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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09

According to an old belief, II was np
posed that devils could at any moment
assume Whatever form they pleased that
would most conduce TO the success Of
my contemplated enterprise they might
have in hand and hence the charge Of
icing q devil, so commonly brought
against innocent and harmless re sons in
csmsr years can easily b undEnsecd.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09
OUR CHURCHES.

st. Michaei's dP. e. church, Mint st. Ser
vices at A. M, and P. NJ. Sunday School
at r. NJ REV. 2. p. ALsToN, Pastor
N; +. haFch, South Graham st; Services.
at r NJ and s p. M. Sunday School M
10 A. NJ Rev. s. M. HIrNrs Pos.o,.
Wrist Baptist church, South Church ST: Ser.
Sices at II A. NJ, 3 P. NJ. and z. M. Sunday
school a; 2. M. REV. A. A. POWELL, Pastor.
EbeneSer Baptist church, East 2nd st. Ser.
vices at II A. NJ, =. NJ, and P. M. Sun
ray school at T. M. Rev. 2. HAUGHToN,
Pastor
Presbyterian churh, corner 18th and College
Services at 3 p. NJ, and s p M. Sunday
school at l0A. NJ. REV. r. r. WYcHE, Pastor.
lrnsoa hip ell "a. NJ E. ~ Mint St: Ser
vices at II A. NJ, 3P. NJ, and SIP. Nj. Sun
Gay scnoci at T. M. Rev. NJ SLADE, Pastor
=, Little Rock "a. NJ E. ~. E. St
servicvs 1T I A. M, 3P., and + NJ sun.
Guy S''.s'si At F. N. Rev. WV JOHNSON;
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09
local Matters.

Our subscribers will please look
out for us. We are likely to be
down the Wilmington road any day.
Be ready for us. City subscribers
please be ready for US also.
II any one tires reading the MES
sENGER, we hope they will pay up
before stopping the paper. We
have no apology to offer that we
know CT
The speaking by Rowland and
Jones on the public square last Tues
day night was the dryest affair ever
witnessed here on such occasion.
But an ordinary crowd out, and it is
said that Jones got the better of the
discussion.
a panoramic exhibition has been
gong the rounds of our city this
week. IN fact this has been a very
busy week. Cotton coming in at
the fate Of 900 bales day, an opera
troupe, circus, &c.
Many, many Of our patrons CON
graduate us upon last weeks paper
and say it was the best OF ALL" We
thank our friends of this assurance
OF their endorsement. We knew
we were about right.
Don't fail to read Col. w. R.
Myers card. He declines to be a
candidate for the State Senate on
the mongrel democratic ticket. Col.
Myers is a good republican and does
not care to injure his party and him
self by allowing his name used on
such a ticket.
Frost was reported here last Tues
day morning. 1t seems to be doing
much damage in western counties as
tobacco raisers have not yet cured
their crops.
The republicans OF the I'd Con-
gressional district are still divided,
one faction fighting for Mr.. O'Hara
the other for Mr.. Abbott, while the
democrats will support Mr.. Sim
mons. 1t cannot be said who will
be elected.
On and after next Monday the
. train on the west end Of the Carolina
Central road will leave this city at
7.35 o'clock a. M, and go to Ellen
boro, thirteen miles beyond Shelby,
arriving at this city 5.2s %. m. on
return.
The Judges appointed last Mon
day by the county commissioners
for the approaching election for
Charlotte township are as follows:
Ward Thomas Grier, F. w.
Ahrens, w. r. Talfero, c. A..
Frazier. Ward Nv. NJ. Wilson,
c. F, Brem, R. T. Mcdonald, w.
K. Hinton. Ward 81. c. Bur
roughs w. w. Ward, J. NJ. Goode,
H. Baungarten. Ward 4-D. w
Oates, r. Barringer, D. P. Hutchi-
son, w. II. Miller.
Rev. A. a. Powell informed us
This week Of family living near the
city which we think is the oldest in
the county The mother is no
years, daughter SO, son 70, and his
wife IS. The mother has been blind
several years but enjoys good health.
The other members OF the family
are healthy and as spry seemingly
~ one in her teens. Mr.. Ezekiel
Erwin is the gentleman's name.
They are all members Of the First
Baptist Church of this city.
Elder Powell is making substantial
improvements on his church. He
has erected tower to the front of
the church, the base Of which serves
as a vestibule #. by 70 #. long.
The bell house proper is 8x8 feet.
The entire height Of the tower is
100 feet. His new bell is now in
the tower and calls his members out
at the proper time for service. The
weight Of the bell is 1000 lbs. The
tower is covered with slate. The
First Baptist is now second to no
colored church in the city.
There will be a moonliqhf canvas
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09

