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The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Feeding a Big City.

The business OF producing and provid-
ing food for mankind furnishes livelihood
to majority of the race. Generals in
command OF armies of 10000 or $4,000
men have been brought to ignominious
defeat and fight for the lack of power to
supply them with food; aud yet popnla-
tion of two and one-hah millions people
in and around New York is supplied with
food every day aud for every meal from
all parts of the world. Ten thousand head
of cattle are slaughtered every week to
provide New York with beef, and that is
not more than one-half the beef that is
consumed there. Some of the beef comes
in on loot; the rest in refrigerator cars
from the West. Swine are brought in
dressed; but sheep are killed in the city.
The greater part of the fresh fish supply
Of the city comes in refrigerator cars from
Boston and Gloucester; the rest comes to
the markets in fishing-boats. Enough fish
| is kept ahead in the cold storehoase to
last the city two or three weeks
The vegetables come from almost every
where. Lettuce is mainly brought from
near Boston, where one firm ships $780,.
900 worth of it each year. Enormous
| amounts of celery come from Kalamazoo,
Mich. The South supplies the early veg
etables, and some Of them come from Flor
ida. They come on refrigerator cars and
| because they can be safely shipped aud
easily kept, they no longer command
fabulous prices. But the bulk of the
green vegetable business is still done in
| the old way by farmers who come in
from their places Eve to thirty and more
miles awsy and sell their produce from
their wagons. Some of them start 10 the
afternoon and drive all night, often sleep
| ing on their wagons and only waking
when their trained horses have brought
them to the ferries at one and two o'clock
at night. The Gansevoort market is the
only place where they are allowed to ex-
pose their struck" for sale 10 the city, and
there it is sold to dealers. In summer
time as many as 5000 wagons day are
driven in.
The cattle on q Thousand hills daily
contribute the milk that New York con-
sumes the next day. The farmer gets
from one and one-balf to two and one.half
cents quart for it and the consumer pays
eight and ten. The difference is divided
among the railroads. commission mer-
chants and peddlers, the latter getting
several cents a quart. One OF the curious
things of the provision business is that
eggs laid in Holland and Germany get to
New York in less time than from some
Western States and are actually cheaper
than fresh eggs laid in this country, the
reason being that they are rated as "limed
eggs"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

JUST WHY This WILL BE THE WoRsT
W1NTER.-Old man Wigs, a well-known
weather prophet of Northern Idaho, an
nounces that the winter yet to come will
be the severest ever known. He bases his
prediction on the assertion that the moon
is away out of it's place in the heavens,
being several degrees farther North than
usual. which, in his opinion, is an unfail.
ing sign of cold weather.
"I never knew it to fall" be said the
other day, in discussing the matter. ''1f
the moon had only gone little out of its
way I wouldn't say word, but it il
at least 5000 miles further North than il
has any business to be. Three times now
since l have lived here this thing has
happened, and there has always been kill
ing weather. One time it was so cold
that the earth cracked and men were fro
zen stiff standing up. | never saw the
moon so far North before though, and
tell you to look out for what's a-coming.'
Portland OregOniGn.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Brother Jonathan.

The origin of this term, as applied to
the United States, is as follows:
When General Washington, after being
appointed commander OF the army of the
Revolutionary War, went to Masssehu-
setts to organize it, he found great want
of ammunition and other means of defense;
aud on one occasion it seemed that no
means could be devised for the necessary
safety. Jonathan Trumbull, the elder,
was then Governor of the State of Con
neclicut; and the General, placing the
greatest reliance on his excellency's judg-
ment, remarked: "We must consult Broth
er Jonathan on the subject" The Cen
eral cid so, aud the Governor was success
full in supplying many OF the wants of the
army; and thencefor ward, when difficulties
arose, and the army was spread over the
country, it became by-phrase, "We must
consult Brother Jonatban;" aud the name
has now became a designation for the
whole country, as John Bull has for Eng
land,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

How He LOST HIS .S1TUAT1oN.-The
editor of the Waynesville (Pa.) RepubH
can asked his nephew, "How came you,
James, to lose your place?"
swell, Pll tell you," was the reply. 81
had an easy berth; got my seventy five
dollars a month; had an assistant; didn't
have to get down till eight in the morn
ing; left at five; bad chance to take life
easy, but gradually began to take it too
easY-didn't get down until nine in the
morning instead of eight; waited to smoke
two cigars instead of one; grew careless
of my money, used four dollars where
had been using two.
"First, knew my salary was cut down
a little, and then little more; but
couldn't take the hint, but fretted about
my poor situation, and one morning
walked up after a nights spree, and 10!
didn't have any situation at all. But I'll
tell you what did have, uncle, I had my
experience"
That youth is working at forty-fve dol
lars month now, instead of seveaty-five
but he already has six hundred dollars il
the bank Would that more of our youth
might be profted by his experience.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

