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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
BUSINESS WORLD.
DUN's REVIEW OF THE WEEK.
The Great Wheat speculations The Chief
Characteristic.

r. G. Dunn & Cos review Of trade
for the week says:
The great wheat speculation has been
the absorbing feature this week for,
though the September corner came to an
end with heavy losses for sellers, it left
the market in such a state that much
higher prices for other options were cas-
lily obtained With December wheat at
81 Is at Chicago. there came heavy sell
ing and a sharp reaction. But the state
OF the market is still against all reason.
Cash wheat sells for more at Chicago
than at Liverpool, and at one time it
would have paid to ship wheat back
from Antwerp to New York. The effects
OF this wild speculation will be injurious
0 legitimate trade, both foreign and do
nestle, and to consumers in this country
it has already brought dearer flour and
an advance in the price of bread. At
New York sales of wheat amounted 10S,-
463, 900 bushels, more than three times
the entire visible supply, and prices clos
ed 8 5S cents higher than week ago.
Corn advanced cents, with sales of l3,
900, 900 bushels and oats Taction.
SPECULATION IN PROVISIONS.
The speculative fever was felt in other
markets, ard pork rose 81 per barrel
Coffee rose 1c. with sales of 516 900
bags; and oil nearly 1c, with sales ), 73S,
000 barrels. Cotton was slightly lower,
with sales of 800, 600 bales. The wool
market has been steadily strengthening,
with advances mainly In ONO fleece aud
comblng wool, but the average OF los
qualities IS hardly quarter OF cent
higher than on Septembel l, and manu-
iacturers continue to DE prudent IN their
purchases.
THE YELLOW FEVER BLOCKADE.
Renorts from ;r,er;or no;nts arc uni-
forr,Iv fovorohlo o,ts;do Of +bo inf,enco
of reiIow fever o+ +be Sontb and even
from tb.t o,,artor comm.rc;aI accounts
arc more enronraa;ng The interrnnt,on
of traffic has b.en se,;ons and mach
harm bas hoo, dona Inf tho resnmntion
Of hus,nase ;s NOW, oranerol and ,nercbante
renort i'm ,ro,,in,r co ,ections Recai,,ts
of cottoa ara bebi,d last wear becanse
tba 9r,,,, ,s a lota one hrt are steadily in
cr.asing A. Nashville and some other
noints % esons,deTabIe s,rin@ency noe 9T resulted
frn,,, tbo ;nterr,,rt;on nj rem;ttances and
self-defensive measures of the banks, but
the situation is materially improving.
MANUFACTURING PROSPERITY.
The great branches of industry are
nolr;noI fa;r nro@ress Tbe renorted div
;dends of New Englond mills manly
ootton sboy tbat .6e nsst veor has been
dec;dedIv nrosnarons aud even in the
woolen Industry tbonoh there is much
denress;on nrodpction in manv deTart-
,,ants l. sill Isrge The demand for
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
a Roman Advantage.

A high-school master instructing his
class 10 Roman history, remarked
"There were many features OF the
Romans life which proved that their
civilization was far inferior 10 our own.
Can anv one in tho class cite some Of
these features"
Their gladiatorial combats, " said one
pupil.
sTheir sports in general, said another.
s.Their false rel on" said another.
'fIhe oppression Of the poor, said an
other
THAT is very well, " said the teacher.
"Now can any one tell me any point IN
which the Homans had the advantage
over us2
There was generel silence for
moment, and finally one boys hand went
awell. what Is it7" the teacher asked,
seThey didn't have 10 translate Nergil9 =
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13

A mocking bird in Albany, n. T.,
whistles 'BoalangeI's March.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13

During the last year 093 bodies were
creiaated in Buenos AyTes, Of when
number 742 were those Of persons VINO
had died Of cholera, smallpox, and other
coglagious dlseaaea.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-10-13
cHARLoTTE COTTON MARKET

The smaller the stalker" the bigger
tlie salesman, often.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
AFFAIRS AFLOAT.

