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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-07-28

Los VEGAS, July l9.-Positive infor-
nation reached this city early this
morning by messenger in regard to
the killing of the notorious "B lily the
Kid' at Fort Sumner, 129 miles dis
tant on Pecose river, at 1880 last Sat
.urday morning. Billy had been stop
ping with MeXicans in that vicinity,
disguised as one of them eversince his
escape from the LincNln county Jail
Pat Garrett, sheriff of Lincoln county,
has been on his track for some time.
On the day above mentioned he ar
rived at Fort Sumner, having been
put on the track by some MeXicanS.
He had to threaten their lives in or
der to get them todivulge the "Kil's"
whereahoutS. About l. o'clock, mid
night, Sheri Garrett entered the room
of one Pete Maxwell, II large stock
owner, residing ut the fort, and sup
posed to havea knowledge of the fugi-
tive's exact whereabouts. Garrett had
not been in the room over - minlteS,
when the "Nid" entered in his stoct-
ing feet, knife in hand, oStenSihly for
the purpose of buying some meat. He
Immediately observed Garrett crouch
ing at the head of Il bed, aud asking
Maxwell what that was, drew his re-
v1lver, MaXwell !u male 10 answer but
Garrett his name, Billy would have
killed him at once, AS he is dead
shot. Billy moved slightly, getting
into the moonlight then shining in at
a rough window. Garrett recognizing
him fired, the ball passing through his
head. He fe backwards, his knife in
one hand and revolver in the other.
Garrett, thinking him not dead, fired
again, but missed him. Had his first
shot failed he would have been riddied
with bullets, "a the "Kid' is known
to have been terribly desperate and
very accurate in aim when In close
quarters. His death is hailed with
great joy throughout this section, as
he had sworn that he would hill sew
eral prominent citizens, and had al
ready slain Il or IS men.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
Comparative Cotton Statement
Net receipts at all United
Export of Wheat from the East Indies

The following extract from Manches-
ter England letter, dated s1ult., regard
ing the wheat crop of India, will doubt
less be news to many of our readers:
s'The most interesting feature in the
East Indian trade now, is the astonishing
proportions which the export of wheat
from India to every country of Western
Europe has attained.
The trade has assumed dimensions which
no one dreamed Of The chartered ton
mage for grain from Bombay alone, for
October, November and December, is no
less than 100000 to 100000 steamship
tons, say about one hundred and fifty
steamers.
'This enormous trade should improve
rupee exchange, and also largely increase
the consumptiye powers of India for Eng
lish manufactures.
"The increase of the export OF India tea
to various countries is also favorable
feature, and the figures are certainly in
structive, Great Britain having imported
from India last year 100000 pounds, as
compared to only 100000 from China,
showing an enormous increase in the India
and considerable decrease in the China
figures on those of five or ten years ago."
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
What the Tariff Men Propose to Do.

Preparations are about completed for
the National Tariff Convention called to
meet in Cooper Institute, in this city, on
November 29 and 80. Marcus Hanlon, a
leader of the Greenback party in this city
ia the chief spirit of the movement. 10
conversation with reporter Mr.. Hanlon
expressed some eccentric views as to the
work of the convention and the men who
are interested in it.
"One of our Objects" said Mr.. Hanlon,
sis to secure the abolition of internal reve-
nue. taxes We will accomplish that be-
fore long"
"What will you do in that case to pro-
vide the government with sufficient reye-
nue.; about one-half of its receipts is now
derived from that source"
"It can be made up by cutting down ex-
penses and by proper adjustment of the
tariff. The taxes on proprietary medi-
cines will be one of the first to CO."
"Do you expect your convention will
have sufficient influence to secure the pas
sage of the measure by Congress?"
s'The men who are interested in this
movement have great political power.
They defeated Grant and Sherman at Chi
cago last year, and secured the nomination
of Garfield and his election. Had Grant or
Sherman been nominated, these manufac-
lures would have defeated them. They ab-
solutely control Is, 900 votes in Pennsy,.
vania and Ohio alone. 1t is not safe for
any Presidential candidate to defy them 81
--Neac York; Tribune.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

