 IL. fairly
protected ANA rs proper dayciorc-
mcut daily aided ami stimulated.
$, far as an impartial aIministw
ti,n of tie law NAV ,cca.e tl.at ne
suit.
We have Il number of very
Observation-Disclosures e 1ecialy con
,ricuon, among them, bv reason
of the fact OF ITS thorough oaauil
alton. being that OF cattle Growing.
Then we have the sheep indu.lrv
quite as important. but less con
spicuous. because OF the lack OF
that o~eani1at;on.
In ..r,a sorso. fLo.a industries
arc sand to Jis,,r,o on~togo,istic
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-21


 sounded the rigid smile left his face. It was no longer the hard, misanthropic face of cunning diplomat. A softness had crept into its outlines. A flew light beamed in his eye.
 The cottage door opened a fair, slen- der girl looked out and glanced up to the star-lit sky, then down the road. She has spied the coming horseman, and with a glad cry she flew to meet him.
 "Papap
 He has dismounted, and tenderiy kiss ing the upturned lips, the bright eyes, the soft cheeks again and again, passes his arm about her waist and together they enter the house.
 Supper is soon finished, and in his large chair he sits in front of the glowing coals, while she crouched at his feet, lays her dark. wavy hair upon his knee, and listens to him recount the incidents of his journey-sessrving nothing. He stoops to kiss her, and she clasps her white arms about his neck. sOhi Papa, why nos bs sasis6sdr We are happy nov ; why rick co much on what Colonel Burr has told you~ He uaclaspsd her arms and took her head between his hands. l~ ! know as much q Colonsl Burr. my chid, and vhsa Msxico is ours, ve viIl be ricA, and shall taks you to Loadoa ] and Madzid, wAwa yoa sAall shame tks