THE DANGER OF LEPRosY.-Tbe in.
PRODUCTION of leprosy into the United
States must be stopped and the terrible
disease stamped out at once or it will be
the most unmanageable of all epidemics
that ever visited our" land. There is nc
longer any question of its being commu
nicable. The lepers have invaded British
Columbia and had such free access to the
Indians that the whole race of red men il
infected. The sntsgonism to Chinese i'm
migration will be more widespread than
ever, and will be based on something be
sides race prejudice. It would be far bet.
ter to stop quarantining against yellow
fever and small -pox, for while the latter
kill more quickly, leprosy devours its vic
tins with living death. When will oul
authorities get aroused to appreciate tn.
danger that is coming upon rs ?-St. Loui'
Democrat
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
The Woman Who Laughs.

For good, everyday household angel
give as the woman whe laughs. Her
biscuits may not always be just right
and she may occasionally burn her bread
and forget to replace dislocsted buttons
but, for solid comfort all day and every
day, she is very paragon. The trick o.
always seeing the bright side. of shining
up the dark one, is very important fac
ulty-one of the things no woman should
be without. We are not all born with the
sunshine in our hearts, as the Irish pref
tilY phrase it; but we can cultivate q
cheerful sense of humor, if We only try
Rural Neso Yorker.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Tired.
/ am SO tired to-day;


long to lay
My head, for rest, upon the pillow green
Of some still church yard grave, and shut
From all the cares, the worries and the
strife
OF all this anxious, restless mother life,
And sleep, please God, for aye.
All! little children, with your dancing
feet
And glances sweet!
/ have so weary Of my burden grown,
l fsin would loose your fingers from my
And leave to other hands the dear de-
light
OF guiding baby footsteps mp to the
And thus my task complete.
But weary mothers, would l have it SO?
Would 1? Alb no.
| could not sleep within my grassy bed
For hearing pattering footsteps overhead.
This mother heart. though turned to dust.
would throb
Responsive to the baby's lonely sob,
However faint and low.
And so I could not rest me after all
The grasses tall
And snowy daisies could not bring me
peace;
The aching mother love would never
cease,
o Christ, who gave this love with mother.
hood,
On mothers tired bestow this greater
good,
Patience-whate'er befall!
EyG p KitcheU
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
FERTILIZERS,
Implements, Seeds. Wagons, &c.

Implements, Seeds, Wagons, &c.
We have the following Brands of FERTIL-
IZERS:
Navassa Acid Phosphate
Navassa Ammoniated Guano.
H. s. Miller & Co.'s Guano (bonebase)
Boykin, GARNER 6 Co.'s Chemicals.
North Carolina Phosphate.
We offer these standard Fertilizers at the very
lowest prices at which such goods can be sold.
A full line of Implements that are suited to
the best and improved methods.
A few of the Plantation Manure Spreaders
still on hand This is the only Spreader made
that handles any and all kinds of manure
whether rough or fine, broadcast or in two
drills, at once. Price is lower than ever offered
$50 bushels fresh Clover, Orchard Grass
Lawn Timothy, Red Top and all kinds of field
Seeds
The largest dealer in Wagons in North Caro-
lima. Tennessee and other make.
Buggies of different make and grades. W.
are bottom in prices on Buggies and will guar
antee to sell them lower than any house in Nortf
Carolina for same grade.
Ours being an exclusive Implement, See6
and Wagon House we can make the very bes
prices.
J. G. SHANNONHOUSE & co.
Jan. 25 1889
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Waiting and Working.

