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The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

gW St. Francis Hospital, in Fifth
street, east of Avenue B, N. Y. shows
what the wistaria can do in twenty three
years under unfavorable conditions The
building was erected in 1870, and two
wistarias now climb it's tall front in four.
teen long perpendicular lines, most of
them reaching to the roof The vines at
their thickest measure fully three inches,
and eight or ten two.inch branches extend
in all directions. They are rooted in the
peculiarly inhospitable soil of the east
side, and robbed of much moisture by
overhanging caves, but they flourish and
bloom to the delight not only of the
hospital inmates but of the whole block.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
At the Bottom of the Sea.

An extraordinary circumstance that has
been noticed with interest and that al
ways creates surprise when first learned,
is the entire absence of foreign matter in
the deeper part of the oceans floor. OF
all the vessels lost in midocean, of all the
human beings that have been drowned, Of
all the marine animals that have perished,
of all the clay, sand, and gravel let fall by
dissolving icebergs, at all the various sub
stances drifted from every shore by shift
ing currents-not trace remains, but in
their place water from 900 to $500
fathoms in depth covers the uniform de-
posit of thick, blush, tenacious slime,
called globigerina ooZe.
a bit of this under powerful lens is q
revelation of beauty not readily forgotten.
The ooze is composed almost entirely OF
the daintiest, most delicately beautiful
shells imaginable. At depths greater
than $500 fathoms the bottom of the sea
consists mainly of products arising from
exposure for almost incalculable periods
to the chemical action of sea water, of
pumice, and other volcanic matters. This
finally results in the formation of the red
clay deposits that are considered
characteristics of the profoundest depths
of the ocean.
Carbonate of lime, which in the form of
the shells of foraminJfera, makes up 80
large part of the glo6igerina ooze, is here
almost entirely absent. Sea water is very
| nearly a universal solvent, and before any
shell, large or small, reaches the bottom
of these tremendous abysms it is chemi-
cally eaten up, literally dissolved-a re-
suit which the enormous pressure Of the
water must materially hasten.
At 1000 fathoms the weight of the
water pressing on all sides of an object
immersed to that depth is very nearly
one ton to the square inch, or more than
100 times that sustained at the sea level,
and at the greatest depths the pressure is
80 increased that it would seem nothing
could Withstand it, in fact, heavy metal
cylinders let down with the sounding
apparatus are sometimes, on being drawn
up again to the surface, found bent and
collapsed; strongly. made glass vessels
which the metal inclosed are shattered
into Fragments Cosmopolitan.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
The Silver States.

The silver party is more strongly repre-
sented in the United States Senate than
in the House of Representatives, though
the true reason of the fact is not clear to
everybody. When, in 1890, the Republi.
cans admitted the six North western
States, which were to keep the Republi-
can party secure in control of the Senate
for many years to come, though the
Democrats might gain control of the
Presidency and elect a majority of the
House of Representatives, they overshot
the mark and brought upon themselves q
double disaster. They helped to build
| up, by their summary and precipitate ad
| mission of these States, new party in
the Northwest, which carried two of them
| against Mr.. Harrison, and cost the Re
publicans Kansas, Colorado, and Nevada,
till then secure in the Republican column.
The seven silVer-prcducing States are
| Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Ore
| gon, Washington, and South Dakota.
They cast, at the late election, collectively,
404, 1892 votes. If to them we add the
votes of North Dakota and Wyoming,
So, ,824 in all, governed by similar political
conditions and sympsthizing with the
reighboring pro-slver States, we have q
total of 457,8
The Senate is composed of eighty eight
members. The total vote of the people
at the late election numbered 12,068, ,595.
Were the basis of representation identi.
cal in each State, each Senate would stand
for l37, 900 votes. But these nine States,
instead of having only four Senators, as
their population might justify, actually
| have eighteen and it is on account Of this
undue representation, for which the Re
publicans are directly accountable, that
the silver men are so strong in the Senate.
N Y I2alaa
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

sB~ Every age has it's work, every
man his opportunity. These are your
times. Claim your inheritance. In every
field Of thought and action young men of
honorable aspiration will have the largest
opportunities during the next decades.
Science has only begun it's career of dis
covery. The world is spelling out it's
elementary lessons in political economy
and sociology. There is no occasion for
any young man TO look backward to the
past, and wish that he bad a chance to do
something. This is Gods good world,
and this for you is it's golden age.-Bishop
G. p. Fitzgerald, at Woford C0lleae.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
MISREPRESENTATION Sale.

