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-f - . ... - 4 2v H-. - '"3";-J-' r v. , . A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOB HOME AND FARM- GIVING RELIABLE INFORMATION OF THIS NE W. COUNTRY. VOL. II. HIGHLANDS. MACON COUNTY, N. C, AUGUST 28,d 884. NO. S'l. 1 - A t. .. if : , . 11 X . . TJ-r .L- "V- STATE EXPOSITION. We give this week a lirdV eye view of the buildiDgs flm( grounds of the State Ex position, which is to be Ll J at Kaleigh during the lnoulli of Oetoher. Those hav ing the maoageineot of the Exoemon, have receotiy issued a neat pamphlet , which gives plans of buildings, rules and regulations governing exhibits, and pre mium lists of the North Carolina Agricul tural Society. To this paniphtet .the En terprise is indebted fur the fallowing : The purpose of the organization of the Company was to display the products! nd resources of our State, and we shall endeavor to make this the distinctly prom inent feature. We desire also to have rep resented such machinery and implements as would interest and instruct our people, nd encourage a more rapid development of our resources and more improved meth ods of agriculture. The officers have found that th-re is a tendency to patron ree w an Exposition, and they have al ready received so inany applications for space that they bave prepared, and here with submit, general mles and classifica tions for exhibitors ; giving preference to County, Stat, Railroad and Machinery exhibits. RAILROAD AND STEAMSHIP COM PANIES. It is a gratifying fact to be able to pre sent to the people of the State the favor able ratreby the various Railroad in North Carolina have granted the following : ''By a prepayment of the freight and a certificate frou our ExpFition Cnnpany ''.jt the good were exhihitf-d, the go ,ds vill lo returned to the shipping poiut free of coft, aud the amount prepaid will be refunded.9 Riibigh Sc. Augusta, RAhvgb & Gaston, Carolina Central, RUliTnimd & Danville, Atlanta & Charlotte Air-Line, Milton & Sutherlis Nrr'vr Gog, the North Car olina, the Wrstern North Carolina, the Slat Uv.iv-rtity. Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Ailamic Coarit Line, and Ail-e-tntrhi Sc Rwlfigh. The following Railroad and Steamship Ct-nipHijiri have given us the mine favor able rates as wre given to the Atlanta Exposition, vix : "All goods will le transported to the Exp'niiion at usual rates, and all such ar ticles a are brought by thi line ill, up ou the presentation of the freight bill, or a copy of the 8.tne, be returned free." Richmond & Danville, the Merchants' and Miners' Trantpottation Co., Norfolk & Baltimore Steam Packet Co., Old Do minion Steamship Co., Seaboard & Roan oke Railroad Co., N. Y. West Shore & Uuffalo Railway Co., Choppeak & Ohii Railway Co., Bgton & Albany Railwav Co., and Baltimore & Ohio Railway Co. COUNTY DISPLAYS AND COUNTY COMBINATIONS. We herewith present a lwt of coinbina tioas formed by counties which will wake collective exhibits, and also a list of such counties a will be represented by appro priation or by individual effort, viz : The following count es have combined themselves into what will be known as the "Albemarle Section": Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Perqnimans, Chowan, Wash ington, Tyrrell, Dare, Hyde, Beriie Mar tin, Gates, "Hertford. The following have formed a combina tion which will be represented as the ''New Berne Ansoci&tiou": Craven, Pam lico, Onslow, Jones, Carteret. -The followh-g have made appropriations for county exhibits : Chatham, Beaufort, Rockingham, Forsyth, Caswell,' New Hanover, Cleveland, Durham, Halifax, Orangs, Randolph, Montgomery, Mitehell, Pitt, Wake, Warren, Davidson, Guilford, Franklin, Rubcson, .Buncombe, Davie, Caldwell, Stokes, Macon, Catawba, Ashe, Lincoln, Watanga, Jonnston. DEPARTMENT OF. PRTILEGES. EESTACRAKTS, SALOONS, &C. Johk Nichols, Chief of Department. A few privileges for restaurants, & c, will be rented for the entire time of the Exposition October 1st to October 28ih. JThe Executive Committee