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The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07
Local Items.

~ There will be a meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce tonight Thursday at o'clock
Full attendance requested.
~ Thanksgiving menus at the hotels last
Thursday, embraced every delicacy of the sea-
son, and were elegantly and lavishly prepared,
but we were not there.
~ The "Star Mills Company" incorporators
are men of energy and superior business qualii.
cations, have the push that wins. We favor
such enterprises.
w We learn that the Rev. F. D. Swindell of
the Methodist Church is to take charge of the
Wilmington District. Rev. Solomon Pool is to
take charge of the Tryon Street Methodist
Church in Charlotte.
EB- The U. =. Circuit Court, Judges Bond
and Dick presiding, will meet in this city next
Monday, Dec. TO- An important case will be a
suit between the government and Chief Smith
of the Cherokee Indians, relative to what are
known as the Cherokee Lands" of North
Carolina.
gH F T Bizzelle shot himself in the head in
his room at the Central Hotel last Wednesday
evening. He claims it was accidental. He is q
mail agent on the Carolina Central. His parents
reside in Louisburg. DR. Register, who is in at
tendance, says the wound is not necessarily fatal
The young man is only II years of age, and was
evidently insane. He had previously to the act
penned note to his father to that effect
MASONIC LECTURE-We attended the meet
ing of Phalsnx Lodge No. 81 F. A. A. NJ. last
Monday night, and was very much impressed
with the work as exempliied, and Lecture de-
| livered by Rev. w. P. Williams State Grand
Lecturer. He made some very important points
in regard to 0ohen, hoo and aohere to exemplify
Masonry. Rev. Mr. Williams will be at the
regular meeting next Monday night, and the
members and visiting Masons are cordially in
vited to attend.
B6r We call attention to the advertisement
of The Buford Hotel, which appears in our col
umns to-day. Mr. Kittelle, its proprietor, has re-
Gently become resident of Charlotte. We be-
speak for him generous p atronage by North
Carolinians and others who desire the comforts
of thoroughly equipped and we'll managed
Hotel.
H Col. D. G. Maxwell, who has heretofore
looked after the interest Of John Sossamon, has
forgotten there will be several important offices
vacant soon. Colonel, tote out your candidate
| for colIectorship, we will sign the bond
CRIMINAL CoURT-The Court met on Mon
day, Judge O. P. Meares on the bench. The fol-
lowing are the Grand Jury: ] E Cunningham
foreman; q L Gribble, NJ N Yandle, WA W
Wallace, T White. A Stephenson, G Nc
Lellan, M NJ Galloway, A A Little, G Smith,
A Bggers, R G Spragglns.
The following cases were disposed of Monday;
81 G Davis, convicted of assault and battery; $40
and costs. JEFF Simpson, Walker Morris and
Charlie Hall, disturbing religious worship;
guilty; judgment suspended on payment of costs.
Zeb Black was acquitted of assaulting w H
Stegall.
On Tuesday, State against George Hearne, for
trespass; not guilty.
| On Wednesday, F A McNin ch, on trial to an
swer the trial for malfeasance in Office case con-
tinued till Thursday.
W- Call and see Sheriff Cooper about your
taxes. as he is arranging to advertise delin
! quents
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07
CASH

Paid for WHITE OAK and HICKORY
SPOKE BILLETS in unlimited Quantities at
the Carolina Spoke and Handle Works.
Parties having large tracts of Timber Land
will please address
CARSON BROS,
Nov. 16, 1888. I'm Charlotte, N. C..
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07
Fruit Exposition

w. B. Taylor'S Restaur ant.
Bananas. Oranges. Lemons, Coceanuts. Figs,
Apples, Pears. Domestic and Imported Grapes,
ALL PRIZE STOCK
French Candies and CONNECTIONS, Cigars, Pipes,
Tobacco, &c. ..
Oysters in every style. Families supplied.
eB Meals at all hours. Boarders accom-
modated. ....
W. B. TAYLOR,
Oct. 10, 1888. % West Trade street.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 5.-There
were four new cases to day and one death,
B. a. Rudolph. About 425 houses have
been fumigated and the work of disinfec-
tion is being rapidly pushed.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

H There will be a meeting of the Chamber
OF Commerce tonight Thursday at 8 o'clock.
Full attendance requested
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

GB See our mortgage sales in to-day's issue
Valuable mortgaged property is offered for sale.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07
Pure Drugs

At lowest market prices to be had of
BURWELL q DUNN.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

H The "Star Mills Company" incorporators
are men of energy and superior business qualif.
cations, have the push that wins. We favor
such enterprises.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07
Subscriptions to Railroads.