ADMIRAL LUCE, in public speech, called attention to the pleasing fact that temper ance principles rule in the American navy now as never before.
 SIGNALS flashed from an arc lamp upon the clouds at the Cape of Good Hope, have been seen at a distance of fifty miles. This method of signaling may prove useful at sea, especially for vessels in danger.
 AN improved method of distributing oil on the waters consists of rocket to which IS attached a cyhnder filled with oil. It is said that the rocket can be fired with accu- racy from the ship, and that, when it ex- plodes, the oil is scattered just where it is wanted.
 A BOAT run by an electric motor was launched at New Yarlx harbor recently. It IS the first time that electricity has been used as a motive power for boats and the experiment proved to be 3 complete success There IS no smoke, dust or heat, and no danger of explosion.
 THE steamships plying between New York and England are carrying enormous quantities of bituminouS csal as ballast, in absence of the customary grain cargoes. The amount of coal 50 carried within the last year is 100000 tons. The foreign steamers are also increasing consumers of American coal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
Steel Lace for Summer.

You would never guess to look at girl nowadays, says the New York Matl and Eroress, what it is that she is wearing about her neck and peeping out from her pretty puffed sleeves. Lace! Yes, collars have gone by, but lace and collars alike wilt in July like flowers in the face of the sun, and her fixings do not fear to meet his ar- dent gaze at all Why should they when they are made of steel2 Steel lace is the newest novelty of all things not old. Sounds queer to talk of putting such yoke about one's neck voluntarily, does it not? but look a second time and see. The steel lace has meshes as soft, pattern as intricate and delicately woven, a thread as fine and de- tails of every sort as perfect as if done in silk. It is light and cobwebby in texture, too, floating out on the breeze if breath strikes it. It is cool, it is durable, it comes in any color you fancy; what more would YOU?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
A HANDSOME SURPRISE.
How a Good-Natured "WidOw" Was Dc ceivsd by Her Late" Husbaad.


 How Good-Natured " Widow" Was De-
 ceivsd by Her " Late" " Husbaad.
 The departments of the UAktes States Government are usually decoroHs places carried on with solemnity and digSsty, ana not given to scenes; nevertheless, some thing occurred at the Pension Omce not long ago, which makes one wish Dickens were alive to do 1t full justice-nobody else could; but still, writes the Washington cor respondent of the New York Independent, 1t is too good to lose entirely.
 The usual work was going on ia one of the rooms, when suddenly Q s41nd of pumping and humping became audlble, and then a struggling, humping, irregular noise as if a section of stone wall were trying to walk upstairs and found 1t needed more joints than had been supposed. 1t grew louder and louder, and was Hccompa- nied once in B while with a faint so-ad ot a voice remonstrating as if the stcGe wall took it hard and wanted to give f up. It drew nearer and then stopped ouoSide the door with final bump and thump, and sort of triumphant grunt from the accom- panying voice. Then the door opened and a man with sweat standing on his forehead, throwing the door wide open, engineered with another series of thumps ls~ge, fiat white stone around in front of tGH aston ished clerk, and said: "Therel' in HGiumph- ant tones. ''There! now perhaps you will believe me. I brought you papers and afadavits no end, and you wouldn't believe them. Perhaps you'll believe this when you see his tombstone. There you read It: Sacred to the memory of J. S-. Erected by his bereaved widow His tombstone is here before your eyes to prove he's dead, and now perhaps you'll believe it." and he sat down and wiped his fore head.
 The astonislsed clerk read the epitaph, but without the crestfallen air the advsncer of tombstones expected. A gleam of a smile appeared around his eyes and at the cor ners of his mouth. He turned to man sitting near, a man with damaged Looking face, and with clothes the worse fe~ wear, and & lame leg done up in q frowsy way with coarse bandages.
 "Well, wouldn't a-thought it of Sarah Jane," and he smote his other leg with fat hand, bristling with hairs. ''1 must say it's handsome in her-al the sa:ae. I'm glad I ain't under it. 'Tain't oftel man reads his own epitaph;" and he tuned to the other who had brought it in, with a rough grin, an appreciation Of ths scene coming over him.
 " You-you meant to leave her-you ain't deadl" stammered the other.
 q ain't half dead, n I meant to leSve her till heard she was gettin' 0 pension on my merits, n I could't stand that. She a-roll- ing in luxury and me hard-worki7' man. I've come back to roll, too, or else stop her fun"
 The adyancer of tombstones arose and prepared to withdraw with his strong proof.
 "Of all the mean men"-and then he paused, unable to think of any parallel, and 0 thought occurred to him. "Yc1'u be wantin' this some time; hadn't you better take it against the needl"
 But the damaged man waved it away " The date would be wrong"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
ConIon Bros. & Go.
 BOSTON Dry Goods, Shawl, Cloak and Suit Store. And Housekeepers' Emporium
Popular Entrance Floor.
ATTRACTIONS FOR
 THIS WEEK.
Stupendous Sacrifice Sale that caps the climax of
 Low Prices.

