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The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Review of the Cotton Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE following are
the total net receipts at the ports since
September lst, 1895:
Galveston, 772,O77; New Orleans,
1,40l, 1857; Mobile, 176,l17; Savannah,
597, 1859; Charleston, 24O, ,7O9; Wilmington,
l52 .474; Norfolk, 273, $50; Baltimore, 49,
859; New York, 78,2O6; Boston, SO, 1886;
Newport News, 1914; Philadelphia, 81
500; West Point, l36,O83; Bruins wick,
52,58l; Port Roysl, 46,449; Pensacola,
9,4l4; Texas City, 44,2O8. Total, 4, ,1O4,-
402 bales.
Cotton declined three to five points,
but rallied and advanced one to two
points, then reacted slightly and closed
very steady, at net rise of about one
point, with sales of 10000 bales.
Today's features: A fall in Liverpool
was reflected in temporary fall in New
York, but later on the fact that the inte-
rior receipts for the week were seen to
be less than had been expected caused a
| rally and prices closed at small advance
for the day, which was perhaps about all
that could be expected in q short market.
There are undoubtedly some drawbacks,
chief of which is the con ,inued smallness
of speculation. Then the receipts at
OOtn the ports ana the interior towns on
the whole are somewhat liberal, even
though they are not so liberal as had been
expected. And the spot trade is not in
an altogether satisfactory condition.
Some of the spot markets were easier,
the Liverpool spot sales were not large,
the Manchester news was not at all stim-
ulating, and once more the next crop
proved q rather tempting sale to the
bears. Still the market closed steady at
slight improvement. The tone in the
dry goods trade is more cheerful, the
stock market was stronger and mercan>
tile paper was little more active. The
supplies of cotton on the plantations are
believed to be exhausted, and as for bust.
| ness conditions in this country many
believe them favorable for general i'm
provement in trade and prices.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
The New Star of Utah.

The Boston Herald calls atten tion to
the fact that the new star Of Utah was
the one to which the woman suffragists
pointed with greatest pride in their ma
tional convention last week. Time was
when the institutions of that territory
brought the blush of shame to the cheek
OF honest womanhood; but that time has
gone y,and Utah is now one of the three
states of the Union wherein woman is
recognized on a plane of political equality
with man. 1t is a great transformation
in which the women suffragists may we'll
eXult
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Our Stock Of Vehicles

In its assortment, styles and
quality, is second to no concern in
North Carolina. 1t will pay you
to look through our stock before
purchasing, not that we are selling
at cost or making any sacrifices, but
that our prices are better than many
merchants "cost" sales; better than
others pay for them. Large quanti-
ties get best prices, best freight
rates, and when discounts are taken
off, our cost price is away under the
average. Here's where our success
on Vehicles comes in.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
What Big Cotton Crop Would Mean.

The South mas virtual monopoly in
the production Of cotton, and there is no
reason wny this incalculable advantage
should Lot be turned to the vast enrich
ment 1T that section. Any such good re-
suits, however, will never be realized so
lOng as over-production of the staple
threatens the world, and thereby hangs
a weight to the market value of cotton.
In other words, if the planters of the
South insstupon making more cotton than
the world has any use for, the surplus
will invariably make the price for the
whole supply and thereby depreciate the
value of the unnecessarily large crop be
low the value of the reasonably small
crop, and the planter will find himself at
the end of each big crop season out his
labor and his pains without any profit.
The Importance of this matter cannot
be exaggerated, for the whole financial
welfare Of the South depends upon re-
muneratve prices for the cotton crop.
Every banker and merchant through.
out the cotton region should feel it his
personal duty to reason and argue with
all the cotton planters with whom he has
relations, persuading them if possible, to
keep the cotton crop of next ear within
the probable demand for it.
There should be protest from every
town and hamlet in the South against any
increase of the cotton acreage next year.
If the cotton planters will listen 10 such
appeals remunerative prices for the cots
ton they do make will be guaranteed by
the infexible laws of supply and demand;
but if they insist upon making another
100000 or 100000 bale crop next
year they may look tor a ruinous return
to fve-cent cotton and bankruptcy
Latham Alexander & Cos Weekly Letter.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
On Charlotte Fertilizers

We are again headquarters Har.
ing the agency for that immense con.
Germ, The Charlotte Oil and Ferhh.
zer Co., we are prepared to make
best prices, quality considered, of
anv firm. The immense trade on
our Charlotte Fertilizers is proof of
their high grade and good results
We have hundreds of testimonials
gladly furnished us by those who
have used the Charlotte FERTILIZERS,
and having used them, were bene'
fitted. Call and see us at 205 s
College Street.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
A Florida Conductor Gets a Verdict.