BY virtue of executions to me, directed from
the Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, in
favor of Stephens & Phifer, and G. A. Misen-
against D. c. FLOW will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder for cash. at the Court
House door, in Charlotte, ON Monday, the 4th
day of September, 1898, at 10 o'clock M, a tract
of land lying on the waters of White Oak
Branch, in Clear Creek township, adjoining the
lands of E. Fl. Hinson, E. NJ Miller, D. NJ
Miller and others. particularly described in a
deed from said Flow and wife to H. NJ. Lpe,
registered in Book 48. page 219 in the office of
the Register of Deeds for said county. The
said tract contains 107 acres more or less.
This the End day of August. 1898.
T. SMITH,
August 4, 1898 5w Sheriff.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Thy Will be Done!

We see not, know not; all our way
Is night-with Thee alone is day.
From out the torrents troubled drift,
Above the storm our prayers We lift,
Thy will be done!
The flesh may fail, the heart may faint,
But who are we to make complaint,
Or dare to plead, in times like these,
The weakness of our love of ease9
Thy will be done!
We take with solemn thankfulness
Our burdens up. nor ask it less,
And count it joy that evenwe
May suffer, serve, or wait for thee.
Whose will be done!
Though dim as yet in tint and line
We trace thy pictures wise design.
And thank Thee that our age supplies
Its dark relief of sacrifice.
Thy will be done
If for the age to come this hour
OF trial hath vicarious power,
And blest by Thee, our present pain
Be Liberty's eternal gain,
Thy will be done!
Strike, thou the Master, we thy keys,
The anthem of the destinies!
The minor of thy loftier strain,
Our hearts shall breathe the old refrain,
Thy will be done!
- Whittier
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Trustees Sale,

By virtue of the power contained in a Deed of
Trust made to me on the 2Sth day of January,
1892, by r. ], Porter and wife, will sell at pub
lie auction, at the Court House door, in the city
of Charlotte, N. c., on Monday, the 4th day of
September 1898, at 12 o'clock NJ, all that lot of
land described in said deed of trust registered in
Book 70, page 279 in the Office of the Register of
Deeds for said county. said lot being situated in
the city of Charlotte, in square No. SO, fronting
about So feet on Poplar street, and extending
back 81 feet, and being the lot on which said
Porter now resides.
Terms-Cash.
This August 4. 1898.
L.F. OSBORNE,
August d. 1893 4w Trustee.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Execution Sale of Land.


By virtue of an execution to me directed from
the Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, is
sued upon judgment of said Court in favor of
Alexander s. Harris and against J. M. Wilson,
will on Monday. the 4th day of September, 1893
House door, in the city of Charlotte, at 10 o'clock
NJ the following tract of land, VIZ All that
tract of land lying and being in the County of
Mecklenburg and State of North Carolina, ad-
joining the lands of the said NJ. Wilson, j. s.
Spencer and others, and bounded as follows: Be-
ginning at gum, Spencer's corner, and runs
North rs West, 10 2-5 poles to a cedar; thence
North 13 West. SO poles to post oak; thence
North % West, 46 3-5 poles to sweet gum;
thence North West. 20 poles to stake; thence
East 62 3-5 poles to stone on Spencer's line;
thence with Spencer's line, South West, 1876
poles to the beginning corner, and containing d
acres. This the 25th day of July, 1898
Z T. SMITH,
July 2e, 1898. CIV Sheriff
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
W Water boiIs at different tempera

az Water boiIs at different tempera-
lures according to the elevation above
the sea level. In Baltimore water boils
practically at 2120 F.; at Munich, in
Germany, at 2O930; at the City of Mexi-
CO, in Mexico, at 2O00; and in the Him
alayas, at an elevation of $4,000 feet
above the level of the sea, at 1902. These
differences are caused by the varying
pressure of the atmosphere at these
points, In Baltimore the whole weight
of air is TO be overcome. In Mexico,
1000 feet above the sea, there are 1000
feet less of atmosphere to be resisted,
consequently less heat is required, and
boiling takes place at lower tempera-
ture.-tScience.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

