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The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Add to Your Vocabulary,

A certain father constantly told his
daughters: "Girls, get new words into
your vocabularies." It was plain his
admonition was needed. Seldom were
girls met whose language was as varied
and picturesque as theirs. They were
never at loss to express exactly what
they intended They used different
phrases to describe different feelings and
sensations, and the proper one appeared
where it was needed. After talking to
the average girl, to whom everything is
lawfully sweet" Or 'tsirnply dreadful" and
whose terms for joy or grief, assent or
denial can be confidently predicted, it
was pleasure as we'll as relief to listen
to these bright young people, whose
conversation showed what might be
accomplished with little effort.
The English language, made up as it is
of words derived from the principal
languages of the world, holds immense
possibilities for the student. Those able
to speak or write it easily, who have
a ready command of a correct phraseology
possess a power quickly recognized and
strongly felt; and it is power which
sufficient amount of study can give to
those willing to take the trouble to acquire
it.
Every one may not be able to write
freely and with the most agreeable effect
to the reader, although, with the requisite
amount of pains, more could be done in
this direction than most people suppose;
but it is at least possible for young people
and some older people to "get a few
new words in their vocabularies" A book
of synonyms is an easily accessible help.
1t could teach a few adjectives besides
those in everyday use, which are frequent
ly worn threadbare. Indeed, some of
these stock phrases have become mean.
ingless.-Hdrper's Bazdr.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
SETTLE UP YOUR NOTE
OR ACCOUNT AS 1T IS PAST DUE
IT. T.. SEIGLE & co.

We take this occasion to thank our patrons one
and all for their liberal patronage in the past
wear, and ask for q. continuance of the same.
We shall by strict attention to business, cour-
teous and prompt, attention, fair and honorable
decling, selling only GOOD GOODS at legitimate
profit, merit your patronage. January the first
is pay day. The settlement of accounts is an
important one. All who owe US note or an &C
count will please call and settle at once. We
shall put ali accounts and notes in the hands of
a collector, as we must have settlement in order
to close our books for 1891 If you can't pay
us all, we want part. or we want you to come
IN and see us, whether you can pay US or not
and let US talk it over with you. We have
onr friends who owe us are the ones we look to
for it. Don't delay this matter as it is urgent
and important. If you don't call, on US, our
collector will call on you. 30 step in and see US
the first possible moment Our shelves and
counters are filed with good, honest goods, and
they are to be sold at the very lowest possible
price. Be sure and come in to see US whether it
is to buy or to settle.
Jan. 1, 1892. I. l.. SEIGLE q co.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Rivers Over 1000 Miles Long.

Geographers claim that there are
twenty-five rivers on the globe which
have total length of over 1000 miles.
Of these, two-the Mississippi, from the
source of the Missouri in the Rocky
Mountains to the Eads Jetties, and the
Amazon, from the source of the Benz to
the Isle of Marajo-are over 1000 miles
in length; to be exact, the former is
4, 300 and the latter 4, ,O29 miles from the
source to the places where their waters
are mingled with those of the ocean.
Four claim total length of over 5000
and under 1000. They are the Yenesei,
in Asia, length $3.50 miles the Kiang,
also in Asia, 5000 miles /; the Nile, Africa,
9, ,240, and the Ho Hang Ho the third
monster Asian stream, which is 3,040
miles from source to mouth. Seven
streams on the globe are under 5000 and
over 1000 miles in length, the Volga, in
Russia, and the Amoor, in Asia, each
being 1880 miles in length; two are
$500 miles long, viz: tine Mackenzie, in
British America, and the Platte in South
America. The Rio Bravo, in North
America the Rio Madeira, in South
America, and the Niger, in Africa, are
each 1900 miles from end to end. The
Arkansas River just comes inside of this
2,000-mile limit with length of 5000
miles. Ten Of the great rivers of the
world are over 1000 and under 1000
miles in length. Three of these are in
North America, viz, the Red River,
1920; Ohio, 1,48O. and the st. Lawrence,
1,45O.
South America has also three in this
list, the Rio Negro, 1850; Oronoco,
1900, and the Uruguay, 1,1OO miles
long. Asia has three in the same list,
the Euphrates, 1900 miles in length, and
the Tigris and the Ganges, each Of which
is about 1900 mile in length.
In the group of great rivers the st.
Lawrence is the most remarkable. It
constitutes by far the largest body of
fresh water in the world. Including
lakes and streams the st. Lawrence
covers about $4,000 square miles, the
aggregate, it is estimated, represents not
less than 5000 solid miles of water. The
unthinkable size of this mass may be
better comprehended, if not fully realized,
when we consider the figures Of Prof
Cyrus G. Dinwiddie, who says that it
would take over forty years for the
aggregate of this entire mass to pour
over Niagara at the computed rate of
100000 cubic feet per second l-GIObe
DenlOc rat
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
ACurious Experiment in Food Preservation.