1t is estimated that eighteen waltzes
are equal to about fourteen miles of
straight walkin; and that delicate young
woman who is too weak to assist her
mother prepare the evening meal, will in.
dulge in the entire eighteen waltzes few
hours later without experiencing fatigue.
This apparent phenomenon is easy of solu.
tion when we come to think about it. The
delicate young girl waltzes to the strains
of spirited music, and has young man to
assist and support her. Eliminate the
young man and the music from the waltz
aud make them part of the ceremony Of
preparing the evening meal and the case
would be different.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

CURIOUS FAcTs.-A correspondent o
the Columbia Record gives the following
curious facts from his memorandum:
1. The South Carolina railroad, from
Charleston to Ham burg, was the first road
that was commenced in this country with
a view of using steam instead of animal
power.
2. That the first locomotive engine ever
built in this country was built for this
road.
8. That it was the first road that car
ried the United States mail.
4. That when completed and ready fol
use, which was on the I'd October, 1888
it was the longest road in the world. We
travelled upon this road in 1880 five miles
in car rugged with sails and propelled by
wind at the rate of FIVE or six miles an
hOur
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
NOTICE.
Trustees Sale of Land.

By virtue of a Deed of Trust made to me by
Mary A. Allison, r. NJ. Allison and W. B. Parks,
Trustee, and duly registered in the office of the
Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg county. in
Book 60, page 165, 1 will sell, on Monday, the
25th day of February, 1889, to the highest bidder
at public auction, at the Court House door in
Charlotte, N. c., that Tract of LAND, lying in
Long Greek Township Mecklenburg county, be-
ing the Land which J. l.. Parks purchased from
James W. Alexander and conveyed to W. B.
Parks Trustee, and particularly described in
certain Deed registered at page 332 of Book 46 in
the Registers office for said county.
Terms, Cash.
HUGH W. HARRIS,
Feb /, 1885, 4w Trustee.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
MORTGAGEE'S SALE.

By virtue of the power contained in Mort
gage duly executed to me by G. A. Lawing and
wife, and Jane NJ. Nance, on the 14th day Of
November, 1887 and duly registered in the
Registers Office of Mecklenburg county, in Book
81, page 1885, 1 will sell for cash, at the Court
House door in the city of Charlotte, on the 4th
day of March, 1889, all that Tract of LAND
lying in Mecklenburg county, in Long Creek
Township. and adjoining the lands of Caldwell,
Williams and others, and containing about 49
Acres. For more specific description see Mort
gage Terms cash.
J. r. WALLACE,
Feb. 8, 1889. 4w Mortgagee
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
LAND SALE.

By virtue of Decree of the Superior Court
for the county of Mecklenburg, had in the Spe-
cial Proceeding wherein w. F. Harkey and 9TH
ers are plaintiffs, and John L. Harkey and
others are Defendants, we will sell 10 the high
est bidder. at the Court House door in the city
of Charlotte, On the 4th day of March, 1889, all
of that Tract of LAND lying in the county
aforesaid and adjoining the lands of A j. Hood,
David Hooks and John Hood, containing 3315
Acres and known as the Joshua Harkey "home
place." Said sale is made for partition one half
cash. the balance on November 1st. 1889
E. T. CANSLER,
G. E. GRIER,
Feb. s, 1889. 4W Commissioners.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
~ Maboney the Irish wit. known a

a. Mahoney the Irish wit, known as
"Father Prout," once called on a literary
lady whom he found conversing with a
gentleman whose manners indicated his
familiarity with good society, but whose
apparel betrayed his slovenlinese. "Did
you not notice his well-bred ease and
courtly tone? asked the lady of Mahoney.
after the gentleman had left the room
"Yes," growled the cynical wit; your
friend can we'll afford to put some polish
in his manners, for he keeps none for his
boots. p Youths Companion.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

% There is but one course for US to
pursue, ard that ls to go ahead, develop
ing this region to the best of our ability,
and perpetuating the reign of law and OF.
der In time tide of immigration will
set in from the Northern and Western
State that will tend to still further Ameri-
canizs the South. This will be better
than an influx OF Europeans, and we can
afford TO wait for it.-Atldnta Constit,t-
tiOn
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

How HE WARMED HIS CoFEEE.-A
mortar mixer at the new hotel was OBJ
served to be heating bis kettle Of coffee in
a way which was no novelty to him but
seemed strange to a reporter. He dug a
hole in a pile of sand, placed a lump of
lime in it. sprinkled some water on the
lime, placed his kettle on it, and banked
sand up around it. When IL O'clock
struck he shouted "Come to tay, your
coffee's bilin'."-P Portland Oregonidn.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
MORTGAGEE's SALE.

