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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-09-29
THE BATTLE OF TIE BROTHERS.
HOW BOD AND ALE TAYLOR ARE CAN
VASsING TENNESSEE.

Triumphni Progress of FratoruaI Candidates
Peculiar Featurca OF the Novel Cnn, ess-Dis-
GUSHING Politics Arm I'm Arm and FidGling in
Ducts-Their Personal Traits nud appear
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-09-29

A man may have no car for music, yc.
have mind to play,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
War Elephants in Bnrmah.

Attached to he British Indian army,
which is npw in Bnrmah trying to wipe
out the murderous bands of dakoits tina
arc a4righting the country, Is an ele
plant battery. Seven pound guns, in.
cluding their rriages. are fastened to
framework and fastened upon the back;
of the eleph nts IL this way the troops
ere able to transport their artillery
through long stretches Of country where
there are no wagon roads, and wher,
they would not be able to take their an
non if they did not have beasts Of bur
men strong enough to carry the artillery
on their backs. W. On the troops meet
the enemy The gun are quickly unloadeo
by means of tripod, TO which is at
tached swinging arm and TICKLE.
The elephant takes a more humble
place in war than formerly. He used tc
be one of the combaiants, but in these
days of gunpowder aud bombshells ht
has been reduced to the transportation
department. Ccnturiei btfare tn,
Christian era the rulers of Egypt main
tanned stations as far south as khartoun
for the sole purpose of collecting wild
elephants to be Il aimed for war purposes
They were used not only TO carry archer,
and javein hurlers into the field. bu.
were also trained t. rush upon the eneml
and trample them under 70 t. Will,
opposing warriors on their elephant
fought at short range the elephantI
themselye would fight each other l.
is said that the notion that the Asiatis
elephant is superior to his African
brother dates from the time whom. in {
battle be ween Antiochns III, king o
Syria. and Plolemy hilopater, in 81 B
c., the Asatic elephants in the arml
ofthe Syrian monarc killed every ont
Of Ptolcmy.s African animals. This ide.
Of the superiority of the Asiat ele
p ant is.stll eld BY many, though it 1
PROBABLY groundIess.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20

out into the soft warm air, and sitting
down on a great rock, looked over the
water to the village where her mother
aud the children were. And as she sat
there thinking, she did not notice how
fast the sun was disappearing below the
water.
In the meantime Reginald had come
back from the clam digging and was
saunteriDg slowly down the beach; he
turned corner suddenly and came upon
a great rock with girl ting on it, her
head silhouetted against the red glow of
the setting sun.
For one moment his heart seemed to
stop beating. He had found her at last,
after this weary year of vain search and
trial. She did not see him yet, and COM
ing up close beside her he said softly:
s'Jessie"
She turned quickly. her face as white
as death, and in another moment she was
in his arms. ooh, how could you leave
me so cruelty. darling, without any hint
or clue9 You must have known could
not live without you, 10 e!"
FL Thought it was best, then, )" she
whispered softly, her head on his
shoulder; and as they stood there With
the incoming tide ripping softly at then
feet, the departing sun sent its last ray
across the water, and above them, b. light
and cleaning, burst forth the Cap'n'a
light.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
Thanksgiving Dinner in 1888.

Thanksgiving meant much in the early
time of New England, VIXEN the very
life of the colony mi sht depend upon a
shower of rain. Cn all the coast OF New
England there is pretty sure to be a
period Of drouth in the su inner, and this
drouth caused the first corners extreme
apprehension.
The soil ,Was light, the sun was burn
ing hot, and the discouraged farmers
saw the corn upon which their existence
depended whitening day by day. One
of the old ministers of 1888 wrote in the
quaint manner of the period. and not
without touch of Yankee humor:
'.The chiefest corn the people planted
before they had pl ,ws was Indian grain,
whose increase is very much beyond all
other, to the great refre,h hing Of the poor
servants of hrist in their low begin
nings. All kinds of garden fruits grew
very we'll, and let no man make Jest of
pumpkins, for with this fruit the Lord
was pleased to feed His people, to their
good content, till corn and cattle were
increased"
Tut even pumpkins will not grow
without rain. In the summer of 1888
Cncfc was uIy Ilme 81 .OlouBoo anu
so alarming that the people gathered to-
gether to pray for saving shower. As
the writer already quoted records. 'they
fell down on THAR knees" and urged It
as ga chief argument that the malignant
adversary would rejoice in their destruc-
tion."
The answer promptly came: Gas
they pou ed oUt water before the
Lord, so. at that very instant, the Lord
showered down water on their gardens
and fields, and, as the drops from heaven
fell thicker and faster. so the tears from
their eyes by reason of the sudden mix
ture of joy and sorrow."
To crown their happiness, "whole
shiploads of mercies' arrived from be-
You'd the seas. In graf tude for this tor.
rent of blessings, the seven churches of
New England appointed the 18th of Oc-
tober as a Day of Thanksgiving and
Praise. THANKSGIVING was no mere
form. "They took up the cup Of thanks
giving, and paid their vows to the Most
High. y Youtt's Companion.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
NO TIME FOR HATING.

