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The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
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The Contest for Congress.

The contest for the Congressional nomi-
nation as far as Mecklenburg county is
concerned seems narrowed to the names
of Col. Fl. C. Jones and Capt. s. B. Alex
ander. Last week the Alliance, through
its county Secretary, MrL NJ. McAllister,
presented to Col. Jones platform pre-
pared by it, and demanded his endorse
ment Of it. This endorsement Col. Jones
declined to give. In his letter conveying
his refusal, which the DEMocRAr pub
lished last week, Col. Jones put himself
squarely upon the Democratic platform,
and denied the right of any man aspiring
to be the candidate of that party to set
ap for himself any other standard of
principles. This is true, sound Demo
cratic doctrine. It is just the doctrine
that for twenty years has been main.
tanned by the purest and best Of our
public men; that has maintained unity in
the ranks of the party, and secured for
the State the blessing of an honest and
economical government. When did such
doctrine become unpopular in Mecklen-
burg county? It would be strange
indeed if our people should SO soon forget
the trials and dangers of the past through
which the Democratic party has led them
in safety. And stranger still would it be
should they rush recklessly into these
same dangers by disrupting that party.
I can not believe that the rank and file
of the Alliance are willing to incur so
great risk. prefer to believe rather
that this thrusting of the order into poll
tics is the work of ambitious men who
wish to make it subserve the purpose of
securing for them the coveted Office.
Few, if any, associations Of the kind have
ever existed that have not been thus per-
verted for selfish ends. If any man in
this District wishes to 60 to Congress
through Democratic Convention let
him put himself upon the platform of
that party. A good Democrat knows no
divided allegiance. M.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

eH Out in Illinois, the other day, q
census enumerator visited the penitentiar
and asked the convicts the usual ques.
tions. The prisoners answered freely
enough, with the exception of one man
This fellow asked the enumerator wha,
would be the consequences if q man re
fused to answer. He was told that the
penalty was 800 fne and term of i'm
prisonment. When he heard this tn.
prisoner laughed outright 81 refuse tc
answer single question:" he said. 81
am here on life sentence, and have NJ
property. Now, 60 ahead with your pen
atty" Toe enumerstor was paraly zed
so to speak. There he stood, armed with
all the power of the United States Gov
ernment, and confronting him in triumph
ant defiance was q miserable creature il
stripes. The census man ducked hia head
and walked sadly away. He had at las
run against a man who was bigger thar
the Government.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

FINE CRops OF CorroN, TOBACCO ANr
CoRN.-Mr. r. NJ. Miller, j., prominent
business man of Charlotte, was in the city
yesterday. MIR. Miller was returning from
the eastern part of the State, where, he
says, be saw the finest crop he ever laid
his eyes on. He states that in ride
through Wilson and Edgecombe coun
ties, from the town of Wilson to Tarboro
he saw field after field of cotton knee
high. There are also magnificent feldl
of waving corn that stands in heighth te
q mans waste and shoulders. Tobacco il
also luxuriaDt in growth and in prospects,
for bountiful crop of "the weed" were
never more promising for years past. Mr.
Miller also reports the crops fus in al
portions of the State visited by him in the
past few weeks.- Wilmington Messen
OeT.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
IMPORTANT
TO COTTON GINNERe.


We have concluded to buy the --latest improved
Machinery for Model Ginnery and introduce
every labor saving device for rapid work.
Now, having determined to do this, we must
sell our three 60-Saw Gins at once. In order 20
do that we know that we must make big sac
ri1ce.
Examine Carefully These Prices.
One 60-saw Hall Gin, Feeder and Condenser
One 6O-Saw Hall Gin and Condenser for 600.
One 60-Saw Lummus or Improved Taylor Gin,
Feeder and Condenser for &125.
We are now having these Gins sharpeaed and
brushes filed with new bristles and put in per-
feet order for good work.
Remember that we are not Offering these Gins
for sale because they are worn out or In bad
order, but because we want Gins with all the
latest improvements.
All the new devices could not be put on them
even by returning them to the factory. and
freight charges would be expensive both ways.
Our custom, which is the largest Of any Gin In
Mecklenburg county, seems to be sufiicient
guarantee to any one that these Gins do good
work.
II you intend to buy a Gin later in the season.
it would be to your advantage to come and ex-
anime them at once. Don't even wait till next
week, for you may be too late.
We know that money 10 scarce now, and do
not expect TO receive dollar now, but are
willing to sell them on credit
If you have any notion of buying Gin this
year come and carefully examine ours II will
cost you nothing to look and make inquiry.
If not sold in q short time this offer VIII be
STAR MILLS COMPANY,
W. N. CRowELL, Manager.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

