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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-29

The large break at ]. s. Lockhart's
Banner Warehouse last Friday amounted
to SO, 800. The farmers were all satisfied .
This was large break for the season
Of the year. BE suse to try the Banner
with load.
Our Durham boys won 3 out Of A game
played with the Seasides of Wilmington
last week. The 'Starn is in error about
the number of profe ssionals cur boys
played A poor excuse is better than
''under protest" ~ s<a. <.....->
PERsoNAL.-We discovered on our
streets last Monday the fascinating
form of Mr.. F. B. Arendall, late OF
the Raleigh Chronicle. f
There is considerable complaint
throughout this district against Gen.
Cox for his inactivity in trying to
turn the spoils over to democrats
Thus far two postmasters have been
displaced. Unless there is more eft
fort on the part Of Gen. Cox, there
will be some old bowling next year.
There is general clamor All
over the town to turn out the hogs
One hog pen will cause more sickness
than forty hogs running at large and
besides that when q man pens his
hog he invariably. puts it as near his
neighbor as he can and as far away
from his own house. This is not
right and we trust the law will be re.
pealed at once and let the hogs run
out during the warm weather.
MIR. ]. c. Angler, the clever President
ofthe Durham Wood and Wooden Mills
informs us that he has just made large
shipment of shuttles and schewers to Lewis
ton, Maine. Recently he filled a large
order from Columbus. Ga. They have also
arge orders from equally as remote sections.
We are glad to learn they are running on
!ill time
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1885-07-29


MIR. Samuel Watson, young man
who was an employee at the factory OF
w. Duke, & Sons, died at bis home in
Durham last Monday with consumption.
Ills remains were entered ut the City
Cemetary.
Those who are responsible for the
bad condition Of the road leading TO the
Durham will catch It at next Court.
Their names will be published In the
RECORDER unless their roads are worked
within The next three weeks.
1t will pay you well to go to Raleigh
anil buy your furniture from j. l.. Stone,
the largest stock nth largest ruTiety Of farni-
lure ever exhibited In the State. IL
cost YOU only a few cents togo down by
and return ths same afternoon and save
from s. 10 s25 on sets Of furniture.
We are in receipt Of the South Florida
Sentinel, a 40 column paper published by
Mr.. Iatimer. e. Vaughan at Orlands
Florida. IL il a valuable paper, filled with
choice reading. The editor Is North
Carolinian and brother Of our townsman. W
r. Vaughan.
The Independent" is the name
Of q new paper to be started in Win
ston, n. G. with Rev. j. A. White as
editor.
We learn from the Winston pa
pers that Prof G. ID. McTyer ant
Miss Lula v. Martin will be married
in that city to-day. Why Prof! vol
surprise Us. But anyway we wisi
You the greatest pleasure and happi
ness.
hIr. HI. Duffy, the clever manage!
of the Durham Music House, deliy
cred a most excellent address Of BE
rea Church last Saturday. His them,
was THE Origin Of Music" TIL
pastor, Rev. Matthew Terrell, is Con
Quoting q series Of meetings ct tina
place.
The following Companies passed Dur
ham last Tuesday on extra train on thei
way 20 Asheville: TheiWashiDgtOn Ligl
Infantry, the E,lgccoinbe Guards, the Wi
mington Light Infantry, the PasquOtan
Rifles, and the Goldsboro Light 1nfantr,
They wee joined at Greensboro by III
Fayetteville 1ndepcnden. Ligh Infantr,
ether companies.
Pianos, organs and sewing ma
chimes sold for cash or on installment
at reduced prices at the Durham No
sic House.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31
LITTLE ROCK ARK, U S. A. SATURDAY. OCTOBER a1 1888

"She couldn't help herself" the colo. mel replied.
 "What was the matter with herr"
 Her one-legsed keeper had been drunk"
 "What difference did that makcY'
 "Why, you see, he made mistake and put her fore e-legs on behind"
 "You don't say sop
 "Tha,s what I do. She was much embartassed, but when made ,he fellow change her legs, she capered nimbly over the pasture and danced to the melliAuous blessings ot loud below"
 "is the COW still in your possession, i, colonel P
 "Non
 "What became of herp"
 "She was seized by the government" !" "What2"
 That's what l said"
 "I don't understand you"
 "Well. you see, United States tim. ber agent came along and seized her"
 "What right had he to take your prop erty r"
 "Why, he proved that her legs had been cut from government land"
 Well, declare. The presidcn. made a COW that time, didn't he r"
 "Yes, for knowing that he had made so many bulls he thought 1t was time to make COW"
 "What did you do abou, it2"
 "Wrote to Garland. thought he was the best man."
 "Why so1"
 Because he Is interested in stock"
 "l didn't know that"
 "Oh, yes, 1 heard that his stock amounts to several millions. He Is said to own large number of fine cows of a nsw bsssd, kAown-aA4AA- mild pan cleo tive stock, but hear from a trustworthy source that there is nothing in the breed We'll, gentlemen, must leave you, bu. before going l want to say this: My sorel horse, the ,rotter, lost all fous of hts legs at once. was proud of him be. cause he was such a trotter. The sur geon put on four wooden legs and changed his gait"
 " lie did2"
 "Yes. The surgeon put on the legs in loose way and nov the horse Is the finest pacer you ever saw. Welt, gentle men, l hope to see you again"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31
A UNION OF CAPITAL.