1t has long been known that the most
perishable kinds of food can be preserved
for long periods by freezing. In the arctic
regions, where the natural temperature
favors such course, freezing is relied on
to preserve meat for months at time.
The introduction of artificial freezing
processes has caused freezing to be utilized
In our own more southern latitudes with
greater or less success for the same
object.
A test Of the question of food preserva
tlon by the above means was recently
brought to q striking conclusion. A few
days ago, Mr.. Edward R. Bell gave a
dinner at his residence in this city. AS
guests there were present Rev. Morgan
Dix, ID. D., Rev. Halsey Knapp and some
other friends. The primal object of the
gathering was to test the palatability of a
turkey which had been killed ten years
ago, and which had been kept frozen
ever since. Mr.. Knapp had been the
custodian of the bird during all those
years. The turkey was prepared as a
part of the dinner.
It was found that the fowl was perfect
in shape, and without taint of any sort,
OA0 AOo AAO@o " 40 UOVOllJ 1dSGol0SS anu VOlu
of all the flavor and juices proper to a
we'll roasted turkey. The fat and juices
had entirely disappeared, leaving only
bone and muscular fiber. The prevailing
impression as to the inferiority of frozen
food products was fully borne out by this
interesting experiment. It is known
that freezing impairs the flavor of meats,
fish, and vegetables, and while it arrests
decomposition it does not entirely prevent
evaporation and desiccation.
Housekeepers who are particular about
providing the best beof, fowls, and
provisions in general for their tables are
very apt to avoid the purchase of any
products which have been frozen. For
reasonable periods food is kept by cold
without freezing, and this is virtually the
action of our domestic refrigerators
Absolute freezing with preservation
through one or two seasons is not to be
commended.-Sc american.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Spelling a Good Story.

A recent sermon of Rev. DIR. T. Dewitt
Talmage has this glowing passage:
When Cromwell's army went into
battle, he stood at the head of them one
day, and gave out the long meter Doxol-
ogy to the tune ofthe "Old hundred" and
that great host, company by company,
regiment by regiment, battalion by
battalion, Joined in the Doxology:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above. Ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Chest.
And while they sang they marched
and while they marched they fought, and
while they fought they got the victory.
1t seems a pity to destroy good story,
but chronology is very despotic. Oliver
Cromwell died in 1858. Bishop Ken,
who has always been credited with this
grand Doxology, was torn in 1887, and
was then, therefore, only about twenty
one years old. Hymnologists give 1897
as the year in which Bishop Ken wrote
the Doxology as the last verse of his
morning and evening hymns. This
would place the composition about half a
century after Cromwell's last battle in
the civil war, and some forty years after
his DEATH Christian Inquirer.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

W Under the readjustment of the
scale of wages which is to take effect
after January l, Mr.. Carnegies iron
workers will be paid less than ever before.
The basis has reached the minimum, and
wages can go no lower until July l next,
when the present scale Of the Amalg ga
mated Association will expire. Further
reductions will then be required by
the employer, unless an unexpected
change for the better in selling prices OF
iron and steel shall take place in the
interim. So does "protection" protect.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

CRUELTY TO HoRsEs.-It is pity some
men could not be made to endure some of
the cruelties they practice on horses. If
such brute could be hitched to a wagon,
with his eyes blinded, harsh bit in his
mouth and another man behind him with
a rawhidc whip, who, when he wishes
him to start gives him cut, and if he
does not increase his speed to suit gives
him several, or yanks his jaws with the
reins with force sufficient nearly to
break them. Such a dose of his own kind
of treatment would, undoubtedly, teach
him such lesson as he would remember
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

