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The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
Close of the Sunday School Convention

Close of the Sunday School Convention
LONDON, July Sat to-day's session Of
the Worlds Sunday School Convention it
was decided that the next convention
should be held in America in 1898, the
decision as to exact date and location to
be left to the General COMMITTEES.
The closing meeting was held this even
ing in Exeter Hall. Lord Kinnaird pre-
sided, aud DR.. John Hall, of New York,
made an address.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
Sturtevant's Slug Killer

win kill Bugs and Worms that destroy Potato
and Tomato Vines, Egg. Squash, Turnip, Beet,
Onion, Cotton and Tobacco Plants Canker
Worms and CaterpilArs ON ornamental and
Fruit Trees; Lice, Cut Worms and Rose Bugs.
You can buy 5-pound package for 25 cents at
R. 81. JORDAN u CO.'S,
May II, 1880. Druggists.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

The First Bale of Cotton.-NEw YORK,
July s.-The fret bale of new cotton sold
here this year was sold today by Henry
Clews & Co., at l65 cents, and was ship
ped BY Carter & Bradley, of Columbus,
Ga. 1t goes to Liverpool.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

~ Brig. Gen. W. III. Anthony, of
Scotland Neck, srrived last night anu
will go down to the Encampment and as
sumo command this morning. He was Q
student at the Virginia Military Institute,
under ''Stonewsll" Jackson, and gallant
soldier in the Confederate service, and 10
admirably fitted for this important posi-
tiou.- Wilningt Star.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

w When Thomas Carlyle once i'm
pertinently asked: "What great or noble
thing has America ever done?" somebody
replied: "She has produced q girl, deaf,
dumb and blind, from infancy, who from
her own earning has sent barrel of flour
to the starving subjects of Great Britain
in Ireland" The girl was, of course, the
late Laura Bridgman.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

w The Post printed a copy of the
will of George Washington's mother, made
from the original in the possession of Mr..
Charles A. Thornton, of Kittrells, N. c.,
who is her great-great-grandson. 1t is
dated MAY 20, 1880.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

! AN ENGAGEMENT DEN1ED.-The pub
lished statement that Mrs Gen. George
L. Pickett will be married to Gen. james
G. Lynch of Philadelphia, next fall, was
without authority or consultation with
the interested parties; and both the per-
sons named authorize the statement that
it is utterly untrue, and without founda-
fiou =
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

A SON of Bishop Wing6eld was mortally
shot in California few days since in q
dispute. This young Wing6eld is, we
think, the son OF Bishop Wingfeld, who
used to have charge of St. Paul's in Pc
tersburg, Va. The young mans name
was J. Hoge
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

The Utah wool output for 1889
will be nearly twelve million pounds, at
prices ranging from fourteen to nineteen
cents, with an average of nineteen and Q
halt cents. The quality is excellent,
owing to the ine seed secured by May
rains.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

Ar Johnstown, N. Y, on Wednesday
night floods came and brought loss of life
and property. The loss is estimated at
fifteen lives aud $4,000.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

Ex.PREsIDENT CLEvELAND's dictum
"pubic Office is public trust;" the New
York Times says that under this admins.
tration "public Office is family per-
ouisite."
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
TAx NOTICE.

All persons residing in the city Of Charlotte on
on 1st June, 1889, are hereby notified o return
to me on or before Both June. 1889, all their tax
able property and polls. By order of Board OF
Aldermen.
FRED NASH, Clerk and Treas.
Office at City Hall, from June to June 30, Q
a. m. to 8 p. m.
May 81, 1889.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

~A A new cotton compress in Will
mington is o: power sufficient to compress
bale of cotton to thickness Cor q thin.
ness) of only Eve inches. The weight of
the press is said to be 100 tons, or S20, 900
pounds, and it took eight cars to get it
there.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

IT 10 said that Gov. Fitz Lee, after
January lst, 1890, will take the place of
Gen. Francis Smith as Superintendent OF
the Virginia Military Institute.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
just Received,

The latest novelties in Perfumeries. Garwoods
and Vernon's Extracts and Colognes in email
bottles and in bulk. Also, a select stock of Fine
Toilet Soaps
BURWELL & DUNN,
Jan. 25, 1889. Druggists.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
BUIST'S

New Crop Turnip Seed,
Consisting of all the leading varieties usually
sown.
w. H. WEARN q CO.,
Druggists, Northwest corner Trade and Tryon
streets. Charlotte, N. q.
July 8, 1889.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

THE Canada authorities at Winnipeg
have given up Burke, who will be duly
brought to trial in Chicago for his alleged
compIicity in the Cronin murder.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
Mixer Wanted.