The general superintendent of an Ark ansaw railroad was sitting in his office looking over list Of COWS his trains had lately killed, when he became aware tha, some one had entered the room. The visitor was what the negroes call a " lank pusson." His clothes were old and the cuffs oi his shirt were frlnged by much wear. He took of an old plug hat--the kind which we often fad on the sidewalk and which, after kicking it, we learn con. ceals A slone placed the ha. on the superin.endent's desk, drew up a chair, sat down and said
 "Well, ho~'s businsss2'
 The superintendent was simos, s,upe- fed by the strangers aud dlcious actions, but he managed to reply to the effect .ha. business was improving.
 "I am glad to hear it," the visitor said. " 1 predicted revival of trade some time ago, not boom. you understand, not sn excessive rush, mind you, bu. a push which we snail all feel. wish to gay [ few confidential words to you, and then 1t will behoove me to take my timely de. parture. Labor is organizing all over the country. Wha, for5 To down cspi- tai. What are we capitalists doing 7 Nothing. Now, don't you think that for self protection there should ss some aa- derstanding among eapitaiissf Dont you think that in this their hour of trial they ought to forget business rivalry and stand together upon broad platform of deiense, be gud, sir ?' He brought his h ands together with a Loud slap, aud, tilting himself back in his chair, he placed his thumbs in the arm holes of his faded and melancholy-looking vest and surveyed the general psriniend snt, who, half amused and half annoyed, re- piled
 "There is no doubt much sense in what you say"
 Sense why, it's that unanswesabIe wisdom which events shove to the aston-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31
WHERE THEY WERE.

Several weeks ago, Prot. A. Kahn. a musical Hebrew and man who.e keen sense of humor IS almost without parai- lel, started out on canvassiug tour for THE ARKANsAw- TRAyELrR. The fol- lowing is but of his Askansaw City ex- perience, rendered without his musical acceat:
 "You gave me a list of subscriptions that had expired, you know," he said to the business manager.
 "Yes; did you call and see"
 Hold on, tell you. took the list, went into hotel where the clerk knew every one and thought I'd call off the names so he could tell me where the men lived. began at the first. Where does he live1'
 |" Oh, he was hung by mob.'
 @AhY'
 "Yes, ah.'
 "'Well, where is this one3'
 "Him3 he was run out.'
 "I Is this one herer asked, calling of another name.
 @Yes.'
 " How can find him p
 "'By taking spade and digging out yonder under that big tree. One of the Lit,leford boys laid him out
 q" Well, suppose Colonel Boxwirth is herep
 "No, he set mans hoase on hre and had to go over into Mississippi
 "' Where is this man P
 He married negro woman an we run him out
 "'And this ose1
 "Dead'
 "AhY
 "Yes, ah.'
 "'Do you know where this one is?' |" He hasn't been cut down yet. The mob pinned card on him, warning all good citizens to leave him alone
 "s Where is this man.
 In the Mississippi river, someshere.' C. And this one ?
 "' He has gone out as an evangelist "'When do you suppose he viii be backT
 "'He won't come back here any more "'Why9'
 "'Weii, he sold lot of mortsaged cotton
 "HeIlo, what means that crowdr
 @'By the ephemerai deucel exclaimed the clerk, they are coming after re. Good bye snd kis coat taiis Alpped against the facing of thesback door"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31
The sinner arose and stood with the

