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The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
Total Visible Supply of Cotton

New YORK, March 25.-The total vis;
bic supply of cotton for the world !.
4,OO9,S8 bales, of which 3,523,6e5 bales
are American, against 1904 ,229 and
1852 ,229 bales respectively last wear
Receipts of cotton this week at all in.
terror towns 25, ,125 bales, receipts from
plantations, $1,000 baIes. Crop in sight
5, ,949 300 bales. oA''
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

@@ An ear Of corn twenty seven
inches long twelve inches in circumfer-
ence, having twenty four rows of l57
grains each, making "a total Of 3,768
grains on the one cob, is exhibited at
Shenandoah, Kan, as specimen of that
regions agricultural capabilities. 1t was
raised last season, and eleven such ears
would make bushei of corn.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
Troutman, N. c., March 20, '93.

For Board, or Mineral Waters, write Strohecker
Springs Co., Barium Springs, N. G.
Besides this posion or Barum Spring,
there are other Springs, Iron and Red
Sulphur. Mr. S. once lived in Charlotte,
and Mrs. Strohecker's, his wife is the
youngest daughter of our beloved citizen,
A. Brevard Davidson. Their many
kindred and friends will rejoice with them
in their good fortune.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
Routed by Mat Ransom.

Hill OutdOne by the North Carolina Veteran.
A special from Washington to the At
lanta Journal says:
Twenty years senatorial experience
matched against twelve months A
statesman versus politician The re
suit of such a contest between such par
ties is easily toretoId. The smoke Of the
clash of arms in the democratic senate
rial caucus on Tuesday last has drifted
into Newspaper Row, and, as the puffs
disappear, the PROSTATE form of the senior
senator from New York is clearly dis
cernable. Hill SHE'D his castor into the
senatorial ring and it was met By Matt
Ransom's glittering lance and now the
senators among themselves are discussing
how the venerable North Carolinian
worsted the Goliath of the New York
machine. Ransom evidently favored the
election of Cox, of North Carolina, for
secretary Of the senate. Hill, it is be
lieved, favors the selection of W Washington,
of Virginia, who became notorious by his
letter published some time ago in the
Cincinnati Enquirer, denouncing Grover
Cleveland. When the Democratic sena-
torial caucus met Tuesday, one week ago,
Ransom was in favor Of having nomina
tions made Immediately, but on objection
by Hill the caucus postponed action until
last Tuesday. Ransom once more pre-
sented COXs name and Hill again op
posed action. This brought the North
Caroinian to his feet in twinking and
Hill is said to have gotten the worst
drubbing ever received in the senate.
Cox, as is known, was elected and y ash
ington's name was not even presented.
Senator Ransom is very dgnifed and
rather quiet Senator.
He talks but little, but when he has
anything to say it is germane to the sub
ject under discussion and goes right to the
point, as his remarks to Senator Hill
very plainly showed.
1t transpires that Mr.. Hill had in some
way made promise to Mr.. Ransom
which he had not fulfilled. Mr.. Ransom,
in the Senatorial Democratic caucus, made
that fact know to his colleagues in plain,
but parliamentary, language.
Mr.. Hill jumped to his feet and said
"The Senator from North Carolina had
better be careful about what he says
This made the blood in the Tar Heel
Senator's veins red hot. Quickly facing
the Senator from New York and shaking
his hnger at him IN scorn, he replied i'm
petuously:
"There is nothing in the life, conduct
or actions, past or present, of the gentle
man from New York, to have him dare
tell anyone to be careful of what he says
or does"
Ransom's remarks were delivered in u
scathing manner, and he quietly waited
for Mr.. Hills reply, but the Senator from
New York, to the surprise of all of his
Democratic friends, only drummed noise
lessly on his desk with his fingers and
vouchesafed no answer
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

rs Cavalry SELLERS ofton sleep in
the saddle after tatiguing march, but it
would seem almost impossible to march
on foot and sleep at the same time
There are authentic instances Of this
kind, however, and a member of the
Grand Army says: ''When l was q
private of infantry marched miles ss
sound asleep as if I was in my bed and
did not fall out of the ranks" Artillery
men have been known to sleep from ex
hauston under their own guns which
were constantly firing in battle. Benja-
min Franklin slept for an hour floating
on his back in the water at least, one of
his biographers says SO.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

JUDGE BONDS ILLNEss.-A telegram in a
New York paper states that United States
Circuit Judge H L. Bond is very ill, and
is suffering from dropsy, having been
tapped several times. There are no
hopes his recovery. 1t has been known
in Richmond that Judge Bond was in
poor health, though it was not supposed
that his condition was as bad as this
State.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

sB In the Wisconsin House of Rep
reseptatives on recent occasion the
morning prayer was made by the Rev.
Mrs. Bartlett, u minister of the Universal
list faith. 1t is said that the prayer was
the most thoughtful! and appropriate of
any delivered during the session, and
was listened to with reverence rather
than impatience, even to the amen.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
StatesvilIe. N. c., March 25, '93.

