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THE GOLD BOKO! MFSe E.GER, APRIL 22, 1886.- .sheet: HOW THE COAST XJUARD SAVE LIFE. One of the most humane institutions supported by the governments of the world, is the life-saving service of the 03ean. Along the coasts are rock) reefs and shoals, on hieh 5 storm driven -vessels 'are ever liable to be wrecked. And notwithstanding all endavors. many lives and vessels are annually lost by bipwreck on these dangerous rocks and shoals. Various methods are employed to give warning of danger to the mar iner, such as light vessels, for signals, buoys and beacons. In 1873, there the different sea and lake coasts of our country six hundred and' forty-one light stations. Nntwithstandiner all these means, vessels are frequently driven on rocks and wrecked. And thus it becomes necessafyjhat. some means should be maintained elose by these dangerous points, by which the sailors can be saved from a watery grave, and pro perty on b )3Td of the vessel be res cued. .- ' For this purpose the government has erected at certain interevals along oar sea and lake coasts, life saving stations. These are neat, substantial frame buildings, one and a half stories high, forty feet long and twenty wide. Tey afford ample !room for the boat?, wagons for carry ing the! boats, lines, and all the other necessary apparatus. They are pro vided with- comfortable appartments for those who hale the care of them, and also for those who may be res cued from a wreck. At each station ix experienced surfmenare kept con stantly on duty j during the winter months; and these are in charge of a competent keeper, who is regularly appointed by the secretary of the treasury. From the first of December to the first of April, these men ara required to patrol the beach day and night,, watching ifor any wreck that rnay occur. If ai wreck is discovered, information is immediately sent from one station to another by signals, con sisting of flags bvday, and colored lights at night. When the signal is raised all haste is made to the scene of disaster, and every means employed to rescue the unfortunates. If pos sibly; theJife-boats are launched and manned by the surf men, who dash out on the tumbling waves, and pull for the ship, where the people are taken on board, and conveyed in. sife ty to the shore. This is often ex tremely hazardous, but these noble fellows, thinking only of saving the lives of their bellow men, fearlessly risk their own iij the performance of duty. I I Frequently it is impossible for the men to reach theiship with boats, and then other meansi must be employed. For instance they see a vessel driven on the jagged rocks, where it is impos sible to reach it? with boats." For such emergencies these stations are provided with a small cannon, ormor tar, of five and one half inches cali bre, from which is thrown an iron ball weighing about twenty pounds. To this ball is attached a line, one inch in diameter, by.means of a spiral spring to lake up' the jerk. ' The line is coiled in a peculiar manner in a box or on the ground and when trie shot - has been successfully thrown over the wreck, a lanrer line, two inches in diameter, is then attached to the shore end ofhhe smaller line, and is hauled off by the people on the wreck: and by means of this line a four-inch haw sei is then hauled on board and made fist. This is then made taunt by. the men on shore, and fastened by means of tackly, anchors, etc. By means of the second, or hailing line, various applicances are hauled back and forth until the people ajrd saved. The life-car is oiften attached to the large hawser. This is. a- covered metallic boat, capable of holding four " grown persons or eight small children. It is so constructed as to be water tight, and by means of it persons are frequently transferred from the ship to the shore without being wet. So rapidly is all this done, that it is said the time usually occupied in arrang ing the lines and sending off the car after firing the morter, is about thirty minutes. The life-car was introduced into the United States service in 1849, i and in the following year two hundred ajid one lives were saved by it from the British emigrant ship Ayrshire, which was wrecked on Squani Beach, N. J., during a fearful snowstorm. The first step in thisdirection in our . country was in the Humane Society of Massachusetts was established. Its huts of refuge and its volunteer life boat-men were of almost incalculable service to the unfortunate mariners who were stranded oa that rocky coast. This lkt effort received the aid of Coheiess. which on March 3. 1847, initiated the establishment of the nresent lire saving service. An ex amination of the records shows that on that' date Congress appropriated $j,UuU tor providing ligntnouses von the Atlantic coast, with means of rendering assistance to shipwrecked mariners. The following year the sum of $10,000 was appropriated - for providing the necessary apparatus for , , , i i the service, sucn as Doais, nnes, rocK ets, cannonades, etc. In December of the same year, Con gress authorized the regular organi zation of the life-saving service, and fifty-four stations were established on the cofist of Long Island and New Jersey. In 1871 the liberal appropria . .