Purple pond lilies from Japan are the
Coral glories OF the hour. The japanese
lily does not attach itself TO any object,
but floats around in the water. The leaf
springs from little air bulb that sus
tains the plant on the surface and the
roots find noufiEhmsnt In the water.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09

There will be moonlight canvas
entertainment given at Little Rock
Church next Thursday and Friday
nights, 18th and 18th. The enter
tainment IS given for the benefit OF
the church. and it is hoped the
friends and well wishers Of the
church will come out. A band OF
music will be there and refreshments
cheap and plentiful. Rev. Mr..
Johnson IS doing good work in
this church. Arrangements will be
made for the accommodation of al
IN the church yard.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09
Farm AMD AOusENOLD.
Value ofwood Ashes.

In a bulletin recently issued, DR.. r.
G. Kedzie, of Michigan, gives the manu-
rial value of ashes, as ordinarily found
upon the farm, as follows:
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09

There are ~. 900 saloons in Now York
City, and 1000 in Jersey City, Newark
and Paterson, making 10000 saloons In
eight Of Trinity spire.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09

Gods presence Is enough for toll and
enough for rest. II he journey with Us
BY the day, he will abide by Us when
pightfall comet. and his companionship
will be sufficient for direction on the road
and for solaee and safety in the evening
camp.--Afdelarah
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-09
Charlotte hlfsstnecr.

Charlotte, n, O., october 9th. 1886
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
HOME AND FARM,

"A good pen-wiper for steel pens is
q piece of raw potato. 1t removes the
ink crust and causes smooth flow OF
ink.
Horses ought to have as great com.
fort in the stable as it is possible to give
them. Do not construct stables care
lessly. Look to the comfort of the ami
mails in every particular in the matter OF
| construction. Troy Times.
For Sour Stomach and Headaches:
Take two tablespoonful of vinegar, add
a teaspoonful of water, and soda the size
| of grain of corn Stir it altogether
until it foanls and drink while foaming.
| Toledo Blade.
"A point to be remembered is that il
large fower-pots are used there will be
more leaves than flowers. Often plants
have refused to blossom simply because,
having so much space, their energies
were bent upon forming rootlets and
leaves. Chicago Tribune.
TO make homemade vinegar take
one gallon nlolasses, seven gallons rain
water, and one pint good yeast II
sometimes takes several months for this
to make the best vinegar, but do not be
discouraged, it makes the best in time.
1t has never failed for me, and l have
used it for years. Cor. Field and Farm.
Clean, fresh, dry dirt should be
plentifully used in the barnyards and
stalls. 1t is not only an excellent disin-
fectant and absorbent, but the animals
will use it to wallow in and clean them
selves. The hog that has access to dry
dirt will be easier to keep, while lice on
the stock and in the stables may be pre-
vented by its use. Albany Journal.
The spokes, hubs and felloc5 OF
wagon are soon rotted at the mortises
by the entrance of water, and the fire.
quent swelling and shrinking produce
looseness of the joints which is soon
fatal to the Wheel, BY saturating these
parts with hot oil until no moro will be
absorbed, the wheel will become solid,
firm and durable. = Chicago Journal.
Scrambled Eggs: Break four eggs
into clean stewpan with one ounce Of
butter and little salt and pepper; beat
it all up till the yolks and whites are
we'll mixed, then stir it over the fire
with wooden spoon till cooked; il
should never be clothed or hard. A
spoonful of stock, or any sauce, is
great improvement. Mushrooms minced
and tossed in little butter, cold aspar-
agus cut into nice pieces, or even sliced
cucumber placed in with the eggs
minute or two before serving, make
pleasant varieties of this little dlsh.-
N. Y Herald.
Milk Soup: Take four large pota-
toes, peeled and cut in quarters, one
onion cut up, put them into two quarts
of boiling water with two ounces Of
butter, one quarter ounce salt or pep
per to taste; boil till done to a mash,
strain through colender, and rub the
vegetables through with a wooden
spoon, return the pulp and soup to the
saucepan, add one pint of milk, and put
it OH the fire to boil; when it boils,
sprinkle in by degrees throe tablespoon
fuls of crushed tap:oca, stirring we'll all
the time. Boil frequently for fifteen
minutes, and serve in hot soup plate, -
Boston Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
a WAR STORY.
uow Doctor Carried Piece OF Over
coat In His Lungs for Many Years.