Ea-cla with feudl away with strifeI
Our human hearts unmating;
Let us be friends againl This life
Is all to short for hating!
So dull the day, so dim the way,
So rough the road we're faring-
Far better wend, with faithful friend,
Than stalk alone, uncaringl
: Tho barren fig, the withered vine,
Are types of selfish living:
But souls that give, like thine and mine
Renew their life by giving.
While cypress waves DER early graves,
On all the way we're going.
Far better plant where seed is scant,
Than tread on fruit that's growing.
Away with scornl Since die we must.
And rest on ono low pillow;
There are no rivals in the dust
No foes beneath the willow.
So dry the bowers, so few the flowers,
Our earthly way discloses,
Far better stoop, where daisies droop,
Than tramp DER broken rosesl
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

The vioIinist lis always. up to his chin
n business, ,---J,s154e.
It takes q handsome Young bo ler-mak-
II to rivet himself for life.-M. Y. Jour-
a0l
IT Is very annoyine I'd have bald
seaded barber trv I'd sell Won hottie az
bis hair elixir.-P,sck'.
Anewsnaner article ia .heoded nFarth.
Quake lore" That is right. the lower
he better. Pittsb,srq Cs,onscie.
=. A ,rns;cai. svchange has an o-+;.,a on
nSIlent Music y The worst OF 4 i, that
there is altogether too little Of the ar.
kicle. -R0stoH Post.
F;,htro ,,..ts. to,. - 80;
n;ro sreyo V ,,s.d n IL Gn,,r,.v rs.1 u w.!
the mast wear vet that aid not nrevaGs
the shake n Charleston -.h;1tiod,
.uUh.T III !, -.
aai4a. ren sy IN " osn oo .s ~; 20, DS
NJ w Iu, sa,,m. e ssn
1oh Ia, ,.,oat;oa ~ oSD d,'.; - ~ a. az az.
Iss L.. NJ. ".s 1"-' 'Ao
111'ee" 1'.'''' =
aonth C 1eeu uislng ef,ns hoa wascr @ 70 o.. .ne
IJeP.n ~ .oa. - ''en - A.;
ee.. aOa s,' t9,I - ~ ~, se' a, ~ Meai' us
,olIy LOTT = or Ely p1, ,ee'' 'nen y0un ges i0ng
welt .4'''"'o.o. !,
Creditor-"ld IKE to know when Son
are gong 70 pay tnat iittle Dill oi mine:
Deotor-"See mere I'm not gong into
any details with you regarding my private
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20

A carpet merchant in Vienna has Gu
rious collection of ancient wooden and
linen ccths, including more than three
hundred specimens. Many of them have
been taken from tombs and are stretched
on folios of cardboard to preserve them.
Some of the fragments are only foot
square, but the larger ones make up an
entire oman toga, which is said to be
the only one in the world. There are
great many embroidered dresses and a
deal of knitting and crcwel work.
rouble chain stitch Gems to have been
as familiar to the Egyptian seamstrs sses,
sewing with bone needles, as it is to
modern women. There arc some very
quaint and unusual designs in the old
collection of cloths, but there are also
some very common things. 1t is curious
TO fad that tnc common blue check pat
tern of our busters and work house aprons
was in gene al use anopg the Egyptians
more than thousand years ago.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20