In the United States circuit court at
Jacksonville, Fla, verdict for $1,750
has been rendered against the Florida
East Coast railroad (the Flagler system)
for blacklisting W. e Willets. Ten
months ago Willets, who is a citizen of
Greenfield, Ind, was conductor on the
East Coast road.,4Being offered a better
paying position on the South Florida
railroad, he left the East Coast railroad
ON two days notice. Willetts went to
work on the South Florida railroad, and
in three days was discharged, no cause
being assigned. Willets inquired into
the matter learned that he was discharg-
ed because Supt. Golf of the East
Coast railroad, had sent circular letter
to the officials of other Florida railways
asking that Willets be not employed.
No charge was made that Willets was
incompetent or had failed to give salts
faction to the East Coast railroad; it was
a simple request that he be blacklisted.
Since the letter was written Willets has
applied for work to every railway in
Florida but in vain.
In consequence he brought suit against
the East Coast railroad for SIC, 900,
which resulted as stated above. On the
trial the attorneys for the railroad urged
that the writing of the blacklisting letter
was Supt COTS personal act, and that
the corporation should not be held re-
sponsible The court, however, did not
view the matter in this light, holding
that Supt. Goff was the corporations
agent, and that it was responsible for
bis acts.
Maj. Alex St Clair Abrams represented
the plaintiff, and he says the result will
be deathblow to the blacklist system in
Florida. This is said to be the first case
of the kind in which verdict has been
secured against railroad for blacklisting
q man.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
FOR THE CHARLOTTE DEMOCRAT.
A Nice WAY to Keep Meat.

Mr.. EDITOR: As our farmers were so
fortunate as to have some hogs to kill this
winter, now the question is, what is the
best method to keep the joints, especially
the hams, nice and sweet through the
summer. l have tried many and various
plans, but my experience has led me to
conclude that the cheapest, cleanest and
surest method is in the application of pull
verized borax just after the meat has been
smoked (or dried). Wash clean and
while the meat is damp sprinkle the flesh
81 de of the hams and shoulders with the
pulverized borax, hang up in the smoke
house and it will keep sweet and clean all
year; insects will not trouble it; one pound
is sufficient for one dozen ordinary sized
hams or shoulders. Try it brother far
mers and see how you like it,
JOHN w. MOORE.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
MIC Nh Ohio M n

Oh! G. III. D. Oh G. NJ D.
Thou wondrous healer, it's to thee
Our VOWS We pay, onr tributes bring;
Of thee we tell, of thee We sing;
Who breads dyspepsia's dire attack,
With constipation at it's back,
Assured should be : relief is nigh
If but to G. N. D. they fly.
By nervousness so sure oppressed
With life burden, robbed of rest,
There hundreds are who fain would know
Where they to get relief can 60.
We point to G. NJ. ID. and say
Be cured, be happy, light and gay.
Follow the path thousands tread,
Be cured in heart, be cured in head.
What else this mystic G. N. d
But Golden Medical Discovery.
That's just it, DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Sold everywhere.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