STATE DENTAL AssoCIATIoN.-The N.
C. State Dental Association convened
last Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, at
the Orton House. The Star says that
the following programme has been ar
ranged by DR.. J. H. Durham, Chairman
'of the Executive Committee: The Con.
vention will be opened with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Peyton II. Hoge; the address of
welcome will be delivered by Mr. J. Ire
dell Meares, and responded to by DR.. V.
f. Turner of Raleigh, following which
will come the address of the President
Dr. Sid. P. Hilliard of Rocky Mount.
Want of space prevents our giving fur
ther proceedings.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

W The lyceum for July contains .
communication signed "Many Citizens
and urging the name Of Col. Frank Coke
for congress on the Democratic ticket. The
article speaks particularly of Col. Coke
ss q native OF the district, sn extensive
farmer, . member of the alliance, . fnan'
cier and practical benetactor. There
is no doubt but that Col. Coke has con.
siderable strength 10 this. In his native
county, Rutherford, he is particularly
strong and his work in helping to build uI
Asheville to what it is to-day has made
him many friends here.-AsheuiHe Citi'
zen.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
Address from, q Conference of Color,

address from q Conference of Co!ored
Men Relative to the Proposed Constitu-
tiondI Convention.-CH1cAGo, June 2l.
"A dispatch from jackson, Mississippi,
Gays . conference of colored men Of
this State yesterday promulgated On
address to their race, in which they
declare that the Constitutional ConveO.
tion, to assemble here on August 18th,
10 designed BY the Democratic party to
sbridgs, If not practically destroy, their
liberties. They declare that the negroes,
as . race, should be represented in the
Convention, and urge that negro orgsni.
cations be also at once formed in every
county where they are in . majority OF
have . chance of election, With . view to
the election of negro delsgatss. Where
negroes stand NO chance OF election they
are urged to vote for white men who they
think will extend justice to their race
They declare they are not responsible for
the race issue, but charge it to the white
line Democracy. and announce their par
pose to elect men Of their color, or show
the world that they are denied free bal
lot and fair count.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

az Most persons think that the boun.
darY line between the United States and
Canada is imaginary, but it is distinctly
marked by cairns, iron pillars, earth
mounds. and open spaces 10 the woods.
from Lake Michigan ell the way to
Alaska. There are nearly four hundred
of these marks between the Lake of the
Woods and the base of the Rockies, the
British putting post every two miles
and the Americans putting one between
the British posts. These are of cast iron
aud on their faces are cast the words
"Convsntion Of London, October 20, 1sls.'
Where the line passes through lakes
stones have been piled up eight feet above
high water mark, and where it passes
through forests the trees have been felled
for the space of q rod.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

GB It is stated that the number OF
persons killed by the railroads in this
country during the year ending June last
was 1928, and the number injured 26. .2O9.
During the year the railways of the coun.
try carried 472,l6l, ,S43 passengers, 90
that one passenger in every l,5o3,1S3
was killed and one passenger in every
220,O ,O24 was injured. This shows . much
higher percentage of casualty than pre-
walls upon the English railwsyp, where it
appears that the rate was one passenger
in e,942 ,Ss6 killed and one passenger in
527 7,577 injured.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

The Scotland Neck correspondent OF
the Richmond Dispatch has this to say
about farmers refusing to support any
candidate who docs not favor the Sub.
Treasury bill:
"The Democratic County Convention of Hall.
fax county is called to meet in Halifax on the
18th Of July There is considerable interest
manifested in politics. The farmers have never
taken more lively interest in public affairs, and
they continue to publish resolutions refusing to
support any one for Congress who will not
lpledgelhimself to support the Sub Treasury bill
nr something as good approved by the Agricul
tural Committee at Washington City. The race
for the Congressional nomination in this Dis
trict will be between Hon. w. II. Kitchen and
Hon F. NJ Simmons. They both have good
following and will make good showing before
the nominating convention"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
D | E D