have ordered that co spirituous liquors shall be sold on the grounds; nor will any side-shows of n immoral or objectionable character, or any species of gambling be permitted. Persons wishing to engage privileges for keeping dining saloons, cigar stands, - coda atid mineral water stands, privileges for selling beer, stands for sale 4f trinkets, &c-, space for photographic . tents, &c, &c, should be addressed to "the Secretary, or Mr. -Nichols, Ralejgb, JN. C, stating exactly what privileges are wanted, when a diagram of the grounds . rttlbe sent, stating upon what terms the Application wiU be received, . f - . r DEPARTMENT OF INSTALLATION. JLW. Shaffer, Chief of Department. Article 2111 of Joules and Iufrination for Exhibitors reads as follows : - J; ; t - ' -tA.ll exhibits jnust be entered at the of (Sce of the Chief of Department of Installai-; - lion, and before -unpacking or arranging , Articles, the permit for space must be en dotsed by the Chief of the Department." AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. W. G. UrcHURCH, Chief of Department. Several large and commodious sheds will be devoted to displays of agricultural im plements and(agricultural machinery. In ordr that the machinery may be seen in actual operation we have planted quie a portion of tho ground in clover. Mr. Up church, the Chief of this Department, will be most happy to aid the Plow manufac turers in representing the efficient work of their Plows in this field. After the sod i turned he respectfully invites Harrow man ufacturers to represent their machines in actual use, and after that a most comitl invitation is exteuded to the various Drill manufacturers, granting them the privi lege of drilling in any kind of grain that they may prefer either wheat, oats or rye. MISCELLANEOUS. IIOTELi. HACK AND DRAT RATES. Board can be procured at private houee during the Expohivion from $1 00 to $2 00 per day, aud at the hotels from $1.50 to $2.50 per day. The Hacktnen agree to charge a uni form rate for transporting persoLS from the North Caroliua R. R. depot, and from the Raleigh & Gaston R. R. depot, to all points in this city, 25 cento each. Baggage free, except when iu excess of amount allowed by the railroad?. From any point within the city limits to the Exposition grounds, 25 cents for person iu Jerseys and Spring Wagons ; 50 50 cents for eaeh person in Carriages and Omnibuses. The Draymen have agreed to charge a uniform rate on all goods conveyed from the North Carolina R. R. depot and from the Raleigh and Gaston R. R depot to the Exposition grounds; 50 cents for each one-horse load, and $1.00 for each two horse load; All bnildiogB on the grounds will be properly insured, and an efficient police force will be on duty night and day for the protection of property and the maintain ance of order. The railroad fare to the grounds vtill be 10 cents for each person. SPECIAL DAYS. The following days have been set apart for special purposes : October 1 . Opening ceremonies, address by the Hon. Jos. R. Hawley, of Connecti cut, who- was the honored President of the great Centenv.ial Exposition, Philadelphia. October 8. The N. C. Press Association invited to visit the grounds in a body. October 15 and 16. The N. C. Fisher mens Convention. October 21 and 22. The N. C. Dental AsuFciation. October 20 to 25 inclusive. N. C. Agri cultural Society Fair and Live Stock Show. October 16, 17 and 18. Exhibits and award of Premiums by the N C. Indus trial Association, colored. At a time not yet fixed it is proposed to devote several days to the Cotton and WoolenIanufacturers and Machinists, on whieh occasion it is expected that the Hon. Ed. Atkinson will be present ; to an en campment of the State Guards ; to a con test by the bands of the State; to a Med ical Convention ; to Educational interests and the Clergymen tf the State, and days for counties. ' A complete list of special days will be published in due time. It is expected that the President of the United Stated will vis it the Exposition on a day not yet