i, It IS stated by FroDt Leslie's that ''the
crowded quarter Of New York city, of
which asst Broadway and Hester, Lud-
low, Baxter, Mulberry. Bayard, Mott,
Division, Es ex. Chrystie. Elizabeth and
cherry streets arc the m in arteries, is
picturesque, but undcniably dirty. tits
the region Of swarming tenement-houses,
,idewalk booths and stands, and cellar
grocery stores where unwholesome food
md decaying vegetables are the staple
articles Of trade. The population con-
;ists chiefly of Hebrews, Bohemians,
Poles. Eungarians. Germans. Italians,
Irish and Chinese, and is, as whole,
both poycrty-strickeh and filthy in its
nodes OF life. In these breeding places
of disease, unusual vigilance IS required
On the pa of the Board of Health In
pectors, particularly during the summer
and autumn, when fruits and vegetables
arc b ndant, and fish and meat viii not
keep" All the refus, provisions and
Oycr-rlpe or unripe fruit of the city seem
10 grviiats towards these districts,
wher the poor people swarm about the
markets or vendors wagons to get bar
gains--taking no matter what, SO long
q it is plentiful and cheap. The In
spectors have 10 make wholesale seizures
here, carving OF wagon. .loa Is OF villain
Gus trash at each raid. Of course ths
dealers stand in mortal terror Of these
officials. and many Of them have their
malodorous stock in-trade ready to be
boxel up or bundled into dark cellarat
moments warning. Rotten tomatoes
and bad e-gs being plentiful and cheap.
they are not infIeqently employed as
missiles wien the dealers venture upon
war with the guardians Of the citys
health"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20

The Rey. A. L. Hillman, of Atlanta,
owns farm in Taliafcrro County, Georgia,
on which is big alum rock He decided
to dig well beside the rock. in hopes Of
getting an alum spring. A shaft twelve
feet deep was sunk, and then niche
was cut in the rock that water might col.
lect there. The hole, or well, or shaft
has now developed remarkable curative
powers. 1t las cured several persons
who suffered from rheumatism, and all
they did was to go down in the hole. Mr.
Hillman thinks it is full of electricity.
others think the alum does the business.
Alum is 30 strong in the shaft that it i
tasted with every breath inhaled.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
HOW Postage STAMPS are Made.

The design OF the st mp is engraved
on steel, and, in pr nting, plates are lsed
Oh which two hundred stamps have been
engraved. Two men are kept busy at
work covering these with colored inks
and pass .ng them to a man and girl, VINO
are equ lily busy printing them on large
hand pres es. Three ofthese little squads
are employed all .the time. Alter the
small sheets Of paper containing two hun
dred printed stamps are dried enough,
they are sent into another room and
gummed. The gum used for this pur-
pose is peculiar composition, made Of
the powder of dried potatoes and other
vegetable, miXci with wnter. After hav-
ing been again dried, this time on little
ra ks famed by steam power for about
an hour. they arc PIT between sheets OF
pasteboard and pressed in hydraulic
presses capable Of applying we ght Of
TIVE thousand tons The next thing is
to cut the sheet in two each sheet, Of
course, when cut containing one hun
DIR, d stamps This is done by Q girl,
with large pair Of shears, cutting by
hand being preferred to that done by
machinery, which would destroy too
many stamps. Next they are pressed
once more, and then packed and labeled
and slowed away to be sent out to the
varrus Offices when ordered. II single
stamp Is torn or in any way mutilated,
the whole sheet of one hundred stamps
is burned. Not less than I'VE hundred
thousand are said to be burned every
week from this cause. The greatest care
Is taken in counting the sheets OF stamps
to guard aga nst piIfering by employees.
and it is said that du ing the past twenty
years not single sheet has been lOst 10
this way.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
The Great Secret Of orator..

Demosthcnes was asked: "What is the
6rst requisite TO lccess in public speak
err Hi. answers was. not as is usually
given, action. but The power Of NOV
lug Others lie was asked: "What Il
Ire eerond .rcquisiter Hi answer as:
'sThe rover of m1ving thrrS." Again
he wis nske What is The third re-
qnis.tcl" Still his answer wa The
power Of moving others" ction often
repels Others from u. Whether in .
teacher or public speaker tn immo tai
answer oi the greatest OF reek orators
will tand as the expression Of q grcat
tru h. III 1 the great secret OF success is
not action, but the power OF moving
others. --6eAoof Journal
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
wArFs oFA woRLn


Long ere Columbus in the breeze unfurled
His venturous sail to hunt the setting sun
Long ere he fired his first exultant gun
Where strange canoes all round his hagships
whirled,
The unsailed ocean which the west wind
curled
Had borne strange waifs~to Europe, one
by one,
Wood carved by Indian hands, and tree
like none
Which men then knew, from an untroadeu
world. srsv,'
Oh for waif from DER that wider sea
Whose margin is the grave, in which we
think
A gem-bepebbled continent NAV bel
But all in vain we catch upon the brink;
No waif float up from black infinity,
Where all who venture out forever sink.
The AcodemM
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20

There is hinl for smugglers in the
trick iust played by some Prussians, who
wrapped 1000 worth of lace around
strong ten months heifer, and tied q
false skin over the whole SO successfully
as to defy detection. They passed the
nc fer very easily at the customs Office,
the excise commissioners admiring her
size asd beauty, and some of them offer
ing Der feed.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20

A naturalist has satisfied himself
beyond a doubt that the av rage cat
trivels distance Of eighty miles ev' y
night. Then il must be the other rat
that sits on the back fence several hours
. cry night, loudly complaining Of the
high taxes or something.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
THE
THE
GhSrIoEtc n..g.cSscngeT
II PUBLISHED
Every Saturday.
CHARLOTTE, N. c.