The long strips of linen, bleaching ON the
grass, and tended by q sturdy maiden,
sprinkling them, each hour, from her
ercan, under a broiling sun-thus to
prepare the Sunday linen for her brothers
and her own wedding outft-will have
disappeared, save as they return TO fill a
picture in some novel or ballad of the old
time" and the transition from the homely
habits Of the olden time, which the writer
goes on to describe, with its simple sports
and hearty hospitality, to the fashionable
nothingness of the present, which turns
night into day, and whose day and night
are alike hollow, is not pleasant to an old
man, even if it be to a young one. But
if, moralizes the writer, if in this transi-
tion there is something to regret, there is
more, / trust, to desire. Ifit carries away
the old simplicity, it must also open higher
possibilities OF culture and social ornament.
The principal danger is, that, in removing
the rough necessities of the homespun age,
it may take away also the severe virtues
aud the homely but deep and true piety
by which, in their blessed fruits, that age
is so honorably distinguished" III.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

gW@ If Vanity Fair of San Francisco is
accurate in it's assertions, the Medical Col
lege of the University of California turns
out graduates to prey upon the public
with more than ordinary Indifference to
their qualifications. One student in par
ticular is mentioned, of whom we are told
that shaving wholly failed in his examina-
ton, large majority of the faculty de-
sired to give him his diploma notwith-
standing, because his family had been re-
duced to poverty by the war, his father
had been an officer in the rebel army; and
on DR.. Martinasche refusing to be a party
to the proceeding, the young man was
called in and asked if they gave him
his diploma now would he promise to study
when he got home? DR.. Martinasche
pointed out the absurdity of asking such a
promise from man who, having the in
centive before him of obtaining his diplo-
ma, had yet failed to study enough to earn
it. But it was of no use, and the really
learned DR.. Martinasche was overruled.
1t was for such stubborn honesty that this
skilled and learned gentleman was got
rid Of" Vanity Fair calls the Medical
College of the University of California
''little better than farce" and says that
"the faculty, with very few exceptions,
is composed of men who know less than
the last year students of good Eastern and
European colleges"
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

ALCOHOL IN Pork AND M1LK.-The
commissioner of internal revenue, Mr..
Raum, says that in his annual report he
will furnish some information in reference
to the food given to the COWS and pigs of
the West. He says that a large portion
of the food of these animals comes from
the distillery slops. According to this,
by the time Western pig is in condition
to be slaughtered and made up into hams,
sausages, &c, for Eastern consumption,
he must be as thoroughly saturated with
alcohol as a veritahle Judge" or "major"
with large practice at the 'bar.' The
question then presents itself whether the
good temperance people who feast on the
concentrated essence of whisky, of which
the porker consists, are not violating their
pledges and professions. So with the cows
which come here as such fine Western
beef, and the cheese and butter which they
produce before they are turned into beef,
whisky forming very large per centage
of it all. Mr.. Raum says he will not be
surprised when these alarming facts
are presented if there is not a temperance
crusade started against distillery-fed COWS
and hogs.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
A Mothers Devotion to an Unworthy
Son