In this city, on the 2lst inst, an infant child of
Capt. Thos. Whisnant.
In Lincoln county. on the 14th inst Mrs ]. G
Crooks, aged 20 years.
In Union county, on the 18th inst, Mr. James
C. Huey, aged 81 years.
In Lowesville, Lincoln county, on the 24th
inst, Mr. John Edwards, aged 6S years.
In Denver, Lincoln county, on the 24th inst.
]. II. King, Esq, prominent citizen of Lincoln
county, aged 48 years.
In Rutherfordton, on the oath inst. Miss Mag.
gle Smith, sister of Mr. ]. @. Smith of this city
aged - years.
In Morganton, on the 21st inst, Mrs Minerva
Caldwell. widow of the late Gov. Todd r. Cald.
we'll and mother of Mrs Walter Brem Of this
city, aged 20 years.
In Rock Hill, 8. c., on the Goth inst, DR.
Robt. b. Hope, aged 80 years. DIR. Hope was q
native OF Mecklenburg county, N. c.. and was
highly esteemed by ali citizens A kind friend
and noble Christian gentleman has passed to his
reward.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

n Big Log for the CHICAGO Shoso-
FRESNO, June 1O.-Neal Van Dorman
and ten skilled workmen are now engaged
in getting out the Worlds Fair big tree,
Q redwood tree. This will be the largest
section ever removed from California.
The tree 10 located at the mammoth forest
fifty-two miles east of Tulare, at an slti-
tude of 6 1925 feet shove the sea level.
The tree measures 90 feet in circumfer-
ence, making it 33 feet in diameter. II
will require fat cars for its trsnsporta.
tion, ss the total weight will not be less
than 65 900 pounds.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

FiOe Generations Under One Roof
SAN ANToNIA. Tex, June 12th.-A curl
ous census story comes from Georgetown
the county seat of Williamson county.
An enumerator, while on his rounds there
today came across family of colored peo
pie OF which there were five generations
living in the same house. The oldest oi
the number is Aunt Lettie, the original
who gave her age at 1Os. her daughter
who lives with her, is 80 years old, and
has great-grandchildren 40 years old
There are white people here who knew
old Aunt Lettie forty years ago, aud sht
was an old negress then. She is in good
health
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June 20, 1890.

Middling and above; Tinges liz, Stains 10 to
1OA.
Corn 81 cents per bushel; Meal 60; Clay Peas
81; no Oats Offering.
New Irish Potatoes. from country, so cents
per bushel.
Western Bacon, from stores, 9 cents per pound
by the side.
Fresh country Butter Is cents per pound;
Spring Chickens 10 to 25 cents each, grown hens
20; Eggs 10 cents per dozen.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

A SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-Columbi s.
c., June 24.-At the fair grounds to-day
during the firing of q salute for the Demo-
cratic meeting, by the premature die
charge of the cannon, Oliu Bsrrer oil
Lexington, lost both arms and both eyes
aud received gaping wound in the chest.
John Starks of Columbis, was badly
wounded in both arms aud one has been
smputated. W. 81. Cassou of Columbia,
had his hand shattered. Old cannoneera
say that the mutilation was worse than
any that they had ever witnessed during
the war.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
Tragedy at the Hammocks.
a Colored Fireman on the Seacoast Railroad Sho
by a Fisherman.

About IL O'Clock Tuesday Morning
the Uammocks was the scene of one of the
most cold-blooded murders that has been
committed in our midst in many years.
The victim was Edward Hill, colored, who
has held for long time the position of
fireman on the Seacoast railroad, and the
perpetrator, one D. G.. Garner, . white
man of about forty years, who cane from
Carteret county, aud is q fisherman BY
occupation. The murder was entirely
without provocstion, it is said, and the
man who committed 1t 10 insane Wil-
nain0tO1 Star.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

UNITED CoNFEDERATE VETERANS
The fret annual convention of the United
Confederate Veterans will assemble in
Chattanooga, Tenn, July Sd to 5th in
elusive. Gov. Gordon of Georgia, the
General commanding this body Of vete.
rams, has extended invitations to the
veterans of both armies to participate iu
the grand reunion. It 10 intended TO
make the demonstrations on the occasion
such as have been uDsquslled since the
Declaration OF Independence.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

# Last Thursday while Alonzo Mil
Ter was driving a yoke of oxen to a log
carriage near Willis bridge, twelve miles
from New Berne, during athunder aquall,
lightning struck the oxen and killed them
both Immediately. "A portion of the cur.
rent ran down the logs attached to the
carriage, and, strange to say. the driver
was only slightly shocked.-Neao Berne
.TO9ETnnL
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

a. Senator Vance has been made
LID. by the University Of North Caro-
liua. The honor is worthily bestowed,
but no honorary degree that can be con.
ferred upon our "Zsb" will give him a
warmer place in the hearts OF the people
of the State than he already occupies.
He's already got oil OF our hearts SO that
there 10 no more to give.-Salisbury
Herald
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