An active, quick moving, pushing man, who
is good milker and fond of cattle, car obtain
regular work and good wages. Apply to
G. g. MOORE,
June z, 1889. Graham Street Dairy.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

az Reports from Alabama say there
will be an average cotton crop while corn
and fruit will be more abundant than for
ten years past.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

MRS. JNo. TYLER, widow OF the Ex-
President, died 10 Richmond Wednesday,
July 10th, of congestive chill.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
nj A R RE d,

In Rowan county, on the 25th ult.. Mr. julius
A. Castor and Miss Sarah Jane Richie.
In Stanly county. on the 9th ult, Mr. s. 81.
Green of Beaver Dam, Union county, and Miss
Annie Kirk of Palmersville.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

North Carolina, Mecklenburg County.
Superior Court.
Emma Bennett vs.. L. P. Bennett
To L. P. Bennett, Defendant:
You will take notice that you are hereby re-
quired 10 be and appear before the Superior
Court of Mecklenburg at the next term to be
beld at the Court House in Charlotte on the last
Monday in August, 1889, and answer or demur
to the complaint of the Plaintiff
You will also take notice that this is an action
for Divorce from the bonds of matrimony
in favor of the Plaintiff against you.
j. NJ. MORROW,
July IL, 1889. CIV Clerk Superior Court.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

az The Atlanta Constitution remarks
that the Sullivsn-Kilrain mill is a northern
industry.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
TO THE
RETAIL DRUG TRADE.

We have in our Retail Store full supply Of
all Goods kept by frst-class retail Druggists,
which we offer at as low prices as Is consistent
with pure Goods and prompt and careful atten-
tion.
Our facilities for doing retail business are
sc cond to none in the State, and our Preserip-
ton department is attended. to by Pharmacists
Of experience.
We invite your trade, guaranteeing at all
times Pure Goods, prompt attention TO all or
ders, and as low prices a. can be had anywhere.
BURWELL q DUNN,
Opposite Central Hotel. Charlotte, n. @.
May IL, 1889.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

W~ One of Wsnamaker's commissions
to negro route agent in North Carolina
found that worthy in the penitentiary.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

Attention is called to the advertisement in
another column of the Mecklenburg county
Institute which opens here on August 18th.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
MAKING A POINT.

MAKING A POINT.
We make Point of insisting upon the dis
tinction between CHEAP Clothing and Clothing
CHEAP The city is full of the former-there
is little of
The Latter.
We have correct Clothing for all-Men and
Boys-suitable for all occasions and occupa
tions. ta
Never have better Goods been shown, or
greater varieties been seen.
OUR STOCK
Is all bright, clean and fresh. and at prices you
cannot resist.
PHARR 8 LONG,
The One-Price Clothiers.
July 5, 1889.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

VIM. Weddington, negro. was hung yester-
day at o'clock as we were going to press Par
ticulars next week.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

The Hornets Nest Rifiemen left Tuesday
morning for the annual encampment at Wrights-
vile in great shape.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
North Carolina, Meoklenburg County.

Superior Court.
T. NJ. Adkins, Plaintiff, VS. s. K. Adkins, De-
g fendant.
Civil action prosecuted by plaintiff against the
defendant for the purpose of obtaining dioorce
G6SOlute-summons returnable to the August
Term of said Court, to be held on the 26th day
of August, 1889, at which time the defendant Is
commanded to appear and answer or demur to
the complaint now filed in this office, or iudg.
ment will be granted for the relief demanded In
said complaint
a- J. M MORROW,
July 10, 1889. CIV Clerk Superior Court.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

DR.. Kings
Blood and Liver Pills are superior to aA
0'A'''' BURwELL q DUNN,
Agents for North Carolina
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

The County Alliance at Steel Greek passed a
resolution iast Thursday to use only cotton bag
ging instead of jute bagging.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