The sinner arose and stood with the Christians.
 "De Christians will please sot down, but de sinner will main standin'. Now" he added, addressing the sinner, "l doan' un erstan' yer. Does un'erstan' yer ter mean dat yer's got CT intrust in dis heah church 2"
 "l reckons yer does."
 "An' yer also 'knowledges dat yer's a sinner
 "Dat's whut does"
 "l doan know whut yer means. Et yer's sinner how ken yer hab a intrust in dis church ?"
 "Dats easy 'splAined. put up dis house an aim got pay fur it yit outen dis con'regation tuck de conuack an put up all desc logs an kivered dis heah roof, but when axed de bruders fur de money da said dat 1 mus trus' in de saints. Wall, done dat, but l fines dat de saints is awful pore pay. DA.'s de reason l'se got a inuust in dis heah church an mout CT we'll tell yer ter hop down outen dat pulpit fur 1 ain gwine,er let yer preach"
 "Dis is de Lavd's h ouse, sah."
 No, it ain it's my house. More den dat, knows yer. Yer showed me in de riber onct down by Cornin' Bluff, an l'se got it in fur yer. Yer shan't preach in dis house no mo- tell Ise paid fur my work an'-but neber mine. Jes' come down outen dat pulpit. Come out heah, wants ter sweep de swamp wid yer" He advanced and took hold of Dark Calvin's garments, "Come on, now"
 "Take 'ere, m an take 'ere."
 "Neber mine, come on wid me. Oh, Tse been wantin' ter see yer fur some time."
 The congregation WIS 90 ssupe6ed that the sinner was suffered to drag the preach CT out of the house. Then there followed sounds which plainly indicated that the sinner was sweeping up the swamp with his victim,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31
WHY HE LEFT THE CHURCH.

Preachers, more than other public speakers, are annoyed by persons who leave the house during services. Some times a young evangelist" who has spent twenty years in vice and six months in the pulpit, thinks that he has done a wise thing when he reproves an old man for leaving his seat. Several nights ago, while young evangelist was preaching to an Arkansaw congregation, gentle. man arose and started out. The evan gelist stopped preaching and every one gazed at the man who had caused the interruption.
 "My friend, will you stop a moment T'
 The gentleman stopped. The preacher continued "You do not look like a man who wants to go to hell, but your actions certainly indicate such a desire on your part"
 The gentleman stammered in his em- barrassment.
 "What did you say ?" the preacher asked, keenly feeling the advantage which the pulpit always affords. "Speak right out and don't hem and haw. Remember that Jonah could not run away from the Lord. We would like very much to know why you are so eager to shun the word of the Lord2 Come, speak out, now. Don't hang your head in shame the preacher added, now thoroughly alive to the issue and showing by his air, an air of pious intolerance and self-appointed evangelism, that he would soon deliver a telling blow. "Come, say, why do you hesitate2 Let these Christians here know why you desire to run away from the word of the Lord"
 The gentleman replied "l hope, sir, that you will not mistake my actions. l am not embarrassed in the presence of 50 young a saint. have spent nearly all my life in preaching the gospel, and while l appreciate the great concern which you have shown with regard to me, l must say that your uneasiness is quite ill. timed. Under other conditions would be amused al the caperings of a supple youth, but my heart is almost broken tonight. leave this church be- cause have just heard that my little boy is dead. Good evening, sir"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31
GOT THE BEST.

A man. after eating very poor dinner In third class restaurant, leaned back and asked of the negro waiter how much money was due.
 "Sebensy-6 cents, sah."
 What, for the wing of a chicken and piece of corn bread2"
 "Yas, sah."
 "It's outrageous l never heard of anything like it before .''
 Boss, femme tell yer. Yer looked ike man dat wanted de bes' an' gin it ter yer"
 The best
 aYas, sah, far dat wux de wing O de games chicken in dis country. Ef yer wanted common chicken w'yn't yer say sof"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31
THE 'PoSSUM IS RIPE.

De frost's dun come an de 'possum is ripe, Oh, Iurangy ho. Better'n any beef steak, better'n any tripe, Oh, Jurangy ho. [ rolls him in de ashes an' grabbles of his h'ar,
 Oh, Turangv ho. Take ere chillun, coul' die right thar,
 Oh, Iurangy ho. Oh. Jurangy hi, ho, doan yer heah me comin'l
 Oh, Jurangy hi low, doan yer heah me hummin'l Den, oh, sing ter de bright star CT shinin' in de souf, An, oh, sing ter de 'possum ez he goes inter yer mouf. De ole time nigger he am got a tender mater, Oh, Jurangy ho. An he's got mighty mouf fur de yaller yam pertater,
 Oh, Jurangy ho. Come CT haul out de pan an stir roun' de sop, Oh, Jurangy ho. Black nigger's moui go hippy up ter flop. Oh, Jurangy ho. Oh, Iurangy hi, ho, doan yer heah me comin'l
 Oh, Jurangy hi low, doan yer heah me hummin's Den, oh, sing ter de bright star CT shinin' in de souf, An, oh, sing ter de 'possum ez he goes inter yer mouf.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-31

