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The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
AT full meeting of the members OF

AT full meeting of the members of
Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry,
both active and retired, the vote on Capt
]. B. Broadfoot's resolutions was unani-
nous. The following are the resolutions
submitted by Capt Brosdfoot, which we
take from the Fayetteville Observer:
"The Fayetteville Independent Light
Infantry Company having called together
its old members within easy reach, and
having taken counsel with them, and
after calm consideration of the matter in
all it's bearings do resolve that the COM
pulsory change from the gray uniform of
our fathers, elder brothers and ourselves,
to that of the regulation color of our
country is so distasteful to as that we &C.
cept with reluctance the alternative given
US by His Excelleney, our Governor aud
Commander.in-Chief, of "voluntary with
drawal from the State Guard and resum-
ing our former status" The memories of
our hallowed dead with jackson, Lee
and Davis at their head-and never in
recorded time has any nation given to inn
mortality three such names within the
short space of the lite OF the Confederacy
ARE too green for us seemingly even to
forget them. Out of unbounded love for
them, with admiration which we cannot
express, claiming a share in their we'll
earned glory; and moved with the same
spirit which moved the hearts and upheld
the hands of those who wore the gray. we
deliberately, politely, but positively re-
fuse to lay aside their color. We part
with regret from our comrades in the
State Guard, aud hereby tender them our
hearty thanks for courtesies received and
our best wishes for their good fortune and
prosperity.
The officers of this meeting are directed
to make known through the proper chan
mel this our action to His ExcellencY, and
to remind him that our Company has
twice, in actual warfare, borne arms in
defence of our State, and to assure him
and his Successors that should our ser.
vices again be needed, we shall respond
with alacrity. regardless of the color or
cut of uniforms or anything else."
The present officers of the company
are: Major, A Mclaughlin; First
Captain, B Broadfoot; Second Captain,
&c Vann; Third Captain, J G Huske;
Fourth Captain, E H Mclaughlin.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
The CRYING Sins of the Day.

/. If were called to point out the most
alarming sins of to-dsy-those which are
most deceitfnl in their influence and most
soul destroying in their ultimate effects
Il would not mention drunkenness with
all its fearful havoc, nor gambling with
its crazed victims, nor harlotry with its
hellish orgies; bat the love of money on
the part of men, and the love of display
on the part of women. While open vice
sends its thousands, these fashionabIe
and favored indulgencies send their ten
thousands to perdition. They scar the
conscience, incrust the soul with an i'm
penetrable shell of worldliness, debauch
the affections from every high and hea-
venly object. and make man or woman
the worshipper of self. While doing all
this the poor victim 10 allowed by public
opinion to think himself or herself .
Christian; while the drunkard, the gam
bier, or the prostitute, is not deceived by
such q thought for moment Or,
HoecGrd Crosby.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
Origin of Mathematical Signs.

The radical sign was derived from the
initial letter of the word "radix."
The sign of equality was first used in
1857 by sharp mathematician, who sub
stituted it to avoid repeating "equal to-"
The multiplication sign was obtained
by changing the plus sign into the letter
K. This was done because multiplication
is but shorter form of addition.
Division was formerly indicated by
placing the dividend above horizontal
line and the divisor below. In order to
save space in printing the dividend was
placed to the left and the divisor to the
right, with simple dot in place of each.
The sign of subtraction was derived
from the word "minus." The word was
first contracted into m s, with a hori-
zontsl line above to indicate the contrsc
tion, then at last the letters were omitted
altogether, leaving the short line -.
The sign of addition is derived from
the initial letter of the word "plus" In
making the capital letter it was made
more and more carelessly until the top
part of the p was placed near the center,
hence the plus sign was finally reached.
st. LoeSSs Reoa<blic
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
The Hole in PaDa'S Hair.

He was small boy, with all a small
boys inability to reason properly and
with profound admiration OF his father,
which extended even to respectful asti'
tude toward the bald spot which was
beginning to be apparent on the paternal
head. 1t was with desire to initiate
this manly adornment that he one day
possessed himself OF a pair of scissors
and proceeded to cut of such stray looks
of his back hair as he was able to get hold
Of.
This self barbering did not prove espe-
cially pleasing to his mother, who reproved
him for his misdeeds with a good deal oi
emphasis.
II don't know what shall do to You,'
she said. "You knew that it would make
me feel bad to have you cut your hair of
that way"
"Why, mamma" he retorted, with the
unsnswerable logic of his years, "you
never scold papa for having hole in his
hair. ."-Boston Courier.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
A Cure for Squeaking Shears.