Roman Catholics announce they have
decided to build cathedral 10 Raleigh.
1t will be of stone and its cost will ap-
proximate 100000.
Miss Jennie Willis, daughter of Rev.
r. A. Willis, pastor of Grace Methodist
church in Wilmington, died on February
3rd. The body was taken to Fayette- =
Vile for burial.
The new book which the State Agri-
cultural Department will issue this year
ia to be named "North Carolina, and its
Resources" The old name of Hand
Book will be dropped.
Arrangements are perfected to build a
half-million dollar cotton mill at Fowlar
Shoals on Broad river, in Rutherford
county. The principal owner is Frank
Cox, who has great mine interest in
Pennsylvania.
Here's pointer from the Atlanta Con-
stitution ga stock mutual insurance
company, of Greensboro, N. c., has de-
clared dividend of 20 per cent on its
first year. This speaks we'll for the
stock mutual plan of Insurance."
Rev. J. w. Richardson, of Greensboro,
whose family had typhoid fever last sum
mer and fall, resulting in the death of q
daughter, has or will bring suit for Sc, 900
damages against that city, alleging that
negligence in sanitary matters caused
his troubles. Several members of his
household were down at the same time
with fever, says the Record.
The following is list of the jurors for
the Spring Term of Lincoln county
Superior Court, to be held the first Mon
day in April 1896.
First week-W. q. Rhyme: G. M. Sum
mer, w. E. Ramsey, D. Cromland ,Alonzo
Bynum, s. D. Thompson, V, A. HarreII,
John 81. Mcintosh, D. Thomas Seagle,
J. N. Baxter, John P. SeagIe, W. 81.
Brotherton, will F. Jetton, John W.
Hinkle, J. R. Blackburn, W. F. Reep,
Jackson Howard, E. M. Howard, David
S. Kistler, D. E. Rhine. J. W. Sigmon, A.
F. Brevard, Luther M. Rudisill, L. T.
Smith, Ed. L Adderhot, NJ. L. Heavner
Henry P. Helms, F. T. Smith, W. r,
Blanton, A. NJ. Reep, J. F. Finger, VIM.
Keener, A. A. Sain.
Second Week-Arthur NJ. Carpenter,
L. Pewtt Bolick David Clpard, D. j.
Beam, J. A. Sigmon, D. G. Warlick, r, e.
Camp. John W. Dellinger, U. S Wise,
J, A. G. Barkley, S. P. Sheriff., D. F.
Abernethy, w. S. Beal, A. Coster, L. D.
Dellnger, L. L. Hauss, James Queen, 81.
J. King.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

A FLAGMAN KILLED-W. T. Surles,
hagman with the shifting crew of the
Southern Railway here, while performing
his duties, was run over this afternoon
about 5:45 o'clock. The accident oc.
Cured just beyond the factory of the
American Tobacco Company. The un>
fortunate mau had been changing the
switch when his foot caught in the frog,
and the horrible accident happened.
instantaneous death ensued. The body
of the deceased was fearfully mangled,
one leg being almost entirely severed.
The deceased was about 35 years old, and
leaves a wife and two small children to
mourn his untimely taking off.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

sB A Santa Fe train in Arizona was
stalled for five hours by an odd accident
few days ago. The engine ran over a
COW, and the cows foot became firmly
wedged in the blow off cock, used to
empty the boiler, with the result that
all the steam and water went out and
the engine was killed. A brak eman had
to walk FIVE miles to the nearest teIe-
graph station to telegrph for another
engine. 1t was five hours before another
engine reached the stalled train, and the
passengers played games among the sand
hills and sage brush during the wait.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

SILVER COINAGE BEGUN.-The monthly
report of the Director of the Mint shows
total coinage during January to have
been SIS, 5,033.560, classified as follows
Gold S12,9l4,6 600; silver $4,000; minor
coin, $4,000. Beginning to-day the
mint at San Francisco Philadelphia and
New Orleans will begin the coinage OF
silver dollars at the rate of $1,5OO,OOO
per month together. 1t is expected that
the work will continue until from $18,-
10000 to $4,000, 900 has been coined.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Judge Glarks Experience With a Mexican
Stage Coach.

A recent letter from Judge Walter
Clark of Raleigh, who is now touring in
Mexico, Gays he bought stage coach
ticket and mounted to his seat. AS the
vehicle rolled off, he noticed on one side
a man with a second,class and on the
other third class ticket. As tho journey
proceeded Judge Clark began to wonder
where the difference between the tickets
lay.
When hill was reached he found out,
for the stage stopped, and the driver
shouted out:
"Second-class passengers get out and
walk up; third GLASS passengers get out
and push; first class passenger. keep their
seats, ,"-RalesgA Visitor.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Rucklan'S Arnica SalVa.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by Burwell &
Dunn, wholesale and retail.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
''PIEDMONT"WAGONS

are made of selected material, dry
seasoned. They are nearer to per-
fection now than any wagon on this
market. Try one.
We are agents for the genuine
COLUMBUS BUGGIES.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
BSr James Morefeld of Tennessee,

BI James MOref1eId Of Tennessee,
agent for prominent lumber firm, while
going through the woods near Grayson,
Ashe county this State, looking for tim
Der one day last week, met a crowd OF
toughs from the moonshine section.
They endeavored to pick quarrel with
Morefeld, and failing one Of them struck
him over the head with rife, fracturing
the skull. He died the following day.
The murderer is in Jail. There was
much excitement and lynching was
talked Of
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Comparative Cotton Statement.
The following is the comparative cotton
tatement for the week ending Feb. 7th.
The Total Visible Supply of Cotton.

