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FIoatIng Fastire Oraters.

Connecticut oysters, when brought
from their beds, in the salt waters OF
Long Island Sound, are seldom sent to
market before they have been subject to
more or less manipulation. As soon as
possible after being gathered they are
deposited in shallow tide rivers, where
the water is more or less brackish, and
are left there from one to four days--the
time varying according to the tempera-
ture of the season, the sadness of the
oysters and the freshening quality Of the
water. Generally two tides are sufficient
for the two "good drinks" which oyster
men say they should always have. This
ssdoating," as it is called, results in
cleansing out and freshening the oysters
and increasing their bulk, or, as some
oystermen confidently assert, fattening
them. If the weather is warm they will
take drink Immediately if not disturbed,
but if the weather is cold they will wait
sometimes ten or twelve hours before
opening their valves.
Good fat oysters generally yield five
quarts of solid meat to the bushel, but
after floating two tides or more they will
weld six quarts to the bushel. After
they have been properly floated they are
taken from the shell, and as soon as the
liquor is strained off they are washed in
cold water. and are then packed for mar
ket. In warm weather they are put into
the water with ice, and are also packed
with ice for shipping. Water increases
their bulk with absorption, and by mix
ing with the liquor on the surface of the
aoIfu ha
ter the more water it absorbs. In
twelve hours one gallon of oysters. with
their juices strained out, will take in a
pint of water, but when very salt and
dry they have been known to absorb a
pint in three hours.
Water always thickens the natural
Juices that adhere to the surface of the
oysters and makes them Shiny. If too
much water is added the oyster losses its
plumpness and firmness and becomes
watery and fiabby. Oysters that have
been foated bear transportation in the
shell much better than when shipped
directly from their beds. Oysters, too,
that are taken from their shells and
packed In all their native juices spoil
much sooner than when their juices are
strained out and the meats washed in
fresh, cold water.
Long clans are not fioated, but round
clans are. But both when shucked are
washed in fresh water. This cleansei
them of mud, sand and excess of salt
increases their bulk and improves theil
flavor. After washing they will keeI
much longer without risk of spelling. Il
the salt is left in them as they come from
their native beds their liquor will fer
ment and they will quickly spoil.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-04-28
Thn sainnn,a ArroeAnoo.

The time has come when just and whole
come law will be permitted to remain as a
dead letter; but the time is fast approaching
when the insolence and lawlessness Of the sa-
loon will be effectually suppressed. A senti-
ment in that direction Is rapidly developing,
and nothing has done more to quicken it than
the saloon itself It's disregard for law, its
arrogance, its lobbying in legislative halls,
and debating to convention and caucuses,
have done more than all else to create sem
timent against it that will control it or sup
press it altogether It should consider that
It has no claim on the public at all 1t is no
part Of, legitimate industry; 1t has no part in
commercial prosperity. It exists in opposi-
ton to all principles Of industry and COM
mercial interests The people have the high
est right recognizable to suppress it entirely
the right of self protection. For the saloon
to talk about rights is foolish. 1t has none.
II only exists by sufference, and there is
nothing on which it can base claim for pro-
lection 1t is an industry that weakens every
thing it touches, one that adds nothing to in
dividual or national prosperity, but is a
heavy burden to both. The revenue it yields
is too Insignificant, compared to the tax it
makes necessary, to speak Of Chicago Cur
rent.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-04-28

The Bible teaches no Pessimism. 1t toler-
ates none in Christian believers Its record
of creation opens, ''And God saw everything
that he had made and behold it was very
good" It goes forward with the song, 1.-THE
Lord is good to all and his loving kindness is
over all his works." 1t closes with a vision
into the New Jerusalem, where "God shall
wipe all tears from the eyes, and there shall
be no more death, neither sorrow, nor cry
ing, neither shall therebe any more pain. 1t
utters no long drawn signs like Buddha and
Schopenhauer, that existence is an evil, be-
cause it has longings that can never be salts
fed. 1t formulates no hard dogma, like John
Stuart Mill, that the Creator cannot be both
benevolent and omnipotent. It's tone never
sinks to the minor key when treat
ing of actual lifeon earth, like Pascal in his
Thoughts on Religion" or Baxter and
Howe In their sermons on the decline of
piety, or John Cotton and Cotton Mather
in their gloomy letters on the decay of Puri-
tan zeal. The Bible gives striking portraits
of weak and nervous men, of men who look
instinctively on the dark side Of life and
moan, like Jacob. Sew and evil have been
the years of my life," and wall, like Solo
mon, after royal debauches, "All is vanity
and vexation of spirit But the broad
sweep of revelation Is towards gladness and
praise. Its cheerful tone is inspiring: 30
that men would praise the Lord for his
goodness" Let everything that hath breath
praise the Lord. "Praise tha Lord, 0 my
soul. "-[Dr. Heman Lincoln.
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RELIGIOUS READING.