You must have some of these this summer II
you want to elm style.
We've lovely line at % cents.
Plain fronts, picadilly collar; pleated fronts,
picadilly collar, pleated fronts with Lord Bryan
collars, embroidered fronts. standing collar with
turn over points. Price, 90 cents for plain, 90
cents for embroidered fronts.
These are on sale to-day for the first time.
They are just out
Examine the 25c. line.
Flannels for Mems Blazers For Ladies' too.
New Patterns.
Remember the great cut price sale on Gloria
Umbrellas. TIL. SEIGLE q co.
June 81, 1890
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

5000 PEOPLE Washington,
June PA dispatch was received at the
State department today from U. S. Coun.
sol Garssche, at Martinique, stating that
fire had destroyed half OF the town OF
Port de France, the capital of Martinique
Island, aud that 5000 people were
homeless. Consul Garesche makes an
appeal for aid from the people of the
United States. Lumber and provisions
are needed. Port de France has popu-
latiou of about 900.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

az Maggie Maxwell, daughter Of
Washington Maxwell, was b0rned to
death last Saturday. She was at the
house alone, and in building FIRE at noon
to cook dinner with, used kerosene to
start the fire. 10 some way the flames
were carried to the oil can, and an ex.
plosion was the result. Mrs Maxwell,
her mother, was in town at the time, and
left here about II O'Clock. The girl was
about twelve years Of sge.-.Conco-d
Standard
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

THE GAINES SU1r.-New Orleans, La,
June 2O.-In the United States Circuit
Court, Judge Billings has overruled ex-
oeptions to the Masters report iu the ia
nous Gaines case, and has given judgment
for over half million dollars against the
city of New Orleans. The case is the
celebrated one of Myra Gaines against the
city of New Orleans, which has been on
the courts constantly for the last forty
VaaIa
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
THE Raleigh correspondent of the Viii

THE Raleigh correspondent of the Will
mington Messenger says:
The trustees of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College have reelected J. N.
Hubbard, steward; B. S. Skinner, farm
superintendent; Mrs. Sue G. Carroll, ma.
tron of the College. There will be at
least seventy five students at the Agrcul
cultural and Mechanical College when it
reopens early in September. Many desire
specially to get the training as iron wo rk.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

~ Last Saturday Albright Hardin
and Harrison Fields, in the Southern part
OF the county, succeeded in catching the
"wild horse" that has recently caused 80
much excitement in different parts of the
county. The horse is texas pony which.
escaped from q drove some weeks ago.
Messrs. Hardin and Fields bought it for q
song and took their chances of catching
Greensboro Patriot
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
Local Items.

Judge shipp, who has been sick for some time,
is now out Of danger.
Architect Leary of Charlotte, has been awarded
the contract to build Trinity College at Durham.
The buildings win cost about $125 900.
The census-taking in this city is progressing
satisfactorily. The enumerators say they find
no trouble In getting the information required,
and most of them win finish the work this week.
Last Sunday night Rev. Chas. w. Robinson
was installed pastor of the Graham Street Pres
byterian Church. Rev. r. G. Reed and Or.
Parks assisted in the installation services.
THE Carolina Central Railroad will sell tick
cts at reduced rates on July Sd and 4th, ON ac-
count of Fourth of July celebrations at various
points.
The Wilmington Star says: "Mr II. q. Ec-
cles, Charlotte's great and clever hotelist, il
down at the Hammocks:ebjoy ing old ocean and
her sports and delicacies."
The Hornets Nest Ri1emen will take part in
| the prize shooting match at the Hammocks on
the 4th. There will be six members in the team.
The first prize contested for will be 800,
the second, $50. They will win.
The Board of County Commissioners met last
Wednesday and assessed the Charlotte. Colum-
| bia and Augusta railroad for taxation. The road
bed was assessed at 5000 per mile, an increase
of $4,000 over last year. The rolling stock was
assessed at $744 SO, the same as last year. There
4 n IS 49, = FT-
total valuation of the e. 9. q A. property il
| $99,5SS.
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE The County Democatic Executive
Committee met at the Court House last Saturday
Chairman T. R. Robertson presided W. W.
Phifer acted as Secretary. There was vacancy
on the committee; w. G. Marshall having remov-
ed from the Fourth Ward D.P. Hutchison was
elected to fill the vacancy.
In the election of the delegates from the differ.
ent precincts to the county convention q depar-
| ture from the Democratic plan of organization
wa, recommended. the committee recommending
| that the strength Of all the candidates be ascer
tanned by ballot
The committee adopted the following resolu.
| tion:
Resolved, That this committee recommend
| that in the general township meetings held pur
suant to tLis call, the strength of ali candidates
State, Judicial, and Congressional, be ascertsined
by ballot, as the plan adopted for
the Democratic primaries for county Off
cers and that such strength shall be maintained
in the county conventions, SO that the respective
candidates shall carry the same to State, Judicial
| and Congressional Conventions.
Delegates to county conventions for the cleo
ton of delegates to other conventions are usual
| ly elected by township mass meetings, a ballot
being taken only for county officers On account
of the unusual interest In the congressional cam
paign, the committee thought best to recommend
that the strength Of the candidates be ascertained
| In each township and ward by ballot.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