-X SAS-fV ' 1 t. tion ot stjuu,uw was granted tor in creasing and improving the stations, and by the aid of subsequent appro priations, these stations have been es tablished on all our dangerous coasts. Although the returns are incom plete, the records of the treasury de partment of our government show that during the twenty-five years preceding 1872, 5.G04 lives have been saved, and rescued to the amount of $1,110,000. Every year appropriations are granted, and every effort made to make this service effective. The government has come" to see its great value, and with doble liberality be stows its money for its extension and maintenance. Our American Belles Our American Belles How sweet is the story their beauty tells They ara wise belles, too,' for it is their wont To use every day their SOZODONT ! Which-sweetens breath and keeps te,elh well. No wonder we're prpud of our Amerwjan r 1 Belles Why has Sozodont Befcome the staple Dentrifice of America? Simply because it is impossible to use it, even for a week, without perceiving its hygienic effect upon the teeth, the gums and the breath. 1 Breakage Is immaterial if you have Spalding's Glue at hand. Don't forget that LISTERS' is the best fertilizer t ; W. 8. Fabmeb. GBNKIUL "BOB 1UNSOM." An Interesting War Keminis cense, lrom Capt. Peek. , Vestfleld (Mass.) News-Letter.) Messes. Editors : It may interest the old North Carolina campaigners to hear of an interview the writer had at Newbern, N, C, a short time ago with the Confederate General, Robert Ran som. The details of his remarkable escape from capture by the 27th Mas sachusetts, in the "Gum Swamp" fight were discussed with much interest, the sturdy old veteran declaring that lie owed his escape to the fine mare on which he was mounted, and, to his ability to make her do his bidding, which, in this case, was to jump a ten- foot ditch and penetrate a swamp, or dinarily considered impassable for either horse or rider. The 27th had flanked his position during the preceding night, by follow ing an unfrequented path; and riding down from Kinston, the first troops the General saw were some of the 27th, a9 their line of battle swung around in the rear of the Confederates unbeknown to them. The surprise was complete; he had not a minute to think. The barrels of a dozen Yankee rifles were levelled at him, but with out heeding them, ' he clapped the spurs to his splendid steed, and dash ing through the thicket and over the ditch (like Putnam at Horse Neck) he made good his escape, while his less venturesome followers fell into our hands. Had not the sight of a moun ted officer m grey, apparently of high rank, caused our men to hesitate, a prompt discharge of their pieces would have deprived the Confederate army of one of its ablest and bravest gen erals and the writer of a very pleasant interview. It was at this juncture that Lieut. Wood of the Westfield company, (the lamented "Uncle PhV') seeing some "Johnnies" concealed in the bushes, pointing his sword at them, yelled in his peculiar squeaking tone, "Surrender, yer rascals, or I'll blow yer brains out." They probably thought his sword was "loaded," for they surrendered promptly, and the first greeting "Uncle Plin" gave them was, "Won't yer take suthin, boys?" and they "took." It was Ransom who commanded Beauregard's left wing at Drewry's Bluff and so outgeneralled Butler as to nearly annihilate ;Heckman's bri gade and inflict the (heaviest loss on the 27th Massachusetts . they ever re ceived in one battle (The General de clares that he had grejat confidence in the success of ; his attack that morn ing, from the fact that he previously knew the character of the generals on our side with whom he had to deal. "Baldy'-ISmith on the right, and Gil more on the left, were both educated as engineers, and the characteristic of officers of this class is extreme cau tion. He therefore hoped by a rapid and well supported movement, to crush the rierht of bur line, composed of Heckman's brigade, a simultaneous attack being made all al on v the' en tire front to prevent any movement from any part to reinforce Heckman. Of Butler's generalship he seems to have had about the same estimate as that held by member.-: of the 27th. (?) The movement against Heckman's brigade was successful, though at a large loss to Kemper's brigade of Virginians, which attacked the 27th and were twice repulsed but Grade's brigade attacked and turned the flank of the 23d Mass. and 9th N. J., on the ex treme right and swinging around came down in overwhelming numbers on the rear of the 27th, who in the dense fog that prevailed, did not perceive them until but a few rods on: and too late to make any decided stand; the result being that the 27th was "sandwiched" between Kemper's and Gracie's Con federate brigades; but the "sandwich" was not closed rapidly enough, and most of the Westfield company, and some from the other companies, "oozed out," as the sides came together, and by some fighting and more running, took to the woods, made good their escape and succeeded in preserving a remnant of the regiment. "He who fights