New YoRK, Feb. 8.-The total visible
supply of cotton for the world is 3,915,501
bales, of which 3,43l ,3Ol bales are Amer.
lean, against 4, 935, ,469 bales and 4,61324s
respectively last year. Receipts of cotton
this week at all interior towns 47,738
bales. Receipts from the plantations &c.
854 bales. Crop in sight 1868, 972 bales.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
~ Ex-President Harrison will n

~ Ex-President Harrison will no
longer allow himself to be considered
presidential possibility. In a letter
which he caused to be published 10
Tuesdays paper he says: II cannot
consent that my name DO presented in the
St. Louis convention, and must kindly
ask my friends to accept this as a sincere
and final expression upon the subject.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
TESTIMONIALS


Matthews, N. c., Jan. 4. 1896.
Dear Sir-I have used your ammoniated Gu
ano and Acid Phosphate for five years in success
sion and consider them the best ever used for
all kinds of crops, and especially the Acid.
have used it in the same field with other brands
with fine results in favor of Charlotte Acid
Used it the past year on corn and think the yield
was double. Can highly recommend it for all
crops Yours truly
A P NISBET.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

W A large colony of negroes is
booked to sail tor Liberia from Savannah
on the steamer Lourado Feb. 27. at
about the same time party of 800 white
colonists from Indiana will join the new
colony at Fitzgerald, Ga.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
January 6. 1896.

January B. 1896.
Wishing to patroniZe home industry l bought
the Charlotte Fertilizer four years ago. Found
it superior to any have ever tried and expect
to use nothing else in the future. l recommend
the Guano as a splendid and cheap fertilizer for
corn. A. M. McDONALD, Mint Mill.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
On Piedmont Wagons

We ale also headquarters. Our
Mr.. SPRINGS being president of that
concean, our prices must necessarily
be right. We know that our
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

HALF A MILLION Ass1GNMENr.-New
York, Feb. Robert Adams, carrying
on business under the name OF r & e.
Adams, manufacturers of cotton goods,
with Offices at No. Is Greene street, as
signed Feb 7th without preferences to
Charles E. Shade. The failure is said to
involve $500,000,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Ga1dwp1l NJ

Caldwell, N. G.
I have used your "Char.otte' Fertilizers for
past several years, and like them very much.
Farmers should not send off for foreign goods
when we know the manufacturers and our expe-
rience is satisfactory. Let US pstronize home
industries, all things being equal.
J. M WILSON NJ D.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
TESTIMONIALS

Shamrock, N c., Dec 3 /. 1895.
have used your Charlotte Acid Phosphates
for five years on corn cotton, wheat and oats,
and find it as good as any l ever used Will use
next year. N. 5. ALEXANDER
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

w This year May 10th falls on Sun
day. The Wilmington people will hold
memorial day exercises on Sunday, and
substitute sermon for the customary
address.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
N-The death OF Cant. Thomas Smztl

az The death OF Capt. Thomas Smyth,
of the U. S. Cutter Colfax, occurred in
this city, last Saturday night. Capt.
SIN, th was greatly liked by all who knew
him, and especially by every man on the
cutter, each one speaking in praise of
him, personally, and as their command
ing officer.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

Uncas P, O., N g., Dec. 81. '95.
Dear Strive have been usirg your Charlotte
Fertilizers now for four years aad find it salts
factory in every respect. 1t is the best we have
ever used Yours very truly,
SAMMONDS & HUNTER.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

gB Among the 1000 persons making
up the population of Alfred, Me-, are
twenty-four between the ages of eighty
and ninety years.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

Lodo, N. G.
Dear Strive take pleasure in say ing that
we have used your Charlotte Fertilizer and
find it as good. if not better, than any we ever
used, and recommend it confidently to our fell
low farmers We take pleasure in giving this
testimonial J. N. 8 II. W. BIdHAM.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

Nevin, N. c.. Dec %, '95.
Gentlemen:--After using Charlotte Acid a
number of years l can say that it has given en-
tire satisfaction. I expect to use it again.
Very truly. W. HUTCHINSON.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
TESTIMONIALS

Davidson. N c., Jan z, 1896.
Yours to hand to-day, 1 have been away from
home sometime, and am sorry that l did not
get your letter sooner. I can recommend the
Charlotte Acid'very high. have used it for five
years and it is the best ever used Have tried
it side by side with other high grades.
Yours ] L. SMITH.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Derita, Jan. 1, 1896.