H The chairmen of bonds of county
commissioners of oil counties through
which the North Carolina railroad rams,
met At Raleigh yesterday to assess that
road tor taxation. The road was assessed
at the rate Of $4,000 Q mile, and the
stock was assessed st par, upon this basis
the net taxable valuation of the road will
be $l.2ls,l5s, last year it was only 1885,.
60l
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
New Advertisements

Announcement-R. A. Torrance.
Announcement-J. II, McClintock.
Hew crop Iurnlp Seed-W. H. Wearn & Co.
C!-The Mountain Park Hotel,
important to Cotton Ginners-Star Mills Com
pany, W. NJ Crowell, Manager.
Ladies shirtees-T. L. Seigle & Co.
Ice Cream-all favors-W. b. Taylor
Flnest Faorlcs of any Seamless Sacks manu-
factured-S. Wittkowsky.
Announcement-W. G. Erwin.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27
N A r 4 / K ID .

In Csbarrus county, on the 18th inst, Mr. r. J.
Walters and Miss Jennie Platt Also, ON the
18th inst, Mr. ID. 81. Corzine and Mics Susan
Blackwelder.
In this city, on the 10th inst, Mr. John T.
Winchester and Miss Laura Wentz.
In this county, on the 18th inst Mr. Thomas
Pyrum and Miss Lizzie Todd of Morning Star
Township.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

THE CENsUs-PoPULATIoN OF VARI
GUS CIrIEs.-.Wsshington, June 2s.-
Census returns approximated and semi
official show the population of some Of the
principal cities to be: Washington 23O,
900, Milwaukee 2S5, 900. Baltimore 50O,.
900, Pittsburg 5000. Indianapolis l25,
900, Columbus 1la,7e7, Cleveland 24s,
600, New Orleans 246, 900.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

THE TEACHERS ASSEMBLY AT MORE
HEAD CITY.-There are nearly 900 per-
sons now in attendance. Hon. J. L. M.
Curry lectured Tuesday evening and ex-
Gov. Jarvis will deliver an address. 1t is
the most satisfactory meeting of the As
sembly ever held, and will end next
Monday.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

A MOVEMENT is on foot, and a subscrip-
tion has been started, to build monu
ment to the Rev. Alexander Craighead,
an eminent Presbyterian divine of ante
revolutionary times, who is considered
the father of the Mecklenburg Declara-
tion. Circulars have been sent to
various parties here and elsewhere.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

ENCOURAGED by the Mckinley tariff
idea as applied to farmers, man has
invented q machine to shear sheep. 1t
works much like McKinley's patent, tax
ing all the wool and part of the hide.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

a. There will be reunion of Con.
federate Veterans at Blowing Rock on
the frat Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10 August. Mr. Julian s. Carr is asked
to be Chief Marshal. Senators Ransom
and Vance, Gov. Fowle, Col. Polk and
Gen. Wilder are invited to speak. Il will
be . great occasion aud all Confederate
and Federal soldiers are invited.-Statt
Chronicle
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

Cotton Coming from Egypt.-ALExAN.
DRIA, June l7rh, q movement is on foot
to export Egyptian cotton to Massachu-
setts; and an agent is already en- route to
make necessary arrangement. The idea
OF the promoters Of the scheme is that the
cost OF transporting cotton from the
southern States is so great that they will
be able to send the Egy ptian products to
the United States at a profit.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

IT was thoughtful of Mr. Wanamaker
TO buy Mrs Harrison house. The one
her husband now occupies will be wanted
by its owners, the people, in few short
months.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-06-27

The celebrated Southern Prize Turnip, es-
pecially good for Winter use, and for Green's.
Send ten cents In silver or stamps to the Or.
phans, and get full ounce, or ounces for IS
cents. Guaranteed genuine, Refer 70 ]. 8.
Myers, 8. B. Alexander and Med. Watkins.
REV z. A. OSBORNE,
Thompson Orphanage,
307 North Graham Street, Charlotte, Il. @.
June 8, 1880. 2m