and runs away, May live to fight another day," Was especially true of the now weak ened 27th, as its I subsequent record too sadly shows. At the time of this interview the gallant General was just recovering trom a severe illness, induced by over workas agent of the United States government for improvement of navi- j 1 T -r t- gation on tne jxeuse river, ne was educated for the army at West Point, and early entering the service of the Confederacy, became on of its ablest military commanders. He still has the military atrhosphere about him and the old fire ii his eye, and, in the event of anotherjcall to arms, the now "consolidated" 2j7th North Carolina and lith Massachusetts could not choose a more jeflieient commander than General "Bj)b" Ransom. i E. L. P THE MORRISON:HEWITT TARIFF BILL. lhe Morrison-Hewitt tariff bill was reported last week from the Commit tee on Ways and Means. It is almost unnecessary to say any thing of" its provisions as they have been stated in advance in this correspondence. The report of the majority of the commit tee occompanymg the bill says that me annual reduction or revenue, if it S asses, will amount to about $24,000, 00. The duties intended to be re moved are! those on articles used by our own manufacturers, which in crease the cost of their productions,- so as to make their competition with foreign countries hopeless. The plac ing of wood, salt, wool and hemp on the free list is for the benefit of home manufacturers. The question of wool is discussed at length. It appears," says xne report, "mat the attempt to make wool-growing profitable by the use of the taxing power has not been successful, while the tax j has been the great national hindrance to the wool manufacturing industry, as well as a most grievous burden udou all bnvprs of woolen clothing." The bill proposes. mey say, to lessen me cost of shelter, food and clothing for the people, and at the same time to benefit domestic manufacturers. It is the purpose of tne pin, also, to correct some of the classifications,, rid the custom laws of the complications of which the Secre tary complains, and so change these laws for the better that they will be capaDie or Demg administered with impartiality to all our merchants. The minority report, drawn up by Mr. McKmley and signed bv all the Republican members of the commit tee, takes grounds aeramst a reduction of duties, and says : Nothing is more unsound and fallacious than to assume that a reduction of duties is demanded when average ad valorem rates show a high percentage. ' : To base a reduction of tariff duties upon the present business condition and the present low values and unprofitable prices is to assume that the present unsatisfactory condition is to continue and ought to." The 'report claims that the. bill is an assault upon the farmers and the fishing industries, and protests against its passage. Of course this is clap trap. The only farmers affected are wool and heap growers' in a few communities, and as the majority say, wool growing is not profitable under high protection any way. MOORE COUNTY ITEMS. Carthage, N. C, April 15, '80. Editor Messenger : The Spring term of Moore Superior Court, commenced here on Monday last, April 12th, with His Honor, E. T. Boykin, presiding. This being the first visit of His Honor tq our connty, we looked for his com ing with great expectancy, mingled with feelings of.fear and apprehension upon the part of those who knew him not. He arrived and vas upon arriv al, viewed from every point of obser vation, the cellar, as well as $ie house tob. One view of his benign counten ance and junassuming demeanor, and a sigh of relief escaped many jlips. There has been a large crowd in constant attendance upon our court from its convening. One cause of the large attendance at this season is the pendency of two capital cases, the trial of one of which is now in progress. These cases are "State against Julius J. Luck" for homicide of S. P. Show and Calvin Ray at Manly in this county, on the R. & A. A. L. R. W. The other is a case of alleged rape, the parties both being negroes. The case is entitled "State vs. Bill McKenzie." At this moment, Mr. Thomas H. Sutton, of counsel for the prisoner, is presenting to the jury, in the most forcible man- ner, the cise tor tne aeienuaui iu u-e "Luck case." Mr. Thomas J.Shaw, a voung attorney; originally from this county, but now from Montgomery has already addressed the jury on be half of the State, and his speech com manded much attention and excited much comment, on account of the clearness with which his views were expressed and the impressive manner of their expression. It is understood that Maj. John D. Shaw, of Richmond, will follow Mr. Sutton, and the prisoner sets trembling in the dock, every time he looks at the Major. We have heard of him often and when he is against us, we invol untairlv and mechanically exclaim "The Lord save us." Mr. J. C. Black will follow Maj. Shaw and we, of this county, well know what the "Little Giant" can and will do. He represents the prisoner, Luck. The argument will close with the speech of Solicitor James D. Mclver. Any allusion to his ability to make a prisoner