az There are 413 speci of trees
found within the limits of the United
States and Territories, 16 Of which, when
perfectly seasoned, will sink in water.
The heaviest of these is the black iron,
wood, found only in Southern Florida,
which is more than 30 per cent heavier
than water. Texas and New Mexico, lands
full of queer, creeping, crawling, walking
and inanimate things, are the home of a
species of oak which is about one and one
fourth times heavier than water, and
which, when green, will sink almost as
quickly as bar of iron.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Give Man Chance to Get Rich and Watch
Him.


"The best way to test mans faith in
socialism," said traveller to a represen-
tative of the st. Louis Globe Democrat,
sis to watch what he does when he &C.
cumulates or is presented with little
property. l have trusted employe who
is first class man in every respect, except
for his determination to talk and argue q
little too much.
For years he has been an extreme
socialist and has been arguing about the
crime of wealth. Not very long ago he
refused to continue the discussions and
seemed very anxious to forget all he had
ever said in favor of an equitable division
of all the good things in the world among
all the people living in it. laughed at
him good deal, but without success, and
finally ascertained the cause.
"He had for years been buying the
house he lived in by small installments,
and not being very good accountant had
lost track of the fight of time, and was
very much surprised one fine morning to
find that he owned his house from incum
brance. The ground had increased in
value about two per cent while he was
paying for it, and he is now worth three
thousand or four thousand dollars.
"I forgot how much be had been argu.
ing was the maximum amount each
American should be allowed to own, but
it was very small percentage of his pre-
sent earthly possessions, and hence bis
abandonment of the desire for dividing
up. The building associations scattered
over the country in 30 many Thousands
are the best anti. socialist advocates thai
can we'll be imagined"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

az Nectar in flowers is not honey.
This nectar is gathered by the tongue of
the bee and enters what is called the
honeybag, from which it is regurgitated
by the bee on its return to the hive and
deposited in the honey cell. Even then
it is thin and watery, and does not become
really honey until the watery parts have
evaporated. In collecting the sweets the
bees do not confine themselves wholly to
flowers. They extract them also from
fruits,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

9- Mr.. Sam Hardwick, of the Rich
mond and Danville, has bright little
girl over in Montgomery, says the Allan.
ia Journal. She goes to bed by the
light of candle every night, and often a
match is struck to light the candle. The
other night she saw the lightning flash
ing in the sky and asked what it was.
An explanation was given and she ex'
claimed: "Oh, yes; l understand what
makes the lightning. It's God striking a
match in the skies and blowing it out
right quick"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
La Grippe.

During the prevalence of the Grippe the pas.
season it was q noticeable fact that those who
depended upon DR. Kings New Discovery not only
had speedy recovery, but escaped all Of the
troublesome after effect Of the malady. This
semedy seems to have peculiar power in affect
ing rapid cures not only 10 cases of La Grippe,
but in all Diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
and has cured cases of Asthma and Hay Fever Of
long standing. Try it and be convinced. It
won't dissppoint. Free Trial Bottles at Burwell
q Dunn, Wholesale and retail, and at Jordan &
SCOTS Drug Store.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

"a The grammar of little children is
oftentimes very amusing. A little FOUR
year old girl, who had that pretty mat.
ronly way that little girls are apt to
assume with their younger brothers and
sisters, was at the breakfast table with
some guests, and, wishing to show her
superior knowledge and age, she said
"My little brother Van said he had taxed
two biscuits-he meant to have said, Il
have tooken two biscuits You know Van
is only three years old-he doesn't always
know how to say thin0a.n
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Strangth and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and healthy, Try
Electric Bitters If, La Grippe" has left you
weak and weary use Electric Bitters. This
remedy acts directly on Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys, gently aiding those organs to perform their
functions. If you are afflicted with Sick Head:
ache, you will find speedy and permanent relief
by taking Electric Bitters. One trial will con-
vince you that this 10 the remedy you need.
Large bottlea only Scots. at Burwell q Dunn,
wholesale & retail, and at Jordan & Scott whole
sale Drug Store.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

a. God washes the eyes by tears
until they can behold the invisible land
where tears shall came no more. Glove!
o Affection! Ye are the guides that
show us the way through the great airy
space where our loved ones walked. God
teaches US, while yet our sorrow is wet,
to follow on and find our dear ones in
heaven.-Henry Ward Beecher.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
lRe-AdYer.isedl J