~ The commissioner of agriculture
of Alabama has sent a circular to all
asking them to inform him what per cent
of agricultural products, such as are or
could be raised by the farmers of Ala
bama, they sell to them in the way of
farm supplies. For instance, if they sell a
farmer 500 worth of supplies what per
cent of these supplies consists of meal,
corn, oats, peas, flour. wheat, meat, lard,
hay, potatoes, etc. Information of this
kind will be valuable.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

W A young man who says he can
stand hard work, is 20 years old, with
common education, and the possessor Of
$4,000 capital, asks the Scientific Ameri'
can for advice. This is the sensible
answer he received: "We advise you not
to make business venture without busi-
ness experience. Choose some business
that you would like, seek employment at
any price. Save your wages and hold
fast to your capital until you can start
out for yourself we'll posted in business
details"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
He Knows.


l know not what awaits me,
God kindly wells my eyes;
And DER each step of my onward way
He makes new scenes to rise,
And every Joy he sends me comes
A glad, sweet surprise.
One step see before me
'Tis all l need to see;
The light of heaven more brightly shines,
When earth's illusions flee;
And sweetly thro' the silence came
His loving Follow Me-"
o, blissful lack of wisdom
IT'S blessed not to know;
He holds me with his own right hand,
And will not let me go;
And lulls my troubles soon to rest
In Him who loves me so,
So on go, not knowing,
would not if might
I'd rather walk in the dark with God,
Than go alone in the light;
I'd rather walk by faith with Him
Than go alone by sight.
Where He may lead rll follow,
My trust in Him repose;
And every hour in perfect peace
I'll sing, He knows He knowsl
l am glad that He knows,
That he sees it all through;
All I ought to have done, and the thing l
did do,
And DER all my mistakes His sweet charity
throws;
am glad that He knows.
am glad that He knows
All my wavering trust,
am glad He remembers we are but dust;
What foes and temptations we have to
oppose;
I am glad that He knows.
Christian Observer
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

~ An exchange says: The farmer
actually pays premium tor bad roads.
He pays it in time expended in getting
to market in value of drafting animals
and the food they eat and in the extra
hands for their care and handling, in
increased number of vehicles and wear
and tear on them and in the decreased
product of the land that has less atten-
tion and care. If the country had a
system of smooth and hard highways it
would blossom like rose and prosperity
would follow in the wake.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

DID HE FIGHT ON SUNDAY p To a
statement that "Stonewall" Jackson
would never travel or fight on Sunday
the Oxford, Me-, Advertiser replies
"We think the surviving members of the
old Tenth Maine regiment can recall to
memory Sunday, the 25th day of May,
1862, almost three decades, when old
Stonewall travelled and fought on Sunday
and had our fearless and stalwart band
on the run from Winchester to Williams.
port. How that rebel battery got the
drop on US when few miles from Win.
chester, and what terrifying sound
those scorching shells gave as they came
whizzing through the air SO near, and
what a shower of knapsacks followed
about that time, and with what sad
hearts we parted with photographs,
letters and clothing from home as we
flung them away and pressed onl That
forced march was trying ordeal to the
men and some of them carry the effects
to this day"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

az Here is the law for the million
in brief: A note dated on Sunday is void.
If a note be lost Or stolen it does not
release the maker; he must pay it.
Each individual in partnership is respon.
sible for the whole amount of the debts
of the firm, except in cases of special
partnership. Ignorance of the law
excuses no one. An agreement without
consideration is void. Signatures in
lead pencil are good in law. A receipt
for money is not legally conclusive. Con.
tracts made on Sunday cannot be en-
forced. A contract made with minor is
voidable. A contract made with lunatic
is void. Checks or drafts must be pre-
sented for payment without unreasonable
delay. An oral agreement must be
proved by evidence. A written agree.
ment proves itself. The law prefers
written to oral evidence because of its
precision. Written instruments are to
be construed and interpreted by the
law according to the simple, customary
and natural meaning of the words used
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
A Lite Girls Experience in Lighthouse.