Advlces from Logan county illustrate
the extent of a mothers devotion in a
singular though altogether novel manner.
Martin Goldworthy, young man of
twenty-five, was confined in the Paris
Jail on the suspicion of having been an
accessory in the murder of man who
was killed in Logan county over year
ago. Goldworthy had made several inef.
fectual attempts to escape, and for that rea.
son was more than usually strictly guarded.
His mother, however, was admitted 10 see
him every day. She always came to the
prison in the morning, bringing him a
dainty breakfast. She is middle aged
lady, and deeply attached to her son, who
is described as being dissolute and
worthless fellow. One morning she ap.
peared with his breakfast, and was allow.
ed to proceed at once to the cell, " hich is
situated in the upper part of the building,
while the .jailer and his deputies busted
themselves in distributing meals to the
prisoners confined on the first floor. After
the lapse of ten minutes Mrs. Goldworthy
reappeared and left the prison, The
guard who left her out noticed that she
was very much agitated and kept veil
pulled down over her face, but attributed
her emotion to her distress at the impris
onment of her son and his possible fate
The cell in which the young man was con.
fined had been scarcely locked when his
mother came out, and it was nearly four
hours before it was again visited by a
prison guard. This official was considera
bly, startled to find the cell occupied by
Mrs. Goldworthy, and it instantly flashed
upon him that her son had donned por.
ton of her attire, and, thus disguised, es,
capped. When the fact became known the
Jail was the theatre of much commotion,
and posse was at once started 10 pursuit
of the fugitive. Latest accounts say that
no trace of him has been found, and it is
believed he has succeeded in getting out
Of the eState.-LOuisuiNe Courier. Journal.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

FLOWERS FROM THE Holy LAND.-Hon.
S. S. Cox, member of Congress from one
of the districts of New York city, has
been travelling abroad during the recess
of Congress, and Hon. r. F. Armfeld,
member for this district, just before he
left home last week, received from Mr..
Cox two flowers from the Holy Land, one
of these plucked from the Garden of
Gethsemene. The letter with which they
were enclosed was mailed from Alexandria,
Egypt, and the Egyptian postage stamp,
by the way, bears representation of a
pyramid and only needs picture of the
Nile to make it thoroughly Egyptian
StdtesyiIe Landmark.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

INFERIOR CoURT-The Inferior Court
was concluded Saturday. The following
cases and sentences were disposed of:
Ida Houston, larceny, guilty two
years. .EcoT 'za4lra %Is.
Isaam Ruffin, larceny, guilty 10
months. ... .......-... .-...
Henry Rushing, larceny not guilty.
Henry Howard, larceny, guilty; bound
out (ten years old).
Elsie Fullenwider, larceny; Jail for l
year. . T.. ., .-.-. .-..s
Andrew Neely, larceny not guilty.
Ross Hall, assault and battery, six
months.
John Glover, larceny; bound ont.
Burwell Johnson, larceny, put under
bond to appear at next court.
Charly Hart, retailing spirits without
license, 4 months. -...s- ......
Charley Vann, assault and battery, 3
months.
Wyatt Goings, 4 months.
Ed. McCombs, larceny, six months.
Hattie Ellington, larceny, twelve
months.
James Davidson, .forcible trespass,
judgment suspended; capias for a repeti-
ton.
Mary Johnson, white, assault aud bat
terry judgment suspended.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
To the People of the South.

KNEES MOUNTAIN AND ITS HEROES "A His
tory of the Battle, Oct. 2, 1880, and the events
which led to it, after two years spent in pre-
paration, is now published and ready for deliv-
cry. The author. Lyman G. Draper. Ii. d., has
speut 40 years in gathering materials for this
work, which abounds in stirring recitals of ad-
ventures and hair breadth escapes alike interest
ing to old and young. The decendapts of such
men as Campbell, Shelby, SeYier. Cleveland,
Lacey, Williams, Hambright, Mcdowell, Win:
ston, Hammond, and their officers. now living by
the thousands throughout the South, will vel
come this permanent record of that glorious event
which turned the tide of the Revolution. The
work contains 912 pages. on fine paper, beauti-
fully bound with seven steel portraits of the He
roes and numerous wood cuts, with index of
5000 references Price, "a, sent postpaid on re-
ceipt of price or may be had of Agents in every
county.
PETER g. THOMPSON, Publisher,
No. 179 Vine Street, Cincinnati, o.
az Agents wanted for unassigned territory.
Send for terms, circulars aud sample copy.
Nov. 4, 1881. 4wpd
tE Mr.. g. Watson Reid is the Agent for sell
ling the above Book in Mecklenburg county.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