select ed. ' He hs been formally invited to be present, and will shortly give a definite auswer. POWER, ETC. The power for running the shafting in Main building aud Machinery sheds will he furnished by the following well known Mr. William A. Harris, Providence, R. I., one 50 horse-power Harris Corliss engine. Messrs. Watts, Campbell & Co., of Newark, N. J., will furnish an engine of 100 iiorse power, exhibited through Messrs W. F. Kornegay & Co., Golds- boro, N. C. All engines are to be staated by Sep tember 22iid. The boilers will be supplied by Messrs. Babcock & Wilcox, New York, and the Bigelow Co., New Haven, Conn. Shafting, hangers and pulleys by the Mecklenburg Iron Works. Charlotte. N. C. Driving belts by the Htim Leather Btltiug Company, New York. Water pipe and fittings by Southern Railway Supplj Co.', Richmond, Va. . ENTRANCE FEES. Free space will be granted to County displays, displays of schools, academies, somineries and colleges ; also ladies' work and agricultural pioducts. Stockholders will be granted free space not exceeding 100 square feet, if the space is wanted to display the products of heir factories or farms or their business. In no case can this space be transferred. Addi tional Bpace will be granted holders of four, or more than four, shares of stock. The residents of North Carolina who are not stockholders will be charged an entrance foe of tl 5 for space not exceed ing 60 square feet. General exhibitois will be charged a fee of (25 for space not exceeding 100 square feet. When addi- Ltioual space is desired, we invite correspon dence. When an Exhibit demands the constant attention of a person, one such person will be admitted free. Such free pass can be used only by the person nam ed thereon. Regular entrance fee 50 cents ; children of 12 years and under, 25 cents. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION. DEPARTMETT A. County Exhibits, representing the pro ducts and resources of a County or Coun ties. DEPARTMENT B. Exhibit by State Board of Agriculture, representing the resources of the entire State. DEPARTMENT C. Railroad Exhibits, representing the re sources of the Counties along the line of the road. " DEPARTMENT D. MACHINERY, -v Class 1. Engines, stationary, porta ble and . traction, with attachments, in cluding lubricators, indicators, etc. - Class 2. Bojlers, etc., with heaters, gauges, injectors, ejectors, feed pumps, etc. . - Class 3. Wood-working machinery. Class 4. Metal-working machinery. Class 5. Leather-working machinery Class 6. Printing and paper machin ery. Class 7. Cotton and woolen machin ery. Class 8. Pneumatic machinery blowers, fans, etc. Class 9. Tobacco machinery. Class 10. Mariue and submarine ma chinery, models of vessels, lifo-saving ap paratus, and also the various appliances used in fishing, etc. Class 11. Agricultural machinery and appliances, including cider mills, cane mills, etc. Class 12. Fire engines, fire extin guisbiug apparatu, etc. Class 13. Flour and grain mills of various kinds. Class 14. Miscellaneous machinery, saw mills, sewing machines, washing ma chines, stone working machinery, ete. DEPARTMENT E. MINERALS, METALS, RAILWAY SUPPLIES, HARDWARE, STOVES, ETC. Class I Crude minerals, metallic ores. Class 2. Saws, bells, pipe,etc. Class 3. Railway supplies, castings, etc,. Class 4. Cooking and heating stovei. Class 5. Building and general hard ware. Class 6 Edge tools and"cutleiy.v Class 7. Gas and lamp fixtures. Class 8. Sheet metal goods, tinware, etc. Class 9. Wagons, Carriages, etc? Class 10. Sates, fire and burglar proof. Class 11. Scales, measuring and reg istering devices. ' Class 12. Leather, harness, boots, shoes, trunks, ete. Class 13. Carpenter and- stair build" ers' work, mouldings, brackets, door frames, window frames, doois, sashes, stair rails, newell posts, wood mantels, ete. DEPARTMENT P. TOBACCO, LIQUORS, CANNED GOODS. Class 1. Leaf tobacco. Class 2 Manufactured . tobacco, chewing, smoking, snuff. . Class 3. Wines and liquors. Class 4. Canned goods, meats and vegetables. Class 5. Groceries, etc. D PAJtTMEKT 6. HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, ETC. Class 1. Furniture, upholstery, man tels, etc. v , Class 2. Wall decoration, paper i ss Q wa-wuwy vv - Class 3. Miscellaneous goods, water coolers, etc. . 