L our NailTOau IIuoS WTlLLen on paper
and mapped out, are dazzling to the eye
and pleasant reading, but when the peo
pie of a town and county are asked to
tax themselves heavily to aid in building
the said railroads, there are many solid
facts to be brought out in opposition to
the scheme. AS far as we understand
the question, and grant our knowledge is
limited, we are opposed to issuing any
more county railroad bonds Numbers
of railroads connecting a town with the
markets OF the country are no more ad-
vantage to it than one, if they belong to
and are controlled by the same company.
The following is from the Raleigh Farmer:
ga friend asks our opinion as to the
policy OF making county subscri ptions to
railroads by the popular vote of the peo-
pie. Under the existing and prospective
policy of the railroads, considerations of a
local character might warrant it, but the
local conditions would have to be Of ex-
traordinarY force. If there be any one
lesson that the taxpayers, and especially
the farmers of North Carolina, should
have learned by experience, it is that
when they subscribe money to build rail
roads it amounts, virtually, to giving that
much TO them or to syndicate. 1t soon
passes beyond their control and is swal
lowed up in some huge combination which
works only for selfinterest We are
greatly in favor of railroads, but the day
has passed when the construction of any
railroad of value to the moneyed syndi-
Gates controlling it, depends on donations
from the farmers. 1t is needless to say
that provisions in charters may restrain
the syndicates. Maybe it could be done.
but it has not been done. Tennessee and
Georgia tried to keep roads thus built out
of pools and syndicates, and signally
failed. The people generously helped to
control them. Our view of the matter is
that as rule when the books are opened
for subscriptions, it should be for dona-
tions"
az The Conference of the Methodist
Church for North Carolina, at Newbern,
closed its session last Wednesday, and the
following are the appointments for Char
lotte District. We will publish the whole
list in our next issue:
Presiding Elder, Rev P Carraway.
Tryon Street Church-Rev s Pool.
Church st Church-Rev L Trplet.
Charlotte circuit-Rev Paris.
Matthews Crcuit-Rev J Lee.
| Clear Creek circuit-Rev Brewer.
| Pineville circuit-Rev w q Cannon.
| Pleasant Grove-Rev E A Wiley.
| Monroe Staton-Rev II TYer.
Wadesboro-Rev II Brown
Wadesboro circuit-Rev R T Stephenson.
| Liesville-Rev T w Guthrie.
The following trustees for Trinity College
were confirmed by the Conference: Rev j I
Harris, Rev Reid, VIM G Burkhead, W r
Odell, Rev V A Sharpe, Rev ] A Cunninggim,
| Judge E T Boykin and NJ L Holmes
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

sW- The United States Court met in
Raleigh on the 2sth ult. and when the
grand jury was being discharged, there
having been no bill returned against Capt.
E. r. Stamps and w. s. Primrose, Esq,
Mr. Busbee, the U. S, District Attorney,
rose and said that he had not submitted
to the grand jury bill to be passed on
by them against Messrs Stamps and Prim-
rose. That he had fully examined into
the charges made against them and that
in his judgment he could not make out q
case OF criminal intent against them nor
could he present case on which they
would probably be found guilty. He bad
submitted all the facts and circumstances
and papers bearing on the case to Maj.
Dowd, the receiver in charge of the bank,
and to Mr. Samuel Med. Tate, the bank ex-
aminer, and they concurred in his judg-
ment, and upon their advice with the ap-
proval of the Department at Washington
he had concluded not to send bill of in
dictment to the grand jury. He wished
it to be known that the grand jury had
not had such bill before it, as he had
taken the responsibility not to send the
hill
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

1 Thanksgiving menus at the hotels last
Thursday, embraced every delicacy of the sea-
son, and were elegantly and lavishly prepared,
but we were not there.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

gY Call and see Sheriff Cooper about your
taxes. as he is arranging to advertise delin-
quentS. ...
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07
M A R r E u

M A r K ED
In this county, by Rev W o Cochran, Mr. A j
VanLandingham and Mrs Mary Fulenwider OF
Cleveland county.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

To Farmers and Merchants.
5000 pounds Blue Stone, Wholesale and Re,
WILSON DRUG CO.,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

w We learn that the Rev. F. D. Swindell OF
the Methodist Church is to take charge of the
Wilmington District. Rev. Solomon Pool is to
take charge of the Tryon Street Methodist
Church in Charlotte.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07
Cornorate townships
Are not Vested soiM the Poacer to Issue
: Bonds in Aid of Building Railroads
thrOu0h the Counties.