GONE BAcK.--A postal from Rev. J. E.
Pressiy, d. D., of Coddle Greek, informs
US that little Jennie Roseboro, step daugh.
ter OF Rev. Neill f. Pressly, reached
Tampico, Mexico, safely oa the 3oth ult.
She had been under treatment by DR.
Graham, of Charlotte, for diseased eyes.
having nearly lost her sight by severe
attack of smallpox, had In Mexico City
about two years ago. When she left she
seemed to be restored, and being the
daughter of a missionary the doctor very
generously made no charge for services
StotesyiUe Landmark.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
JAS. p. IRWIN.

AT THE OLD PosToFFICE STAND,
..rs Near the Court House,
Offers to the public at lowest prices, fine stock
Staple and Fancy Groceries.
Including various grades of Flour, Sugar and Mo-
lasses, Corn Meal, Bacon and Hams. A fine selec-
ton of Teas, Coffees and Spices
Choice Soda Biscuits and Family Crackers
Canned Goods Jellies, Pickles, &c, &c.
Chewing and Smoking Tobaccos and Cigars
Just received, finest quality of Oatmeal Also,
10 pound Kits of best Nackerel
Also, Bran, Mill Feed, Corn and Peas always OH
hand
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

Mr.. PHGNIx's MUNIFICENT BEoUEsr
One of the largest bequests ever made
to any of our colleges is that of the late
Mr.. Stephen Whitney Phoenix to Colum
bia College in New York city. AT the
death of his brother and two sisters, who
are given a life estate in the property
about six hundred thousand dollars will
60 to the college under the terms OF Mr.
Phenix's will. In addition, he has left to
the institution an extensive and valuable
library and choice collection of engrav.
inoS .Ea
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

THE WILMINGToN AND WELDON AND
WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA
WILMINGToN, Nov. 22.-The annual meet
ings of the Stockholders of the Whining
ton and Weldon and Wilmington, Colum-
bia and Augusta Railroads were held here
to-day. The former declared a semi-an-
nual dividend of per cent, payable ia n
uary 10. Hon. r. r. Bird ger was unani-
mously reelected President Of both com
panies. The reports of the officers show
that both roads are in fine condition.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
EXECUTION SALE.

By virtue of an execution against Jefferson
Hurd in my hands. will proceed to sell the two
Lots in the city of Charlotte at the corner of Hill
and Graham streets, and known on the Map of
the city Of Charlotte as the Hurd Lots-sale to
take place at the Court House door on the 5th
day of December, 1881.
NJ. E. ALEXANDER,
Oct. %. 1881. CIV Sheriff.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
e. J. HALE & SON,
PUBLISHERS,
Booksellers and Stationers

II Murray Street, NEW YORK.
Invite orders for School, Miscellaneous and Stan
dard Books and for ali kinds of Staple Station
cry.
WRITING PAPERS-Cap, Letter Note and
other sizes.
BLANK BOOKS, of all Grades.
ENVELOPES, all sizes and colors and quail
ties --..
SCHOOL STATES, best quality, all sizes.
Slate and Lead Pencils, Pens, Inks, Mucilage,
&c. 49,. ...
Feb 1S, 1881. E. j. HALE & SON.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