Mr.. It. II. Strohecker-Dear Sir.: [ re-
ceived a lettor from Mrs. Susan Keever,
of Kidsvilo, Lincoln county, N. c.,
stating that the water purchased some
time ago, at the Strohecker Springs, has
proved success in curing an extreme
case of Eczema, on her feet, other parties
have written me substantially the same.
Respectfully,
W O BENTON
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

1B A most wonderful phenomenon
has occurred in South America. During
volcanic eruption there was severe
quake of the earth, and an entire mou,:
tain ridge sank to a considerable distance.
Three rivers wero damned up, and their
overflow drowned twelve persons and a
great many cattle.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

s A woman in Flint, Mich, adver-
tises for a position as housekeeper, and
says in her advertisement that an offer of
marriage will be given attention.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

.8 Roscoe Conkling used to say that
the simplest way for person to stop the
habit of tobacco chewing was to keep a
package of crystalized candy in his
pocket, and substitute lump of it for the
weed whenever desire arose for the
latter. In this way Mr., Conklng said he
had broken off tobacco chewing; but he
had never been able to abandon smoking.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
Rubber and Leather Betting,

We have large stock and complete sssor,.
ment of sizes of Rubber Betting on hand. War.
rant every foot we sell and guarantee our prices
against any House south of Baltimore.
HAMMOND & JUSTIFY
Oct II, 1892
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
What's the use of feeling languid

Cleanse the blood and give it vigor !;
Make the old man new.
How I'Il tell you. To the drug store
Go this very day
Buy medicine to Danish
All your ills away
And that medicine is DR.. Pierce's Golden.
Medical Discovery, the very best blood
purifier on earth. 1t builds up and
strengthens the system because it cieanses
the blood, and that's what the system
must have to be strong and healthy.
There's nothing that equals it, Abso-
lutely sold on trial! Your money back,
if it don't benefit or cure you.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
Comparative Cotton Statemeot

The following is the comparative co,o,
statement for the week ending March "a
1898. ,Ooo
Net receipts at all u S. ports, 59451 90 GOO
Total receipts to date. 4456 6s9 q aoe sos soy
Exports for the week, sc 6a9 'I,0odJ
Total exports to this date, 3,2S5s37 sos eoooo %
Stock in all U. s. ports, as O95 HSo c:e oss
Stock at all interior towns 1854 ,O0S @
Stock in Liverpool, 1854 OOO 1InSo1 1ISo1
American afioat for O'OVo
Great Britain, $4,000 1os ooo
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

% The Holyoke (Mass.) city treas.
urer has just found in an old vault 1926,
600 worth Of stock certificates owned by
the city and missing for twenty years.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
CuriOs for the State Library.

Through the efforts of Librarian Bird
song, Col. F. A. Olds has been induced to
present the following valuable papers to
the State Library:
Copy of the Daily Telegram, published
by John SpelIman in June, 1862. While
it is a small sheet, it contains some very
interesting information in reference to
the war.
An original telegram from President
Davis to Governor Vance, dated Rich
mond, July IL, 1868.
A memorial and romonstrance signed
by William Skinner in behalf Of the
people Quakers, to the General Assem-
bly,, in reference to the taking the oath
of affirmation setting forth that they are
disabled from holding land by deed, gift
or purchase, also from prosecuting any
suit at law or equity. This paper is
dated Perquimans, April 4th, 1880.
Col. OIds has also placed in the Library
q collection Of State and Confederate
money. All of these articles will be
placed in frames and hung in the reading
room of the Library.-RaIeigh Observer.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
TESTIMONIALS.