.Are not Vested soith the Poacer to Issue
Bonds in Aid of Building Railroads
through the Counties.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 1.-The State
Supreme Court yesterday rendered de-
cision which has knocked the bottom out
Of about one million township bonds issued
in this State 10 aid of the building of rail-
roads for the past 1--WE or six years. 1t is
usual in granting charters to these roads
to include a section Of the act giving
tow nships in several counties through
which the proposed road is to run corpo-
rate powers toissue the bonds to aid in
the construction of the roads, the taxpay-
ers voting a specified tax to meet interests
aud principal of the bonds issued.
The Circuit Court decided that the act
was unconstitutional, and the case was
carried TO the Supreme Court, which has
sustained the decision that the townships
are not vested with corporate powers by
the act in question. The aggregate
amount of bonds affected by the decision
is over 81 600, 600. In addition to this
large amount there are county railroad
bonds out TO the amount OF over 81 $780,
900 were issued by the counties and not
by these townships, and it is thought a. e
not affected by the recent decision. A
very depressing effect, however, is felt by
the holders, and already steps are being
taken in some counties by dissatisfied tax.
payers to invalidate the:oounty bonds. At
Camden to-day a meeting was held, which
denounced the County Commissioner for
ordering the election aud issuing the
bonds, aud similar action will doubtless
follow in other counties. -.
1t is not improbable that efforts will be
made a. the present session of the Legisla-
ture to transfer from the counties to the
State the bonded debt issued in aid of rail.
| roads. The effort has been made sew eral
| times before, but without success. An
effort will also be made at this session to
validate the township bonds attacked by
the Supreme Court decision, with what
success it is impossible to state. Nearly
all the new railroads in course of construc,
tion in this State are building with county
aud township aid, and the invalidation of
these would, besides the hardships on the
holders, almost paralyze railroad building.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

D&r We call attention to the advertisement
of The Buford Hotel, which appears in our col
umns to-day. Mr. Kittelle. its proprietor, has re-
Gently become a resident of Charlotte We be-
speak for him generous p atronage by North
Carolinians and others who desire the comforts
of thoroughly equipped and well managed
Hotel.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1888-12-07

az The Conference of the Methodist
Church for North Carolina, at Newbern,
closed ite session last Wednesday, and the
following are the appointments for Char
lotte District. We will publish the whole
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
A Lady's Testimony

The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlana. Ga.
 Gentlemen--0ne of my lady custo: mels, who was snrely afflicted with rheumatism and weak back for a long time. has been completely cured by the use of Swift's specific. T. c. LEWIS, 299 Texas St.
 Shreveport, La., June D, 1888,
 The following certificate speaks for itself: Office of the RUBY GOLD GRAVEL MINING Co.
 320 Saus0m St, SIu Francisco. Gal.
 November l2th. 1887. Tie Swift Specific Co.,. Atlanta. Ga: Sirs Having for the past four or five years been troubled with pimples and Olotches on my face and boay, and finding no relief in any of the chem iaallyprepared soaps and medicines prescribed for me by physicians. l con cluded to try yoar S. S. $. remedy. and have found great relief in the same. four bottles clearing my skin entirely. cheerfully recommend your medicine to all who are in the position that have been in. You can use this letter and my name. as a testimonial to the merits of the $. ;. S. remedy,
 Very truly yours, ALFRED T. ROBINSON.
 Treaties on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
 TuE SWIFT SPEcIFIc Co.,, Drawer 3 Atlanta, Ga.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15

It is very gratifying to hear this from prominent wheeler: He says that the democrats have just made the most gallant political fight ever made Tn this country. Opening the campaign two months ago with scarcely ray of hope, discouraged to some extent that former good and true democrats were against them, and when the opposition had nearly 400 negro and 800 white whcelers pledged to them, hence confidently expect ing to beat the democrats from 1900 to 1900, the democrats then and under these circumstances, with nerve and confidence that right would win, entered the can vass. The result of this noble and brave fight. is that the fusionists were elected by an average majority of 220 votes. We are proud of you who voted the straight ticket without scratch.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15