By virtue of executions to me, directed from
the Superior Court of Mecklenburg county, in
favor of B. D. Heath & Co. and Brem & Nc
Dowell. against R. g. Graham, l will sell for
cash to highest bidder at Court House door, in
Charlotte, on Monday, September 4th, 1S93 at 12
O'Clock m, tract of land in said county. adjoin-
ing the lands of Baker, Helmes and others, con-
tanning So a acres, fully described in deed made
by Gilbert Helmes to r. G. Graham. dated 1st
May, 1882 and registered in registers Office of
said county in Book g.; page 10.
z. T. SMITH,
Aug. A. 1898. 5w Sheriff
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
ON TOP, THE
Celebrated Eagle Cotton Gin
Feeders and Condensers,
G s. JOHNS A G ENT,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.

Has for Sale the Celebrated Eagle Cotton Gin.
Eagle Cotton Gin Company are manufacturing
the Rollins Friction Clutch Pulley, the only
Clutch Pulley adapted to Gin, strong reliable,
and easily attached to any Gin, will; 60 on where
the ordinary pulley will, and so simple in con-
struction that any one with mechanical skill
enough to run Cotton Gin, can take off the old
pulley and replace it with "Clutch Pulley"
an advantages of Clutch Pulley are:
1t gives the ginner complete control of his Gin.
In case of accident, or anything getting into
the Gin that would iDjure the saws if allowed to
run, the Gin can be stopped instantly.
It obviates the necessity of running off the belt
when the Gin is not in use, and will pay for itself
in five years in the saving of belts.
1t enables the ginner to stop his Gin when run
ming up his press, thereby throwing all the power
of his engine on his press, saving time and i'm
proving the quality of his cotton.
May 26. 1893
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of the estate
of Jas. F. Alexander, decd, late of Mecklenburg
county, n. G., all persons having claims against
the estate of said decedent are hereby notified
to present them to me for payment on or before
the 18th day of August, 1894, or this notice will
be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to the estate of the said Jas F. Alex
ander are notified to make immediate Layment to
me. This the 10th day of August 1898.
b. N. PHARR, Admir-
of Jas. F. Alexander decd.
August II, 1898 CIV
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
INSTANTLY KILLED !

Yes, it will sure kill all the bed bugs, and they
will not stay where it is used it is one of the
best fluids that has ever been used Ii il does
not do as we say, we will give $1,000 on the re-
turn Of the empty bottle. Price, postpaid, 81
cents per bottle, three for $1.00. Special prices
to merchants Address all orders to
SWAIN s. PARSONS,
Elizabeth City, N. c.
June 80, 1898
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
ExecutriX'S Notice.

Having qualified as ExecutrlA of the last will
and testament of Charles B. Boyles, deceased,
late Of Mecklenburg County, N c., all persons
having claims against the estate of said deced-
ent are hereby notified to present them to me for
payment on or before the 18th day of July, A. D.
1894, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery All persons indebted to said
me. This the 14h day of July, A. D., 1898.
LULUP P. BOYLES,
July "A, 1898, 6 W. Executrix.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

o! woman, lovely woman, why will you suffer 30
Why bear such pain and anguish, and agony OF
woe?
Why don't you seek the remedy-the one that's
all the go?
"All the 60" because it makes the pains GO
As an invigorating, restorative tonic, soothing
cordial and braciDg neIvine, for debilitated and
feeble women generally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription has no equal. 1t improves diges-
ton, invigorates the system, enriches the blood
dispels aches and pains, produces refreshine
sleep, dispels melancholy and nervousness, and
builds up both the flesh and strength of those
reduced below healthy standard. Don't be put
off with some worthless compound, easily, but
dishonesty, recommended to be 'just as good,
that the dealer may make more profit. Favor
ite Prescription" is Incompatible
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

az All the worlds stage-and
everybody seems to want the seat with
the edriver.-SOmeruiLLe Journal.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

"a Instead of taking the opinions of
other men on trust, it is we'll enough to
do little thinking on your own account
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

MEotered at the Post Office in Charlotte, N. c.,
4 second class matter, according to the rules OF
Ne F. q. Department.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
THE
HARL TIE DEMOCRAT
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
J. p. STRONG.

ovMs-One Doller and Fifty Cents in advance
for yesr Two Dollars on time.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Stitch Downs.