By virtue of the power contained in a Mort
gage duly executed to me by g. G. Cooper OF
the Goth day of March. 1884, and registered in
Book 81, page $40, of the Registers office of
Mecklenburg county, will sell for cash, to the
highest bidder, at the Court House door in the
city of Charlotte, on the 18th day of February,
1889, the following described Tract of LAND !:
Lying and being in the county aforesaid, in Steel
Greek Township, and adjoining the lands of
Mrs NJ J. Ross, myself and others. For a more
specific description see said Mortgage. SAID sale
is made to satisfy said Mortgage, which was
given for the purchase money of said land.
THOMAS GR1ER,
Jan Is, 1889 5w Trustee.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

w "You have been a very faithful
employee" said the editor and proprietor
of Way yback Herald, to his assistant; ''and
now propose to reward your fidelity by
giving you share in the business-by ad-
mitting you to partnership" 20 don't, I
beg of you!" replied the assistant, in dis
may. Remember that I have family
to support! Reduce my wages to seven
dollars week, if necessary, bat don't make
me a partner. You won't do it will you?'
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Special Announcement.

Don't fail to read this-possibiy it will mean
money in your pocket.
We have bought an unusually heavy stock of
CLOTHING and we mean to sell them at
prices that make ready sales. If your limit is
So, we can accommodate you.
If you wish a suit say at Sc, you will find it in
our stock. If $3.50 is your price, we give a
good assortment to select from. We are offer
ing special values at $10 $12 and SIS. Don't
fail to see them.
OVERCOATS to suit the masses.
Full line of little Boys Clothing at $14s,
$198, So rs, So, 81, $4 so, SIS, Sc, 81. So and So
a suit.
T. L. SEIGLE & co.
Nov @ 1888
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executors of the last Will
and Testament of W. NJ. Mills, deceased, we
notify all persons having claims against his
Estate to present the same within the time pre-
scribed by law ALI persons indebted to the
Estate will please make immediate payment.
J. c. BURROUGHS, Executor
DORCAS NJ. MILLS, Executrix.
Feb. 8, 1889. 6w
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
SALE OF CITY LOT.

By virtue of authority granted to me by G.
w. Eddins and wife by Deed dated December
18th, 1885, and registered in the Registers Office
in Book 46, page $50, will sell for cash, at the
Court House in Charlotte, on Monday, March
E and Ninth streets. which is described in said
Deed This Lot fronts SO feet On Ninth street,
and extends back 1913 feet, and is improved.
A. G.. BRENIZER,
Feb g. 1885, 5W Trustee.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

~ After listening to thousands Of
prayers for pardon, l can hardly recall a
case where did not feel that l might
have fallen as my fellow-man has done, if
I had been subjected to the same demoral-
izing influences. and pressed by the same
temptations.- -Hordtio Seymour.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
MORTGAGEE'S SALE.

By virtue Of a Mortgage made to me by Jno.
Re IS and wife. dated Jan. 18th 1887, and duly
recorded in Book SO. page 232 Registers office
for Mecklenburg county, ard default having
been made in the payment, l will sell at the
Court House door in the city of Charlotte, N. G =,
at public auction, to the highest bidder, at IL
O'Clock, NJ, on March I'd, 1889. all that property
con tanned in said Mortgage, it being LOT
4Sx124 Terms cash
A H WEIGH,
Feb /, 1889. 5w Mortgage.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

az The following fashion note is
waited from the South: Mortgages are
signed by two witnesses, the same as last
year-are folded so as to fit the pocket.
The back taxes are combed forward and
parted on the side nearest the mortgage.
In this climate mortgages generally
mature in the winter season. n."-Northern
Erchdn0e.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
NOTICE OF SALE.

By virtue of authority given IN Mortgage and
recorded in the Registers Office of Mecklenburg
county, in Book "a, page "a. 1 will sell at pub
lie auction for cash, on Saturday, March 9th,
1889, at IL o'clock, at the Court House door in
Charlotte, N. G., three lots numbered on the plot
of said city. viz: lots 1899 and 1904 in square
$685. on e and D streets, and lot 1882 on corner of
A and 18th streets.
JNO L. MOREHEAD,
Mortgage
Feb. /, 1889. 6w
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Administrative Notice.