Washington ID. CO. speciai.]
DR.. Robert st. George Dryanforth, OF
Washin ton, relates curious experience
of his own during the war of the rebellion,
and, later, while acting as correspond
emit in the Frances German war. While
serving in the first great struggle the doc
tor was shot through the lungs and in
valided. He subsequently went to Europe
for i'll health and remained there some
years. When the German war broke oub
he became correspondent for the New
York Tribune, and in one of the battles
he was shot through the base of the
skull. He caught heavy cold while
lying wounded on the battlefield, and
his wound in the lungs troubled him
SO much that his life was despaired Of and
he was victim of rapid consumption.
One day during violent fit Of coughing
the doctor brought up piece of his over.
coat, which had been shot into his lungs
ten years before. The election Of this
cause of irritation so relieved him that he
at once became better, and finally CONF
rletely recovered. He returned to Wash
ington and has since held the office Of
Judge of the Court Of Appeals. He was
also member of the Board of Examiners
and Assistant Commissioner of Patents,
Dryanforth is now a prominent patent
lawyer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
Story of a Graveyard Flower.
[Sun Francisco ChronIcle.l

A gentleman living in this city received
few weeks ago small twig in an en-
velope, taken from his mothers grave in
Posen, Germany. The twig was all but
quite faded. The leaves fell off imme-
diately. One small portion of the stem
alone preserved it's green color and ap-
peared to be slightly moist. Giving 1t to
his wife he thought nothing more about it
until the other day she brought to him a
little fiower-pot containing small plant
looking like fuschia and standing four
inches high. 1t bears number of small
leaves on its slender stem and shows
every evidence of life. This twig had
Travelled seven thousand miles in a COM
mon envelope, in which it had lain about
three weeks. The lady who nursed II
back to life cut the stem open at the bot
tom, inserted grain Of wheat and plant.
ed it in the fower-pot with the remark
able result stated.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

The interesting story now going the
rounds Of the press about the finding Of
petrified boa-constrictor of immense
size near Piedmont, w. Va, is a hoax.
It is true thata wonderful discovery has
recently occurred near that place, but
instead Of its being large snake it is a
gigantic fern fossil of the carboniferous
age-a sigillaria easily recognized by
the seal-like impressions and unjointed
stem. The seal impressions are proba-
bly, what were taken for the scales OF
the snake. The fossil is slightly fat
tened, and is eighteen feet long and six
inches ~ diameter. -GgsveEqnd Asadei.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
PAINTING IMPLEMENTS.