A plow-horse of Mr.. Osborne got snake-bite
and got well too.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

Capt. Sid. Alexander left Wednesday for Raj
eigh to attend the meeting of Trustees in con-
nection with elections in the Agricultural Col
lege. The Captain mentioned the name oi
Leazer in connection with the Presidency as
having been recommended by third persons.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

Mrs Isabella Holtom, colored, has married too
many husbands, five say the records. The lady
and her lords are before the Court
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

Word comes from Blowing Rock that Mr. ]
NJ. Walker and Miss Nina Jones of Charlotte
were passing along precipice thereabouts dur
ing the sharp storm of last week. Lightning
stunned one of the horses, with no injury to any
one of the party.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

An accident occurred last Thursday on the
Carolina Central Road between Polkton and
Wadesboro. The train was mixed-freight and
passenger-the culvert gave way, the engine was
overturned, and engineer and fireman hurt-the
fireman badly. Trains were delayed for day
or 80.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

DR.. Paul Barringer of Davidson College, has
an addition to his family in the person of Master
George Hannah Barringer, born July 1st
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
North Carolina. Mecklenburg County.

July IL, 1889. 5w Trustee
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12
North Carolina, Mecklenburg County,

July 1s. 1889. 4w Clerk Superior Court
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

Mayor Mcdowell is said to have been in the
habit of telling fish stories during his. recent
absence from this city. We don't know safer
hands into which to entrust a story than this
raconteur.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

We call attention to the advertisement of the
N. G. University in our columns 1t is thor
oughly equipped for the best work, and offers to
our boys as good an education as can be pro-
cured for the same money anywhere in America
The Charlotte Democrat., 1889-07-12

The North Carolina Teachers sailed on Sun
day last by the steamer State of Nevada-4s gen
tlemen, 50 ladies-ten of which ladies are mar
ried, leaving a fair, square show for young
women and men under their chaperonags. Gov
Fowle was at the wharf, his daughter, Mis-
Helen being of the party.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29
San Marcos summer Normal.
San Marcos, August !, 1859,

SAN MARCOS august ~ i0'''
Tha Gan Marcos Summer Normal was not
u,aII attended this year, mainly on account
y, no, beine well advertised, and partly
from The fact that there was not much do
msnd for one from tho teachers, because
the county Judges and county superihten-
dents In this section will renew all cer'ihetos
including those Of the third grade. Inc
action of Supt. Witt, Of Bell county, IN not
renewing third grade certificates, IL 10 90
commended by progressive teachers, anu
sbonld be recommended 10 the attention OF
comfy school officials Of southwest Texas
Prof, Thomas, president Of the Coronh
Institute. who was appointed as one OF tue
principals to conduct the normal, was called
away on business In the interests OF the in-
stitnte and Prof. Chas. L. Williams, super
intendent of the San Marcos schools, was
Amounted IN his stead. Prof. Williams mas
wide experience in summer normal WORK
and entered upon his duties with zeal ana
wisdom. Miss Ella Kellough rendered
valuable assistance III presenting matters
and methods in reading and primary gram.
mar. DIR. Nye, Of San Marcos, delivered
some scholarly and interesting lectures up
on anatomy, Careful work was given III
the studies required Tor hrst graue eer'ih'
cate from summer normals.
While the attendance Of teachers were
small and rather irregular from sickness OF
some of the teachers, the interest in the
work among those present seemed to be
lively and unabating. Only four applied
for certificates, and Of this number, three
withdrew before the examination was over
The interest Of the public, as manifested
by visiting the normal, was small owing to
the fact Of its being constantly preoconpied
in attending the lectures, etc., in the Chau-
tauaua pavilion. While there is some tend
ency to having the mind of teachers preoc-
cupied and Diverted from normal work. the
presence of successful Chautauqua at this
place makes IL desirable to have large and
enthusiastic summer normal here each year.
In pursuance of this conviction enlarged ef-
forts will be made to make the San Marcos
summer normal greater success next year.
We had the great pleasure of having Prof.
Oscar H. Cooper with us one day, who de-
liyered to the teachers and the Chautauqua
Assembly, masterful and comprehensive
plea for local taxation for the public schools
and TIE grading of the country schools
We should be delighted to have him con-
tinue in the office he so greatly ma9nifies.
S. w. STANFIELD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29
Kyle and Riverside.