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Trescott are keep.
ers of the Gov. Lighthouse at Sand Beach.
Mich. and are blessed with daughter,
four years old. Last April she was taken
down with Measles, followed by dread
full Cough and turning into a Fever.
Doctors at home and at Detroit treated
her, but in vain, she grew worse rapidly,
until she was mere "handtul of bones"
Then she tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and after the use of two and a
half: bottles, was completely cured. They
say DIR. Kings New Discovery is worth
its weight in gold, yet you may get a
trial bottle free at Burwell & Dunn
wholesale & Retail, and at Jordan
Scott, wholesale Drug store.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by Jordan & Scott, whole
sale Drug store, and at Burwell & Dunn,
wholesale & retail.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

~ Keep an eye on the preacher who
declaims loudly against the secularity OF
the Church, and yet scans closely the
price of stocks and bonds in the daily
papers, and knows the value Of all the
best corner lots in the city of which he
is the resident In trading with him,
you need not fear that he will neglect his
own interests-NashviIeA Advocate.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

The Commercial Advertiser, defining
the difference between politician and a
statesman says that some one has said
that statesman is a man who seeks to
legislate for the future, while the politi
clan legislates for to day. The same idea
has been expressed in better form, per-
haps, thus: GA statesman says 'Wha
can I do for the people?' The political n
says w hat can the people do for me
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Administr ator's Notice.

Having qualified as administrator with the
will annexed of Lawrence P. O'Connel, deceased,
hereby request all persons indebted to his
estate to make immediate payment. All persons
having claims against said estate are notified to
present the same to me on or before the 5th day
of December, 1892. PAUL MCKANE,
Dec. 4, 1891. CIV Administrator.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
GENERAL NOTICE
TO DEBTORS.

We have given every one who owes US as long
time as we can, and we now say to all, that we
must put out their papers for collection. We
would not do this but we cannot avoid it as the
Fertilizer Company must be paid.
So, don't be out of humor at US, if you find
your note or account in the hands of an attorney
for collection.
If you should want to hold your cotton, we
will arrange to get money on it for you, if you
put in our warehouse enough to cover our debt.
e. B. SPRINGS & CO.
Nov. 20, 1891.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of the Es-
tate of Henry Cathey, deceased, notice is here
by given to all persons holding claims against
said estate to present them to me within the
time required by law, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar thereof; and all persons indebted
to said estate are requested to settle at once.
81. D. STOWE,
Dec II, 1891. CIV Administrator,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Administrators Notice.

All persons having claims against the estate of
w. D. Price, deceased are hereby notified to
present them to me, properly attested, on or be-
fore the 18th day of December, 1892. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are notified to make
payment to me, without delay.
HUGH W. HARRIS,
Administrator of W. D. Price, decd.
Dec. II, 1891. 6w
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
SEWING MACHINES.

If you have ever thought of buying Sewing
Machine now is your time We have reduced our
S65 Machine to $40 and our $55 Machine to $50.
Don't loose the best chance in your life to buy
the best Sewing Machine ever made in the world
c. W, BRADSHAW, Mgr
Dec. II, 1891.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Administrators Notice.

All persons having claims against the estate of
Mrs. Lucretia Williams, deceased, are hereby
notified to present them to me, properly attested,
on or before the 10Th day of December, 1892
All persons indebted to said estate are notified
to make payment to me, without delay,
HUGH W. HARRIS,
Administrator of Lucretia Williams, decd.
Dec IL, 1891. CIV
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
LADIES' SHOES.

Ladies' best Veal Calf sewed lace shoes 81 so
these shoes have good thick soles, every pair
warranted. This is the best medium coarse
shoe in the market. We always have large
supply, all sizes to 9. Give US q call.
GILREATH Dc CO.
Dec II 1891
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15

H If an old man only knew as much
as young man thinks he does, how this
old globe would whirl.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
BOOTS, BOOTS.