A Farmer Who Seriously Objects to the
General Use of Red.
The almost universal use of red on
farm machinery is fact which may
well excite curiosity among all who like
to see progressive ideas applied to the
appearance, as well as to the mechanic
cal construction, of such machinery. If
1t is because farmers like strong, glar-
ing color, which will dazzle the eyes of
every person in the country they live
in, red is the proper color. If it is be-
cause they like some color that will fade
or turn dark, or perish and part from
the wood, SO that they can see what
material has been used, red is good. If
it is because bold, strong, obtrusive
effect is preferable to modest, subdued
and permanent colors, red is wisely
chosen.
The writer does not suppose any
great amount of thought has been be-
slowed upon this subject; but that red
has found favor because of its bright
ness and its more or less pleasing con-
trast with the green of the fields in which
implements are used; and thatthe custom
of so painting machinery having be-
come established, no change has been
seriously sought by either farmers or
manufacturers. The question of chang
ing this long-used color has of late been
somewhat discussed among some of the
leading manufacturers, on account of
some obje ctions which have been made
to red, and also on account of the adj
vantages which will be found in the use
of other colors.
Red is one of the most unsatisfactory,
colors to make in the whole color scale.
Some of the pigments used in its manu-
facture are SO affected by the oils and
dryers used in mixing them as to limit
their durability; others, while not sus-
tanning any appreciable chemical
change in mixing, are either bleached
out or turned black in color 1.-the
chief natural agents air, moisture,
light, ETC., that are constantly at work
everywhere. The pigments in the reds
chiefly used on farm implements are
necessarily among the least expensive
and the least enduring of the great
variety produced, being chemical COM
pounds instead of earth colors, and,
therefore, most susceptible to change.
Another objection to red is its glAr-
ing effect on the eyes, repulsive to good
taste for beautiful objects, and contrary
to natures employment of the color
Nature, it will be observed, uses red
sparingly, and with as great reserve as
she is profuse in lavishing green upon
her works. In a broad expanse of
green, there may be but here and there
a flower of red, the contrasting or har-
monizing equivalent of green; and this
is SO arranged that it does not glare and
dazzle the eyes, as if its rarity made it
exceptionally valuable. It is only when
the frosts and winds Of autumn have
smitten natures garment of green that
she dons her robes of gorgeous color;
and when she appears in this vesture, it
is premonition of change and decay.
As the highest degree of mechanical ef-
ficiency is always sought in the pur-
chase of machinery, so the Judgment of
the farmer should be exercised in the
selection of colors of paint used upon
it, to get those which will look and last
well. Ohio Farmer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
Cupid. Right From Pennsylvania.
tDunkirk (N. J.) Observer. ]


A girl with orange blossoms in her hair,
duttering ribbons and white dress, got
on the B. N. & P. train for Niagara Falls
last Thursday at Tyronville, Crawford
County, Pa. sne was accompanied by a
very devoted young man and clerical
looking parsonage. 1t did not take long
for the passengers to make up their minds
nat wedding was on hand, but there
was general surprise when it trans.
pired that the cerem ony would DO on thu
train. People crowded into the ca. in
which they were, and near Mayville thcil
curiosity was rewarded by a sight of the
service. The marriage license law ..
Pennsylvania drove the pair away Il sm
aome for the wedding.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
CHAPTER TX.

That Joel Whitney's accumulations,
directed by the high ambitions of his
wife, should make rather open show
ing OF themselves perhaps was only nat
ural. Also that their influence should
be apparent in the tendencies of the
son could not consistently be surpris-
ing. What Harry Whitney would have
been capable of with the quickening
thumb-screws of necessity applied
could at the most be only guessed at.
What he was under the softening hui
mors of unending plenty could not,
perhaps, be severely set upon save for
what he was not. That he would have
been OF stronger fiber and of brisker
spirit even in the sunshine of much
leasure is well nigh certain, had not
his dotiag mother contrived unceas-
ingly to shape him into something very
iinc; q thing to be set down hon
estly that he was not capable of.
That he had certain apparent
tastes for art and reading and re-
tinement-as who should not with time
and money at commandments prob
ably deceived the fond mother, whose
mental well was not inscrutably deep,
into the dream that her boy had in him
something great. In this light she had
very much at heart the long-carried
idea that her son should be an artist,
which, taken together with their wealth,
might lift and float them in the end
among the social peaks. To this end she
early directed his attention to the
brush, forgetting. or not knowing,
that he or she, who from dearth of in
Clinaton turns not to art as u child
unto its mothers milk, had best not
touch it. Joel characterized this pro-
ceeding as mess of nonsense, though
while the boy remained at school he
submitted with an occasional "Poohp
that blew the subject from him.
John Earring continued very fond of
his old-time comrade, albeit his friend
had slight moral iabbiness that dis
pleased him, but his kindness and care
less good humor was very taking and
his friends were many. Ever and anon
he dropped in at the store leaving a
smile, shake of the hand, and book
with John EARRING. "Cappy," he would
say, with q laugh, throwing his arm
across the others neck, "here's book;
read her and tell me about itr' And
again: "Cappy, you're a brave one. NY
digestion poor, YOU know; keep this
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
All "Played Out.