In the Interests Of the colored People
of the Country.
Anis and wei known writer's will contrib
ute to its colemns from different parts of the
country, and it will contain the latest Gen
eral News OF the day.
he MESSENGER is firstclass newspaper
ana VIII not allow personal abuse in it's col
una 1t is not scctarian or partisan, but
MISUNDERSTANDING fairly by all. It re
serves the righ ito criticise the Shortcomings
OF al public ofiicials-commendi the
worthy. and recommending for election such
men as D. itsopinion are best suited to serve
the int'sests Of the lGsple.
It IS tltendei to supply the long felt need
OF newSpapcr t. advocate the rights and
defend che inter sts of The Negro a Americon
CaJo6nes.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-11-20
SUBSCRIPTI0NS:
LziLmqNs in Adronce.l

W. c. smirH, Charlotte. N. C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-03
E.3EtE. ssssa,Si'EgsS,

Capt. John Gray, probably the Oldest,
river man IN the city, being in his eiehie,h
year, IS lying 81 the point Of death at his
residence Oh Lee, between Duke and Wolfe
streets.
A marriage license was issued in Wash.
lnGt2u Yesterday to James Il. Harris, Of TINT
city, and Carrie Y. Johnson, of this city.
coIoTcd boy who yesterday applied for per.
init to attend the public schools gavo his age as
nine years an! said his father had been killed in
the battle of Manassas. Ho got the permit
A wh;riwind swept over Bethel cemetery YES
tcrdav and carried several hay cocks high in the
air. The spectacle was witnessed with astouish-
ment by y number of persons
TIE Clerk Of the School Board to day issued
22l permits to white and colored children to at
tcGd tho public schools
III. William q. Cowiing has returned from
visit TO friends in Giles county
Tie Trash meats for sale a. Mr. O. F. Bagcctts
stall III the market tomorrow will be OF specisl-
y limo variety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-03
AUCTION SALES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

BY virtue Of q decree of the Circuit Court for
the county OF Fairfax, made at its November
term 1880, IN the case Of Pritehart's administra-
tor, against B.rdctt skinner tie undersigned,
commissioners will sell at public sale at the front
door of farGa Court House, on MONDAY, the
2'fh day OF September next Court day. the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
The TRACT ~ PA Reel OF LAND wherein
the said l.. skinner resided on the 18th day Of
November, lS>'' nj which time it was purchased
by George T. San:stcr, TO be cut oil by lircs 10
begin on the county road agreed upon thence
with the roGd 10 near Il small apple tree; thcrcc
by lines n; right angles with said road westerly
so far back us wi! embrace sixty acres the same
to include the buildings upon which Buriett
Skinner formerly resided. Tho ahove-doscribcd
tract of land lies short distance below Fairfax
station, on the Virginia Midland Railroad.
Terms of Sale: S2Q1 %, with interest FROM the
lith of January. 1885: $3.50, with interest from
the 10th Of October, ISL; to no paid in cash. to-
gcthcr with the expenses OF sale, and 1850 with
interest from the 5ih day OF October, 1883. to
be paid on the 9Th day of October, 1856: the
sale to be subject to the confirmation Of tho
Court, and the title to he retained until the last
payment is made Sale to be made between / l
and - o'clock a. N.
Tnos moore, CONS. Of Sale
TllnS. r. Love,
II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-03
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR GRADING, BEHAVING &C.