Judge Cate and Hon. l.. F. Feathers ston spoke in the court house to a large crowd Tuesday night. The speaking was to have been in the afternoon, but Mir. Featherston was delayed in getting here, which made it necessary to post pone the speaking till night. We sup pose Mir. Fedtheiston's speech was sat isfactory to his union labor friends. Judge Gates was certainly delightful to the democrats, and they cheered him frequently. He made an admirable showing for democracy and made it very clear to any unbiased mind that the labor interests of this country can be best subserved through the demo cratic party. Judge Gates majority will be larger iii Greene county in No vember than Eagle was last Monday. The Judge is personally acquainted with at least half the voters of the county. Many Of them have known him since he first came t0 the state, when he was just entering upon his manhood and those who know him are his most ardent friends and warm est supporters. The democrats of Greene county are proud ol Judge Gate and will show their appreciation in November by giving him a rousing majority. Paragould Press.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
EeducInc fhe snrnln.


 The disposition of the Surplus in the U. D. Treasury engages the attention ol our Statesmen. but more vital question has our attention. and that is tne reduction of the Surplus Consum- PtlVes. Since the discovery and intro auction of Dr. Kings New Discovery Tor Consumption, there has been a marked decrease in the mortality from thls dreaded disease, and it is possible to still further reduce the number of tonsumptiyes. How? By keeping constantly at hand a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and using according to directions, upon the appearance of the first symptoms, such as Cough, q Cold. a Sore Throat. a Chest, or Side Pain. Taken thus early a cure is guaranteed. Trlal bottles free at lIINrONs. Drug Store.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
Ir is evident tha, the negroes of m

IT IS evident that the negroes of this county have voted against the men who furnish them labor and their own interest. By actual investigation it has been demonstrated that not two negroes out of five know who is the presidentof the United States. They Vote the sentiments of their leaders. and go to the polls like so many cattle, having no idea of, and caring nothing about casting an intelligent vote. This being true is it not right and proper that the men who furnish these igno- ramuses a living should either ship them before the election or keep them here only shoit time Surely the white people of this county do not wish to fill the county with negroes who will vote against the whites and put negroes in our offices.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
Our Candidate for pres,,i.,,

IIe Will be dominated by the conven- tion and will be elected by the people, because he will come the nearest to filling their ideal of Chief Magistrate. Electric BitterS has been given the highest place, because no other medicine has so well filled the ideal of a perfect tonic and alterative. The people have indorsed Electric Bitters and rely upon this great remedy in all troubles of Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. For all Malarial Feyers and diseases caused
 by Malarial Poisons. Electric Bitters cannot be too highly recommended. Also cures Headache and Constipation.
 Satisfaction guaranteed, or .money re- funded. Price 50c. and Sl at HINToNs.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
DIED

At her home in St. Francis county, ArkanSls Mrs. Sarah E. Eldridge wife of Jas. NJ. Eldridge. in her Eighty second year. She was consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South for more than fifty years. Mrs. Eldridge was a noble and true woman. It was the writers good for tune to have known her for more that twentv-eigllt years and no one was ever turned away from her door in want, hut she was ever ready to help the poor and the needy. Then weep not for the lost loved one. for while we are m this world of sin and sorrow, her soul IS in that bright world beyond this vale oi taa,,. ". J. NJ. September f2th. 1888.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
We are requested 10 make a eo

We are requested to make s cor rectien and say that there WAS ONE white man in Franks township who voted the fusion ticket. He is. re- ported as one who has practleed miscegenation, hls better half being from among the dai k-skinncd natives or this sunny cline. His name is James Busby.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15

NEGEo officers wont do for the whites, but unless some lawful means are used to prevent their election. negro domination for St. Francis county IS inevitable. Land owners. you can put stop to tllis matter. Employ white labor as much as possible.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
ona rsiacl. DroY.

Byron was wise when he wrote. "A drop of Ink may make million think, This is indeed true when the black fluid is used to enlighten tho world on the merits of Ur. pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Let consumptiveS every where bear the glad tidings. Try it all. who breathe with pain and toss in fever through the long night hours. You will find the cough gone and sleer as balmy as child's will visit youl pillow You will thank the drop of ink that brought the message of mercy tc 1 IOn.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15

TRs horrible massacre of honoren
 %aceable citizens of St. Francis county " Republican assassins should pt swiftly punished. The governor ls empowered with authority to oiie4 awards, and he should not hesitate oi aeiay. Let law seize these miscreahts ana deal with them as the majesty oi Me statute demands. Who can soothe ashe n with air or agony with words' =
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15

THE cry of "ffee ballot and fair eoant' should stick in the throats oi s.siy k publican, who attempts to s.lsr 1t. Their shameless repeating anu ballot box stuffing with imported ,Ners and ex-eouvicts last Monday, a as no parallel in the history of Pulaski SSoahty since Ciayton's hirelings were sn Slven from power and forced to nee 70 'oid the penitentiary-Dem
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
ADvERTEsEMENTS,
st. Francis Circuit Court.

