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Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

Former harvard graduate lmeoting
old college chum out West)-Guppins,
old boy, I'm delighted to meet YOU.
So you did go into journalism after all.
This rs nice little printing-office you
have, too. But where are all your
boys? Are you running the shop to-
day with only one handp
Guppins somewhat embarrassed)-
Glad to-er-see you, Croxton. I'm
not exactly running the Office to-day.
This gentleman isn't one of the hands.
Mr.. Croxton, my friend Mr.. Gill. Mr..
Gill is the--er-sheriff.- Chicago 1ri6-
u5le
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
When the Dinner Bell Rings.

It is pleasant 10 know that the prandial re-
past will be followed by no penitential pangs.
The dyspeptic, to regain digestion and exile
forever the manifold symptoms that assail
him, should begin early and persist in q
course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Then
will he find peace valnly sought before.
Biliousness, constipation, kidney ailments
and debility are remedied by the Bitters.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
ERUPTION of the Skin Cured.
BROCKvILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA,
nnnNrralNar y 1SSS

&
December 2, 1885,
I have used BRANDRETH's PILLS for the
past fifteen years, and think them the best
cathartic and anti-bilious remedy known.
For some five years / suffered with an
eruption of the skin that gave me great
pain and annoyance. tried different blood
remedies, but, although gaining strength,
the itching was unrelieved. | finally cen-
cluded to take thorough course of BRAID
RETH's PILLS. took six each night for
four nights, then five, four, three, two, less
ening each time by one, and then for one
month took one every night, with the hap
py result that now my skin is perfectly
clear and has been so ever since.
ED VENNEY.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

A DANGEROUS place-the Straits OF
Messina; if the poor mariner escapes the
rocks of Charybdis on the one side, he IS
in imminent peril of getting knocked
Scilly on the other.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

While wedding party was watt
ing for squire to perform the cere-
mony at Alpharetta. Ga, the groom
excused himself and fed. The bride
proposed to the groomsman on the spot
and they were married within an honr.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

Is offered by the publishers q THE YoUTH's
COMPANION for the best short stories. There
are three prizes of 81 900 each, three of $50
each and three of $3.50 each. No other paper
pays SO literally to obtain the very best mat
ter for it's subscribers. The publishers will
send a circular on receipt of stamp, giving
the conditions of this offer. Tue COMPANION
has Two Million Readers week. Every
family shottfd take it. Amy new subscriber
who sends 81 row, will receive it free to
January /, 1889, and & full years. subscrip-
ton from that date Address YoUTH's
COMPANION, 43 Temple Place, Boston, Mass.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

The physician who depends on the graft
tude of his patient for his fee is like the
traveller who waited on the bank of the
river for it to cease flowing in order that
he might cross-Medicdl Era.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

CoUGHs AND COLDS. Those who are suffer
ing from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, etc,
should try BRowN's BRONCHIAL TEoGHEs.
Sold Only In b0roS.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

FoJI. .,oisons tnat accumulate in the blood
and rot the machinery of the system, are
eradlcated and expelled by using Prickly
Ash Bitters, medicine that will not irri-
tate the stomach or bowels. 1t acts in q
gentle manner on these delicate organs,
and restores health in every case.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

WHY is slightly warmed beef steak like
an honest politician? Indignant chorus
because it is extremely rare''-Wester1a
PlOlCmdn.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

JUDGES are generally very slow to com
NIT themselves but they haven't this con
sideration for other people e-Rochester Jc'c
ish TidinJs.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

THE best way to make light of trouble
some note is to get possession OF 1t and
burn it-.Western PloiCmdn
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

A FOOLISH woman with lots Of money is
the merchants salvation. Globe.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

EXPLOSIONS of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

In soliciting doughnations for charitable
purposes don't forget to call upon the
bakers. .-Pfttsburgh Chronicle.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

SOME men are always willing to stand
up for the ladies-excepting perhaps, IN a
horse -car.-YOnkers Statesman.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