Proposals will be received nc the Auditors of.
flee until SATURDAY, the 4th day of September
1T * o'clock m, at which time they will be
opened and read in the presence of the bidders
FOR GRADING, REPAV1NG AND RENEWING
THAT PORTION OF PRINCE STREET lying
between the west line of Washington street and
the east line of Peytou street.
Contractors will be allowed al the old material
and be required to furnish all nen material neces
sary to complete the work in good and substan-
tlal manner All large stones to be broken into
pieces OF suitable size so as to inform to the ay-
eragc run of cobble stones, about six inches, the
BED OF sand to be a. least six inches, the work to
be top dressed and keyed with gravel and well
ramined with single and double hammer. All
lines, levels and grades to be indicated by the
CITY Surveyor. The wo'k to be done under the
direction of the Superintendent of Police, subject
to the approval of the Committee on Streets.
Contractors will state price per square yard for
completed work in paving, and per lineal foot for
resettiag curb. The right to reject any and ALI
bids is reserved. HERBERT BRYANT.
augoo lot Chsirman Committee on Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-03

~ Tho regular monthly meeting of the Re-
lief Hook aud Ladder Company will be held Fri
day evening, sept Sd. l3S6, at o'clock
sep 1t {. II. PICKEN Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-03
]. e. TACKETT
NOS LOT AND 100 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA,. VA
n SPECIAL NOTICF!!

Notwithstanding the rise in Cotton and Wooden Goods we ha
worked hard and succeeded placing several REAL GENUINE
on counters which offer for this the following prices
$500 yards Fruit of the LOOM yard wide short pieces from 10 70 q
yards Sc yard.
1900 yards rs Bed Ticking at CSC yard
1000 yards Figured Batbtes yard.
1000 yards Figured Organizes at lOc yard.
1000 yards yard-wide Unbeached Muslin Sc yard.
1000 yards yard wide none better at &c.
5000 yards yardwide Bleaclled Muslin at G4c
|2500 yards Assorted Prints fall styles, &c yard
5000 yards Standard Prints in patterns at &c yard
$50 all-inen Towels at l0c piece.
$50 allnen Ladies' Hemstched Hndkcrcie at l2sc niece
$50 allmen do, colored borders, at l2ac
1000 yards allncn Crash at Gle.
complete line of Canton Fanncs and alwoo White Red Blue
and Grey Fnne These goods have advanced IS per cent and we
still sell them at old prices
Turkey Red Table Cloths, full widths 55c yard
Black Silk Ns Csc pair.
New line Jerseys Gloves Ribbons and Hosiery all marked out
for the OCCASION
We alive and let the benefit Now
your time buy before the general advance We received over so
Of goods this week and intend sell them just such prices as
will astonsh all.
Weare opening this day full line of
Fall and Winter Gentlemen's Suitings
Consisting the largest variety best selection cheaper than the
chpest offered before this any other city We indeed
met with great the past with Mr. HNSHAW r as our
Cutter 1t has life that line and prepared
for large trade Besides making prices the lowest we will guar
anee workmanship fit and the goods sell recommended
general inspection of this special department will convince ALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-03

SALE.-By virtue of decree OF the Circuit
~ Court Of Fairfax county rendered on the 18th
day of June, 1SS6, in the chancery csuse therein
depending between Charles A. Hicks, guardian,
ct al, comranants, and Charles 4. Hicks and
others defendants the undersigned will at twelve
o'clock III on MONDAY, the 2Osh dar of Sep
tcmbcr, 1856, ibcing Court day at the front door
OF the Court House of Fairfax county sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, an undivided
mocy or HALF OF \ TRACT OR PARCEL OF
LAND situate on the southwest borders of the
cl!y ii Alexandria, n the southwest corner of
Franklin aIr' Patrick streets extended, and with.
il the county Of Fairfax containing two acres
mere or less. OF whicE William A. Hicks died
seized and possessed.
Terms OF Sale One third OF tho purchase mon
e. in cash on the day of sale. and the residue in
two equal instalmtnts st u and II months from
day of sale; the bonds Of the purchaser to be
taken with approved personal security for the
deferred payments, and to bear interest st the
rate Of six per ceutnm per annum from the d,y
of sale till paid and the title to be retained until
the payment of the purchase money in full
JAMES E. CATION,
spGcial commss ioncr.
Bond executed with approved security in the
penalty Of $1,000, conditioned according to law.
as provided by the decree in the above.named
cause. Teste JOHN w. GRAHAM,
sep3 ts elk. Circuit CT. Fairfax county.
CPORTSMEN, NOTICING have the best and
y largest stock of PAPER and BRASS SHELLS
in the city and at prices to suit ALL also WADS,
CAPS and sill kinds of LOADED CARTRIDGES.
J. +. CARLIN & SONS,
sep3 Alexandria, Va.
EARLY JUNE PEAS, canned, just received By
IL iy15 C. MILBURN.
DURE SPICES, whole and ground for sale by
J. aug19 J. c. MILBURN.