5 - Class 4. Wooden and willow ware, wire goods, etc. - Class 5 China, glass and Btone table ware. Class 6. Ornamental . wood carving, vases, tiles, silver ware, etc. Class 7. Clocks, watches, ete. Class 8. Musical instruments. Class 9. Books and stationery. Class 10. Plain and ornamental glass for windows and doors. , DEPARTMENT H. TEXTILES, CLOTHIN0, . ETC. . Class;!. Dress goods and, eotton4 I- Class 2V-!arpetsr ... -r-i Class 3. Bagging, hemp, cordage and twine. Class 4. Hats, caps, furs, clothing. Class 5. lancy goods, notions and millinery. DEPARTMENT I. SCIENTIFIC. Class 1 .Chemicals, drugs, oils, paints. Class 2. Chemical, Philosophical, Sci entitle, Surgical and Dental apparatus. Class 3. Industrial appliances of elec tricity. Class 4. Gas making apparatus. DEPARTMENT J. FINE ARTS. Class 1. Painting in oil and water col ors. Class 2. Engraving on copper, steel and wood. Class 3. Etchings and original draw ings. Class 5. Sculpture; and models in marble, metals, clay xr plaster. Class 5. Photo-engraving or photo lithographic orheliotype of standard works ef art. Class 6. Photographs, crayon draw ings, etc. Class 7. Architect's perspectives. Class 8. Paintings on silk or stone, china ware, etc. DEPARTMENT K. FRUITS, PLOW- ER8 AMD PLANTS, NATURAL AND r ARTIFICIAL. Class 1. The natural plants and flow ers. Clavs 2. Cut flowers and floral de signs. Class 3. Imitation - flowers in wax; shells, feathers, etc. Class 4. Fruits, natural and artificial. Class 5. Fruits, canned, preserved and dried or evaporated. Class 6. Confectionery, pla'n and fancy. rpDiplomas will be awarded to ex hibits m above lists when an exhibit is considered worthy of a diploma by a se lected committee. N. B. In making the above classifica tion we are indebted to the classifications furnished as by . the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition to be held at New Orleans, and to the Indus trial Exposition whieh will be held in Cincinnati in September next. RULES AND INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS. (The following are based upon the rules adopted by the International Cotton Ex position at Atlanta, Ga., in 1881 :) I. Space for exhibition will be granted I in tne following buildings : Main Building, and Machinery Bneds ; uentrai liaii, and urand btand. A special DUUding win De erected lor fcdn- cational and Ladies' Exhibits, provided sufficient funds can be raised. U. Tne Mara Building w ill contain j annty Exhibits, Exhibits by the btate XIV. All Exhibits mnst be in positioii Board of Agriculture, Railroad Exhibits, ni finally arranged not later than Sep--Machinery and such individual displays tember 27. If the Secretary does not re- and exhibits as spare will allow, radud ing departments A, B, U fit D. Central Hall will contain Departments J W, M & U, (inclndiffg Uonnty fcxhiDits or Railroad Exhibits by special permission), Household Goods, Furniture, Tobaccos, ganned Goods, Wines, Textiles, &c J lW and Educational iJmiding will wnuuifcjramujigB, uutugrajm., x.ugrv-1 prepay freight, and all goods with freight fasOlspUyiyronUXfeneges ndprepafo hm ho taken eharge "of by the Seminaries, i ti K. The Gran 1 Stand will contain Miner als, Cooking and Heating Stoves, Wag ons, Carriages, Hardware, Cutlery, Scien tific Apparatus, &ct, including Depart ments and I. III. The space 'granted an Exhibitor is available floor or ground space, exclu sive of intervening passage between ex hibits. It may be utilized in various ways follows : By placing Exhibit directly on the floor. By constructing platforms or counters on which to arrange goods. By erecting show-cases in which Ex hibits may be tastefully displayed. By erecting' ornamental columns, pil lars, cones and partitions to obtaia wall space. i IV. All platforms, counters, or