Farmers wanting comfort in shoes should try
our old fashion Stitch downs, price $l.25 These
give good wear. and at this price are in the reach
of all. Our line of shoes for working people is
he best to be found in the country. Call and
ee them. GILREATH & co.
August f. 1898
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25

NeIgnOOF, see you nOC Cne s1gHHl
In that loved ones cheek?
Heed you not that constant hacking,
Waile the form grows weak :?
0, delay not or this dear one
Soon deaths own will be.
You can save her by the use of
Piercee q. M D.
In other words, get the Golden Medical Dis
covery," and rescue this member of your family
from consumption, which threatens her. 1t has
saved thousands. According to the doctors il
has wrought miracles, for it has cured those
whom they pronounced incurable, except by q
miracle 1t is truely wonderful remedy. Fol
all bronchial, throat and lung diseases, weak lungs
splitting of blood and kindred ailments, it is q
sovereign remedy.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
HAVE GERMAN PLATE MIRRORS

and are first class in every respect. They would
cost you at least 25 per cent if bought elsewhere
OF course have them worth great deal more,
but for $50 or $25 can sell you beauty. Be
sure to come in and see for yourself.
BURGESS NICHOLS,
Furniture Dealer
May 10, 1893.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1893-08-25
Notice-Execution Sale.

August 4, 1893 4w Trustee
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04
State Elections

Of the forty-four States in this
country only thirteen have elections
OF any sort this year. Of the thir-
teen only five elect full State tick
ct. The thirteen States which hold
elections on November 7 are: Iowa,
Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, Massa-
chusetts, Missouri, Nebraska. New
Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
South Dakota, Virginia and Wiscon-
sin. Of the eight States which will
elect but which will not have full
elections, New York will elect both
branches of the State legislature and
the State officers save one, the gov
ernor; Maryland will elect a legisla-
ture and several judges; Kentucky
will elect legislature and county
officers; Missouri will elect a judge
of the Superior Court, a Superinten-
dent of Education and several other
officers Nebraska will elect Su-
preme Judge and regents of the uni
versity; New Jersey will elect six
State Senators and new House of
Assembly; South Dakota will elect
three Supreme and eight Circuit
Judges, and Pennsylvania will elect
a Supreme Judge and State Treas
urer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04
Clothes Cutting Robbers.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-There is
evidently Jack the Ripper in the
surburbs of Washington with spite
against wooden clothes instead of
women. His first appearance was
evidenced by the clothes cutting rob-
berries near Rosslyn last week, and
on Saturday night there was anoth.
er series of robberies of the same
nature at Takoma Park. Judge
Miller, the Washington police court
justice, was one of the victims.
There have been over half a dozen
of these outrages in all, and in every
instance where no yaluables were Sc
cured the robbers expressed their
displeasure by cutting up all the
clothes in sight!
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-04
A Crank in Gould's Office.


New YORK, Oct. 31.-Another
crank OF the Norcross Pendergast
type has been lodged behind the
bars at police headquarters in this
city. The fellow at 2 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon, by subterfuge,
managed to make his way to Edwin
Gould's office in the Western Union
building. He demanded $4,000, say
ing that he had lost it during the re-
cent strike. He is telegraph oper-
ator and says his name is Mongolia
Andrews and that he resides in
Brooklyn.
Mr.. Gould realized that he had q
crank to deal with and felt some
what uneasy. He begged to be ex-
cused for a moment and stepping in
to an adjoining room telephoned to
Superintendent Byrnes for help.
Then he returned and humored his
visitor until a detective from the
Wall street sub-gtation arrived on
the double-quick. The crank was
unarmed, was handcuffed without
trouble, and marched to the police
central office.