THE hotel waiter who accepts too many
gratuitles is apt to get tipped out of stu.
ation.-BostOn Gazette.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

THE exercising Of horses just before a
race is the preamble. Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

IT was the lady who thought she was
going to swoon who had faint suspicion.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

WARS in namel Too many ''eye-open-
ersn will make q Uaan blind drunk ~
NO171StOrn Herald.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

THE Lick Observatory-the postage STAMP
Window-N. Y Dispatch.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

THE fruits of dissension are no doubt put
up in family jars Detroit Free Press.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

COOP only when used up-the umbrella
Life.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

KNOWLEDGE Of our duties is the mo st
usei sui part of philosophy.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

WHY is the practice of praising children
like orum2 BecSuss its laudsnum.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

IL afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac
Thorn pson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

DOUBLE dealing-taking hand from the
bottom of the deck.-Merehant TrGveler.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

Trr girl with the sloe- black eye sees
ouick enough.-N. 6. PicGyi'c.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24

THERE wasn't much profit IN stocks when
they were employed as instruments OF pun
ishme nj. t.-Siftings.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-11-24
$4,000 in Prizes

THE first compfets sewing machine was
patented by Elias Howe, Jre. 1916.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
A Fuegan Doctor.

Almont Barnes in an article on the ma
tives of Terra del Fuego, situated at tho
southern extremity of South America,
says:
Tho doctors or ''jakamusch" arc the
only ''learned men," but are held in lit
tie estimation and have no authority.
course, enters wigwam with the usual
gravity and with hIs head sprinkled with
sand or ashes. lie also wears a head
dress of feathers of aquatic birds and in
dulges in landscapes upon his body
painted in various colors. After getting
the patients idea of what is the matter
he goes into convulsion, makes horrible
noises with his mouth and nose, and
finally elects, seemingly from his stom-
ach, pieces of lances, points of arrows,
ETC., as Fuegans believe that sickness is
caused by the introduction of such arti-
cles into their bodies by malignant spir
its. II these violent remedies (Which are
not inflicted upon the patient, however,
do not speedily produce satisfactory re-
suits, the doctor is quite likely to be
driven away with clubs and whips. The
thoughtful explorer remarks that in this
''the Fucgans are much more advanced
than we are" 1t is further remarked
that the ability Of these Southern medi-
cal men to hide things in their mouths is
surprising, yet this is part of their ed
ucation, usually left to the patients else
where.
The Fuegans believe that after death
separates the body and spirit the latter
Oohs ROAMING fhro,isrh the yvoodq and
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
rhe Funeral Month Of March.

An observant metropolitan barber says that
he can tell ones physical condition by tile
state of his hairl
The Bible tells us that with his hair gone
Samson lost his strength. The Romans COLI
sIdered badness serious affection and Julius
Cesar was never quite satisfied with himself
because his poll was bare
The face, however, is the open book, and
one can readily trace in its various express
sions. lines, changes and complexion the state
of the system.
The eye that is unusually bright and yet
has pallid brightness, the face upon whose
cheeks nature paints rose of singular beauty
aud flush, more marked in contrast with the
alabaster appearance of the forehead and
nose and lower part of the face, IS one of
those whom the skilled physician will tell you
will some day dread the funereal month of
March, because it is then that consumption
reaps its richest harvest. Consumption they
tell us is caused by this, that and the other
thing. by microbes in the air, by micro-organ-
isms in the blood by deficient nutrition, by
thousand and one things, but whatever the
cause, decay begins with cough and the
remedy that will effectually stop the cause Of
that cough cures the disease of the lungs.
That is all there is of it.
The cough is an evidence of a wasting. To
stop it effectually, a remedy must be used
and then heal the lung and do away with the
cough. This is the power. special to itself,
possessed alone by Warmers Log Cabin Cough
and Consumption remedy. This is no new
tangled notion Of narcotics and poisons, but
an oldfashioned preparation of balsams,
roots and herbs, such as was used by our
ancestors many years ago, the formula of
which has been secured exclusively by the
present manufacturers at great trouble and
expense 1t is not mere cold dryer. 1t is a
system-searcher and upbuilder and con-
sumption expellant. Where others fail, it
wins, because it gets at the constitutional
cause and removes it from the system.
j. W. Hensaw, of Greensboro, Pa, on Jan.
IS, 1883, reported that " he had derived more
real benefit for the length of time, from
Warmers Log Cabin Cough and Consump-
ton remedy than he had for years from the
best state physicians"
If you have cough, night sweats, "posi-
tive assurance in your own mind that you,
oh-you, have no consumption" and yet lose
flesh, appetite, courage, as your lungs waste
away you may know that soon the funereal
month of March will claim you, unless
promptly and faithfully you use the article
named If other remedies have failed try
this one thoroughly. If others are offered,
insist the more on trying this unequalee
preparation.
Some persons are prone to consumption,
and they should never allow the disease to bs
come seated.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
"Cat-Tails."