BAIL REFUSED FOR THE MALLEYs.-
New Haven, Nov. 23.-The application ol
counsel for the Malleys, charged with the
murder of Jennie Cramer, to Judge Beard.
sley for bail, was refused, and they will
have to stay in Jail until the Grand jury
meets at the opaning of the next term, in
January,
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

which meets in Nashville, Tenn, in May next:
Revs B. Craven, L. s. Burkhead, N. 81. d. VIII
son, a. r. Hudson, W. 8. Black and e. A. Yates.
And the following Laymeu were also elected
Delegates: w. M. Robbins, r. T. Gray, j.. 8.
Carr, W. c. Doub, N. NJ. Lawrence and Rev. T.
NJ Jones.
Ministerial Alternates J. w. North, ]. E.
Mann and s. D. Adams
Lay Alternates H B. Adams, w. M. Parker
and E. j. Lilly.
We condense from the proceedings the follow
ing statistical information: Number of white
members within the bounds of the N. c. Con-
ference 67,9O2; colored members 327; infants
baptized 2,Os2 adults baptized 2,O56; Number
of Sunday Schools 1884; No. Sunday School
Officers and Teachers 4,7SO No. of Sunday
School Scholars 80 9O6; No. of volumes in Sun
day School Libraries 3O429; No. of Parsonsges
77.valued at $97 ,375; No. of Churches 817valued
at $7s9, ,025.
~ The next Conference is to be held in Raleigh
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

The chances are that Lieut.. Flipper
will never sit under a tree after battle in
the uniform Of the United States officer
and comb the cannon balls out of his hair
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

Lanterns and Lamps.
We have now on hand a fine stock of Lanterns
and Glass Lamps.
WILSON & BURWELL,
Sept 30, 1881. Druggists.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
Send for Photographs and Prices

sell as cheap as any Furniture House in the
State.
My store is 145 feet long on the first floor and
140 feet on second story. / carry an
Immense Stock of Furniture.
also keep Baby Carriages, Mattresses, Pic
tures Mouldings, Frames, Window Shades, Cor
nices and Mirrors.
Also, full line Of Collins and Caskets.
Thos. w. Andrews, formerly with Mr.. Nichols,
is with me-
eB- Come and see US at the White Front.
E. NJ. ANDREWS,
Successor to E. G. Rogers,
Oct. %, 1881. Trade ST., Charlotte, N. G.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

sH Jobnston's Ready Prepared Kal.
somine, the best article of the kind now in use.
WILSON & BURWELL, Agents
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

The New York Journal of Commerce
strongly believes diamonds exist in North
| Carolina.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
Housekeepers take Notice.

The finest assortment of first class Fancy Gro
ceries in Charlotte. among which are many arti
ces new for this market. have just been received
at
March 18, 1881. PERRY'S.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
We carry in our STOCK good assortment OF
Dress Goods. Domestic Goods,
Cassimeres, Flanne1s, Jeans,

Tickings. Gloves, Hosiery. Clothing. Shoes,
Boots Hats. Caps, Trunks, Valises, and all other
goods adapted to general household and family
uses.
Every body is invited to call and examine our
stock. Respectfully,
Oct 81, 1881. I'll. SEIGLE & co.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
FIRST CLASS
FIRST CLASS
INVESTMENT SECURITIES.
First Mortgage Bonds $3.50, 900,
80 years, Six Per Cent Inter-
est Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio
Railroad, extending At miles
from Statesville to Charlotte.

The undersigned, having been appointed agents
of the Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio Railroad, to
place the LIST Mortgage Bonds recently author
lied by the Board of Directors beg leave to offer
them to the public by subscription.
The recent lease of this Road to the Charlotte,
Columbia & Augusta Railroad for the term of 90
years at an annual rental of $25 900, secures the
payment of interest beyond peradventure, be-
sides paying per cent on the stock of the Com
pany. As these Bonds run 80 years. and the in
terest is thus secured, they become one Of the
best investments that can be offered The Board
of Directors have authorized the issue of $780,
600, but only $150,00O Tor s. 200 per mile) will
be issued at present, and perhaps this latter
amount will never be exceeded.
For further particulars apply to
NJ. P. PEGRAM,
Cashier 1st Nat Bank,
or A. G. BRENIZER,
Cashier Com. Nat. Bank,
Oct. %, 1881. 4w aHH Charlotte, n Z.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

sW@ For Retail Trade, to which we
pay special attention, we buy the best goods to
be found.
WILSON & BURWELL,
Sept 30 1881. - Druggists
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
N EW GOOD 8.