We will sacrifice during this sale the most complete and desirable line of goods in corsets, gloves, silk and lace mitts ladies and children's hosiery; ladies white muslin gause, merino. lisle thread and silk UNDERWEAR
 Having to dispose of the large stock of l.. NJ. Bates X Co, purchased by us at the sheriff's sale together with our own gig antic stock, and knowing from experience that the quickest way to do it ill the short est time is to put it before the people at such low prices that will put to blush all pretended competitors prices. Every article is d distinct prize and the price quoted is only one fourth original cost The few selections appended are a mere outline of our wonderful offerings:
 Ladies White Muslin Sets, consisting of Chemise, Night Dress, Skirt, Drawers and Corset cover, all for 1.50, worth $J Ladies' Lisle Thread Vests i'll all the beau tiful shades, 1Oc, worth S1 GO Children's fast black, ribbed Hose, with white feet, in all sizes, for 61c box
 worth S1. p Goods offered at our usual low prices al ways prove to be a tempting consideration to judicious purchasers, but goods at less than manufacturers prices are novelty that will prove irresistible.
 CONLON BROS & co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
EXPLODING A CAYMAH.

flow an Old Tar Exterminated 9 vora-
 cious Crocodile.
 "Yes," said Uncle Cap, II have E9t only seen hundreds of aligators and crcoodtles in the course of my wanderings, but once had the pleasure of destroying in D novel and most effectual manner great n3n-eat- ing cayman, as the crocodile is called in South America"
 "Was he like my alligatorl" asked Bryce
 "Very like him, tho only difference being that while your alligator is about sixteen inches long, my cayman was a little over sixteen feet, and as ugly 8 looking monster as ever swan. had been detached from the Porpoise, and ordered to explore DOT tion of Venezuela, in company with party Of American engineers, who were con- structing telegraph line for the Govern ment of that country. We were following down tributary of the great river Ozinoco, and rested one Sunday at little village on the bank of the stream. During the after noon, as we were all lying asleep in our hammocRs, there came a'terrible screaming and crying from the village, and we ran to see what was up.
 It seemed that several boys had been bathing in the river just below the village, when all st once, without the slightest warning, one of them had been seized and drawn under the turbid waters by the great devil cayman', as the Indians called one of these creatures which had long been ter TOT to the community.
 "I suggested to the chief of the engineers, fine young fellow named Roberts, that we set trap for the man-eater, and after ex- blaming my idea, got him to agree to Cry it. AS we were to be in that vicinity fer sev- eral days, we waited until we thought 1t was about time for the cayman to be hungry again. Then we shot fat monkey, sewed inside of him stone bottle containing five pounds of powder, inserted in it the ends of two long coils of fine wire, bound these to strong ropes of equal length, and connected the other ends with the little test battery that we carried.
 "When all was ready we floated our bait, upheld by two inflated bladders, near where the boy had been seized, and crouched In the bushes to await developments. We had waited in perfect silence for more than an hour, and were about ready to give 1t up, when there came ripple i'll the water, and huge head, with horrid open jaws, was cautiously lifted. Then the jaws closed with a snap upon our bait, the head in- stantly disappeared. and the ropes began to run swiftly out, showing that the monster was making for deep water. 1 had charge of the battery, and quickly connected the wires. Like a flash there came B deep muft1ed explosion, torrent of blood stained water was thrown high in the air, and mingled with it were fragments of tho scaly hide of the monster, in whose side hole two feet square had been blown.
 ''The poor natives were at first terrified, then mystifed, and finally overjoyed at the success of our experiment., and ever after ward they treated us like beings possessed of supernatural powers. Notwithstanding this4 we noticed that the boys did not seem to care for bathing for some time after w2rd.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
Cloak and Suit,
 ParlOr Floor.