Lord Tennyson says that the wossdss best poetry has been written. Yes, saA Tsnnyson wrote very lttis sf t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Fiery Phantoms,

The Flambeaux Club, of Topeka, Ks,
numbering seventy-hye or Que hundred
men. attracted ~ much attention a. any
civic or military body which PARTICIPATED
in the inaugural cerem ,uies at Washington.
It's white, ghostly uniform, its precision oil
drill and its peculiar hollow torches, whose
fame can be blown up into ender, qlifer-
ing plumes of fire six feet II height, were
ali new features in Washington. and were
all the subjects of remark when the CLUB
made its first appe arancs on Pennsylvania
avenue last evening
AT night, about half past eight, just as the
immense crowd was returning from the ex'
hibtion Of fireworks on til. White Lot, the
Flambeaux Club came marching IN regular
open order down Fifteenth street, between
the Corcoran Building and the Treasury De-
partment, in perfect tornado Of hre, &C
;; com paned 10y an incesSant volIey of expo-
sous and the continuous kissing roar OF
ascending rockets. Every member of
the club had slung over his shoulder u
capacious white bag filled with rockets,
roman candles, red and green fire, cathe-
rne whees, torpedoes, bombs and lire.
works of every conceivable description,
which were lighted on portable frames
or discharged from sheet-ron ubcs with such
never-slacking rapidity as to literally fill the
street with hurricane of fiery projectiles, and
dense cloud of smoke through which could be
only dimly seen the white spectral uniforms of
the club
The marching was perfect in time and regular.
ity the nces-ant discharge of fireworks not being
allowed TO interfere in the least degree with pro-
cision of movement. People in vehicles fled in
terror before the I'D vincing column OF smoke aud
flame, which was headed By two or three huge
blazing wheels. and from every part OF which
burst fires and explosions.
The club was constantly and sklfully supplied
with fresh ammunition from large wagon which
followed it, and as it wheeled from Fifteenth
street into Pennsylvania avenue in the glare of
red fire amid the shouts OF a vast multitude of
spectators it suggested moving British square
attacked on all sides at night, defending itself
with musketry, bombs, rockets and hand gren
AIDES. 1t was one of the most striking features OF
the pyrotechulcal display aud the club was fol-
lowed down Pennsylvania avenue by at least
10000 people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Capt. G. A. Nash, of Norfolk, has been
elected Major of the Fourth Virginia Regi-
mint.
During the past two days upwards OF
two hundred aud fifty guests have been
registered at the Braddock House in this
city.
The city has been filled with visitors to-
DAY, the trains and boats from Washington
bringing crowds here who wished to see
the points of interest in aud around Alex
andria.
Capt James Johnson, formerly a section
master on the w., o. & w. R. r., either
lost or was robbed of a roll of money
amounting to sl04, at the A. & F. depot in
this city yesterday
Among the fish for sale in the market
this morning by Mr.. G. E. Price, was a
herring, caught in Occoquan bay yesterday.
This was the third fish of the kind brought
h-re this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, March 5.-l1 Il. m.-There was
further decline in the first transactions at the
Stock Exchange this morning of y to . for the
more active stocks which was followed by rally
that carried prices shove the closing figures OF
last evening. portion of which was lost, however,
before II o'clock. At l. o'clock the market is
fcverish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
By Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM
- Calvin Skinner and Mary skinner, his wife,
1aied the first day December, 1870, of record
in the Court of Fairfax county, Virginia. aud by
the request of the party holding said decd vii!
sell at public auction, on TUESDAY, the 31st day
of March, 1885, at II m. in front of the Market
Building on Fairfax street, in the city of Alex
andria, Va, the following property, to wit: All
that certain tract or piece Of land and appurten-
ances, commonly known as the
"FRYING.PAN FARM"
and bounded as follows: BY the land Of John g.
Webster on the north, by Horsepen run on tie
south and southwest, and on the cast by the coun-
ty road leading from Drancsvil!e to Centrevilic
containing one hundred aud twenty two acres
1922 acres) more or less also all that lot pa Gel
of land, being detached, known as the WOOD
LOT" and containing about thirty EIGHT l3S)
acres, making together 1GO acres of land more or
loss. Terms of Sale: Cash.
feb26-2awts JOHN w. GREEN, Trustee.
IIENRY LEWIS EFT AIS VS.. TIE WASH
Il 1NGToN AND OHIO RAILROAD COM
PANY EFT AIS.
To the holders of bonds numbered respectively
81, SO. 81, $50. 154 $50. 294, 359, 377, 373,
423, 452 and ACT for 1000 each, issued by
the Washington and Ohio Railroad Company,
aud to the holders of sundry bonds for SloO
each, issued by said ompany:
You are hereby notified to present said bonds
to George A. Mush bach, commissioner, at No. ,
identification and calculation Of the dividends
due thereon, and to Charles E Stuart No. SO
Prince street, Alexandria, Virginia, for payment
of the amount so ascertained after confirmation OF
such report as may be made by Commissioner
Mushbach to the Circuit Court OF Richmond with
in six months from the 1Ith day of February,
1885 otherwise you will he forever tebarrcd
from receiving any dividend upon such bonds,
and the unclaimed balance will he distributed III
pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Richmond entered on the 17th day OF February,
1885.
&. 81. LEE,
HENRY HEaTON. Special Com
CHARLES E. STUART, missioners.
R. T. BARTON,
feb19-w4w
r lyELY TIMES AT CARTER'S CASH DRY
IL GOODS STORE I'll Market Space. wa h.
ington, D. c.
Fruit of the Loom Cotton, Sc; Coored Silk Vel
vets, 81; Black Silks, actual cost, 81; Colored
Silks, actual cost 75c; New York Mills sheetiag,
25c Black Brocade Silk Velvet. worth $3.50, re-
duced to $780, Colored C4shmeres, very fine
quality, double width, u yards for ST. Colored
and Black Satins, SOC; Nuns Yelling, wide double
width, Cream, Blue aud Pink, SIC; Ladies Cloth
su;,;ng. widest double width Il y wide in Brown
u,,a Grev. 80. r'cac:c' Table Damask, pure
liucn Soc Black Cashmere sba.!s, pure wool,
gil 80. Cciored silks, Soc; Fanc- Silks, 5oc.
feb 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
E. PRICE s. CO.,
U
DEALER I'm
Fresh and Sailed Fish.