G. A. Cochran, Plaintiff,
 No. ll5l vs. | Warning The Camp Springs Mill Co.,, Order
 Defendant. ]. The defendant, the Camp Springs Mill Company, of St. Louis, Mo, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days. and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff. n, ,o, ,a, Given under my hand, this 22d day of August. lsss. ,,
 T. Q. FITZPATRICK, Clerk.
 By J. M. Prewett, Deputy
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
c0NNlss!9NER's SALE 0F RIA! ESTATE.

PURSUANT a County,
 Arkansas tho Chanccy side thereof the July 1888 the Robert Peete wife, E. M Appeop, shall for a public the south door of the Courthouse of sad the Marion the 18th day October ss during the prescribed judca and from thereafter until uceny land be sold satisfy the judgment and said decree, a monh purchasers with personal security 10 be by Commissioner lien shall retained each sold the purchase fny paid the following lands in
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15

LET the negro vote as he pleases He VIII vote every time against the interest oi himself and his best friends He don't know any better. He must be educated. Three-iifths of the black. cannot tell who or what they arc voting for.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
WARNING ORDER.
ST. FRANCIS CIRCUIT COURT

Martin Bartuschen, Plaintiff, No 577 vs. olssf Johann Bartuschen,
 Defendant. The Defendant Johann Bartuschen' is warned to appear in this Court .ithin thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintln. o., ,o,, Given under my hand thls oth' uas of september 1888. ,
 IT. FITZPATRIcK. Clelk
 By ]. Nj. Prewett Deputy
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
nSw,ee to Mothers.

Mr. MISSIONS socI slse csstOg ssaUa teeth It ;gsIsrst ;ts ehssab GS ss4it sss sa @ ,n shd siays 1eIPnsay PSlan' ss soOa the bow tue es,s s,a s@shlg oI ior diarIkna, Nhe.hef .s,s s,t'is een.s botss. n,ser caases. 9genig'l'e V-
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
SrnN Rfyylrtf.

So confident are the manufacturers of Dr. Sage's Catrarlh Remedy in then ability to cure chronic nasal catarrh. no matter how bad or of how long standing, that they offer, in good faith, the. above reward for case which they cannot cure. Remedy sold by druggists at 5o cents
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-15
Mhh Is irs

Ii is an antidote to all Malnrlal polsoll- If does not contain Quinine, Arsenic
 or Strychnine.
 It is the best chill remedy known. Ii is Reeds Chill Cure. :, It has box of pills free with each
 bottle
 The best men in the country say they never saw anything to equal ll; If never fails when properly nsed, ana is for sale and warranted by-lt. Evans
 We ssis.
 that vou give Reeds Chill Cure one trial and if you do not lind It the pest remedy on the market for ehlliS, leNers and ague don't use 1t.
 You should Know It.
 Reeds Cure contains no polson ane is pleasant to take. 4 box ol DIS iiu' ,1 with each bottle. For sale py-h Evans, & Co. ,.a
 Reeds Chill cure is warranted to c,ra the worst cases of chills and levers when nroperly used. It never ialis For sale by-H. Evans X Co. le-l9-iih VT ~
 ,YARIANSA TIMES.
 Miss Maud Slaughter returned ,,,al rIunl q visit to friends at Forrest Clty' lueS- day ,t;.. En,oa Rorgdinc as Nattiafon after short vlsit tc r friends n at this place, left for her home Tuesday. hox -ot,,rnad from a visit to relatives at Wynne, ,rott, and .s'1sa,e m,sS se danehter of our efficient post m.,,sol '',aS,er left t6is week for RusseIlviiiei R's'yi, RS where ,re' she i will attend school +. place. but,now of Greenbrier' Miss'' is oaes s,eorge v,D slaughter returned from For 'esI NJ NIsaa Isaaes. s of Haynes, was in this M Miss Matte Slaughter left ,dse this wsss sss for Blue Mountain Iollese, noyt session VIII lehlai'i "' LILLE.