The enormous quentity of choice costumes just arrived from the sheriff sale of the bank rupt stock Of l.. M. Bates & Co, Twenty third street, Sixth ave, New York, have crowded our spacious parlors, in fact uncom- fortably so. The room we mus t have for our fall goods which will soon commence to arrive and the money we must have so as to be able to take advantage of opport- tunities like the above as the oc- cur frequently if one only keeps on the alert for them. The var iety is so extensive it would be tedious to enumerate ali in detail. To say we will sell you a '4adies' White Lawn Suit for $3.25 gives you no idea of values. The ex- cellency of style and workman ship of these goods, (which, bear i'll mind, were manufactured for the Sixth ave trade that is the finest in ths country,) can only be fully appreciated by an in spection. The old saying is. "there is salways a pick to the last, but first choice is most always the best
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
Probably AnseIs' Tears.

The latest meteor story is one that is al- legged to have fallen near Kiew, Russia, and which, when broken open, is said to have been found full of small diamonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
New England Disenfectant Co.

are now prepared to furnish all kinds of Deoderizer and Disenfectant and sure preventative for Buffalo Bugs and Moth Wax and all kinds pertaining to the all business between sunrise and sunset, and have control of all Disenfectants used i'll the Nansatuck Valley, Meriden, Dan
 bury and New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
Rep2rte0.

They had whirlsd around in the steps of the waltz,
 And dismay had spread o'er his face. For he found just then, at the end of the dance A button was caught in her lace. He colored, and then in embarrassed tones, When the dance had gone quite through: 'Pray, pardon my boldness," he sstd, with 7 smile,
 "But you see I'm attached to you Then roguishly glancing, she answered at once: Don't let that worry you so; For quickly you'd see. if you'd only halftry. This attachment is mutual, you know"
 -Paie Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
CONLON BROS & co.
Basement Floor,

Bargains from the sheriff's sale! we have always found it paid us to sell at reduced prices all goods we have secured at prices lower than the market figures, thus giving you an oppor- tunity to purchase at extremely low prices, and at the same time insuring Us rapid Sale of the stock, and, consequently, a quick return of the money. We would call attention to a line of Towels, Crochet Quilts, Scotch Ginghams, SateeGs, Velvets and Silks. These lots are mixed anI of so many different styles and quail ties that it would be impossible to quote prices, but on examina- tion you will find that never in the history of the dry goods trade in Waterbury were such values ever offered for the money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
The Left Foot tho Largest.

"The left foot, please" said shoe csaler as customer was about to test the ssxe of pair of shoes by trying one upon his right foot. "You see," explained the cealer, the left foot is larger than the right. Every body to whona make that statement is surprised, for people believe that ia the case of the feet as well as the bands the right isthe larger. Observation has convinced me. however, that while the right hand is larger than the left, the left foot is larger thea the riphti
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
Mechanics Hotel.
149 so. MAIN ST.

Newly Furnished throughout Board and Rooms by the day or week a1 reasonable rates. Meals to order aB all hourg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
POEMS OF THE PRESENT.
Tho Wedding of the Moon.

Tho Wedding of the Moon. Who's heard of the wedding of the Moons The tale Is worth a passing rhyme. Old Vulcan played the loud bassooa, And all the dancing stars kept time. The bride, she wore misty vail,
 But beautifully shone her eyes. The groom, they say, looked somewhat pale Yet filled the air with happy signs. They had motley company
 The Water-Carrter, Scorpion, Built The Archer, Lion, Gemlni-
 In fact, of guests the sky was full Smiled Cassiopeia from her chair;
 Orion gave the bride his blessing; But Berenice of the shining hair
 I'm told her envy was distressing. The Great and Little Bear danced wen Like merry mother and her cub; And just for once-'tis strange to tell- Big Hercules gave up his club The groom, Why, who else but the SuHs He like bridegroom, you have heard Comes forth, rejoicea his race to run;
 And the Moon took him at his word. The wedding done, the bridegroom straight Set out upon his bright careert And-oh, dear me, how sad a fate !-
 They have not met for many year. But still, wherever he may roam,
 He hopes to see his dear wife soon. Poor, splendid Sunl he has no home
 Until once more he joins the Moon.
 -GeOr0e PdTSoilS LathroD, il S. S. 7TnsSa.
 On Revising Discarded Poem. The Song made and cast away Comes singing to my heart to-day, And pleads: II know my many faults; Iknow that here's rhyme that halts, And there-a thipg we both abhor-- A very much-mixed metaphor. In certain passages, hold My story IS not clearly told; Those lack dramatic touch, and these Are clouded with parentheses. And yet, by dropping here and there The dactyls that we'll may spare. And forging new ones, just to bind The sequence, you will surely find I'm not so poor little thing. pray you, sing me-" So sing. And if these random couplets seem Too light prelude to the rhyme Why, 'tis the sun that casts the shade; Of gall and honey life is made; A discord helps the perfect note On harpstring or in linnet's throat; Crouched in the blue of April skies The unleashed lightning somewhere lies. So let Thalia laugh; anon Melpomene comes sweeping on. One actor in both parts appears; The self-same eyes that smile, shed tears.
 Thomas Batley AIdrich, in Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
Cupid's Geography.