The Rev. Thomas Morong has written
an interesting account OF the well-known
"cat-tails" of our swamps. Their pro-
ductivcness is enormous. lie finds that
single ''cat-tail' of average length
say five inches will yield 60, 900 perfect
seeds, and some larger ones may give
10000. The seeds have hairy perigone
which enables them TO float long dis
tances in the air. The plants often APP
pear in swampy places long distances
away from where they are known to
grow, and this has been attributed to
seeds brought in mud on the feet Of
water birds; but in view of Mr.. Morong's
observations such guess is not neces-
gary TO account for their appearance.
here are but three species native to
North America. One grows in Mexico
and the West India Islands, and is an
enormous cat.tail. A form found by the
Rev. +. l. Greene had stalks fifteen TO
eighteen feet high, and ''cat-tail' of
three feet. The natives of New Zealand
make bread Of the pollen Of some spe-
cies. and in the State OF New York the
leaves have been used for baskets, and
the bottoms Of chairs. DIR. Morong does
not mention what we believe 10 be
fact, that the young shoots are used as
vegetable, as asparagus is used in the
North Of Unrope. The pollen is also in
hammable, and used as cheap substi-
tute for the pollen of lycopodium. -La-
depsaienf.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
Domestic Things Made Musical.

There is store on Broadway where
almost everything That enters into the
household economy of people keeping
houses or living in apartments is sub
iected through Swiss inventive genius
into supplying musical airs.
The very chairs people sit on in par
Tors and dining rooms are made, after
two seconds manipulation, to give forth
an air from the latest opera that will
keep on filling the room with melody
from eight to fifteen minutes.
The teapot or cofeepot on the break
fast-table is rendered musical without
interfering with its customary duty to
fill the cup. The bird suspended by the
window resembling robin red breast
perched in beautiful gilt cage will,
though not native of the wild woods.
sing quite as well and accurately, inspired
by the musical machinery within its tiny
anatomy.
Plates and dishes can be made to play
tunes during meal hours and the bou-
quet of flowers on the centre of the table
can have bird precisely like one i'm
ported from the Hartx Mountains, called
a canary, which will sing with sweet and
Billiard balls, painted red, white, and
blue. are turned into fountains Of music.
Ladies' toilet cases are converted into
music boxes without in the last degree
encroaching on the space required for
perfume and powder-holdcrs and the
other requisites of lady's dressing case.
In a glass inside the store is pair of
imitation greyhounds, and pair of ele-
plants true to life and these are simply
music-boxes in disguise, and so is the
monkey who smokes cigarette while he
also plays the latest air from one of the
minstrel shows.
The smallest music-bo is about the
size of mans average-sited timepiccc,
and plays an air as clearly and accurately
as one ten times as big. The price of
this is IS cents, and the next largest,
playing two tunes, $l.S5.
The large boxes, which wind up by a
lever and are kept in motion by power
full springs, range in price from SIS to
$50. Those with bells in sight from $50
to 500, according to size with bells,
drums and castanets in sight, $50 to
1925.
In addition to all the rest of the things
made musical are water and milk pitch
ers, cuspidOrs, frames of paintings hang
ing on the walls, dolls, saucers, and
stands for teapots and hes.-Nep York
Telegram.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
Quicker than the Telegraph.