Standing in prominent hardware store
the other day, the Stroller watched lady
purchase pair of shears. She decided
upon the size and style desired and tried
four or five pairs, rejecting them all be-
cause, she said, they all ''squeaked." But
sbe was finally suited with a pair that
didn't Squeak" and went her way. AS
the accepted pair happened to be one OF
those first refused, the salesman was ask.
ed how the metamorphosis was effected.
"That," said he, sis one of the very
simplest secrets of the man who sells
shears. Observe this" He picked up a
pair of scissors which "squeaked" woe.
fully when worked. Then he ran his fore.
finger thougntiully down the side of his
nose and rubbed them over the scissors,
which came together as gently and noise
lessly as thoug saturated with OIL
"Thst's all there is of it, he said. "You
see, there is always little oil collected in
the corners on the outside of your nostrils.
Scrub your nose as hard as you will, the
oil will be back there in five minutes. So
when customer comes in, tries a pair
of shears and complains that they squeak
and comes together hard, we can oil them
up and make them run smoothe without
exciting suspicion. What was the oil put
on the nose for? To help the hardware
meu out, suppose. But then what
have told you is a good thing for all
nervous people who don't like squeaky
shears to Chicago Journal
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

By virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of
Mecklenburg County, will sell, on Monday,
the 2nd day of june 1890, at 12 M, at the Court
at public auction, that valuable tract of Land
containing about one hundred and twenty Acres,
lying in Mallard Creek Township, Mecklenburg
County, adjoining lands of R. B. Cochrane, P. M.
Morris and others, and more particularly describ-
ed and known as the Homestead Tract of T. L.
Morris, deceased. This sale is made for assets to
pay debts of said decedent
Terms of Sale.-One-fourth of the purchase
money In Cash; the balance in a secured bond
payable after months, with interest at per
cent. HUGH w HARRIS
may q, lS9O. 5w Commissioner
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
Hnhannn

The amount of tobacco annually con.
sumed in the United States is estimated
by an apparently competent authority At
3lO,000,000 pounds. Seventy million
pounds are utilized in the production of
domestic cigars; 222, 100000 pounds of
chewing and smoking tobacco are con.
sumed; 100000 pounds are used in the
manufacture of snuff; 100000 pounds
are required in the production of cigar
cites; and 4,0O0.O0 pounds of cigars are
imported. This would make an average
annual consumption. of five pounds for
every person in the country. Bat as not
more than one fifth OF our population use
tobacco, it follows that those who do con.
sumo, on an average, twenty-five pounds
each per annum. Opinions differ as TO
whether this article should be designated
luxury or a necessity. In speaking of
the cost of the tobacco habit, an exchange
says:
If the tobacco users of the United
States would abstain for period of two
years from the chewing, smoking and
snutf-taking habit, and place the money
they would spend for tobacco in that
period in a common fund, there would be
enough money in the fund to almost wipe
out the entire national debt, and FIVE
years abstaining would give the head of
each family in the United States enough
money to invest in an eighty acre home
stead farm in the far Western States and
Territories; or it would give Us navy Of
fifty frst-class war vessels, fully equipped,
and create fund that would man and
maintain them and the Navy Department
for period OF at least twenty-five years.
It can thus be seen what is the magni-
tude of the tobacco trade of the United
States, and what multitude of devotees
are willing to pay annually for q habit
which gives them so much consolation
and comfort, if nothing else.-The Price
CaETrenk
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
Kneeling at the Threshold.

I'm kueeling at the threshold, weary, faint, and
sore,
Waiting for the dawning, for the opening of the
door;
Waiting till the Master shall bid me rise and
come
To the glory of his presence, to the gladness of
his home.
A weary path I've travelled, mid darkness, storm
and strife,
Bearing many burden, struggling for my life;
But now the morn is breaking, my toll will soon
be Ger
I'm kneeling at the threshold. my hand is on the
door.
Methinks hear the voices of the blessed as they
stand
Singing in the sunshine of the far-off, sinless
land
Oh, would that were with them amid the shin
ing throng,
Mingling in their worship, joining in their song.
The friends that started with me have entered
long ago;
One by one they left me struggling with the foe;
Their pilgrimage was shorter, their triumph
sooner won;
How lovingly they'll hail me when all my toll is
done!
With them the blessed angels, that know no grief
nor sin,
see them by the portals prepared to let me in
0 Lord, wait thy pleasure, thy time and way
are best,
But I'm wasted, worn, and weary; o Father bid
me rest!
W. L. Alexander, in Christian at Work.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
CHANGEs 1N THE MIssouR1-Tha man