Couldst thou, Great Fairy, give to mo
The instants wish, that might sec
OF all the earth's that one dear sight
known only in dreams delight,
] would, beneath some island steep,
In some remote and sun bright deep,
See high in heaven above me now
A palm tree wave its rhythmic bought
And yet this old pines naughty crown,
Shaking its clouds Of silver down,
Whispers me snatches Of strange tunes
And murmur of those awful runes
Which tell by subtle spell, and power
OF secret sympathies, the hour
When far In the dark North the snow
Among great bergs begins to blow.
Nav, thou sweet South Of heats and balms.
Keep all thy proud and plumy palms,
Keep all thy fragrant howery ease,
Thy purple skies. thy purple seasl
These boughs of blessing shall not fail,
These voices singing In the gale,
The vigor Of these mighty lines
will content me with my pinesl
Harriet Prescott Spofford in Harper's
Bazaar.
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The Saloon.

The saloon has few friends-none to be
proud of. There is nobody, whose presence
is not a menace to the community, who
would not like to see the saloon go, and go to
stay. 1t has been alaw breaker. It has been
a place that has thrived either on the wicked
ness or vice of humanity. It has not given
value received. IL has been the rendezvous
Of the criminal, the friend of no one but the
poor-house and the prison. II all this was
not enough to condemn it and to secure sem
tence Of punishment, then let it be remem-
bered that the saloon has not the deconcy OF
conscious indecency. It thrust itself forward,
and. a law breaker itself, sought to dictate
legislation The foe Of good government, it
brought its stencil and its ill-gotten pelf into
politics, and actually commanded all parties
to do obeisance to it. Il forced the issue. In
its fOolhaTdiness it left the choice between
its supremacy and extinction. II It had pos
sessed the modesty even Of half common
sense, 1t might have fingered in Iowa for
some years yet. It was as impudent as vile,
and now it has gotten it in the neck, and
good enough for it. Even its victims are
glad 10 hear the door of the saloon go shut
with a vigorous bang. Those, too, who
served it in fear, laugh at his calamity. The
friends Of the saloon-who are they anyhow
-iot0d Home Journal.
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The Natter Of Names and TItles.

The latest fad is for the woman to re-
tain her family name after marriage in
stead of taking that of her husband.
Every woman has perfect right to do
this if she wants to, because there is no
law compelling her to adopt that of the
man she marries. The style has been
started anew by some of the stronger
minded Englishwomen. This alone is
sufficient to make it the proper thing for
Anglo Americans. In England, how
ever, it is necesary for the women to adj
vertise the fact that she is going to re-
tain her maiden name In this country
a man may take his wife's name instead
of her taking his, but it would probably
be better to have the change legalized
by court or Legislature in order to
prevent any trouble in relation to prop
erty or inheritances.
Wouldn't it be better to call men and
women by their proper names. The
Quakers do so, and there is nothing
offensive nor suggestive of undue fami-
liarity about it. They do 80 from prin-
ciple rather than to be odd. They say
"Call no man master" Mister is but
another term for master, and was origi-
nally used by common people when adj
dressing their superiors, or those whom
they served. As a people we are OPP
posed to titles suggestive of social rank.
Our form ''Mrs. " is merely form of the
English term Mistress, which was and is
now an undesirable title when used in
certain connections. Usage has changed
this somewhat, yet it is an unnecessary
prefix to the name of a lady.-Pittsburg
Commercial Gazette.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-04-28

When we are in earnest, really devoted to
what we are doing, we forget ourselves
This it is that makes brave soldiers 1t is the
same devotion that helps our brave firemen
to peril their lives to save those of others.
A brave young ensign during the great
Peninsula war, was observed wherever the
fight was thickest and strongest, to make his
way to the front, holding up the colors, and
to cheer the men by his wonderful daring
and courage Hour after hour he stood his
ground, and while hundreds were falling
around him, remained unhurt. At the end
of the engagement his superior officers said
to him: Carnegie, how did you manage to
stand fire as you didl You should let some
of us into the secret; you were always to the
front, and yet you have not a scratch.
What's the secretf" '.It is the kings secret,
sir, but you may know it better than l do,
for you have served him longer; l remem-
bered who was fighting for-my king--and
that gave me strength and courage SO that !
did not think of myself" Is that the way
you serve your King1
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WORTH $1,000!
TESTIMONIAL OF HON. THOMAS
PAULK, OF BERIEN COUNTY.
Would not Take 81. 900 for it-ReIieved Of
is Years suffering from Dyspepsia.