Mr.. John W. Wadsworth, upon seeing
this signature, said: know that man.
He is all solid. I'll send up my demijohn.
Send me five gallons water.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

B- The Oldest church existing in the
United States is situated near Smithfeld,
Va. 1t was built in the reign of Charles
l, between the years 1880 and 1875, the
brick, lime and timber being imported
from England. The timber is English cak, :,
and was framed in England. 1t is a
brick structure, erected in the most sub
stantial manner. The mortar has become
SO hardened that it will strike fire in col.
lision with steel.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
The solver Chilled PlOw."
The Best in the World

HAMMOND 6 JUSTICE are now Agents
for this celebrated Plow, and carry full stock
OF all extras Tor same such as Points, Mould
Boards, Landsider, Bolts, &C., and are selling
very close.
We also have a large stock of Pittsburg Steel
Plows, Single and Double Iron Foot Plow
Stocks at Rock Bottom prices
HAMMOND s. JUSTICE.
Oct. II, 1892
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
RARITTN SPRINGS March 27. '93

[ have visited the Strohecker Springs.
drank of its waters, tested it's mineral
qualities, and felt its etfects-know Of its
beneficial effects upon others-and take
pleasure in saying Mr. Strohecker has
the best and the strongest Barium water
| have ever seen, Or known, and affords
plenty of water rich in mineral deposit.
Sincerely yours,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

s8@ Some folks at Elizabeth, N. J.,
were interested the other day to see
white crow flying in a fcck of his black
brethren. AS seen from below the wings
and belly of the bird appeared pure white,
and he maintained his flight with the
black crows apparently upon terms of
pei feet equality.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31

@~ The settlement of the cotton spin
ners strike in England, is a matter in
which the cotton planters of the South
are interested, although it would have
been more to their advantage if it had
been settled long ago. This strike has
been on for five months, involving ten
thousand operatives, and fourteen or fif
teen million spindles, and like the
majority of strikes, ended where it should
have ended, if begun, at first by COM
promise. This strike and the stoppage
of SO many spindles in the midst of the
season when the cotton crop was being
marketed, had demoraIizing effect, and
prevented prices from going as high
as they would have gone if the spindles
had been kept running, 1t is pity that
some system cannot be devised to adjust
the difference between employers and the
employed in the great industries, and
prevent these prolonged strikes, by which
SO many are injured and no one benefited
- WilminQtOn Star.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-03-31
twenty-five Hoop Skirts Accounted For.
The Place For All of Them

"Since the crinoline craze is on / no.
tice that some inquisitive person recently
wanted to know Of the Republic where
all the old>fashioned hoop skirts so popu
lar with our mothers have gone," said
George Parks. II can answer the ques-
tion as to some of them at any rate. In
one instance about twenty five are lying
in the bottom of the Arkansas River, and
the way they got there formed one of
the most laughable incidents l ever
witnessed.
cit was soon after the war, and crlno-
lines had recently been emancipated,
when one day band of about twenty
FIVE Indians appeared in the little town
of Van Buren to trade. After spending
all their money they went from store to
store, every one crowding in, and would
stand around for half an hour until they
were given some trifle, when they would
leave. 1t was in January, and at one
place clerk had given each of the bucks
palm leaf fan, which they carried in
their hands, and with which they famed
themselves vigorousl y. At another place
the proprietor was puzzled to know how
to get rid of his un welcome visitors, for a
long time, but finally hit upon happy
expedient. Stored away in the garret
was stock of crinolines. He got them
out and presented each of the noble red
men with one, explaining that they were
to take them home as presents to their
squaws; and to show them how they were
worn clerk buckled one around him.
This was satisfactory, and with a grunt
of pleasure they filed out; but, imbued
with the idea that what was good for
squaw was good for buck also, they re
tired to an alley, from which they pres
emily emerged and marched down the
street in file, every mothers son Of them
having his hoop skirt fastened to his
waist and carrying his fan. The sight
was ludicrous enough to have made a
horse laugh, and as they marched Sc
datey along a perfect roar Of laughter
greeted them.
"Pretty soon, however, the bucks dis
covered that they were made sport of,
and they tore off their new dresses, and,
carrying them to the river bank, threw
them in and cast the palm leaves after
them st. Louis Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-26
AFTER MANY DAYS.
SENITOR FAXES DIES FROM a
CANCER or THE THROAT.
He Was . rrave soldier and Suffered
for Many Months In the Confederate
Prison Pens His Many Escapes.