CHANGES IN THE M1ssoURI.-The maps
of the country which were cotton up
thirty or thirty five years ago, all show
the Missouri River emptying in to the
Mississippi directly opposite Alton, and
they were correct in having it so, although
such is not the case now. The wellknown
propensity of the Missouri River to change
it's channel ON account of the wearing
away of it's banks, is as apparent near the
mouth of the stream, as at any other point
along it's course. The lower side OF the
river has been gradually cutting away,
and the deposits filling in at the upper
side, until the mouth of the Missouri is
now about three miles nearer to st. Louis
than it was thirty years ago. 1t is still
wearing its way southwark at this point,
and it is not improbable that the mouth
of the Missouri may be as far down as the
Chain of Rocks in course Of time, or even
further.-iSt Louis Globe Democrat.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
PHARR & LONG.
ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS.
HATTERS AND
GENTS FURNISHERS.

The satisfaction of being we'll dressed is to a
man most gratifying And why should not we
all be we'll dressed? When the fit and work
manship and material used in manufacturing our
LOTHING
Are drst-class in every particular, and at prices
within the reach of ALL We have surpassed our
previous endeavors and are now ready to show
the largest and best selected stock of READY
MADE CLOTHING in the State. The sizes and
shapes of all have been provided for so no mat.
ter whether your are STOUT or SLIM, TALL
or SHORT, come into our house feeling confident
that you will be nicely fitted and well pleased,
and when you have got your suit don't forget
that the first law of nature is to keep warm -
so ask to see our stock of
ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR,
And we feel assured that you will say that 1t is
the cheapest and best you have ever seen. In
new
FALL OVER ATS
We excel. Our display includes all sizes. colors,
weights and prices. Our silk faced, medium
weight OVERCOAT at $1,000 has no equal
GY- We have the exclusive agency fol the Sill
verman Hat. The best and most comfortably
fitting Hat in America.
Oct. 25, 1889.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

r. l., April ga queer white and red
robin astonishes the fishermen of Quono.
chontaug. 1t has built its nest in q shaggy
reach of pasture near the laundering ocean
breakers. The birds body is of a snowy
white, even to the tip of its tail, except its
breast, which is of a rosy red. An albino
robin is very rare, but red and white
robin was never heard of before in the
State,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

HEIGHT OF OCEAN WAvEs.-A sea
captain recently took what are probably
the most careful observations as to the
height Of ocean waves in o gale which
have ever been recorded. He made them
during . voyage round Cape Horn, and
to do it he went mp to the main rigging,
to get, if possible, the top of the waves
coming mp astern in line of sight from
the mast to the horizon at the back. The
reason he selected the mainmast was this,
that, as rule, it is nearly amidships (the
actual foot of the waves below the mean
draught, equsl to the sight elevation) and
the observer necessarily is above the true
height 1t was difficult operation, but
the Captain obtained some good observa-
tions, marking the height Of the waves on
the mast. On measuring the distance
from these to the main draught he found
them to be as follows: Sixty-one. 81, 56.
and 65 feet respectively, varying in length
from $50 TO 500 feet.--Notes and Queries.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

a. Rev. J. 81. McFerrin, D, D.,
pastor Centenary Methodist Episcopal
Church South, Chattanooga, recently
preached a powerful sermon on the social
evil, in which occurs this righteous and
very timely expression: "If woman de-
serves the punishment society Aisits upon
her. then let her partner in crime share
her fate. They are in the very same boat
but, for mercY's sake, don't throw her
overheard to be devoured by socia
sharks. and row him safe to shore"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