Derita, Jan /. 1895.
Dear Sir:-I have been using your fertilizers
and am much pleased with them. Have used
them on corn, cotton and miliet Find it espe.
cially good for millet. Yours truly,
GEORGE JORDAN
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Potash.

A trial of this plan costs but
little and is sure to lead to
profitable culture.
Our pamphlets are not advertising circulars BOOM
ing special fertilizers but practical works contain
ing latest researches the subject fertilization and
are really helpful farmers They are sent free or
the asking.
GERMAN KALI WORKS
90 Nassau ST., New York.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14

Charlotte N. c., January z, 1896.
TO OUR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS:
Messrs f. B. Springs & Co. solicit your
continued good will and patronage and heartily thank you Tor
past favors.
Having large able be headquarters in all
lines.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
Derita, N. c., Jan. /, 1895.

Derita, N. c.. Jan. 1, 1896.
Dear Sir:-I am pleased to say that think
your fertilizers equal, if not superior to any
have ever used, and l have used every brand
that has been on the market. Have used none
but yours for the last three years, and do not
expect to use any other while it is as good as it
il at present Yours. etc,
JAS. c. COCHRAN.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
\Orn

is a vigorous feeder and re-
spends we'll to liberal fertiliza-
ton. On corn lands the yield
increases and the soil improves
if properly treated with fer
tilizers containing not under
10 actual
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-02-14
JAS. G. COCHRAN.

Mint Hill Jan. 6, 1895.
have used the Charlotte Acid Phos., and find
il as good as the best. F. B. McWHIRTER.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-02
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

Look out for bogus Dem ocratic tickets.
At the Exchanges: A. E. Marsh, Denver;
B. M. Donaldson, l.. M. Brown, Cerrillos.
Lively races at the race course at p.
m. on Thursday next. 1t will pay you to
be on hand.
Examine closely your Democratic ticket
and see that it is straight in all particu-
lars. This is important.
U. s. weather bureau forecast for New
Mexico: Tonight and Tuesday generally
fair; stationary temperature.
At the Palace: E. P. Estes, Cincinnati;
j. w. Nevins, New York; A. G. Webster,
Denver; O. Rosenstein, Chicago.
Myrtle Rebekah lodge No. 9, I. o. O. F.,
will hold it's regular meeting Thursday,
November 5, instead of Tuesday, Novem-
Der 3.
Will Sloan, who has been in Bland for
period bordering on two years, went to
the hospital at Santa Fe, on Saturday
last, owing to the failing condition of his
health, says the Bland Herald.
W. E. Dame and Tony Mes became in
volved in political discussion at Ger
rillos on Saturday and after hard words
they came to blows, but friends soon
parted the combatants.
A number of Blandites are going over
to Santa Fe on election day, after cast
ing their votes for FERGUSON, in order to
receive as soon as possible the glad It'd
ings of Bryan's election and to cheer as
his overwhelming ajorities sing over
the wires.-Bland Herald.
Major E. G. Ross, secretary of the New
Mexico bureau of immigration, will leave
for Albuquerque this evening for the pur-
pose of voting tomorrow. Thence he
will 60 to Eddy and Roswell in the in
terest of his forthcoming immigration
bureau pamphlet on irrigation.
The Arcade bar will be closed tomor-
row day and night, as required by law,
but in the adjoining club rooms the cleo
tion returns will be received and posted.
The Democrats held fine meeting at
the court house on Saturday evening.
Col. Brady presided. The famous Chi
cago convention speech of Mr.. Bryan was
read in Spanish and English, and several
short addresses were made. The band
furnished inspiring music.
VIM. Swyers, the we'll known miner, is
here from San Pedro to put in election
week. He brings certificate which will
allow him to vote in city precinct IS. Mr..
Swyers brings samples of a gold strike
recently made on one of his claims and
they consist of white quartz that is shot
through and through with free gold.
Tomorrow night open house will be
kept at Adams hall by the Christian En-
deavor and Woman's Presbyterian aid
society. A telegraph operator will be
on hand to receive all election news
over private wire, and the bulletins
will be sandwiched in with good music,
oyster soup, coffee and ham sandwiches.
The cost of refreshments will be reason
able and a pleasant evening is promised
all corners.
A penny in the. slot machine, where all
the kids can drop in cent and get a
piece of chewing gum or section of
chocolate, was placed in position at the
A., T. & 8. F. depot and uptown Office of
the company this afternoon. It seems
that some enterprising man has made a
contract to place these catch.pennies In
ali A.. T, d 8. F. offices.