Cup1OS O0OBr2pnys When we are far apart, my love, The world is very widei But 1t assumes 8 different shape When we are side by side. For then 'tts so diminutiye To our ecst2tic view, We half imagine 1t was made Just large enough for twol
 w R Hav5ls {R LifS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
To Destroy Vermin

A novel means of destroying caterPsllars and other animated pests of trees and shrubbery is the juice of the leaves and stems or tomato plants. Boil the leaveo and stems Of the tomato until the juice has eeen extracted and pour this upon the af.scted shrubs and trees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-16
A July CrOps

 Now doth the busy farmer pause From agricultural labor, And swap Q friendly word or two
 With every passing neigh6eE; Upon the subject of the crops He earnestly disoourses, Or dwells It length upon the theme Of raising cows and horses. Betimes he takes . ride to town To stock up on provisions, (Of herdes of city visitors He's having frequent visious), And with him takes his little store Of last years hsrd-eRrned dollars !" To trick the women folks all out In ribbons, pins and collars" And when the visitors arrive He meets them at the station, Ana gives them hearty welcome to Ills humble habitation;" He bids them make themselves ito hum" And smiles upon them blandly, He brings his choicest fodder" out And entertains the ID grandly. They lay aside their city airs, E'ormalitfes and laceA And fit themselves out to enjoy ''The best of country placesl" With laugh and shout they romp about In careless, happy fashion, AS kuOuRn CuJOyu4S WSCc bO t0SA Life's only occupation. A week or two they tarry in The ''veritable Eden," Then back into the city's whtrl Reluctantly they speeden: With compliments and gratitude They load the genial granger, But when their visit he returns To them he is a stranger. When they are gone list he makes Of damages and expenses, And when he sees tho whole it quite Deprives him of his senses; His dairy, cellar, garden, all Bear evidence convincing That city folk with country fare Arc any thing but mIncing. Of all the crops (the farmer finds) That in the country flourish The crop of city visitors The hardest Is to nouriSh; And while above all other crops That come up 'tis the surests When all accounts are balanced it Is found to pay the poorest.
 -FTank B. WeLch. iis A1lec5os.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-30
In I,Iief. aud to the Point.

Dyspepsia is terrible. Disor6ered
liver is misery. Indigestion is = foe to
good nature.
The human digestive apparatus is
one Of the most complicated and won
derful things in existence. 1t is easily
put out Of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food,
bad cookers, mental worry, late hours,
irregular habits, and many other
things which ought not to be, have
made the American people q race of
d~yspep,ics.
But Green's August Flower has
done q wonderful work in reforming
his ssd business and making the
American people 10 healthy that they
can enjoy their meals and be happy.
Remember:-No hsppiless without
health. But Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness TO the
dyspeptic. Ask your druggist for n
bottle. Seventy-tive cents.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-03-30
You Can't Make "a samson

Out Of an sttenusted dude, with meAgre legs
pigeon chest and . slight cough. But 4 man or
woman to whom constitutional yigor has been de.
MET eau get il to q very considerable extent by the
persistent use, in regularly prOportioned, alter
mated doses, Of Americas chief tonic, IIo,tetteTs
tOmach Biuen. To the nerves and muscles Of
the sto mach thar genial nvigorant impsrts tone,
and to It's operations regularity. The Proximats
result is thorough digestion and complete assimi-
latiOn Of tie food, and the ultimate sequence, blood
Fertile with the element u muscular tissue, a
healthy 'ppetiie, nightly r'st un Impaired, and a
dissp pearsnes % the nervous symptoms 10 which
etiOlated invalids are always subject, and which
they are very prone 10 take for the msuifestatlobs
Of serious organic disease, and dose acc rs ngl,.
In diseases Of the kidneys aud bladder, alvays rx-
c~essiyely seskening, and for constipation. fever
aud ague, aud liver complaint. use the Bitters.