W One of the "notices' in the porch
of the church at Hawarden. England, neal
Mr. Gladstone's castle, reads thus: "On
your way to the Lords house be thought
ful, be silent, or say but little good
Speak not of other mems faults; think o.
your own, for you are going to ask for
giveness. Never stay outside; go in al
once. time spent inside should be pre-
cionsn
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

gB A Bible has just been rediscovered
10 the Vatican library. which is in Hebre W
1t is supposed 10 be the eldest in the
world, and is valued at 100000 1t is so
weighty that it requires two men to lift it,
the binding being in heavy metal. In the
year 1912 the Jews of Venice offered Pope
julius II. its weight in gold for it, but
though he was financially hard up just
then he refused the offer.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
N E w SH 0 ES.
We are now showing complete lines of the
Finest SHOES and SLIPPERS, for
Spring and Summer Wear,

Designed and made expressly to our order. We
are showing great values this season, elegant and
approved styles, the lowest prices and best
makes. Every one will do well to see our un.
surpassed stock of Shoes and Slippers, whether
needing such things We will interest you
We have just received large shipment of the
celebrated Grover Soft Shoes for tender feet.
Ladies troubled with tender feet will find great
relief in these Shoes, made by hand and in such
way that the seams do not bind or draw.
Prices: French Goat Lace 1926, Soft Glove
Kid Lace So so, French Kid Button So so, by
mail 20 cents extra. Call and see US and try
our Shoes.
w Open evenings till $50, Saturday till II.
GILREATH & CO,
Successors to Pegram & Co.
March 81, 1890
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

W Texas contains 274,628 square
miles, equal in extent to the New England
States, New York, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Delaware. If all the people
of the United States were settled in Tex
as, it would not be as densely populated
as France.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

a. The heliogrsph is used to fash
signals between stations in New Mexico
and Arizona that are seveDty-6ve miles
apart. Experiments will soon be made to
test the power of the instrument to dis
lance of one hundred miles.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

a. A cedar stump on 8 farm in
Oregon measures twenty feet in diameter.
A photograph was taken of it showing
thirty men and FIVE horses standing on
the top.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
The Wood of the Cross.

The cross of Christ was discovered in
A. d. S26 by the Empress Helena and
Marcarius, patriarch of Jerusalem-an
event which convulsed Christendom, and
which is still commemorated by the
Christian Church on May 8, the feast of
ssThe Invention of the Cross" as it is
called in the calendar of our .Book of
Common Prayer"
The Holy Rood remained entire until
A. ID. 636, when, TO provide against the
possible calamity of its total destruction
by the infdels, it was decided to divide
it into nineteen portions. This was done,
and the parts were distributed IN the fol.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

az The unusually large number of 1l2
species of migratory birds have been seen
in the neighborhood of Philadelphia this
season.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

THEY ALL DO T.-Young Brindle-Ps.
can't have flannel shirt like yours9
Mr. Brindls (speaking from experienced
My son, you may have this after it's
washed.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

his possession personal ammunition to
fight him. Some of this may be even
fired off at an early date if these little
attacks upon Quay are not stopped"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

e A flower that is alternately red,
white and blue, according to the time of
day, has been found on the Isthmus of
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

ground, on the Eiffel tower, has measured
an average wind velocity of sixteen miles
an hour, while similar instrument at q
height of Sc feet, near the base of the
tower. showed an average Of only Eve
miles,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

az A French phy sieian has been sue
vaccinations on the leg than on the arm.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

Rohault de Fleury calculates that the
total volume of the wood of the cross was
somewhere about It's. 100000 cubic mill
meters. He has made careful list of ell
the relics of the true cross known to exist
in Christendom at the present day, with
their measurements, and finds the volume
to be about S,e42. 900 cubic millimeters,
so that, as might have been expected, the
greater part OF the holy rood has disap.
peared. He also had the opportunity of
making a microscopical examination Of
different relics, aud comes to the con.
clusion that the wood was either pine or
something closely allied to it.
~-Of places where relics of the holy cross
have accumulated, Mount Athos stands
pre-eminent, with a total volume of $751;
$50 cubic millimeters; then Rome, with
5s7,5s7; Brussels, 5l6,o9O; Venice, 445,-
$50; Ghent, 4s6. .45O; Paris, with 2s7. .7sl.
Hsrdly anything is left in England, aud
nearly all of what exists among us is in
the possession of members of the Roman
NATURALIZATION Riley.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

w Enjoy present pleasure In such a
way as not to injure future ones.-.Sen-
ec6
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
Bibles and Testaments.