The largest stock of BOOTS in the State, and
the Greatest Values. Knowing ones never think
of buying Boots without seeing US. Our 81 90
BOOTS are the BEST IN THE WORLD for the
price.
All kinds of SHOES for all kinds of people.
Jan. l, 1892. GILREATH & co.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Pianos and Organs

OF every style-prices to suit the purchaser
When in need of strings call at Bakers Music
House, where they can be assorted for you.
A new line of Sheet Music and Folios Some
of the most popular Songs of the day. I'm Old
Madrid" price 35 cents. eff you love me darling
tell me with your eyes," 40 cents
Special rates to Teachers. Write for Cata-
logues.
BAKERS MUSIC HOUSE,
Y. M. G. A. Building,
Charlotte, N. Z.
Nov 13, 1891
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
FALL and WINTER SHOES,

Our Fall and Winter Trade is upon US, and we
are prepared with the best stock of serviceabe
Shoes we have ever carried for our country
friends. This immense stock was bought with
the greatest care, and the prices put on each Shoe
was lower than we have ever sold them
But owing to short crops and low prices, we
will not sell the Shoes we expected unless we
offer
EXTRA INDUCEMENTS.
That is just what we are doing, we have gone
over our entire stock and haye lowered the prices
to suit the times.
Come and see our
Farmers Brogans, Our Oil Grain Shoes,
and Our Home made Shoes.
There are lines that we are making specially
of, and they are truly the best Shoes we can buy
See our LADIES HOMEMADE SHOES,
they are the best Shoes lady can wear for out
door work.
DO YOU WEAR BOOTS?
If so, you should see our stock.
We have bought largely and are determined to
close out the entire stock if low prices will
do it.
So you should come and inspect our stock be-
fore you purchase. See what we are selling for
$500 and $3.50.
A large stock of Rubber Boots and Shoes.
Correct prices on everything in our line
Don't forget the place.
GRAY s. BARNHARDT.
Nov. 30, 1891.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
Sticking to it.

We once knew an educated lawyer
who, for long term of ears, held the
honorable Office of Commonwealth g
Attorney for the county in which he
lived A knot of gentlemen were once
discussing the merits of an eminent
orator; and one of them said that this
orators voice was so penetrating that he
could be heard by an audience of so
many thousand people. 80, mol" said
our acquaintance. "No human voice can
reach so far" "Well," rejoined the other,
"let us make the calculation. How far can
a first-rate voice be hoard by people who
stand in front of the speaker ?" The
gentlemen al! agreed upon so many yards.
"Then how far can such voice be heard
by those who stand on the right and on
the left of the speaker ?" Another dis
tance, in yards was agreed upon. Every
we'll. Now we will multiply the length
by the breadth, and that will give US the
space in square yards" The computation
was made. call right. Now, allowing
each auditor square yard in which to
stand, we have-thousand, and that is
a larger audience than I mentioned" It
did not seem very feasible to fight the
multiplication table; but our friend had
no idea OF yielding; and so he said with
laughable emphasis, "But 1 'oould not
stand so Thick" and this closed the argu-
ment with roar of laughter from the
rest of the company.-Rehgious Herald.
SEvENrY-FoUR YEARS AGo.-A book
unearthed by the Department of fAgricul-
ture shows that in 1917 the following
prices were paid by customer at store
in Boscawen (now Webester), N. H.: l
lb coffee, 25 cents; I lb loaf sugar, 27
cents Id tea, rs cents ID powder, II
cents; lb shot, II cents dozen plates,
29 cents 3 lbs cotton yarn, 1928 ; 1 nut
meg, 13 cents;3 hoes, So; % lbs fish,
s1.25; yarn cotton lining. 8 cents II
yards calico, IS cents yard muslin, AZ
cents; Al yards fulled cloth, 1892; gill
New England rum, 10 cents; 8 yards
black silk, So; yards calico, 81; 5 yards
cambria, $3.05; yard shirting, "a cents;
l gallon West India rum, Sl.4O; l lb
sugar, 20 cents felt hat, $3.50; 1 OF.
indigo, % cents ; tb hyson tea, AZ cents
yards calico, $3.50. And an item OF
credit that appears in the same book,
suggests the rate of wages then paid for
transient labor in a community Of farm
ers. It is: One half days work, %
cents.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
DO YOU WEAR BOOTS?
SPECIAL NOTICE,

am getting in an entire new line of MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS.
The finest line of Guitars, Violins and Banjos
ever brought TO the city.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1892-01-15
THE
cha RLOTTE DEMOCRAT
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
J. P. STRONG.
TERMs-One Doller and Fifty Cents in advance
for year-Two Dollars on time

Entered at the Post Office in Charlotte, N c.,
as second class matter, according to the rules of
the P. 0. Department