After n long and hopeless illness Hon.
James NJ. F,lcs died at his home in
Darlington yesterday shortly after noon.
lie had been a sufferer from cancer
OF the throat for many months aud
that disease finally endei his life.
Mr.. Faes was born in Bristol in 1885
and while still lad his parents moved
TO Warren ,wh re lac lived until he
of tie war during which he served With
great distinction, Mr.. Falss took
~ his 4, 81, enoe IN Ashland, where
by industry, thrift ami enter
prise he amasscd modest fortune In
1870 he returned TO Warren, whers he re-
sided until his removal to Bar,
rington where he made his homi until
he di ID. lie took great H.
terest ia public affairs, aud though not a
politician in ihs strict sense oil the word,
he was Keen observer OF political
events.
His fellow townsmen held him IN the
highest esteem aud several lines con
served with such satisfaction IN
the house OF representatives that
last spring he was elected 10
the seiiate. Unfortunately the fatal
disease had firm hold Oh him then aud
prevented him from taxing his seat at
Newport. Since that time he has slowly
sank un IL the not unexpected end came
yesterday.
Mr.. Fa'es was one OF those men who
prefer actions TO words. His record
us Union soldier was one. OF when
any man might justly be proud
yet he was loath To speak about his ca
reer while wearing the nations
lie fought bravely at Cedar Mountain
and at Kelly's ford, was captured at
Mlddleburg, Va, and sent to Libby
prison. There he shared the
terrible sufferings imposed upon the
Union prisoners by their captors. but III >
spirit aud daring were not broken. win
l09 others he made his escape, but after
many hardships was recaptured anu re-
turned. Tnen he was sent O. Danvilie,
aud later TO the stockade Mt Macon, IRA.
Goiug from Mac IN to Charleston
with companion he jumped IRON
fast running train and escaped
the bullets of the guards which he"
fter him. He was tracked by blooi-
hounds aud again rscaptured. Other
escapes and recaptures followed until
4, b. 22. 1865. when he was xchanged.
MIR. FaIe,' character l. strlkingly illus
trated in this statement about himself,
made few years ago:
"The recollections Of the greater part
Of my army life are painful, aud l seldom
seek to recall them. For this reason
have never visited any of the scenes OF
my army experience. $ as three years
aud six months in the service, OF which
time was one year, eight months and four
days prisoner The hardships OF my
prison life shattered my constitution and
know that l never again 81 all enjoy
the blessing of robust health. yet there
has never been a moment in the 20 years
that have elapsed since my discharge
when have re,re ted my enlistment In
the service of my country"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-26
THEIR ANNUAL CRUISE.
TIE RHODE ISLAND YACHT CLUB
MAKES IT'S YEARLY TRIP.
Many Craft Participate, Including Cats,
sloops. schooners and Yawis Go
to Bristol Tonight

Eighteen crafts OF various sorts, from
the cat rixged and yawl to the schooner
yacht of the commodore, set sail this
afternoon from the Rhode Island Yacht
club house at Pawtuxet for the annual
cruise.
The weather came of fine and clear,
with fine southerly breeze. All the
morning the white-trousered sailors had
been fitting about the club house, carry
ing supplies to the row boats, which at
once put of for the soops.
which passed over the city swept. by the
feet and for short time 1t made things
very lively. All the craft succeeded In
getting their sail in aud everything
made tight 40 no accidents occurred.
About 1880 the signal gun was fired
the harbor. The yachts participating In
the craise were as follows;
Schooner Nearra, Commander Fales;
sloops, Uvina. Vice-Commander : ards Of
Newport; valkyr. Leroy Fales; Willie. j.
A. Budlonl; Jenne.. A; 9. Bars, ow;
iah Nadir' ! E w. AhnselI Beth T,r. Dr, Mat.
Uncas, j. G. Harris Susie, L. d. Pierce !;
Surf, Mr.. w. @. Titcomb OF Nayatt {;
Moyka, G. M. Van Slyck; Rahnee, Lew
Budlong; yawl Hadassah, g. H.. Merri-
man Of Nayatt; yawl Clara, John NJ,
Whitall OF Newport catboat Suciphene,
Bigelow Adams.
r. Lincoln Lippitt on board .sloop
Chinook went down at o'clock. On board
flagship Nearva as guests OF Commodore
Fales, were exCommodore Austin, Fleet
Sugeon Pomeroy, Andrew Ross, Captain
james, Benjamin Clark. Lew Tilling-
hast Oh board the Rahnee took al onv as
guests, II. r. Olney and Samuel Whitley.
The fleet will make Bristol tonight. In
the morning it will make sail for New
port and on Friday viii anchor again In
Pot,er's cove at Prudence island. There
Will occur the annual cup race on
Saturday. Sunday, July 30. the usual
clam bake will be held at the Cove, after
which the fleet will disband.
Several prizes are offered. which will
bring out the friendly rivalry between
the respective owners OF the various
crafts competing. In the large sloop
class hatdsome silk ensign will be
given 10 the yacht winning the most
runs. In the lib and mainsail class a
cash prize OF SEQ will be given, aud n
cash prize OF t25 has teen offered by Mr.
X, Lin, oln Lppitt to the cstboat win
ming the most runs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-26
Whales in the Bay.