We having formed co partnership for the fishing
season of SS5 and now that that season has COM
menccd, we Will state that we receive Fish daily
from the shores on the Potomac, and will supply
consumers III quantities to suit either fresh or
saIted, toy experienced packers.
Stall, Nos. aud 3, City Market, and Fish
House SO. ! Corporation Fish Wharf
Country orders solicited aud satisfaction guar
aneed.
Our brand Of BsRRELED FISH has always
stood and wIl! c"ntinna to stand No. i in the
market. mar4 PM GEO. f. PRICE & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Observation-Disclosures. Geo. B Kelly, OF
the Moberly, Mo-, Monitor, P. H. Mise, J.
w. Casey, R. n. Rector and G. Mulholland
of Moberly, were in the city today doing
the place and enjoying themselves in true
MISSOURI style. They were particularly
delighted at being on Virginia soil. A hap
pier or joller set Of fellows we have not
seen for some time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

For THE FISHING SHoEE.-Mr. Theoph-
illus Ballenger was busy to-day getting rea-
dy party of fisherman, which he will Start
to morrow for ''rhe Gnms' shore, which
this year will he operated for Mrs. Mary
Robb, by MIR. Gibson, who for many years
past has been the foreman there for the late
Capt. Jerry R,hb. Operation will be com
menced at that shore at once and it is
thought that in short time fish will he ar
irving here plentifully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

OYSTERS The tug Annie, which arrived
from Baltimore yesterday, brought up two
oyster boats from the lower river and took
them on to Washington. Several other
boats have gone on to Washington since
yesterday, and several are expected here
BY tomorrow, which. in addition to the
boat load already at the wharf, will give an
abundant supply of oysters to the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Mar o.-During the
past few days, owing to the inaugural ceremonies,
there has been suspension of freight trains and
receipts OF Flour and grain are very light. Sales
of Flour o mainly confined to near wants and at
unchanged figures. Wheat is lirmer with fairly
active densnd for choice lots. Corn is higher.
Rye and Oats are strong. Produce i, without
material change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

DEATHs.-Mr. F. A. Luz died at "Spring
wood" his residence two miles from Lees
burg, on Tuesday afternoon last in the Goth
year of his age.
Mrs. Ruth Thompson, widow of the late
Hugh 8. Thompson, died at her residence
near Hillsborough, in Loudoun county, on
Friday morning last in about the 5Sth year
Of her age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Mar. Dill
head of Cattle on the market, Monday. at Queens
town and sold. Best 53sa5al good 5L,a5le; fair
1a,a5; medium 44a4 =; ordinary 3i2ai cents.
GOA old sheep and Lambs up; l33 let unsold :
balance sold ; old Sheep 4a5i4 LAMBS lao cts
Cows and Calves brought FROM $50 to 500 per
bead State of the market dull.