ALAPAHA, Ga,June q, lss7.-B B. Company.
Atlanta, Ga,zGentlemen / had suffered
from that terrible disease. dyspepsia, for over
fifteen years, and during that time tried every.
thing could hear of, and spent over three
hundred dollars in doctors bills, without re-
ceiving the slightest benefit. Indeed. l con-
tinued to grow worse. Finally, after l de-
SPARED Of obtainipg relief. friend recon-
mended B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm, and |
began using y; not, however, expecting to be
benefited. After using half bottle l was
satisfied that was being benefited, and when
the sixth bottle was taken / felt like a new
man. would not take $1,000 for the good II
has done me; in fact, the relief derived from
II is priceless. firmly believe that would
have died had not taken It.
Respectfully, etc, THOMAS PAULK.
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to bequeath to your children, is a strong,
clean, pure constitution-bettert than wealth,
because it will never prove cure. You can
not give what you do not possess. but moth
ers will find in DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip
ton wonderful correcting all weak
nesses, bringing their systems into perfect
condition, so that their children, Iintainted,
shall rise up to call them blessed
There is not druggist in all the land
But always keeps stock on hand.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-04-28
Drink Legislation in Austria.


The Austrian Government have,it is stated,
introduced into the Reichsrath a strong
measure for the prevention Of drunkenness.
The reason alleged is the alarming deteriora-
ton in the physique Of young men enrolled for
military service, owing 10 the spread Of
spirit drink among the humber classes. IL
will be interestingao see If the provisions of
this measure are accepted. They would be
difficult to carry in this country. where free
dom even to get drunk is still jealously
guarded. Spirit shops are 10 be closed at
Ave on Saturday afternoon, and to remain so
till five on Monday morning. Ordinary
gtoFekeepers are not to be allowed to sell
spirits, the sale Of which is to be restricted TO
public houses. confectioners and specially
licensed stores Dealers serving spirits to in
toxicated persons are 10 ba liable to arrest or
fine. No debt for spirits consumed on the
premises can be recovered by law il the
amount exceeds the value Of five iiters. The
magistrates are empowered 10 forbid retailers
30 sell spirits 10 habitual drunkards for any
period up TO twelve months. Similar legis-
lation already exists in Galicia The pro-
posal now is TO extend it TO all Austria.
Lancet.
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81 Gave Up to DE-"

KNOXVILLE. TENN, July 2, 1887.
Ihave had catarrh Of the head for six years.
went to noted doctor and he treated me for
IL, but could not cure me. he said. was over
nifty years old and gave up TO die. had
distressing cough; my eyes were swo len and
am confident could not have lived without
change. l sent and got one bottle Of your
medicine, used II, and felt better. Then got
four more, and thank God Il cured me. Use
this any way you may wish for the good Of
sufferers. MRs. MATILDA NICHOLS,
2 Florida Street.
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Living Witnesses.

Ask any one who has used DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets a, to their merits.
They will tell you that pimples, blotches and
eruptions disappear; that constipation-that
breeder of disordeTs-is relieved; that the
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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-04-28
A Good investment

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Chronic Couahs and Colds.

And all diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
can be cured by the use of ScoTT's EMUL-
SION, as it contains the healing virtues of Cod
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form. Is beautiful creamy Emulsion, pal
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taken by the most delicate. Please read: 81
consider Scott's Emulsion the remedy par
excellence in fuberculous and Strumous At
fections, 10 say nothing of ordinary colds and
throat troubles.n-W. X. S. CoNNELL, NJ. d.
Manchester, O.
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In every community there are a number Of
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they will show you how to do it.
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Judge VIM. A. Cheney, of California says
that during his term as a criminal judge, out
of every 1000 cases which came before him,
whisky had something to do with making the
criminal in 800 of these cases. That it is the
greatest evil on earth, and that he will die
before another drop shall pass his lips.
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Utah has fifteen Loyal Temperance
Legions aggregating over four hundred mem.
bers, and five W. c. 7. Unions with one
hundred members.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-04-28

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The founders. Of the Union used the
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For the blood, use n. n. y.
For scrofula, nse D. =. D.
For catarrh. use =. .. D.
For rheumatiam. use .. y. 3.
For kidney troubles, use q. d. y.
For skin diseases, use p. n n.
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For all blood poison. use D. y. y.
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A Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
the first ever organized in Mexico, has re-
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ness, softyouhfuleifcct and fine flnish. Harm.
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Supcrlcrto any Powder Paste or LIQUID for
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loM skin, all blemisiies and imperfect ons 81.
bottles at Druggists AMI Fancy Goods Dealers,
or ~ kxtress. prepaid. on receipt Of price
=. ;. WILLS, cleniist, Jersey City. Nj. U.S.A.
TROUGH ON NEURALGIA." 800 Drug.
"RoUGH ON RHEUMATISM. $50 Drug.
TROUGH ON ASTHMA" $40. Druggists.
TROUGH ON MALARIA $50. Druggists.
OF prepaid BY Ex. =. 8. VISITS. Jersey civ.
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God regards . saint in rags more than q
tabernacles now occupied by His people will
soon be leveIled with the dust; but IL matters
mot since "He has prepared for them city
--fJackson.
Lean on Jesus and he win rest you Labor
for Jesus and He will bless you. Live for
Jesu and your soul shall mount up az on an
eagles wing you shall run and never weary.
you shall walk arm In arm with Him and
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FOR POULTRY.
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Chicken Cholera and all
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