When the first vessel completed the
passage of the then new Erie Canal, in
1925, there being no such thirg as a
telegraph in those days, the news was
communicated to New York and to Buff
falo by cannon placed within hearing of
each other all the way along from Al
bany to each of the other cities. The
signal was passed along in this way from
Albany to New York city and back
again to Albany in fifty-eight minutes.
This is quicker than telegraph message
can be sent over the same route and an
swered nowadays, considering the time
usually consumed in the delivery at each
end. Waterloo ca. ~ Observer.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
TWELVE YEARS AFFLICTED.


BLuFfrON, ISD., Feb 9, 1887.
have been afflicted with blood 20 son for
twelve years Have used prescription from
physicians offered me during that period.
Through the druggist, w. A. Gutc.ius, pro-
cured one bottle Of -. lB. Il. and since have
used three bottles,and am satisfied II has done
me moro good than anything ever used. ]
am almost well, aud am sure, within two Or
three weeks viii be perfectly we'll, after
twelve years suffering intensely. Write or
address JOSEPH FEIsT
Wells Co, Ind. Baker and Confectioner.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

'.For years have had chest trouble
amounting to nothing short OF consumption
/ st,U how others in like condition had been
cured by the use of DR.. Pierces Golden Med
ical Discovery. and resolved to test its merits
in my own case The results are SO plane as
hardly to require a bitstock or any auger-
ment in favor OF this crate remedy. 1t does
a,ciit claims! II builds up the system, sup
ports and strengthens where others fail" He
adz: .sMy r, covery, which is now on a sure
Foundation, hinges entirely on the compass
of this wonderful Restorative, having tried
other remedies without bit Of relief"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
The manufacture of false teeth fol
horses is new industry.
The Experience Of mrs. Peters.

The Experience Of MRS. Peters.
Mrs. Peters had ills.
Mrs Peter, had ,,hill4,
Mrs Peters was sure she was going to die
They dosed her with pills,
With powders and squills,
With remedies wet, and with remedies
dry.
Many medicines lured her,
But none of them cured her.
Their names and their number nobody
could tell;
And she soon might have died,
But some "Pelletsn were tried,
That acted like magic, then she got we'll.
The magic "Pellets" We're DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets the original Lit
tie Liver Pills. They cured Mrs. Peters, and
now she wouldn't he without them.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

Use after each meal SCoTT's EMULSION
with Hypcfhosphites 1t is as palatable as
milk. and easily digested. The rapidity with
which delicate people improve with its use is
wonderful Use it and try your weight. As
a remedy for Consumption, Throat affections
and Bronchitis, it is unequal. Please read:
81 used Scott's Emulsion in child eight
months old with with good results. He gained
four pounds in a very short time"-THo.
PRIM, NJ D.. Alabama,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
Don't nnwk, SPIT, Cough.

suffer dizziness, indigestion, inflammation Of
the eyes, headache, lassitude. inability topper
form mental work and indisposition for bodi-
ly labor, and annoy and disgust your friends
and offensive breath and constant efforts to
clean your nose and throat, when DR.. Sage's
"Catarrh Remedy" will promptly relieve you
of discomfort and suffering, and your friends
of the DISGUSTING and needless infections Of
your loathsome disease!
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

Synlptoms-Moisture; intense itching and
continue tumoIS form, which often bleed and
ulceratc, becoming very sore. SwAYNE'S
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleeding,
heals liberation, and in many cases removes
the tumors. Equally eflicacious in curing all
Skin Diseases. DIR. SWAYNlI g. SON, Phil
adelphia Sent 10y mail for SO cts. Also sold
by druggists.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
MAKES AN OLD MAN YOUNG.