Along with the dukes, kings, princes
aud other notable strangers who are
coming to our shore is school of whales
headed by the prince himself.
A school of a q, zen or more seal whale.
vas sight q yesterday morning by
Captain Oswsl of the stea oer Mount
Hope. They too like Princess Eulalia and
ihe Maharajnh OF kapurthala are ol
very genial Il 8 oosition and have In he IN
humble way en-, elvOred to show the resi-.
deuts OF :his county that their mission
here is OF the most friendly description
ODe of tho school, according to
less than sixty feet long aud was
~ the finbick species. The strangers
were see yesterday not only by the cap
tain aud nearly ali OF IN, passengers.
hut also by the crew Of the steamer Block
Island, Just this side OF Block Island.
and were evidently on their way TO New
port.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-26
Saw tho Murder Comm ittei.
Bristol People at Rocky Point.

The steamer Mount Hope brought
about 500 persons from Warren and
Bristol today TO Rocky. Point. The ex
cur,ion was under the auspices OF
Sowamsitt Canton Of Odd Fellows. IL
beiug the thirteenth annual excursion OF
this prosperous organization to Rock y
Poiut. Upon landing the canton made a
short parade about the place, headed by
the Swansea band Of 80 pieces. j. X.
O'Brien, leader There was no set program
for the day other than the many attrac.
tions offered by Mr.. Harrington. AT 1880
a special dinner was served In
the mammoth dining parlor. The
committee Of arrangements were
Captain ID. w. Gladuinx, Z, Lieutenant j.
III. Brown, II. s. BufIin nton. John Slmis-
ter aud Joseph Lent. The party left the
point about $50 for sail down the bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-26
Chicago Grain Market.
AIrQIIp NY A. P. MHEnHN
GETTING READY TO RACE.
The Navahoe to Tackle English Crack
Next Monday of Isle of W light.

BOSTON. July GA Herald special
from Southampton. Eng, says: The
Navahoe arrived at Cowes this
afternoon from Southampton. She
is in racing trim and will
start in her first race next Monday
I'm the regatta OF the Royal London
Yacht club. which takes place off the
Isle of Wight. All the big cutters
are being put into racing trim for this
event, aud the contests promise to be
decidedly interesting. Here will be
drawn the first live on the Navahoe and
likewise on tue Valkyr e. A s regards
what the latter can do with the cup de-
feuders in America, a deal apparently
hinges on the result of the r. gatta a. Il
v, cntsmsn on this side are looking for
ward to 1t with the greatest interest.
The Navahoe is also entered for the re-
gattas of the Royal Yacht squadron ami
the Royal Southampton Yacht club,
which will be held during the week be-
ginning August o.
The Navahoe was to have sailed against
the Valkyrie on Aug. 3, for the Cape May
cup, but owing To the TACT that she Is eu-
tered in the above races, IL is probable
that the race will be postponed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-26
TRACK WALKER KILLED.
otrusk BY Consolidated Train and
INSTANTLY KIlled-His BODY Terribly
usngisd-His Companion Uninjured.

Just before tle O'Clock today there was
. tragedy In the railroad yard OF tho
Consolidated road near Webster street.
Matthew Pryor and companion were
walking along the west bound track
when they were startled by the shrek
Of . locomotive whistle bshind the m
Pryor's companion jumped out Of the way
Of the on-rushiny train In time TO
save himself, but Pryor was struck by
the cowcatchsr with terrible force and his
body seat whirling through the air.
Those who Witnessed the accident
hurried to the unfortunate mans assis-
tance but no was dead. His body was
cut and mAnRled so badly
~ to be hardly recognizable.
The train whica strucx HIM was
the express which left Boston at Ii
o'clock.
PRYOR was 25 years Of agr, unmarried
AMI resided ON Smith6eid avenue. .f