The debate between Kyle and Science
Hall resulted in a decision IN favor Of Kyle.
The question Tor discussion: BE il
Resolved. That protection Is benefit to
the United States" Speakers on the af-
firmaiiys. L J. Rountree and Z. T. Viii
hiia Negative. g. l. Andrews and }. +
Stanley. There being q cake in favor Of
the viciors. The supper being a success
Mr. WhisaAni's little child del the other
day
SIR Joe Cosby. from Wtberviiie, IS the
guest o. Mr.. II. o. Duty, Of Kyle.
Mr.. Pierce from near Websrviile, va
the guest q AR. n. q Duiy.
Cotton picking . going abeld uow.
Mr. Wlscn D. doing some improving
sboat bis piace.
Wr. Dgiy a-i -,y-sif made q visit 70
WtbsryIle A1siia Cresieu1rs and
B1ia seat over 10 look ~ Mr. Duty's
p'acs. He LIS oac q the best places IN the
c1zrfry. uE- uishirg % buy g good
piscs Eoll5 % vel D. give hin q cal
Mss Ml---l Ro5srts-u kss retained b.
wi1or CITY shoe shs Is tsl-hinz -zsie-
M-s C--u Dc-nls-1 is Lb5zf a-lin. lftsr
1T g1a- sci @ s5-k-ess
E-r1E-EE
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29
Striking OIL In Texas,

We find the folllwing novel infor-
nation in the Cheyenne Leader:
Texas is now coming forward as
IN oil producing state. Discoveries
have already been made in various
sections OF East and West Texas.
In East Texas, SO far the discoveries
have been confined principally of St.
Augustine, Jasper, Hardin and Audal-
usia counties. In the western por-
ton OF the state oil has been found
in fair quantities in Atascosa, Brown,
Mcclellan. Wilson and Duyal coul :
ties. In Western Texas the oil SO
fur produced is of lighter gravity and
contains greater amount of volatile
substance than that in the eastern
portion. 1t is also found there at u
greater depth and more closely re-
ssmbles the Pennsylvania product.
Biologists are of the belief that
the oil fields found in Western Tex
as are a continuation Of the wells
which abound in Old Mexico, and
nulCu uiC llbuJuuNtl " III uAE AtsN
authorities to he of superior Hum
mating quality. In the Western
Texas fields the oil Is not found in
pockets, but rises up to the surface
continually, and the presence of gas
is also frequently manifested. 1t Is
said that many companies are being
organized to work the oil business.
The amount Of interest shown IN the
matter is indicative Of the fact that
oil deposits are rapidly assuming
tangible value. The report Of the
Pennsylvania state geOlOgist, which
recently went the rounds ofthe press,
shows that from scientific deductions
he is convinced that the Eastern OIL
supply cannot last very many years
longer aud that the North and South
must be looked 10 a. the stOrehOuse
yDf the countTys future OIL
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

Matthew Hogan, California pio'
ueer, in speaking of David s. Terry,
said: "Dave Terry was one of the
most quarrelsome and excitable men
l ever knew. / remember distinctly
a quarrel he once had with a young
Mexican. At country fair in Sacra-
mento, Terry and the young Mexican,
whose name was Anton Vasquez, had
just stepped down from a gambling
room kept by one Tom. 1t was a
case where the former accused the
Mexican of having taken an unfair
advantage of him at cards, Young
Vasquez, who was one OF the wealth.
lest ranchmen in San Jose at that
time, upon being accused of cheating,
took from his pocket the money he
had won from Terry, and with an
oath threw 1t in his face, at the same
time saying that in the future he
would seek the company of a gentle
man. Terry rushed at Vasquez with
a large knife, intent upon numbering
him. The young Mexican, not at all
frightned by Terry, stepped back a
few feet, and drawing from his side
u largesix-shooter, warned Terry not
to advance another step, under pen
atty of instant death. Terry did not
advance. Salt Lake Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