The Mecklenburg County Bible Society keep
at it's Depository at the Store OF John Farrir,
on Tryon street, a we'll selected stock OF Bibis,
Testaments, Psalms and Gospels, when can De
had at actnal cost: and will be furnished to per-
sons unable to purchase, gratuitously.
Oct. / 1889. I'D
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

az To Physicians in the country
we offer the largest Stock in the State at prices
that win suit the times.
BURWELL & DUNN,
Wholesale Druggists.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09
W. E. SHAW & co.
G. AN e M A TTING
DRESS GOODS.

There was stir among the Cane Mating
buyers yesterday, and we were very much graft
fed to see them start off so well. The season
for them is here, and many wish to fix up the
home before the visitors arrive in the city. It's
to be gay and lively summer, so buy your Mat
ting now and thus secure the first pick and then
you will have a cool and comfortable home dur
ing the hot summer months. Rugs of China
Mating that are three feet wide by six feet long
Dress Goods.
No let up here Buyers from all parts of the
State are securing their Spring Costumes OF
Seige. Picking is richer here than elsewhere.
Henriettas in twenty shades, quality the best,
prices the lowest. Marguerite Mohairs in three
qualities-25 cents, so cents and 871s cents.
Full line of Shades in each color. Fine i'm
ported Dress Robes that you'd do well to see.
Every fold speaks to you of La Belle France,
and every tint hints of the gay capital. Dress
Trimmings in every size Vandyke and color.
Silk Ornaments in all sizes of Vandyke. Gold
and Silver Vandykes and Gimps.
T. L. SEIGLE g. co.
April 25, $780,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1890-05-09

THERE is as much difference between the
i best and lowest grades of Corn
Meal as there is between the best
grades patent and the cheapest low
grade Flour.
CONSUMERS who appreciate this fact are
~ willing to pay few cents
more in order to procure
Choice Fresh Corn Meal for
table use.
We cater to the trade
that demands nothing
but the best STAR MILLS CO.,
VIM CRowELL, Manager.
April A. 1890.
Just Received,
100 Bushels Selected Glover Seed.
100 Bushels Orchard Grass Seed.
1000 Bushels Choice White Seed Oats.
Feb. IA, 1890 E. B. SPRINGS
DR. KINGS KENTUCKY CONDITION
IL Powders will keep your cattle in good
order and give your horses good appetite, keep
ing them in first class condition Sold only by
BURWELL & DUNN.
March IA. 1890.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-11
Officers Installed.


The elected officers of Alamo Lodge
206, Knights and Ladies of Honor, for
the ensuing year were installed
Thursday night, January 9th at their
hall.
Louis SPAIN, Protector.
Amanda SPAIN, Vice Protector.
Frank Bolzt, Financial secretary.
David Jones, Secretary.
Chas. Degen, Treasurer.
Jessie Blair, Chaplain.
J. NJ. Killing, Guard.
Joseph Moser, Guide.
Annie GrutZner, Sentinel.
Christina Hauser, Past Protector.
After the installation of officers
Louis SPAIN was presented by the
members with a beautiful gold head
ed cane, a small token of appreciation
for the faithful work he has done
during the past year in building UP
the order. The presentation speech
was delivered by David Jones in a
very becoming manner, and after the
meeting all members were invited
partake Of sumptuous supper, spread
by Mrs. Hauser on Crockett street.
ID. JONES, Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-11
A PRAYER FOR PURITY.

Written for the LIGHT.
Like sen tinels on either hand,
The reeking garbage barrels stand,
Along the walks on old South street,
Hard by where South and Armo meet;
And day by day along that street,
From kitchen OoZe and putrid meat,
Foul exhalations faint the air,
To breed diseases everywhere.
Sometimes a barrel gets upset,
Foul odors more offensive get,
TIL passers by cry, Holy Moses
Aud with their kerchiefs hold their
noses.
Then, washerwomen pour their suds,
In which hey've secured dirty buds,
Where it will stand, sinking wave,
In pools upon the public pave.
The ladies draw their skirts aside
Lest they should draggle in this tide
Or touch the greasy barrels rim,
Or in the suds-pool take a swim.
Dear City Fathers we implore
This state of things exists no more;
Order these barrels to the rear,
And hold the public health more dear
Ordain that walks be free from floods
OF parti-cOiored, sinking suds,
Exhaling poisons as they dry
To faint the lungs of passers by.
Do this, we pray you, do it soon,
And for the granting of this boon
Scores of smellers thank you duly,
Happy smellers-Yours most truly.
A. G.. 3.