Our stock is now complete in all Details and
we invite an inspection of goods and prices. We
guarantee to sell the very best goods a: the very
Lowest Prices.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02

wonder if were young would sym
pathize with writer in the N. Y. Oh
server who deplores that "the age of
homespun has passed away?" 1t is 50
long since l was young that it is impossi-
bic to tell. But how many scenes are re-
vived in the memory, and how many old
familiar faces look upon me as of yore, as
read, Everything that was most distinc-
uve OF the old homespun mode of life will
soon have passed away. The spinning
wheels of wool and flax, that used to buzz
80 famlllarly in the childish ears of some
OF US, will be heard no more for ever; seen
no more, in fact, save in the halls of the
Antiquarian Societies, where the delicate
daughters will be asking what these strange
machines are, and how they we're made to
go The huge, hewn-timber looms, that
ased TO occupy room by themselves in
the iarm houses, will be gone, eut up tor
cord wood, andetheir heavy thwaok, beat
ing up the woof, will be heard no more bv
the passer-by-not even the Antiquarian
Halls will find room to harbor a spee;men
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
Wheat Bran

$4,000 lbs. Wheat Bran just received at
j. McLAUGHLIN'S
Nov 1S 1881
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1881-12-02
N. G. Conference Methodist E. Church,

V. COnIerences MeLnO0lSL T.. Cnurcn.
- South. -
The N. G. Conference met in Durham on the
s3d of Nov, and adjourned on the 2Sth Bishop
Pierce presided. The following is a list of the
for the ensuing year:
RALEIGH DISTRICTS D Adams, P. E.
Raleigh-Edenton street-E A Yates.
'' Person Street-R F Bumpass
Brooklyn & Macedonia Mission-J Fl Wheeler
Cary-B Culbreth.
Rolesville--L T. Nash { = sf
Smithfeld-M Thomas
Clayton circuit-R G Beaman.
Tar River-W n Moore
Youngville-J T Finlayson.
Louisburg-W c Norman
Oxford-L I'll Gibbons
Granville T Gibbs.
Henderson-L J Holden.
Editors of Raleigh Christian Advocate-W
S Black and F l. Reid. -Ec s-.
Oak Hill Mission-TO be supplied.
H1LLsBoRo D1sTR1cT-N H D Wilson. Pc
Hillsboro circuit o Guthrie
Durham-J A Cunninggim.
Chapel Hill-T A Stone and Hoffman.
Person-T A Boon.
Leasburg-H HI Gibbons. .a.s.
Yanceyville-V A Sharpe. -
Alamance-J Tillett. .... ..... .........
Haw River-J B Martin.
PittsborO-A Willis.
Deep River-P Greenpg, T G Moses, Supt
Prof. in University of N. CA w Mangum.
Durham circuit I Lyon.
GREENSBORO DIsrR1cr-W h Bcbbitt, E.
dreensboro-L W Crawford
Guilford-J Mahoney e..4
Pleasant Garden B Carpenter
Franklinsville-C Fl Phillips
Randleman Station-B Phillips.
Randolph-R t N Stephenson.
Trinity-B Craven.
Thomasville and High Point REM
Davidson Missions A Cecil.
Winston-CC Dodson.
Forsyth H Pegram.
Stokes-P L Groom, s H Helsebeck
Madison-T S Campbell.
President Trinity College-B Craven.
Reidsville-J Ed Thompson.
Ruffin-N E Coletraine.
Agent Greensboro Female College-D
Bruton.
SALISBURY DIsTRIcT-W Black, P. E.
Salisbury A Wheeler
Salisbury Circuit-W G Wilson.
ROwan-W G Cutchen.
Mocksville-B Trplett ........