Constitution and laws provides for
them, and which is given them in
many other States OF the South
Then, we say, let them have our old
school house and furniture, and well
come, when they shall give place to
the now ono for the whites, which is
30 clear to the eye Of our hope and
faith, that we can almost SEQ it now
Awaiting the action OF our City
Council, in the hope that they will
rise to the height OF this great crisis
in the history OF San Marcos, and
meet it as men, as philanthropists
and patriots, though much more is
pressing for utterance,we will add no
more at present.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

Cannot the Jaybirds and Wood
peckers join in n battle in which the
last one Of both parties will be killed'
1t would help Texas if all of them
were killed or hung. Men who have
no higher regard for law and free
government than to kill each other
over political success and defeat are
unfit to live in republic. The neg
roes of Fort Bend county seenf to
have more sense than many of the
white men there. Gazette.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

The murder of Senator Broderick
by Judge Terry was the turning point
in the career of the latter. Since
then his course has been steadily
downward to its fitting close. In q
smaller way, bis has been a repetition
OF the history Of Aaron Burr, after
he had killed Alexander Hamilton, in
the same manner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

The Quixotic idea of colonizing the
negroes IN territory by themselves,
Just now revived by William p. Cal
houn, is absurd. The negro is the
natural laborer COR the South. He
is needed there, and would, as rule,
never be so contented or SO well off
anywhere else. Justice, patience and
education will settle therace question
happily.-Neew York World.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29
Correspondence.
San MARCOS, Texas
~ 1000 4

| SAN MARCOS, TEXAS,
August 7, 1882.
II. NJ DUBosE. Los ANGELES, CAL: REv'1
AND DEAR SIR:-Your friends in San Mar
COS, and especially members of the Sunday
school Assembly and Summer Institute,
had made arrangements to procure and pre-
sent to you q cane during the late session
of the Assembly, but, owing to circumstan.
ces over which they had no control, failed
to receive it until after your departure Tor
home. Regretting that the pleasure of a
public presentation and acceptance has
been defeated, they nevertheless feel as
keenly the pleasure of giving, and do not
doubt that the sense of reception will be us
genuine and full as if all had been done as
originally Intended.
The people of San Marcos and the men,
bers of our Chautauqua recognize the fact
that you are the author and founder of the
assembly, and that whatever success or use
fitness it may have attained, is mainly
owing to your faithful aud unceasing lab
ors and efforts; done at great sacrifice and
personal loss to yourself. In token of their
affections and gratitude, and of their es-
teen and appreciation of your faithful
labors on their behalf and the Assembly,
the pleasing duty has devolved upon me,
as their representative, of presenting to
you this beautiful cane. We hope that
many long years may come and 60 before
feebleness. induced by old age or disease,
may necessitate the use of this cane as q
staff of support. Our hope is, that when
ever you use it and see it's inscription, that
it will remind you of the many warm and
devoted friends you have in San Marcos
and the Assembly. and whose prayers and
best wishes will eyer be, wherever you may
be, that Heavens choicest blessings may
be showered upon you and yours.
In token of the love, affection and high
consideration of the donors, please accept
this cane, which we send you by express to
your home, in the beautiful California city
of the angels. Yours truly,
W. D. WooD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29
It would not be surprising if En-.

1t would not be surprising if Eng.
land really has joined the alliance
against France. She spent thous
ands of lives and millions of money
in the early part of the century to
save the rotten dynasties Of Europe
from the steel of the low born Cor
sican, and she cannot forget that her
final victory over him was due to a
combination of treachery and acct
dent. Besides she has not yet fully
repaid Austria for declaring war in
1906, and thus saving her fair fields
from the havoc of his conquering le-
gions. England is the Pharisee
among the nations. She claims to
be the champion of liberty, yet peo.
Piles struggling for self-government
have ever found in her their most I'M
relenting foe. Memphis Avalanche,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

"Jaybirds," "Woodpeckers.' What
sort of men are those who will wear
such names and murder each other
because of them? 1t could not be loss
to the world to hang every man who
would consent to be called such
names.-Fort Worth Gazette.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

The Northwest Texas Press Asso.
citation WAS lately organized at Mar.
ietta. The second meeting of the
association is to be held at Wichita
Falls, on the second Monday in Feb
ruary, 1890.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-08-29

The Manufacturers Record says:
at should be a matter of pride and
duty for every Southern Community
to give its local press the most lib
eral measure of support. The debt
of the South to her newspapers will,
perhaps, never be squared"