orna mental partitions, show-eases and appur tenances, must be ere teed at the expense of the exhibitor, in proper form or design. No particular form or design is prescribed for eases, cennters, &c, but they 'must not exceed the following heights without special permistion: Show-cases, 15 feet above the floor; ce nnters, 2 feet 6 inches above the floor, on the side next to the passage-way ; and platforms, 1 foot above the floor. - V. In order to ensure the advantageous and satisfactory locations of the products, applicants desiring to erect show-cases, counters or partitions, mnst furnish to this department a scale, drawing or trac ing, showing clearly the elevation and ground plan of the same, and especially indicating the side of the cases intended to be open for inspection. Yl. Machinery in motion mnst be en closed in railings of uniform height of 2 feet 6 inches. Exhibitors of other articles will have the privilege of placing railings" of approved design around the space al lotted to them. All such railings must not exceed the height of 2 , feet. 6 inches above the floor level, and may be attach ed to the case by projecting brackets or be supported by posts from the floor. In , every instance the floor space granted in cludes the area embraced by the railing. The line of the railing1 will be piaced up on the line of the passage-way , and no railing will be allowed to project beyond the ease or counter into , the passage way. -, VII. Exhibitors desiring to display . products pendant from the roof-trusses, must in each case obtain permission to that effect from the chief of the depart ment of Installation. . No Exhibitor will be allowed to display products in Buch a manner as to obstruct the light or vistas through the avenues and aisles, or occasion any inconvenience, injury, or disadvantageous affect the . display of other Exhibitors, VIII. No signs will be allowed- to pro ject beyond the area of space allotted The size of signs will be subject te ap proval. - IX. The avenues and aisles and pas sage-ways remain under the control ot the Exposition Company, and trophies, decorations, portals, fountains or other special Exhibits will not . be- permitted 'in them except by eheciai permission - "E&ch building will be divided into divisions, and each division will be divided into suitable section. Collectors of County Exhibits are request- ed to exclude from their County .Exhibits all displays that are purely personal in their character. X. Shafting will be hung in the Main Building over the Western Aisle in West Division, and will extend in two divisions the entire length cf the west side. "The portion of shafting from the centra south, will run 150 revolutions per minute, and the portien from the centre north will ran 200 revolutions per minnte. - Shafting varies in size and dimensions towards the ends. Exhibitors are requested to state . with their application the number of horso powers required to operate each ma chine. XL Exhibitors' business cards, eirco- : lars and samples may be placed within, or distributed from, the exhibitors' space ; bat load talking in connection, with such : distribution is prohibited and will not be allowed. XII. All Exhibits mnst be entered at the office of the Chief of the Department - of Installation, and before unpacking or arranging articles the. permit for space mnst . be endorsed by the Chief of tho - . Department. XIIL All artieies arriving at the doors 0f the buflding by rail,- wao, : er other- wise w3i received by the Department ut jatxaltlon and delivered on the space eranted. Each Exhibitor will then be expected to unpack and arrange his goods wthont delay, ceire a Mil of lading, with notice of ship-. ment, on or before Sebtembsr 24th, "fll be supposed that the Exhibitor is pre- nted from eomin to the Exnosition. Md ipcce allotted to J snob Exhibitor wai be forfeited and revert to tike Seeie- Ury for re-asoigiiinent: XV.'AU Exhibitors are reoaired 'it '. S ..jy.-3- W0 -
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