feel his position would be superfluous. The public is on the "qui vive"tohear his speech. Whtn "Captain Jim" as he is familiarly called believes that a man is guilty, that irian had better commence to pray. What his feelings are iu this case, your correspondent cannot posi tively say. If he believes Luck guilty. he will make a telling and a powertul effort. If he is not entirely satisfied on this point, the jury will soon find it out. For it Mclver should inadvert ently hurt a bird, a dog or a worm, he would have it on his mind a week. (There was a verdict of manslaughter m Luck s case.) Judge Boykin has dispatched the business of the court with exceediner rapidity. Where heretofore he could number his friends by units, it now re quires hundreds, which in a few weeks, from reports will swell into thousands will stop tor want ot space. L. b. Thousands Say So. Mr. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan., writes " l never hesitated tof recommend your Eilectric Bitters to my customers, they give entire satisfaction and are rapid sel lers." Electric Bitters are the purest and best medicine known and will positively cure Kidney and Liver complaints. Fun fy the blood and regulate the bowels. No family can afford to be without them They save hundreds of dollars in doctor's bills every year. Sold at fifty cents a bot tle by Kirby & Kobinson. Never call a man a liar. It isn' polite. Tell him he is of an exceed ingly imaginative disposition. How to Make Money While Eoirg Good. The many visitors to the Citr of New Orl eans during1 the past winter months, have f re quently, both in their letters home and their recounting the incidents of their travels dwelt upon the celebrated Charity Hospital wnlch has been a reiug-e for many years to the sick and injured, and which is sustained by The Louisiana State Lottery, about which ana its Monthly Urand Distributions of For tunes, anyone can learn more on an applica tion to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, Jj&. Here is a rare case where a person may make much money oy amng gooa 10 ftrangers. Picture Frames of all kinds, sold cheap at Fuchtler & Kern's. Motto Frames 26 cents. t Flours anjlCasiings ! The latest improved Cotton and Turn Flows. Castings of all kinds, at HUGGINS & FREEMAN'S. NOTICE. The undersigned having duly qualified as Executor of the estate of Mrs. R. E. Harris, deceased, hereby notifies all per sons having claims against said estate, to present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated on or before the 9th day of December, 1887, or thi9 notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. GEO. T. WASSOM, Executor1 Goldsboro, N. C, March 20, 1886.-6 w Having purchased the PLANING MILL PROPERTY recently owned by Mil ton Harding, we would respect fully announce to the public that we are prepared to furnish sis, Stair Wcrkj Scroll Work-, BALUSTERS, NEWELS, Mantels, Store Fittings, Mouldings, tTPicket Fencing complete, ready to put up. Also Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, Weatherboarding, &c.,-at prices which de fy competition. .Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. ' NATHAN O'BERBY & CO. Goldsboro, N. C, March 29,T86.-lm Brack " : J. CO- 31 (23 Morrison's New Tariff Bill Puts LUMBER on the Free List ! ( CONSEQUENCE - A ' TUMBLE " I1V PRICES ! t; To meet this Iniquitous attack on a great Southern Industry wUiave perfected our. arrangements to Reduce Prices, as follows : DRESSED CEILING, $7.00 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. DRESSED FLOORING, $7.50 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. DRESSED WEATHERBOARDS $7.00 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. FRAMING LUMBER $6.50 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. PICKET FENCING COMPLETE, READY TO PUT UP, $1.25 PER PANEL, 8 FEET. Sash, Doors, Blinds, Brackets, Pine, Cherry, Ash, Walnut, Rough and Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, Weatherboarding, and other Lumber. Estimates made; W TP HAVE NOW ON Suing Novelties in Fine Dress Fabrics, Representing the newest styles in All Wool Camel's Hair, Serges, Cashmere de Beige, Albatross Clotlw Tricot Cloth, Ottoman v elours, D'Alma, Canvas Cloth, Lace Bunting, Etamie Suiting, &c.i &c IN WHITE GOODS AND LACES. We have the most elegant stock of Tlain, Striped and Checked Persian Lawns, Linen D'Inde, French Mulls, Jaconets, &c, &2. Net. Egyptian Sun Umbrellas. FINE PARIS srow r.nnAa. Vrfinfh Puttern Bonnets and in its general attractiveness and its superiority Ladies, Missesand Childrens Hose in Silk, of all kind. All the delicate shades in suran Our lanre stock of Silverware, Glassware, at Prices that defy Competition. Only give us a call or write for samples. Hamburg Embroideries in All Over, Flouncing, Ruffling and Edging, Trimming Laces in j .All Over, Flouncing and Edging, Escunal Spanish Heaaea wets, , ronis, ouipure. vmeniai. and Fedora Laces at KEM AKKAbLt U)w I'tciUES. i-ine rarasois, toacmnp ana M. E. CASTEX & CO. 74 West Centre Street, Goldsboro, N. C. aprl5-tf 1867. 18S6 MESSENGER Steam Power Book & Job Printing House, GOLDSBORO, N. C. 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