AA - xA@ycN OuGs 81.
"Don't know what ais me lately. Cant
eat well-can't sleep well. Can't work,
and don't enjoy doing anything. Amt
really sick, and really amt well. Feel
all kind o. played out, someway." That is
would take DR.. Pierce's "Golden Medical
Discovery" they would soon have no occa-
sion to say it. It purifies the blood, tones
up the system and fortifies it against dis
ease. It is q great anti-bilious remedy as
we'll
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

EVERY person is interested in their own
affairs, and If this meets the eye Of any one
who is suffering from the effects OF q torpid
liver, we will admit that he is interested in
getting well. Get bottle Of Prickly Ash
Bitters, use it as directed, and you will al
ways be glad you read this item.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20
"I Feel So Well"

II want to thank you for telling me of
DR.. Pierce's 'sFavorite Prescription"
writes lady to her friend. "For long
time was unfit to attend to the work Of
my household. kept about. but felt
thoroughly miserable. l had terrible back.
aches, and bearlng-down sensations across
me and was quite weak and discouraged.
l sent and got some of the medicine after
receiving your letter, and it has cured me.
hardly know myself. feel 80 we'll"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

NocoLINI has published a new song, enti-
tied 'sMy Proposal" It is probably writ
ton in the key Of ''Be mine, oh l''- Washing
ten Post.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

For preventing dandruff and falling of
the hair, Halls Hair Remover is unequaled.
Every family should be provided with
Coughs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

WONDER if the sea-serpent could swhl.
low all the stories that are told about himl
-BostOn transcript.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

FINE weather is never admired until it il
mist, and when it is missed it is never adj
mired.--N Y Iudependcnt.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

AsINGER named Limburger is attractsaf
some attention in Germany. He ought t;
Aave very strong voice.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

AN advertiser in one of the papers say.
that he has cottage to let containing eigh
rooms and an acre Of land.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

A Bor's upper lip is like Banquo's ghos
when it will not down.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

CSCHooLMARM to Little Josie-'Where is
the North Polea" AT the top of the map,
m."-Goodalls Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

NEVER lend man money who talks {
h as mere triae.-N Y. Journal
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

LIZ afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Csc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

AN exchange tells about q sailor who
was tried for assault. He turned out to
b one, too.-Bxsliagtoe FSs Pres.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

LIKE hot weather, the smiles Of lovely
woman will at all times wilt mans
STANDARDIZATION Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

HoN. NJ. A. FoRAN, of Ohio, member Of
House Of Representatives, says st. Jacobs
Oil relieved him of acute bodily pains.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

THE evil consequences of smoking are
illustrated by Mt. Vesuvius, which con-
stantly suffers from eruptions.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

WHEN a dispute arises at cards. Hoylo
will sometimes calm the troubled waters.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
tion. Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

A GIRL with powder on her face mus
find sparkling dangerous LomeN Citizen.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

A BURGLAR alarm" Wake up Johni
I'm afraid there's somebody getting into
the house,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

MARRIAGE among the Sioux Indians is
tor a lifetime. Siouxing for divorce
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

DoN'r disgust everybody by hawking,
blowing and splitting, but use DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy and be cured.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

A DEALER says that when an oyster get.
to be five years old lis as elastic as clam
This is tough. Buffalo Courier.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-20

THE ties formed at sociables sometimes
lead to matrimonial knots.-Life