=. 81 bought bottles OF your Botanic
Blood Balm from my friend II. d. Ballard, at
campobeilo, s. G. Ihave been using it three
weeks. II appears to give me new life and new
strength. If there Is anything that will make
an old man young ii is y. Il. b. / am willing
tosell it. can earnestly and honestly recom-
mend Botanic Blood Balm
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
HONEST OPINIONS.
BIB HAS NO Equal.

Candor compels us 10 admit that some one
has long known the ingredients Of b. b. q
But since it has never been put before the puo-
lie, and since one of the present proprietors
originated the prescription and used it for
years in his practice, il is original.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

James Albert, the winner of the six days
walking match in New York city, made a
speech in which he expressed the belief that
total abstinence from Intoxicating drinks
was the prime factor in his success. The
New York Sun says: His bit of oratory
made good temperance appeal"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

To the Editor:-Please inform your readers
that have a positive remedy for the above
named disease By its timely use thousands
cured. shall be glad to send two bottles Of
my remedy FREE to any of your readers who
have consumption if they will send me their
Express and p o. address. Respectfully.
I. A. SLOCUM. NJ. H.. Isl Pearl ST.. N. Y.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
THE BEST PURIFIER MADE.

DAMASCUS, GA. June 20 1887.
have suffered with cataTrlI for about four
years and after using four bottles Of botanic
Blood Balm lind my general health greatly
improved, and il could keep out OF the bad
weather would he cured. believe IL is the
best purifier made. Very respectfully,
l.. w TuompsoN
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

A number Of youths in ShcIbina. Mo-.
have organized themselves into an aid
society. The object is to see chat the
poor widows Of that town have their
wood sawed and placed in the shed with.
out cost. The boys 90 from house u
house after having finished their own
work and perform the mission for which
they are organized.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

Mansfield Ohio high school has set part
Temperance day and given out topics TO
the pupils on the leading workers of the pres
emit time. This is good thought for all
teachers and unions, and suggests practical
method of work.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

The first Woman's Christian Temperance
Union ever formed in Mexico was recently
organized in the city of Mexico, with Mrs. f.
will have to be used in conducting the work.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

s1 zz DIR. Pierce's Favor
Hnnu lite Prescription is the
DV"" 0utgrowth, or result, of
4 In WnuEN this great and valuable
~ WuhiEH. experience. Thousands
H'S1-1E-'H1---z'a11a of testimonials, received
from patients and from physicians who
have tested it in the more aggravated and
Obstinate cases which had baflled their skill,
prove it 10 be the most wonderful remedy
ever devised for the relief and cure of suf-
fering women. IL is not recommended rs
n "cure-al." but rs most perfect Specific
for womans peculiar diseases.
.-.-.z.z,v,--z-,v.-.. As "a powerful, in-
Ia N., vigOrating tOnfcs it
III PUNtHFul l imparts strength to the
whole system, and to the
l0uIn uterlls. or womb and its
hUnIOs \ appcndlgcS, in particu-
lar. For OverwOrked,
sworn out" run down." debilitated
teachers. miliners, dressmakers seam
stresses "shop- girls" housekeepers, nurs-
ing mothers, aud feeble women generally.
Dr. Pierccs Fayorte Prescription is the
greatest earthly boon, being unequaled as
an appetizng cordial and restorative tonic.
II promotes digestion and assimilation of
food, cures nausea, weakness OF stomach,
indigestion, bloating and cructations OF gas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

N. z. Vondbic q Co.
have been using D. z. b. in my family as a
bl' cd purifier. Have never used any medicine
to equal it, Respec fully, Mrs. II. NJ LAWS
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

If afflicted with sore eyes use DIR. Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at25c. per bottle
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24

One Of the latest uses to which paper
has been put is the building of chimneys.
1t is made in the form of blocks which
are Joined with silicious cement.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-03-24
TEE oUTGRoWTH OF VAST EXPERIENCE

and distressing almenss cni