Having this day qualified before the Clerk of
the Superior Court of Mecklenburg county as
Administrative of the Estate of q. A. Rigler,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all parties
holding claims against said decedent to present
them to me for payment before the goth day of
January, $780, or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery All persons indebted to
said decedent will make immediate payment to
me. This 11th January, 1889.
q " RIGLER,
Adm'x. of c. A. Rigler, decd.
JAM IS. 1885, 6w
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor of the will oi
the late Rufus Y McAden, I hereby give notice
to all persons having claims against the estate Of
the deceased to present them to me before the 9th
day of February, 1890.
JOHN II. MCADEN,
Ex'1 of the will of Rufus Y. McAdcn.
Feb 8, 1859. CIV
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
MORTGAGEE'S SALE.

By virtue of Mortgage made to me by N. j.
Boyd, dated November 22d, 1887, and duly re-
corded in Book 81, page 105, Registers office for
Mecklenburg county, and default having been
made in the payment, 1 will sell at the Court
House door in the city of Charlotte. N. c., at
public auction to the highest bidder, on Marct
9th. 1889, all that PROPERTY contained in
said Mortgage, it being a Tract of thirty-si2
Acres.
WIN. Fl. KNOX,
Feb s, 1899, 5w Mortgage.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

W- Russell Harrison. the son of the
President-elect, is nice young man un.
der thirty, of slight build, with hands and
feet no bigger than girls and sort of
Dresden-fgure complexion.--PhiIGdelp phid
Times
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
NEW
NEW
CLOTHING STORE.

CLOTHING STORE.
Call at the new Clothing Store before buying
your Clothing Our entire new Stock at very
low prices.
OVercOatS
Cheaper than they have ever been sold in this
market.
Also, fine Stock of FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS, &c.
c. A. DIXON & CO.,
Is East Trade Street, next to Gray & Co.'s Shoe
Store.
Dec. z, 1888.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

az Good kitchen rugs may be made
by braiding old WOODEN clothing cut into
strips. Braid with five strands, as less
sewing will be required than where three
strands are used.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

az Little pieces of soap are nui-
sance in . soapY cup, but if melted in q
little water, then thickened with marble
sand are good four securing tables or even
stained rough hands.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

a. For about six years the Eastern
Railway of France has used spring traces
on horses employed in shifting freight
cars. The cars start without jerking, with
less fatigue to the horses and less injury
to the harness than before.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

az The st. Lawrence River was so
called by Jacques Cartier from having
been discovered by him on the feast OF
that martyr, August 10, 1884. The native
Indians called it the River of Canada.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

Hor LEMONADE FOR CoLDs'-Hot lem
onade is one of the best remedies fol
colds, as it acts promptly and efficiently
and has no unpleasant after-efects. One
lemon should be properly squeezed, cut
10 slices, put with sugar, and covered
with half pint of boiling water. Drink
just before going to bed, and do no: ex
pose yourself the following day.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Nov. 8, 1888.
Horse and Cattle Powders.

If your horse or COW is reduced in 1esh does
not eat WELL hair rough, try our Powders-war
ranted to improve their condition or money re-
funded.
W. 81. WEARN & co.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

Truths FOR FARMERs.-To have .
prosperous farm they must have manure,
to have manure they must have stock,
and to have stock they must have plenty
of proyender for it.-RGIeigh Farmer.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Readv-Mixed Paints

In small Cans. You can give your old buggy or
wagon a fresh coat and be surprised how easy ii
can be applied. and what an improvement in the
appearance You or your wife can repaint the
chairs, tables, bedstead or anything else needing
it, and be more than paid for the cost and labor.
W. II. WEARN 8 co.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

Better to begin the world without q
dime than end it without dollar.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

w Five great powers in Europe main
tain armies that aggregate 2,oOO ,OOo
men.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
Executors Notice.

Persons indebted to the Estate of Gen. w. FL.
Neal, deceased will make payment to the under
signed, and those having claims against said
Estate will present them within the time re-
quired by law.
T. G. NEAL,
P. A. NEAL,
Feb /, 1859 CIV Executors.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

Honesty is best policy, but policy moi
always best honesty.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

Who waits for dead mems ehoes may
have TO 60 barefoot.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

~ God gives every bird his food, but
does not throw it in the nest.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15

W Pepotash and Huckleberry Cordial for
bowel troubles. A full line of Patent Medicines
of all kinds. Call and see us.
w. H. WEARN & co.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
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TERMs-One Dollar and Fifty Cents in. advance
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rules of the P. o. Department
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-02-15
J. P. McCOMBs, M. D.,

Offers his professional services to the citizens of
Charlotte and surrounding country. All calls,
10th night and day, promptly attended to.
Office in Browns building, up stairs, opposite
Charlotte Hotel.
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